Keeping the Finish Line in Sight - The Crosswalk Devotional - October 10

PLUS...10 Family Discussion Starters about Halloween  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( Keeping the Finish Line in Sight By Laura Bailey “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured [the cross]( scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” - [Hebrews 12:1-2]( NIV In college, a friend convinced me it would be a good idea to sign up for a half-marathon. Since I was not a runner, I spouted off various reasons why I wouldn’t be able to join her; mainly, it was the time commitment that turned me off. I eventually succumbed to her persistent request and dedicated myself to training and preparing for race day. The training alone required numerous hours a week, and then there was the actual race which would take up an entire weekend.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [10 Family Discussion Starters about Halloween](  Amy Green Whether you love it or hate it, Halloween is a great time for Christians to do more than stock up on candy: it’s a time to talk to our kids about how to bring light into a dark world.  [CONTINUE READING →](       [4 Strategies to Focus on Rest](  Aaron D'Anthony Brown Here are four strategies we can turn to next time we need to focus on rest and not on performing.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [Powerhouse Vocalist Turns All 4 Judges In A Matter Of Seconds With Elton John Cover](  GodTube.com One young woman wowed all four judges on The Voice with her stunning voice and dazzling performance of an Elton John classic, “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.”  [WATCH NOW →](        [7 Reasons Sex Is Important for Your Marriage](  Jessica Brodie There is one important thing uniquely designed for marriage, however, that can help remind a couple physically, emotionally, and spiritually of their extraordinary, God-ordained marriage bond: Sex. Whether we call it making love, bedroom intimacy, marital relations or any other name, sex within the boundaries of a marriage is a wonderful, God-orchestrated thing.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           Jesus compared the kingdom of heaven to what type of seed? A. caraway B. mustard C. flower D. poppy [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