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VISION: A Movement of Men who are always moving forward becoming strong world-change A movement of Men always changing their world.

MoMENtum is a group of great guys coming together to encourage, strengthen and build up each other to be Godly leaders in their families, workplaces and communities.

05/23/2021

Honesty. Transparency. Accountability.

Three words I value, but also three words I fear at certain points. If you are anything like me, I struggle with these from time to time.

I can get in a rut pretty easily when I do something that does not exemplify these qualities of a Christian man. And then we try to "fix" it, or each other.

Instead, let me encourage you to trust in the Holy Spirit. Find a small group of brothers to talk about your struggles and successes. Don't judge, encourage!

And remember, God loves us even when we struggle. But when you do struggle, that is when we must draw closer to Him. And through other believing men, we can encourage each other to keep pressing on!

Romans 12:10
Galatians 6: 1-2
Romans 12:12

03/29/2021

As we approach Easter Sunday, let’s remember what Jesus did for us. When people ask you why you are a Christian/ Believer, one way to respond is to talk about the sacrifice God made for us, because ultimately, He loves us. All of us!

We serve a God that is all powerful, mysterious, forgiving, relational and many other words and emotions that, in some ways, don’t even scratch the surface of His greatness and love for us.

I pray that all the men of God, and men seeking a relationship with God, are emboldened and comforted by the sacrifices He makes to show us His love and forgiveness.

Praise the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit this Easter season!

02/01/2021

Brothers,

I want to pray with you today, specifically about sin, and our struggle with it.

I encourage you to name your sin. Say it out loud. Be honest to God with your/our struggles.

Then pray against the word(s) you just spoke. Pray for courage from the Lord. Pray for forgiveness. Pray that the Father will de-clutter your mind, make you feel anew. You ARE NOT your sin. Your true identity is known by your father and is of the Father.

We all struggle. We all fall short. We all regret something we have said, done or thought. But place it at the throne of the King. Remember that Jesus payed for your sins. Move on. Move forward. If it is only by inches, do it!

We can do this! Blessings to you and your families!

01/01/2021

We are about to enter a new year! I am sure many of us are happy to see 2020 sent to the history books!

Whether your year was filled with peaks or valleys, God is ALWAYS good. I know it can be hard to understand that sometimes, but is is the truth.

My family has been very blessed this year. I say this to you not to brag, but to show the goodness of God! A light upon a hill is not meant to be hidden! I can't imagine my life without the blessing and guidance of God.

If you feel inclined, post something you are thankful for God from this crazy year! Or, post a prayer request. Remember, when one or two gather, God always hears the prayers of His people.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! May you walk in the light of Jesus Christ and may we always be mindful of His goodness and His patience and His love.

11/27/2020

A prayer that I have come across many times is the prayer for me (you) to see others the way God sees them.

If that did not hit you like a ton of bricks, take a moment to read that last sentence again.

If you do understand that prayer, you will probably agree with me in that it is very difficult, sometimes, to see others the way our heavenly Father sees them.

It is much easier to put someone in one of the many "groups" mankind likes to put people in. But the truth of the matter is that God loves you as much as he loves that co-worker of yours that has VERY different political view.

As Jesus reminds us, love is the greatest of commandments. And it is love that I believe we men struggle with sometimes. The first step is to acknowledge it. The next step is to do something about it. Start small. Compliment someone you always disagree with. Put yourself in their shoes. It is small things like these that will help you see others as our Father sees them.

10/28/2020

Time to hit a nerve gentlemen! Exodus 18: 13-27 talks about keeping our professional "work" (what we get paid for) from interfering with our other "work" (friends, family, God).

As with many of these hard pills to swallow, I am guilty of this as well. I don't know how many times I have said to myself "just one more email" when I am spending time with my wife and sons.

The goal is not to get ourselves down, but to bring ourselves to a place where we are honest about our time management. The best way I have heard this said is this: are you giving someone else your "all" when your family gets the scraps?

Heavenly Father, I pray that you work in the hearts of men to help us refocus on the relationships that matter most: with You and the people closest to us in our lives. You have called us to serve them; empower us to do just that!

Amen!

10/04/2020

I do not believe it is coincidence that the Bible talks a lot about connectedness. I know as men this is problematic because sometimes we want to do things alone.

However, it is together that we are made stronger and more resilient towards the struggle of life on this Earth.

Don't allow your lack of energy, time or want to take you away from being connected with other men of God. This is a challenge for many of us, but where two or more gather in His name, His blessings will come! Believe this truth, not the lie that we have to do this alone.

Romans 12:15
1 Thessalonians 5:11

08/03/2020

Ephesians 2:10 talks about us being created in Jesus for "good works".

What are good works? I think good works can range from the gigantic, to the everyday. Not all of us are in a position to feed 5,000 people with a few pieces of fish and a few loaves of bread.

But, as men, we are in a great position to help those around us. Or even encourage one another. Or to say something nice, and life giving, to our wives, girlfriends, mothers, sisters, etc.

God is an observant Father, and he knows even the "small" things we do for others. So I encourage you today: use your words, gifts, and time towards the good works that make us men more Christ like. Start small, and maybe one day God will put you in a position to have an effect on 5,000, or more, people!

06/24/2020

Do we trust in the Lord at a surface level, or a deeper level?

In other words, do we hear a sermon at church, nod our head in God's house, but leave without our hearts being ready and willing to change?

Not calling any brother out here. I believe we all do this to some extent. There are a lot of things going on in the world right now that make it even easier to be surface level, and not deeper.

"Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord." Jeremiah 17:7.

Do what you hear God telling you to do. Stand up for what is right and good. Offer a listening ear to a friend (or enemy) who wants to tell you their story, struggles or fears. Show love to someone you disagree with. Any one of these examples, I believe, will make your trust with God much deeper, and less superficial.

05/20/2020

II Corinthians 4:2 talks about shame and truth.

As a man, I struggle with the shame of past, present and future sin. Although the war is won through Jesus, sometimes the battles I fight make me feel hopeless and stuck in a rut.

But the good news is that God is a beacon of truth. When we read His word, when we memorize verses, (or if you are like me, you bookmark Bible verses on your Bible app!) we bring out that shame that is sometimes "hidden" in our hearts, out into the sunlight of God.

If you are struggling with shame, or guilt, or any one of those emotions/feelings that Satan uses to keep us stuck, remember that the word of God is the Truth, and that simply by reading and thinking about His Words, we will feel less shame in our life, and walk in the freeing light of truth!

04/19/2020

As I am watching Church online, I am reminded of the fact that as believers, we should be so grateful for the groups of people in our lives. Our Christianity was never meant to be done alone. For example, there were 12 disciples, not just one!

Together, as a community, we also need to be able to speak the truth in love to each other (Ephesians 4:15). No, this is not "calling" people out. For us men, this love happens through accountability, comradery, and encouragement.

For us as sons, brothers, husbands and fathers, this is not always easy. We struggle with the flesh, forever fighting to let the Spirit take over us. However, this is also where we will achieve our true identity in God. We will only achieve this together, not alone on an island somewhere.

"Father, thank you for the people in my life. Thank you for the opportunity to grow in your identity for me, not the worlds. Help me to surround myself with others that will hold me accountable, be at my side and encourage me in my growth in Christianity. Amen".

03/18/2020

II Corinthians 5:7- “For we walk by faith, not by sight”.

The Bible says that in order for us to please God, we must have faith. Sometimes, this is easier read, than done.

With all that is going on in the world, we search for people/things to give us reason and understanding. The reality is that we won’t get answers, true answers, from each other.

Scroll any social feed or turn on the news, and you will see our attempt to provide answers for our current situations.

I encourage you, and myself, to turn to God when all other avenues have been exhausted. And have boldness in your faith. Take advice and follow guidelines, but rest assured that God has a plan, a cure, a way through it. Have faith that He will see us through our valleys and our peaks.

12/02/2019

In addition to having a heart of Thanksgiving, as men, we also needs hearts of humbleness.

We have a tendency to rest on our own laurels when life goes "right". We nailed the interview. We earned the raise. We deserve to act selfishly.

We have a part in our success, but ultimately, the praise belongs to our heavenly Father. It is because of Him that these things happens. It also may be Him when life doesn't go our way, but lessons are not always a joy to go through.

Again, it is Jesus that is our best example here. He was/is humble. He didn't/ doesn't boast, or brag. He served/serves others.

Remember, we are all children of God. Not one of us is more important than the other, in the eyes of God. God loves us all equally.

Give Thanksgiving, but also live humbly. I truly believe that if we as men do these two things, we will be blessed, and we will earn the favor of our Father in heaven.

11/11/2019

On a day where we celebrate and acknowledge our great nation's veterans, it is important to remember one of God's greatest commandments: to love others (Matthew 22:39).

On this specific day, we are encouraged to reflect on the sacrifice of the people that serve our nation through the armed services. And whether they are retired, or deploying, it is love that will get them through the specific struggles that they face.

This call to love is for everyone, but today, how can we show this love specifically to veterans? A thank you? A meal? Access to appropriate health care? The answers are endless.

Maybe, a simple acknowledgement of service, or thank you, will suffice for now. The important part of this, of course, it that we love others as much as we love ourselves, and we allow God's love for us to be poured out onto others, so they can then spread that love as well!

10/16/2019

Recap from Men's Retreat:

What another fantastic retreat up at Camp Cedar Crest!

Ask God what you need to know, and what you need to do.

Our identity comes from God, and we need to talk to him.

Step one-Confess. Jesus only listens to the truth, said by us.

Step two-Fear only God. Live fearlessly in his identity for you.

Step three-"Lord, is there anything in my life that I have not accepted forgiveness for?"

"Father, is there anyone in my life who I am not willing or able to forgive?"

"Lord, what altars in my life are in competition with you being the God of my life?"

Remember, living in your identity from God is a life-long process, not a one day epiphany!

09/06/2019

Matthew 22: 37-39 remind us to "...love the Lord your God with all your heart. And with all your soul. And with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment".

I know it sounds a little weird, but we have to remember to love God. He is our creator, protector, provider, Father and many other titles. Luckily, he is so much more than just that title.

I think that part of loving God is the fact that we remain thankful for all that he has done, is doing, and will continue to do in our lives. When I find myself frustrated, depressed, or anxious, I try to remind myself about this fact pertaining to our heavenly Father!

Before we can love on others, and ourselves, we have to make our relationship right with our Father. And we show this love through loving Him, loving others, and serving others. Like his son, Jesus, we show this love through service. Even when we don't want to, or don't feel like it.

Love the Lord your God with ALL your heart!

08/29/2019

Men of Crosspoint! The early bird price for the Men's Retreat will go up in price to $164 starting this Sunday. This Saturday is the last day to buy tickets for the Men's Retreat at the $144 price.

08/13/2019

Pastor Doug has been talking about love recently. That sometimes difficult four letter word for man, but not hard for our Savior. With love, comes serving. Jesus says "But I am among you as the one who serves" (Luke 22:27).

One way we show love to others is through acts of service. Especially with the recent tragedies in our country, we could all use (and show) a little more love.

It is not weapons, laws, or even people that causes these struggles, but the Enemy that prays on our brothers and sisters who feel alone, unloved, or have no hope.

I know from personal experience that it may feel uncomfortable to go out of your way to help another person, but Jesus Christ did it, and so should we. We don't help people come to Christ through judgment and catchy comebacks; instead, we win hearts when we offer help, consul, or a shoulder to cry on.

The enemy of our souls is responsible for all the suffering in the world. We can help curb his influence by doing what Jesus did in his short life on Earth: namely to serve. Start small. Start soon! I encourage us all to do this in whatever way we can.

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