A Strange Way to Grow

by | Jul 17, 2018 | Uncategorized

By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org  When we become part of a cell group we can get to know other people quite well. That can be fun and fulfilling. Community is also instrumental to growing spiritually, but not always in the way we expect. Yes, we will study the...

Treated like Family

by | Jul 2, 2018 | Uncategorized

By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org  A true story: A family returned to their car after eating dinner at a restaurant. The parents got in the front seat while a young boy and his sister climbed into the back. The girl was eating an ice cream cone and did not shut...

First Things First

by | Jun 14, 2018 | Uncategorized

By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org  “God has called me to be a pastor!” More than a few people have told me that over the years. I am always pleased to hear it, yet not all who have said the words have gone on to become a pastor. Some want the role “pastor,” but...

The R.E.I. of Discipleship

by | Jun 5, 2018 | Uncategorized

By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org  It is possible to believe we are growing spiritually yet be completely wrong about that. James 1:22 says, “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.“ This verse says that listening to the word...

Worship Evangelism

by | May 15, 2018 | Uncategorized

By Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org  Some group leaders are reluctant to worship in their meetings because they are concerned unbelievers might find it uncomfortable and strange. However, in their recent book Joel Comiskey and Jim Egli have found that authentic...