The Cross Orlando is a congregation of people living under the reign of God. We gather together regularly, we're working in all sectors of our city and are always looking for ways to better care for each other. But a great first step in meeting us, is to check out these blogs that our folks manage.
We put up a real Christmas tree this year. We’ve had an artificial one for the last several years, but it was kind of worn out. It’s a fun change. We have some patterns/traditions around how the tree goes up. The family decorates it together. We each have ornaments from all the previous years of … Continue reading patterns
Read MoreKeep going. I was reading chapter six of The Story (the synopsis of the scriptures that we’re working through together as a church) this morning. It covers the desert wandering and finishes with the death of Moses. Reading through the narrative arc of the scriptures as fast as this book frames it, different things become … Continue reading Keep Going
Read MoreOf course it’s cliche to say that the days are long but the years go quick. But, cliche’s emerge for a reason; they resonate with a lot of folks. It’s often hard to make sense of life walking through it, to know how things will resolve, what purpose events will serve. We often find ourselves … Continue reading going quick
Read MoreThis week we’ve been reading chapter 4 of The Story. It covers the Israelites in Egypt, Moses, plagues and Red Sea. It’s a very formative section of Israel’s history. I’ve enjoyed reconnecting with it. The God, as experienced by Israel, is so powerful and so personal. It’s a compelling juxtaposition. God both connects with individuals … Continue reading Forgotten God
Read MoreThere are so many little things that change as the weather finally cools off. I notice a drop in the mosquitos that attack me in the back yard or front porch swing. I notice the dog just lounging around on the grass in the backyard. The grass even grows slower. This morning it was actually … Continue reading productivity
Read MoreI like bookstores and libraries. I like being around the books, I like exploring what I might learn more about or what adventure I might read about. But I really love used book stores. A good used books store is worth driving for and almost always worth walking into if you happen upon it. To … Continue reading Idea and Reality
Read MoreIf you had to walk out your door for a mile, what might you pass? I’ve got several running loops that I will take depending on mood and weather. Each of them is a little different. Some have walled neighborhoods, others have restaurants and bars, a couple have little ponds or lakes, one has an … Continue reading walk a mile
Read MoreMy grandpa taught me to water ski, he climbed trees with me and gave me my first car. He was a very encouraging presence in my life, I know that’s not always the case…so I’m very grateful for the time I had with him. He died toward the tail end of pandemic days. We could … Continue reading a waterskiing grandpa
Read MoreOn Sundays lately, as we gather, we’ve been considering the core values of our church. Last week we spoke about peace. We know that in God’s presence is peace. Paul talks about peace as a guardian of our hearts and minds. It got me wondering—what do I need guarding from? Where do I need peace … Continue reading Guards and Surpasses
Read MoreMike shared one of his favorite verses with me the other day. I had to look it up. I’m good at remembering the ideas and stories of scripture, but not the location of verses. My interest was piqued because he qualified it by saying, ”not to get stuff…” but I really like psalm 37:4 The … Continue reading take heart
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