We live in a self-obsessed culture. But Jesus Christ, being God in human flesh, said He came not to be served, but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many. We find in Him a surprising combination of gentleness and boldness.

We live in an increasingly isolated culture. The Church is a family where we can find authentic relationships. And that kind of authenticity requires not only that we are to show hospitality but also that we walk in vulnerability—doing for others and allowing others to do for us.

We live in a culture that is desperate to be a part of something significant. But that desire becomes misguided when we are the focus. God is the “unmoved Mover.” His divine movement sets us into motion, living on Missio Dei—the Mission of God.