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.

5 Things to Say to Someone Who Has Been Wounded by the Church

When the church has hurt people, the pain can cut deep into their souls. Here are five things to say to someone who has been wounded by the church.

5 Things to Say to Someone Who Has Been Wounded by the Church

Humble Yourself Under God’s Mighty Hand - iBelieve Truth: A Devotional for Women - March 19, 2025

Since the King of Kings chose humility, how much more should we? As we follow Jesus’ example, we begin to experience the depth of his grace and the...

Humble Yourself Under God’s Mighty Hand - iBelieve Truth: A Devotional for Women - March 19, 2025

Christ's Love Has No Limits - iBelieve Truth: A Devotional for Women - March 18, 2025

I bow down in wonder to you at the depth of your love, which reaches into my deepest brokenness and redeems me.

Christ's Love Has No Limits - iBelieve Truth: A Devotional for Women - March 18, 2025

Are You Walking on Shifting Sands? - The Crosswalk Devotional - March 17

You can be like the wise builder who built his house on the rock, or like the foolish builder who built his house on sand. What they experienced...

Are You Walking on Shifting Sands? - The Crosswalk Devotional - March 17

7 Ways to Honor God through a Healthy Lifestyle

Caring for every part of your health is a meaningful way to live out your faith day by day. The best way to do so is to set up healthy lifestyle...

7 Ways to Honor God through a Healthy Lifestyle

7 Reasons You Should Care about Your Physical Health as Much as Your Spiritual Health

If you want to honor God, you must take care of the body he has given you. Here are seven reasons why you should care about your physical health as...

7 Reasons You Should Care about Your Physical Health as Much as Your Spiritual Health

What Is Your Moral Compass? - iBelieve Truth: A Devotional for Women - March 12, 2025

God’s guidance – not our own personal preferences – should be our moral compass.

What Is Your Moral Compass? - iBelieve Truth: A Devotional for Women - March 12, 2025

The Holy Spirit Is Moving in Our Lives - The Crosswalk Devotional - March 9

The physical winds that blow around us in God’s creation can inspire us to pay attention to how the Holy Spirit is moving in our lives. When we do...

The Holy Spirit Is Moving in Our Lives - The Crosswalk Devotional - March 9

7 Ways to Turn Your Typical Easter Traditions into Lessons of Faith

By connecting our traditional Easter customs to biblical truths about why we’re celebrating, we can strengthen our faith in Jesus as our Savior....

7 Ways to Turn Your Typical Easter Traditions into Lessons of Faith

Expect the Best from God - The Crosswalk Devotional - March 5

Are there areas where you’ve hesitated to ask God for guidance or help, because you’ve struggled with fear or doubt? Let Jesus’ words in Matthew...

Expect the Best from God - The Crosswalk Devotional - March 5

We Are Children of the Light - The Crosswalk Devotional - March 1

Just as the wonderful light of sunsets inspires us with awe, we can inspire others by living as children of the light in the darkness of this...

We Are Children of the Light - The Crosswalk Devotional - March 1

How to Live in Peace Despite Family Conflicts - iBelieve Truth: A Devotional for Women - February 27, 2025

Trust that God will work in the hearts and minds of your family members too, as long as they are open to listening to God.

February 27, 2025

How to Live in Peace Despite Family Conflicts - iBelieve Truth: A Devotional for Women - February 27, 2025

5 Ways Mary Magdalene’s Encounter with the Risen Jesus Reveals the Power of Closeness with Christ

What happened between the risen Jesus and Mary at his empty tomb shows us how a close relationship with Jesus can bring many blessings into our own...

February 26, 2025

5 Ways Mary Magdalene’s Encounter with the Risen Jesus Reveals the Power of Closeness with Christ

7 Ways to Help Your Kids Grow in Independence

Creating a structured environment with clear expectations and consequences can help your children internalize the concept of responsibility and...

February 18, 2025

7 Ways to Help Your Kids Grow in Independence

7 Practical Ways Parents Can Help Their Child Struggling with Depression

Validate your child’s emotions, even if you don’t fully understand them. Let your child know that it’s okay to feel sad or angry, and that you will...

February 17, 2025

7 Practical Ways Parents Can Help Their Child Struggling with Depression

7 Prayers of Comfort for Immigrants in the United States

No matter how we feel about U.S. immigration policies, it’s important to have compassion for the immigrants themselves as God does – and to pray...

February 17, 2025

7 Prayers of Comfort for Immigrants in the United States

14 Prayers for Your Adult Children

Praying for your adult children will connect you to the only perfect Parent – God – and invite Him to act powerfully in their lives...

February 17, 2025

14 Prayers for Your Adult Children

A Friend Loves at All Times - The Crosswalk Devotional - February 14

This Valentine’s Day, choose to pursue friendships that reflect God’s deep love. When you do, you can look forward to God’s love flowing through...

February 14, 2025

A Friend Loves at All Times - The Crosswalk Devotional - February 14