How to Refresh People - The Crosswalk Devotional - August 5

PLUS...7 Reasons to Get Involved at Church Even When Our Schedule Is Full  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( How to Refresh People By Whitney Hopler “A messenger you can trust is just as refreshing as cool water in summer.” – [Proverbs 25:13]( CEV In many parts of the world this summer, people are dealing with intense and unrelenting heat waves. Cities are experiencing record-high temperatures, and the sweltering heat has brought discomfort and distress to countless people. It has been so hot lately that whenever I’m outside I find myself craving cool water. As soon as I get home, I pull out one of the cans of seltzer water our family has stored in our refrigerator. The moments when I drink my first sips of that cool water are wonderful! As I swallow the water, my whole body feels refreshed. The cool water brings me much-needed relief from the heat and revitalizes my energy. I’m so grateful for it that I often silently thank God as I’m drinking the water and feeling completely refreshed.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [7 Reasons to Get Involved at Church Even When Our Schedule Is Full](  Britt Mooney We all get busy, but we must prioritize what matters most, like being involved in a local church. But what are some more specific ways we gain abundant life from a local church? Here are seven reasons to get involved in church even when our schedule is full.  [CONTINUE READING →](       [Where Does Pride Hide in Your Daily Life?](  Robert Hampshire Just to be clear, I already believe that God is not fair anyway. He is at least not fair, according to our perspective. A better description of God's nature would be that he is just.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [The Detty Sisters Deliver a Beautiful Cover of 'I'll Take The Old Highway'](  GodTube.com The Detty Sisters deliver a beautiful cover of “I’ll Take the Old Highway.” This is a precious video of sweet girls singing together.  [WATCH NOW →](        [7 Powerful Morning Prayers to Begin Your Day](  Jessica Brodie Coaches often advise people embarking on a lifestyle change to start their day with a positive, affirming routine that both centers and energizes them. Starting the day “right” often leads to a strong noon, and that momentum carries through until nightfall. Similarly, starting your day in prayer, by bowing heart, mind, and soul to the Lord of the universe, can propel your day from ho-hum to positively sparking with the fire of the Holy Spirit.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           Who bored a hole in a chest in order to collect money in? A. Jehoiada B. Eli C. Uzziel D. Zerahiah [ANSWER THE QUESTION →](     [Crosswalk.com Logo](  [Read about Salem Web Network](  |  [Unsubscribe](   [Email Preference Center](  |  [View in Browser](   © 2024 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. Â