Peace in Troubled Times - The Crosswalk Devotional - January 3

PLUS...How to Cope When Your Spouse Is Driving You Crazy  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( Peace in Troubled Times By Jessica Van Roekel “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” ([John 14:27]( NIV) We live in troubled times. The economy, the political landscape, and the polarizing of relationships between people make me think of the troubled waters from the old Simon and Garfunkel song, Bridge Over Troubled Waters. Our coping mechanisms show we’re looking for a way over these times that challenge our tranquility. Too often I look for it in escape—whether that’s through a vacation, a marathon viewing of the latest, most popular television series, or comfort food. But there’s only so much serenity to be found by the beach. I can ignore my troubling thoughts for a while when I watch a fictional set of troubles. However, once I come out of the television stupor, the set of circumstances I’m attempting to avoid smack me in the face. And comfort food tends to make my favorite pair of jeans less than comfortable.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [How to Cope When Your Spouse Is Driving You Crazy](  Joanna Teigen How do you cope with negative thoughts and feelings toward your husband or wife? Is it possible to feel happy and thankful once more? Here are 5 ways to break out of the rut of resentment you feel in your marriage.  [CONTINUE READING →](       [How Do We Make Marriage Last in Today’s Society?](  Aaron D'Anthony Brown Whereas society used to hold contempt and stigma towards divorce, now the process is common, normal, and expected. When? When you’ve had enough of being unhappy. Why? Because you deserve to be happy. But are these ideas biblical?  [CONTINUE READING →](            [14-Year-Old Plays Guitar And Sings Dolly Parton Classic 'I Will Always Love You'](  GodTube.com Check out this talented 14-year-old on The Voice Kids who plays and sings guitar to Dolly Parton’s classic song ‘I Will Always Love You.’ “I hope life treats you kind and I hope that you have all That you ever dreamed of, I wish you joy and I wish you happiness But above all this, I wish you love, and I love you will always love you I, I will always, always love you, I will always love you, I will always love you” Laura Van Kaam definitely brought all the emotions with her rendition of ‘I Will Always Love You.’ And it is clear that this Dolly Parton classic struck a chord with every single judge. Just a few seconds into her audition, all the judges quickly pressed their buttons to turn their chairs around. By the looks on their faces, they are so fond of Laura’s performance and impressed by her talent. What a sweet performance by this wonderfully talented 14-year-old! The song ‘I Will Always Love You’ by Dolly Parton was written and recorded in 1973. And it was released in 1974 as a single. The song was written as a farewell to Dolly’s former partner and mentor of seven years, Porter Wagoner, following Dolly's decision to leave The Porter Wagoner Show and pursue a solo career. The song has continued to be popular through all these years, and it is great to see a younger generation have an appreciation for the song as well. We hope that you enjoyed this audition on The Voice Kids and it was able to bring a smile to your face! [Zephaniah 3:17]( The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.  [WATCH NOW →](        [17 Things the Bible Says about Angels](  Dr. Roger Barrier The word, “angel,” means “messenger.”  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           To whom did the Lord say, "My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness."? A. Moses B. David C. Peter D. Paul [ANSWER THE QUESTION →](     [Crosswalk.com Logo](  [Read about Salem Web Network](  |  [Unsubscribe](   [Email Preference Center](  |  [View in Browser](   © 2023 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