At the heart of the Christian faith is this idea: in Jesus, God became one of us and dwelt among us. When it comes to those around us who are hurting and in need, the God who dwelt among us calls his followers to be hands on. November 4, 2018

We’ve all had bad church experiences–even Jesus. Listen as Rich Barrett tells of Jesus bad church experience and how we can easily fall into the same traps today. October 28, 2018

For a lot of people, their experiences going to church aren’t objectionable. They are dull. Church is all about a safe and predictable routine. Nothing that is said or done appears to have any connection to their daily lives. It’s about religion. That kind of church makes it seem like God is safe, predictable, and … Continue reading "My Bad Church Experience: Boring Church"

Our pasts tend to follow us around. That’s why a lot of people avoid church. They feel judged, alienated, or slighted because of some mess in their pasts. Some people even feel like their pasts disqualify them from having a relationship with God. That’s ironic because the man who wrote most of the New Testament … Continue reading "My Bad Church Experience: The Mess Under the Carpet"

Think about the people who have made a difference in your life. Don’t you want to do that for the next generation? There’s an easy first step. October 7, 2018

This generation is the first that doesn’t need adults for information. But they do need adults for interpretation. What can we do to help the next generation to see the world in a way that sets them up for success? Join Clay Scroggins and Tim Elmore as they have a conversation about how we can … Continue reading "Helping The Next Gen Win: Generation iY"

The Greatest Generation. Baby Boomers. Generation X. Millennials. Generation Z. Each generation is distinct from those that came before and those that come after. They have different priorities and different experiences. They see the world differently. It’s easy for the generations to live in conflict and competition. But what is our responsibility to the generations … Continue reading "Helping The Next Gen Win: A Standard for Living"

The idea of autonomy is attractive. One of the biggest barriers to belief in God is that we don’t want to need anyone. But what if the idea of autonomy is really the illusion of autonomy? September 16, 2018

We all want to rid the world of injustice. But we can only recognize injustice if we know what justice is to begin with. We don’t always agree about what is just. So, who gets to define justice? September 9, 2018

If big-G God has lost his appeal because we’ve mixed him up with a gaggle of little-g gods who don’t exist, then how can we know what the true God is like? September 2, 2018