The Crosswalk Devotional Archives

Hope only needs a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, a baby committed to experiencing sacrificial death, then shedding grave clothes for mankind to...

Father, let us be people who remember who you are and what the holiday season is for. Let us remember that Christmas is not about gifts, but...

Are you known for your joy? If not, take stock and ask God why not? See what’s holding you back from enjoying the great joy that is ours through...

Even though we are facing hardships this Christmas, we can still celebrate the Lord with our weary hearts. He will transform our weary hearts into...

Take a moment today to ask the Lord to search your heart and give you clarity and guidance on how your family should celebrate the holidays, so...

Father, let us be people who make space for you during the holiday season. Let us not crowd you out with copious amounts of gifts, wrapping, and...

Follow Jesus this Christmas season rather than trying to chase after what the world advertises as “Christmas magic.” Everything we could ever need...

I understand that often as the day moves on, it’s difficult to enjoy moments when you aren’t feeling so joyful. But joy is possible at any moment,...

Take a few moments to reflect on the last time you humbly served someone else. What was your motivation? How did you feel after obeying? Ask God to...

This Christmas, let us focus on seeking the Lord. We don’t need to try to satisfy our yearning hearts with material things. Instead, we need to...

Lord, remind us of this truth, your promises, and unchanging character the next time we feel timid, overwhelmed, and defeated that we may pursue...

Let us ask God to help us value the call to serve so we can look more like Him, ministering to whoever He puts in front of our path.

Though no, it isn’t pleasant to walk through hard things, we can walk those hard paths knowing they will create strength and goodness. And that is...

Are you carrying unfulfilled desires in your heart? Do you feel like God is distant or intentionally denying you a potential destiny? If so, ask...

Do you need to set your heart on growing in your love relationship with God? God is waiting for you to leave behind your loneliness and experience...