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Kristie isn’t a “camp girl,” but something about Woman Camp intrigued her. So she took a risk, and gave up a weekend to attend along with a group of friends. What she experienced strengthened her relationally, physically, and spiritually. Her story is encouraging, funny, and is a reminder that when we take the biggest risks, we get the biggest rewards.  Learn more about Woman Camp, and register fo...

Jeff Wiesemann had been to MAN CAMP, a primitive weekend camping experience for men, on multiple occasions. He was pretty sure he knew what to expect—until God used a friend to get him into the prayer tent. There, he had a profound experience that addressed a deeply rooted problem in his life: fear. Jeff’s inspiring story is one of risk, obedience, and victory. Learn more about MAN CAMP, and regis...

The Bible is the most published (and purchased) book in the history of the world. But where did it come from? Author Caleb Mathis gives a flyover of the Bible's incredible history—from ancient scrolls, to Vulgar translations, to more than one burned heretic. It’s a surprising and inspiring story that just might change the way you think about, and interact with, the good book. Read the full length...

Suicide is a weighty topic, but one we have to face head-on. In this candid, and extremely brave piece, author Joshua Seurkamp shares his own battle with suicide and how he’s come out the other side. No matter what you might think or believe, your life matters. Josh’s story is one of hope and encouragement to keep going, even through the darkest moments. If you or a loved one is considering suicid...

Author, Tommy Jewell, never expected to find himself behind bars—and yet one night changed everything. Yet even in lockup, Tommy found that God was still with him. In fact, it was while behind bars that he discovered the three components of his identity: his place, his name, and his image. In this powerful and vulnerable piece, Tommy explains how God can reach us anywhere.  Read the full length ar...

It seems everyone has an opinion about tattoos—your parents, your friends, and maybe even your employer. But what does God think? Before getting his first tattoo, author and Crossroads editor, Chris Pennington, did a deep dive into what scripture teaches about getting inked. What he discovered might surprise—and even challenge—you.  Read the full length article here . Find more articles by Chris P...

When you pray little prayers, you get little answers. Taylor Jankowski came face-to-face with this revelation while on a trip to South Africa. Realizing that she was playing it much too safe with God, she pushed all her chips in… and nearly got trampled by the answer. It was an exhilarating experience that permanently changed the way she prays—and it just might do the same for you.  Read the full...

“Repent” is a word with lots of baggage—especially if you’ve ever run into a fire-and-brimstone street preacher—but it doesn’t have to be that way. When she tried repentance for herself, author Kacie Bryant was surprised to discover it wasn’t about judgment and punishment, but freedom. Need a breakthrough in your life? Repentance just might be the key.  Read the full length article here . Find mor...

“Without those two strangers who stopped to help, you’d already be dead.” Those were some of the first words author Chris Frank heard after waking up in a university hospital. After a night of heavy drinking, he was hit by a taxi and dragged 40 yards. After multiple surgeries and a six-month rehabilitation process, he began to look at that night as a second chance—one he desperately needed. When h...

The loss of a pet can be devastating, but if you look close enough, you just might discover the fingerprints of God. That’s exactly what happened when Scott Dill, director of Spiritual Support at Crossroads, was forced to face the loss of his beloved dog, Socks. With trademark insight, clarity, and compassion, Scott shares how putting his dog down brought him face-to-face with the love of God. Rea...

Father's Day can be complicated, bringing up a mixed bag of emotions and memories. In this article, founding and senior pastor of Crossroads, Brian Tome, shares another way to look at what it means to be fathered, and offers wisdom on how to make the day count.  Read the full length article here . Find more articles by Brian Tome here .

Despite how the movies and TV shows depict Him, the Bible is pretty clear that Jesus was not a physical stunner. Author and Articles Editor, Chris Pennington, shares why this fact matters today, and how it challenges him to focus on the most important things.  Read the full length article here .  Find more articles by Chris Pennington here .

It sounds like the stuff of Hollywood movies, or campfire stories, but the Bible is clear—there is an entity named Satan, who is out to destroy everything God cherishes. That includes you. In this article, author Caleb Mathis gives an overview of what the Bible says (and doesn’t) about God’s ultimate enemy. The more you know your adversary, the more you can withstand his attempts to trip you up. ...

A sabbath—a day devoted to rest, connection, and re-creation—can seem like an outdated relic of the past. Is it even possible to have a dedicated day-off in our modern, noisy, relentless world? Author Donny Black decided to find out. What he learned not only changed his family’s weekends, but made him even more productive on the six other days of the week.  Read the full length article here . Read...

Is there a limit to God’s forgiveness? After a heartbreaking abortion, author Heather B. was pretty sure she’d hit the limit on what God would make clean in her life. But when she least expected it, a chance encounter changed her mind. With strength and clarity, she shares some of her most difficult days, hoping others find the hope and forgiveness she discovered for herself.  Read the full length...

Is there a difference between a spiritual gift and a natural aptitude? How do I know if what I’m developing is a gift from God or just a human interest? Teaching pastor and author, Alli Patterson, couldn't find a good answer for herself—so researched and wrote her own. She dives into the deep end with an accessible and actionable article on determining, and developing, your own spiritual gifts, no...

For much of his life, Caleb Mathis didn’t care much about what the Bible taught about women. Then his wife gave birth to twins—one boy and one girl. The church culture he’d grown up in suggested to him that one of his kids would have an easier time than the other. Taking a year, he read the entire Bible, trying to discover what it actually taught about women. In this article, he unpacks a few of t...

Unfaithfulness in marriage isn’t something you’re supposed to talk about… and it certainly isn’t supposed to result in growth toward God and your husband. Author Kacie Bryant shares one of the most difficult nights of her life, the power of honesty, and the jaw-dropping forgiveness and gift she received on the other end.  Read the full length article here . Find more articles from Kacie Bryant her...

The Bible is a big, confusing, and ancient book. Even if I wanted to start reading it, where would I even begin? Author Caleb Mathis thinks he has four possible answers, with a little help from country superstar Johnny Cash. Whether you begin your Bible journey in Genesis or the gospels, Proverbs or James, the key is to start reading… and to keep walking that line.  Read the full length article he...

We live in a world where there are written, and sometimes unwritten, rules about race. When author, Grant Doepel, decided to break one, he discovered something profound. In his article, Grant, a white man, recalls the deep truths about God he learned by spending time in a black barbershop. Read the full length article here . Find more articles from Grant Doepel here .

Baptism isn’t the end of your spiritual journey, it’s the beginning. Once you get out of the dunk tank, what comes next? In this article, Caleb Mathis outlines four things to do after you get baptized. Taken right from the life of Jesus, these four things will build your spiritual muscle, no matter if you got baptized yesterday or 60 years ago. Need help connecting with a group? Contact us here ....

One of the first things anyone ever hears about Jesus is that “he died for you.” Let’s be honest, that’s kind of weird. What am I supposed to do with that, and what does it even mean? Crossroads’ Lead Pastor, Kyle Ranson, gets to the bottom of that phrase, including how it has the power to change your life today.  Looking to chat in to Crossroads? Click here . Want to watch the video Kyle referenc...

When Jesus died, something mysterious happened. Miles away, the veil of the temple was torn from top to bottom. Why does that matter, and what does it mean for you? Author and pastor, Scott Dill, unpacks why a shredded curtain just might be the best news you hear all day.  Read the full length article here . Find more articles from Scott Dill here .

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… a Jedi fell at the hands of his greatest enemy, but that wasn’t the end of the story. Obi-Wan Kenobi learned to make death his ally, and in so doing, sealed the fate of the dark side. It’s a story that, right around Easter time, should sound pretty familiar. Author Chris Pennington unpacks the biblical foundation just below the surface in everyone’s favo...

What does it take to please God? Is it keeping all the rules? Never making a mistake? Trying really hard? Or is it something more than that? Author and teaching pastor, Alli Patterson, found a surprising answer in the story of a hooker and her lies.  Read the full length article here . Find more articles from Alli Patterson here .