Posts by Cross of Christ Secretary

It’s not always so easy to simply roll with things in life. There’s so much that doesn’t go our way. So much that’s frustrating. So much we wish was different. But sometimes (a lot of times!) we’ve just got to let it be because we can’t control it. Now, when the Bible tells us to…

Real security in life isn’t found in having enough money. Nor does it come from status or success. Certain, unshakable security requires more than sufficient locks or an alarm system. Real, dependable, lasting security comes from having the right person with you. Always. That person is God. Because God is your rock. He’s a fortress…

Most of us don’t want to be needy. To be overly dependent on anyone. We want to bestrong, independent, and capable of whatever is needed on our own. All the time.How’s that working for us?If we’re honest, we’re not nearly as self-sufficient was we think we are. We fail. We messup. We let people down.…

They’re important words. Ones not to be taken lightly. Don’t say them unless you mean them. Unless you plan to follow through. God makes promises. To us. And he doesn’t take them lightly. In fact, he likes to make promises in terms of covenants. Official, binding agreements he guarantees he’ll follow through on. The biggest…

Being ruled by someone or something isn’t usually a nice thought. People see tyranny asbad.But what if we could be ruled (controlled, even) by something good? Ruling not justexternally, but guiding and directing our very hearts?Ruled over by something like peace?There’s a peace that comes from Jesus Christ that is only good all the time.…

When we think of love, it’s usually in terms of feelings and actions. Emotions andinteractions between people.But something we wear? Like clothes? People usually don’t talk that way. But the Bibledoes.Love is something we can surround ourselves with. Something that clothes us. Somethingothers can’t help but see when they look at us and interact with…

Let’s face it. Forgiveness isn’t easy. It’s difficult to let go when we’ve been wronged. It almost doesn’t feel right, like we’re letting people get away with what they did. But forgiveness isn’t pretending like nothing ever happened. It did. And it’s not okay. Forgiveness is choosing to send away the debt and cover the…

If there’s something that happens every single morning, that’s a solid, dependable thing. Like the sun rising every day. You can count on it. God is merciful. He loves you deeply, sees what you need, and meets those needs in the ways he knows are best. And his mercies are new. They’re fresh. They meet…

Take a few moments. Pause and think about little things in life. Things that are simple and easy to forget. Yet important. Helpful. Good. Little things that give us joy. The funny meme your friend sent you. The toast with just the right amount of butter. The sunshine coming through the window. Your new shoes.…

Words can have so much power. They can tear down and destroy. Or they can build up and inspire. We’re using words all the time. We’re constantly communicating verbally and in print. Much of it seems neutral. Much of it is downright nasty. Because words can hurt. There’s an art to communication. A way of…