Checked by the Spirit - The Crosswalk Devotional - June 1

PLUS...10 Powerful Ways Dads Can Forge a Strong Relationship with Their Daughter  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( Checked by the Spirit By Annie Yorty “When the Father sends the Advocate as my representative—that is, the Holy Spirit—he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you. I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” ([John 14:26-27]( NLT) The leftover birthday cake called me. The moist chocolate topped with pink and purple buttercream flowers lured me to wander into the kitchen for a quick look. My mouth watered. I could taste the decadence. Maybe just a bite . . . or two? You don’t need that. I have something better for you. Another voice countered the cake’s siren song. God’s Spirit checked my longing for something that would harm me. In hockey, players vie for the puck to score goals. I like this rough game where padded skaters slam one another into the walls. In this move, called a check, a player may drive his upper body or hip into his opponent, knocking him into the boards or the ice. The body contact is intended to wrest control of the puck from the one moving it down the rink toward the goal. I think of the Holy Spirit’s voice as a kinder, gentler check.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [10 Powerful Ways Dads Can Forge a Strong Relationship with Their Daughter](  Meg Bucher I realize not everyone is blessed with the same story, but from the outpouring of mine, I share ways that fathers can forge lasting and real relationships with their daughters.  [CONTINUE READING →](       [Is This the Missing Ingredient in Your Relationships?](  Kelly-Jayne McGlynn You feel like you go out of your way to give to people. You sacrifice your time, money, and energy.  But you just don’t feel connected to the people around you yet.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [Iam Tongi Belts Out ‘Amazing Grace’ Before Breakout American Idol Audition](  GodTube.com An American Idol finalist turned in a spectacular version of a beloved hymn years before he auditioned for the popular program.  [WATCH NOW →](        [10 Bad Habits That Christians Should Kick](  Mindy Fitterling We know we won’t be perfect in this lifetime, but there are some habits that, if tackled, could make a big impact on our faith and the faith of others.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           Who wrote the book of Revelation? A. John B. Paul C. Peter D. Luke [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