#Culture

No More DISTRACTION!

No More DISTRACTION!

September 26, 2021
It’s likely that our generation experiences more distraction than any other generation in history. We touch our smart...
Malachi

Malachi

Some parts of the Bible are weird! Yes, the Scriptures are full strange stories and characters but in...
No More WORRYING!

No More WORRYING!

October 10, 2021
In a culture gripped by anxiety and fear about the future, Jesus presents a prescription for worry that...
No More RELIGION!

No More RELIGION!

October 24, 2021
Nobody is in a more danger from religion, than the religious, because religion is often toxic. Religion is...
Still Loved

Still Loved

October 31, 2021
We say all the time: ‘God is loving,’ ‘God is love.’ Yet, doesn’t the general tone and tenor...
A Toxic Combination

A Toxic Combination

November 14, 2021
In the Christian community some see divorce as among the worst sins, the mark of failure, a pathway...
Help Is On The Way

Help Is On The Way

November 21, 2021
Why doesn’t God fix the world that is and make it more like He intended to be –...
Doomsday Hope

Doomsday Hope

December 12, 2021
What do we do with the religious sense that some people are ‘in’ and some are ‘out?’ The...
Appendix

Appendix

December 19, 2021
The grand narrative of the Bible is Good News, not bad. The story of the Bible is NOT...
How to be Great

How to be Great

March 27, 2022
Anyone who wishes to live and lead like Jesus will need to learn to leverage power and resources...
The Battle of the Gods

The Battle of the Gods

May 28, 2022
God of the bible, is better than the god of thunder.
The Lie you live

The Lie you live

June 4, 2022
Gospel belief should result in a new way of living. When it doesn’t, then what’s the point?
Make Grace Amazing Again

Make Grace Amazing Again

June 11, 2022
Transformation is only possible, through the Grace of Jesus, and the work of his spirit.
Stop Going To Church (Part 1)

Stop Going To Church (Part 1)

September 3, 2022
Full participation in a church is a way of rebelling against consumer desire becoming the center of your...
Stop Going To Church (Part 2)

Stop Going To Church (Part 2)

September 10, 2022
Full participation in a church includes committing to a small circle (that you don’t necessarily choose) therefore demonstrating...
Wise Discernment

Wise Discernment

November 5, 2022
Turn from prejudice to mercy. Treat the poor and the rich as equally loved and valued brothers and...
Wise Works

Wise Works

November 12, 2022
Wise faith is merciful faith. Faith without mercy is not faith...
Wise Wisdom

Wise Wisdom

November 26, 2022
It takes a lifetime to become wise. Those dedicated to growing in wisdom are not on an ambitious...
Wise Power

Wise Power

December 3, 2022
When handled with wisdom, power becomes power for and power with and not power over. Power for empowers...
Wise Business

Wise Business

December 10, 2022
Wisdom and wealth have a conflicted relationship, so for entrepreneurs and business leaders, there’s a fine line between...
New Years Day - 2023

New Years Day - 2023

January 1, 2023
Following Jesus isn’t about trying harder to be good. It’s about listening better to the Voice ...
Money Is The Root Of All Evil

Money Is The Root Of All Evil

January 29, 2023
Money is not the root of ALL evil, but greed, love of money, CAN become evil if we...
Rest

Rest

September 10, 2023
If there’s a sacred practice especially suited to our culture it’s the Sabbath. Our restless hearts need the...
Wise (Final) Instruction

Wise (Final) Instruction

December 17, 2022
The Wisdom of James – final thoughts and instructions.
Rhythm

Rhythm

September 17, 2023
In the Genesis story God works for six days and rests on the seventh. In doing so, He...
Resistance

Resistance

September 24, 2023
In a culture marked by addiction to the twin drugs of accumulation and accomplishment, the Sabbath is a...
Deeply Rooted...IN INFLUENCE

Deeply Rooted...IN INFLUENCE

October 15, 2023
God’s heart for His followers is that they salt the earth and light the world – to permeate...
Deeply Rooted...IN GRACE

Deeply Rooted...IN GRACE

October 22, 2023
Jesus reveals the vicious cycle of anger that we can all get sucked into, and more importantly, how...
Deeply Rooted...IN CONTENTMENT

Deeply Rooted...IN CONTENTMENT

November 12, 2023
Whatever we set our hearts on, we give power to.
Deeply Rooted...IN SELF-AWARENESS

Deeply Rooted...IN SELF-AWARENESS

November 19, 2023
Deeply rooted followers live free from judgement, knowing that the Father will ultimately judge all things (so we...