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