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How we view Jesus shapes how we follow Jesus. But how do we know which version of Jesus we should follow? And who gets to decide which version is the true version? The post How do we know which version of Jesus to follow? [Mark 8:22-9:1] appeared first on Crosscreek Community Church - Salem, Oregon.

We can move beyond polarization and division while still holding onto our convictions. But it will require us to reimagine church with patience, trust, and courage. The post How to have Unity with Diversity. (Reimagining Church, 4/4) appeared first on Crosscreek Community Church - Salem, Oregon.

The majority of Americans don't see the point of being part of a church. A big reason is church leaders and church people have forgotten the point of the Church. It’s time to stop going to church and reimagine what the Church can be. The post Why you should stop going to church. (Reimagining Church, 3/4) appeared first on Crosscreek Community Church - Salem, Oregon.

Unfortunately, the Church is often only known for what it’s against. But if we reimagine church we can make it a beacon of light and love it FOR our neighbors… as it was originally designed to be. The post What is the Church FOR? (Reimagining Church, 2/4) appeared first on Crosscreek Community Church - Salem, Oregon.

For many people church is a place to experience God, a reminder of painful memories, or just an exercise in pointlessness. But the Church was originally created to be a source of true, meaningful life. And it can be that again if we are willing to reimagine church. The post Is Church Pointless? (Reimagining Church, 1/4) appeared first on Crosscreek Community Church - Salem, Oregon.

Worrying about “What If?” can suck the joy out of our life. But there is a way to have peace even in the face of the worst “What If’s.” It’s what the Christmas story is all about. The post How can I stop worrying about the future? (Real Peace: pt 3/3) appeared first on Crosscreek Community Church - Salem, Oregon.

We can only experience real peace in our lives if we have peace with the people around us. But is that even possible? It is when we experience the peace of God. The post How To Have Peace With Others Now (Real Peace: pt 2/3) appeared first on Crosscreek Community Church - Salem, Oregon.

Some of our deepest fears come from the worry of losing the things we hold most dear. But Jesus offers us a way to experience the best of life without the fear that is usually lurking in the background. The post How to have peace with our past (Real Peace: pt 1/3) appeared first on Crosscreek Community Church - Salem, Oregon.

Some of our deepest fears come from the worry of losing the things we hold most dear. But Jesus offers us a way to experience the best of life without the fear that is usually lurking in the background. The post How to Live Without Fear [Mark 8:1-21] appeared first on Crosscreek Community Church - Salem, Oregon.

Jesus invites all of us to join a family based upon acceptance, inclusivity, and love… It's available to everyone right now. The post The Inclusivity of Jesus [Mark 7:24-37] appeared first on Crosscreek Community Church - Salem, Oregon.

What does God actually care about? How can we ever know for sure? When we find the answer we discover what life is truly about. The post What does God care about? [Mark 7:1-23] appeared first on Crosscreek Community Church - Salem, Oregon.

Many parts of the story of Jesus seem as impossible as stories of aliens and Bigfoot. For many people, however, the most impossible part to believe is that his story can make any difference in our story. But when we grasp the identity of Jesus the impossible becomes part of our story. The post Aliens, Bigfoot, and Jesus: Navigating the Difficulty of Belief [Mark 6:45-56] appeared first on Crosscreek Community Church - Salem, Oregon.