Resolutions & Redemption - Crosswalk the Devotional - December 26

PLUS...10 Online Sins We're All Apparently Okay With [Crosswalk.com Logo]( Crosswalk: The Devotional [Devotionals]( [Newsletters]( [e-Cards]( Resolutions and Redemption by Anna Kuta “For by grace are you saved through [faith]( and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast” ([Ephesians 2:8-9](. It’s that time of year again! I’m talking about New Year’s resolutions, of course. It’s still December as I’m writing, but I guarantee that by the time you read this, I’ll already be asking myself what possessed me to come up with such grand, unattainable plans the new year. (It seemed like a good idea at the time). Every year I tell myself it’ll finally be the year I keep all my resolutions. I mean, come on – how hard can it possibly be to finally set aside an hour for exercise each day, to stop consuming so much chocolate and coffee, and to never sleep for less than eight hours again? Why are New Year’s resolutions so hard to keep? I don’t know, but it’s a lot like another area of life. Let me explain. [CONTINUE READING →]( You May Also Like: [10 Online Sins We're All Apparently Okay With]( Aaron Berry Whenever we open our web browsers, whether it’s Facebook, Amazon, Twitter, or Netflix, we’re entering a world with a laundry list of “acceptable” sins. [CONTINUE READING →]( [3 Ways to Navigate Family Tension at Christmas]( April Motl While I did my best to honor the Lord and my loved ones by speaking well of them and praying for them, nothing changed or fixed the situation. And nothing altered the tension that hung over my heart at gatherings with old family friends and extended family. [CONTINUE READING →](                       Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                       According to Matthew, what did the sign say above Christ's head on the cross? A. This is Jesus the Jewish Messiah B. This is Jesus the King of Israel C. This is Jesus the Lord over Israel D. This is Jesus the King of the Jews [ANSWER THE QUESTION →]( [Crosswalk.com Logo]( [Read about Salem Web Network]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Email Preference Center]( | [View in Browser]( © 2021 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.com - The Devotional. [Link](