Getting to the best life is not found in unrestricted freedom or legalistic religion but in relationship with God through his Spirit.

Continuing our series on Barriers to Belief, we turn to John 14:1-6 to tackle questions like the following: Is Christianity by nature intolerant? Why should I believe that this "god" is the right one when there are thousands of other options? Aren't all religions pretty much the same?

Christians look to the Bible as the authority on matters of faith and practice, but should they? How trustworthy is this book?

The behaviour of Christians in the past and present have created a distorted picture of Jesus. For those fully outside the church, and for those with one foot out the door, is the dark history of the church a good reason to reject Jesus? And, and for those fully inside Christianity, how can we align ourselves with Jesus bright vision for the church?

Suffering is real. Suffering is hard. And God is good. How can this be true? The answer lies in the story of God and the one that story is about: Jesus

Hell isnt for real, is it? Why does the Old Testament God seem like he needs to calm down? The ideas of judgment and wrath are difficult to embrace for many reasons. But, if we can see the whole story of Scripture from start to finish, we encounter a God who is immeasurably good, and perfectly consistent.

There is a right and a right way for Christians to engage the political realm. Regardless of our differences in opinion, we can and should have conversation that is civil.

God's grace empowers us to overcome our adversary and difficulties as we walk together in humility.

The rich relationships we are made for happen best when we engage in vulnerable, open-hearted relationships centered on Christ.

What does Jesus think of when he thinks of community? What does he envision about the church's life together? In some of his final moments on earth, he tells us through the prayer of John 17.