Exploring whether or not God even exists? or committed to following Jesus? We present biblical truths and show how they apply to our everyday lives. And we have a lot of fun while doing it. Whatever your thoughts on church, whatever your beliefs about God, you are welcome here. For the longer answer, check out crossroads.net.
Easter is the ultimate story of the impossible made possible. And here's the truth: Ridiculous ideas are achievable. You CAN cross the finish line on the thing you didn't think was possible. Go all out on dreams and visions—the impossible can become possible no matter the circumstance.
So that's it, then. We're broken people in a jacked up world. What now? Good news—the life of Jesus means that our brokenness isn't the end of the story. God is in the business of redeeming broken things and bringing them back to life—and that is something worth celebrating.
We hide it. We don't want to admit it. We do everything we can to cover it up, yet deep down inside we all know the truth: we're broken. Selfishness runs rampant, greed poisons our relationships, and in a million other ways, we fall short of the people we were created to be. Yet in the midst of our brokenness, God wants to meet us—to offer hope that comes from His power, not our effort.
Who are we? These days, it's easy to believe that we are essentially nothing; that we are little more than our biology, the products we consume, or the work we produce. Yet the Bible tells a different story—that God created mankind in his image. Created us to resemble him, to carry his authority and power, to care for the world that he created.
We want success, and we want it now. Yet in reality, every achievement comes in the midst of discomfort. A meaningful relationship, real financial margin, or true connection with God—all of them happen when we're willing to endure difficulty.
Our culture is chock full of two lies. One says "You should be better." The other lie is the response, "You're fine just the way you are, no need to change." Deep down, we know both are wrong. Yet in the midst of this, God offers a third way—he offers change that leads to life.
"Get out there and make a name for yourself." It's the advice we give graduates, entrepreneurs, and anybody else with ambition and big dreams. It sounds poetic and inspiring; it's also dead wrong. All those labels we use to define ourselves, those slurs we wear close to the vest, those descriptors we carry with pride—all of them will ultimately leave us empty and lonely. God invites us to lay those names down and receive the new one he's offering.
All of us want purpose and meaning in our lives, but it's easier said than done. We're stuck in the daily grind—get up, hit the gym, finish the project, run errands, make dinner, and binge a bit till we crash and do it all again tomorrow. Today we're going to talk about how God has hardwired you for deeper meaning that is only found when we look outside of ourselves.
The reality is that we are more broken than we think we are. But the good news is that God loves us more than we can imagine. He offers us grace that is too good to be true, yet it is.
We live in a culture that is obsessed with right now. We obsess over youth, crave the latest product or experience, and mortgage tomorrow for the enjoyment of today. But when it comes to building the meaningful, impactful life we all crave, our short-term focus isn't going to cut it. Today we're going to talk about what happens when you let God give you a long term vision for life.
Our Netflix watch lists give us away—we are a culture that longs for the supernatural and mystical. We can't seem to shake the idea that we were made for more than the rut of the nine to five, takeout dinner, and binging Black Mirror. Today we're going to talk about the powerful, fully alive, supernatural life God made us for.
Our brains are wired to conserve energy, which is great for survival but terrible for long term growth and progress. (It also explains why the gym is empty again by the end of January.) If we want to become the people God designed us to be, it requires that we see the patterns in our lives and take action. Today, we're going to talk about how to spend the limited energy and time we have on things that will bring a return.
We live in a world ruled by fear. We may call it "concern," or "worry," or "being prudent," but the reality is that all of us are bound by fear in some areas of life. While fear is a useful tool, it is a terrible master, and one that God never meant us to live under. Today we're going to talk about how to get free of fear—not by meditation, or positive thinking, or better planning, but by consistently giving those fears to God himself.
Approximately 1 of every 5 Americans currently struggles with some type of mental health issue. Shocking as that fact is, it means that we need more than just medication. As a culture, we need better awareness and a different perspective on mental health. Today we're going walk through a basic checklist for the kind of mental health God wants for us, no matter where we are or where we've been.
New year, new me. So we make resolutions, make a trip to the gym, and hope that things will go different this year. Yet here's the thing—if you want to see real change this year, it starts with your mind. Today we're talking about the three keys God uses to transform our minds.
So much has happened since the start of 2018, it's easy to forget most of it. Let's take a moment to review just a few of the highlights from 2018.
This time of year is familiar. We know the story and the characters. We know our traditions, hopes, and past hurts. This season is so familiar that it is easy to miss the point—that God himself broke into our world to fulfill his promises. The story of Christmas is one of irrepressible hope for all of humanity—us included.
Year after year, our culture promises us happiness—especially at Christmas—and every time we're left empty and disappointed when the gift has been opened or the experience is over. Yet the peace that God offers is resilient, patient, and able to endure the hardship and chaos of life.
Few things can bring greater blessing than authority used well, and few things can cause greater pain than when it is used poorly. We've all experienced both—so how do we handle it? Today we will talk about how we mourn that pain and still submit to authority like Jesus.