Who Are You Listening To? - The Crosswalk Devotional - August 28

PLUS...12 Traits of an Abusive Relationship  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( Who Are You Listening To? By: Emma Danzey Bible Reading“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” – [James 1:19]( Listening has never come naturally to me. I have grown tremendously in this skill and calling as a believer over the past couple of years especially. You can truly only build deeper friendships and invest in the next generation if you listen to them. When I was a young girl in school, we would always take the dreaded end-of-the-school-year tests. I never thrived at reading comprehension since I was a slower reader and dealt with the insecurity of that. I also never performed well in the listening portion. Basically, the fact that I am a professional Christian writer is only an act of God today. He can take the unlikely and use them for His glory alone. When the teacher would read the portions for us to listen to and answer questions afterward, I would overthink, zone out, and wonder what the most important thing that I should have heard was. I was so overly concerned with performing well that I missed the big picture and got hyper focused on often the wrong details. In life, we can easily do this in our walk with God. There are so many voices trying to speak into our lives and gain our attention that if we are not careful, we can turn our focus towards the wrong things and miss the voice of the Lord. Today as we break down [James 1:19]( may we remember that there are many opinions and thoughts in this world, but only one voice of God.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [12 Traits of an Abusive Relationship](  Laura Petherbridge It is crucial to note that when verbal abuse is tolerated by the victim, it frequently escalates into punching walls, throwing objects, and eventually physical abuse. Ignoring verbal abuse isn’t love; It’s dangerous and toxic.  [CONTINUE READING →](       [5 Day Family Bible Study on Patience](  Vivian Bricker Patience is the ability to accept delay without getting irritable or angry. Not many of us can say we have patience, and I'm certainly no exception. Even though we are often short on patience, we must cultivate this fruit of the Spirit in our life. As a family, we can help encourage each other to cultivate patience as well as apply biblical teachings of patience in our own lives. Through this family Bible study, you and your family will have a Bible verse to read each day, followed by a summary and challenge questions. There will be a guided prayer at the end of the Bible study. As you progress through this Bible study, work together as a family. Help each other learn about patience and the importance of developing patience in our own everyday lives. While it will be a challenge, nothing is impossible with God. He can do all things, and this includes helping us develop a patient heart. Download the PDF below to get started with your family! Photo Credit: ©Canva Pro  [CONTINUE READING →](            [Glen Campbell And Dolly Parton Sing Of 'A Better Place' In Lyric Video](  GodTube.com In a poignant and heartfelt collaboration, country music legends, Glen and Dolly, join forces to sing of "A Better Place" in a touching lyric video that tugs at the heartstrings of fans worldwide. The song, a reflection on Glen's battle with Alzheimer's disease, takes on new depth with the addition of Dolly's emotive vocals, creating a powerful tribute to love, loss, and hope.  [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                                           `For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have...` done what? A. Clothed themselves with Christ B. Disobeyed the commandments C. Dishonored the Lord D. Walked by sight, not faith [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