Change Is Good - The Crosswalk Devotional - January 7

PLUS...10 Ways You May Be Destroying the Church  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( Change Is Good By Liz Lampkin “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing, a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away, a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.”- [Ecclesiastes 3:1-8]( Have you ever taken a moment to notice the beauty in the change of seasons? Think about it. With each season, there is something to appreciate and celebrate. Springtime announces the end of Winter. It represents the beginning of hope and new life. With plants blossoming and a shift into warm weather, Spring is a time to appreciate the newness in nature. After Spring, there’s Summer. Many would say it represents freedom and relaxation. Vacations, the blaring sun, and an abundance of outdoor activities is what this season brings. Some may even say it brings about new energy and the urge to get active. After Summer, there’s Autumn or Fall. This time of the year often represents preparation, preservation, and comfort. Fall often brings about a sense of comfort. A shift from hot weather to just right warmth coupled with the beautiful colors’ leaves turn, baking, apple cider, and harvest time is what this season is often associated with. Last but not least, Winter. Often associated with bitterly cold weather, hot cocoa, snow, giving, family gatherings, and the gleeful holiday season. Each time of the year brings something to look forward to and celebrate.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [10 Ways You May Be Destroying the Church](  Jennifer Slattery What if we, the congregants, are the reason for a stagnating or declining congregation?  [CONTINUE READING →](       [Why Should We Value Prayer and Fasting?](  Amanda Idleman When we focus our minds, bodies, and souls on the Lord… God promises to begin the work of freedom in our lives and communities! There is power in the practice of prayer and fasting!  [CONTINUE READING →](            [Loretta Lynn's Granddaughter And Willie Nelson's Son Sing 'Lay Me Down'](  GodTube.com Beautiful, simple, and profound are the first words that come to mind as Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter and Willie Nelson’s son sing, ‘Lay Me Down.’ The duo sang ever so eloquently about the somber reality of passing from this side of heaven to the next.  [WATCH NOW →](        [7 Things that Will Keep Me from Coming Back to Your Church](  Cara Meredith I’m guessing we’re not alone in visiting a new church for the first time. Whether you attend the congregation you grew up in, or just celebrated your three-month anniversary in a faith community, I guarantee there are people among you, visiting your church for the first time. Curious as to what turns a new person away? I’ve got seven ideas for you.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           Daniel's third beast was a leopard with four wings. How many heads did this creature have? A. 4 B. 2 C. 3 D. 1 [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