The Glorious Gift of God's Grace - The Crosswalk Devotional - February 21

PLUS...5 Ways Couples Can Forgive and Move Past Disagreements in Their Marriage  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( The Glorious Gift of God’s Grace By Emily Rose Massey “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast” ([Ephesians 2:8-9]( ESV). I have always been a list maker and fueled by accomplishment. At some point, being successful and driven became the meaning behind every breath I took; I found purpose in my performance and productivity. I loved the high from “the hustle” and having my schedule full to the brim. I spent years upon years upon years crowding the margins of my existence with: Dance class, gymnastics, cheerleading, running track, Student Council, Marching Band, Pep Band, Concert Band, Art Club, Peers Group, musicals & plays, auditions, performances, church choir practice, tutoring, youth ministry, college and career ministry, worship team rehearsals, Bible studies, [prayer]( meetings, church leadership meetings, drama practices, event planning committees, speaking engagements…  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [5 Ways Couples Can Forgive and Move Past Disagreements in Their Marriage](  Michelle S. Lazurek If you are getting into a battle over every minor annoyance, it may be time to analyze why you're getting so easily agitated. If previous issues have not been dealt with and forgiven properly, they can become relevant in your current squabbles. Ask the Lord to reveal any previous fights or issues you have not forgiven. As Christians, we are called to forgive others seventy times seven. We need to do so in our marriages as well.  [CONTINUE READING →](       [Have I Fallen Behind in Life, or Is This God’s Timing?](  Vivian Bricker Many of us feel far behind in life. We open up different social media channels and see our friends and family getting married, starting a family, and purchasing their first home. While we can be happy for our friends, many can compare ourselves to them. This is because we want to be where they are in life. If you have felt like this, know that you are not alone.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [Southern Raised Stunning Rendition Of ‘Jolene’](  GodTube.com Bluegrass and country music group Southern Raised turned in a marvelous cover of a classic tune by the legendary Dolly Parton.  [WATCH NOW →](        [10 Things You Should Know about Hell](  Sam Storms I take no special delight in writing this article. But hell is real and people are going there. So let’s look closely at what the Bible has to say about it as well as the on-going debate over whether hell is eternal conscious punishment.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           Who was the widow who met the baby Jesus at the temple? A. Anna B. Mary Magdalene C. Lydia D. Priscilla [ANSWER THE QUESTION →](     [Crosswalk.com Logo](  [Read about Salem Web Network](  |  [Unsubscribe](   [Email Preference Center](  |  [View in Browser](   © 2024 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