Moving from Unordinary to Ordinary – Part 1

I believe if we are to increasingly reflect how the Scriptures call us to live, these actions must become ordinary among believers in Christ. While we could list a multitude, here are four actions that deal specifically with our mouths, words, and relationships.

Key Prayer

So, last Fall, my key to our van went missing. We still have the other key, but this one just up and vanished, like that sock that somehow manages to work its way out of a load of laundry somewhere between the washer and the dryer, never to be found again. Up to this point […]

Why We Give – God is our Creator and Provider

Do I truly trust that God is my provider? Do I truly trust that He will meet my needs? It’s not always easy to write that check, especially when things are tight financially, but it’s freeing to also say “okay Lord, I’m trusting You!” And I can say, for nearly 40 years, that God really is my provider, and He does meet my needs.

Treasuring the Word

I love thinking of Bible study as digging for treasure. When I do, it causes me to think through three things: proper tools, the act of digging, and reflecting on the value of the treasure I find. My hope is to give you a place to start when it comes to reading your Bible and how you can begin exposing yourself to God’s Word regularly.

Evidences of God’s Grace: July – September 2017

Earlier this year, we began sharing in our Sunday program, evidences of God’s grace and work in the life of Crosspoint and our community. Below, are the evidences (July – September) collected into one post. May these lead us to an attitude of thankfulness to and worship of our God who is at work, not […]

In your marriage, go first

And His invitation continues to be to us, come follow me. Follow my example, follow my way of life. Put your trust and faith in me, and by my grace, power, and Word, I will transform you more and more into my image. Jesus went first, so that we might follow Him.

Approaching Sundays: After

So you’ve gathered together on a Sunday. You’ve engaged in fellowship, serving, worship, and the Scriptures. You’ve been encouraged and taught from the Word, and now you’re headed out the door. Now what?

Why We Give – “We have enjoyed giving to Him”

In the beginning, tithing was difficult because we could see what the money could go towards in other areas, more of an obligation of tithing compared to how our giving is now. God worked in our hearts to have faith when giving and we have enjoyed giving to Him what He has blessed us with.

Approaching Sundays: During

So, you’ve prepared to gather together with the Body of Christ on Sunday morning. You’ve spent time in the passage that will be preached on. You’ve spent time in prayer. You’ve prioritized the Sunday gathering in your schedule. And now it’s Sunday morning. Now what? Now that you’re gathered together with other believers, how should you approach that time together?

Once…But Now…

For the believer in Christ, we all have a “once…but now…” story. More than likely, we have multiple stories. Stories of what our hearts, attitudes, and lives were like before following and trusting in Jesus, and then what changed and is changing since following Him.