As we continue to process and walk through tough seasons of life it's important that our new emotional normal is built on a firm foundation and with all the substance needed.

Without God, we are isolated, imprisoned and incomplete. Through Jesus, we have new access to God, a new freedom for living and a new purpose for how we spend our time.

Without God, we are isolated, imprisoned and incomplete. Through Jesus, we have new access to God, a new freedom for living and a new purpose for how we spend our time.

We have a tendency to try to make life happen on our terms an in our own strength. Doing so robs us of peace and fills us with stress because it puts the burden of it all squarely on our shoulders. God invites us to live with what John Eldredge calls, “benevolent detachment” which is to consistently “give everything and everyone to God” rather than trying to control and manage it all on our own. When we pause long enough to receive the peace that comes from giving it to Him, we can discern what He wants our next move to be.

As CrossRoads begins our 21 Days of Prayer today, we have the opportunity to multiply the power of our prayers by praying and fasting together. Praying connects us to God. Praying together connects us to each other. Fasting helps us to disconnect from the world so we can discern clearly what God has for us.

As we look at this year's theme of "All Things New," we'll talk through how we got to this theme and what it means moving forward.

We oftentimes talk about and even sing about the greatness of God's love but do we ever stop and think about how far He goes to demonstrate that love to us? More importantly, how should we respond to God's love.

The Christmas story is the timeless story of light coming into darkness. Your story, no matter how dark, is part of that story.

We hear from our ministry partners Tim and Rebecca Pratt of Orphan Relief and Rescue about the work they are doing in West Africa and how we can continue to be a part of that work.

There's a downside to social distancing that can make our relationships even more complicated if we're not intentional about not missing out.