A reality of this life is that we will experience daily temptation.Even Jesus Himself was tempted. Hebrews 4:15 says, "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses,...  Read More

If you have ever taken a young child to the supermarket, it can be challenging, to say the least, especially when you go down the candy aisle! Sometimes, kids throw temper tantrums because a particula...  Read More

A reality of this life is that we will miss the mark of God's standards, which ultimately is called sin. Our sinful nature leads us to think and eventually act rebelliously toward God. Sometimes, we d...  Read More

On the block here in Staten Island, where Crossroads Church is located, we have pizzerias, bagel stores, bakeries, smoothie shops, and various restaurants. Also, within a reasonable walking distance a...  Read More

There's an iconic song popularized by, "Old Blue Eyes," Frank Sinatra, that captures the human mind's bent. The title of the Song is "My Way," and the famous lyrics from the first verse say:‌"And now,...  Read More

A young boy received a little cross that could fit in his pocket from his grandfather. The boy was told every time he got scared or down to hold the cross and to pray for Jesus to strengthen him. He r...  Read More

Praying can sometimes be discouraging if you do not see a breakthrough immediately, especially if that need is pressing. Remembering God's location is the key to not giving up on your prayer. See, God...  Read More

Have you ever wandered from the strait and narrow path of God? Maybe it was a detour because of difficulty, or perhaps you made the wrong turn by giving in to temptation. Regardless of how you got the...  Read More

How often have you caught yourself saying, "I should not have done that." Or, "I wish I knew this beforehand." That is why hindsight is always twenty-twenty when it comes to choices. However, you can ...  Read More

A hundred years ago, most causes of illness were related to infectious diseases. Today, they are related to stress! According to WebMD, health-related problems such as Alzheimer’s, asthma, depression,...  Read More

College Football Champion and former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow exemplifies believing what God says about you. Born in the Philippines to missionary parents, Tim's parents trusted God for their son. Th...  Read More

A 17-year-old boy was gifted tennis lessons for his birthday because he played for his varsity high school team. The training sessions were both a generous and practical gift because the instructor wa...  Read More

We've all heard the insults and innuendos concerning a committed person in their faith. Sure, some frauds and fanatics earn criticism, but if someone is faithful and genuine in their dedication to Jes...  Read More

Any challenge you face in life requires work often unseen by others. If you want to graduate with honors, considerable study is necessary. If you want to excel in athletics, training off-season is ess...  Read More

According to medical studies, sleep deprivation impacts numerous areas of your life. Sleep deprivation can cause anxiety, fits of anger, frustration, spikes in stress, increased appetite, risk of hear...  Read More

Twenty-two years ago today, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al Qaeda attacked the United States of America. On this fateful day, they deliberately flew two planes into the 16-...  Read More

Around this time of the year, college and professional football begin their seasons. Campuses and cities nationwide will have stadiums packed with fans cheering for their teams on their opening days. ...  Read More

An undisputed fact in Scripture that you will find is that God is faithful. Knowing this, you can trust Him with every detail of your life and leave the results of that situation, test, trial, temptat...  Read More