Mike Larsen

I became very good at hiding long before I understood it as a survival mechanism. I learned to shrink myself in doorways, in conversations, in rooms where the wrong kind of attention could snap the air like a belt, and under beds with my face in a pillow when the abuse got real.

In the tapestry of the Christian church, one recurring challenge stands out starkly: the relentless appetite of culture to consume and reshape the church's vision. Time and again, we witness how societal currents, trends, and ideologies subtly infiltrate the very essence of our spiritual mission.

Over my years as a pastor, I've heard some tough questions asked about the Bible and about God.... If you have questions but are struggling to find the right answers, the second edition of Thanks for Asking is the perfect place to start....

It is easy to look at our world and feel that polarization and division are worse than they have ever been. So where is God in all of this? Is he really in control? Or has he abandoned his vision and mission for humanity and the world....

As I write this book, we are in the middle of a global pandemic. Due to COVID-19, communities worldwide have experienced significant loss of life, businesses are forced to close down, people are out of work, and the economy is all but collapsing.

It was the summer of 1961. Vince Lombardi, the iconic coach of the Green Bay Packers, started the training camp by holding something that needed no explanation. His words have since become legendary.

As we journey along, we will discover what it means to follow Jesus and recognize God’s mission to redeem the world. We will see how God has gifted us and uniquely designed us to play a part in His plan and he will show us how to see people as God sees them....