Wonder Walks - The Crosswalk Devotional - July 10

PLUS...10 Great Ways Wives Can Serve Their Husbands (Yes, Serve!)  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( Wonder Walks By Whitney Hopler “The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders...” – [Psalm 65:8]( NIV Trees towered above me as I walked through the woods at a local park. A gust of wind blew in, rustling leaves above me. I looked up into the tree canopies and gazed at the leaves dancing in the wind, as clouds drifted through the sky beyond them. Mesmerized, I felt as if time stood still while I watched. The stress I’d felt before my walk evaporated in the transcendence of those moments. Instead of stress, I felt connected to parts of nature that were bigger than me – the tall trees and the expansive sky. That gave me a greater perspective, helping me notice the presence of the One who had created it all – God – with me there. Awe had found me on another wonder walk. Wonder walks are times of intentionally searching for awe while walking. I try to take a wonder walk every single day, no matter what the weather is like or how busy I am. The wonder walk process is simple. I simply set an intention to find something inspiring while walking – something that helps me notice more of the wonder of God’s work around me. As I walk, I go on an adventure of exploration, searching for awe with a curious mind and an open heart. I always find something wonderful on these walks that inspires me to draw closer to God. While walking, I usually[Â]( and meditate]( as well.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [10 Great Ways Wives Can Serve Their Husbands (Yes, Serve!)](  Jennifer Waddle I may be thought of as old-fashioned, but I believe wives can serve their husbands with both joy and gratitude. But before you tune me out, or take offense at what I’m suggesting, please consider these 10 meaningful ways wives can serve their husbands (yes, serve!).  [CONTINUE READING →](       [10 Benefits of Getting Your Kids Involved in Volunteering](  Mary Oelerich-Meyer The most important aspect of getting kids excited about volunteering is teaching them why? Does God care when we do something for someone else? Yes! God chose that we would live in community with one another. Volunteering is basically a component of what it means to be a human. And Jesus said that the two most important commandments are to love God and our neighbor.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [Bluegrass Family Band Sings ‘How Firm A Foundation’](  GodTube.com A group of talented musicians performed a beloved hymn about the Lord’s guidance, strength and protection.  [WATCH NOW →](        [6 Female Celebrities Who Openly Follow Christ](  Michelle S. Lazurek Although it is hard to live out beliefs that promote the Bible, which is seen as an outdated, archaic relic, these women prove it is possible to work in Hollywood without compromising their beliefs.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           `But the day of the Lord will come as a ______ in the night.` A. Rustle B. Cry C. Thief D. Storm [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