Obedient Instead of Optional | Crosstraining 9.30.15

Read 1 Kings 17:9­-16 Do you view giving as an option or as an act of obedience? This question was Trent’s second aspect on giving from Sunday’s message. Yesterday, we looked at one of Christ’s parables for insight. Today, a widow in 1 Kings 17, will show us...

Multiply Instead of Maintain | Crosstraining 9.29.15

Read Matthew 25:14­-30 Our thoughts today about multiplying our money and our giving takes us to the 25th chapter of Matthew. We find Christ is answering questions from His disciples. The Q&A actually starts back in chapter 24. As always Christ answers and teaches...

The Set Up | Crosstraining 9.28.15

Read 2 Corinthians 8:1-12 I love to read and watch movies. After a while you can tell the good ones from the bad ones. There are so many keys to good writing. A good novelist and screenwriter know to grab you from the beginning, the set up is crucial. They know by...

Small Victories | Crosstraining 9.25.15

Read Luke 16:10-12 As a big Ohio State football fan, I’ve become incredibly interested in the coaching style of the Buckeyes’ coach, Urban Meyer. One thing he harps on during just about every interview I hear him give is every player doing their job with maximum...

Get or Give? | Crosstraining 9.24.15

Read Nehemiah 8:10 Growing up, I loved December. Not only is Christmas in December, but my birthday is as well. That meant, December was when I got all kinds of presents. As a kid, I always thought the phrase, “it’s better to give than to receive” was bogus. When...