Get A Grip: On Your Schedule

Whenever someone asks me how life is going, there is usually one word that comes out of my mouth, “busy. “ I’m busy!  Busy with church, busy with work, busy with family. I’m busy.  However, I usually follow it up with something like, “but it’s good.”  It’s all good stuff and I’d rather be busy than bored. 

This weekend at Crossroads Church in Cranberry we are going to look at how even the “good stuff” of our lives can be unhealthy if we don’t get a grip on our schedule.  On Sunday we will look at God’s plan for pace in our lives and see how warp speed can at times warp our souls. 

Join us Sunday as we continue our series, Get a Grip, and look at the importance of taking time to rest and rejuvenate our souls. 

Get a Grip: On Our Relationships

One of the greatest human needs is healthy relationship.  Studies show that 35% of adults are currently chronically lonely!  This need for community has only grown through the age of social networking because we are created to live in face-to-face community.  In fact, we are created by a God who is community himself! 

This weekend at Crossroads Church we are going to look at this issue more closely as we continue our series, “Get a Grip.”  On Sunday, we’ll explore the importance of relationship in the area of our spiritual growth.  Take some time this week to look at 1 Corinthians 16:1-24 at the relationship between Paul and Timothy and how this community spurred them on to grow closer to God.  Bring a friend on Sunday and we hope to see you there!

Get a Grip: On Your Attitude

What is your 2013 going to look like? Will you enjoy it, or merely endure it? Will it be a great year filled with growth, joy and meaning? Or will it be a slog through hassles, disappointments and boredom? So much of our future depends on our attitude.

This weekend at Crossroads Church we are starting a new series entitled “Get a Grip.” On Sunday we are going to look at the powerful influence of attitude in our lives and how, in many ways, our attitudes determine our actions. We will be studying the life of Elijah, in 1 Kings 19, and how God replaced toxic thinking in his life. This new attitude changed the direction of Elijah’s life and we will see on Sunday how a new attitude can redirect our lives as well.

Join us Sunday as we start out a new year and “Get a Grip” on our attitudes!

Coming Soon: When Will the World End?

Last weekend, for me, was an amazing weekend in sports! The Ohio State Buckeyes beat their bitter rival, the University of Michigan, and the Cleveland Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers. For many of my friends, in both Michigan and Western, PA, it felt like the end of the world! For me, I was content enough to say, “I am ready for Jesus to Return!” 

This weekend, at Crossroads Church in Cranberry, we are starting a new series entitled “Coming Soon.” We are going to look at what Scripture says about the end of the world. Many people today are talking about the Mayan prediction that the world will end on December 21, 2012 and on Sunday we are going to look at why the bible says these predictions are incorrect, and how we are to “prepare for,” not “predict,” the return of Christ. 

Join us Sunday as we gather for worship and launch this new series together!  Coming Soon!

Detours: Dealing with Identity Theft

One of the most frustrating detours in life that one can face is the issue of identity theft. A recent survey shows that the average victim spends more than 330 hours fixing the problems it caused. However, the problem of identity theft is much larger than just our finances. Everyday the work we do, the people we know and the stuff we have can be the very things that fight for our focus and identity. 

On Sunday we are going to continue our study on the life of Joseph, and how his identity was set in being a child of God through all seasons of life.

Have a great Thanksgiving and join us Sunday at Crossroads Church as we learn how to deal with identity theft in our lives.

Detours: Betrayal

One of the most painful and unexpected turns in life is when someone close to you betrays your trust. One friend of mind said it this way: "nothing hurts like friendly fire." However, chances are that at sometime or another, each of us have experienced the painful sting of a knife in the back.


This weekend at Crossroads Church in Cranberry we are continuing our series entitled Detours by looking at betrayal, and how we are to handle this as followers of Jesus. On Sunday, we will see that betrayal does not have to lead to bitterness and vengeance, but rather through Jesus we can forgive and truly move on.

Join us Sunday as navigate this detour and celebrate the gift of communion together. 

Detours: Loss

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One of the most frustrating things in life is running into an unexpected detour. A number of weeks ago I was headed to a meeting, and had planned just enough time, when before the last turn I noticed those dreaded orange signs pointing me in another direction. If you are like me, you may drive past the signs to see if there is another way around, or “local access” to the route. For me, that day, there was no such luck; a bridge was under construction and I needed to add 20 minutes to my drive thanks to this detour!  

On Sunday we are starting a new series entitled “Detours,” and looking at how to handle seasons of loss in our lives. We all like to win in life, but loss at times is an inevitable reality. Loss of health or a job, loss of a friend or marriage can devastate us, but it is often in these moments that God recalculates our hearts and shows us new ways to follow Him. 

Join us Sunday at Crossroads Church in Cranberry as we learn how to lean on God’s presence and support each other in seasons of loss.