When God Whispered - Crosswalk the Devotional - November 28

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]( When God Whispered by Fred Alberti [All Scripture is God-breathed]( and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. [2 Timothy 3:16-17]( My four year old son had to learn [2 Timothy 3:16]( for AWANA. One of the leaders was concerned and stated that there was just no way the children could grasp the idea of Scripture being "God-breathed." So we decided to ask my son to explain what "God-breathed" meant. You know I think we are sometimes too quick to underestimate a child's ability to understand the truths of the Bible. We are so quick to dismiss their abilities yet this is what Jesus had to say in [Matthew 11:25](, "At that time Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children." Jesus knew what children could understand. I recently was walking through a nature trail. The leaves rustled underfoot and the sun shone out over the lake next to the trail inviting me to stop and reflect on God's glory. I found a bench and while I sat there I heard the breeze whispering through the tops of the trees. Just a slight hushed sound and my thoughts. That's when I pondered on my son's words. What did my son say? He said, "Well, God-breathed means that…" and here he lowered his voice, "God whispered it." [CONTINUE READING →]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( You May Also Like: [Next Stop College: 10 Things to Help Your Kids through Senior Year]( Betsy de Cruz Parenting a college-bound high school senior is like running an obstacle course; just when you make it through one challenge, another presents itself. Between SAT testing, college applications, and preparing for graduation, our kids are going through what may be the most stressful year of their lives so far. The only ones more stressed out than high school seniors are their parents. [CONTINUE READING →]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [10 Beautiful Descriptions of Heaven from the Bible]( Jennifer Waddle I’ve been fortunate to have witnessed some of the most breathtaking views on earth. From the Rocky Mountains outside my back window to the jungles of Belize, God’s creation is marvelous. But there is a future place—an eternal dwelling—that far exceeds anything we could ever behold. [CONTINUE READING →]( [Crosswalk.com Logo]( [Read about Salem Web Network]( | [Unsubscribe From This Email]( [Email Preference Center]( | [View in Browser]( © 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](