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In the concept drama "24," each lesson takes place within one 24-hour period in the life of Jack Bauer, head of an elite team of CIA agents. Jack must stop bomb, viruses, assassination attempts, and usually save someone he cares about - all at the same time. What would a day, unfolding in real time, be like for Jesus? And more to the point, the last day of his life - the one that would alter the entire course of human history?

In the concept drama "24," each lesson takes place within one 24-hour period in the life of Jack Bauer, head of an elite team of CIA agents. Jack must stop bomb, viruses, assassination attempts, and usually save someone he cares about - all at the same time. What would a day, unfolding in real time, be like for Jesus? And more to the point, the last day of his life - the one that would alter the entire course of human history?

In the concept drama "24," each lesson takes place within one 24-hour period in the life of Jack Bauer, head of an elite team of CIA agents. Jack must stop bomb, viruses, assassination attempts, and usually save someone he cares about - all at the same time. What would a day, unfolding in real time, be like for Jesus? And more to the point, the last day of his life - the one that would alter the entire course of human history?

Affairs happen, but why? Few set out to have one, and almost all lead to regret. This week’s installment of “A Church Talks Sex” examines what leads to an affair, how it unfolds, recovery strategies, and how to build an affair-proof marriage.

Men and women are different in countless ways, including their attitudes and approaches to sex. What are these differences? How should we take our differences into account?

Even if you never caught a single episode on HBO, or can place a face with such names as Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, or Miranda, you’re familiar with the phrase “Sex and the City.” Like a mirror of our day, the inhabitants of this highly-acclaimed comedy-drama pursue sexual freedom and fulfillment. They’re okay with it. Should we be? Or are there important sexual boundaries we should have in place? If so, why? And is the Bible pro-sex, or anti-sex? Join us this weekend as Meck kicks off “A Church Talks Sex” with “Sex and the City,” a look at what the Bible has to say about the pursuit of sexual fulfillment.

James Emery White takes advantage of the Fourth of July weekend to speak to the state of our country and the unique challenge it presents for our lives. (2008, standalone message)

With the rate of divorce ever on the rise, James Emery White explores some of the top reasons couples come to him for counseling when their marriages are falling apart. This series will explore:   When You're Falling Out of Love, When You Share a Different Faith, When You Can't Stand Their Family, When You Fight About Money, When You're Attracted to Someone Else, and When Your Needs Aren't Being Met.

With the rate of divorce ever on the rise, James Emery White explores some of the top reasons couples come to him for counseling when their marriages are falling apart. This series will explore:   When You're Falling Out of Love, When You Share a Different Faith, When You Can't Stand Their Family, When You Fight About Money, When You're Attracted to Someone Else, and When Your Needs Aren't Being Met.

With the rate of divorce ever on the rise, James Emery White explores some of the top reasons couples come to him for counseling when their marriages are falling apart. This series will explore:   When You're Falling Out of Love, When You Share a Different Faith, When You Can't Stand Their Family, When You Fight About Money, When You're Attracted to Someone Else, and When Your Needs Aren't Being Met.

With the rate of divorce ever on the rise, James Emery White explores some of the top reasons couples come to him for counseling when their marriages are falling apart. This series will explore:   When You're Falling Out of Love, When You Share a Different Faith, When You Can't Stand Their Family, When You Fight About Money, When You're Attracted to Someone Else, and When Your Needs Aren't Being Met.

With the rate of divorce ever on the rise, James Emery White explores some of the top reasons couples come to him for counseling when their marriages are falling apart. This series will explore:   When You're Falling Out of Love, When You Share a Different Faith, When You Can't Stand Their Family, When You Fight About Money, When You're Attracted to Someone Else, and When Your Needs Aren't Being Met.

With the rate of divorce ever on the rise, James Emery White explores some of the top reasons couples come to him for counseling when their marriages are falling apart. This series will explore:   When You're Falling Out of Love, When You Share a Different Faith, When You Can't Stand Their Family, When You Fight About Money, When You're Attracted to Someone Else, and When Your Needs Aren't Being Met.

When entering a church, you should never have to check your brains at the door. If Christianity is true, then it will stand up under any amount of intellectual scrutiny. No question should be off limits, because when it comes to matters of faith, it's not simply a matter of whether something is nice, familiar, or interesting....but whether or not it is true.  James Emery White takes a look at the question that is at the heart of everything:  "Can I believe?"

When entering a church, you should never have to check your brains at the door. If Christianity is true, then it will stand up under any amount of intellectual scrutiny. No question should be off limits, because when it comes to matters of faith, it's not simply a matter of whether something is nice, familiar, or interesting....but whether or not it is true.  James Emery White takes a look at the question that is at the heart of everything:  "Can I believe?"

When entering a church, you should never have to check your brains at the door. If Christianity is true, then it will stand up under any amount of intellectual scrutiny. No question should be off limits, because when it comes to matters of faith, it's not simply a matter of whether something is nice, familiar, or interesting....but whether or not it is true.  James Emery White takes a look at the question that is at the heart of everything:  "Can I believe?"

When entering a church, you should never have to check your brains at the door. If Christianity is true, then it will stand up under any amount of intellectual scrutiny. No question should be off limits, because when it comes to matters of faith, it's not simply a matter of whether something is nice, familiar, or interesting....but whether or not it is true.  James Emery White takes a look at the question that is at the heart of everything:  "Can I believe?"

When entering a church, you should never have to check your brains at the door. If Christianity is true, then it will stand up under any amount of intellectual scrutiny. No question should be off limits, because when it comes to matters of faith, it's not simply a matter of whether something is nice, familiar, or interesting....but whether or not it is true.  James Emery White takes a look at the question that is at the heart of everything:  "Can I believe?"

By her 20th anniversary as host of The Oprah Winfrey Show, she had become a billionaire, and assembled a U.S. television audience of more than 49 million viewers each week – which does not include her broadcasts in 122 other countries. This past year, Forbes magazine named her the most influential celebrity for 2007 – an honor she will probably win again this year. But Oprah is more than a celebrity. She is more than a brand, or a business. She has become a cultural force. She can single-handedly turn a book into a bestseller. She was even sued for crippling an industry by denouncing its product. She even launches words! The Wall Street Journal coined the word “Oprahfication” to describe “public confession as a form of therapy.” Jet magazine uses “Oprah” as a verb, with sentences like, “I didn’t want to tell her, but...she Oprah’d it out of me.” Even politicians now hold “Oprah-style” town meetings. But her latest role may be her most significant. And it is the role of America’s spiritual guide.

Launched into stardom through his breakthrough movie, “Risky Business,” he scored again and again with movies like Top Gun, The Color of Money, Rain Man, Born on the Fourth of July, Interview with a Vampire, Mission Impossible, and Jerry Maguire. But then, something in his life started to surface that has now almost eclipsed his movie career. It started with his jumping up and down on the couch during an interview with Oprah in 2005, which was listed by TV Guide as the top celebrity meltdown of all time. That was followed by an angry tirade on the Today Show in an interview with Matt Lauer about the evils of psychiatry and anti-depressant medications.

U2 powered onto the musical scene, not simply through powerful songs and passionate concerts, but through an unabashed spirituality that flowed from the deep Christian convictions of its members. Bono was the first to become a Christian, but he was quickly followed by drummer Larry Mullen and guitarist the Edge. Adam Clayton, U2’s bassist, is the lone remaining spiritual seeker. From the beginning the Christianity of these three was strong, vibrant, and evangelical. Like many of us, they were turned off to religion, but deeply attracted to the truth that it’s not about religion, but about a relationship with God through Christ.

The message given by James Emery White during the 2009 Christmas Eve services at Mecklenburg Community Church.

Men, it's time to put to bed the myths we have about sex, and journey toward the Bible's vision for our sexual satisfacton and fulfillment. Your sexual drive can incinerate your wedding vows - or ignite a flame of passion within your marriage that brings pleasure to both you and your wife. In this straight-talking series on satisfying married sex, co-taught by senior pastor Dr. James Emery White and seminary professor and clinical counselor Dr. Rod Cooper and built off of the work of Dr. Les Parrot, we'll look behind the myths that can undermine your confidence, damage your marriage, and leave you struggling with temptation. After all, great married sex is not only possible, it's the way God meant it to be

Men, it's time to put to bed the myths we have about sex, and journey toward the Bible's vision for our sexual satisfacton and fulfillment. Your sexual drive can incinerate your wedding vows - or ignite a flame of passion within your marriage that brings pleasure to both you and your wife. In this straight-talking series on satisfying married sex, co-taught by senior pastor Dr. James Emery White and seminary professor and clinical counselor Dr. Rod Cooper and built off of the work of Dr. Les Parrot, we'll look behind the myths that can undermine your confidence, damage your marriage, and leave you struggling with temptation. After all, great married sex is not only possible, it's the way God meant it to be

Men, it's time to put to bed the myths we have about sex, and journey toward the Bible's vision for our sexual satisfacton and fulfillment. Your sexual drive can incinerate your wedding vows - or ignite a flame of passion within your marriage that brings pleasure to both you and your wife. In this straight-talking series on satisfying married sex, co-taught by senior pastor Dr. James Emery White and seminary professor and clinical counselor Dr. Rod Cooper and built off of the work of Dr. Les Parrot, we'll look behind the myths that can undermine your confidence, damage your marriage, and leave you struggling with temptation. After all, great married sex is not only possible, it's the way God meant it to be

Men, it's time to put to bed the myths we have about sex, and journey toward the Bible's vision for our sexual satisfacton and fulfillment. Your sexual drive can incinerate your wedding vows - or ignite a flame of passion within your marriage that brings pleasure to both you and your wife. In this straight-talking series on satisfying married sex, co-taught by senior pastor Dr. James Emery White and seminary professor and clinical counselor Dr. Rod Cooper and built off of the work of Dr. Les Parrot, we'll look behind the myths that can undermine your confidence, damage your marriage, and leave you struggling with temptation. After all, great married sex is not only possible, it's the way God meant it to be.

The message from Easter Sunday, 2009 given by James Emery White - the first year Mecklenburg Community Church offered an Easter celebration, in partnership with the YMCA of Greater Charlotte, at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater.

In this Palm Sunday message, James Emery White explores the implications that when you welcome the Jesus on the donkey, you must welcome His next visit to clearing out the temple.

In a unique approach to Easter, James Emery White examines our "name," tying it into the thief on the cross. This was the 2010 Easter message given at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater.

Rising mortgage, gas and food prices; plunging retirement portfolios; shrinking credit; job lay-offs...from Wall Street to "main street," the economic crisis has hit home. Is God at all relevant? Does the Bible have anything to offer on the matter of budgets and bills that helps out now? James Emery White brings a special two-week series titled "Faith in a Financial Free-Fall." 

Rising mortgage, gas and food prices; plunging retirement portfolios; shrinking credit; job lay-offs...from Wall Street to "main street," the economic crisis has hit home. Is God at all relevant? Does the Bible have anything to offer on the matter of budgets and bills that helps out now? James Emery White brings a special two-week series titled "Faith in a Financial Free-Fall." 

We are very good at making "to-do" lists; but what if the most important one we could make is a "stop-doing" list? For most of us, that is exactly what we need. And what better time to explore this for your life than during Lent, the ancient spiritual practice of marking off the 40 days prior to the celebration of Easter to focus on inward change through outward denial? So what would you like to change about your life? Could there be a strategic, simple "denial" that you could build into your life for a short season that would hold the key to unlocking real, lasting, life-change in that area? We will be exploring the ancient meaning of "Lent," the spirituality of fasting, and three specific 21-day fasts from which you can choose. Each of these fasts holds the potential of propelling your life forward in three of the most common areas where people desire to change their life.

We are very good at making "to-do" lists; but what if the most important one we could make is a "stop-doing" list? For most of us, that is exactly what we need. And what better time to explore this for your life than during Lent, the ancient spiritual practice of marking off the 40 days prior to the celebration of Easter to focus on inward change through outward denial? So what would you like to change about your life? Could there be a strategic, simple "denial" that you could build into your life for a short season that would hold the key to unlocking real, lasting, life-change in that area? We will be exploring the ancient meaning of "Lent," the spirituality of fasting, and three specific 21-day fasts from which you can choose. Each of these fasts holds the potential of propelling your life forward in three of the most common areas where people desire to change their life.

We are very good at making "to-do" lists; but what if the most important one we could make is a "stop-doing" list? For most of us, that is exactly what we need. And what better time to explore this for your life than during Lent, the ancient spiritual practice of marking off the 40 days prior to the celebration of Easter to focus on inward change through outward denial? So what would you like to change about your life? Could there be a strategic, simple "denial" that you could build into your life for a short season that would hold the key to unlocking real, lasting, life-change in that area? We will be exploring the ancient meaning of "Lent," the spirituality of fasting, and three specific 21-day fasts from which you can choose. Each of these fasts holds the potential of propelling your life forward in three of the most common areas where people desire to change their life.

There is a section in the Bible with the seemingly benign name of Kings. In truth, it is one of the most provocative sections of Scripture, delving as it does into the lives of the kings of old and their relationship with the living God and His prophets. Throughout its narrative, we find the unfolding drama of God's desire to see men and women get back on spiritual track - to sort out their life. Some did; some didn't, but in their story we find our own, and the nature of God's leading to return to Him in fullness from wherever we may have wandered. James Emery White leads us on a journey through this often-overlooked section of the Bible as we look at what God has to say about getting back on spiritual track.

There is a section in the Bible with the seemingly benign name of Kings. In truth, it is one of the most provocative sections of Scripture, delving as it does into the lives of the kings of old and their relationship with the living God and His prophets. Throughout its narrative, we find the unfolding drama of God's desire to see men and women get back on spiritual track - to sort out their life. Some did; some didn't, but in their story we find our own, and the nature of God's leading to return to Him in fullness from wherever we may have wandered. James Emery White leads us on a journey through this often-overlooked section of the Bible as we look at what God has to say about getting back on spiritual track.

There is a section in the Bible with the seemingly benign name of Kings. In truth, it is one of the most provocative sections of Scripture, delving as it does into the lives of the kings of old and their relationship with the living God and His prophets. Throughout its narrative, we find the unfolding drama of God's desire to see men and women get back on spiritual track - to sort out their life. Some did; some didn't, but in their story we find our own, and the nature of God's leading to return to Him in fullness from wherever we may have wandered. James Emery White leads us on a journey through this often-overlooked section of the Bible as we look at what God has to say about getting back on spiritual track.

There is a section in the Bible with the seemingly benign name of Kings. In truth, it is one of the most provocative sections of Scripture, delving as it does into the lives of the kings of old and their relationship with the living God and His prophets. Throughout its narrative, we find the unfolding drama of God's desire to see men and women get back on spiritual track - to sort out their life. Some did; some didn't, but in their story we find our own, and the nature of God's leading to return to Him in fullness from wherever we may have wandered. James Emery White leads us on a journey through this often-overlooked section of the Bible as we look at what God has to say about getting back on spiritual track.

There is a section in the Bible with the seemingly benign name of Kings. In truth, it is one of the most provocative sections of Scripture, delving as it does into the lives of the kings of old and their relationship with the living God and His prophets. Throughout its narrative, we find the unfolding drama of God's desire to see men and women get back on spiritual track - to sort out their life. Some did; some didn't, but in their story we find our own, and the nature of God's leading to return to Him in fullness from wherever we may have wandered. James Emery White leads us on a journey through this often-overlooked section of the Bible as we look at what God has to say about getting back on spiritual track.

There is a section in the Bible with the seemingly benign name of Kings. In truth, it is one of the most provocative sections of Scripture, delving as it does into the lives of the kings of old and their relationship with the living God and His prophets. Throughout its narrative, we find the unfolding drama of God's desire to see men and women get back on spiritual track - to sort out their life. Some did; some didn't, but in their story we find our own, and the nature of God's leading to return to Him in fullness from wherever we may have wandered. James Emery White leads us on a journey through this often-overlooked section of the Bible as we look at what God has to say about getting back on spiritual track.

It's clear. It's direct. It's God's First Outrageous Ask. It's the first thing God asks us to do once we come to a point in our lives that we have decided to believe, and it is, without a doubt, outrageous to our thinking. So what is it? Baptism. Join us as we explore the "WHAT?" and then the "WHY?" of God's first 'ask' of us. And since it's the first and outrageous - you might want to make sure you mark your calendars for this one.

It's clear. It's direct. It's God's First Outrageous Ask. It's the first thing God asks us to do once we come to a point in our lives that we have decided to believe, and it is, without a doubt, outrageous to our thinking. So what is it? Baptism. We explore the "WHAT?" and then the "WHY?" of God's first 'ask' of us.

We "top ten" everything, it seems. Top ten movies, top ten books, top ten vacation spots, top ten CD's. What if God were to put out a "top ten" list? Ten things that He wanted us to know, or do, or believe, or consider? Now that would be a list worth reading. Well, He did. For thousands of years the Ten Commandments have been mocked, ridiculed, abused, broken and misunderstood. Some would relegate them to the dustbin of history, as a relic of an old and repressive way of life. Bus is that accurate, or even fair? Are the Ten Commandments designed to suppress, or are they really God's ten steps to life as it was meant to be lived? This spring, senior pastor James Emery White will explore "God's Top Ten List," a look at the Ten Commandments as God’s ultimate roadmap for living.

We "top ten" everything, it seems. Top ten movies, top ten books, top ten vacation spots, top ten CD's. What if God were to put out a "top ten" list? Ten things that He wanted us to know, or do, or believe, or consider? Now that would be a list worth reading. Well, He did. For thousands of years the Ten Commandments have been mocked, ridiculed, abused, broken and misunderstood. Some would relegate them to the dustbin of history, as a relic of an old and repressive way of life. Bus is that accurate, or even fair? Are the Ten Commandments designed to suppress, or are they really God's ten steps to life as it was meant to be lived? This spring, senior pastor James Emery White will explore "God's Top Ten List," a look at the Ten Commandments as God’s ultimate roadmap for living.

We "top ten" everything, it seems. Top ten movies, top ten books, top ten vacation spots, top ten CD's. What if God were to put out a "top ten" list? Ten things that He wanted us to know, or do, or believe, or consider? Now that would be a list worth reading. Well, He did. For thousands of years the Ten Commandments have been mocked, ridiculed, abused, broken and misunderstood. Some would relegate them to the dustbin of history, as a relic of an old and repressive way of life. Bus is that accurate, or even fair? Are the Ten Commandments designed to suppress, or are they really God's ten steps to life as it was meant to be lived? This spring, senior pastor James Emery White will explore "God's Top Ten List," a look at the Ten Commandments as God’s ultimate roadmap for living.

We "top ten" everything, it seems. Top ten movies, top ten books, top ten vacation spots, top ten CD's. What if God were to put out a "top ten" list? Ten things that He wanted us to know, or do, or believe, or consider? Now that would be a list worth reading. Well, He did. For thousands of years the Ten Commandments have been mocked, ridiculed, abused, broken and misunderstood. Some would relegate them to the dustbin of history, as a relic of an old and repressive way of life. Bus is that accurate, or even fair? Are the Ten Commandments designed to suppress, or are they really God's ten steps to life as it was meant to be lived? This spring, senior pastor James Emery White will explore "God's Top Ten List," a look at the Ten Commandments as God’s ultimate roadmap for living.

We "top ten" everything, it seems. Top ten movies, top ten books, top ten vacation spots, top ten CD's. What if God were to put out a "top ten" list? Ten things that He wanted us to know, or do, or believe, or consider? Now that would be a list worth reading. Well, He did. For thousands of years the Ten Commandments have been mocked, ridiculed, abused, broken and misunderstood. Some would relegate them to the dustbin of history, as a relic of an old and repressive way of life. Bus is that accurate, or even fair? Are the Ten Commandments designed to suppress, or are they really God's ten steps to life as it was meant to be lived? This spring, senior pastor James Emery White will explore "God's Top Ten List," a look at the Ten Commandments as God’s ultimate roadmap for living.

We "top ten" everything, it seems. Top ten movies, top ten books, top ten vacation spots, top ten CD's. What if God were to put out a "top ten" list? Ten things that He wanted us to know, or do, or believe, or consider? Now that would be a list worth reading. Well, He did. For thousands of years the Ten Commandments have been mocked, ridiculed, abused, broken and misunderstood. Some would relegate them to the dustbin of history, as a relic of an old and repressive way of life. Bus is that accurate, or even fair? Are the Ten Commandments designed to suppress, or are they really God's ten steps to life as it was meant to be lived? This spring, senior pastor James Emery White will explore "God's Top Ten List," a look at the Ten Commandments as God’s ultimate roadmap for living.

We "top ten" everything, it seems. Top ten movies, top ten books, top ten vacation spots, top ten CD's. What if God were to put out a "top ten" list? Ten things that He wanted us to know, or do, or believe, or consider? Now that would be a list worth reading. Well, He did. For thousands of years the Ten Commandments have been mocked, ridiculed, abused, broken and misunderstood. Some would relegate them to the dustbin of history, as a relic of an old and repressive way of life. Bus is that accurate, or even fair? Are the Ten Commandments designed to suppress, or are they really God's ten steps to life as it was meant to be lived? This spring, senior pastor James Emery White will explore "God's Top Ten List," a look at the Ten Commandments as God’s ultimate roadmap for living.

We "top ten" everything, it seems. Top ten movies, top ten books, top ten vacation spots, top ten CD's. What if God were to put out a "top ten" list? Ten things that He wanted us to know, or do, or believe, or consider? Now that would be a list worth reading. Well, He did. For thousands of years the Ten Commandments have been mocked, ridiculed, abused, broken and misunderstood. Some would relegate them to the dustbin of history, as a relic of an old and repressive way of life. Bus is that accurate, or even fair? Are the Ten Commandments designed to suppress, or are they really God's ten steps to life as it was meant to be lived? This spring, senior pastor James Emery White will explore "God's Top Ten List," a look at the Ten Commandments as God’s ultimate roadmap for living.

We "top ten" everything, it seems. Top ten movies, top ten books, top ten vacation spots, top ten CD's. What if God were to put out a "top ten" list? Ten things that He wanted us to know, or do, or believe, or consider? Now that would be a list worth reading. Well, He did. For thousands of years the Ten Commandments have been mocked, ridiculed, abused, broken and misunderstood. Some would relegate them to the dustbin of history, as a relic of an old and repressive way of life. Bus is that accurate, or even fair? Are the Ten Commandments designed to suppress, or are they really God's ten steps to life as it was meant to be lived? This spring, senior pastor James Emery White will explore "God's Top Ten List," a look at the Ten Commandments as God’s ultimate roadmap for living.

We "top ten" everything, it seems. Top ten movies, top ten books, top ten vacation spots, top ten CD's. What if God were to put out a "top ten" list? Ten things that He wanted us to know, or do, or believe, or consider? Now that would be a list worth reading. Well, He did. For thousands of years the Ten Commandments have been mocked, ridiculed, abused, broken and misunderstood. Some would relegate them to the dustbin of history, as a relic of an old and repressive way of life. Bus is that accurate, or even fair? Are the Ten Commandments designed to suppress, or are they really God's ten steps to life as it was meant to be lived? This spring, senior pastor James Emery White will explore "God's Top Ten List," a look at the Ten Commandments as God’s ultimate roadmap for living.

We are all in the race…but we all don’t get the prize. Sometimes, we may not even know what we are running for, or if the prize is worth all the effort. James Emery White begins the series, “Going for the Gold.” With this month’s Olympics, it is the perfect time to reflect on the race each of us runs everyday. What are we running for? How do we train? What is the reward? Is there a course for us, or does life make that path? Find out what staying the course really means when you are “Going for the Gold.”

No athlete steps out on to the field of contest without training. Lots of training. What kind of training is needed for life’s gold medal, and what would motivate us to make the disciplined investment such training demands? James Emery White continues the series, “Going for the Gold.”

You can live about forty days without food, maybe three days without water, perhaps three minutes without air, but not more than seconds without vision. At least not and experience the kind of life God calls us to live. What is your vision? What is your life goal? What drives you, shapes, you, directs you? James Emery White continues the series, “Going for the Gold.”

The games in Athens are coming to a close, and some will walk away with their names etched in history, and others will fade into oblivion. You can purpose to win, train to win, and even compete to win, but not win in the end. How do you finish in such a way as to win?  James Emery White brings the conclusion to the series “Going for the Gold.”

At Meck's recent Dialogue Weekend tons of questions pertaining to the spiritual life were submitted but none moreso than questions pertaining to the Bible. Questions like, "Where did it come from?", "Can it really be trusted?", "What is the heart of it's message?" and "How do I interpret it for my life?" Due to the overwhelming curiosity surrounding the Bible raised in the questions you submitted, James Emery White, decided it would be an incredible journey for our next series. Whether you have questions like these or just want a better understanding of this book which serves as the foundation of the Christian faith, we hope you'll join us as we dive in together.

At Meck's recent Dialogue Weekend tons of questions pertaining to the spiritual life were submitted but none moreso than questions pertaining to the Bible. Questions like, "Where did it come from?", "Can it really be trusted?", "What is the heart of it's message?" and "How do I interpret it for my life?" Due to the overwhelming curiosity surrounding the Bible raised in the questions you submitted, James Emery White, decided it would be an incredible journey for our next series. Whether you have questions like these or just want a better understanding of this book which serves as the foundation of the Christian faith, we hope you'll join us as we dive in together.

At Meck's recent Dialogue Weekend tons of questions pertaining to the spiritual life were submitted but none moreso than questions pertaining to the Bible. Questions like, "Where did it come from?", "Can it really be trusted?", "What is the heart of it's message?" and "How do I interpret it for my life?" Due to the overwhelming curiosity surrounding the Bible raised in the questions you submitted, James Emery White, decided it would be an incredible journey for our next series. Whether you have questions like these or just want a better understanding of this book which serves as the foundation of the Christian faith, we hope you'll join us as we dive in together.

At Meck's recent Dialogue Weekend tons of questions pertaining to the spiritual life were submitted but none moreso than questions pertaining to the Bible. Questions like, "Where did it come from?", "Can it really be trusted?", "What is the heart of it's message?" and "How do I interpret it for my life?" Due to the overwhelming curiosity surrounding the Bible raised in the questions you submitted, James Emery White, decided it would be an incredible journey for our next series. Whether you have questions like these or just want a better understanding of this book which serves as the foundation of the Christian faith, we hope you'll join us as we dive in together.

Do you really get Meck? Acts 2 talks of the church that comes together as the very institution Christ established to change us, and then change the world. It's not natural, it's supernatural. It's not a man-thing, but a God-thing. Do you know about everything Meck has to offer to help you connect, grow and serve? If not, this series is designed to get you the answers you need. If you do “get meck” this series will challenge you to connect, grow and serve further and help you encourage others to join you.

Do you really get Meck? Acts 2 talks of the church that comes together as the very institution Christ established to change us, and then change the world. It's not natural, it's supernatural. It's not a man-thing, but a God-thing. Do you know about everything Meck has to offer to help you connect, grow and serve? If not, this series is designed to get you the answers you need. If you do “get meck” this series will challenge you to connect, grow and serve further and help you encourage others to join you.

Do you really get Meck? Acts 2 talks of the church that comes together as the very institution Christ established to change us, and then change the world. It's not natural, it's supernatural. It's not a man-thing, but a God-thing. Do you know about everything Meck has to offer to help you connect, grow and serve? If not, this series is designed to get you the answers you need. If you do “get meck” this series will challenge you to connect, grow and serve further and help you encourage others to join you.

Do you really get Meck? Acts 2 talks of the church that comes together as the very institution Christ established to change us, and then change the world. It's not natural, it's supernatural. It's not a man-thing, but a God-thing. Do you know about everything Meck has to offer to help you connect, grow and serve? If not, this series is designed to get you the answers you need. If you do “get meck” this series will challenge you to connect, grow and serve further and help you encourage others to join you.

We all know the drill:  remember the "reason for the season;" "keep Christ in Christmas."  Fine.  We're there.  But how?  Surely there's something more we can do than watch Ralphie get his bb-gun.  Are there real-world ways to make the holidays holydays?  James Emery White introduces us to some practical steps, hands-on activities, and even some ancient practices that will allow us to take the "X" out of "Xmas" and to "situate" Santa.

We all know the drill:  remember the "reason for the season;" "keep Christ in Christmas."  Fine.  We're there.  But how?  Surely there's something more we can do than watch Ralphie get his bb-gun.  Are there real-world ways to make the holidays holydays?  James Emery White introduces us to some practical steps, hands-on activities, and even some ancient practices that will allow us to take the "X" out of "Xmas" and to "situate" Santa.

It’s one thing to get seekers interested in exploring Christianity – it’s another to help them know how. The second (and final) installment to this series outlines how someone who is open to exploring the Christian faith for their life would go about it in a way that not only serves their ultimate search, but it fair to Christianity itself.

We watch football, leave the toilet seat up, and love The Godfather. In other words, we’re men. All this talk about “metrosexuals” and getting in touch with our feminine side may be causing us to miss the point: that what we’re really supposed to be doing is getting in touch with our masculine side. That is, after all, who God made us to be. James Emery White kicks off a new series, “It’s a Guy Thing,” with a look at “Getting in Touch with Our Masculine Side.”

“I’ll make him an offer he can’t refuse,” “sleeps with the fishes,” “hit the mattresses,” “Don’t ever take sides with anybody against the family again,” and “leave the gun – take the cannoli” have become part of the American vernacular. At least for men. But why? Could it be that movies like The Godfather, along with Braveheart, Gladiator, Rocky, Lord of the Rings - and of course almost anything with Clint Eastwood – is touching something inside of men that men aren’t even aware of? Something placed there by God?  James Emery White explores how men are meant to be “wild at heart” as he continues the series, “It’s a Guy Thing.”

One of the most popular sitcoms in the UK during the nineties was titled “Men Behaving Badly.” Men can behave badly, and when they do, the impact is often as strong as they are. One behavior in particular has wreaked havoc throughout our culture. Boys will be boys, but what about men?

In John Gray’s bestselling book, Men Are from Mars, Women are From Venus, the fundamental differences between men and women in terms of relating to one another were fleshed out. His conclusion? It’s as if we’re from two different planets. Guess what. It’s true. James Emery White concludes the series, “It’s a Guy Thing,” with a look at how men really are from Mars – and that’s okay.

At first glance, the plot isn’t anything that stands out above the normal mystery fare: The murder of a curator at the Louvre in Paris leads to a trail of clues found in the work of Leonardo da Vinci and to the discovery of a centuries old secret society. But as the plot unfolds, we find that the clues in Leonardo’s work - and the mission of the secret society - revolves around the Holy Grail. But instead of being the chalice that Jesus used during the last supper, the novel suggests that it’s the bloodline of Jesus. The Da Vinci Code contends that Mary Magdalene was the wife of Jesus and the mother of his child. As she bore descendants, specifically a daughter named Sarah, the bloodline is, in fact, the Holy Grail. Mary is to have fled after the crucifixion (with Jesus’ child) to the south of France, where they established the Merovingian line of European royalty. This became the basis of a secret society to preserve the bloodline, and protect the secret, until time to make it known to the world. Along the way, Brown also suggests that the church invented the deity of Jesus, and that these truths have been covered up, primarily by a secretive Catholic group known as Opus Dei. The Da Vinci Code is the bestselling novel, to date, of the twenty-first century and will soon be a major motion picture featuring the Oscar-winning duo of director Ron Howard and actor Tom Hanks. But that’s only one of the ways Jesus is under fire in our day. There is the “Jesus Seminar” which claims that the Bible’s record of Jesus is dubious at best, the storm of Islam where converts to Christianity do so at the risk of their life, the annual reports in Time and Newsweek that openly question whether the tomb was really empty that first Easter morning.

At first glance, the plot isn’t anything that stands out above the normal mystery fare: The murder of a curator at the Louvre in Paris leads to a trail of clues found in the work of Leonardo da Vinci and to the discovery of a centuries old secret society. But as the plot unfolds, we find that the clues in Leonardo’s work - and the mission of the secret society - revolves around the Holy Grail. But instead of being the chalice that Jesus used during the last supper, the novel suggests that it’s the bloodline of Jesus. The Da Vinci Code contends that Mary Magdalene was the wife of Jesus and the mother of his child. As she bore descendants, specifically a daughter named Sarah, the bloodline is, in fact, the Holy Grail. Mary is to have fled after the crucifixion (with Jesus’ child) to the south of France, where they established the Merovingian line of European royalty. This became the basis of a secret society to preserve the bloodline, and protect the secret, until time to make it known to the world. Along the way, Brown also suggests that the church invented the deity of Jesus, and that these truths have been covered up, primarily by a secretive Catholic group known as Opus Dei. The Da Vinci Code is the bestselling novel, to date, of the twenty-first century and will soon be a major motion picture featuring the Oscar-winning duo of director Ron Howard and actor Tom Hanks. But that’s only one of the ways Jesus is under fire in our day. There is the “Jesus Seminar” which claims that the Bible’s record of Jesus is dubious at best, the storm of Islam where converts to Christianity do so at the risk of their life, the annual reports in Time and Newsweek that openly question whether the tomb was really empty that first Easter morning.

At first glance, the plot isn’t anything that stands out above the normal mystery fare: The murder of a curator at the Louvre in Paris leads to a trail of clues found in the work of Leonardo da Vinci and to the discovery of a centuries old secret society. But as the plot unfolds, we find that the clues in Leonardo’s work - and the mission of the secret society - revolves around the Holy Grail. But instead of being the chalice that Jesus used during the last supper, the novel suggests that it’s the bloodline of Jesus. The Da Vinci Code contends that Mary Magdalene was the wife of Jesus and the mother of his child. As she bore descendants, specifically a daughter named Sarah, the bloodline is, in fact, the Holy Grail. Mary is to have fled after the crucifixion (with Jesus’ child) to the south of France, where they established the Merovingian line of European royalty. This became the basis of a secret society to preserve the bloodline, and protect the secret, until time to make it known to the world. Along the way, Brown also suggests that the church invented the deity of Jesus, and that these truths have been covered up, primarily by a secretive Catholic group known as Opus Dei. The Da Vinci Code is the bestselling novel, to date, of the twenty-first century and will soon be a major motion picture featuring the Oscar-winning duo of director Ron Howard and actor Tom Hanks. But that’s only one of the ways Jesus is under fire in our day. There is the “Jesus Seminar” which claims that the Bible’s record of Jesus is dubious at best, the storm of Islam where converts to Christianity do so at the risk of their life, the annual reports in Time and Newsweek that openly question whether the tomb was really empty that first Easter morning.

At first glance, the plot isn’t anything that stands out above the normal mystery fare: The murder of a curator at the Louvre in Paris leads to a trail of clues found in the work of Leonardo da Vinci and to the discovery of a centuries old secret society. But as the plot unfolds, we find that the clues in Leonardo’s work - and the mission of the secret society - revolves around the Holy Grail. But instead of being the chalice that Jesus used during the last supper, the novel suggests that it’s the bloodline of Jesus. The Da Vinci Code contends that Mary Magdalene was the wife of Jesus and the mother of his child. As she bore descendants, specifically a daughter named Sarah, the bloodline is, in fact, the Holy Grail. Mary is to have fled after the crucifixion (with Jesus’ child) to the south of France, where they established the Merovingian line of European royalty. This became the basis of a secret society to preserve the bloodline, and protect the secret, until time to make it known to the world. Along the way, Brown also suggests that the church invented the deity of Jesus, and that these truths have been covered up, primarily by a secretive Catholic group known as Opus Dei. The Da Vinci Code is the bestselling novel, to date, of the twenty-first century and will soon be a major motion picture featuring the Oscar-winning duo of director Ron Howard and actor Tom Hanks. But that’s only one of the ways Jesus is under fire in our day. There is the “Jesus Seminar” which claims that the Bible’s record of Jesus is dubious at best, the storm of Islam where converts to Christianity do so at the risk of their life, the annual reports in Time and Newsweek that openly question whether the tomb was really empty that first Easter morning.

At first glance, the plot isn’t anything that stands out above the normal mystery fare: The murder of a curator at the Louvre in Paris leads to a trail of clues found in the work of Leonardo da Vinci and to the discovery of a centuries old secret society. But as the plot unfolds, we find that the clues in Leonardo’s work - and the mission of the secret society - revolves around the Holy Grail. But instead of being the chalice that Jesus used during the last supper, the novel suggests that it’s the bloodline of Jesus. The Da Vinci Code contends that Mary Magdalene was the wife of Jesus and the mother of his child. As she bore descendants, specifically a daughter named Sarah, the bloodline is, in fact, the Holy Grail. Mary is to have fled after the crucifixion (with Jesus’ child) to the south of France, where they established the Merovingian line of European royalty. This became the basis of a secret society to preserve the bloodline, and protect the secret, until time to make it known to the world. Along the way, Brown also suggests that the church invented the deity of Jesus, and that these truths have been covered up, primarily by a secretive Catholic group known as Opus Dei. The Da Vinci Code is the bestselling novel, to date, of the twenty-first century and will soon be a major motion picture featuring the Oscar-winning duo of director Ron Howard and actor Tom Hanks. But that’s only one of the ways Jesus is under fire in our day. There is the “Jesus Seminar” which claims that the Bible’s record of Jesus is dubious at best, the storm of Islam where converts to Christianity do so at the risk of their life, the annual reports in Time and Newsweek that openly question whether the tomb was really empty that first Easter morning.

Jesus was the most radical, revolutionary figure in all of human history. His words rocked the world. Too many times His teaching is conveyed as tame. In a roaring journey through the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus' most famous teaching, James Emery White will bring Jesus back the way He roared on the scene to begin with: raw and unfiltered.

Jesus was the most radical, revolutionary figure in all of human history. His words rocked the world. Too many times His teaching is conveyed as tame. In a roaring journey through the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus' most famous teaching, James Emery White will bring Jesus back the way He roared on the scene to begin with: raw and unfiltered.

Jesus was the most radical, revolutionary figure in all of human history. His words rocked the world. Too many times His teaching is conveyed as tame. In a roaring journey through the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus' most famous teaching, James Emery White will bring Jesus back the way He roared on the scene to begin with: raw and unfiltered.

Jesus was the most radical, revolutionary figure in all of human history. His words rocked the world. Too many times His teaching is conveyed as tame. In a roaring journey through the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus' most famous teaching, James Emery White will bring Jesus back the way He roared on the scene to begin with: raw and unfiltered.

Jesus was the most radical, revolutionary figure in all of human history. His words rocked the world. Too many times His teaching is conveyed as tame. In a roaring journey through the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus' most famous teaching, James Emery White will bring Jesus back the way He roared on the scene to begin with: raw and unfiltered.

Jesus was the most radical, revolutionary figure in all of human history. His words rocked the world. Too many times His teaching is conveyed as tame. In a roaring journey through the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus' most famous teaching, James Emery White will bring Jesus back the way He roared on the scene to begin with: raw and unfiltered.

Jesus was the most radical, revolutionary figure in all of human history. His words rocked the world. Too many times His teaching is conveyed as tame. In a roaring journey through the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus' most famous teaching, James Emery White will bring Jesus back the way He roared on the scene to begin with: raw and unfiltered.

Jesus was the most radical, revolutionary figure in all of human history. His words rocked the world. Too many times His teaching is conveyed as tame. In a roaring journey through the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus' most famous teaching, James Emery White will bring Jesus back the way He roared on the scene to begin with: raw and unfiltered.

Jesus was the most radical, revolutionary figure in all of human history. His words rocked the world. Too many times His teaching is conveyed as tame. In a roaring journey through the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus' most famous teaching, James Emery White will bring Jesus back the way He roared on the scene to begin with: raw and unfiltered.

Jesus was the most radical, revolutionary figure in all of human history. His words rocked the world. Too many times His teaching is conveyed as tame. In a roaring journey through the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus' most famous teaching, James Emery White will bring Jesus back the way He roared on the scene to begin with: raw and unfiltered.

Jesus was the most radical, revolutionary figure in all of human history. His words rocked the world. Too many times His teaching is conveyed as tame. In a roaring journey through the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus' most famous teaching, James Emery White will bring Jesus back the way He roared on the scene to begin with: raw and unfiltered.

Need to get somewhere? You "mapquest" it, and then you have it. Straightforward directions – how far you have to go, where to turn, how to start.
 
Wouldn't it be great to be able to "mapquest" other destinations in life? Like money? Wouldn't it be great to log in where you are right now, then plug in where you want to be, and out comes a detailed set of directions on how to reach financial freedom?
 
Sound too good to be true? It's not. James Emery White explores the Bible's very specific, very detailed directions for arriving at the destination of real financial freedom, including getting out of debt, building savings, planning for the future and more.

Need to get somewhere? You "mapquest" it, and then you have it. Straightforward directions – how far you have to go, where to turn, how to start.
 
Wouldn't it be great to be able to "mapquest" other destinations in life? Like money? Wouldn't it be great to log in where you are right now, then plug in where you want to be, and out comes a detailed set of directions on how to reach financial freedom?
 
Sound too good to be true? It's not. James Emery White explores the Bible's very specific, very detailed directions for arriving at the destination of real financial freedom, including getting out of debt, building savings, planning for the future and more.

Need to get somewhere? You "mapquest" it, and then you have it. Straightforward directions – how far you have to go, where to turn, how to start.
 
Wouldn't it be great to be able to "mapquest" other destinations in life? Like money? Wouldn't it be great to log in where you are right now, then plug in where you want to be, and out comes a detailed set of directions on how to reach financial freedom?
 
Sound too good to be true? It's not. James Emery White explores the Bible's very specific, very detailed directions for arriving at the destination of real financial freedom, including getting out of debt, building savings, planning for the future and more.

Need to get somewhere? You "mapquest" it, and then you have it. Straightforward directions – how far you have to go, where to turn, how to start.
 
Wouldn't it be great to be able to "mapquest" other destinations in life? Like money? Wouldn't it be great to log in where you are right now, then plug in where you want to be, and out comes a detailed set of directions on how to reach financial freedom?
 
Sound too good to be true? It's not. James Emery White explores the Bible's very specific, very detailed directions for arriving at the destination of real financial freedom, including getting out of debt, building savings, planning for the future and more.

Need to get somewhere? You "mapquest" it, and then you have it. Straightforward directions – how far you have to go, where to turn, how to start.
 
Wouldn't it be great to be able to "mapquest" other destinations in life? Like money? Wouldn't it be great to log in where you are right now, then plug in where you want to be, and out comes a detailed set of directions on how to reach financial freedom?
 
Sound too good to be true? It's not. James Emery White explores the Bible's very specific, very detailed directions for arriving at the destination of real financial freedom, including getting out of debt, building savings, planning for the future and more.

Most of us know what a mentor is: it's getting up-close to someone who can teach us lessons from the trenches. If you are starting out in a career, a mentor would be an older, more experienced person who knows the ropes and teaches you how things are done. A good mentor will be a model, an encourager, and someone who imparts knowledge. So what would marriage mentoring involve? One couple investing in another couple to help them navigate a journey they have already traveled. James Emery White and his wife will reflect on over twenty-five years of marriage and share their keenest insights and learnings in order to invest in people preparing for marriage, those wanting to deepen and enrich an existing marriage, or those needing to repair a marriage in distress.

Most of us know what a mentor is: it's getting up-close to someone who can teach us lessons from the trenches. If you are starting out in a career, a mentor would be an older, more experienced person who knows the ropes and teaches you how things are done. A good mentor will be a model, an encourager, and someone who imparts knowledge. So what would marriage mentoring involve? One couple investing in another couple to help them navigate a journey they have already traveled. James Emery White and his wife Susan will reflect on over twenty-five years of marriage and share their keenest insights and learnings in order to invest in people preparing for marriage, those wanting to deepen and enrich an existing marriage, or those needing to repair a marriage in distress.

Time magazine recently titled an article, “The Gospel According to Spider-Man,” suggesting that the story of a movie often intersects with, and speaks to, the story of our life. James Emery White takes us on a journey through four of the biggest films of the year, starting with the Spider-Man series. You won’t want to miss this kick-off as “Meck Goes to the Movies.”

J.R.R. Tolkien’s masterpiece of fantasy was brought to the screen by Peter Jackson, eventually sweeping the Oscars by the time of the third and final installment. Tolkien’s grand epic has drawn millions of readers, and now viewers, in. But in to what? What is it about this story that has so captivated our hearts and minds? James Emery White continues our series, “Meck Goes to the Movies” with a look at The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

He’s hip. He’s cool. He’s crude. And we love him. Throw in Fiona and Donkey, and watch movie magic. Shrek surprised movie-going audiences with its postmodern, upside-down, look at fairy-tales. But beneath the pop-culture references and jokes was a story. An important one. Join us this week as senior pastor Jim White continues our series, “Meck Goes to the Movies,” with a look at the Shrek series.

The publisher only printed 500 copies of the first book back in June of 1997. Seven years later, “Pottermania” has taken the world by storm. The books have been translated into over forty languages, selling over fifty million copies, and winning countless literary awards around the world. J.K. Rowling has gone from being so poor that she had to scribble the first book in cafes because she couldn’t afford to hear her small apartment, to being one of the highest-paid authors in the world. And then there are the films, with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban being the 2004 installment. What is it about these stories that has captivated the world? James Emery White concludes our series “Meck Goes to the Movies” with a look at the Harry Potter films.

Missio Dei. Sounds strange to our ears, doesn't it.  It should.  It's Latin for the "sending of God."  The God of the universe is a sending God, which means that whatever mission there is for our life comes from the very nature of God.  God is initiating His mission for this world.  He sent His Son, Jesus...but He also sends us. This series explores the sending activity of God as it relates to the meaning of our lives and our place in this world through the use of four Latin terms used throughout history to speak of the deepest understandings of God's purpose for our lives:  missio Dei (the sending of God), vocare (calling), evangelium (good news), and ecclesia militans (the church militant).

Missio Dei. Sounds strange to our ears, doesn't it.  It should.  It's Latin for the "sending of God."  The God of the universe is a sending God, which means that whatever mission there is for our life comes from the very nature of God.  God is initiating His mission for this world.  He sent His Son, Jesus...but He also sends us. This series explores the sending activity of God as it relates to the meaning of our lives and our place in this world through the use of four Latin terms used throughout history to speak of the deepest understandings of God's purpose for our lives:  missio Dei (the sending of God), vocare (calling), evangelium (good news), and ecclesia militans (the church militant).

Missio Dei. Sounds strange to our ears, doesn't it.  It should.  It's Latin for the "sending of God."  The God of the universe is a sending God, which means that whatever mission there is for our life comes from the very nature of God.  God is initiating His mission for this world.  He sent His Son, Jesus...but He also sends us. This series explores the sending activity of God as it relates to the meaning of our lives and our place in this world through the use of four Latin terms used throughout history to speak of the deepest understandings of God's purpose for our lives:  missio Dei (the sending of God), vocare (calling), evangelium (good news), and ecclesia militans (the church militant).

Missio Dei. Sounds strange to our ears, doesn't it.  It should.  It's Latin for the "sending of God."  The God of the universe is a sending God, which means that whatever mission there is for our life comes from the very nature of God.  God is initiating His mission for this world.  He sent His Son, Jesus...but He also sends us. This series explores the sending activity of God as it relates to the meaning of our lives and our place in this world through the use of four Latin terms used throughout history to speak of the deepest understandings of God's purpose for our lives:  missio Dei (the sending of God), vocare (calling), evangelium (good news), and ecclesia militans (the church militant).

The biggest set of questions submitted in our online poll had to do with the will of God. This began a four-week series titled “God’s Will and Your Life,” with this – the first installment – titled “Understanding God’s Will.” Topics explored included the two wills of God (specific and permissive), and that within His “permissive” will, there is His ultimate will, moral will, and specific will – concluding with the reminder that God wants us to know His will.

Question: how does Christianity relate to other religions? People want to know how there can be just one way, and if there is just one way, how can you know which one it is? If you say it’s Christianity – why? And how can it make that claim when there are so many different denominations? People want to know what happens in the end to the millions of people who aren’t Christians – particularly the ones who have led a good life - do they just go to hell, or does everybody get to heaven? They want to know about those who have never even heard about Jesus – are they held liable for that? And if they do hear about Jesus, how much do they have to believe, what do they have to do, to be sure that they really are a Christian? This installment of “My Big Question” takes this cluster of questions and presents a set of answers that positions the claims of Christianity in relation to the reality and presence of other religions.

When it comes to the Bible, people tend to have four basic questions: Is the Bible reliable and true? Why do we honor the books that are in the Bible as special? Why are there different versions, or translations, of the Bible? And finally, How do we reconcile the teachings of the Bible with the findings of science? The third installment to “My Big Question” attempts to offer preliminary answers to all four questions.

Many questions circulate about the Holy Spirit through the lens of the Bible’s two headlines: the Holy Spirit is God, and the Holy Spirit is personal. This is followed with a look at the work of the Holy Spirit in a person’s life, and what it means to be “filled” with the Holy Spirit.

A look at the emotional challenge facing any discussion of this issue, followed by an examination of God’s original design, the nature of the homosexual departure, the foundational argument most often brought against the biblical position, issues surrounding gay marriage, and a word about hope for the homosexual.

What if you only had one month to live? How would you make each day meaningful? How would you relate to others differently? What would you do to make the rest of your life really matter?  One Month to Live is a series that will challenge you to embrace the life God has entrusted to you and you alone, and to live it out moment by moment with wholehearted authenticity, honesty, and integrity.

What if you only had one month to live? How would you make each day meaningful? How would you relate to others differently? What would you do to make the rest of your life really matter?  One Month to Live is a series that will challenge you to embrace the life God has entrusted to you and you alone, and to live it out moment by moment with wholehearted authenticity, honesty, and integrity.

What if you only had one month to live? How would you make each day meaningful? How would you relate to others differently? What would you do to make the rest of your life really matter?  One Month to Live is a series that will challenge you to embrace the life God has entrusted to you and you alone, and to live it out moment by moment with wholehearted authenticity, honesty, and integrity.

What if you only had one month to live? How would you make each day meaningful? How would you relate to others differently? What would you do to make the rest of your life really matter?  One Month to Live is a series that will challenge you to embrace the life God has entrusted to you and you alone, and to live it out moment by moment with wholehearted authenticity, honesty, and integrity.

Our inner life must be organized and regulated in practical ways in order to experience the life we desire. But how do we do this when our lives are packed with activities, appointments, meetings and deadlines? We make New Year's resolutions that address the surface of our lives and try to clear our schedules only to find them filling up again. This new series, Ordering Your Private World, will address how to bring order to the substance of our lives that will then result in the many outward expressions we hope to change.

Our inner life must be organized and regulated in practical ways in order to experience the life we desire. But how do we do this when our lives are packed with activities, appointments, meetings and deadlines? We make New Year's resolutions that address the surface of our lives and try to clear our schedules only to find them filling up again. This new series, Ordering Your Private World, will address how to bring order to the substance of our lives that will then result in the many outward expressions we hope to change

Our inner life must be organized and regulated in practical ways in order to experience the life we desire. But how do we do this when our lives are packed with activities, appointments, meetings and deadlines? We make New Year's resolutions that address the surface of our lives and try to clear our schedules only to find them filling up again. This new series, Ordering Your Private World, will address how to bring order to the substance of our lives that will then result in the many outward expressions we hope to change.

Our inner life must be organized and regulated in practical ways in order to experience the life we desire. But how do we do this when our lives are packed with activities, appointments, meetings and deadlines? We make New Year's resolutions that address the surface of our lives and try to clear our schedules only to find them filling up again. This new series, Ordering Your Private World, will address how to bring order to the substance of our lives that will then result in the many outward expressions we hope to change.

Our inner life must be organized and regulated in practical ways in order to experience the life we desire. But how do we do this when our lives are packed with activities, appointments, meetings and deadlines? We make New Year's resolutions that address the surface of our lives and try to clear our schedules only to find them filling up again. This new series will address how to bring order to the substance of our lives that will then result in the many outward expressions we hope to change.

Whether you are a parent or the child of one - which means all of us - understanding the parenting dynamic as you go through the seasons of life is one of the most critical of life-skills to master. If you are a parent, you are probably overwhelmed with parenting information - but hunger for true parenting wisdom as your child grows and mature. You know that your parenting challenge changes as they age, but do you know how? If you are a child, particularly high school and college, you are wanting freedom from your parents, as well as intimacy. Do you know how that best plays out? And for those past the parenting years, but perhaps reflecting back on your family of origin, understanding what did - and did not - go well can be a source of great insight and healing.

Whether you are a parent or the child of one - which means all of us - understanding the parenting dynamic as you go through the seasons of life is one of the most critical of life-skills to master. If you are a parent, you are probably overwhelmed with parenting information - but hunger for true parenting wisdom as your child grows and mature. You know that your parenting challenge changes as they age, but do you know how? If you are a child, particularly high school and college, you are wanting freedom from your parents, as well as intimacy. Do you know how that best plays out? And for those past the parenting years, but perhaps reflecting back on your family of origin, understanding what did - and did not - go well can be a source of great insight and healing.

Whether you are a parent or the child of one - which means all of us - understanding the parenting dynamic as you go through the seasons of life is one of the most critical of life-skills to master. If you are a parent, you are probably overwhelmed with parenting information - but hunger for true parenting wisdom as your child grows and mature. You know that your parenting challenge changes as they age, but do you know how? If you are a child, particularly high school and college, you are wanting freedom from your parents, as well as intimacy. Do you know how that best plays out? And for those past the parenting years, but perhaps reflecting back on your family of origin, understanding what did - and did not - go well can be a source of great insight and healing.

Whether you are a parent or the child of one - which means all of us - understanding the parenting dynamic as you go through the seasons of life is one of the most critical of life-skills to master. If you are a parent, you are probably overwhelmed with parenting information - but hunger for true parenting wisdom as your child grows and mature. You know that your parenting challenge changes as they age, but do you know how? If you are a child, particularly high school and college, you are wanting freedom from your parents, as well as intimacy. Do you know how that best plays out? And for those past the parenting years, but perhaps reflecting back on your family of origin, understanding what did - and did not - go well can be a source of great insight and healing.

We've all tried talking to God. We've prayed for wisdom, insight, breakthrough and freedom. We've sent up "911" prayers in fear or panic, hoping for immediate intervention. We've offered quiet prayers of hope, loud prayers for provision, and virtually silent whispers for clarity. For most of us, it's not a question of whether we pray; it's a question of whether we are actually connecting with the living God, and whether through our prayers we are able to experience His power and activity in our life. Power Praying takes a look at the Bible's specific instructions on how to experience the power of prayer in your life.

We've all tried talking to God. We've prayed for wisdom, insight, breakthrough and freedom. We've sent up "911" prayers in fear or panic, hoping for immediate intervention. We've offered quiet prayers of hope, loud prayers for provision, and virtually silent whispers for clarity. For most of us, it's not a question of whether we pray; it's a question of whether we are actually connecting with the living God, and whether through our prayers we are able to experience His power and activity in our life. Power Praying takes a look at the Bible's specific instructions on how to experience the power of prayer in your life.

 We've all tried talking to God. We've prayed for wisdom, insight, breakthrough and freedom. We've sent up "911" prayers in fear or panic, hoping for immediate intervention. We've offered quiet prayers of hope, loud prayers for provision, and virtually silent whispers for clarity. For most of us, it's not a question of whether we pray; it's a question of whether we are actually connecting with the living God, and whether through our prayers we are able to experience His power and activity in our life. Power Praying takes a look at the Bible's specific instructions on how to experience the power of prayer in your life.

We've all tried talking to God. We've prayed for wisdom, insight, breakthrough and freedom. We've sent up "911" prayers in fear or panic, hoping for immediate intervention. We've offered quiet prayers of hope, loud prayers for provision, and virtually silent whispers for clarity. For most of us, it's not a question of whether we pray; it's a question of whether we are actually connecting with the living God, and whether through our prayers we are able to experience His power and activity in our life. Power Praying takes a look at the Bible's specific instructions on how to experience the power of prayer in your life.

How do you relate to your...husband, wife, boss, co-worker, sister, brother, friend, neighbor, mother, father, teacher, classmate, daughter, son, teammate, in-law...

Let's face it. Relating to others is one of the most significant skills we need for this thing called life. God knows it, so He's given us four big relational principles that are so practical you can use them instantly to bring sanity and even health to your relational world.

James Emery White brings us the series "Relate" so that we can learn the Bible's best advice on how to win friends, succeed in our three most important personal relationships, resolve conflict with anyone, and stay in relationship with someone when doing so seems against the odds.

How do you relate to your...husband, wife, boss, co-worker, sister, brother, friend, neighbor, mother, father, teacher, classmate, daughter, son, teammate, in-law...

Let's face it. Relating to others is one of the most significant skills we need for this thing called life. God knows it, so He's given us four big relational principles that are so practical you can use them instantly to bring sanity and even health to your relational world.

James Emery White brings us the series "Relate" so that we can learn the Bible's best advice on how to win friends, succeed in our three most important personal relationships, resolve conflict with anyone, and stay in relationship with someone when doing so seems against the odds.

How do you relate to your...husband, wife, boss, co-worker, sister, brother, friend, neighbor, mother, father, teacher, classmate, daughter, son, teammate, in-law...

Let's face it. Relating to others is one of the most significant skills we need for this thing called life. God knows it, so He's given us four big relational principles that are so practical you can use them instantly to bring sanity and even health to your relational world.

James Emery White brings us the series "Relate" so that we can learn the Bible's best advice on how to win friends, succeed in our three most important personal relationships, resolve conflict with anyone, and stay in relationship with someone when doing so seems against the odds.

How do you relate to your...husband, wife, boss, co-worker, sister, brother, friend, neighbor, mother, father, teacher, classmate, daughter, son, teammate, in-law...

Let's face it. Relating to others is one of the most significant skills we need for this thing called life. God knows it, so He's given us four big relational principles that are so practical you can use them instantly to bring sanity and even health to your relational world.

James Emery White brings us the series "Relate" so that we can learn the Bible's best advice on how to win friends, succeed in our three most important personal relationships, resolve conflict with anyone, and stay in relationship with someone when doing so seems against the odds.

Is your most pressing spiritual question, "Is there a God," or "I'm not sure I like what I know about God"? Probably the latter. Most people believe in God, it's just the kind of God they are asked to believe in that is often put into play. Particularly the God of the Bible. Sometimes it can seem that the God of the Bible acts in ways that we would never dream of acting, and it’s hard to believe that God - or what we think we know about that God - is right; much less that He is worthy of worship and obedience. So is the God of the Bible angry, mean, and a bit too quick to send people to hell? Is He too hung up about divorce, homosexuality, and sex before marriage? And if the God of the Christian faith is so good, why doesn't He exert Himself instead of allowing thousands of years of human suffering to on and on? Sometimes it seems like we need a better God than we have - or at least, a better God than the Christian faith has presented, which is the only God most of us have ever heard about. We are going to tackle these questions head-on in a new series led by James Emery White titled "Searching for a Better God."

Is your most pressing spiritual question, "Is there a God," or "I'm not sure I like what I know about God"? Probably the latter. Most people believe in God, it's just the kind of God they are asked to believe in that is often put into play. Particularly the God of the Bible. Sometimes it can seem that the God of the Bible acts in ways that we would never dream of acting, and it’s hard to believe that God - or what we think we know about that God - is right; much less that He is worthy of worship and obedience. So is the God of the Bible angry, mean, and a bit too quick to send people to hell? Is He too hung up about divorce, homosexuality, and sex before marriage? And if the God of the Christian faith is so good, why doesn't He exert Himself instead of allowing thousands of years of human suffering to on and on? Sometimes it seems like we need a better God than we have - or at least, a better God than the Christian faith has presented, which is the only God most of us have ever heard about. We are going to tackle these questions head-on in a new series led by James Emery White titled "Searching for a Better God."

Is your most pressing spiritual question, "Is there a God," or "I'm not sure I like what I know about God"? Probably the latter. Most people believe in God, it's just the kind of God they are asked to believe in that is often put into play. Particularly the God of the Bible. Sometimes it can seem that the God of the Bible acts in ways that we would never dream of acting, and it’s hard to believe that God - or what we think we know about that God - is right; much less that He is worthy of worship and obedience. So is the God of the Bible angry, mean, and a bit too quick to send people to hell? Is He too hung up about divorce, homosexuality, and sex before marriage? And if the God of the Christian faith is so good, why doesn't He exert Himself instead of allowing thousands of years of human suffering to on and on? Sometimes it seems like we need a better God than we have - or at least, a better God than the Christian faith has presented, which is the only God most of us have ever heard about. We are going to tackle these questions head-on in a new series led by James Emery White titled "Searching for a Better God."

Is your most pressing spiritual question, "Is there a God," or "I'm not sure I like what I know about God"? Probably the latter. Most people believe in God, it's just the kind of God they are asked to believe in that is often put into play. Particularly the God of the Bible. Sometimes it can seem that the God of the Bible acts in ways that we would never dream of acting, and it’s hard to believe that God - or what we think we know about that God - is right; much less that He is worthy of worship and obedience. So is the God of the Bible angry, mean, and a bit too quick to send people to hell? Is He too hung up about divorce, homosexuality, and sex before marriage? And if the God of the Christian faith is so good, why doesn't He exert Himself instead of allowing thousands of years of human suffering to on and on? Sometimes it seems like we need a better God than we have - or at least, a better God than the Christian faith has presented, which is the only God most of us have ever heard about. We are going to tackle these questions head-on in a new series led by James Emery White titled "Searching for a Better God."

Is your most pressing spiritual question, "Is there a God," or "I'm not sure I like what I know about God"? Probably the latter. Most people believe in God, it's just the kind of God they are asked to believe in that is often put into play. Particularly the God of the Bible. Sometimes it can seem that the God of the Bible acts in ways that we would never dream of acting, and it’s hard to believe that God - or what we think we know about that God - is right; much less that He is worthy of worship and obedience. So is the God of the Bible angry, mean, and a bit too quick to send people to hell? Is He too hung up about divorce, homosexuality, and sex before marriage? And if the God of the Christian faith is so good, why doesn't He exert Himself instead of allowing thousands of years of human suffering to on and on? Sometimes it seems like we need a better God than we have - or at least, a better God than the Christian faith has presented, which is the only God most of us have ever heard about. We are going to tackle these questions head-on in a new series led by James Emery White titled "Searching for a Better God."

James Emery White brings a Thanksgiving weekend message about the nature of real gratitude - the kind that allows God to bring even more favor than He has already brought to bear on your life.

The first installment to this series invites those open to God to go into full search mode, looking at the many benefits to becoming a seeker. Many who are open, even interested in spiritual things never actively pursue their questions and concerns or reflect on the benefits of cultivating their spiritual life. This talk affirms the importance of spirituality, spiritual interest, and spiritual openness with a challenge to those with their car in “park” to put their lives into gear and pursue spiritual truth.

There are over 4,000 world religions, of which Christianity is only one. And Christianity itself has over 9,000 denominations, with over 600 in the United States alone. How can we make sense of other religions, the differences and similarities, as we seek for spiritual truth? In "The Idiot's Guide to Christianity and Other Religions," Mecklenburg Community Church and senior pastor James Emery White tackle the most pressing questions we have, including denominational divides, the difference between Protestants and Catholics, how Judaism fits in, whether some religions that claim to be "Christian" actually are, the challenge of Islam, the rise of Eastern religions, and whether all "good" people, regardless of religion, go to heaven. Buckle You won’t want to miss a single installment.

There are over 4,000 world religions, of which Christianity is only one. And Christianity itself has over 9,000 denominations, with over 600 in the United States alone. How can we make sense of other religions, the differences and similarities, as we seek for spiritual truth? In "The Idiot's Guide to Christianity and Other Religions," Mecklenburg Community Church and senior pastor James Emery White tackle the most pressing questions we have, including denominational divides, the difference between Protestants and Catholics, how Judaism fits in, whether some religions that claim to be "Christian" actually are, the challenge of Islam, the rise of Eastern religions, and whether all "good" people, regardless of religion, go to heaven. Buckle You won’t want to miss a single installment.

There are over 4,000 world religions, of which Christianity is only one. And Christianity itself has over 9,000 denominations, with over 600 in the United States alone. How can we make sense of other religions, the differences and similarities, as we seek for spiritual truth? In "The Idiot's Guide to Christianity and Other Religions," Mecklenburg Community Church and senior pastor James Emery White tackle the most pressing questions we have, including denominational divides, the difference between Protestants and Catholics, how Judaism fits in, whether some religions that claim to be "Christian" actually are, the challenge of Islam, the rise of Eastern religions, and whether all "good" people, regardless of religion, go to heaven. Buckle You won’t want to miss a single installment.

There are over 4,000 world religions, of which Christianity is only one. And Christianity itself has over 9,000 denominations, with over 600 in the United States alone. How can we make sense of other religions, the differences and similarities, as we seek for spiritual truth? In "The Idiot's Guide to Christianity and Other Religions," Mecklenburg Community Church and senior pastor James Emery White tackle the most pressing questions we have, including denominational divides, the difference between Protestants and Catholics, how Judaism fits in, whether some religions that claim to be "Christian" actually are, the challenge of Islam, the rise of Eastern religions, and whether all "good" people, regardless of religion, go to heaven. Buckle You won’t want to miss a single installment.

There are over 4,000 world religions, of which Christianity is only one. And Christianity itself has over 9,000 denominations, with over 600 in the United States alone. How can we make sense of other religions, the differences and similarities, as we seek for spiritual truth? In "The Idiot's Guide to Christianity and Other Religions," Mecklenburg Community Church and senior pastor James Emery White tackle the most pressing questions we have, including denominational divides, the difference between Protestants and Catholics, how Judaism fits in, whether some religions that claim to be "Christian" actually are, the challenge of Islam, the rise of Eastern religions, and whether all "good" people, regardless of religion, go to heaven. Buckle You won’t want to miss a single installment.

There are over 4,000 world religions, of which Christianity is only one. And Christianity itself has over 9,000 denominations, with over 600 in the United States alone. How can we make sense of other religions, the differences and similarities, as we seek for spiritual truth? In "The Idiot's Guide to Christianity and Other Religions," Mecklenburg Community Church and senior pastor James Emery White tackle the most pressing questions we have, including denominational divides, the difference between Protestants and Catholics, how Judaism fits in, whether some religions that claim to be "Christian" actually are, the challenge of Islam, the rise of Eastern religions, and whether all "good" people, regardless of religion, go to heaven. Buckle You won’t want to miss a single installment.

There are over 4,000 world religions, of which Christianity is only one. And Christianity itself has over 9,000 denominations, with over 600 in the United States alone. How can we make sense of other religions, the differences and similarities, as we seek for spiritual truth? In "The Idiot's Guide to Christianity and Other Religions," Mecklenburg Community Church and senior pastor James Emery White tackle the most pressing questions we have, including denominational divides, the difference between Protestants and Catholics, how Judaism fits in, whether some religions that claim to be "Christian" actually are, the challenge of Islam, the rise of Eastern religions, and whether all "good" people, regardless of religion, go to heaven. Buckle You won’t want to miss a single installment.

There is a God on the loose, and He has unleashed a great revolution on this planet. This revolution is not tame, but has been unleashed in both power and scope. It changes people, nations, and cultures. It changes the world. The question is whether you will be a part of the great revolution....whether you will be a revolutionary.

We've seen the books – "The Idiot's Guide to…", well, fill-in-the-blank. From carpentry to computers, car repair to custom upholstery, there's an "Idiot's Guide" (or "…For Dummies") book to help along the way. But what about spirituality? What if you know next to nothing about how to develop yourself spiritually, but you would like to start the journey? Maybe you know the beginning issues, God, Jesus, that kind of stuff – maybe have even crossed the line of faith – but don't know where to go from there. For four weeks Mecklenburg offered up it's own "Idiot's Guide" on spirituality, dealing with the myths of the spiritual life, the disciplines and investments of the spiritual life, the way to customize spiritual formation to your unique "pathway" of development in light of your God-given design, and how to work with the ongoing presence of sin as you make your way.

We've seen the books – "The Idiot's Guide to…", well, fill-in-the-blank. From carpentry to computers, car repair to custom upholstery, there's an "Idiot's Guide" (or "…For Dummies") book to help along the way. But what about spirituality? What if you know next to nothing about how to develop yourself spiritually, but you would like to start the journey? Maybe you know the beginning issues, God, Jesus, that kind of stuff – maybe have even crossed the line of faith – but don't know where to go from there. For four weeks Mecklenburg offered up it's own "Idiot's Guide" on spirituality, dealing with the myths of the spiritual life, the disciplines and investments of the spiritual life, the way to customize spiritual formation to your unique "pathway" of development in light of your God-given design, and how to work with the ongoing presence of sin as you make your way.

We've seen the books – "The Idiot's Guide to…", well, fill-in-the-blank. From carpentry to computers, car repair to custom upholstery, there's an "Idiot's Guide" (or "…For Dummies") book to help along the way. But what about spirituality? What if you know next to nothing about how to develop yourself spiritually, but you would like to start the journey? Maybe you know the beginning issues, God, Jesus, that kind of stuff – maybe have even crossed the line of faith – but don't know where to go from there. For four weeks Mecklenburg offered up it's own "Idiot's Guide" on spirituality, dealing with the myths of the spiritual life, the disciplines and investments of the spiritual life, the way to customize spiritual formation to your unique "pathway" of development in light of your God-given design, and how to work with the ongoing presence of sin as you make your way.

We've seen the books – "The Idiot's Guide to…", well, fill-in-the-blank. From carpentry to computers, car repair to custom upholstery, there's an "Idiot's Guide" (or "…For Dummies") book to help along the way. But what about spirituality? What if you know next to nothing about how to develop yourself spiritually, but you would like to start the journey? Maybe you know the beginning issues, God, Jesus, that kind of stuff – maybe have even crossed the line of faith – but don't know where to go from there. For four weeks Mecklenburg offered up it's own "Idiot's Guide" on spirituality, dealing with the myths of the spiritual life, the disciplines and investments of the spiritual life, the way to customize spiritual formation to your unique "pathway" of development in light of your God-given design, and how to work with the ongoing presence of sin as you make your way.

Taking it to the next level in life will call for entering the level of “impact.” But how? James Emery White explores how the level of impact is reached by becoming a minister – but don’t worry, no seminary required. In fact, chances are everything you think about when it comes to being a minister is probably wrong. But what it is may hold much of your heart’s desire.

When you touch a life, you leave a legacy. Next level living involves entering the level of influence, where people’s lives are touched by yours. How? By becoming a messenger. Must be some message…well, it is. And its not conveyed the way you might think. And not everyone conveys it in the same way. James Emery White brings “Next Level Living” to a conclusion with a look at “The Level of Influence: Becoming a Messenger.”

One of the most important dynamics in next-level living has to do with entering into the level of initiative. When it comes to spiritual life, this initiative has to do with the pursuit of maturity. Only when a life enters into this level of living – taking the initiative to become a maturer – does true “next level living” take place. Join us this weekend as senior pastor James Emery White explores what this means and helps practically apply it to life.

Everybody owns something. Even if its just your time, or natural abilities. Many of us own houses and cars, portfolios and incomes. What does this have to do with next level living? More than you might think. One of the most strategic “next levels” is the level of investment, and that means becoming a manager – leveraging all that you have, and all that you are, for maximum return. James Emery White examines the Bible’s radical, and revolutionary, teaching on next level living.

Taking it to the next level. Who hasn’t wanted to do that with their life? But what does “next level living” look like? James Emery White will explore what the Bible has to say about pursuing some of the most important levels in life, including the level of involvement, initiative, impact, investment and influence, resulting in being a member, maturer, minister, manager and messenger.

Author Malcolm Gladwell's latest bestseller is titled "Outliers: The Story of Success." According to the dictionary, an "outlier" is something that is "situated away from or classed differently." It is something that lies outside of normal experience. In his book, Gladwell explores the question of what makes someone an outlier in life, or more to the point, "Why do some people succeed far more than others?" The usual story focuses on intelligence and ambition. In Outliers, Gladwell argues that the true story of success is often found in the situation they found themselves in, and how they took advantage of their unique context. While a fascinating read, Gladwell missed examining the ultimate set of outliers who took advantage of their situations and made history, the men and women in the Bible who not only achieved success, but significance.

Author Malcolm Gladwell's latest bestseller is titled "Outliers: The Story of Success." According to the dictionary, an "outlier" is something that is "situated away from or classed differently." It is something that lies outside of normal experience. In his book, Gladwell explores the question of what makes someone an outlier in life, or more to the point, "Why do some people succeed far more than others?" The usual story focuses on intelligence and ambition. In Outliers, Gladwell argues that the true story of success is often found in the situation they found themselves in, and how they took advantage of their unique context. While a fascinating read, Gladwell missed examining the ultimate set of outliers who took advantage of their situations and made history, the men and women in the Bible who not only achieved success, but significance.

Author Malcolm Gladwell's latest bestseller is titled "Outliers: The Story of Success." According to the dictionary, an "outlier" is something that is "situated away from or classed differently." It is something that lies outside of normal experience. In his book, Gladwell explores the question of what makes someone an outlier in life, or more to the point, "Why do some people succeed far more than others?" The usual story focuses on intelligence and ambition. In Outliers, Gladwell argues that the true story of success is often found in the situation they found themselves in, and how they took advantage of their unique context. While a fascinating read, Gladwell missed examining the ultimate set of outliers who took advantage of their situations and made history, the men and women in the Bible who not only achieved success, but significance.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word "theology"? Something deep, dark and secret? Something dull, dry and boring? How about something alive, vibrant, and relevant? James Emery White will be taking his popular "Introduction to Christian Theology" course he has taught for years at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and packaging it for everyone to enjoy.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word "theology"? Something deep, dark and secret? Something dull, dry and boring? How about something alive, vibrant, and relevant? James Emery White will be taking his popular "Introduction to Christian Theology" course he has taught for years at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and packaging it for everyone to enjoy.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word "theology"? Something deep, dark and secret? Something dull, dry and boring? How about something alive, vibrant, and relevant? James Emery White will be taking his popular "Introduction to Christian Theology" course he has taught for years at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and packaging it for everyone to enjoy.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word "theology"? Something deep, dark and secret? Something dull, dry and boring? How about something alive, vibrant, and relevant? James Emery White will be taking his popular "Introduction to Christian Theology" course he has taught for years at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and packaging it for everyone to enjoy.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word "theology"? Something deep, dark and secret? Something dull, dry and boring? How about something alive, vibrant, and relevant? James Emery White will be taking his popular "Introduction to Christian Theology" course he has taught for years at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and packaging it for everyone to enjoy.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word "theology"? Something deep, dark and secret? Something dull, dry and boring? How about something alive, vibrant, and relevant? James Emery White will be taking his popular "Introduction to Christian Theology" course he has taught for years at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and packaging it for everyone to enjoy.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word "theology"? Something deep, dark and secret? Something dull, dry and boring? How about something alive, vibrant, and relevant? James Emery White will be taking his popular "Introduction to Christian Theology" course he has taught for years at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and packaging it for everyone to enjoy.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word "theology"? Something deep, dark and secret? Something dull, dry and boring? How about something alive, vibrant, and relevant? James Emery White will be taking his popular "Introduction to Christian Theology" course he has taught for years at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and packaging it for everyone to enjoy.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word "theology"? Something deep, dark and secret? Something dull, dry and boring? How about something alive, vibrant, and relevant? James Emery White will be taking his popular "Introduction to Christian Theology" course he has taught for years at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and packaging it for everyone to enjoy.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word "theology"? Something deep, dark and secret? Something dull, dry and boring? How about something alive, vibrant, and relevant? James Emery White will be taking his popular "Introduction to Christian Theology" course he has taught for years at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and packaging it for everyone to enjoy.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word "theology"? Something deep, dark and secret? Something dull, dry and boring? How about something alive, vibrant, and relevant? James Emery White will be taking his popular "Introduction to Christian Theology" course he has taught for years at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and packaging it for everyone to enjoy.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word "theology"? Something deep, dark and secret? Something dull, dry and boring? How about something alive, vibrant, and relevant? James Emery White will be taking his popular "Introduction to Christian Theology" course he has taught for years at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and packaging it for everyone to enjoy.

A specific expose of the book and its claims. Specifically that Mary Magdalene and Jesus were lovers, had a child, and founded a bloodline kept secret by generations. Further, that the gospel records are wholly misleading and inaccurate, and the Gnostic gospels provide the more complete account of Jesus and Mary’s life. The manuscript reflects moments throughout the talk where “background” images were shown.

The first installment to this series explores the person of Mary Magdalene –specifically the Bible’s teaching on her life. She truly was a significant and intriguing figure, but there is much to separate when it comes to fact and fiction.

“Understanding the Will of God” will explore all aspects of God’s will and how it relates to human life. How does God’s will work? How do I know God’s will? How does God’s will play into suffering and tragedy? How does prayer factor into God’s will? James Emery White explores “Discovering and Pursuing God’s Will,” a look at the five sources for finding God’s will for your life.

The world seems out-of-whack, broken, with suffering and tragedy seemingly everywhere. If there is a God, and His will is supposed to be supreme – and not only that, bent on love – then either it doesn’t add up, or we have some very fuzzy math.

Prayer is supposed to be a pipeline to God, but what does that mean? Can it alter God’s will? If not, why bother praying? Few areas are more puzzling to consider than prayer and the will of God for your life. James Emery White brings “Understanding the Will of God” to a conclusion by looking at one of the most confusing issues related to faith: prayer and the will of God.

Unhindered. A word that could change your life. A word that could change your families' lives. Your friend's lives. A word that could change the future of our city. Our world. Our church.

Unhindered. A word that could change your life. A word that could change your families' lives. Your friend's lives. A word that could change the future of our city. Our world. Our church.

Unhindered. A word that could change your life. A word that could change your families' lives. Your friend's lives. A word that could change the future of our city. Our world. Our church.

We all sin.  We also want to relate to God.  As one writer described himself, "I am an angel with an incredible capacity for beer."  This sets up one of the great tortures of the human soul.  As the apostle Paul wrote in the New Testament, "I am unspiritual...I do not understand what I do.  For what I want to do I do not do...For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.  For what I do is not the good I want to do; no, the evil I do not want to do - this I keep on doing" (Romans 7:14-19, NIV).  So who are we when we sin - our true selves or a shadow?  What does sin do to our desire to relate to God?  And how is God with all this - is it a dealbreaker, or does the Bible jump into the mess of our lives and help us sort out how to deal with being both saint and sinner?

We all sin.  We also want to relate to God.  As one writer described himself, "I am an angel with an incredible capacity for beer."  This sets up one of the great tortures of the human soul.  As the apostle Paul wrote in the New Testament, "I am unspiritual...I do not understand what I do.  For what I want to do I do not do...For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.  For what I do is not the good I want to do; no, the evil I do not want to do - this I keep on doing" (Romans 7:14-19, NIV).  So who are we when we sin - our true selves or a shadow?  What does sin do to our desire to relate to God?  And how is God with all this - is it a dealbreaker, or does the Bible jump into the mess of our lives and help us sort out how to deal with being both saint and sinner?

We all sin.  We also want to relate to God.  As one writer described himself, "I am an angel with an incredible capacity for beer."  This sets up one of the great tortures of the human soul.  As the apostle Paul wrote in the New Testament, "I am unspiritual...I do not understand what I do.  For what I want to do I do not do...For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.  For what I do is not the good I want to do; no, the evil I do not want to do - this I keep on doing" (Romans 7:14-19, NIV).  So who are we when we sin - our true selves or a shadow?  What does sin do to our desire to relate to God?  And how is God with all this - is it a dealbreaker, or does the Bible jump into the mess of our lives and help us sort out how to deal with being both saint and sinner?

We all sin.  We also want to relate to God.  As one writer described himself, "I am an angel with an incredible capacity for beer."  This sets up one of the great tortures of the human soul.  As the apostle Paul wrote in the New Testament, "I am unspiritual...I do not understand what I do.  For what I want to do I do not do...For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.  For what I do is not the good I want to do; no, the evil I do not want to do - this I keep on doing" (Romans 7:14-19, NIV).  So who are we when we sin - our true selves or a shadow?  What does sin do to our desire to relate to God?  And how is God with all this - is it a dealbreaker, or does the Bible jump into the mess of our lives and help us sort out how to deal with being both saint and sinner?