The Crosswalk Devotional

Are You Ready for the Lord? - The Crosswalk Devotional - September 27

Father, let us be people whose deeds are pleasing to you. Let my words and deeds be things that you would find attractive, and not ones that would prompt a letter of rebuke.

How Emptiness Fills Our Souls - The Crosswalk Devotional - September 26

Just as an empty tomb gave way to the resurrected Savior, who has set the world free, may your empty heart give way to God’s glory and vision for your life. May your emptiness prompt your hands to open, and may your hunger be filled with everlasting peace.

Go Ahead and Enjoy Your Life - The Crosswalk Devotional - September 25

Enjoying your life on a regular basis is just as important spiritually as your regular spiritual practices, like prayer, reading the Bible, and going to church. Give yourself permission to enjoy your life!

Our Need for Each Other - The Crosswalk Devotional - September 24

Don’t try to go it alone, my friend. Link up with those who are on this journey with you. You need them for your spiritual and emotional survival, as much as they need you.

The Lord Is My Light - The Crosswalk Devotional - September 23

As we turn more to the Lord, we will see His light shine into our lives. He calls us out of the darkness and into His Kingdom. By turning to Him, we will have His protection, grace, and peace.

Discovering God’s Mysterious Ways this Fall - The Crosswalk Devotional - September 22

If fall stirs up a mixed bag of feelings and emotions for you, ask God to show you how its fading beauty leads to something even more beautiful, new life. Ask Him to stir His life and new creation within you, as you look forward to the earth’s newness to emerge.

Loving Others with Truth and in Grace - The Crosswalk Devotional - September 21

Loving people well, honorably, with equal parts grace and truth, feels anything but simple. This letter from Paul encourages us to love others, those who are prickly, hurting, joyous, and fun, and everyone in between, with our thinking brains engaged.

Getting Ready for Autumn - The Crosswalk Devotional - September 20

Does Autumn bring happy or sad memories for you? How might you allow the beauty and pain of Autumn to coexist?

Discern What’s Best - The Crosswalk Devotional - September 19

As we face different decisions day by day, let’s pray for help to discern what’s best. When we do so, we’ll be blessed, and God will be grateful, because we’ll be giving him glory and praise in the process!

The Toddler's Gospel - The Crosswalk Devotional - September 18

My toddler has shifted my perspective on the gospel. I’ve discovered how simple but beautiful my faith can be when I keep a heartfelt “Help,” “Please,” and “Sorry” in my daily prayers.

Celebrate Your Church - The Crosswalk Devotional - September 17

Father, let us be churches that are known for celebration. Let us set up figurative stones of remembrance so that we can be reminded of your faithfulness on a regular basis. Help us not to forget who you are and what you have done through us.

How Reading the Bible Keeps Us from Believing False Teaching - The Crosswalk Devotional - September 16

We can be confident that when God's word shines light on what we’re hearing and reading, we will not be misled, as Psalm 119:105 describes, “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”

Declared, Precious, and Honored - The Crosswalk Devotional - September 15

God calls us precious. Rare, valuable, costly, and highly esteemed. Men and women He cherishes, carries, and protects. People He loved so much, He sent His Son to free us from the mess we’ve all, collectively created.

God Can Do What We Can’t Do - The Crosswalk Devotional - September 14

What’s one situation that seems impossible, that you’ve been carrying on your own lately? Whatever it is, surrender it to God in prayer right now. Trust that God can do what you can’t.

What It Really Means to Be Made in the Image of God - The Crosswalk Devotional - September 13

In a world where nihilism runs rampant and many question whether their lives hold any value or purpose, this interpretation of Genesis 1:27 hands us a dazzling mission: to reflect God’s divine goodness in a world that craves light.