Whoville | Crosstraining 12.7.12

Psalm 46 One definition of courage is to have strength in the face of pain or grief. In today’s world, we live in an age of Jersey Shore men who like to talk a big game and act macho  but cower once they face anything that is going to be tough or painful. In the story...

Whoville | Crosstraining 12.6.12

1 Samuel 15:20-23 When I was a kid, I wanted a dog for Christmas one year. Now, I knew that my mom wasn’t going to let me have a dog, so I came up with an elaborate plan. I was going to ask for a hamster for Christmas, and, then, show my mom that I was responsible...

Whoville | Crosstraining 12.5.12

Philippians 2:1-8 When Joseph found out that Mary was pregnant, the only logical conclusion was that Mary had cheated on him. In those days, the punishment for adultery was to be put to death. Joseph, who had to have been upset and angry at the situation, had the...

Whoville | Crosstraining 12.4.12

Matthew 1:18-21 We were all taught growing up that we need to do the right thing. We know we need to forgive, help people who can’t help themselves, be nice to people and stand up for them when they are bullied, and be generous and share with those around us in need....

Whoville | Crosstraining 12.3.12

1 Corinthians 1:26-31 What do you want to be when you grow up? While some of us are still waiting to grow up, it is funny to look back to what we wanted to be when we grew up. Chances are that you wanted to be something great like a ninja, professional athlete,...