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Author, Chris Courts, had suffered anxiety and panic attacks earlier in life. Not having had one in years, he thought that chapter was behind that—that was, until an episode of his favorite TV show, Ted Lasso , sent him spiraling. After conversations with friends and family, professional help, and spiritual investment, he is in a much healthier place than ever before. In this article, Chris lays o...

It is easy to lose your marriage in the hustle and bustle of parenting—the carpools, sporting events, scout meetings, and endless array of school activities. This is exactly where author Lori Murray found herself. After separating from her husband for a time, they decided to give it one more go, being sure to implement 7 strategies to help their marriage survive. Now, with kids out of the house, t...

We love watching the films in the Gladiator franchise… but living the reality of the Roman Games was something else entirely. While the bloody duels drew huge crowds to the Colosseum, the games rubbed up against the Church’s belief that all life was sacred because it was made in the image of God. Enter the ring, Telemachus. This ancient believer couldn’t stand the carnage, and took action. This is...

Bad things happen in life, but could there be a deeper cause behind it all—and does that explanation apply across all circumstances? Author, Craig Dockery, looks at the biblical idea of spiritual attack: what is it, why does it happen, and is there anything we can do about it?  Access Crossroad’s Guide to the Spirit Realm here . Read the full length article here . Read more articles by Craig Docke...

Ever felt like you didn’t have “it”—like you weren’t smart enough, creative enough, pretty enough, or skilled enough? Author, Catie Castleman, did too. And after an awful week, with those thoughts piling up, she reached a breaking point. It was then that God drew a line connecting her self image to a lie she’d believed since childhood—and, step by step, He began to unravel it. In this article, Cat...

A new year is just around the corner, and if Google is to be trusted, plenty of people are trying to figure out how to add more Bible-time to their lives. In this article, Caleb Mathis shares five Bible reading hacks that have helped him to ingest more scripture.  Read the full length article here .  Read more articles by Caleb Mathis here . Find the free Crossroads Anywhere Spiritual Fitness app...

To Santa… or not to Santa… for many parents, that is the question. In this article, lead pastor at Crossroads Church, Kyle Ranson, explains why his family includes Santa in their Christmas celebrations, and how they’ve used it to build their kids’ faith.   Read the full length article here . Find more articles by Kyle Ranson here .

What’s the deal with Emmanuel? The word gets tossed around a lot at Christmas time, but what does it mean—is it like a nickname for Jesus? Should I spell it with an I or an E? Does it have any bearing on the holiday season? In this article, author Scott Dill explains how the meaning of Christmas is tied up with this name, and how it has the power to change not only your holiday, but your entire li...

Even though your grandma’s nativity scene includes the three guys with camels and expensive gifts, most historians believe the wise men didn’t actually visit Jesus in the stable. In fact, we’re not even sure if there were three of them, or if they even rode camels. Author and editor, Chris Pennington, unravels fact from fiction as he dives into exactly what the Bible does (and doesn’t) say about t...

A recent study found that 62% of Americans believe giving gifts is the most stressful part of the holiday season—but it doesn’t have to be. Author, and recovering-bad-gift-giver, Caleb Mathis, looks at the story of the Magi for inspiration in giving gifts of impact this Christmas. Hint—every great gift involves effort, intentionality, and empathy. Read the full length article here . Find more arti...

For many of us, the holidays mean food, family, and fearing what that one uncle will bring up around the dinner table. Rather than just surviving holiday meals, author Chris Pennington believes we can thrive there. Examining the scriptures, and the life of Jesus for examples, he offers three strategies to bring more peace and joy to your holiday table setting, no matter the food, family, or friend...

“Do I Have To Like Worship Music?” by Jeff Wiesemann Jeff Wiesemann had been a music fanatic since high school, when he’d spend hours scouring bins at the used record store. But there was one genre he could never find himself enjoying: worship music. In this article, Jeff takes us into his deep dive to understand why worship matters, what the Bible says about it, and how he finally found something...

What is revival, and can I experience it too? Author Kristie Sheanshang went looking for answers after bumping into the Asbury Revival of February 2023, in the sleepy little college town of Wilmore, Kentucky. Kristie found that, while revivals can be historic outpourings of God’s Spirit, the real movement always starts in us first.  Read the full length article here . Find more articles by Kristie...

“Hooray, election season is back around!”—said no one, ever. It’s kind of the worst, right? The tension, the vitriol, the mountain of political mailers. Author, Caleb Mathis, wanted to believe there was a better way forward. After doing a deep dive into what the Bible says about government, he shares four fundamental truths he learned: (1) God is government, (2) All government comes with a cost, (...

The idea that the dead might not fully leave the earth, instead haunting locations (or people) as ghosts, is an old one. Old enough, in fact, that the Bible has plenty to say on the subject. In this article, author Caleb Mathis explains four things the Bible teaches about ghosts… and why you don’t have to fear anything that goes bump in the night.  Read the full length article here . Find more art...

The Bible isn’t all miracles, healings, and “love thy neighbors”—there are some genuinely creepy tales in the Good Book. They weren’t included to send a chill up your spine, but to teach us something important about the character of God. In this article, author Caleb Mathis does a deep dive into the Bible’s spooky side, sharing six creepy tales and why they still matter today.  Read the full lengt...

Does the word “repent” bring to mind street corner preachers and promises of hell? It does for many people, which is a travesty because repentance is a beautiful act designed to bring life, healing, and wholeness. In this article, Rachel Reider reveals the true meaning of repentance, and how practicing it not only helped her leave shame behind, but changed her family life at home.  Read the full l...

If God was speaking, would you recognize it? In this article, pastor and author, Scott Dill, gives a helpful primer on the various ways God speaks—through His Word, His people, and His Spirit—and how you can tune yourself for better reception. One thing is sure: if God is speaking, you don’t want to miss it.  Read the full length article here Find more articles by Scott Dill here

The term “revival” can bring a lot of things to mind: a run of mid-week church services, the return of a beloved Broadway production, or the resurrection of a long-defunct architectural style. We might associate the word with faith, but spiritually, what does revival actually mean? And how do I know if I need it? In this article, author Caleb Mathis tries to get us to an answer as quickly, and sim...

After witnessing a capital punishment execution, author Grant Doepel had one thought: that could have been me. The experience became a catalyst, opening his eyes to a word that gets tossed around alot, but few people have taken the time to really understand—grace. It is messy, unfair, and amazing.  Read the full length article here .  Find more articles by Grant Doepel here .

It’s the cornerstone of most advice columns, commencement addresses, and social media influencers. But is “be true to yourself” actually good advice? Author Rob Seddon dissects the pop culture mantra, and discovers a better, more fulfilling way to live.  Read the full length article here . Find more articles by Rob Seddon here .

Revivals are awe-inspiring, life-changing, generation-defining movements of God—and if history is to be trusted, they happen with stunning regularity. In this article, Caleb Mathis offers a flyover of five of America’s most important revival movements from the past, pointing to what they can teach us for the next home. The next great move of God may be just around the corner. It’s time to get read...

The Bible is divided into two major sections. The New Testament begins with the birth of Jesus, following His life and the creation of the church. The Old Testament details everything that happened before the first Christmas in Bethlehem. As incredible as it seems, that doesn’t necessarily mean that Jesus doesn’t make any cameos in the first half of the Bible. Pastor and author, Scott Dill, shares...

February 2009 changed everything—that was when social media giant, Facebook, introduced the ‘Like” button. As the thumbs-up started to stream in, author Chris Pennington found he was adjusting his life, online and offline, to get more of them. It was a slippery slope that was quickly growing out of control. In his article, Chris explains that wanting to be liked isn’t a bad thing, but searching fo...

Too fat, too wide, too many stretch marks. Kacie had every excuse to play it safe when it came to her summer swimwear choice. But then God asked her to do something that made her stomach turn: try a two-piece. It came at a critical moment for the mom of three, as she was helping her oldest navigate the pain of negative self-image. God used it all to teach Kacie she needed to overcome her own insec...