Jesus is born from Mary but the Bible also says he is born to you. Jesus is given from heaven but the Bible says he is a gift to you. “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, …
God in Everything
You’ll get this at CrossLife Church. Someone says, “God is good.” And you’ll see comments, or hear someone nearby, or read replies: “All the time.” I love this. For three reasons. First, it is a call and response, which is effective faith communication (see my CrossWords blog “Call and Response”). Secondly, describing God as “good” is fitting, faith-building and fellowship-sharing …
The Hope Of Prophecy
Are there really naughty words and nice words that can win or lose the war on Christmas?
God and Pizza
You’ll get this at CrossLife Church. Someone says, “God is good.” And you’ll see comments, or hear someone nearby, or read replies: “All the time.” I love this. For three reasons. First, it is a call and response, which is effective faith communication (see my CrossWords blog “Call and Response”). Secondly, describing God as “good” is fitting, faith-building and fellowship-sharing. …
A Thanksgiving Prayer & Song
Here is a Thanksgiving prayer for you. Print it and bring it with you to grandma’s house, or read it as the host of your friends-giving meal, or ask your 10-year-old to read it before Thanksgiving dinner. Then play the song. It will set the tone for your celebration so that you focus on thanks to the Giver of all …
The Secret about Contentment
Contentment does not come from what happens to us in life, but in what we believe about what happens to us in life. “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation … whatever the circumstances” (Philippians 4:11,12). Contentment isn’t situational but spiritual. It’s a belief, and where does the belief come from? It’s “learned.” That …
Grace. Faith. Works.
Gene’s 7 iron is made for approach shots to the green, and when he connects it with the golf ball – using just the right technique and torque – that club makes his game. Smart phones are just one example of today’s technology, where programmed instruments think for us. Many users haven’t even begun to understand or utilize the vast …
Call and Response
You’ll get this at CrossLife Church. Someone says, “God is good.” And you’ll see comments, or hear someone nearby, or read replies: “All the time.” I love this. For three reasons. First, this “call and respond” method of communication is historical, traditional and very practical. It’s good. It has been tested over time. It works. It inspires listeners to participate …
The Secret About Contentment
When you live with God’s riches, you have everything you need to be content and generous.
Drive and Determination
Terry Fox loved basketball but was only 5 feet tall in eighth grade. He tried out for the team anyway, barely made it, sat on the bench for the season and played a total of 1 minute that year in a game. He took that as a sign that he should try out for the ninth grade team, then earn …