New Life Wichita

Few things are as repulsive as a leader, parent, boss, or politician who leverages influence for his or her benefit to the neglect of those he or she is responsible for. Few things are as inspiring as a leader who says no to himself or herself in order to say yes to those for whom he or she is responsible. So how can we lead well when authority is placed in our hands?

The way of God isn't appealing when we have been wronged by someone else. Our natural urge is to try to get even. We want to wrong the people who wrong us as a way of getting payback. That seems just. It seems fair. But does it solve anything? Maybe there’s a better way.

The way of God is most unappealing when we are angry, isolated, or afraid. That’s when we consider things we would never otherwise consider. It's when we feel compelled to do something . . . anything. But maybe there's a better way.

David went from humble shepherd to national hero to great king. But he wasn't great because of his reputation or military prowess. He was great because of where he'd learned to place his hope.

Walked away from church? Walked away from Jesus? You're not alone. After the crucifixion, everyone walked away. So, what happened?

Don't like the church? Is that your fault or the church's?

Want to know the one thing Jesus said you can’t avoid with loopholes, shortcuts, or workarounds?

Religion is powerful - so powerful it can shape the way we view ourselves and treat others. 

Jesus stepped into a world where religion was characterized by the Temple Model and initiated something entirely new.

The arrival of Jesus signaled the end of the Temple Model and the beginning of something entirely new!