Step Into Significance

Perseverance isn’t easy. It requires choosing what’s hard over what’s easy over and over again. It can often feel pointless, but it’s the vital foundation of any lasting success. We see this clearly in the story of the Israelites during their critical period of restoration following exile. Here’s some backstory. In 539 BC, King Cyrus […]

Our society loves to celebrate. One scroll through Instagram and you’ll find everything from a mom praising her toddler for potty training, to a friend posting a birthday tribute, to an old college buddy relishing a game-day victory. Celebrating life’s milestones is beautiful—and it’s actually something God designed us to do. But what if celebration […]

Throughout history, every generation has faced defining moments that challenge the values of their nation. For my parents’ generation, it was the shock of the assassinations of the Kennedys and Martin Luther King Jr., which forced the country to confront the issue of civil rights. For my generation, it was 9/11. When those planes hit the […]

Keeping commitments isn’t easy. I’ve had seasons when my monthly gym fee felt more like a donation than an investment! The truth is, commitment takes discipline—and discipline is hard. But here’s what I’ve learned: real transformation doesn’t just happen; it’s the result of disciplining ourselves to keep the commitments that matter most. We see this […]

In February 2023, something special happened in our country—what many refer to as the Asbury Revival. At a regular chapel service, as the students worshipped, the Spirit of God fell, and for 16 days, there was a constant flow of people in the chapel worshipping, praying, and repenting. What caught my attention recently, though, is […]

At 17, I gave my heart to God. But that doesn’t mean my habits directly followed. For years, my Sundays looked like this: Wake up at 7:30am to watch the Notre Dame highlights. Go to mass at 9am, then CCD until 11am. I’d go home, eat steak, watch the Steeler game at 1pm, then the […]

In America, we’re facing a critical moment. For decades, church membership held steady around 70 percent, but between 2000 and 2020, it plummeted to 60 percent. Today, for the first time in generations, more Americans are outside the church than in it. Every generation—from traditionalists to millennials—is walking away at alarming rates. Still, there’s reason […]

Distraction has clearly become an epidemic. Recent studies reveal Americans check their phones an average of 90 times per day. And what’s even more alarming—research also suggests that the average human attention span has dropped to just eight seconds, while a goldfish can focus for nine! We all know technology is a major factor, but […]

When my kids were young, the movie Aladdin came out. The first time I watched Aladdin wish to be a prince, then become it immediately, I thought, I’m going to have to talk to these kids about this! Life doesn’t work this way! It’s why Matthew 12:33 urges us to focus on the health of […]

I’ll never forget the moment I stood face to face with regret. Life had unfolded in ways I never expected, and I could see how fear and circumstances outside my control had swept away something precious I could never get back: time. The ache was deep. Where do I go from here? We’ve all faced […]