Hurricane Katrina changed New Orleans forever.  For the past five years since, hurricane-force passion has been working to keep that change positive.  "Change from Within" features the stories of three different people using three completely different paths to rebuild the city for the better ... and keep it that way.

Considered one of the most influential women of the twentieth century, Mother Teresa devoted her life to serving the poorest of the poor, with the motto: "To love until it hurts."  The 100th anniversary of her birth is now being celebrated around the world.

What to do to evoke one of the great leaders of generations past?  MC Yogi decided to rap, and in the process spins a tale that would warm anyone's heart.  He tells the story of Gandhi in a unique style that proves the message comes through regardless of medium.

Being the hands and feet of Jesus in a broken world.  Thanks to TWOTP.

Living lives that collide with those of the marginalized.  Thanks to TWOTP.

Christ's demand to love our neighbor through redistribution.  Thanks to TWOTP.

Is the gospel we preach good news for the rich and poor alike?  Thanks to TWOTP.

Following Jesus with our hands, our feet, and our resources.  Thanks to TWOTP.

"In you, O Lord, I take refuge; let me never be put to shame."  Thanks to TWOTP.

Although Amitabha Sadangi has assisted hundreds of thousands of families in India, he doesn’t believe in charity.

"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.  This is what the ancients were commended for."

“In the same way, any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple.”

With these words, Jesus turned away large crowds who were following Him. With grace and authority, He beckoned potential followers to consider the demands of discipleship. For most, the price was too high and the cost was too great.

In the 2000 years since Jesus spoke these words, it begs the question: Do we in contemporary Christianity realize the high price of following Jesus? Do we understand the great cost for all who call themselves followers of Christ?

Take a closer look at the words of Jesus that require us to consider the implications of the gospel for every facet of our lives.

Part 2 of 8.

“In the same way, any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple.”

With these words, Jesus turned away large crowds who were following Him. With grace and authority, He beckoned potential followers to consider the demands of discipleship. For most, the price was too high and the cost was too great.

In the 2000 years since Jesus spoke these words, it begs the question: Do we in contemporary Christianity realize the high price of following Jesus? Do we understand the great cost for all who call themselves followers of Christ?

Take a closer look at the words of Jesus that require us to consider the implications of the gospel for every facet of our lives.

Part 1 of 8.

Johnathan Dodson deconstructs the dualism of American Christianity in order to reconstruct a whole Gospel around Jesus Christ as Lord.

In this message, Johnathan Dodson speaks about the communal character of the Gospel, unpacking very practical ways to cultivate “steady state community.”

Johnathan Dodson argues that mission is not optional but essential, spending considerable time on how to live "everyday life with gospel intentionality.”

Gospel communities on mission are living God's design to renew cities.

May God shine His light upon us all.

In this Princeton University graduation address, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos makes the case that our character is reflected not in the gifts we're endowed with at birth, but by the choices we make over the course of a lifetime.