Is Doubting a Sin? - Crosswalk the Devotional - April 8

PLUS...9 Ways to Make Your Marriage Extraordinary [Crosswalk.com Logo]( Crosswalk: The Devotional [Devotionals]( [Newsletters]( [e-Cards]( Is Doubting a Sin? by Debbie Holloway And [Jesus] said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? ([Luke 24:38]( There’s no doubt about it: [faith]( is a gift. To be more specific, faith is a gift… and not all of us are born with this gift. Many of us have been through trials and struggles that make blind faith and unwavering belief difficult, almost impossible. Have you ever been lied to by a trusted friend? Let down by a parent? Abused by someone who was meant to care for you? Chances are, the answer is yes. Chances are, doubting God is sometimes (or often) something with which you struggle. Many of us grow up hearing the refrain from James, “the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind” ([James 1:6](. Many of us are told over and over again that there is no room for doubt or skepticism in the Kingdom of God. But is that truly the message portrayed in Scripture? Should we really feel the sting of shame over asking questions and expressing hesitation? [CONTINUE READING →]( You May Also Like: [9 Ways to Make Your Marriage Extraordinary]( Linda Gilden We know that God’s creation of man and woman to be together in marriage is sacred. It takes a lot of work to have a successful marriage, and you can’t have an extraordinary marriage without the contribution and commitment of both husband and wife. [CONTINUE READING →]( [Prayers to Prepare Our Hearts for Easter]( Cally Logan The Season of Easter is upon us, and with it, we have the opportunity to open our hearts to become prepared to step into the fullness of what Easter represents. Instead of getting caught up in new church outfits, big dinners, egg hunts, and bunnies, we have an open invitation to connect with the Lord to richly understand what Easter signifies and means for us today. Photo credit: ©Getty Images/udra [CONTINUE READING →]( [10 Things Never to Say to Your Adult Children]( Susan B. Mead So many things can tear a person down, not all can be addressed in a single article. [CONTINUE READING →](                       Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                       Who was given this name because he was drawn out of the water? A. Noah B. Moses C. Jonah D. Naaman [ANSWER THE QUESTION →]( [Crosswalk.com Logo]( [Read about Salem Web Network]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Email Preference Center]( | [View in Browser]( © 2022 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](