This past week was a difficult one for our community. We had two major incidents on back-to-back days here in Gentilly. They occurred on the western and eastern edges of our community. Both ended with police chasing down and capturing young, violent New Orleanians who have lost their way and no longer value human life. Both incidents occurred on the doorsteps of a community organization with whom we've locked arms: Bethel Colony and Nelson Charter School. MORE
New Teaching Series - Resolved
For whatever reason, we've decided as a culture that January 1st is a good time for change. In spite of our good intentions, rarely do we see any sustaining impact on our lives.
Yet the life of a Christian is supposed to be one that is constantly evolving, straining towards conformity to the image of Jesus. MORE
Last Updated ( Thursday, 19 January 2012 10:48 )
launching another ambassador
School teachers. Street preachers. Welders. Graphic Artists. Investment Bankers. Volunteers. Salesmen. Doctors. Bankers. Pharmacists.
These are a few of the roles that we have had the privilege of filling as ambassadors of reconciliation here in New Orleans. MORE
Last Updated ( Thursday, 29 December 2011 14:02 )
moving
"When do you want to start? We'll get you a set of keys."
Alf and Troy walked out of the principal's office with their mouths open. God had just opened the doors for us to move into the building that was actually our first choice a couple of years ago. MORE
Last Updated ( Thursday, 05 January 2012 11:25 )
the Chr1stmas season
4 perspectives on the life of Jesus.
The Spirit chose to deliver to us four different Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. That seems to be an astounding blessing that we often take for granted. Each writer brings a bit of a different viewpoint to the narrative of Jesus. Together these four Gospels put together a well-rounded picture of the God-Man who came to seek and save the lost. MORE
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