The Prerequisite to the Christian Life - The Crosswalk Devotional - December 28

PLUS...10 Bible Reading Plans to Start This January  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( The Prerequisite to the Christian Life By Michael A. Milton, PhD [John 21:15]( (NKJV): So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” It is possible to come to Christianity with the idea that we bring something to God that God needs. This line of thinking should be articulated more clearly. However, we might suppose, for example, that since we have a sonorous voice, Mensa-grade IQ, or, say, the gifts and graces of a phenomenal cook, we can “help the Lord out.” Or, perhaps, we think, “That church could use me about now.”  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [10 Bible Reading Plans to Start This January](  Cindi McMenamin Second Timothy 3:16 tells us: “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness” so that each of us can be “complete, equipped for every good work”. Are you ready to be complete and “equipped for every good work” in the new year?  [CONTINUE READING →](       [3 Tasks for Each Stage of Our Lives](  Dr. Audrey Davidheiser As we start another new year, I encourage you to take a minute (so to speak) and evaluate your life—whichever stage you’re in.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [Adorable 6-Year-Old Prays For Her Teacher To Find A Husband](  GodTube.com One young woman badly wants her teacher to find a husband, and she even reaches out to the good Lord on her behalf, asking Him to help her find the right guy.  [WATCH NOW →](        [7 Toxic Attitudes to Let Go of This New Year](  Debbie McDaniel There are certain attitudes and choices that, over time, can become toxic to our spiritual walk.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           `Neither do they reap, nor gather into barns.` Who are the `they` that Jesus was referring to? A. Lilies of the field B. Little children C. Birds of the air D. Chaff which the wind drives away [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