The Crossing community has been blessed with passionate, gifted members who give a whole lot of themselves for love of God.

It's deceptive to call them "small groups." These small gatherings make such an incredible difference in so many people's lives and to our whole community. Now that I've been part of one (bonafide member of the Faith Transitions group in the fall), I can tell you that I don't know a better way to become true companions; share practices, hearts, hopes & resources; and really commit to each other's transformation into Jesus-people.

Cuz here's the thing: We can talk about it. Uh huh. We can begin to make the connection in worship. Yes. We can spread it in action. Of course. But these committed cells are where new life-faith life-real life all shift into hyper drive.

So wherever you are as part of The Crossing community, please look at the offerings below. Listen for God. Contact a leader for more details. Mark your calendar. And step out on faith. You're gonna find some beautiful, transformative relationships -- and more of God and more of yourself -- along the way. It's the whole secret of following Jesus :)

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The gospel for this Sunday (we hear it on Thursday) and some other food for prayer and reflection ...

Matthew 5:13-20

Jesus said, "You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot.

"You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

"Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not one letter, not one stroke of a letter, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven."