Month: January 2011

Church, Sermons

Weekend Review

This past weekend we launched a new series called Speak Now based on relationship situations.  The band performed “Say” by John Mayer, which was a perfect fit for this series.  We actually have a lot of special music planned for this series, so don’t miss any weeks.  Here’s the review: […]

Church

Fasting Recipies

Came across some resources for the Daniel Fast that provides recipies.  Hope these help.  Let me know if you think of some others. http://www.daniel-fast.com/recipes.html http://chrisgoins.blogspot.com/2009/01/daniel-fast-friendly-recipes.html http://www.christ-web.com/missions/farho/daniel-fast-recipes Below are some posted by LifeChurch.tv. Zesty Macaroni Soup 1 medium onion 1 can beans 1 can undrained dice tomatoes 1 can corn, drained […]

Church, Vision

Preparing for a Fast

I hope you are gearing up to do the 11 Day fast with us this year.  If so, I thought I’d share a few thoughts on how you can prepare for a fast.  The more you prepare for it, the more you will get out of it.  Try some of […]

Church, Sermons, Vision

Weekend Recap

We closed out Lion Chaser this weekend at Crossroads. I felt like it was a powerful and inspiring series for me as well as so many others. I’ve heard such a big response from our church about the 5/10 Dream. This weekend I shared many of the strategic things we […]

Church, Sermons

Weekend Recap

The word many have used to describe last weekend at Crossroads was INSPIRATIONAL.  I shared what I’m praying will happen through our church over the next 5 years.  I love the fact that so many are ready and willing to help us realize the 510 Vision!  Here’s some highlights: We […]

Bible, Vision

Faith Talk

Do you ever find that you are talking to…yourself?  I do it at times and people think it is weird.  Probably is. The idea of self talk reminds me of an old SNL skit called “Daily Affirmations with Stuart Smalley.”  Stuart Smalley would look into a mirror and say to […]

Sermons, Vision

Weekend Review

Taking a moment to recap the following weekend experiences at Crossroads.  The band absolutely led us in a killer worship set.  As with most of the people who were there for multiple experiences, I can’t get the song “My soul sings” out of my head.  I love our band and […]

Vision

Make life worth living

You have been given the greatest gift ever.  You have only one chance to get it right.  I’m talking about your life. God gave it to you.  He expects you to live it to the fullest.  He hopes you will make the best of it.  It is worth living. Sadly, […]

Church, Sermons, Vision

New Year…New Opportunities

There is something inspiring about starting a new year.  I used to think that was cliche, but honestly I feel it. I feel like it’s a new opportunity for me to draw closer to God than in 2010.  I feel like we will have new opportunities to see lives changed […]