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11 years later

11 years ago the first church service began at CrossRoads Christian Center Church.
There were about 70 with us on that day as we met in what is now the fellowship hall.
We praised, prayed, and worshipped in a space not much bigger than 30’ x 30’. Continue reading →

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iKnow…iDid

Apple founder, Steve Jobs has died.
This is an individual that was driven by perfection to give you a simple, one-button product that didn’t need an instruction manual.
I have an iPhone and enjoy its features from texting and making phone calls to posting on Facebook or listening to audio books. Continue reading →

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A reason to give!

It’s a week of Sharathon at work and my mind is on equipment and fundraising.
After a couple of weeks of editing audio testimonials about giving, my mind is also on the reasons people give.
I heard a testimony of a mom whose daughter, Emily, has cancer. Continue reading →

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Taking care of God’s stuff!

I recall several years ago when my eyes were opened to the meaning of stewardship.
It’s not something I heard preached or taught about as I was growing up. When it was the subject I got the wrong idea about it.
For years I thought stewardship was taking good care of the things that God had given to me. Continue reading →

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The only way you’ll ever be good enough!

How good are you?
Are you good enough to make it into heaven?
There are so many counting on that so let’s look at an example and the facts.
Jesus was questioned about what it would take to make it into heaven. Continue reading →

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Testimony: Thank you

Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. Phil 1:3 NLT
My second testimony is one of thanks!
There have been a few individuals over the years that have witnessed to me.
A young man name Quentin, Continue reading →

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Testimony: Forgiveness

I have a testimony or two; one is a search of forgiveness and the other is a search of thanks.
Testimony: Forgiveness.
For a few years I harbored a deep hatred in my heart for a young man.
At least that’s the way I remembered him. Continue reading →

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I am who I am; I am a Christian!

My parents. Is this why I like photography and to goof around?

What does it take for me to be live up to being who I am?
Not a thing; I am who I am by birth.
I am part Swanson, Hook, Goodwin, Wise, Butler, Coon and a myriad of other names all smelted together in what you see in me. Continue reading →

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It’s not what you say; it’s how you live

There is a verse that gives great wisdom when it comes to crimes against one another; Never convict anyone of a crime on the testimony of just one witness. The facts of the case must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses. Deut 19:15 NLT Continue reading →

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Life-changing Testimony

Don Smith is a friend, a brother in Christ, and a leader at CrossRoads Christian Center Church.
He teaches Sunday school and has filled the pulpit on occasion.
Recently Don posted his testimony on Facebook.
A testimony is a powerful weapon against the forces of evil. Continue reading →