Crosstower Heroes Ministry

08/02/2018

I’ve always loved a good thunderstorm. As kids, whenever a storm was truly incredible—with booming thunder and buckets of heavy rain pounding down—my siblings and I would make a m…

08/01/2018

Grace and peace be yours in abundance.

1 Peter 1:1-12

Why do trials come into the life of a believer? At times it almost seems as if the closer we move toward God, the more difficult the circumstances become in our lives.

[Joyce Meyer just spoke about this ... she says continue to press on because there is a blessing that Satan is trying to keep you from.]

We should be encouraged and rejoice at the trials we face. We learn that sometimes trials come, so that we can see that our faith is genuine. Trials help us know for certain that we are saved and give us greater confidence that we have a relationship with God. It takes our faith from theory to reality.

It makes our faith something alive in us that affects the way we live. And what happens when our faith becomes real? It results in praise and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. God uses trials to show us the reality of our faith.

It may be that the trials you are facing, have been placed there by God, to give you the oppoortunity to make your faith real. Trials are the means to a deeper, more personal relationship with Christ. Do you view trials this way?

Military Daily Devotional

07/30/2018

Crucify Selfish Attitudes...

All of you must keep awake (give strict attention, be cautious and active) and watch and pray, that you may not come into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. (Matthew 26:41)

To live in victory, we can't make decisions according to the way we feel, or by what we think we want. The Word teaches that we are born with appetites sensitive to our human nature. Our natural flesh is carnal and unspiritual. It will keep us slaves to sins, unless we crucify it follow what the Spirit of God leads us to do.

Studying God's Word will build your faith and keep you on the right path: " the wise also will hear and increase in learning and the person of understanding will acquire skill and attain to sound counsel. {so that he may be able to steer his course rightly}" (Proverbs 1:5)

Whew! I almost fell into temptation this weekend, reading Joyce Meyer, "Starting Your Day Right" devotions was on point for me. We are ALL human but God's word is "Super Natural", so glad for His Love.

Enjoy your day

07/25/2018

Right in the mist of the rain
My heart was so full of pain
You came and rescued my soul
and then Your love took control

Right in the mist of the rain
You caused me to smile again
My life was awesomely changed
Right in the mist of the rain.

Sang that song Brother!

John Gray spoke about having faith in God that He will deliver you from WHATEVER. He shares we should remember what/how God has done in our past.

I thought of some emotional pains I've had in my life that took on a dark "Whirlwind" effect, where I could only hold my hands up. Whew! Guess what, He delivered me - AMEN!

Pastor Gray reminds us that Jesus paid for our sins, so no one call tell you, you don't deserve it. Living for Him affords us His Mercy, Grace and everlasting Love.

So WHATEVER your "Pain" from disappointment, heartbreak, death, disease, etc....hear the lyrics - "Right in the mist of the rain...." He will deliver.

07/18/2018

There is a longing in every heart that only Jesus can satisfy.

Christ conquered death to give us life. And yet, we still face problems and trials. It’s not a matter of what you face . . . it’s a matter of Who is with you...

07/17/2018

Can't pass your military physical fitness test, can't speak in front of people, can't move pass a heartbreak, can't make enough money, can't figure out a math problem, can't wait to get home, can't believe he/she did___, can't, can't, can't.

In the counterintuitive way God so often works, those who know they can't do something on their own, are the ones who receive God's grace. (Our Daily Bread)

"Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand." (Isaiah 41:10)

ALL eyes on God!

07/16/2018

Neglecting Spiritual Gifts.
1 Timothy 4;14 - "Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you."

Timothy was told many things that are obviously important. But why did Paul mention neglecting his gift? Paul knew that even someone like Timothy could fall into the trap of neglecting the gifts that God had given.

We, like Timothy, could neglect our gifts by:

- Overlooking our gifts by being distracted into doing something other than what God wanted

- Falling into sin and not being able to use them as God intended

- Desiring a different kind of gift

- Determining to use it OUR way versus the way God intended

Neglect not the gift that is in thee!

03/21/2018

Good Morning!

02/14/2018

Happy Valentines' Day to all of our Servicemembers.

Sending hugs and kisses of gratitude, strength, courage, wisdom and love. May God continue to bless you and give you overall protection, happiness and health.

02/08/2018

Our Daily Bread shares...

Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. (Proverbs16:18)

Jesus told His disciples, "Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant and whoever wants to be first must be your slave - just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many". (Matthew 20:26-28)

Pride is concerned with who is right
Humility is concerned with what is right
Ezra T. Bensen

Today, let's exercise humility.

Enjoy your day.

02/07/2018

A Solid Foundation...in any scenario, is required, have you received your rewards?

According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it. For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. (1 Cor 3:10-11)

If anyone's work which he has built on, it endures, he will receive a reward. (1 Cor 3:14)

It ALL starts with Him.

02/06/2018

We must never forget our Servicemembers...

I remember attending Protestant Service at my unit and whispering a small prayer for all of our Servicemembers.

During my two year deployment, I truly experienced the true prospective of freedom and sacrifice.

Psalm 91:9-12
If you say, "The Lord is my refuge," and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will near your tent. For he will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.

Amen to God and His Angels our Guardian Angels.