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Articles from the pastors of Cross Church on faith, family, marriage, parenting, and following Jesus in everyday life.

Church Life

Why Church?

Why gather in person when sermons are a click away? Five reasons church still matters: community, worship, service, teaching, and a culture that invites.

Andrew Puett

Faith & Culture

Faith, Family, and Football

Football season brings food, fans, and foolish optimism. How to enjoy the game (or any hobby) without letting it crowd out faith and family.

Andrew Bailey

Faith & Spiritual Growth

When Your Seasons Change

Seasons of life change faster than we expect. Biblical counsel for facing change, letting go, and stepping into what God has next.

Tyler Trusley

Faith & Culture

A Social Media Worldview

Social media is shaping how we see the world more than we realize. A look at four platforms, the worldviews they push, and the biblical worldview that lasts.

Andrew Bailey

Faith & Spiritual Growth

Lessons on the Road

On a family road trip, Jonah 2 stopped one pastor in his tracks. Lessons on noticing when we drift from God and remembering all He has done.

Andrew Puett

Church Life

How Committed Are You?

Our culture is quick to drop commitments, but the Bible calls us to loyal community. Four ways to commit to a spiritual family.

Andrew Bailey

Friendship & Community

The Hardest Words to Say

Saying “I’m sorry” can taste bitter, but it keeps us humble, deepens our relationships, and grows us spiritually.

Tyler Trusley

Health & Wellbeing

The Problem of Anxiety

Anxiety is rising in every generation, and it reaches into our relationship with God. Philippians 4 gives a better answer: prayer, thanksgiving, and peace.

Andrew Bailey

Health & Wellbeing

Hiking Sedona

A pastor who loves to hike shares four lesser-known Sedona trails, and what a tough climb with his daughter taught him about encouragement.

Andrew Puett

Faith & Spiritual Growth

I Hate Doing This

Like Paul in Romans 7, we all do things we hate. Three biblical ways to stop doing what we hate and start doing what Jesus loves.

Andrew Bailey

Marriage & Family

Hacks for your Marriage

Marriage is hard, but it is also one of the greatest blessings. Five practical hacks for building a healthy, lasting marriage.

Tyler Trusley

Health & Wellbeing

Let's Talk About Burnout

Calling burnout a sin strikes a nerve. Here is what burnout is, how to recognize it early, and how trusting God and building discipline can prevent it.

Andrew Bailey

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