Whitney Hopler

Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer

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Whitney Hopler helps people discover God's wonder and experience awe. She is the author of several books, including the nonfiction books Wake Up to Wonder and Wonder Through the Year: A Daily Devotional for Every Year, and the young adult novel Dream Factory. Whitney has served as an editor at leading media organizations, including Crosswalk.com, The Salvation Army USA’s national publications, and Dotdash.com (where she produced a popular channel on angels and miracles). She currently leads the communications work at George Mason University’s Center for the Advancement of Well-Being. Connect with Whitney on her website at www.whitneyhopler.com and on her Facebook author page.

Let God Prune Your Life - The Crosswalk Devotional - July 11

Take an honest look at your life right now. What’s taking the energy away from your relationship with God? Let the Master Gardener do his work to...

Let God Prune Your Life - The Crosswalk Devotional - July 11

Remembering Who You Really Are in Christ - iBelieve Truth: A Devotional for Women - July 10, 2026

It is easy to define yourself by what you do, how well you perform, or who depends on you. This devotional invites you to remember your true...

Remembering Who You Really Are in Christ - iBelieve Truth: A Devotional for Women - July 10, 2026

A Prayer to See God’s Hope Reflected in Summer’s Light - Your Daily Prayer - July 9

Summer is a season filled with light.

A Prayer to See God’s Hope Reflected in Summer’s Light - Your Daily Prayer - July 9

Top 20 Most Popular Bible Verses from Scripture

Here are the top 20 most popular Bible verses from recent rankings. Let these popular Bible verses spark your curiosity to learn more, and inspire...

Top 20 Most Popular Bible Verses from Scripture

Finding Your Truth North in God's Guidance - iBelieve Truth: A Devotional for Women - July 7, 2026

Life can feel overwhelming when too many paths and voices compete for your attention. This devotional invites you to make God your True North,...

Finding Your Truth North in God's Guidance - iBelieve Truth: A Devotional for Women - July 7, 2026

Breaking Free from the Trap of Comparison - iBelieve Truth - A Devotional for Women- June 30, 2026

Comparison can make you feel discouraged, distracted, or never enough. This devotional invites you to stop measuring your life against others,...

Breaking Free from the Trap of Comparison - iBelieve Truth - A Devotional for Women- June 30, 2026

5 Prayers for a Country in Need of Revival This Fourth of July

This Independence Day, we're not just celebrating our freedom—we're crying out for a spiritual awakening. Discover five powerful prayers to help...

5 Prayers for a Country in Need of Revival This Fourth of July

God Will Be Your Strength and Shield - The Crosswalk Devotional - June 29

Take that big goal that feels like a mountain and hand it over to God. Don’t just ask God to bless your plans; ask him to be your strength and...

God Will Be Your Strength and Shield - The Crosswalk Devotional - June 29

5 Ways a Visit to Israel Can Bring Us Closer to God

From the green hills of Galilee to the old stone streets of Jerusalem, visiting Israel shows us that God is real and that he chose to act directly...

5 Ways a Visit to Israel Can Bring Us Closer to God

Unplug to Connect with God - The Crosswalk Devotional - June 24

It can be uncomfortable at first to build a habit of unplugging regularly. But if we push through that discomfort, we’ll find that God has been...

Unplug to Connect with God - The Crosswalk Devotional - June 24

A Prayer to Be Thirsty for God | Your Daily Prayer

Psalm 42 reminds us that our souls were created to thirst for God. This prayer encourages believers to seek God’s presence above all else and find...

A Prayer to Be Thirsty for God | Your Daily Prayer

A Prayer to Be Thirsty for God - Your Daily Prayer - June 22

Even when you’re not able to hear from God well, you still have a natural thirst for God in your soul.

A Prayer to Be Thirsty for God - Your Daily Prayer - June 22

Get Excited about the Bible Again - The Crosswalk Devotional - June 18

Give yourself permission to start fresh with the Bible today. Just pray for God to open your eyes to the wonderful things in his word, the Bible....

Get Excited about the Bible Again - The Crosswalk Devotional - June 18

5 Ways a Visit to Norway Can Help Us Learn More about God

The wonderful scale of Norway’s natural beauty and the ways its people connect with God can teach us valuable lessons about God and strengthen our...

5 Ways a Visit to Norway Can Help Us Learn More about God

5 Affordable Family Trips Kids Will Remember

Discover five affordable family vacation ideas designed to create lasting memories and strengthen your family's bond with each other and with God....

5 Affordable Family Trips Kids Will Remember

Think Like Adults - The Crosswalk Devotional - June 12

Maturity matters! Far too many people are becoming confused and deceived by messages spreading in this world from unreliable sources. As we grow in...

Think Like Adults - The Crosswalk Devotional - June 12

7 Meaningful Ways to Bless an Aging Father This Father’s Day

By spending time with our aging fathers in ways that honor their important roles in our lives, we can offer meaningful blessings that they’ll...

7 Meaningful Ways to Bless an Aging Father This Father’s Day

10 Athletes in the 2026 World Cup Who Are Vocal about Their Faith

Here are the inspirational stories of 10 athletes in the 2026 World Cup who love to talk about their Christian faith.

10 Athletes in the 2026 World Cup Who Are Vocal about Their Faith