Spirituality

EDITOR'S NOTE: We are pleased to announce that this devotional will soon be available in audio version as Crosswalk Devotional Podcast! Stay tuned for updates... Do you have unfair expectations? by Debbie Holloway “Who gave man his mouth? Who makes him deaf or mute? Who gives him sight or makes him blind? Am I not the Lord? » (Exodus 4:11) Last week, one of the ladies in...

“Love takes no pleasure in evil but rejoices in the truth.” » (1 Corinthians 13:6) You sometimes wonder For what Jesus loves you? I mean, of course, we all know that God loves us because – insert classic children's tune here! » Bible says so-oo to me. " (See John 3:16 And Romans 5:5 if you need proof.) And we know that thelove of God for us is great – see Romans...

A prayer for when you fear death By Greg Laurie “The LORD is my light and my salvation – who shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life – who shall I fear? “- Psalm 27:1 Have you ever been stung by a bee? It's not a fun experience. But although it is painful for the person stung, it is fatal for the bee. When...

What is the “right hand of God”? How does this affect my life? Throughout Scripture, the right hand is used to illustrate strength and ability. Much of the world is right-handed, so most people resonate with the sense of dexterity, strength, and abilities that come from the right hand versus the left. However, when Scripture uses the image of God's right hand, it is intended to be an image of the peak of...

The basis of discernment Hebrews 4:12-13 Since spiritual discernment is the ability to see life from God's perspective, we need to know how He thinks and acts. THE Bible is his immutable and infallible revelation of himself. However, the Lord does not simply provide us with a list of facts about His character and ways. Throughout the pages of Scripture he illustrates who he is and how he operates. Although the Bible is ancient, it is not...

What does meditation mean in the Bible? Meditation is a key element of Christian growth. Although the Scriptures do not describe meditation, many think of meditation today, which is greatly influenced by Eastern meditation methodsmeditation in the Bible is associated with growth and prosperity. Definition of Meditate in the Bible The following words are translated from Hebrew and Greek (respectively) into our English word for meditate: Hagah: muse, scold, moan, pronounce (Strong's 1897). Find in:...

1]FROM THE BIBLE YOUR DAILY PAIN YOU WILL DO Do you want to find time to read? Instead of watching a series, why not try reading or listening to the Bible? 2]YOU WILL ALWAYS USE THE BIBLE WITH KINDNESS Always be forgiving and understanding towards others. We all think we have the truth. #indulgence #understanding 3]TO NEW GENERATIONS YOU WILL TRANSMIT THE BIBLE #zebible 4]AS A FAMILY YOU WILL EXPLORE THE BIBLE The best way...

I've written before about the five "Cs" I look for when it comes to hiring staff or inviting volunteers into strategic leadership roles: competence, character, catalytic ability, chemistry, and calling. But in various contexts, I have increasingly found myself talking about the character trait that characterizes those who succeed and thrive within an organization – the mark that defines a truly successful person. I'm not talking about the world's definition of success, but about...