Crosstraining 7.31.12

READ: Matthew 3:16-17 It’s helpful to see where today’s passage fits into the chronological narrative of Jesus’ life; he was baptized before all of his teachings and miracles took place, and yet God chose this moment to let Jesus know that he loved...

Crosstraining 7.30.12

READ: 1 Timothy 6:11 When we’re overcome by our weaknesses, we often make choices that are opposed to the life God intends for us (what the Bible calls “sin”). But God doesn’t want our lives just to be about sin management. You’ve...

Crosstraining 7.27.12

READ: 1 Samuel 17:45-50 Among all the armies of Israel, only David was willing to face Goliath. He didn’t believe he could beat Goliath on his own; he couldn’t just “man up.” But David was unwilling to give up. Instead, he stepped up his faith...

Crosstraining 7.26.12

READ: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 The nation of Israel was looking for a leader. God sent the prophet Samuel to the house of Jesse in Bethlehem to anoint a new king. God warned Samuel not to be concerned with outward appearances, because what he cared about was the heart. After...

Crosstraining 7.25.12

READ : 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Why is it we love to root for the underdog? Maybe it’s because we love the thought of the little guy overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles and beating the odds to win in the end. Maybe it’s because we often feel like...