Step Into Significance

Meek is not a word most of us use regularly. Perhaps that’s because of how it’s often misunderstood. The American way of thought seems to label meek as weak, but nothing could be further from the truth. Jesus displayed meekness better than anyone, showing us that real meekness is both tender and tough. Think about […]

Throughout Scripture, we’re commanded to fear God. For some, this can be confusing. Doesn’t the Bible also tell us repeatedly not to fear? The key in understanding this is knowing what the author meant by the word fear in verses like Proverbs 3:7 (“…fear the Lord, and depart from evil.”) The word fear here does not mean to be afraid; it means […]

C. S. Lewis said, “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.” The Apostle Peter wrote on humility too in 1 Peter 5:5-6: “…All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, ‘God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.’ Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, […]

When we first moved to Victoria, our family only consisted of Tamara, Michael and I. We bought a house but didn’t have much to fill it with! So, for Christmas that year, Tamara’s parents bought us a stereo cabinet. The next day, I spent hours putting it together. After several tries, I finished the wooden structure, and it was time to install […]

Easter is many believers’ favorite holiday to observe. It feels almost instinctive to worship with gratitude as we recognize Jesus’ obvious victory over death, hell, and the grave.But while it is easy to celebrate victory over a forgiven past and a secure future, it can be tough to celebrate victory over our present—just like it […]

Our society has become increasingly pragmatic. If something looks good to us, we’ll generally do it — especially if we think it won’t hurt anyone else. In this culture, it’s important to remember it’s not just what we do that matters; Why we do it is important, too. Motives matter. Proverbs 16:2 confirms this when it says: “All a person’s […]

When you hear the word peace, what comes to mind? A beach? A cabin in the mountains? Here’s one that probably wouldn’t make the list—a life-threatening storm. But this scene sets the stage for one of Jesus’ most well-known life lectures on peace. The setting is powerful, because while the beach might be a nice vacation, most […]

In the English language, love is an interesting word. While there’s only one word used to describe it, that word can offer countless implied meanings. For example, I’ve said I love my wife, I love baseball, and I love Pringles chips, but the weight each definition carries varies immensely. The Greek language is different. It gives several words to describe various types of […]

My first Easter Sunday in Victoria, Texas, was April 15, 1990. I preached a message from Ephesians 1 titled What God’s Resurrection Power Should Mean to Us. If I had a recording of that service, a lot would look different—my hair, my clothes, and the way I preached. Thankfully, the beauty of Easter is that though we […]

Albert Einstein made this observation about marriage: “Men marry women with the hope they will never change. Women marry men with the hope they will change. Invariably, they are both disappointed.” If you’ve been married for any length of time, this probably made you chuckle! But joking aside, Einstein’s statement offers truth we can’t look past. […]