“The darkness may have had its day, but God is dreaming.” It might be scary, it might be horrifying, but the darkness can’t win. In the person of Jesus, God has empowered us to help make all those true, good and holy dreams of God come true, on earth as…
Read More“State of Grace” – a deeply emotional, but ultimately redemptive film about fentanyl, foster care and a family of strangers – makes its Kansas City premiere Oct. 13-15.…
Read MoreA new era of theater has arrived in KC with Balladeer Theatre Company, launching out of The Culture House.…
Read MoreWelcome to October – a season when we willingly subject ourselves to fear for the sake of entertainment. But what about the fears that lurk in the shadows of our minds, the anxious thoughts that haunt our everyday lives? Our anxieties, in this life, will always be with us. But…
Read MoreIn the realm of the church where hearts and souls are nourished, the topic of mental health has often remained veiled in silence. Change is coming.…
Read MoreWhile our inclination might be to retreat in the face of the unknown, may we instead be brave agents of peace, who are also fostering a generation dedicated to building bridges and promoting understanding.…
Read MoreDefining freedom as doing whatever you want - even though it breaks relationships - is not true freedom. This holiday weekend that marks the change in seasons and rhythms in so many ways, we pause to consider what is true freedom? And we celebrate that Jesus sets us free to…
Read MoreJesus was considered rebellious for the way he loved those who were deemed unlovable. The Uncommon Love prayer guide is designed to encourage and challenge us to embrace and love everyone, just as Jesus demonstrated.…
Read MoreWhat if we believed that when we pray we are praying to a listening and responding God? Today we look to the Canaanite women who Jesus meets in Matthew 15 to consider the power of prayer.…
Read MoreIf you have felt or you feel lonely right now, you’re not alone. Many of us struggle with loneliness. What can we learn from Jesus’ experience in lonely places that can be helpful - that can be soul care even - for us in our lonely places and seasons?…
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