This is the fundamental assumption of modern life. And if we are our own, then it's up to us to forge our own identities and to make our lives significant. But while that may sound empowering, it turns out to be a crushing responsibility―one that never actually delivers on its promise of a free and fulfilled life, but instead leaves us burned out, depressed, anxious, and alone. But the Christian gospel offers a strikingly different vision. In You Are Not Your Own, Alan Noble explores how this simple truth reframes the way we understand ourselves, our families, our society, and God.

"In an effort to help us consume a more balanced, healthy diet of information, Brett McCracken has created the "Wisdom Pyramid." Inspired by the food pyramid model, the Wisdom Pyramid challenges us to increase our intake of enduring, trustworthy sources (like the Bible) while moderating our consumption of less reliable sources (like the internet and social media)."

Have you ever walked up to a conversation and quickly realized everyone was sharing ideas that contradicted your faith? Maybe in the conversation, someone even made a hostile comment about the Christian faith. Most of us experience moments like this on a regular basis, whether at the office, in the neighborhood or at family events and we ask ourselves, “How does Jesus want me to engage?” The answer to this question can be difficult, especially when we experience a sense of hostility or indifference. We would like to invite you to join us on February 23rd, as Dr. Darrell Bock, author of Cultural Intelligence, will be visiting with us to share what it looks like to engage with our culture in a uniquely Christian way.