“Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.” Matthew 5: 23-24

A simple “I’m sorry” is polite and thoughtful for the minor mishaps we encounter throughout the day. But what about the major relational problems we encounter – when is an apology not an apology? Saying your sorry is a good thing when it comes from the heart. Before Recovery I said “sorry” a million times to my wife but I never changed a thing to make it right. One could imagine just how shallow and hollow those apologies were as the repeated destructive behavior continued. So how do we put some truth and conviction into our amends? In CR, we start with God’s word and the verse from Matthew is a great one. Jesus tells us to make things right with our brothers and sisters, how can we say we love God and yet loathe others? Through inventory, confession, and surrendering our short comings to God, we enter into amends and forgiveness humbly and with a sincere desire to right the wrongs. “I’m sorry” takes on a whole new meaning; looking another in the eye and owning up to your faults, being willing to make things right as far as it depends on you, being kind and thoughtful in your actions, and knowing that God is with you every step of the way is a recipe for changed lives. Love God, Love people, Jesus first! Dana Cramer

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Celebrate Recovery/Crossroads Church Calendar May 16 – May 22, 2016

Friday, May 20: Teaching Night

• 6 pm: Our Hospitality Team is preparing a wonderful meal for you this Friday. Please join us for dinner and fellowship.
• 7 pm: Join us for an hour of Worship and a message by Damon on “Forgiveness”
• 8 pm: Open Share Groups.
• 9 pm: Solid Rock Café

Monday: Join us for Sponsorship Training in Crossroads Church conference room from 6:30-8pm. Tuesday Nights: We have an open share group meeting for men from 6:30-7:30 pm in room 140. Notice: A new Men’s Mixed Issue 12-Step Group is forming now. Please sign up on Friday nights or contact [email protected]. Questions? For more information, contact [email protected], or call the church office at 970-203-9201.