Belonging is one of the three core values of Crosswalk Church. The three are experience, momentum, and belonging. But "belonging", we always say first. The reason why we do that is because it's important that Crosswalk always be a community of belonging. So what does that mean? What that means is that no matter where you're from, what you've done, no matter what you look like, you belong here. Per...  Read More

INTRODUCTIONThe following is a guide to help facilitate discussion between you and the person you’re studying with or with your Connect Group. Feel free to add, subtract, or change questions to fit the conversation, and pray for the Spirit to lead in all things.OPEN QUESTIONSWhat is the single best gift you ever got for Christmas, or your single best memory of Christmas?HEADRead Luke 2:1-20, 25-40...  Read More

The wonder of heaven & earth collidingLuke 2:39-4039 When Jesus’ parents had fulfilled all the requirements of the law of the Lord, they returned home to Nazareth in Galilee. 40 There the child grew up healthy and strong. He was filled with wisdom, and God’s favor was on himAnd so ends the birth story of Christ, but if you’re anything like me, you’re left with more questions than answers, especial...  Read More

The wonder of heaven & earth colliding Luke 2:36-3836 Anna, a prophet, was also there in the Temple. She was the daughter of Phanuel from the tribe of Asher, and she was very old. Her husband died when they had been married only seven years. 37 Then she lived as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the Temple but stayed there day and night, worshiping God with fasting and prayer. 38 S...  Read More

The wonder of heaven & earth colliding Luke 2:25-3525 At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him 26 and had revealed to him that he would not die until he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. 27 That day the Spirit led him to the Temple. So when Mary and Joseph came to p...  Read More

The wonder of heaven & earth colliding Luke 2:8-208 That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. 9 Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, 10 but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. ...  Read More