No room. It was a problem the day Jesus was born, and it’s a problem, still. Even in the midst of a crazy 2020–though one would think this is the year we’d make place for Jesus, if ever we did. Clearly, we need Him desperately. When we read the Christmas story, it’s easy to shake…

Kylie sat a safe six feet apart in a circle of teenage girls. As their youth leader, she was eager to hear how each would answer the ice breaker question:  Name three things you’re thankful for. Kylie’s question was received with a wall of blank stares; a sea of deer-in-the-headlights expressions, as if she’d asked…

The past few weeks have been hard ones for me. In addition to the stress we all feel during this tumultuous 2020 season, my dad’s been hospitalized for over three weeks now. You have your own stress, too. We all seem to be living with our stress levels very near capacity, given everything that has…

The stress of 2020 has taken its toll. Fear. Anxiety. Loneliness. Hopelessness. Worry. These are real. We all battle them–sometimes on a daily basis. Breathe. You aren’t alone. Recently I’ve had several conversations with women who feel overwhelmed with fear and anxiety. I’ve heard gals say things like… I’m afraid life will never feel normal again.…

She tugged on my pant leg to get my attention. I bent down to be eye-level with my small daughter. Her chubby little hands formed a cup around my ear. Clearly, she had something on her mind; a request for my ears only. “Can you help me, Mommy?” Because I love her, I did. We may…

I saw her in the religion section of Barnes and Noble. Her eyes were wide, her mouth ajar; her expression an equal mixture of stunned and overwhelmed. And all she wanted to do was buy a Bible. I stopped to ask if I could help. “Why are there so many choices?” “How do I know…

Every once in a while I need to heed my own words. Yesterday was one of those days. I found myself wondering (more than once, I might add), what’s wrong with me today? Can you relate? If so, you’ll want to read on. I actually googled my own blog post–one I wrote a few years…

She was in the middle of a bona-fide meltdown. Like an old rubber-band, she’d been stretched too far one time too many. Looking back, I’m not sure why I acted as I did. I suspect it was simply because I understood the stress she felt. I pulled her onto my lap and wrapped my loving…

CROSSLINE ON-CAMPUS EXPERIENCE   We’re so grateful and excited to gather together again for in-person worship experiences at our Crossline Church campus. We aim to provide you with a safe place to gather as we prepare to receive you and your family this weekend. LIVE MULTI-VENUE EXPERIENCE   Our services are back in the Worship…

  Get Healthy & Get Strong Ministry Update   Crossline Men are committed to continuing to connect with other Men of God, and be “iron sharpening iron”. We want you to join us! Whether you’ve already done three series earlier this year, or are just getting started – the Body of Christ is made stronger…

“I need wisdom, but it all feels so overwhelming!” We were about a mile into our walk this morning when my neighbor expressed something most of us can relate to on some level. I know I can. Decisions are difficult. Especially decisions where there are no clear-cut right or wrong answers. When we waffle about…

First, congratulations to the winners of last week’s book give away!  You were notified by email, so check those inboxes! And now for a little encouragement…   “Believe nothing of what you hear and only half of what you see.” Edgar Allan Poe penned this is statement in November, 1845. In case you’re counting, that’s 175…

2020 seems like one giant re-route doesn’t it? We started the year–and a new decade–full of hopes, dreams and goals for what lay ahead. None of us anticipated the path 2020 would actually take. This week’s post is written by my friend and podcaster, Julie Pearson, who shares an excerpt from her new devotional book, Better…

The word “joy” hardly describes our common experience the last few months. Frankly, it’s time we put a little joy back into life. Why? Because, as Nehemiah put it, “The joy of the Lord is your strength”. (Nehemiah 8:10) But how? Recently I read words written by my friend, Jean E. Jones, that woke something…

Hello there! If you’re here it’s probably because you are interested in being apart of the Crossline Church staff on the Crux Student Ministries team this summer! Below you’ll find a helpful overview of what it looks like to be a summer intern with us at Crux as well as how to apply. COVID-19 Disclaimer:…

All the cute Instagram pictures and Facebook posts are a lie. Even for those of us who are homebodies, forced shelter in place for weeks on end is not a picnic in the park (Oh, the days when that was a possibility!). It doesn’t matter how many closets you’ve cleaned, puzzles you’ve completed, family dinners…

Hey Crux Fam! Below is all of the specific stuff we have going on for you this week, 4/26 — 5/1, so that we can stay connected! Also, make sure to follow us @crosslinesm on Instagram where we will be posting updates each day with everything. For each of the events that you participate in…

It’s odd–surreal really–to think that one person’s sickness, on the other side of the globe, has affected every person on our planet. Life as we once knew it has changed. As a result, we’re fearful, we’re lonely, and we’re isolated. We worry and we wonder, how did this all happen? Why did it happen? When…

“Take care of yourself!” How many times have you heard that phrase? How many times have you said it yourself? Probably more than you can count. But now, more than ever, self-care must be a priority. I know what you’re thinking: I’m busy taking care of everyone else. I’m  busy working from home. I’m so…

Hey Crux Fam! As our ministry begins to navigate this new season in light of the coronavirus we still want to try as hard as we can to stay connected with one another, despite not being able to see each other in person. In light of this, our team has developed a calendar for this…

I walked into Trader Joe’s just before 9am, in plenty of time to beat the crowds. Or so I thought. Lines of people, with grocery carts heaped high, stretched from the cashiers to the back wall. Shelves were bare and, in some cases, empty. There was not one item in the frozen food section. Not…