Today on Crosswalk

No matter the circumstances, reconciling with an adult child is delicate and personal. You never know how they will react or not react. It's easy to want to go all in, but you should take some steps first to identify why you want to reconcile and the steps you need to take to get there.

We must decide: Either God calls pastors as leaders or He doesn’t. How we decide that determines a thousand things about how we will follow his leadership.

Like a runner training for a marathon, spiritual growth requires patience, endurance, and trust. This prayer encourages believers to stop comparing themselves to others and trust God’s work in their lives.

Welcome, future Mr. Mrs.! The days leading up to your wedding can be the most exciting, emotional, and stressful days of your life. Between contacting the vendors and making sure the finer details of the “big day” are just the way you envision them, it can be easy to slip from your daily routine of prayer and even easier to forget to pause and just thank God for the beautiful gift of marriage you are about to receive as a couple!This 10-Day Wedding Prayer Journal was designed to be your spiritual countdown to hold you and your spouse accountable, maybe in a time where you need it most – the days leading up to the wedding! We invite you both to take just 5-10 minutes out of your busy days to slow down, reflect, check in with each other, and above all, pray together. Our hope is to help couples process all the emotions that come with wedding planning and be able to surrender all the worries to God.As you walk through each day, you’ll be reminded that your wedding is not just about a big, one-day celebration; it’s about building a Christ-centered marriage that honors God from the very start!BONUS: At the end of the journal, you’ll also find 10 of the best Bible verses on love and marriage to encourage, strengthen, and inspire you as you step into this new chapter together.Download your prayer journal today and let the countdown begin!!

Genesis 2:24 teaches that when a man leaves his parents to marry a wife, they then become one flesh. Thus, since the two souls are joined, what makes one happy will make the union happy. Here are 8 ways to pursue godly peace and love with your wife.

In this moving acoustic performance of “You Are More,” Anne Elise Sherrod and Ezra Worship Initiative deliver a powerful reminder that your worth is not determined by your past, your struggles, or what others think of you—but by what God says about you.

Many wonder if Russia will have any part to play in the last days? The answer is a resounding “yes.” We find the answer in Ezekiel 38-39.

During times of physical weakness, prayer becomes our lifeline to God. Here are 7 ways you might consider praying when your body is weak but your faith in God is strong.

6 Crucial Tips to Elevate Your Marriage to a Testament of Hope

God often places opportunities to share our faith in everyday moments. This prayer encourages believers to trust the Holy Spirit, overcome fear, and boldly share the hope found in Christ.

Fear can feel overwhelming when life is uncertain, the world feels heavy, or evil seems close. Yet throughout Scripture, God lovingly reminds His people, “Do not be afraid.” This seven-day prayer journal, 7 Powerful Psalms to Pray for Protection Against Fear and Evil, invites you to slow down, seek God’s presence, and pray through seven powerful Psalms that speak of His protection, peace, guidance, and faithful care.Each Psalm offers a reminder that you are not alone and that your Heavenly Father is both near and able to guard your heart, mind, and life. As you pray through these passages, you will be encouraged to trade fear for faith, anxiety for peace, and uncertainty for trust in the God who watches over you. Take a few minutes each day to reflect, pray, and rest in the safety of the One who protects, guides, and never lets go.⬇️ Download the PDF below to start praying through these powerful Psalms today.

In the grand scheme of things, does my career even matter to God? Does it matter to God what I chose to do for my job?

When life feels overwhelming, Kelly Lang wants you to remember one simple truth: this too shall pass. Drawing from her own journey through cancer, family challenges, and unexpected trials, she offers a powerful reminder to keep holding on.

The amounts in this story matter, not because of the exact numbers but because of the willingness and joy associated with giving great amounts back to God. Earlier on in this story, David not only gave from the royal treasury (where most building projects were taken from) but out of his own personal wealth.

We hope and pray that the following verses, prayers, videos, and resources help you find countless ways to say "thank you" to the Lord of all heaven and earth, the God who knows and cherishes our hearts. He has given us so much to be grateful for in every season-- life, salvation, loved ones, tiny blessings in our busy days, kind words from strangers, sunshine... the list goes on.