Why I serve – Rachel Brooks

Around Crosspoint, our volunteers truly are at the heart of what we do.  Without our volunteers, God-glorifying, life-changing ministry just wouldn’t happen.  So why do our volunteers serve?  Why do they join Jesus in His invitation to be a part of a mission that is greater than themselves? Here is one testimony from Rachel Brooks, […]

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Watch Where You’re Going

Heather and I were in a local store the other day, and as we were making our way down this one particular aisle, a small child was walking happily along, but with his head turned to the side.  He was on a crash course with me.  Whether you’re a parent or not, you’ve seen this […]

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Running Through the Pain

Heather and I love to watch our kids compete in their various sports.  It truly is a joy.  Today was no different.  In the fall, our son, Eli, runs cross country for Eureka Middle School, and so this morning we got the opportunity to watch him and the other Hornets run in a big cross […]

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When we face struggle

REM said it this way… ‘Everybody hurts…sometimes.’  There is truth to that line, not because REM sang it, but because it reflects a Biblical truth.  That in this life, one theme is suffering and struggle.  Now, this blog post is already getting you excited, huh?!  🙂 But the reality of life is that it is […]

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Encouragement? Yes Please!

From Kevin Funk… If any of you who are reading this know me, you will find out that one of my spiritual gifts is the gift of encouragement.  Now I’m not saying this as some sort of pat-on-the-back comment.  I receive joy when I’m able to come along side someone in a time of need […]

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“Daddy, watch me.”

Our family went on a camping vacation to northern Michigan in July.  It was a great getaway for our family.  Lots of memories were made and lots of family bonding took place.  On the way home, we took a break from camping and stayed the night in a hotel for the evening.  After 7 nights […]

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