Week 36
The Bible tells us to surrender to God and "resist the devil" (James 4:7), but it's easy to get that backwards. We need to understand Satan's tactics so we won't be "outwitted" by his designs (2 Cor. 2:11). Join us this week as we strengthen our resolve to resist evil and stand firm with Christ.
Week 37
This week, we're training in a new mark: FRUITFULNESS. It begins with the parable of the fruitless fig tree. God is patient with us, but a day will come when we'll have to answer for our choices and the fruit we bear. This week's challenges are all about embracing our accountability to God.
Week 38
"Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord" (Rom. 12:11). Are you on fire for the Lord, or have you grown "lukewarm"? This week, we focus on fanning the flame of our faith, remembering the grace that made our hearts burn within us and holding fast to our first love.
Week 39
From zeal comes diligence. While we can never earn our salvation, we also can't just coast into eternal life. The Christian life requires our best effort as we "strive to enter that rest" that God has promised (Heb. 4:11). Join us in this week's challenges to grow in diligence!
Week 40
What are you doing with what God has given you? All that we have is a stewardship, since "the earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof" (1 Cor. 10:26). Join us as we complete our focus on fruitfulness with challenges to help us become better stewards of our time, relationships, and everything else he has poured into our lives.
Week 35
The Bible tells us to surrender to God and "resist the devil" (James 4:7), but it's easy to get that backwards. We need to understand Satan's tactics so we won't be "outwitted" by his designs (2 Cor. 2:11). Join us this week as we strengthen our resolve to resist evil and stand firm with Christ.
Week 34
It's easy to get lulled to sleep spiritually, coasting through our days without much alertness. But what happens when we "wake up"? The book of Revelation says we can then "strengthen what remains and is about to die" (Rev. 3:2). This week's challenges are all about strengthening our spiritual readiness.
Week 33
When we walk by faith and not by sight, we live with an awareness of an unseen spiritual realm. How do you stay alert and keep your perspective anchored in heavenly realities when earthly concerns are so demanding? This week, we begin a new study on WATCHFULNESS, focusing on our spiritual awareness.
Week 32
From Nathan's "you are the man!" to Esther's royal requests, the Bible is full of courageous saints who stepped up and spoke up. This week, we're training to join that long line, learning to speak the truth in love "for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear" (Eph. 4:29).
Week 31
We all face problems, but disciples are trained to see every difficulty as an opportunity for growth. This week in Cross Training, we're focusing on Character, because as Paul says, "suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope" (Rom. 5:3-4).
Week 30
Jesus said, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God" (Matt. 5:8). Purity isn't just about our outward actions; it begins with guarding our hearts from the inside out. Join us this week as we aim to point our thoughts toward "whatever is pure" (Phil. 4:8) and keep ourselves "unstained from the world" (James 1:27).
Week 29
This week we begin training in a new mark of the Master: INTEGRITY. It starts with a question: Is it okay to prioritize some of God's commands and dismiss others? Since Jesus wants his disciples "to observe all that I have commanded" (Matt. 28:20), our integrity requires us to bring our entire lives under his direction.