What We REALLY Love

According to a recent study, as much as people love money, we love something else even more: security. According to a 2009 survey by the Pew Research Center, 59 percent of U.S. adults prefer a job that offers better security over one that offers higher pay but less stability (33 percent). Researchers insist this value isn’t driven by the current economic crisis, either. A General Social Survey in 1989—a year of economic expansion—produced similar results.  We crave security more than success!  What we REALLY love is security!

The shocking reality is this:  The God who made us calls us to forsake our earthly security for the sake of heavenly security.  God calls us to let go of our imaginary securities and embrace the adventure of faith!  God calls us to leave our sense of security and follow him on a journey of faith!  This Sunday we will focus on the father of all who have faith, a man named Abram.  Later, his named was changed to the more familiar Abraham.  God called Abram to leave his home, his culture, his roots, his belief system, his country, his security; and to go to a place where he did not know the language and where would forever be a stranger in a strange land.  It’s an amazing story of faith!  This would be a great Sunday to invite a friend or family member to come and worship with you as we begin to look at the faith of our father Abraham!  SEE YOU SUNDAY!

Love in Jesus,

Pastor John Christie

At Crosswalk we celebrate our partnerships with other ministries that help to expand the Kingdom of God.  This Sunday we will focus on our new partnership with the Black Sheep Motorcycle Ministry!  Both services will feature testimonies of how the Lord has worked in the lives of Bikers who are now committed to reaching other Bikers in the name of Jesus!  If you know someone who loves to ride, this is the Sunday to invite them to worship with you!!

This week, Crosswalk Church has been reaching into our community by providing a Sports Camp for elementary age kids at Braly Park in Sunnyvale.  It has been a great week!!  Over 30 kids are participating, and through this ministry we are reaching kids through a unique combination of athletics and Bible Study!  The week will wrap up with a BBQ on Friday.  Please pray for the seeds that have been planted in young hearts and minds to take root and begin to grow a love for Jesus in these kids!  SPECIAL THANKS to all our volunteers and all who support Crosswalk through their faithful giving that make these outreach events possible!