Topic: Society/Culture

What do you see when you look at people? When you look at neighborhoods? When you look at statistics about poverty or crime rates or people’s education levels? I don’t…

If there is anything that has become apparent in the latest national and political season, it is that we are a divided nation, politically and racially. If you don’t trust…

My first experience with someone using the term "life verse" was about nine years ago at our church in Tracy. I was standing in the lobby after a Sunday service…

I think I know why God gave me a crazy story. I think I know why I didn’t grow up within the church, why I spent 20+ years without understanding…

Keeley is almost 4. The impending doom of choosing an elementary school is starting to weigh on Chris and me. Thankfully, other parents in our sphere are experiencing the same…

Moving to a new city thrills me. During our first week in Fresno in January 2015, we ate at three different taquerias to help acclimate ourselves. We received endless invitations…

You have probably heard the short catchphrase, “Bloom where you are planted!” The phrase is meant to encourage us to dig deep into the areas where we live, work and…

In some ways, 2 Peter ends on a hard note. It’s a picture of what’s to come in the end, and Peter challenges his readers and us today to live…

It is the relentless love God has for people that brings out another of His characteristics: His relentless nature to punish. This may not be talked about often, but the…

"What's your favorite kind of music?" You may not think this question would lead to the rabbit trail it started. But it did. I didn't reply to the text right…

Noise. Constant noise. Whether it is music, a TV show, a podcast, the latest trending YouTube clip or pulling out my phone to check Facebook or Twitter, I always have…

This class will guide you thoughtfully through a discussion of the most often-asked questions about Christianity, helping you respond to what your friends and family want to know about your…