Amanda Idleman

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Amanda Idleman is a writer whose passion is encouraging others to live joyfully. She writes devotions for Your Nightly Prayer, Crosswalk Couples Devotional, Your Daily Prayer, and more. She has work published with Her View from Home, on the MOPS Blog, and is a regular contributor for Crosswalk.com, Biblestudytools.com, and Christianity.com. She has most recently published a devotional, Comfort: A 30 Day Devotional Exploring God's Heart of Love for Mommas, alongside her husband’s companion devotional, Shepherd. You can find out more about Amanda on her Facebook Page or follow her on Instagram.

5 Ways John MacArthur’s Teachings Have Strengthened Christian Families for Generations

How can your family stand firm in a culture that’s drifting fast? John MacArthur’s faithful lifetime of teaching points us back to Scripture,...

5 Ways John MacArthur’s Teachings Have Strengthened Christian Families for Generations

What Does the Story of Jacob and Esau Teach Us about Favoritism in Parenting?

Favoritism wounded Isaac’s family for generations. Discover how we can avoid the same mistakes as parents and love each of our children for who God...

What Does the Story of Jacob and Esau Teach Us about Favoritism in Parenting?

What Amazon Prime Days Reveal about Our Consumption-Obsessed Culture

How do we resist the trap of overconsumption and choose contentment in Christ instead?

What Amazon Prime Days Reveal about Our Consumption-Obsessed Culture

Psalm 63:1-2 w/ Amanda Idleman - Crosswalk PLUS Video Devotional for July 11, 2025

Welcome Crosswalk PLUS subscribers! These raw, uncut video takes on Scripture are brought to you ad-free from the hearts of your favorite Crosswalk...

Psalm 63:1-2 w/ Amanda Idleman - Crosswalk PLUS Video Devotional for July 11, 2025

A Gentle Answer - Crosswalk Couples Devotional - July 11

Have you ever been so angry with your spouse not for what they said but how they said it?

A Gentle Answer - Crosswalk Couples Devotional - July 11

6 Ways to Guard Your Heart from Manipulative People

Some relationships wear us down instead of building us up. Discover six Scriptural truths that will help you stay kind without compromising your...

6 Ways to Guard Your Heart from Manipulative People

Luke 6:47-48 w/ Amanda Idleman - Crosswalk PLUS Video Devotional for July 9, 2025

Welcome Crosswalk PLUS subscribers! These raw, uncut video takes on Scripture are brought to you ad-free from the hearts of your favorite Crosswalk...

Luke 6:47-48 w/ Amanda Idleman - Crosswalk PLUS Video Devotional for July 9, 2025

Return to the Lord Tonight - Your Nightly Prayer - July 8th

When your heart feels distant and your spirit weary, remember that God is ready to restore you and welcomes you back with open arms tonight.

Return to the Lord Tonight - Your Nightly Prayer - July 8th

A Prayer When it Feels Like You're Always in Conflict - Your Daily Prayer - July 8

This is what we need when we are stuck… a miracle! May you find the strength to go to the Lord once again and seek his will for your life. Let him...

A Prayer When it Feels Like You're Always in Conflict - Your Daily Prayer - July 8

5 Ways to Stay Spiritually Grounded When the Headlines Feel Heavy

When headlines weigh heavy, here’s how to guard your heart and stay anchored in God’s truth.

5 Ways to Stay Spiritually Grounded When the Headlines Feel Heavy

Why We Have to Talk to Our Kids about Sexuality

For us parents who are doing our best to shepherd our kids' hearts and lead them towards God’s truth, we have to be much more on the offensive when...

Why We Have to Talk to Our Kids about Sexuality

Psalms 27:13-14 w/ Amanda Idleman - Crosswalk PLUS Video Devotional for July 7, 2025

Welcome Crosswalk PLUS subscribers! These raw, uncut video takes on Scripture are brought to you ad-free from the hearts of your favorite Crosswalk...

Psalms 27:13-14 w/ Amanda Idleman - Crosswalk PLUS Video Devotional for July 7, 2025

Proverbs 21:2 w/ Amanda Idleman - Crosswalk PLUS Video Devotional for July 3, 2025

Welcome Crosswalk PLUS subscribers! These raw, uncut video takes on Scripture are brought to you ad-free from the hearts of your favorite Crosswalk...

Proverbs 21:2 w/ Amanda Idleman - Crosswalk PLUS Video Devotional for July 3, 2025

4 Tips for Reconnecting When Your Marriage Feels Distant

If you are feeling distant from your spouse, this guide shows how to rebuild intimacy, one prayerful choice at a time.

4 Tips for Reconnecting When Your Marriage Feels Distant

What Does the Bible Say about Abusive Relationships?

God did not create marriage as an institution designed to trap you in an unhealthy and unsafe relationship. While we know divorce is always...

What Does the Bible Say about Abusive Relationships?

A Prayer for Boldness to Stand for Biblical Values | Your Daily Prayer

📖 Acts 4:29 (NIV) “Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness.”

A Prayer for Boldness to Stand for Biblical Values | Your Daily Prayer

A Prayer for Boldness to Stand for Biblical Values - Your Daily Prayer - July 1

When life shakes your faith, deep roots in God’s Word will steady your heart and give you boldness to share truth with others.

A Prayer for Boldness to Stand for Biblical Values - Your Daily Prayer - July 1

2 Peter 3:9 w/ Amanda Idleman - Crosswalk PLUS Video Devotional for June 28, 2025

Welcome Crosswalk PLUS subscribers! These raw, uncut video takes on Scripture are brought to you ad-free from the hearts of your favorite Crosswalk...

2 Peter 3:9 w/ Amanda Idleman - Crosswalk PLUS Video Devotional for June 28, 2025