Storm

Why does God do some of the things He does? How come He allows storms to come into our lives? What is the purpose of these storms? IS there a purpose in the storms? Have you ever found yourself in that place where you think, "If I get one more trial, one more storm in my life, I'm going down for the count." At times like that, we tend to become doubters. We doubt God's attentiveness to our situation. We doubt our relationship with Him. We even doubt his desire to intervene in our situation. What part have storms played in your maturing in faith?

Jazz on the Journey

This past Sunday we were privileged to have jazz artist Freddie Jones join us for Acoustic Cafe. His music was a great setting for our discussion about the parallels between jazz music and our corporate faith journey. We highlighted the need for synergy between the participants as well as the need for space so that the participants can hear one another. I suspect that as you sat and listened to both the music and the message that other similarities came to your mind. How about sharing some of your thoughts?

Off the Map in the New Year

As I said on Sunday, I believe that God is calling CrossPointe to live louder in 2007 as together we walk off the map and follow God's leading out to Austin Ranch. There is something comforting about having a road map, especially when you are traveling into an unknown area. There is a sense of guidance, a sense of comfort and a sense of security that comes with having a map at your side as you travel. God is challenging us to give up that sense of comfort and security and to trust him as the map-maker of our lives. What troubles you the most about traveling off the map? What fears are associated with such a bold move? What are the rewards of such a journey?