This blog was created with SiteGrinder 3 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:15:10 -0500 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:15:10 -0500 When opportunities present themselves, it is the wise one who uses them. For whatever reason a world that is sometimes hostile to the church and indifferent to the gospel will soften at the time of Easter. And almost universally, even more than Christmas weirdly enough, churches will be packed out for this single weekend. ... ?n=1&p=000019 ?n=1&p=000019 When opportunities present themselves, it is the wise one who uses them. For whatever reason a world that is sometimes hostile to the church and indifferent to the gospel will soften at the time of Easter. And almost universally, even more than Christmas weirdly enough, churches will be packed out for this single weekend. ... ?n=1&p=000019 ?n=1&p=000019 Happy Thanksgiving. For most of us, plans are in full swing and expectations are high. Finishing a shortened work/school week leading into a day of over indulgence (fancy talk for piggi... ?n=1&p=000018 ?n=1&p=000018 November 1, 2011, 11:12 am... ?n=1&p=000017 ?n=1&p=000017 I've never really understood the phrase all dressed up and no place to go. That's probably because I refuse to get dressed up unless there is a definite need. So, if I ever put on the fancy duds there is most definitely some place I am supposed to be. And, I'm probably late... that's another issue. Still, this is a pretty common problem in the church today. Not that we all put on our Sunday best and have no place to get to. The real issue is that we get all dressed ... ?n=1&p=000015 ?n=1&p=000015 Step one, two three... If you have ever attended services at CrossPoint you have heard of the Step Classes. Step One (LOVE GOD) is all about connecting with God and the church. I love teaching this class because this is where the vision of the church is established and you can become a member of CrossPoint. ... ?n=1&p=000014 ?n=1&p=000014 During our first message on spiritual defense, I ran out of time to cover all the elements of the Armor of God. I promised CrossPoint a video appendix on the message. Here it is many blessings! The Whole Armor of God ... ?n=1&p=000013 ?n=1&p=000013 Man, this series has been amazing. As a church you have done such a good job of coming up with some real, difficult and real difficult questions. While this has been a challenge for me to pray, prepare and be on my game, I think it has been totally worth it! Both personally and as a church. We still have a couple of weeks to go, and I'm trying to answer some sideline questions in our little video extra called "The Blitz", but I want to open up a little QA ... ?n=1&p=000012 ?n=1&p=000012 I want to invite you to a very special prayer event. On May 3 (which is Tuesday of next week) we will be having an evening prayer meeting for the future of our CrossPoint faith community. We will specifically be praying about facilities, but not exclusively. Of course the building for our church is a very important part of our f... ?n=1&p=000011 ?n=1&p=000011 Do you have a heart for the house? I'm sure that many of you reading this blog do, and I'd love to hear from you. ... ?n=1&p=000010 ?n=1&p=000010 I know the dates are different from community to community, but next week is Spring Break for us in Hutchinson. I know my kids are ready! ... ?n=1&p=000009 ?n=1&p=000009 It's always exciting to start a new series, but this one is a little intimidating. Tackling life issues like parenting and marriage is a blast. Going over the expectations of God with regard to Christian behavior is always a challenge. But, doctrine and theology... now that's a tough one. It's tough because the issues themselves are often very complex and require a significant amount of reading, prayer and preparation. It's also tough, because the majority of people coming ... ?n=1&p=000008 ?n=1&p=000008 ... ?n=1&p=000007 ?n=1&p=000007 I am so proud of you who have launched off into the challenge of the CrossPoint Weigh Down. I know it's a little tough and requires some discipline, but this will pay off! I splurged on some pizza during the boys sleepover, so, I will be paying for it today on the treadmill. It's Newton's Law... for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction... sigh. But we have some resources for you. At the website for the ... ?n=1&p=000003 ?n=1&p=000003 Kinda feels like we're growing up. This is a definite season of change for us here at CrossPoint, and one of the great new things is this web site. We are so excited to have this brand new look, feel and content. I hope you will share the link and all these resources. And, don't forget to check back often as this site will continually be updated with all the latest from CrossPoint! Many blessings on you and yours and praying for 2011 to be the best year ever. &... ?n=1&p=000001 ?n=1&p=000001