crossroads

Family Sunday

Rules

The Backstory

The Back Story: Creation began good. Later its perfect order was broken. Jesus came BECAUSE of that; to fix it; to fix us.

Mary and the God Who Knew Her by Name

The meaning of Easter goes beyond religion. We can see that in Jesus' short conversation with Mary Magdelene after He rose from the dead.

In the Garden

A life given to God is harder than we want. Even Jesus was tempted not to go to the cross. He calls us to persevere, as He did.

Servanthood

Surrender to God is part of the Christian life. Jesus served people; so should we. Who in your life needs help?

The Temple

Our bodies are meant to be temples of God, a place for Him to dwell. Is yours? What needs to be removed? What needs to be added?

Entering the Kingdom

Have you tried to enter God's kingdom as your own king or queen? As a spectator? As God's student? Or as a true subject of the King?

The Reconciliation

Love is not just feelings. As emotions fade, love becomes a choice. And the choice must continue over time. That's how God loves us.

The Lessons

The initial emotion of love teaches us sacrifice, forgiveness, and vulnerability.

The Diagram

Know that feeling when you first fall in love? God's love is that intense all the time. His desire is for us and our joy.

The Great Divide

We define love in many ways that serve us. God's version is selfless, generous, and forgiving. And God's version is the real one.

Looking Good

We care how others perceive us. We should: God told us we are the light of the world. Our faith should look good to those around us.

Stamina

Do you want your faith to endure? Prepare for your trials. Get rid of distractions from God. And look at Him rather than your hardships.

Strength

To grow in physical strength, you must push your body to the limits; the same is true of our faith. Test the limits of your faith.

I Work Out: Rehab

Whatever you believe about yourself, God has given you value that can't be taken away. You can see it when you take care of others.

Communion

Jesus gave His life to give us a new day. Remember the price He paid for us, and give Him this new year.

Christmas

Love

Our greatest opportunity to love God is to show love to children. Our duty—parent or not—is to raise them well and show them Him.

Joy

You know that look a person gets when you give them the perfect gift? Give that to God.

Peace

Peace requires that we forgive others and let go of bitterness toward God; surrender our whole lives; and nurture peace within us.

Hope

Myth 4: Jesus is Not a Profit Seeker

You can't take it with you, but you can send it forward. Be generous, and when you enjoy your reward in heaven, you won't regret it.

Myth 3: Giving When I Feel Led is Enough

God calls us to give 10% of our money for ministry and the needy. It's tough. It takes planning. But God blesses us when we give.

Myth 2: I Don't Have Extra

Most of us have more extra than we think. And our extra isn't always meant for us. Giving is the first step to financial freedom.

Money Myths

Your spiritual checkbook is the same thing as your physical checkbook. Each financial decision you make is a spiritual decision.

Football Sunday

Wake Up!

It's time to wake up spiritually. That means listening to God's call, stepping out of comfort, and face the day.

The Remodel

Remodeling your house is hard work. So does remodeling your life. It may be messy and it may cost you, but God's plans are worth it.

The Bedroom

We shut the bedoom door when company comes over. What areas of your life are off-limits to God? To be close to God, let Him in.