March 21, 2010

Shaking Words; Solacing Words

Imagine you are an explorer just entering unfamiliar territory when your only guide announces, "I am leaving, you can make it from here." Do you panic or trust that the guide knows what he is doing? How do Jesus' words to His disciples on the night before His crucifixion hold powerful hope and meaning for us today? (John 14:1-21)

Christian Witness in a Postmodern World

Many of the methods we once used to evangelize our communities no longer effectively serve the Church's mission. As the rationalistic, technique-driven modern era of the past century gives way to the experiential, story-saturated culture of today, we must adjust the way we share the gospel. How can we reach out to a lost generation today? Let's explore some of the ways in this week's Illustrated Bible Life article, "Christian Witness in a Postmodern World."