Simply Enough

March 19, 2020, By: Jimmy Scruggs

Every generous act of giving comes from above. James, the brother of Jesus Giving God, we are amazed by your creative generosity. Help us to trust and participate in your way of sharing and providing. Give us eyes to see who is being left out; and give us the courage to broaden our circles of […]
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A Daily Drop of Nature

March 18, 2020, By: Jimmy Scruggs

The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy. Psalm 65 Creator God who is present in Jesus and every creature, forgive our small, cramped sense of life. During these unsettling days, draw us into your larger LOVE so that we might […]
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Victory Over Trouble

March 16, 2020, By: Jimmy Scruggs

In Celebrate Recovery, we talk about our troubles. Some come from our own making and some do not. Some we have control over and some we do not. Some happen to us without any fault of our own. While we may have troubles, it’s important to know that God has the solution. “I have told […]
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A New Way of Gathering: The 30-Day Plan

March 14, 2020, By: Jimmy Scruggs

Did you miss Pastor Ryan’s live video address last night? (It’s not really an “address”; More like a fireside chat with his faithful dog, Roman in and out of the picture.) Watch here; or read on for the summary. Also, check out our Ministry Update Hub for everything you need to know. We began with […]
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Two Kinds of People

March 09, 2020, By: Jimmy Scruggs

“Healthy people don’t need a doctor – sick people do. I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.” Mark 2:17 This time leading up to Easter is a powerful season. You can’t have Easter without talking about forgiveness. The fullness of forgiveness requires accepting […]
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SRO for Jesus

March 02, 2020, By: Jimmy Scruggs

“For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” John 3:17 Standing room only at the Celebrate Recovery/Crossroads. That’s the way it was last Friday night during our Celebration Night. The last Friday of the month, we celebrate recovery birthdays and milestones. People shared recovery […]
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The Ultimate Paradox

February 24, 2020, By: Jimmy Scruggs

“But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.” 1 Corinthians 15:10 The ultimate paradox of recovery is this: You have to surrender to win! […]
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Fitting In

February 17, 2020, By: Jimmy Scruggs

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

February 10, 2020, By: Jimmy Scruggs

“Be honest in your estimate of yourselves… Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of the good. Love each other… Be patient in trouble… Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honest clear through.” Romans 12:3-17 (TLB) We talk a lot in Celebrate Recovery about “Letting Go.” It’s a process […]
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God of Hope

February 03, 2020, By: Jimmy Scruggs

“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 When God speaks of hope it comes with the reality that there is a struggle within us or around us. If there were no […]
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