The World-Changing Power of Joy - The Crosswalk Devotional - August 29

PLUS...4 Reasons Reagan Will Be Your Family’s New Favorite Biopic  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( The World-Changing Power of Joy By Jennifer Slattery Bible ReadingYou became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. - [1 Thessalonians 1:6]( I don’t like the way our world is right now. I quit watching the news years ago because it aggravated my [anxiety](. Although I’ve since added them back, I deleted all social media apps off my phone for the same reason. I’ve also read certain posts with my temperature rising, my jaw clenching and my finger hovering over my screen as angry words fought to escape my brain. This used to be one of my greatest struggles. There was a time when I got into pointless arguments on the Internet with those who held vastly different beliefs. Whether I thought my “wise” words could change their worldviews or simply wanted to prove myself right, I acted not in love but in [pride](. My behavior also stemmed from fear. Perhaps you can relate. With all that’s occurring in our communities, nation, and globally, it’s normal to feel, and react from, a sense of panic. But praise God, we don’t have to stay in an alarmed state. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we can experience joy, even amid intense affliction and uncertainty.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [4 Reasons Reagan Will Be Your Family’s New Favorite Biopic](  Michael Foust Ronald is a young boy in Dixon, Ill., with big dreams and a big, adoring smile. His mother is an optimistic woman of faith who takes him to church, encourages him to read his Bible, and believes he will be great someday. "God has a purpose for your life," she tells him. His father, though, is an alcoholic who spends more time at the town's bars than he does at work. Fortunately, the old man has a few talents his son inherits -- including his gift for storytelling. Ronald becomes a football player. He discovers he has a knack for radio. And then he becomes an actor. Maybe his mother's prophetic words were right. Or maybe, just maybe, God has even bigger plans for Ronald's life. The new faith-filled movie Reagan (PG-13) tells the story of America's 40th president, Ronald Reagan. Here are four reasons fans of Reagan will enjoy it.  [CONTINUE READING →](       [5 Prayers for a Broken Family](  Aaron D'Anthony Brown Our families will never be immaculate, but we can work to improve them. And when we can’t control a circumstance, or a person, or many people, we can and always should pray. Here are 5 prayers for a broken family.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [Toddler's Adorable Sing-Along And Dance Routine To 'This Little Light Of Mine'](  GodTube.com Toddler’s Adorable Sing-Along And Dance Routine To ‘This Little Light Of Mine’  [WATCH NOW →](        [7 Ways We Limit God’s Power in Our Lives](  Becky Tyndall Burkett The Bible gives numerous instances in which human actions, attitudes, and unbelief can restrict the manifestation of God's power and blessings in people’s lives.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           Who built the ark? A. Shem B. Ham C. Noah D. Enoch [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