Together #forSalem

Life is complicated… even before all of this. Now even little things like getting groceries is a major task. It won’t ALWAYS be like this. So we’re asking: where do we go from here? What do we want life to be like after this? We are probably all realizing our answer might be... SIMPLER! A calendar that’s open, an unfettered relationship with God and better relationships with others. It’s really *why* Jesus came. In fact, rules were never God’s intention. And in this episode, we look closely at the one, simple rule Jesus has for us. And we ask ourselves, “What does love look like?”

Monica sits down with our friends Courtney and Amber (over Zoom, of course) to talk about their 'old way' of viewing God, what they've been discovering about him recently, and how that's impacted their lives, in general and in our present situation.

What do we want things to be like when we come out of this? So much has changed these last few weeks. In some instances they have changed forever. But what if, instead of seeing this as the end of something, we see this time as a chance to create something better?  In this series, Where do we go from here?, we will be exploring this idea and the areas we can start changing for the better right now.  In part 1, we talk about the big picture of our relationship with God, why the old way of religion sucks, and how Jesus’ new way makes things so much better.

Michael & Donna sing from their couch at home: Your Love Never Fails and He is Faithful. Sing along, or just listen in. This is the third in our series, so check out the others if you haven't yet. On this Easter weekend, we hope these songs remind you that you're not alone, there is hope, and you can have resilient peace despite the chaos.

Sometimes it feels like our world has been upended, things will never be the same, and that this is our new normal. On the very first Easter weekend, the friends of Jesus experienced similar feelings: loss, confusion, sadness… their entire world flipping upside down. But, they discovered a resilient peace together. Good news: WE can have that same peace… Maybe for some of us, it starts by taking a fresh look at one incredible, historical event.

Michael & Donna sing from their couch at home: Your Love Never Fails and He is Faithful. Sing along, or just listen in. This is the third in our series, so check out the others if you haven't yet. On this Easter weekend, we hope these songs remind you that you're not alone, there is hope, and you can have resilient peace despite the chaos.

Let’s be frank: We never know what the next news report will say, and right now that feels scarier than usual. Many of us are sheltering in place, some working from home, some of us essential and still reporting. This week we explore the two responses: panic or denial... and introduce a possible third way to respond. And, we hope to provide some practical tips for what to do when we feel afraid.

Luke & Gillian play Sweetly Broken and Beauty for Ashes for us from home. Sing along, or just listen in. Second installment, so check out the first one if you haven't yet. And stay tuned for another next week. We hope it brings you peace, hope and comfort. You're not alone. God is with you, and for you.

Some bonus content for you… a 2 minute message from Jon on his deck at home, with 3 things you can do to help out during this crazy time in our city, state, and world. Find out more about our church: www.yourcrosscreek.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel Follow us on Facebook & Instagram

This pandemic and having to stay at home as much as possible can be a real test of our relationships. But what if we saw this time as a chance to improve our relationships and not just struggle through them? In this week’s episode, Jon talks about the root of conflict in relationships and the solution… it’s something that may surprise you. Afterward, Jon and Liz discuss some key elements in working through conflict in relationships.