For The Lord Is Good - CrossPoint Church

TODAY’S POST

May 20, 2026

The Lord was Good at Family Camp

THIS MONTH’S POSTS

May 18, 2026

The Lord was Good at the Church Picnic

May 17, 2026

For the Lord is Good

May 15, 2026

The Lord is Good in Our Fellowship

Our Annual Church Picnic is Sunday!

This Sunday our church family will gather at Shocco Springs for our annual church picnic. We are looking forward to worshiping together, celebrating baptisms in the lake, and enjoying time of rich fellowship with one another.

The Lord is abundantly good to give us moments like this—times where we can slow down, step away from routine, and simply enjoy being together as the body of Christ. We encourage you to use this day not only to reconnect with familiar faces, but also to meet families you may not yet know. Some of the sweetest encouragement in the church comes through simple conversations and shared time together.

Event Details:

• Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• Please plan to arrive a little early to allow time for parking and transportation

Golf carts will be available to pick you up in the parking lot and take you down to the lake area.

What to Bring:

• Lawn chairs or blankets

• Sunscreen

• Snacks and drinks (CrossPoint will provide lunch, but beverages will not be provided)

• A tent for shade if you would like extra cover

Above all, come ready to worship, celebrate baptism, and enjoy meaningful time together.

We are thankful for the gift of the church family. For the Lord is good, and His goodness is displayed in the joy of His people gathered together.

We can’t wait to see you on Sunday!

May 13, 2026

Pray for Family Camp

This Friday, 35 families will head to Shocco Springs for our very first Family Camp. It will be a short weekend, but one we’ve prayerfully designed to be meaningful and intentional.

During our time together, we’ll be anchored in Isaiah 43:2: “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.” We’ll spend time learning what it looks like to trust Jesus—in our lives, in our homes, and in every season. There will also be space to slow down, connect with one another, and simply enjoy being together outdoors.

We would love for you to join us in praying for:

• Favorable weather throughout the weekend

• Safety for all families traveling and attending

• Deeper relationships within families and with the body of Christ

• Hearts that grow in trust, resting in the Lord in every moment and season

The Lord is so good to give us this time together. We’re grateful for each family and are expectant for what He will do.

In Christ,
Jen Burks

May 10, 2026

Things Only a Mom Can Teach

Hey moms, we know you are special, and on this Mother’s Day, we want to remind you just how special you are.

You are special because there are some things only a mom can teach.

My Mother taught me about ANTICIPATION:

“Just wait until your father gets home.”

My Mother taught me about RECEIVING:

“You are going to get it when we get home!”

My Mother taught me to MEET A CHALLENGE:

“What were you thinking? Answer me when I talk to you…Don’t talk back to me!”

My Mother taught me LOGIC:

“Because I said so, that’s why.” & “If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you’re not going to the store with me.”

My Mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE:

“If you don’t stop crossing your eyes, they are going to freeze that way.”

My Mother taught me to THINK AHEAD:

“If you don’t pass your spelling test, you’ll never get a good job.”

My Mother taught me ESP:

“Put your sweater on; don’t you think I know when you’re cold?”

My Mother taught me HUMOR:

“When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don’t come running to me.”

My Mother taught me how to BECOME AN ADULT:

“If you don’t eat your vegetables, you’ll never grow up.”

My Mother taught me about SEX:

“How do you think you got here?”

My Mother taught me about GENETICS:

“You’re just like your father.”

My Mother taught me about my ROOTS:

“Do you think you were born in a barn?”

My Mother taught me about WISDOM OF AGE:

“When you get to be my age, you will understand.”

My Mother taught me about JUSTICE:

“One day you’ll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you. Then you’ll see what it’s like.”

My mother taught me RELIGION:

“You better pray that will come out of the carpet.”

My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL:

“If you don’t straighten up, I’m going to knock you into the middle of next week!”

My mother taught me FORESIGHT:

“Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you’re in an accident.”

My mother taught me IRONY:

“Keep crying and I’ll *give* you something to cry about.”

My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS:

“Shut your mouth and eat your supper!”

My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM:

“Will you *look* at the dirt on the back of your neck!”

My mother taught me about STAMINA:

“You’ll sit there until all that spinach is finished.”

My mother taught me about WEATHER:

“It looks as if a tornado swept through your room.”

My mother taught me how to solve PHYSICS PROBLEMS:

“If I yelled because I saw a meteor coming toward you, would you listen then?”

My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY:

“If I’ve told you once, I’ve told you a million times: Don’t Exaggerate!!!”

My mother taught me THE CIRCLE OF LIFE:

“I brought you into this world, and I can take you out.”

My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION:

“Stop acting like your father!”

My mother taught me about ENVY:

“There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don’t have wonderful parents like you do!”

May 6, 2026

A Prayer for the Quebec City Mission Trip

Over the last three and half years, CrossPoint has developed a significantly close relationship with our partner church, Nouvelle Vie Quebec. Serving and encouraging them has been a joy. Watching this precious church develop and grow is a testament to what the Lord is doing in Quebec, and the deeply enjoyed friendships have been mutually impactful.

Please pray for Nouvelle Vie Quebec as they make plans to move to a new location for worship. Pray for them as they seek to speak the truth about Jesus in a culture hostile to the Bible. And pray for them as they invest in relationships with people who are spiritually hungry and looking for answers that these new friends will be drawn to a redemptive relationship with Jesus.

The upcoming mission trip will be May 7-14. Below is the itinerary so you can pray for the CrossPoint team while they serve.

May 7 Travel to Quebec City

May 8 Preparation of gifts for guests and for Mother’s Day

May 9 Working with Action Nouvelle Vie to serve the community

May 10 Serving with teams to support Sunday worship, guests, and children’s ministry

May 11 Cleaning and organization of Nouvelle Vie storage

May 12 Relationship building and cultural immersion

May 13 Relationship building and cultural immersion

May 14 Travel home

Thank you!

May 4, 2026

Introducing Our New Family Catechisms

Click here for the catechism

The Lord has been so good to bless us with our families. It’s a gift we want to steward well. The days can feel long, but the years are short—and before we know it, that season under our roofs has passed. Many parents quietly wonder, “Have I done enough?”

We want to come alongside you with a resource to help answer that question—something that intentionally shapes your child’s faith and understanding of who God is. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our Family Catechisms.

Catechisms have long been part of the life of the church. At their core, they are simple question-and-answer summaries of biblical truth that help children learn and remember what we believe. They create a clear and consistent way to talk about God, the gospel, and what it means to follow Jesus.

But this isn’t just about memorizing answers.

Our prayer is that these truths would move from head knowledge to heart transformation—that they would be deeply known, trusted, and remembered. As parents, you play a vital role in shaping your child’s understanding of God. Through simple, consistent rhythms, you are laying a foundation that can guide them for a lifetime.

A Resource That Grows with Your Family

Each catechism begins with a straightforward question and answer, paired with a memory verse to anchor truth in Scripture. As your child grows, the resource grows with them—offering deeper discussion questions that help them wrestle with what they believe and why it matters.

Whether around the dinner table, in the car, or at bedtime, these everyday moments can shape a biblical worldview over time.

You don’t have to be an expert. Faithful, intentional conversations—however simple—can have a lasting impact.

For Every Season of Parenting

It’s never too early—or too late—to begin.

Whether you have preschoolers just beginning to learn about God or students preparing to leave home, these catechisms are designed to meet your family where you are. The goal is that when your child steps into adulthood, their faith isn’t something they’ve borrowed—it’s something they own. They know what they believe and why.

Each catechism also includes two discussion questions to help you engage at different levels as your child grows, encouraging conversations that move beyond surface-level answers into real-life application.

Partnering Together

At CrossPoint, we don’t see ourselves as the primary disciplersof your children—you do that every day. Our role is to support and equip you as you lead your family.

These catechisms are one way we’re connecting church and home—reinforcing the same biblical truths in both places so faith can take root and grow.

Our prayer is that through this practice, you would see the Lord’s goodness at work in your home—drawing your children into a deeper understanding of who He is and a lasting trust in Him.

May 3, 2026

CrossPoint Senior Class of 2026

April 27, 2026

For the Lord is Good in Family Ministry

There is something beautiful about watching generations come together in the life of the church.

This past Sunday, during our Family Dedication class, that beauty was on full display. Families gathered not only to take a step of intentionality in raising their children—but also to meet the prayer partners who will walk alongside them in the years ahead.

This photos shows a group of families and the people who have committed to pray faithfully for them during the first five years of their child’s life.

In this season of family ministry, we are reminded again and again that the Lord is good—not only in how He cares for our children, but in how He surrounds them with a community of faith.

Our First Five ministry is a simple but powerful expression of that goodness.

When a child is dedicated, they are not only welcomed and prayed over in a single moment—they are invited into an ongoing story of intentional care. Each family is paired with a prayer partner (or a couple) who commits to walking alongside them during the first five years of that child’s life. Through regular prayer, encouragement, and connection, these partners become a steady reminder that families are not raising their children alone.

And when you step back and take it all in, you begin to see something deeper unfold.

You see older generations investing in younger ones.
You see wisdom being shared and faith being modeled.
You see the church living as a family—just as God designed it.

The First Five is a reminder that discipleship begins early, that community matters deeply, and that the church has a vital role to play in the spiritual formation of the next generation.

As we look at these families and their prayer partners, we don’t just see a program—we see a picture of God’s goodness on display.

For the Lord is good in our families, and He is faithful across every generation.

April 26, 2026

The Lord is Good in Making Disciples

The Lord is Good in disciple-making! Did you know that we are currently in a season of discipleship focus? Our Wednesday nights this spring are focused on discipleship. We have multiple, small discipleship groups meeting on-campus on Wednesday nights. We have other discipleship groups that meet throughout the week on different days and in different places. Getting in small groups, discussing the Scriptures, discussing life, and praying earnestly for one another is vital to every Christian’s spiritual growth.

The Lord Jesus was clear when he gave His disciples the Great Commission: “Go and MAKE DISCIPLES…” (Matthew 28:18-20). There is no such thing as a disciple who is not called to make disciples. So, ask yourself these questions: Who is discipling you? Who are you discipling? Are there people in your sphere of influence who would say “Yes” if you simply asked, “Hey, would you like to read the Bible together?” Could the Lord be asking you to open your home up to make disciples?

[46] And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, [47] praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved. (Acts 2:46–47)

If you’re interested in finding a place where you can be discipled or where you can start discipling others, let someone know. Start with your friends at church. Ask your Bible Study Leader. Ask any of our staff members. Ask me! You may be surprised just how much the Lord can grow you by committing yourself to being discipled and discipling others.

I love you and I’m praying for you.

Chad Rich

April 24, 2026

The Lord is Good in Suffering

Life is hard.

Growing up is hard.

Adulthood is hard.

Marriage is hard.

Singleness is hard.

Parenting is hard.

Caring for sick or aging family members is hard.

So much of what we experience day in and day out is difficult. Welcome to life.

In our suffering, the Lord is good.

As a son or daughter of God through faith in Jesus Christ, your suffering is not punishment from God. Your suffering is an opportunity for God to demonstrate his steadfast love and grace to you.

In the Old Testament when Job suffered, he was not being punished. Job was experiencing a tremendous difficulty. Yet, even in this difficulty, Job held fast to his trust in God. He refused to let his circumstances turn him away from God. Did he understand why he was suffering? No. But he continued to trust God for his faithfulness.

Job’s friends told Job that he was not living a righteous life. They insisted that Job was not acceptable to God and this was the reason for his suffering. Job, however, refused to buy into their works-based righteousness. He chose instead to trust God, God’s providence, and God’s goodness. Job was clinging to the promise of God’s grace.

To whom or what do you cling when you experience suffering or difficulty?

Remember that the Lord is good, even in suffering.

If you are experiencing a difficulty and would like to talk with someone, I am available. You are welcome to contact me at [email protected] for an appointment.

Chris Howell

Minister of Pastoral Care and Membership

April 22, 2026

The Lord is Good in SAM

The Lord is good to our seniors! The SAM ministry of CrossPoint seeks to build up the church of Jesus Christ through fellowship and service. We seek to accomplish this by offering fun and innovative socials, events and trips that allow our seniors unique times of fellowship. We also seek to reach JUST ONE MORE through providing opportunities for service and outreach that allow our seniors to minister to others in the church as well as in the community.

This year, our seniors have experienced the goodness of God through many shared meals and times of fellowship. We look forward to many more in the days ahead and would love for you to join us as we continue to enjoy His blessings together.

Today is the deadline to sign up for our upcoming SAM Amerex Outing and Lunch. Be sure to also mark your calendars for our next sack lunch on May 4th, featuring entertainment by Mark Dunn, as well as our SAM outing to Rickwood Field on May 27th.

You can register for these events and find more information at the SAM table outside the dining hall. Come and be part of all the Lord is doing through this ministry!

Corey Sizemore

April 20, 2026

For the Lord is Good in Student Ministry

April 27, 2026

For the Lord is Good in Family Ministry