Today on Crosswalk

The following seven psalms provide a starting place for studying these biblical songs that remind us of the joy found in knowing our great Creator and Savior.

While secular counseling offers valuable support, it often overlooks the profound spiritual dimension crucial for many clients' well-being, leaving a vital component of their healing unaddressed.

The death of a young celebrity reminds us that fame, beauty, talent, and success cannot protect anyone from hidden pain. This article reflects on mental health, addiction, grief, and how Christians can respond with compassion instead of speculation, remembering that every person is made in the image of God and worthy of dignity, prayer, and care.

Lord, I come to you today unsure of your plans and purpose in my life. Would you help me to visibly see how you have been present and at work in my journey thus far? Even though I am still a bit unsure, I choose to believe that you see me and know me.

Stressful conversations can expose pride, frustration, and anger beneath the surface. This devotional encourages believers to invite the Holy Spirit into both their thoughts and speech so that truth can be communicated with compassion and wisdom.

Before the noise of the day takes over, turn your heart toward the Lord. These eight peaceful morning prayers will steady your thoughts and renew your joy in Christ.

His peace and grace meet us when worry arises, and His compassion is felt as we journey through this life.

Many new believers intend to read all of God’s Word eventually, but need somewhere they can start. They seek a place within God’s story of love and redemption that is understandable and introduces them to the larger picture of Scripture. Is there a way to approach the Bible without having to flounder through the early parts?

When you face a new mountain, you can follow God wholeheartedly by stopping focusing on the size of your challenge and start focusing on God’s unlimited power.

This same basic need exists in the Church today: we want, we NEED to know how to pray effectively in our personal lives, for our Church and for our nation. Thankfully, we have been given specific instructions in the Word of God on how to pray like Jesus and see powerful results.

Discouragement can distort our thoughts and convince us that hope is gone. This devotional encourages believers to remain rooted in Scripture, connected to supportive people, and open to the grace God provides through community, rest, and prayer.

It can be difficult to move past hurt, especially at the hands of someone we trust. But let me encourage you: let us live out the words of Paul in Romans 12:18: “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”

Mom, you did nothing wrong. Your parenting was enough. You raised a strong, independent child who, unfortunately, made bad choices, fell in with the wrong crowd, and was influenced by the world. There is nothing you can do but pray. Your primary focus should be on the relationship, not the bad choices. Only God can change your children’s hearts, and if you are constantly being negative about their wrong choices, it will harden their hearts toward you.

Haven't the most learned psychologists and sociologists assured us that people are by nature good, having been turned to their evil ways not by some inner instinct but through the influence of a deviant culture and sub-standard education?

My children must find their own way; I must discover mine.