Step Into Significance

I have a theory about discipline: everyone has it. We’re all disciplined. Now, I know what you’re thinking. “Pastor Geoff, you didn’t see me last night when I downed a whole bag of Doritos binge-watching my show!” Here’s what I mean. We’re all disciplined at what we want to be disciplined at. You might think you’re not […]

One of the most dangerous ideals our society has pushed on us is that of a “self-made” success. We praise those who seem to have gotten where they are on their own and against all odds. But the truth is there is no such thing as self-made. As my dad often says, when you see […]

My dear friend’s mother-in-law was a true saint and pillar in our church. One Friday afternoon, I ran into a man in our church hallway who was proof of her life’s impact. I noticed he looked lost, so I asked if I could help him. “I’m looking for Ms. Betty Williamson,” he said. “She used […]

My biggest household chore is to mow our yard. In this especially hot summer, I haven’t been very faithful to it. I’d make it through the front yard, then take a break. When it was time to tackle the backyard, I’d convince myself, “Ahhh, nobody looks at it. I can skip this week!” Unfortunately, skipping […]

When I was in my twenties, I went through a tough time spiritually. At 17, I had become a fully devoted follower of Christ, but my family was not so sure about my decision. Because of that, they made my life more difficult than it should have been. There was one message I heard during […]

Written by Michael Graff Have you ever felt stuck? Maybe you felt bound to an addiction or limited by a mindset. We could all probably name something keeping us in a place we don’t want to be. Thank God, through His Word, we find clear instructions on how to break what binds us. Let’s look […]

In 1985, my family lived through what we call “the year from hell.” I was 25 years old. Let me tell you what was supposed to happen that year. My parents were supposed to welcome their eleventh grandchild into the world, build their dream retirement home, and celebrate their last child (me!) marrying his forever love. Here’s what happened […]

I’m a pastor, so I’ve gotten used to uncomfortable conversations. When I first started taking time to listen to people’s struggles and respond with scriptural advice, though: I’ll admit: I felt awkward. I didn’t know what to do or say. So I turned to Scripture to teach me how to do it the right way. […]