God is for us, not against us. He wants to bless us. He wants to give us good things. We don't have to find the right "abracadabra" or "open sesame" formula to get God to respond to our prayers. He's not tricky. He's not distant. And he's certainly not mean. He loves us, pays attention to us, and can hardly wait to give us everything that's good for us. So let's talk to him!

Jesus invites us all on a quest to seek God's kingdom and his righteousness. Our lives can become an epic adventure that surpass all stories, myths, legends, and tall tales which are mere echoes of eternity.

Simplicity is more than decluttering our closet and our calendar. It's a way of viewing God at work in the world, and our part in it all.

Becoming disciples of Jesus will include reevaluating our relationship with money and materialism. In our capitalist society, where greed fuels growth, few topics will demand more commitment to live counter-culturally.

A Study and Discussion Guide for the Kingdom of Heaven Passport

The "A.B.C.s" of following Jesus: Ask, Believe, and Commit to Community.

The crucifixion of Christ was history's most murderous injustice. But Jesus claimed it was his plan all along. What was he up to?

If Jesus had a catchy slogan for his Good News message, it might be: MORE LOVE, LESS RELIGION.

The kingdom of heaven is here and now and open to all, especially to those who have had their sources of security stripped away.