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What Are You Thankful For?

Wow! Can you believe it is already November? What a great time to reflect on the many blessings God has poured out on us. I want to encourage you to print out the attached thankful acrostic and reflect on what you are thankful for. I will go first. Truth – I am truly thankful for God’s word and a Pastor that preaches truth week after week, even when it convicts me. “Teach me your way, Lord, and I will live…

The Power Of Our Words

Our words have power. They can build others up, and they can tear people down. There are many Bible verses that warn us about the dangers of our words. Ephesians 4:29-30 says, “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day…

Boundaries

bound·a·ry /ˈbound(ə)rē/ noun plural noun: boundaries a line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line. Have you set boundaries in your life? What kind of invisible lines have you created in your marriage, your friendships, your parenting and even in your personal life? We all need boundaries in our lives, but how do we set them? How do we keep them in place? Mark your calendars for November 19-20 and join us for our Women’s Conference at…

You Are His Masterpiece

I have so many pumpkins around my house right now. When my kids were little, we would carve and decorate pumpkins. They would take turns spooning out the inside so the pumpkins could be turned into something new and creative. They were always so excited when it was time to put a candle in and admire their masterpiece. You have been called to be the Faith Builder in your home. While it is not always an easy task, it is…

Nutrition For The Soul

What is better than Juicy Fruit gum? A sermon series called Juicy Fruit! Join us each Sunday as Pastor Marc continues to walk through the book of Galatians and focus on the fruit of the Spirit.  As parents, it is important to pay attention to the nutrition and diet of your children for their good health.  As the faith builder in your home, it is important to pay attention to Galatians 5:22-23 for their spiritual health. It says, “But the fruit…

God Knows Every Detail

My favorite Bible verse is Luke 12:7. It says, “Indeed, the hairs of your head are all counted. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” If you could see my bathroom floor, you would know that the number of hairs on my head changes daily. My mind is blown just thinking that God knows me that well, that He loves me that much, and He cares that deeply. He knows every detail about me and loves me lavishly anyway.…

Freedom In Christ

It’s still October and I am still in love with all things Fall. I love drinking coffee outside on the cooler mornings. I love baking breads and muffins this time of year. I love watching football every Saturday afternoon, and please, give me all of the soup. The best part about all of these things is that they are easy to share! Pastor Marc is knee deep in Galatians on Sunday mornings. This past Sunday he preached on how our…

Welcome To October

Welcome to October. There are so many things to look forward to this month. The weather finally starts to get cooler. There is plenty of football to watch. There is pumpkin everything available. As the year starts to wind down, it is also a good time for reflection. How are you doing? What are your priorities in life? What are you thinking about on a daily basis? Philippians 4:8 says, “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is…

Fall For Jesus, He Never Leaves

Happy Fall. I love when September rolls around and Summer turns into Fall. I love when the weather and the trees start to change. I love that Fall is just another reminder of how much Jesus loves us. While things may be changing outside this time of year, one thing that never changes is Jesus. Through all of our ups and downs of life, He is there. Through all of our trials and temptations, He gives us strength. Through all…

Look Into The Scriptures Daily

Have you ever heard the saying, “You can’t pour from an empty cup”? Have you ever thought about what it truly means? As parents there is so much that has to be done each day. There are so many people depending on you each day. There are some days when there are just not enough hours to get everything done. Hopefully, on those busy days you stop and take time to feed your body. Food and drink are important to…

Are You A Part Of A Life Team?

It’s that time of year finally! This Sunday, our Life Teams will begin meeting regularly and childcare will be provided, register at this link. Are you a part of a Life Team? Are you plugged in and doing life with a special group of people? Here are a few benefits of being a part of a Life Team. Laughter. Lots and lots of laughter. Ideas. A time to share ideas and have great conversations. Friendships. What a great time to…
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Wednesday Nights Are Back

Do you ever have those weeks that seem to just go on forever? Do you ever forget what day of the week it is because life has been so crazy? I have good news for you! Starting September 8th, we will meet as a church again on Wednesday nights at 7:00pm. Team Kids, for preschoolers and children, as well as Students and Adults, will meet from 7:00-8:00pm. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 tells us, “Therefore encourage one another and build one another…

Children’s New Believers Class

Did you know that CrossRidge Church offers a Children’s New Believers Class for children who have recently accepted Christ? This is a wonderful class that helps them better understand the decision that they have made and also helps them to take next steps as a new Christian. We will learn things like: What is a personal testimony? Why do we give money to the church?  What do they do with it? What is that weird bread they eat and tiny juice cup they drink in…

I Hope They Learn

Did you hear that sound? That was the sound of this year zooming by! I think I am going to need a nap to keep up with this year. Can you believe that another school year is upon us? The beginning of the school year can be so exciting. There are new routines, new teachers, new friends and so many new things to learn. I am going to share some things that I hope your child learns this year, if…

Backpack Drive

What’s better than giving out backpacks to kids? Giving out backpacks full of school supplies to kids. Each year we donate backpacks and school supplies to LEISD. This year we set the bar high at wanting to pack and give out 70 backpacks. CrossRidge responded by not only meeting that goal but by going above and beyond. We gave out 76 backpacks to kids at the LEISD Back to School Bash. Utilizing money given to Dollar Days and donations from…

It’s VBS Week!

We’ll be back with a brand new article next week, but here are some resources to hold you over! Resources For families with Preschoolers: As the faith builders in your home, you can find a complete Bible story worship experience with your child by going to ministrygrid.lifeway.com and create or log in to your free account. Then follow this link for this week’s lesson: David Faced Goliath. For families with school aged children:  Parents, as the Faith Builders in the Home,…

Preteen Camp Recap

We took 63 children and adult leaders to camp last week. 63 people from CrossRidge Church had the privilege of spending time in God’s beautiful creation at Camp Copass. There was fishing, canoeing, crafting, cooking, and swimming, just to name a few activities. There was daily Bible study and time of worship each night as we focused on John 3:16 that says, “For God loved the world in this way: He gave His one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will…

Rocky Railway Hybrid VBS

All aboard! This train is bound for glory! Are you ready? Have you signed up? That’s right, the wait is over. It is time to get registered for Vacation Bible School. Choo Choo! Join us for our Hybrid Rocky Railway VBS 2021.   What is Hybrid VBS? I am glad you asked. Hybrid VBS is Vacation Bible School in a new and different way. As things continue to open, after a global pandemic, things look different. This year’s VBS will be partially in-person and…

Rocky Railway Hybrid VBS

All aboard! This train is bound for glory! Are you ready? Have you signed up? That’s right, the wait is over. It is time to get registered for Vacation Bible School. Choo Choo! Join us for our Hybrid Rocky Railway VBS 2021.   What is Hybrid VBS? I am glad you asked. Hybrid VBS is Vacation Bible School in a new and different way. As things continue to open, after a global pandemic, things look different. This year’s VBS will be partially in-person and…

Family God’s Way

Happy Father’s Day to all the father figures out there. You may be a biological father to a child.  You may be a stepfather to a child.  You may be an adoptive father to a child.  You may be a father-in-law to someone.  You may be an involved fatherly figure in the life of a child.  You may be a grandfather involved in the raising of children.  Or you may not be a father at all.  This day is wonderful…

Words Of Encouragement

Faith Builders, here are a few words of encouragement for your summer! S Spend time each day with Jesus in prayer and scripture. U Understand that it is ok to say no sometimes, we can’t do everything. M Make memories with your spouse and children, go on adventures. M Messes are ok when we are learning or having fun. E Everything gets done quicker when we all work together, the work is lighter when we all help. R Rest, relax,…

Teach Your Children To Be Givers

Are you teaching your children to be givers?  Do you model a life of giving?  Do your children see you holding your time, talents and treasures loosely so you can give quickly when opportunity arises?  Do you help your children understand that everything that comes our way is a gift from God?  We get to decide what to do with it, too.  One part of our giving is to the Lord.  As we give our tithe to the church, we…

School’s Out For Summer

Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a real blessing.”  Psalm 127:3 School’s out for summer!  Thank you, Jesus.  Summer break can bring slower paced mornings.  Summer can bring pajama days.  Summer can also bring sibling fights.  Summer can bring, “I’m bored.  There’s nothing to do!”  I want to encourage you to be intentional with your summer.  Having some goals or objectives can help your summer be kinder and less scattered.  I am not suggesting that you plan each day…

Summer Discipleship

Do you know anyone who seems to know Jesus so well, that you wonder how that happened or if you might could ever know Him in that same manner?  There are people in our lives that we look up to and hope to grow up to be spiritually mature like them.  Well, I have some news, a true fact, “No one gets close to Jesus on accident.”  If you want to come to know Jesus in a very real way,…