Healing Exposure - The Crosswalk Devotional - September 20

PLUS...Why Is Your Church Ignoring These Sins?  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( Healing ExposureBy Annie Yorty "Let all who fear the Lord repeat: 'His faithful love endures forever.' In my distress I prayed to the Lord, and the Lord answered me and set me free" ([Psalm 118:4-5]( NLT). “Ewww.” I scrunched my face at the sight of fat, juicy earthworms littering the path to my mailbox. Too lazy to go back inside the house for shoes, I tiptoed around them, wary of touching the wriggling invertebrates with my bare feet. A drenching rain after a hot, dry spell had floated the worms to the surface seeking oxygen. Now the July sun blazed overhead, quickly heating the pavement and baking the slimy creatures. An hour later, most of the worms lay shriveled and dying on the sidewalk. Only a few escaped the carnage wrought by the sun. Those creatures from the mud remind me of things hidden in my life—past wounds and sins I’ve buried—that resurface during stressful times.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [Why Is Your Church Ignoring These Sins?](  Rachel-Claire Cockrell Why is today's church turning a blind eye to these destructive sin issues?  [CONTINUE READING →](       [15 Beautiful Bible Verses for the Autumn Season](  Compiled & Edited by BST & Crosswalk Staff Here is a collection of our favorite heart-warming Bible verses about autumn and harvest. These Scriptures are perfect for a time of reflection during the fall season leading up to Thanksgiving. Be inspired by the beautiful Autumn aesthetic and the powerful Word of God. These fall scripture quotes will evoke gratitude and hope in the Lord. Find your favorite Bible verses here to share with family and friends and pass along the encouragement! The fall season is the time of harvesting crops and preparing for winter, related to the biblical phrase "reap what you sow." In spiritual terms, we reap the benefits of our faithful labor of prayer, love, and humility. These fall Bible verses are filled with visions of the harvest and all of creation praising the glory of God! Photo credit: ©Unsplash/Timothy Eberly  [CONTINUE READING →](            [9-Year-Old Stands In Front Of Church And Sings ‘Rescue’ By Lauren Daigle](  GodTube.com A young woman showed off her impressive pipes as she belted out a song by Lauren Daigle in a house of worship.  [WATCH NOW →](        [10 Tips for Biblical Grandparenting](  Lori Hatcher Instead of being one of the main influences in my grandchild’s life, I was to play a supporting role.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           Who was described as a 'silly dove`? A. Egypt B. Deborah C. Shimei D. Ephraim [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