Pastor’s Pen
“Our Cloud of Witnesses” by Rev. Scott D. Samuelson
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us.” —Hebrews 12:1 One of the joys of my year was watching...
“Seeing Crossroads from the Inside” by Elder Ian McKinney
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” —1 Peter 4:10 As a first-year Elder serving on the Adult Education Ministry Team, I’ve really enjoyed getting a closer look at the inner workings of Crossroads...
“A God for All Seasons” by Rev. Beth Patton
“If I say, ‘Surely the darkness shall cover me, and night wraps itself around me’ even the darkness is not dark to you; the night is as bright as the day, for darkness is as light to you.” -Psalm 139: 11-12 In her book, Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in...
“Walking Together” by the Pastor Nominating Committee
Dear Crossroads Family, As we approach the Advent season, a time of hope, anticipation, and preparation, we are thrilled to share a meaningful update in our pastoral search journey. Since mid-September, the Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) has been diligently...
“A Year’s Harvest” by Rev. Scott D. Samuelson
“The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.” —2 Corinthians 9:6 A couple of weeks ago Haley and I took Elijah back to campus in southern Minnesota at the end of his fall break....
“Family Photos” by Elder Chuck Cline
“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” - Psalm 133:1 My name is Chuck Cline and I am a 1st year elder, serving on the Church Life Ministry Team. My family has been members at Crossroads for over 20 years. As I sit and write this, I am...
“The Work of Healing” by Rev. Scott D. Samuelson
“Speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by every ligament with which it is equipped, as each part is working properly, promotes the body’s growth in building...
“The Power of a Good Question” by Rev. Jean Dow
When he was a child, Auschwitz survivor Elie Wiesel’s mother would greet him the same way each day after school. Instead of asking, “What did you learn today?” she would ask, “Did you have a good question today?” I have always loved this story. Because, rather than...
“Beyond the Walls” by Rev. Beth Patton
Two weekends ago, my husband and I took part in Doors Open Milwaukee. We made a day of it and visited six places throughout the city and suburbs. We began in Wauwatosa, touring the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church—designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1956 and listed on...
“Welcoming Prayer” by Rev. Scott D. Samuelson
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” —Philippians...
“A Lady Who Leads” by Elder Barbara Janssen
"Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith." As a third year Elder, serving on the Church Life Ministry Team (CLMT) I have been blessed with wonderful leaders. Laurie Uhl has so capably...
“Pray as You Can” by Rev. Jean Dow
One of the challenges of retirement for me involved vacating an office that had floor-to-ceiling walls of bookshelves. Moving to a much smaller office at home, I needed to do some serious downsizing of my library. Different books made the cut for different reasons, of...
