The Karate Kid - Crosswalk the Devotional - August 21

Truths observed at the intersection of faith and life by Crosswalk.com editors [Crosswalk.com Logo]( Crosswalk: The Devotional [Devotionals]( [Newsletters]( [e-Cards]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [Crosswalk the Devotional]( The Karate Kid by Ryan Duncan But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. – [Matthew 5:39]( When it comes to old movies, there’s really no beating the 1984 Karate Kid. It’s the classic coming-of-age story of a young boy who finds his potential with the help of a wise, old man. Of course, back then all I cared about were the awesome fight scenes. The first time I saw the movie I must have spent a week doing “Crane kicks” around the house like an inebriated flamingo. Those same action sequences haven’t aged well, and these days The Karate Kid looks downright corny, but the film still contains some valuable lessons for people who listen. At one point in the movie Daniel grows frustrated with his training. He’s tired of being bullied, tired of being treated like a loser, he wants some payback and karate seems like the best way to get it. Mr. Miyagi listens patiently as his young pupil vents his anger, then pulls him aside and in broken English tries to explain the essence of what he’s teaching. Pointing to his head, Miyagi says, “Daniel san, karate here.” He then points to his heart and says “Karate here.” Lastly, he points at his fists and say, “karate never, never here.” [CONTINUE READING →]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( You May Also Like: [10 Times Jesus Showed Up in the Old Testament and What They Reveal]( Jennifer Slattery Jesus didn’t just explode on the first century Palestinian scene. We can catch glimpses of Him and His heart sprinkled throughout the Old Testament. [CONTINUE READING →]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [5 Prayers to Open Meetings and Events]( Meg Bucher Here are five powerful opening prayers to help focus our efforts on striving for the Peace that transcends all understanding. [CONTINUE READING →]( [Crosswalk.com Logo]( [Read about Salem Web Network]( | [Unsubscribe From This Email]( [Email Preference Center]( | [Unsubscribe from All Emails]( © 2018 Salem Web Network. All rights reserved. 111 Virginia Street, Suite 500, 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.com - The Devotional. [Link](