Healing from Church Hurt - The Crosswalk Devotional - June 29

PLUS...9 Points That Argue the Eternality of Hell  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( Healing from Church Hurt By Emily Rose Massey “Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ,  from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love” ([Ephesians 4:15-16]( ESV). Last year, one of my closest friends and I began an online support group for women who have escaped false teaching. Once a month, we gather on a video call to share our stories from our former churches, encourage one another in scripture, and pray together. It’s such a wonderful time of fellowship with sisters from all over the country that truly warms my heart.  But on the other hand, I also experience heartache for these women who are trying to navigate this journey of coming out of error and often spiritually abusive situations. Some haven’t attended another church in many years because they are so fearful that they will be hurt again. Church hurt is a real thing. Spiritual manipulation and abuse harm countless people in the church, and the wounds can run quite deep. Although the severity of these harmful and hurtful situations cannot be denied, it is important to speak truth to those who have been hurt by the church- Christ died for His church and He longs for every believer to find their place in His body. The life of the Christian is about growing in Christ together as a body of believers.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [9 Points That Argue the Eternality of Hell](  Eric Davis One of the most difficult truths to grasp is the eternality of hell. The misery of it all is simply unfathomable.  [CONTINUE READING →](       [4 Reasons to Grow in Gentleness](  Dr. Audrey Davidheiser If you’re wondering why bother—or why target gentleness in particular—there are at least 4 reasons.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [Dukes Of Hazzard Star John Schneider Tearfully Sums Up Widowhood After Wife's Death](  GodTube.com Dukes Of Hazzard star John Schneider tearfully sums up widowhood after his wife’s death. It’s hard to watch, and at times it’s gutwrenching. When we marry, we expect to have a lifetime together. We don’t expect to find ourselves widowed. John has been sharing his journey through grief after his wife, Alicia Allain, died at the age of 53 due to cancer.  [WATCH NOW →](        [5 Rare Signs of a Mature Marriage](  Dolores Smyth While no two marriages are alike and while what works for one couple isn’t practical for another, there are certain key elements at the core of successful marriages. Here is a brief look at 5 of those elements.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           Isaiah told Hezekiah that one day the Babylonian's would take away all Israel's wealth and that some of his sons would be taken and made into this. A. eunuchs B. slaves C. princes of Babylon D. shepherds [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