Posts with the category “articles”

Sometimes the brokenness around us can dampen the holidays, making the days feel so heavy....  Read More

As election day approaches in the U.S., may we remember these important truths. ...  Read More

I love to see Christians testify to Christ’s work in their lives through the waters of baptism. Baptism is one of the most exciting events in the life of a church and an individual. We cheer and celeb...  Read More

In this series, we ask staff and lay leaders about recommended resources. Our hope is one or two might relate to something you want to learn more about.Here are some book recommendations from Pastor L...  Read More

“This is how we enter into and participate in the biblical story—by reading it, loving it, living it, and proclaiming it.” Stephen Nichols“People say you are what you eat, and we consume stories all d...  Read More

If you feel like you're in a spiritual desert, are going through the motions, or feel apathetic, you are not alone. All Christians experience days and seasons like this, but our desire isn't to stay t...  Read More

Each month at Stones Crossing we highlight a featured book of the month. It often connects to the sermon series, a class or study, or something in the life of the church.For August, our featured book ...  Read More

In this new series, we ask staff and lay leaders about recommended resources. Our hope is one or two might relate to something you want to learn more about.Here are some book recommendations from Past...  Read More

What is the gospel? How, as a Christian, is the gospel changing your life?There might not be any more important questions than these two questions. Too often, we speak about “the gospel” in generaliti...  Read More

This summer's featured book will be Praying the Bible by Don Whitney (available online or at our Resources Wall). When you think of prayer, what comes to mind? If you’re like me, you might think of a...  Read More

May's book of the month is The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World by Brett McCracken.I’m guessing you’re probably familiar with the iconic food pyramid, an illustration by the USD...  Read More

"Even though most Christians will never move overseas, the Bible enlists every Christian and every local church in the grand project of global missions. The church is the engine of world missions.” An...  Read More

Starting on January 28, we'll begin preaching our way through the book of Ephesians until summer. We're excited about this study and how God will use it to set our eyes on Christ and transform us as C...  Read More

God’s Word has been a wise, faithful, and honest friend that has stayed with me every season. The Bible has been my source of joy in moments of deep sorrow. It’s been my hope when depression held a ti...  Read More

I have found that my commitment to something builds off of why I want it (motivation) and how to attain it (means). When it comes to reading the Bible, believing that God rewards those who diligently ...  Read More

I grew up in the church, and I’ve been serving in ministry since I was 22. First, I served with a parachurch organization, then on the denominational level, and now in the local church.  Knowing that,...  Read More

“The man who has God for his treasure has all things in one.” A.W. Tozer“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:21Although I have been a Christian since childhood, Jesus...  Read More

Four groggy, bed-headed, pajama clad children, Bibles in tow, trickled into the living room and plopped themselves on the sofa as the smell of my coffee wafted in the air and the cat tried to get hims...  Read More

As you take steps toward greater Bible engagement in 2024, here are a few recommended resources. You can also find additional books at our online bookstore.Bible Reading PlansParticipate in one of two...  Read More

When eating a meal, have everyone put their phone in a basket away from the table. When opening presents, designate one photographer and have everyone else put their phone in the basket. Even as you w...  Read More

First, let me say this is not me asking you to add something to your ever-growing to-do list this Christmas season. I know it’s packed. Instead, I want to use this space to persuade you that Advent mi...  Read More

In this series of posts, I hope to help followers of Jesus see the opportunities in our annual celebrations to love our communities and share the gospel.“Close the blinds and turn off all the lights s...  Read More

I was slicing onions for lasagna when my friend came to mind. Her husband had just lost a relative, and she had requested prayer regarding their loss in a Facebook message earlier that week.So, I bega...  Read More

This Sunday, we'll kick off a five-week series on the first part of Daniel. As we study Daniel together, below are some recommended resources for adults and kids.One book we want to highlight is for c...  Read More

This semester, one of our classes at Stones Crossing Church will be called Learning to Study and Savor Scripture. It's focus will be on not only better knowing God by rightly understanding the Bible b...  Read More

Seven ways to be intentional for connecting and growing at your church....  Read More