Bad Talk

Have you ever been presented the opportunity to talk bad about a person?  In good conscience you may be thinking "YES" and they "deserved" every negative word because of what they have done despitefully against me.  As fair as that sounds that isn't the way to express negative feelings about someone and it certainly isn't what God's Word says to do.  In all circumstances we aught to carefully guard the words that come out of our mouth.

In Ephesians 4:29 the Bible says, "Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear."

Be encouraged to use your words as a building tool to promote kindness and encouragement towards people and not as a demolition tool to destroy others.  Here are three things to do when find yourself talking negative about someone else.

1.  Be quiet! Also known as KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT!

2.  Pray and ask God for guidance and strength.

3.  Meditate on Ephesians 4:29

Launching May 21st OurTEAM!

Wonderful Sunday.

Wow!  That 0ne word pretty much describes the weekend that we had at Crosspointe Church as we hosted Buddy Bell to teach practical church leadership topics during our Gathering.   This morning he taught on how to properly relate to the pastor which was very eye opening.  I really enjoy being around Buddy and Cathy.  They add great value to my life and I am grateful for them. Although Buddy is an exceptional speaker he is an amazing motivator.  I really appreciate his ministry.

www.buddybellministries.com

Starting this Sunday Night!

Don't be a donkey!

Yesterdays Gathering was amazing. God's presence was so evident as we continued the series "Acts: A Dynamic Church." Another young lady committed her life to Jesus making two in as many weeks!  Here is a picture of Snowball (Donk-Donk) who helped me share the message about being "Obedient to the Voice of Christ!"

Every Church Needs...

...A SUPER SCOTT!!!

Sunday

You won’t want to miss this weekend's Gathering at Crosspointe as I share the second part of our current series “ACTS!” This Sunday I will share how Jesus’ disciples had a ‘heart to follow” him and will share some insights on how obeying God’s word leads to blessings. In addition, I am going to have a crazy helper to communicate this week so you may want to bring a camera to snap a photo of this ‘first’ for our church. I don’t want to give it away but we will be able to tell the kids in Kingdom Builders that we one-upped them!!! Seriously, it is going to be a lot of fun.

Stop the Cycle...

For many people in our world suicide is a real struggle that they contemplate on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the people of my hometown of Antlers, Oklahoma knows this real struggle too well. Another young man from there chose to take his life this week. This is the third young man to do so within the last few months. If you are contemplating ending the pain in your life with suicide please click the link on my page first or click here!

COMING SOON - OUR NEW LOOK

Great Weekend...

We had a great weekend at Crosspointe Church!!! One person accepted Christ, which was just amazing. As a pastor I lead people to Christ often so it can seem like the norm. Like most pastors I have that one, coined prayer to be used when people want to accept Christ. However, there was something really special about today and the coined prayer wouldn't do. It was after praying with her that I learned her story and learned that she didn't believe in God. However, after worship, hearing the sermon, and feeling the presence of God she said she was ready to commit her life to HIM!!! With tears running down her face she said that she "believed" after today!!!

Numbers are in...

It is great being a part of a church who desires to reach people for the cause of Christ and is ready to move forward. I love being a part of Crosspointe! As you know, March was a big month as we had March Madness and it was crazy fun! The numbers are in and we had over 70 guests on our campus during the five weeks!!! There were also over 600 people who gathered the week of Easter combined at the Egg Hunt, Good Friday Worship Service, and Easter Sunday!

Let's keep the momentum rolling!!!

Keys to Strengthening your Marriage [Part III]

1. Don't be selfish. Think we, not me!
2. Don't dwell in the past. Offer forgiveness daily.
3. Learn that you may not always be right about every situation!

The Prosperity Gospel according to John Piper

Let me know what you think....

Keys to Strengthening Your Marriage [part II]

+ Pray together daily.
+ Spend quality time together and be intimate.
+ Learn to work together to solve (or work through) the problems that you are facing.
+ Treat your spouse how you want to be treated - you get what you give!
+ Stop trying to change your spouse.

Keys to Strengthening Your Marriage.

For some time now I've wanted to post a few insights that will drastically strengthen your marriage. I know they work because I've been using them in my marriage for a reasonable ammount of time and they have built a great marriage for my wife and I.

I call them the "Keys to Strengthening Your Marriage," but here's the deal - YOU HAVE TO ACTUALLY DO THEM! I know you will but I wanted to reinforce the fact that you will have to do these in order for them to work. There is no easy way out here - work is required!

Keys to Strengthening Your Marriage
+ Communicate often and share your feelings.
+ Be honest with your spouse.
+ Pray for your spouse daily.
+ Make your spouse feel special. They should have your sole attention.
+ Make time for your spouse.

more to come tomorrow.

Music I am listening to...

1. Steve Fee - SF is seriously one of the best band's I've heard in a long while. They are comparable to David Crowder.

2. Starfield - Starfield has a new, fresh sound and it is refreshing.

3. Vitamin Strings Quartet - They make rock songs sound really cool and it's relaxing too.

4. Abundant Life Church - Bradford, England - I can't get enough of this Praise and Worship Band. I love their music.