Less is More

January 11, 2021, By: Jimmy Scruggs

“He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.” John 3:30 (TLB)   “I read this verse last week and I thought what a perfect recovery verse – Becoming less so I can be more of what God would have me be. Just how do we do that? Honestly, the answer eluded […]
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Fitting In

January 06, 2021, By: Jimmy Scruggs

“My purpose is to give life in all its fullness.” John 10:10 (TLB)   “Fitting in” is something many people have struggled with over the years. Where do we fit in with God, family, friends, community, work? Have you ever asked yourself -“Why am I here”- I did all the time before I met God in […]
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Spiritual Procrastination

December 28, 2020, By: Jimmy Scruggs

“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves, Do what it says.” James 1:22   A new year is right around the corner and as I think of this year, I am grateful for so many things, in spite of the pandemic. There is one Principle in CR I am especially grateful for […]
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The Greatest Gift

December 21, 2020, By: Jimmy Scruggs

“Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time […]
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Dwell Richly In Christ

December 14, 2020, By: Jimmy Scruggs

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.” Colossians 3:16   In Celebrate Recovery we talk a lot about turning our life and will over to the care of God. Significant life change doesn’t seem to happen until we take Principle 3-Step 3. And even after we give our life to Jesus, living in his […]
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Talk It Out

December 08, 2020, By: Jimmy Scruggs

“For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10   It’s a lot easier to talk about the good things in life then it is to talk about the tough stuff. I was listening to a friend recently, they needed some […]
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The Committee

December 03, 2020, By: Jimmy Scruggs

“Let the peace of Christ keep you in tune with each other, in stepwith each other. None of this going off and doing your own thing. And cultivate thankfulness. Let the word of Christ—the message—have the run of the house.” Colossians 3:15-16 (MSG)    Oh, those painful days when the committee takes over. It doesn’t take […]
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Important Update Regarding In-person Services

November 25, 2020, By: Jimmy Scruggs

Dear Crossroads Friends: Thanks for your hope-filled and flexible attitude during these strange times. By now we’re sure you’re aware that Colorado and Larimer County are at Level-Red (Severe Risk) on the Covid Dashboard. So, what does that mean for us? Limited In-person Gathering Option Continues We’ve consulted with the county and are clear to […]
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Thankful

November 23, 2020, By: Jimmy Scruggs

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3: 5-6   It’s that time of year again; Thursday marks the holiday season with Thanksgiving and then the busy rush to Christmas and New Year’s. How […]
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Hope for the Hopeless

November 16, 2020, By: Jimmy Scruggs

“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” Psalm 42:5  “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12  Step 2- “We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to […]
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