Who Do You Say I Am? - The Crosswalk Devotional - January 8

PLUS...10 Ways Your Adult Children Need Your Encouragement  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( Who Do You Say I Am? by Amanda Idleman “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” - [Matthew 16:15]( Men and women often die needlessly difficult deaths, what makes Jesus' death on the cross meaningful? Why does Jesus matter? The answer to that question is really the centerpiece of the Christian faith. What we each believe about the identity of Jesus has the power to transform him from being just a prophet, clever speaker, or possibly even a crazy man into the living breathing son of God.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [10 Ways Your Adult Children Need Your Encouragement](  Karen Whiting We love our adult children, but sometimes take it for granted that they know we still love and support them. We don’t always need to use words, as our actions speak loudly too.  [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 →](            [Weatherman Pulls Off Epic Surprise Proposal During Live TV](  GodTube.com Check out this sweet video of a weatherman pulling off an epic surprise proposal for his news anchor girlfriend. “Jacey Birch, WPLG's Morning News Anchor and Animal Advocate Reporter, was waiting to do a satellite interview with the American Kennel Club about ‘Pets and the Holidays’,” reads the [caption]( of the proposal video. “What she didn’t realize is that the interview was a set-up by her boyfriend, Meteorologist Trent Aric, who also works at the station. After a few planned ‘technical difficulties,’ Trent pops up on screen with a surprise!” What a great surprise that Trent planned for Jacey! The video that he made for the proposal was so well put together, and it included messages from their loved ones which was so special. From their parents, to nephews, to friends, all of them shared their best wishes for the couple and were cheering them on. When Jacey first realized what was going on, she just couldn’t believe it! You could tell from her face that she was in complete shock. And as Trent was making his way to the studio to pop the question, Jacey was watching the sweet video and was in awe of all that he planned for the proposal. “I’ll never leave your side, I’ll never stop loving you, and I can guarantee, forever won’t be long enough with you,” Trent says in the video. Once he gets to Jacey, he grabs her hand and asks her the important question. “I have been waiting for this to happen for months,” he says. “I love you. Jacey Marie Birch, will you marry me?” She says yes, and the couple shares a tender kiss and embrace. Then their friends congratulate them and celebrate with them. What a heartwarming moment that these two will cherish for the rest of their lives!  [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                                           Fill in the blanks: "But the LORD is in his ____ temple: let all the earth keep _______ before him." A. beautiful, silent B. own, straight C. holy, silence D. sacred, still [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