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An Awkward Step In Obedience

Posted on: October 9th, 2012 by Erik Williams
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Guest post from one of our leaders:

I went to high school for a year and a half before I dropped out. That was six years ago. No one should have remembered me but I must have had quite a reputation because as I walked on campus today the security guard said, ‘Taylor Shuck, what brings you here?’ Instantly I remembered who I was. I remembered the trouble I caused. The drugs I used to do in the bathroom. The hundreds of trips to the office. The restraining order. The police dogs sniffing my bags. I remembered who I was.

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Did My Kid Make It To Camp Safely?

Posted on: July 28th, 2012 by Erik Williams
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What’s going on up there? It’s been 2 days!

Hi parents! Hume is upon us!

If questions like those are starting to float around in your head…
there are 2 WAYS to get info that your kid made it safely to camp
AND to see more of their experience throughout the week:

OPTION 1: Check the front page of CrosslineYouth.com
At the bottom you’ll see our Twitter feed.
There you find the most current event details and info.

OPTION 2: Sign up to follow the CrosslineYouth Twitter account and have the information come straight to your mobile phone in the form of a text message. Information and instructions here: http://www.crosslineyouth.com/info/crux33-on-twitter/

Any questions?

Pastor Erik
twitter.com/EWxlt

Feeding Obsession

Posted on: May 4th, 2012 by Erik Williams 4 Comments
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Moms and Dads, please take a moment and read these lyrics from a band that is HUGELY popular with teenage girls right now:

Shut the door, turn the light off

I wanna be with you

I wanna feel your love

I wanna lay beside you

I cannot hide this even though I try



Heart beats harder

Time escapes me

Trembling hands touch skin (more…)

Robbing Your Children?

Posted on: March 22nd, 2012 by Erik Williams 1 Comment
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I once heard a pastor ask a very prickly
question to parents, “What if God only worked
in the life of your children, the things you prayed for?” 

Yikes! That one stings a little.

The reality is though, one of the most crucial things we can do for those we parent and lead, is to petition God the Father on their behalf.

Is it possible that a parent who doesn’t pray for their child is (more…)

The Prayer for the 1st Day of School 2011

Posted on: March 21st, 2012 by Erik Williams
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Last September, I prayed this prayer for the students
of Crossline Church. Reflecting back almost 7 months later,
I’m intrigued as to how God has moved.

Care to reply and share how you’ve seen God work in
response to this prayer?

September 6, 2011

Father, I’m praying for CrosslineYouth as many  students start school this AM.

Lord God, Im asking you to move and work in them for Your glory.

Im asking that they would:

  • See school as a place to live out & communicate the good news about Your Son, Jesus.
  • See that their greatest need is to please You & not others.
  • Work hard on their studies, respect teachers/parents, & love others instead of use them.
  • Be the hardest working athletes & most humble players on teams so that coaches & players alike would have reason to ask them why.
  • Attend school as citizens of heaven & live with eternity in mind, not just college.

In Jesus name, Amen.

-Erik

Encouragement for our Leaders (and for parents)

Posted on: March 20th, 2012 by Erik Williams 3 Comments
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Here’s recent email Jourdan, our Ministry Coordinator, sent out to our leaders.
If you read it from a parent’s perspective, it’s equally valuable. Enjoy!

Hey CruxGroup Leaders!

As I was reading the Bible this morning, my plan had me on Galatians 6. While I was reading – all of you came to mind so I wanted to send out some encouragement for your area of service in CrosslineYouth.

 Gal 6:1-2 “Brothers, if someone is caught in any wrongdoing, you who are spiritual should restore such a person with a gentle spirit, watching out for yourselves so you also won’t be tempted. Carry one another’s burdens; in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”

We’ve all seen our students, at some point in time, struggle with sin. This verse encouraged me and taught me to be GENTLE as I try to help restore them. Sometimes I can get so (more…)

Defending Your Family

Posted on: March 5th, 2012 by Erik Williams
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Parenting in 2012 is no 
cakewalk. Moms and
dads have both an
amazing AND scary job
raising up boys and girls
to become men and women of God.

GameDay children’s ministries and CrosslineYouth are teaming up to host a crucial gathering of parents.

Sunday, April 29th, 2012, we’ll give you the essentials you need to defend your family.

Our families are open to harm both from within and without, so we want to help equip you to (more…)

Remember to Remember

Posted on: January 17th, 2012 by Erik Williams 2 Comments
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Staying focused is difficult. 

Staying on track can be challenging when at work, while doing house cleaning, doing the taxes, and even while parenting.

Perhaps it’s never more tough to do than when it comes to our own daily walk with God…we so easily walk off of the way the Lord has charted out for us.

This is probably why one of the themes of the Bible is Remember! Remember! Remember the Lord your God! In fact, the Bible issues a call to “remember” over 200 times! Most of those have to do with a command to remember God and His works for His people. Others have to do with remembering the sin and old life they were rescued from. Still others call (more…)

What Not to Ask Your Kid After Church

Posted on: December 19th, 2011 by Erik Williams 7 Comments
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One of the youth ministry blogs I read recently
came out with a short write-up on the notorious
interaction between parents and kids after
church.  For many parents, this exchange
can be frustrating if not depressing.

The blog reads:

“Did you have fun?” I have probably asked my
own kids this question dozens of times after
Sunday orWednesday Bible class. But that is going to change.

 Last Wednesday night we were talking about [the cost of following Jesus], specifically looking at Jesus words about [hating your mother and father as compared to your devotion to following him]. I walked out of the class behind one of the students when a parent asked him, “Did you have fun in class?”

 Fun?! I was indignant for about an hour until (more…)

3 Minute Year End Update for Parents

Posted on: December 13th, 2011 by Erik Williams 1 Comment
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Hi Parents,

I wanted to update you on our year and what’s coming up in January.

Less than 3 minutes of good stuff:

PARENTS: If you have questions, comments regarding our subject matter or delivery, please email me here.

Erik Williams
Youth Pastor
Erik on Twitter
CrosslineYouth on Twitter (last minute updates, etc)



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