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You Matter

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In the beginning “God.” And, so The Story begins.   God is the beginning of all.  God created all.  He created matter and He created you to matter.  So what is the matter?

Not being a scientist, I am not one to comment on what matter is and what it is not.  Being a Christian and knowing God, I do know what matters.  I know you were created to matter; to have meaning.  You are made to make a difference and are a part of God’s Story.  I know that you are meaningful and meant to live a life that has meaning.

This weekend we are going to begin our study of The Story.  We will take 31 weeks to look at the breadth and depth of God’s Word.  When you come this weekend, you and I will see what God intended for you and me.  You will know what matters.


A Weekend of Passionate Commitment!!!

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This last weekend we saw that a life that soars above is one where we have a Passionate Commitment to Christ, His Cause and His Community (the Church).  This coming weekend is going to be a weekend where we seek Him together in a very passionate way.

Natalya will be leading worship and we are going to be releasing her live worship album.  It has some of our favorite worship songs on it.  I love getting in my truck putting it on and praising the Lord as I fly down the freeway…or even as I creep along the freeway with my spirit soaring no matter what the traffic is like or what the day holds.

We also are going to be having times in the service where we passionately seek the Lord in prayer.  I am excited to come before the throne with you as we seek the Lord and as the elders share the vision that they have for Crossroads and for me.  I am ebullient to be together to seek His blessing on us as we get ready to go into The Story!

 

 


The Key to Perfect Peace and Overflowing Joy!

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Today, in my time with the Lord, this portion of Isaiah really spoke to me. I hope it is meaningful to you as well.

Isaiah 26
3 “The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, Because he trusts in You.
4 “Trust in the LORD forever, For in GOD the LORD, we have an everlasting Rock.

I do not want a mind that is all over the place. This can happen when it is filled with worry or fear. This can happen when I do not have purpose or priorities. This can happen when it is given over to unrighteous thoughts. Minds like that, churn,stir, fret and mutter. They are not settled. They do not have stability.

If my mind is set on the Lord and His ways, the result is peace. Better than just peace, it is a peace that comes from Him. It is a perfect peace.

To do this we must trust in Him and Him alone.

Not others…not luck…not your job…not even yourself!

Here is the question: What or who are you trusting in?

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A Chance to do Something out of the Box…

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I am really excited to kick off The Story on September 8th & 9th!   We are going to be doing something out of the box as a part of the service that day and I am praying that you will be a part of it!  You will get a chance dance with hundreds of other people  in front of thousands of people as part of our very own Crossroads FLASH MOB!  It will be a lot of fun and we are hoping to bless lots of people in our Church family.

To be a part of the Flash Mob, click the link below and learn the dance.

http://youtu.be/ymOZG_EfkT8

Then, come to our Thursday Rehearsal on September 6th at 8 P.M.

Let me know that you will be participating by commenting on this blog or on my Facebook page.

I am excited for this and what I am expecting to be an amazing Fall!


God is speaking. Are we listening?

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From my Journal and Intentional time with God today…

3,649 the Power of the Whisper!

193!

1 Corinthians 2
12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things freely given to us by God,

The Holy Spirit is given to us so we will know the things freely given to us by God!
There is communication which is to take place.
There are things He wants to tell us and show us.
Are we listening?
Are we in tune to the Power of the Whisper?

In John 3:8 Jesus says the Spirit is like the wind which blows and can it be seen, but is heard.
In 1 Kings 19:12 the voice of God is found in the sound of a gentle blowing (a whisper).

Job 33 tells us God speaks. Are we listening? I want and I am.

My Abba, Father,
I love You. I love reading Your Word. I love spending time with You; seeking You and listening to You.
May I know Your voice. May I hear Your voice. I want to be found faithful and be pleasing in Your sight.
Love,
Chuck

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The Bible is…

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This past weekend we launched a campaign that is intended to create dialogue concerning the Bible.  Watching the news and Internet this past couple of weeks, I was struck by the fact that people do not know what the Bible says.

One of the women who attends Crossroads wore her “Bible is…” t-shirt to L.A. Fitness.  It sparked a conversation with someone at the gym and resulted in the person agreeing to come to Crossroads this weekend!

Mike Long was at the Ford Dealer where he found himself in a group of people talking about what the Bible is.  The conversation was passionate and he was thrilled with his opportunity to share.

I am hoping that you will join us in helping get the word out.  I love the Bible and want people to know what it is and the hope that it contains. We will have billboards, posters, and social media banners all asking people to think about what The Bible is.

The goal is to direct them to Crossroads where they will be able to find out what the Bible really is.

www.The-Bible-is.org

 


Saturday Nights are Alright!

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While Pam and I were away in July, we decided to try something new.  We were going to go to church on Saturday nights and not on Sunday mornings. We had never done this before.  We have gone to Saturdays and Sundays, but never just Saturdays. We were surprised by the result. We loved it!

If I were not a pastor and were able to choose my worship schedule, we would be Saturday night people for sure.  By going just Saturdays, we were able to sleep in both days of the weekend.  We had all day Saturday to do what we wanted and the church services we attended in the evenings got out in time for us to have Saturday night as a date night.  Then, we would sleep in on Sunday and have the whole day to do what we wanted.   This made the weekend relaxing, rejuvenating, and joyful.

The things that we learned at the Saturday night service were the topic of discussion on Sunday. It gave us a whole day to debrief, pray, and apply God’s truths. For those who attend Crossroads and have children in 5th or 6th grades, there is another benefit.  “Impact” (Ministry to our 5th and 6th graders) on Saturday nights is more like a youth group meeting than our Sunday morning “Impact.” While Sunday morning meetings are good, Saturday nights are different.  There is more time to take the kids deeper in the Word and to allow for social interaction.  Having it at night also makes it more exciting because the kids come in awake, alert, and ready.

So if you have not given it a try, I am telling you that Saturday nights are alright with me!


Which path is for you?

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This is what hit me in my Intentional Time with God today. This is straight from my journal…

3,633 go to and by His Word!

Jeremiah 6
16 Thus says the LORD, “Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ancient paths, Where the good way is, and walk in it; And you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.’

Ask for The Ancient Paths.
It seems that many feel the Bible and the Ways of God are Old Fashion.
When we look at them, they seem to be for another time and another place.
They do not fit with life as we know it today.

That is true!
It is not for a world where marriage is not honored.
Where families are dysfunctional.
Where people are in despair.
Where loneliness is pandemic.
Where love is not known.

The ancient paths take us to another place.
Where we find the good.
Where we find love, peace, joy, patience, goodness and self-control.
Where we find rest for our souls.

I want the Ancient path, the old fashioned way, to not live like the people of our time!

My Abba, Father,
I pray that I will be one who listens. I want to stand by the way and see. I want to walk on the Ancient Paths. I praise You that as I do, I find the good and rest for my soul. I praise You that as I do I get to be with You and walk with You. I praise You I get to go back to Eden!
Love,
Chuck

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The Story is Coming!

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Kasey and I sat down to talk about where our church is headed this Fall. I am so excited to share with you this weekend about it. Watch this video to get a head start and be praying for what God is going to do at Crossroads!


Bible Study Apps that Rock!!!

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Everyday, I love to sit down with my cup of coffee and spend time with God.  My times with Him are getting richer and deeper in part because of the library of resources I have at my finger tips thanks to my iPad.

On a smart phone or tablet, we can now access Bible study tools for free or with a low cost instead of spending thousands of dollars.  They are also far easier to access and use. Add to that, the fact that we can carry them all with us and view them at any time and the depth of study that is possible is amazing. Two of the tools that I am currently excited about are The Faithlife Study Bible and the Logos iPhone App.

The Faithlife Study Bible was just released.  I have been waiting of this to come out.   To be honest, one reason that I am excited about it is because I have been asked to write articles for it.  If you get it, go to Matthew 16 and look at the article on Caesarea Philippi and you will find my article. I have others being added later.  This study Bible is layered with all sorts of helps.  You look at the notes and click on the “+” which provides you with a wealth of information that will help you understand the Scriptures.  I recently used this while I was in church at Northcoast and it really added to my understanding as Larry Osbourne taught an incredible sermon on Jude.  I love the fact that you can highlight in lots of ways which allows you to do an inductive study of the Bible.   To get it just click on: http://faithlifebible.com/?utm_source=logos.com&utm_medium=search_result&utm_content=textlink&utm_campaign=logos

 

Logos iPhone App:  The Faithlife Study Bible is even better when complimented by the Logos App.  This is the perfect companion to the Faithlife Study Bible because you will find all of your highlights and notes syncing back and forth.  The Logos App will also allow you to do word and topic searches.  If you decide to invest in one of the Logos suites, you will not be sorry.  Once you do, all of your resources are available on your electronic devices.  For more go to: http://www.logos.com/mobile/iphone

There are lots of other amazing resources out there.  The Youversion and the Blue Letter Study Bible are both free and they are quality resources.  Mantis is another favorite and I believe the cost is worth it. It is exciting that we can all dig into the truths of God like never before.  I hope you are intentional in spending intimate time with Him today.



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