Freedom in the Fire - The Crosswalk Devotional - August 12

PLUS...10 Hymns and Songs for Trusting God in the Midst of Grief  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [your daily prayer devotional art]( [subscribe to ibelieve youtube]( Freedom in the Fire By Annie Yorty “Then Nebuchadnezzar came as close as he could to the door of the flaming furnace and shouted: “[Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego]( servants of the Most High God, come out! Come here!” So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego stepped out of the fire. Then the high officers, officials, governors, and advisers crowded around them and saw that the fire had not touched them. Not a hair on their heads was singed, and their clothing was not scorched. They didn’t even smell of smoke!” - [Daniel 3:26-27]( NLT I became a camper after I married. My husband and I and our kids have spent many nights sleeping on the ground, securely zipped inside our tent—away from any bugs, mind you. It’s funny how much I like the outdoors, though I scream and dance at seeing anything with more than four legs. I think it’s the allure of the campfire that keeps me going back to the tent life. These days, I must admit my bones prefer to sleep on my comfy air mattress cot. We often took my mom along, who was not a camper for most of her life. We’d lounge around the crackling flames every evening after our day’s excursions, sharing stories, songs, and laughter. One evening, long after the light had fled, we sat staring into the glowing blue-orange embers. I sniffed the air, detecting a strange smell. Smoke followed. Then a screech. Mom dropped her feet from the metal fire ring, leaped out of her chair, and jumped like a possessed ape in the dark. The dirt flew as she stomped her smoking sneakers into the ground to put out the fire. I still laugh at the memory of Mom when I smell burning rubber.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [10 Hymns and Songs for Trusting God in the Midst of Grief](  Aaron D'Anthony Brown No matter where we are in the stages of grief, keeping our connection with God alive is vital. But do we trust him? Here are 10 hymns and songs for trusting God in the midst of grief.  [CONTINUE READING →](       [9 Strategies to Help You Fight Habitual Sin](  Aaron D'Anthony Brown I write to you with strategies learned through experience, through recovery groups, fellow sinners, counseling, and the Bible itself. Here are 9 strategies to help you fight habitual sin.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [Dad Fights Back Tears As Daughter Sings In The Car On The Way To Graduation](  GodTube.com It is always sweet to see a father/daughter relationship.  [WATCH NOW →](        [5 Strategies to Reconnect with God When You’re Feeling Out of Touch](  Kim Harvey Brannan As someone who has experienced occasional moments of distance from God, I want to share five personal strategies that have helped me overcome this sense of detachment and have led me to rekindle a deeper connection with our Creator.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           In Paul's epistle to the Corinthians, he states that he baptized two individuals and a household. Which of the following were not among those he baptized? A. Gaius B. Crispus C. Stephanas` household D. Cloe`s household [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