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Daily Devotion, 04/08/2019, “Hope for the Hard Headed” Acts 10:9-16 NIV The next day as Cornelius’s messengers were nearing the town, Peter went up on the flat roof to pray. It was about noon, and he was hungry. But while a meal was being prepared, he fell into a trance. He saw the sky open, and something like a large sheet was let down by its four corners. In the sheet were all sorts of animals, reptiles, and birds. Then a voice said to him, “Get up, Peter; kill and eat them.” “No, Lord,” Peter declared. “I have never eaten anything that our Jewish laws have declared impure and unclean.” But the voice spoke again: “Do not call something unclean if God has made it clean.” The same vision was repeated three times. Then the sheet was suddenly pulled up to heaven. Peter appeared to be a little hard headed at times. Even when encountered with the words of Jesus (see John 13:7-9) or an obvious vision from God as in today’s passage, he didn’t always get or go with the obvious Word right away. It’s not typically ever a good idea to say phrases like “No, Lord” or “No, you will never…” to God but that’s what Peter did. Thankfully, God is patient with us and doesn’t mind repeating Himself for our benefit. Sometimes we struggle with letting go of what we’ve always known or believed even when it is God who is trying to teach us a new and better way. For example, when God tells us to forgive the seemingly unforgiveable, leave the security of a career we’ve invested heavily in or disconnect from a meaningful relationship, fully trusting Him and acting on what He has clearly said can be a challenge at first. Sometimes it takes time for God to break through our intellectual barriers, deeply held convictions, below the surface prejudices and relational soul ties. He has grace to cover the gap between our hearing and doing but don’t linger there too long. Life and blessing are on the other side of your obedience. You are loved! PS “Get up, kill and eat” is a favorite verse for hunters like me :)

Pruning isn't pleasurable but it is productive. May you be effective, productive and fruitful this week. #jesusseries #sermonseries #sermonreflection

“Jesus the Essential Vine”

Come ready to Worship this morning! See you at 9 am and 11 am #jesusseries #setlistsunday #worshipmusic

Get some gardening tips tomorrow...don't worry, not from Pastor Terry. #sundayservice #areyoucoming #tips

Are you interested in leading a new Small Group over the summer semester (June 5 - July 24)? Contact Holly Barton at [email protected]. #crossroadsmbsmallgroups #summersemester #newsmallgroups

Daily Devotion, 04/05/2019, “Blinded By the Light” Acts 9:3-9 NIV As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” “Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” he replied. “Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.” The men traveling with Saul stood there speechless; they heard the sound but did not see anyone. Saul got up from the ground, but when he opened his eyes he could see nothing. So they led him by the hand into Damascus. For three days he was blind, and did not eat or drink anything. Acts 9:17-19 NIV Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here—has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized, and after taking some food, he regained his strength. What should you pray as you pray for those in your circle who are far from God? I’m sure there are many facets to those prayers but some of them can be seen in our passage today. Paul quite literally saw the light in his encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus. Pray that they will have a divine encounter with Jesus where they see the light of who He truly is. Pray that God will arrange the circumstances of their lives so that they will more easily encounter Him. Pray that God will put people around them just as He sent Ananias to Paul, to help them see Jesus clearly. I love how “something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes.” Pray that they will have the spiritual blinders, so to speak, removed so that they can see Jesus and what He has next for them. (See 2 Corinthians 4:4) You are loved!

Hurts, habits and hangups, are not just addictions. Celebrate Recovery is for all! Come see what's happening in this growing ministry. #celebraterecovery #crossroadsmbministry #itsforeveryone

We look forward to celebrating Sharon’s mom’s homecoming tonight at 7 at the Heritage funeral home on Parish Road in Moss Bluff. The visitation will be from 5-7. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Orphan Relief and Rescue using the link below. This is the excellent anti-trafficking organization that a team from CrossRoads will be serving with in Africa this summer. https://donate.orphanreliefandrescue.org/give/78194/#!/donation/checkout

Reminder: Growth Track in April will combine Steps 1&2 followed with Steps 3&4. If you haven’t completed Growth Track, what are you waiting for? We can’t wait for you to FOLLOW, CONNECT, DISCOVER and SERVE. #crossroadsmbgrowthtrack #areyoucoming #takethefirststep

eCommunicator: Growth Track 2 for 1 this Sunday! - https://mailchi.mp/35d0637bf91f/c9tg0kngfd-1446833

All of creation is shouting God's glory at us if we simply open our eyes to see Him in it! #godscreation #openoureyes #godsglory

Daily Devotion, 04/02/2019, “Joyful, Patient, Faithful” Romans 12:12-15 NIV Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. It’s been difficult to write in recent days as Sharon and I have been very much out of our normal routines, staying next door at my her mom’s place to care for her. As you may know, Sha’s mom, Elizabeth Butler, passed away peacefully as precious Sharon sang worship songs over her Sunday evening. Sharon has been the primary care giver for Liz since we moved her here from Monroe just after Christmas in 2013. It has been one of the greatest blessings of my life to watch Sharon honor, serve and love Liz so humbly, compassionately and relentlessly these recent years and especially over the last couple of months. Sharon possesses a quiet strength that flows from her passionate faith in Jesus and her intimate relationship with Him. The strength you need for the storm is forged in the intimacy you pursue in the sun. Sha has shown us that yet again. As Romans 12:12-15 says, we have sought to be “joyful in hope, patient in affliction and faithful in prayer” throughout this journey. Thankfully, we have had many dear friends come alongside us to share with us, show hospitality to us, bless us, rejoice with us and now, mourn with us. We treasure every prayer, hug and act of kindness so many have blessed us with. May we all walk closely with God and with one another. May the promise of eternity with Him and with one another bring us hope and strength. You are loved! PS The pic is of some of our small group friends praying for Liz and for us in Liz’s yard Sunday afternoon, just hours before she passed.

The next Order of Saint Luke training meeting is this Sunday, April 7. This is open to anyone interested in learning more about restoration ministry. #restorationministry #training #orderofstluke

Today’s Sermon Notes Jesus: The Artist Behind The Art. Art is a SENSORY experience that draws an EMOTIONAL response. Life is a STORY. MEMORABLE scenes don’t happen in coffeehouses. God is constantly setting the SCENE for our part in HIS story. Art was DESIGNED by God as a form of WORSHIP. Genesis 1:1 God is the ULTIMATE of the everything. Exodus 25:40 Jesus was an ARTIST. We are God’s MASTERPIECE. Genesis 1:27-31 ....created with a PURPOSE. Ephesians 2:10 Our Purpose: 1. Walk in GOOD WORKS 2. Find our place in GOD’s STORY God’s calling us to Colossians 1:16-17 3. Take on the role of CREATOR What does your story say? #jesusseries #godinnaturecr #theartistbehindtheart

"The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaim His handiwork." Psalms 19:1 #sermonreflections #godshandiwork #jesusseries #godinnatureCR

Jesus: The Artist Behind the Art

Closing out March with an amazing worship set. Looking forward to seeing everyone this morning at Crossroads Moss Bluff. Our services start at 9 and 11 am. #setlistsunday #worshipmusic #ourgodissogood

BAKE SALE at CrossRoads tomorrow. All monies go to Orphan Relief and Rescue. Let your sweet tooth go crazy. Brownies, Cakes, Cup Cakes, Cookies and more.

“Jesus the Essential Vine”

Jesus: The Artist Behind the Art

“Jesus the Good Shepherd”

“Jesus the Son of Man”

“The Love Jug”

Live from Mevo

“Family 30” Part 3

Family 30: You Belong

“Free Indeed” Part 4 “Staying Free”

“Free Indeed” Part 3 “Choose Freedom Everyday”