Heavenly Father, Thank you that you are near and not far off. That you’re present, and not distant. We’re so grateful. Of any time of the calendar, we remember this truth at Christmas time most of all. That you sent your one and only Son to take on flesh and dwell among us. The eternal […]
Read more "A Prayer for the Weary"We recently finished up our fall 2020 class, ‘How to Grow’. We had 18 Crosspointers go through it, as we read through and discussed How to Grow by Darryl Dash. We had singles and couples; teenagers and retirees and everywhere in between. We had people join in-person and online. And we hope to offer this […]
Read more "Testimonies from ‘How to Grow’ Class"In our current ministry year (September 2020-August 2021), we believe the Lord is calling us to make progress in four specific areas as His people. Praying in Total Dependence Equipping the Saints Growing into Maturity Walking in Love Together We cast vision in August and September to these areas in a message series called ‘Reset.’ […]
Read more "Praying in Total Dependence"Below are 15 reasons why we (Heather and I) give of our money first and foremost to the Lord’s work in and through Crosspoint, and one reason why we don’t give. I share these with you to give you a window into our motivations, and to encourage you in your own growth in giving. 2 […]
Read more "Why We Do and Don’t Give of Our Money"Through our years of marriage, she has spoken words to me that are like honey to my soul and apples of gold…Here are 8 phrases that she has said, written, and/or typed to me before. Words that have strengthened me.
Read more "My Wife Says To Me…"Hebrews 4:12: For the word of God is living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation of soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 2 Timothy 3:16-17: All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, […]
Read more "Word is Greater"Paul writes this in 1 Thessalonians 2:11, As you know, like a father with his own children, we encouraged, comforted, and implored each one of you to live worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory. As a pastor and elder at Crosspoint, I desire to do that well in the […]
Read more "Encouraging, Comforting, Imploring"On a weekly basis in our Sunday program, we share evidences of God’s grace and work in the life of Crosspoint and our community. Below, are the evidences (July-September 2020) collected into one post. May these lead us to an attitude of thankfulness to and worship of our God who is at work, not only […]
Read more "Evidences Of God’s Grace: July-September 2020"I really enjoy the book of the Bible, 1 Peter. I love how relevant that it is to given situations, including the one we are in right now. Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, wrote the letter to believers who had been scattered throughout multiple geographic regions. And he’s writing to believers who are facing […]
Read more "Truth For All Seasons"A guest blog post from Crosspoint’s Worship and Communications Intern, Chris Garcia… In my early high school years, my dad would intentionally remind me that I needed to make my faith my own; that there would come a time when I’m not going to have anyone waking me up for church in the morning […]
Read more "Whose Faith is it Anyways?: A College Kid’s Reflection on Growing Up in a Christian Home"