King’s Dream is God’s Dream (MLK footage of “I Have A Dream”)
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
- Rev. Martin Luther King Take 17 minutes to listen to one of the most important sermon... Read More...
Culture
God’s Happy work in Media, Entertainment and Society and the reach of Jesus into our culture.
The Faith Journey Of Selena Gomez (In Her Own Words)
The journey of Selena Gomez has brought her to the grace of Jesus. And so it is with us. As John Smith wrote, "Selena emotionally testified her life s... Read More...
After the Election: Facing Myself, the 81%, and a Latino Congregation
I was warmly greeted even before I walked through the front doors of Vida Church. Everyone was speaking Spanish until they saw me. “Hello. Good morning!”... Read More...
How To NOT Celebrate Halloween
I'll keep it short and sweet (like a crappy candy treat). I don't celebrate Halloween. My wife doesn't celebrate Halloween. In turn, our kids don't celebrate... Read More...
Nationalism Is A Deceptive Evil (And How To End The Lie Of Us Vs. Them)
“My first allegiance is not to a flag, a country, or a man. It’s not to democracy or blood. It’s to a king and a kingdom." Derek Webb
I’m a proud Puert... Read More...
Jesus Has A Problem With Mass Incarceration
While our mega churches are mostly filled with godly white people, our mega prisons are mostly filled with our black and latino people. Men and women alike. ... Read More...
Nuclear Bombs Or The Fire Of The Holy Ghost?
The people of North Korea don't need a nuclear bomb. They need radical missionaries on their shores. They need loving prophets in the news. And they n... Read More...