Author: ourCOG

Hospitality

The term hospitality conjures up significantly different images for different people. Unfortunately, the term has been reduced in many minds to the concept of entertaining friends, family, and “special” guests. The biblical theme of hospitality is, in fact, much different and much richer. The biblical concept of hospitality is perhaps best defined in the concept [...] »

@JohnCMaxwell The problem with the church today is too many people with too many ideas and not too many effective results #ourCOG

@JohnCMaxwell The problem with the church today is too many people with too many ideas and not too many effective results #ourCOG »

Unresolved for 2012: Using a Life Plan Instead

I gave up on resolutions a few years ago. I’d look up at those lofty goals, get excited for a week at most, and then promptly procrastinate my way through the year. The resolution train got me nowhere. That’s where a life plan comes in. Now, “life plan” and “resolution” may sound dangerously similar, but [...] »

a different approach to worship

a different approach to worship

Our worship is sacred. Our methods of worship are not necessarily sacred. On Sunday, January 1 at Cross Community Church, we are planning a completely different approach to worship. This is a one-time event and I am praying that it is effective and well-received. Rather than a group of people sitting in rows of chairs [...] »