Frustrated by somewhat shallow images of love in the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day, I was needing something more meaningful. I was drawn to
A highlight of a family trip to Washington DC several years ago was a visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
“When we acknowledge God, we remember His presence in both the successes and sorrows, whether big or small, of our lives.” —Lisa Samra
Today’s devotional reminds us that if we will “sound the trumpets,” or call out to God for help, He always responds to the prayers of
Growing up in Texas, country music was the soundtrack of life. I still enjoy listening to (some) country music and one of my favorite artists
The picture of Israel in Isaiah 5 explored in today’s devotional is a humbling reminder to me of the areas of my life where I
In today’s devotional, I write about my experience with SAD (seasonal affective disorder) because of the long, dark winters in Michigan. While I’ve learned it
Today’s devotional took place several years ago when I was visiting mission partners in Europe. Reading it again today when my life can feel so unanchored
Today’s devotional is based on the idea that nicknames can be a source of encouragement or a reminder of suffering and failure. What are the
Today’s devotional comes from the Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting, The Last Supper. What fascinates me about this painting depicting the aftermath of Jesus’ announcement
When my Crosswalk editor asked writers for submissions on resources addressing racism and racial reconciliation, I agreed to write the article because I had already
Today’s devotional was written after watching a motorcycle demonstration at CityFest Grand Rapids in September 2019. I hope the truth that God sees you even
One of the significant ways to respond to the current events in our country is to be willing to engage and learn more about the
In today’s sermon, God’s Quiet Grace, Jim quoted from Jerry Sittser’s book, A Grace Disguised: How the Soul Grows Through Loss, including this section that
Do you remember all the excitement surrounding the total eclipse that was visible in West Michigan during summer 2017? That unique experience became the basis
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