Animals are one the things that make creation beautiful, are they not? The sheer weight of creativity and diversity in the animal kingdom can inspire worship in even the coldest heart. But will there be animals in heaven? ...
This is an exceedingly difficult question to answer because it seems as though the thought of eternal conscious punishment of anyone would put a damper on our happiness in the New Creation, let alone the thought of the eternal conscious punishment of those we loved dearly in this life. To make matters even more concerning, I think there is a question hidden within this question that is even more important to us: “How could God really be a ‘good and loving God’ if I am concerned about the eternal suffering of others while he seems not to be?”...
Every so often, there is a new book or movie released claiming a personal experience with life after death. Many of these books become best sellers (and later inspire movie adaptations). But should we trust these accounts? It depends on what you mean by “trust.” ...
What happens to little ones who end up in God's presence?...
How do we respond to the claim that Jesus teaches we will no longer be male and female in the New Creation?...
What do we make of King Saul's trip to see a medium in 1 Samuel 28?...
Women’s cosmetics and clothing is a multi-billion dollar business. Every woman wants to look sharp and be noticed. Unfortunately, many women ignore essential parts of their beauty. What are they? Join us to discover the Bible’s beauty secrets....
Keep ReadingJoin us at CrossWinds Church in Spencer as we finish our series in Jonah, looking at the difference between religion and the incredible gift of grace....
Keep ReadingOn November 9th CrossWinds Church in Spencer is planning on worshiping at the Clay County Events Center because of the Spencer High School's fall production of "Les Miserables." Our service will be held at 10:30 a.m., as usual. Due to space constraints however, we will not be having CrossWinds University and CrossWinds Academy before the service. ...
Keep ReadingEver feel like you are too far for God's grace? That there's no point in continuing to go on because of such a messed up past? Join us this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in Spencer as we look at how with God, we are never too far gone for grace....
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