How should we position ourselves in this world? Should we keep our distance?  Or be actively engaged?  Are we to be all things to all people?  Or set apart and holy?

How should we relate to God?  Is He an almighty Creator to be feared?  A tender Father to be adored?  A cosmic Judge to be respected?  A familiar figure to call Friend?

Some describe faith as a two way street- between them and God.  This view is way too flat.  Jesus and James point to a third dimension of faith- our interactions with other people. Our relationship with God is inextricably tied to and directly affects...

Authentic faith shapes our actions.  And it goes deeper- exposing and transforming the motives and heart behind them.  Want to follow Jesus?  Get ready for radical, internal transformation.

Authentic faith works itself out in our lives- and not just on the ho-hum days.  Our relationship with Jesus directly impacts the ways we relate to the good, hard and uncertain parts of life.

Sometimes we view faith as a feeling- a warm sentiment or fuzzy hope.  Other times we approach it as an academic pursuit- seeking to lock in correct understandings and offer mental agreement.  Authentic faith isn’t content to merely feel or think- it...

Jesus’ friends spent several years watching and helping Him.  Then they lost Him.  And got Him back from the dead!  Can you imagine what God might do next??  Jesus’ plans take the disciples by surprise.  Instead of helping, they’ll take the wheel. ...

It’s satisfying to see God turn a situation on its head and vanquish our foes, but what if all of the victories God intends to win aren’t external?  What if some of God’s greatest work doesn’t involve changing our circumstances, but changing us instead?

There’s one fight nobody wins.  Death is pretty much undefeated.  Except when it comes to the Son of God.  After being down for the count, Jesus conquered death and gave us all the gift of life everlasting.

It’s one thing to be an underdog in a fair fight. But what if EVERYONE seems to be coming against you?  As Jesus takes on the sin of the world- the religious leaders, soldiers, crowds, His own followers, even His Father- seem to be against Him. ...