“I pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead…” Ephesians 1:19-20 Holy week was awesome this year and I hope you all spent some time in reading the word, prayer, and meditation. As I was […]

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 Easter is fast approaching and churches are gearing up for Good Friday and Easter services. In fact, Celebrate Recovery at Crossroads will have a special Good Friday […]

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 Where is God in the darkness? He’s right where He is supposed to be; at work in our lives, even when we can’t seem […]

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 I heard a great message on FEAR yesterday at Crossroads, check it out online. Fear happens to be one of my favorite subjects to write about, not because I like it, but because I’ve had so […]

“Continue to love each other with true brotherly love. Don’t forget to be kind to strangers; for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it.” Hebrews 13:1 One of the best cures I know for loneliness is to care for the lonely; many of us have been in that position and understand […]

“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.” Psalm 139:23-24 I think of my prayer life and I have to be honest, sometimes I’m hitting on all cylinders and sometimes I’m […]

“Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship.” Romans 12:1 Saying “yes” to Jesus sounds easy enough, but there will be times when the meaning and depth of our decision will be tested as our […]

“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know what God wants you to do, and you will know how good and pleasing and perfect his will really is.” Romans 12:2 Change starts with prayer and […]

“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “Love the Lord God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on […]

“So this is my prayer: that your love will flourish and that you will not only love much but well. Learn to love appropriately. You need to use your head and test your feelings so that your love is sincere and intelligent, not sentimental gush. Love a lovers life, circumspect and exemplary, a life Jesus […]