Trapped or Free?

That To Do List… that relationship… that job… those finances… Do you feel trapped?  Or, are you free?

You’ve heard the good news—that God offers forgiveness, eternal life, and power to live right now. So how can you be assured that He’s making this offer to you? What do you have to do to earn God’s offer? How do you work for it?  Barter for it?
 
The Word claims you don’t!
You don’t earn. You don’t work. You don’t barter.
You receive.

“It is by grace you have been saved…it is the gift of God.”  Ephesians 2:8
 
Do you live in freedom, having received God’s grace gift? Or, are you trapped by an enemy of grace: trying to earn approval by living just right – perfectionism.
 
Identify where perfectionism emerges in your daily living. Recognize how it entraps. Walk away with the antidote. Join us for worship Saturday morning, July 10 @ 11:00 AM.

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Healthy Listening Appetite

We’re in the midst of a message series on “Becoming the Bodies of Christ.”  Those who attended Crossroads on May 23 were challenged to protect our ears by listening carefully to what we hear.  As I reflected on Pastor Glenn’s key points, I thought about the statement:  “…some people have no stomach for solid teaching, but fill up on spiritual junk food-catchy opinions that tickle their fancy.”  [2 Timothy 4:4]

I want a healthy listening-appetite for …

Words that are CREDIBLE, spoken by Godly persons;

Teachings which are CONSISTENT with God’s Word;

Remarks that are CONSTRUCTIVE to other people; and

Truths that are CONVICTING from God’s Spirit.

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May 7th was the National Day of Prayer

Thursday, May 7 was the National Day of Prayer.  Believers gathered in various spots from the East Cost to the West Coast to pray for our nation-its leaders, its citizens, its economy…and more!

President Harry Truman first recognized the day in 1952.  Some states have organized events that heads of state attend. But we don’t need a special day, time or place to pray. It is part of the every day life of a Jesus-follower.  We can pray while getting ready for our day, driving to work, taking a lunch break or working out.

No matter where, we encourage you to get your day off to a great start by spending some time in prayer.  Connecting with God in this way gives a powerful boost to help handle whatever comes your way throughout the day.

Prayer does not change God, but it changes him who prays.  ~Søren Kierkegaard

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Find Out What’s Happening

Wondering what’s going on at Natomas Crossroads Church?  Check out the Church Calendar under the Meet with Us tab. Since this datebook is just in the infancy stage, you’ll want to check back frequently for updates!

— Carol Moses

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