Culture Making: Recovering Our Creative Calling

The Church in Emerging Culture: Five Perspectives

What should the church look like today? What should be the focus of its message? How should I present that message? We live in as pivotal and defining an age as the Great Depression or the Sixties–a period whose definition, say some cultural observers,

Playing God: Redeeming the Gift of Power

Power corrupts—as we've seen time and time again. People too often abuse their power and play god in the lives of others. Shady politicians, corrupt executives and ego-filled media stars have made us suspicious of those who wield influence and authority

Strong and Weak: Embracing a Life of Love, Risk and True Flourishing

Flourishing people are strong and weak. Two common temptations lure us away from abundant living withdrawing into safety or grasping for power. True flourishing, says Andy Crouch, travels down an unexpected path being both strong and weak. We see this unl

Letters To A Future Church

Exiled on the island of Patmos, the apostle John found himself one day in the presence of the Son of God. As he fell down to worship, the apostle was commanded to write what he saw and heard, and to record and send messages to seven churches, encouraging