Has anybody ever tried to set you straight? How did that work for them? How did it work for you? Our Bluebook Devotional (below) readings this week include some pretty loud and even bossy admonitions from John the Baptizer to “get ready for the coming of Christ.” What we’ve noticed is that pride keeps people from listening …
Second Sunday of Advent: Prepare the Way! “In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain. And the glory of the Lord will be …
God is with you this Thanksgiving and throughout the Season of Advent… Last Sunday we gathered together with Clare’s mom and dad (89 and 86), her dad’s last living sister, Clare’s siblings, nephews, nieces our kids and g-kids! With 16 g&gr-kids who couldn’t come, her sister Donna and our son Paul in heaven, Clare’s mom and dad …
“Bigger-than-you” connections! Have you ever been somewhere that you knew you had better pay attention because something pretty important was about to happen? Have you ever felt that your life was about to change if you would just open your eyes? Sometimes you think you’re traveling somewhere for a particular purpose and you find …
Dear Crossroads Family, Today we are living in the truth of the Apostle Paul’s words, “I thank my God for the constant memory of you.” Philippians 1:3 For… Gifts great and small, Acts of kindness and service, generosity abounding… Silent gifts, Out-loud gifts, Faithful service for the audience of One. You love …