Sanity

January 27, 2020, By: Jimmy Scruggs

“When someone becomes a Christian he becomes a brand new person inside. He is not the same any more. A new life has begun.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (TLB) Celebrate Recovery at Crossroads will be starting new 12 Step groups soon. For those who may not know what a 12 Step group is let me share […]
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Inside Job

January 20, 2020, By: Jimmy Scruggs

“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. …First clean the inside of the cup and dish, and then the outside also will be clean.” Matthew 23:25-26 This verse reminds me of what is […]
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Circle of Influence

January 13, 2020, By: Jimmy Scruggs

“No one lights a lamp and then covers it with a washtub or shoves it under the bed. No, you set it up on a lamp stand so those who enter the room can see their way. We’re not hiding things; we’re bringing everything out into the open. So be careful that you don’t become […]
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Priorities

January 06, 2020, By: Jimmy Scruggs

“You groped your way through that murk once, but no longer. You’re out in the open now. The bright light of Christ makes your way plain. So no more stumbling around. Get on with it! The good, the right, the true—these are the actions appropriate for daylight hours. Figure out what will please Christ, and […]
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Seasons

December 30, 2019, By: Jimmy Scruggs

“Come to me all you who are weary, and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28 I don’t […]
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The Greatest Gift

December 23, 2019, By: Jimmy Scruggs

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 As I look out my office window Sunday night, I see our yard filled so bright. Santa and his sleigh, the lighted Christmas presents on display. Trees […]
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December 22, 2019 :: Welcome

December 22, 2019, By: Jimmy Scruggs

Advent is the four weeks leading up to Christmas that are traditionally set aside for preparation and anticipation of Christ’s birth. This Advent season, Crossroads is embarking on a Framily ADVENTure. Each week, we will post a devotional, a special activity, connection questions, playlist, and daily readings to help you seek God and focus your […]
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Relational Aspects of Addiction

December 19, 2019, By: Jimmy Scruggs

Do not judge others, and God will not judge you; do not condemn others, and God will not condemn you; forgive others, and God will forgive you. Luke 6:37 (GNB) Everybody is in recovery from something; we learn that very quickly in Celebrate Recovery. There is a relational component in every addiction. Some would say […]
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December 15, 2019 :: Transformation

December 15, 2019, By: Jimmy Scruggs

Advent is the four weeks leading up to Christmas that are traditionally set aside for preparation and anticipation of Christ’s birth. This Advent season, Crossroads is embarking on a Framily ADVENTure. Each week, we will post a devotional, a special activity, connection questions, playlist, and daily readings to help you seek God and focus your […]
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Thorns and Grace

December 09, 2019, By: Jimmy Scruggs

Because of the extravagance of those revelations, and so I wouldn’t get a big head, I was given the gift of a handicap to keep me in constant touch with my limitations. Satan’s angel did his best to get me down; what he in fact did was push me to my knees. No danger then […]
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