Every Place Can Be a Thin Place - The Crosswalk Devotional - June 15

PLUS...12 Special Ways to Celebrate Dad on Father's Day  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( Every Place Can Be a Thin Place By Whitney Hopler “Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst?” – [1 Corinthians 3:16]( NIV Recently, I traveled to Ireland to participate in a powerful [prayer]( retreat with people from all over the world. We met at a nature sanctuary that has been dedicated to God as a sacred place. The gorgeous green hills and ancient trees that surrounded us brought to mind the Irish concept of thin places. A thin place is a location where the space between the heavenly and earthly dimensions seems closer than it usually does. In a thin place, Celtic culture says, we can perceive God’s presence with us especially well. It’s a place where the atmosphere makes it easy to connect with God. During the retreat, I sensed God’s presence in such wonderful ways that I didn’t want to leave! I was concerned that leaving that special place – that thin place – would make me feel distanced from God. But then I remembered that the only reason I had felt so close to God at the retreat was that I had intentionally focused on God there. I realized I can pay close attention to God in other places, too, by just reminding myself that God is with me there. Every place can be a thin place for me, since [God’s Holy Spirit lives in my soul](. The same is true for everyone who has [received the Holy Spirit](  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [12 Special Ways to Celebrate Dad on Father's Day](  Amy Green Around this June holiday, there is always a blitz of articles with gift suggestions for Dad. And while it’s great to give a tie or gadget or other fun presents, sometimes gifts of time, appreciation, and love can mean more than something boxed or wrapped.  [CONTINUE READING →](       [5 Empowering Prayers to Overcome Fear](  Vivian Bricker We can overcome fear today by turning to the Lord in prayer. If you are unsure of what to pray, follow along with the prayers below. They will equip you with what your heart needs in this fearful time.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [Child and Grandfather's Precious 'Bye Bye Bye' Dance Routine Melts Hearts](  GodTube.com A grandfather and his young grandson teamed up for possibly the sweetest singing and dance routine to “Bye Bye Bye.”  [WATCH NOW →](        [5 Great Ways Wives Can Serve Their Husbands](  Keren Kanyago Most men crave admiration but not from just anyone - from their wives. They may garner accolades right, left, and center, but if they don't get a pat on the back from their wives, they will still not feel worthy enough. Your husband needs you to be his number-one fan. He needs to know that you are proud of him and his achievements. Giving him genuine admiration will perk up his confidence and self-esteem.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           `The ______ of the LORD is the beginning of ______` (Proverbs 1:7). A. Knowledge, wisdom B. Fear, knowledge C. Love, wisdom D. Terror, wisdom [ANSWER THE QUESTION →](     [Crosswalk.com Logo](  [Read about Salem Web Network](  |  [Unsubscribe](   [Email Preference Center](  |  [View in Browser](   © 2024 Salem Web Network. All rights reserved. 111 Virginia Street, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23219. This email is never sent unsolicited. You are receiving this email because your email address, {EMAIL}, is signed up to receive newsletters, updates, and special offers from Crosswalk. Â