When the Bumps in the Road Match the Beat of the Music
It wasn’t weird for me to giggle; I was a child, and what I had observed had a humorous quality to it, even if to most grown adults it...
Cross Creek Church Blog
More Than Sundays Blog was conceived to teach the Word of God and encourage people as they seek the Lord outside of weekly services. Although the blog is no longer publishing new articles, we pray that these posts will continue to bring truth and hope for years to come.
Awaken: Walking with Faith into the New Year
Have you ever felt stuck, like you were walking but not getting anywhere? Perhaps you’ve even felt spiritually asleep, going through the...
Pearls for 2025
Pearls from oysters are formed when irritants or bacteria slip into the mollusk. The oyster then naturally goes into self-protective mode...
Coal On Christmas
My mother has long maintained that getting coal in your stocking for Christmas might not be such a bad thing, and I know others who have...
Alone God is Worthy
Worship is life, or, at least, that’s what the Bible claims. That’s why we here at More Than Sundays wanted to take some time to dive...
We Walk in a Spirit of Gratitude
Thanksgiving is a season that draws our attention to gratitude, food, family, and reflection. Whether we come together around a large...
Coalesce in Worship
Worship is life, or, at least, that’s what the Bible claims. That’s why we here at More Than Sundays wanted to take some time to dive...
Worshiping in Spirit and in Truth
Worship is life, or, at least, that’s what the Bible claims. That’s why we here at More Than Sundays wanted to take some time to dive...
Right Object, Right Offering, Right Heart
Worship is life, or, at least, that’s what the Bible claims. That’s why we here at More Than Sundays wanted to take some time to dive...
Tragedy Into Triumph
There are certain dates, times, or events that will always hold significance and evoke emotions in our lives. Sometimes these are good...
Psalm 41: A God Who Fights For Me
This summer on More Than Sundays, we turn our attention to the Psalms. We have asked our writers to write about their favorite Psalm with...
Psalm 33: A Song of Hope and Praise
This summer on More Than Sundays, we turn our attention to the Psalms. We have asked our writers to write about their favorite Psalm with...
Psalm 23: When You Have a Good Master
This summer on More Than Sundays, we turn our attention to the Psalms. We have asked our writers to write about their favorite Psalm with...
Psalm 100: The Importance of Praise
This summer on More Than Sundays, we turn our attention to the Psalms. We have asked our writers to write about their favorite Psalm with...
In Christ We Have True Freedom
This week is the Fourth of July – the day we celebrate our freedom as Americans! We will shoot off fireworks, wear red, white, and blue,...
Jesus as Friend
This article is part of a series here at More Than Sundays about the identities of Christ. If you struggle with understanding who Jesus is...
Jesus as Brother
This article is part of a series here at More Than Sundays about the identities of Christ. If you struggle with understanding who Jesus is...
Jesus as Messiah
This article is part of a series here at More Than Sundays about the identities of Christ. If you struggle with understanding who Jesus is...
Jesus As King
This article is part of a series here at More Than Sundays about the identities of Christ. If you struggle with understanding who Jesus is...
Jesus as Lord
This article is part of a series here at More Than Sundays about the identities of Christ. If you struggle with understanding who Jesus is...
Universal Truth
Here at Cross Creek Church, our theme for 2024 is the word “mission”. We are called to be on mission for Christ, though sometimes it...
You’ve Got a Friend in Me
Here at Cross Creek Church, our theme for 2024 is the word “mission”. We are called to be on mission for Christ, though sometimes it...
On Mission to the Church: One Unified Body, Many Gifted Members
Here at Cross Creek Church, our theme for 2024 is the word “mission”. We are called to be on mission for Christ, though sometimes it...
A Different View of Valentine’s Day
“Danny’s easy going nature was a mask and was the result of his fears. Fear of not being good enough, fear of failure, fear of not...
Two Kinds of Community
When we hear certain words they can have a profound effect on us. Maybe a word elicits an emotion. Maybe it conjures up an image in our...
Our First Mission
Here at Cross Creek Church, our theme for 2024 is the word “mission”. We are called to be on mission for Christ, though sometimes it...
Mission
It is amazing to me how many different thoughts might flood our minds when we hear a single word. If you and I were to hear the same word...
Waiting Comes Before Rejoicing
We are always waiting for something: waiting on the bus, waiting for our Amazon package, waiting for our spot in line, waiting for the...
Don’t Fear the Devil
The theme for this year at Cross Creek Church has been “GO”. As the year starts to wind down, the writers at More Than Sundays would...
Be In A Time of Thanksgiving
As the holiday season approaches, we at More Than Sundays want to wish you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving. We wanted to write a...
Count It All Joy
The theme for this year at Cross Creek Church has been “GO”. As the year starts to wind down, the writers at More Than Sundays would...
Endurance: Do Not Give Up
The theme for this year at Cross Creek Church has been “GO”. As the year starts to wind down, the writers at More Than Sundays would...
Encouragement to Persevere
The theme for this year at Cross Creek Church has been “GO”. As the year starts to wind down, the writers at More Than Sundays would...
Agape Love
If you’re anything like me, the word agape probably sounds like a foreign language – and it is: Greek to be exact (pronounced...
Eros Love
What is the biblical form of love in eros? And why did God create such a sensual type of love? Occasionally, talking about passionate,...
Phileo Love
“Has anyone ever told you you’re cheesy?” my friend asked in retort. All I could do was laugh. I don’t want to be a cheesy person,...
Storge Love
“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love...
Letter From The Editor 2023
Dear Reader, It is with a joyful and grateful heart that I write this letter to you. It is an incredible thing to reflect on the sovereign...
Our God Remains the Same
This article is part of a special series here at More Than Sundays. In this series, instead of writing a few articles on different topics...
In the Quiet Place
This article is part of a special series here at More Than Sundays. In this series, instead of writing a few articles on different topics...
He Already Did Better
This article is part of a special series here at More Than Sundays. In this series, instead of writing a few articles on different topics...
Humility in Christ
This article is part of a special series here at More Than Sundays. In this series, instead of writing a few articles on different topics...
So Many Good Choices
I am no stranger to the phenomenon referred to as “paralysis by analysis”. Perhaps you are well acquainted yourself. Perhaps you too...
Rest Assured, You Are Heard
We all know that prayer is an important part of our relationship with Christ, but who can pray? Some may feel like they aren’t qualified...
But Will It Work?
I remember when I still had hope in the word “maybe”. As a child, I would ask my parents for something I wanted, and when they...
Prayer: Nothing More Important
It feels like an understatement to say that prayer is an important aspect in our Christian lives. That’s like saying that communication...
Our Living Hope
When I first found out that I was writing the blog for Easter, I think my heart physically stopped for a second. It seemed like such a...
Actual Faith
What does it mean to have actual faith? And how are we to obtain actual faith? Is there such a thing as having actual faith? Having...
I’m a Little Mustard Seed
My world became a whole lot bigger the first time I heard that some coins can be worth more than their face value. The ensuing obsession,...
Blind Faith
“But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the...
Faith: The Assurance of Things Hoped for, The Conviction of Things Unseen
I see beyond the colors of the sunrise. I watch how the afternoon shadows change the depth and texture of the Rocky Mountains that tower to...
GO
2023 is here! Man, it seems so futuristic to say 2023. The other day my son was asking how long Misti and I had been married, and I told...
Patience During Growth
Naturally, we can be very selfish and impatient people. We feel entitled to receive desirable things at the very moment we want them....
Spiritual Sweat
In our walks with Christ our devotion to Him often ebbs and flows. Sometimes it’s like the nice stroll along the beach at sunset with...
Spiritual Growth in 2023
When was the last time you killed a houseplant? Perhaps you completely forgot about it. Perhaps you didn’t really want it in the first...
Reflecting on God’s Faithfulness in 2022
The week between Christmas and New Years has always been my favorite week of the year. Forget turkey or presents, hand me a calendar + a...
Peace on Earth
“One thing we can say for sure, with absolute certainty—is there are moments that take us to another place. Moments of Heaven on...
Joy
If there is a word that should capture the heart of a Christian during the advent season, I would say it is joy. Joy is a flame set ablaze...
What’s Love Got To Do With It?
Love is best demonstrated through sacrifice. What we are willing to give up will often reveal how deeply we love something. If your love is...
A Thrill of Hope
It’s once again that magical time of the year where oddly we bring trees inside and there’s a little more of me to love thanks to...
New World’s Order
“The Spirit and the Bride say, ‘Come.’ And let the one who hears say, ‘Come.’ And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one...
The Kingdom of Heaven
We’re all familiar with kingdoms, be it from history class, real life or movies. It often conjures images of majestic halls with...
The Glory of God
What is the glory of God? As we approach Scripture to take a deeper dive into the glory of the living God it is imperative to note that any...
Living Will and Testament
If I told you that the will of God for your life was explicitly stated in Scripture, would you believe me? It doesn’t seem to be all that...
The Truth Will Set You Free
Have you ever felt like you were held captive by your thoughts? Do you feel like a prisoner to the words you know aren’t true, but they...
Inseparable Gifts – Justification & Sanctification
Justification and sanctification are some of those words that can feel extra church-y and confusing, but their meanings are deeply...
Unexpected Redemption
If someone stopped you on the street right now and asked you what redemption is all about or what does faith really mean or what the gospel...
Who is Jesus?
Who is Jesus? When I think of Jesus Christ, I first think of Him as my Savior. As cliché as that may sound, I consider Him my hero. Jesus...
The Conqueror And The Stronghold
It is awfully hard to play a game if you don’t know the rules. I remember a time when I was growing up when I learned this firsthand:...
Light & Darkness
An entry from my journal on February 4, 2018: “God, Today’s church service hit the most tender spot I have. I’m a little shaken up....
The Law
As one turns to Scripture to further understand the elements and purpose for the law and commandments found throughout its pages, it is...
Overcoming Sin
What is sin? Whether you grew up in church or not all of us have heard the word “sin” before. Many could recite a list of sins from...
Encountering God Through Creation
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Gen 1:1) The opening words of the Bible are among the most recognized and...
Man’s Relation To God
“It’s not about religion. It’s about relationship.” Many of us have heard this platitude ring from pulpit and pew ever since we...
Finding God in the Fruit of the Spirit
Think of someone you truly admire and respect. Think about the reasons you admire and respect this person. What qualities does this...
The Incomprehensible Love of God
“Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when the perfect comes, the...
The Identity of God
Who is God? How do you get to know someone? First, you simply start by asking what their name is. You can’t begin a relationship with...