Learning to Long for the Church: A Meditation on Psalm 84 - The Crosswalk Devotional - August 27

PLUS...10 Ways to Maintain Joy and Purpose in Your Senior Years  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( Learning to Long for the Church: A Meditation on [Psalm 84]( By Rev. Kyle Norman Bible Reading “My soul longs, indeed it faints for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God.” – [Psalm 84:2]( When you were young, did you ever find yourself giddy with excitement when going somewhere? Maybe it was a theme park, maybe it was grandma’s house, maybe it was a long trip, but internally you were fueled with joy and excitement. Like a kid before [Christmas]( you couldn’t fall asleep - and if you did, you dreamt of what you would do when you got there. Have you ever had that experience on your way to church? Every block you pass on your way makes your heart leap into your throat; you are filled with excitement. I am willing to be not many of us have had that experience. But this is exactly what [Psalm 84]( calls us to.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [10 Ways to Maintain Joy and Purpose in Your Senior Years](  Carrie Lowrance Getting older is a good thing. You learn things and get wiser as you age. Even though it comes with its caveats, like more aches and pains, sometimes not being able to do the things you used to, and sometimes decreased energy levels. Whether you are healthy and fit as a senior or not so much, it's still essential to maintain your joy and purpose. This enriches your life and gives you a purpose. Here are some things you can do to help maintain your joy and purpose as a senior. Photo credit: ©GettyImages/kate_sept2004  [CONTINUE READING →](       [A 7-Day Bible Study for Kids on the Book of James](  Vivian Bricker The Book of James is written by the Lord's half-brother, James. Although James would have doubted the Lord's divinity during Jesus' earthly ministry, He became a believer after Jesus' resurrection. James became a prominent leader in the Jerusalem Church and was one of the apostles Paul met when he traveled to Jerusalem (Galatians 1:18-19). Through the Book of James, we are taught many lessons and are posed with many thoughtful challenges. Over the course of this seven-day Bible study, kids will learn more about the Book of James, what it means to them, and how to apply its teachings in their lives. This Bible study is geared toward children; however, people of all ages can still partake in this Bible study. It might even be a fun bonding experience for parents to do this Bible study with their children. After each lesson, there will be challenge questions and a guided prayer. Download the PDF below to get started! Photo Credit: ©Getty Images/FatCamera  [CONTINUE READING →](            [Young Man's Emotional Reaction to Mother's College Graduation Captures Hearts](  GodTube.com A young man’s emotional and sweet reaction to his mother’s college graduation is sure to capture and melt your heart.  [WATCH NOW →](        [10 Church Activities That Need to Go](  Lindsey VanSparrentak Let’s get rid of the events that are holding our church back from growing. Let’s find the events that are thriving and add fuel to the proverbial fire. Let’s get rid of the old and bring in the new, and let’s start today.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           What did the disciples initially think when they saw Jesus walking to them on the water? A. they were relieved to see Jesus B. they thought he was a demon C. they thought he was a ghost D. the thought he was a giant fish [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