The Crossing Church - Paragould, AR

Ever been hurt by someone in authority? If so, you might be tempted to pull back, stay independent, and convince yourself that you are better off on your own. But what if you’re missing out on the kind of life that only grows through real, trusted relationships? We will discover how God uses imperfect people to guide and shape us, and why learning to trust again might be one of the most freeing things you’ll ever do.

You live in a world that tells you comfort is the goal. Avoid pain, seek ease, build a life where everything revolves around you. But what if the very comfort you’re chasing is killing you? The way of Jesus is radically different: it’s a call for you to deny yourself, to sacrifice, and to surrender, not to make your life smaller, but to make it deeper, freer, and more alive. We will consider the cost of following Jesus and how it leads you into the life you have been longing for.

You spend so much energy trying to look like you have it all together, but deep down, you’re terrified that if people saw the real you, they’d reject you. And so you shape what you say, do, and even believe around what others might think, living as if their opinions have the power to define your worth. But what if being fully known didn’t have to mean being rejected?

You spend a lot of energy trying to look like you’ve got it all together, strong, competent, impressive. But deep down, you know the cracks are there, and the pressure to keep performing can be exhausting. As we celebrate the Crossing's 13th birthday, we look at a guy named Paul who decided to stop pretending and instead put his weakness on full display, and in doing so, found real freedom and power. It is a story that reminds us that the church is not just another place where you have to fake it till you make it.