Kalos Christmas This past Christmas season, Cross Points Church implemented Kalos Christmas. Kalos is a Greek word taken from scripture that reflects good or beautiful works. These good works are just nice deeds, but they come from within an individual – it’s an inward beauty being displayed by outward actions. At Cross Points we ask […]
Don’t call it a comeback!
LL Cool J In 1990, Rapper LL Cool J released his 4th studio album – Mama Said Knock You Out. It came on the heals of the disappointing album, Walking with a Panther. The title song from the Mama Said album begins with the line, “Don’t call it a comeback!” Cool J was making a […]
Ahhh…the good ole days!
Remember when? All my adult life, I’ve regularly come into contact with people who are longing for the “good ole days.” I meet people who want to go back in time with their: Politics Church Photography Business Sports Children Marriages Finances Looks Standing No matter what you say to convince them otherwise, there is always […]
5 Games. 510 Minutes. 20 PK’s. 1 Celebration
Everyone loves a winner! One of my joys over the last couple of years has been following and attending the local Major League Soccer (MLS) team – Sporting KC. The past 3 years they have been growing and building toward a championship level, and finally this weekend it all came to fruition. It’s been such […]
Speak up!
[quote]…do not fear them or their words…You must give them my messages whether they listen or not. -Ezekiel 2:6a & 7a[/quote] We are called. That is the simple truth. Each of us has been called by God in the place we are to share His truth. My calling is different than your calling, and your […]
We are called to CREATE!
Jesus created. [quote]Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” “No one, sir,” she said. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.” – John 8:10-11[/quote] What a beautiful story. Jesus faces down a mob of angry men ready […]
How to live life as a TRIPLE threat leader.
Not the next Lebron… In high school, I was just a good enough basketball player to be on the team through high school and play in most games my senior year. Though I didn’t play a lot of varsity minutes, I did learn a lot about basketball through endless hours of practice. One of the […]
Jesus came to destroy!
So right and so wrong [quote]If we allow him to go on like this, soon everyone will believe in him. Then the Roman army will come and destroy both our Temple and nation. – John 11:48[/quote] It’s amazing how right and wrong we can be at the same time. In this passage of John (which is quickly […]
What happened? This is not what I expected!
[quote]”But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.” – Matthew 14:24[/quote] This past Sunday, I had the opportunity to preach at Cross Points Church. I shared a few things God has been teaching me about moving past from a crushed “happily ever after.” […]
Don’t Believe the Hype!
I’m sure your all fans of late 80’s and early 90’s rap music, so you recognize the title line as a song by Public Enemy (if you don’t remember the group, you probably remember this guy – Flava Flav). The point of the song was a lot was said about Public Enemy. However, much of […]
