In America we find ourselves in tumultuous times regarding race relations. There are many theories and hypothesis on how these issues should be addressed and corrected. Our society is one of extremes, so each side thinks that their way is the only way that change can be produced. However, the only place that has the answer to all these questions is the church. As the church it is a time now that we can no longer lean into the extremes of either red or blue, but come into the middle to find a new way that combines the two creating the color purple. 

In America we find ourselves in tumultuous times regarding race relations. There are many theories and hypothesis on how these issues should be addressed and corrected. Our society is one of extremes, so each side thinks that their way is the only way that change can be produced. However, the only place that has the answer to all these questions is the church. As the church it is a time now that we can no longer lean into the extremes of either red or blue, but come into the middle to find a new way that combines the two creating the color purple. 

In America we find ourselves in tumultuous times regarding race relations. There are many theories and hypothesis on how these issues should be addressed and corrected. Our society is one of extremes, so each side thinks that their way is the only way that change can be produced. However, the only place that has the answer to all these questions is the church. As the church it is a time now that we can no longer lean into the extremes of either red or blue, but come into the middle to find a new way that combines the two creating the color purple. 

There are times where we have just found ourselves at the end of a fight we have won and before we can even enjoy the celebration we find ourselves in another fight. Guest speaker Pastor Aaron Austin comes to Engage to share on how to win the fight after the fight. Pastor Aaron highlights in the life of Elijah the prophet how we can win the fight just as he did.

On the eve of the day we, as a nation, celebrate freedom and independence Billy Humphrey reminds us of the freedom offered by Jesus. In this life we will be a slave to one of two things, sin or righteousness. Billy shows us how we can be saved from our bondage to sin and experience true freedom.