The problem of human suffering has been contemplated, discussed and debated for millennia as evidenced by the account of Job, one of the oldest records of the Scriptures. When we experience or observe pain, we want to know why. We …
Social distancing was not really part of my common vocabulary 3 weeks ago. In fact most of us would have considered the concept prejudicial or rude. In the time of Jesus there was a lot of social distancing. Everyone kept …
Before the Corona Virus pandemic struck us, the elders, Steve Case and I, prompted by Bill Hatch, had discussed asking the CCC congregation to join in a time of fasting and prayer for 40 days, seeking God for His guidance …
In last weekend’s message I mentioned that the key to inner peace will only be found in trusting the Lord (Isaiah 26:3). Circumstances have always been and will always be infected with the consequences of evil; until God intervenes. He …
We are recording a service that will be posted to our website (www.crossroadscny.org) by 9 am on Sunday, March 22. This service will include: Praise music A meditation from Mick about finding peace in the anxiety of the times An update from …
As we all navigate through these uncharted waters (just had to get a Naval reference in for Mick!) and figure out what our lives looks like through this, we can all be sure of the fact that God doesn’t change. …
This morning our Elders, Steve Case and I met (via phone conference) for the first time since the CV19 struck the national consciousness and impacted our ministry processes. I wish you all could have eavesdropped on the dialogue. It is …
A week ago, our national psyche was just awakening to CV-19. We have a national gift for optimism. I wrote in my journal last Wednesday that I suspected that the situation was being “overblown”, and I don’t think my opinion …
There is a question that periodically resurfaces at our staff meetings—“How can we penetrate the din of information overload and flurry of activity to communicate with people?” Followers of Jesus and those who are not are equally afflicted with the …
