How To Host a Facebook Watch Party

March 28, 2020, By: Jimmy Scruggs

As we scatter throughout Northern Colorado and abroad, hosting a watch party during the LiveCast (Thur. 6:30pm, Sun. 10:00am) is a great way to connect with your framily. Here are some tools to help you engage with your framily. Your role as the host is vital; engagement is key! WELCOME: Welcome and greet each one […]

Celebrating Ministry Activities :: March 28, 2020

March 28, 2020, By: Jimmy Scruggs

Every now and again, our church staff will engage in a practice we call “Share Good News.” We simply go around the circle and each person will share something good that’s happening in his/her life. We celebrate answered prayer, an estate sale score, and everything in between. Life right now looks a little weird, and […]

Daily Examen

March 27, 2020, By: Jimmy Scruggs

Since the object of our love is infinite, we can always love more and more perfectly. St. Ignatius of Loyola O send out your light and your truth; let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling. Then I will go to the altar of God, to God […]

Our Commitment to Slow the Spread of COVID-19

March 25, 2020, By: Jimmy Scruggs

The health and safety of all people is of the highest importance to us. Based on the recommendations of the CDC, Larimer County and the healthcare community, these are the actions we are taking to slow the spread of COVID-19, and to protect our staff, volunteers and the community: CDC Recommendations and Our Unique Mission […]

Evening Light

March 25, 2020, By: Jimmy Scruggs

May God be merciful to us and bless us, show us the light of his countenance and come to us. Psalm 67:1 It’s been a long day of news and announcements concerning the coronavirus outbreak. I’m grateful for my morning prayer walk and Ryan’s Morning Drop of Hope, because shortly after the day spun away […]

In the Waiting

March 24, 2020, By: Jimmy Scruggs

So then, my friends and family, when you come together to eat, wait for one another— 1 Corinthians 11 Generous God, help us rest our lives in your goodness. Give us the patience and endurance to wait for our neighbors who also depend on your goodness. Amen Have you ever hiked with a tired child—one who […]

The Name Game

March 23, 2020, By: Jimmy Scruggs

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1 Gracious God, help us to become masters of recognizing and regulating our own emotions and thus a transforming presence in […]

Delusion of Control

March 23, 2020, By: Jimmy Scruggs

“Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 These are dangerous and crazy times we are living in. When the world around you seems out of control, what can you do? God is a good start. Remembering how He designed us, gives us some control […]

How To Set Up Online Giving

March 21, 2020, By: Jimmy Scruggs

We won’t be able to care for our church family and extend that care into the community unless we give regularly and generously during this time. If you typically give during a gathering at the Taft Avenue facility, please lean into other ways of giving. Here’s how: On a Smartphone: Send a text message: “crossroads” […]

Take Courage

March 20, 2020, By: Jimmy Scruggs

Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side. Later that night, the boat was pounded by the waves, and the wind was against it. Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him, they were terrified. “It’s […]