Category Archives: Christian Spiritual Growth and Disciplines
We Need A “Community” In Order To Really Know God
My husband, Tom and I have been discussing an amazing quote used by Tim Keller in his book “The Prodigal God.” It comes from C.S. Lewis’s The Four Loves. For context, it’s important to point out that Lewis is referring … Continue reading
Christ’s Death the Ultimate Expression of the Love of God
God proved his love on the cross. When Christ hung, and bled, and died it was God saying to the world—I love you. Billy Graham God sat in silence while the sins of the world were placed upon his Son. … Continue reading
Beware Fall Fall-out, Shelter Needed from Death by Watching…
As the temperatures descend and the evenings get chilly most of us move indoors. Fall leaves fly and the center of family life changes from the backyard and the patio grill to the … Continue reading
Authenticity = Totally Undisputed Credibility; The Difference Between Character and Reputation
It is fascinating to me in our contemporary culture, how easy it can be for an individual to foist a reputation that is based on very little true substance. Our current society feasts on the fluff of evaporating charisma while it starves for the true grit and moral fiber … Continue reading
Honoring Dad on Father’s Day
Today is a day for honoring fathers. I have a wonderful Christian father. And a wonderful Christian husband who is the father of my children. I am doubly blessed! My husband is not perfect but in building a family and … Continue reading
What You Always Wanted to Know About Sabbath-rest but Were Afraid to Ask!
I took some much needed time off this week. It was a brief respite away from home and my daily grind but it yielded great benefits. Given a few days away, I began the gradual unwinding process that is … Continue reading
Meek and Humble Christians, What a Concept!
At times I grow weary of the way Christians posture themselves with one another. Sometimes it seems to me that the main objective of evangelicalism has degraded to being all about “correctness.” Rather than shining forth the characteristics of Christ and … Continue reading
Making a Believing Preparation for the Divine Blessing
A Word For Today From Morning and Evening by C.H. Spurgeon Entry May 16th Evening Verse “And he said, Thus saith the Lord, Make this valley full of ditches. For thus saith the Lord, Ye shall not see … Continue reading
Passing on Wisdom: The Art of Mentoring
Throughout history, training in the areas of marital life, childbearing, mothering and homemaking have always been lessons best passed on through one-on-one relationships. Generation to generation, the most important of life’s skills have been passed on informally in the … Continue reading
Demonstrating Spiritual Maturity Through Our Emotions
One of the most incredible parts of existing as a human being is coming to grips with the fact that we were created in the very image of God. As creations made expressly in His image He gave us … Continue reading
Pray That They Might Follow Jesus Despite the Fray.
According to Dictionary.com the definition of fray is: 1. a fight, battle, or skirmish 2. a noisy quarrel or brawl. Today for better or for worse those who are choosing to come to Jesus in America must do … Continue reading
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Ready for Battle and Dressed to Kill: Ephesians 6:13-20
The average woman in the U.S today can easily recite some fundamental fashion knowledge. She can probably tell you what colors she looks good in, what styles work for her figure and the foundational must-haves of a wardrobe. Some women … Continue reading
Jesus is all about relationship–Are you willing to go there?
Making contact with God and maintaining a meaningful relationship with Him is at the very heart of what it means to be a Christian. The primary purpose for Jesus’ mission to this planet was to pay the way for reconciliation … Continue reading
Pray for Our New President
Many Christians were inspired by Rick Warren’s inaugural invocation prayer. Pastor Warren was straight forward in his prayer and was in no way subtle or apologetic about his faith in Jesus Christ. In the New Testament we are advised … Continue reading
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Guarding Your Heart–The Secret to Radiant Health
Pay attention, my child, to what I say. Listen carefully. Don’t lose sight of my words. Let them penetrate deep within your heart, for they bring life and radiant health to anyone who discovers their meaning. Above all else, guard … Continue reading
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A Call To Give Thanks
Thanksgiving by definition means to express gratitude towards God. Thanksgiving was central to the Jewish faith and an essential part of worship according to the Old Testament. It was offered generally by the Jews in response to God’s concrete acts in … Continue reading
Has your prayer life taken a turn for the better?
What benefits have you experienced during our recent season of prayer at Crossroads? For the past eight weeks we have seen a large number of the women at Crossroads commit to improving their prayer lives. Women have been attending the Wednesday … Continue reading
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A Call to the School of Prayer
Effective prayer is not as easy as it seems. While on one level prayer is “just conversation with God” and is a privilege that is available to all believers. The Bible indicates that prayer also comes with an efficiency rating. … Continue reading
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