Keeping the Finish Line in Sight - The Crosswalk Devotional - October 10

PLUS...7 Burning Questions about the Lake of Fire Answered [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional [Devotionals]( [Newsletters]( [e-Cards]( [The Crosswalk Devotional]( Keeping the Finish Line in Sight By Laura Bailey “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” - [Hebrews 12:1-2]( NIV In college, a friend convinced me it would be a good idea to sign up for a half-marathon. Since I was not a runner, I spouted off various reasons why I wouldn’t be able to join her; mainly, it was the time commitment that turned me off. I eventually succumbed to her persistent request and dedicated myself to training and preparing for race day. The training alone required numerous hours a week, and then there was the actual race which would take up an entire weekend. Standing at the finish line my friend chuckled, “I can’t believe we’re here; no matter what happens, let’s promise to finish this race!” “I’m all in! There’s nothing that is going to stop me from crossing that line,” I smiled back. And all went well until mile 12, we only had 1.1 miles to go, but my friend pulled her hamstring and wanted to stop. I knew she was in severe pain, but she couldn’t give up when we were close. [CONTINUE READING →]( You May Also Like: [7 Burning Questions about the Lake of Fire Answered]( Alyssa Roat For many Christians, terms like Gahenna, Sheol, Hades, Hell, and the lake of fire may have been used interchangeably. However, these terms have different meanings. Is the lake of fire just another name for hell? Or is it something else? [CONTINUE READING →]( [4 Ways to Make the Most of Your Loneliness]( Aaron D'Anthony Brown If loneliness describes your state of being today, then take heart. There is a way out, not immediately, but in due time. In God’s time. And in the meantime, here are four ways to make the most of your loneliness. [CONTINUE READING →]( [11 Christian Celebrities You Should Know]( ChristianHeadlines.com Staff Despite perhaps being in the minority, celebrity Christians are out there and many are not afraid to be vocal about their faith. [CONTINUE READING →](                       Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                       If one speaks in an (unknown) tongue, and yet there be no one to interpret in the assembly, what should he do? A. Speak in a tongue regardless B. Keep silent in the church C. Cry, weep, howl and moan D. Join a more spirit-filled church [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](