The Gift in God's “No” - The Crosswalk Devotional - September 22

PLUS...5 Fall Traditions for Married Couples to Start This Year  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional updated banner logo] The Gift in God's “No” By Cindi McMenamin Bible Reading “No good thing will He withhold from those that walk uprightly.” ([Psalm 84:11]( NASB) Have you ever asked God for something and He didn’t deliver? I know what that is like. And it hurts. But I've learned through the years that God's "no" often ends up being a gift greater than what I had originally asked for.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [5 Fall Traditions for Married Couples to Start This Year](  Jessica Kastner If summer is the season of adventure, fall is definitely the season of romance. Even most die-hard summer lovers admit there's something sweet and cozy about the crisp, cooler air breaking through the mugginess, breaking out the blankets, and getting the wood delivery for indoor fires again. But before settling into this season, consider mixing things up a bit with some new fall traditions that often get overlooked or regarded as just something to do with the kids.  [CONTINUE READING →](       [7 Ways to Love Your Family When You Disagree Politically](  Whitney Hopler In today's polarized world, political differences often create significant family divides. You may be stressed by conversations at the dinner table or by what your family posts on social media if they're pushing political candidates or agendas you don't support yourself. Differing political views can feel like insurmountable obstacles to family unity. However, God's love is much greater than political opinions. God – who far transcends the politics of any place and time in history – calls you to love others unconditionally. Jesus says that the two greatest commandments are to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength and to love your neighbors as yourself (Mark 12:30-31). These commandments apply equally to your family members, regardless of their political affiliations. Loving your family through political disagreements is not just about maintaining peace; it's about living out your faith in a way that honors God and reflects his love to others. Download the PDF below to read seven ways you can love your family even when you disagree politically. ©GettyImages/AntonioGuillem  [CONTINUE READING →](            [Dancer Who Lost Leg to Cancer Gets Standing Ovation For Stunning AGT Audition](  GodTube.com One young man, a dancer who lost his leg due to cancer, received a standing ovation for his stunning audition on America’s Got Talent.  [WATCH NOW →](        [A Prayer for Overcoming Doubt with Divine Assurance - Your Daily Prayer - September 19Â](  Laura Bailey One morning, in my study of 1 Thessalonians, I read these words from Paul in 5:1-11, lingering over our key verse, “But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.” As he often does, Paul reminds believers that they are soldiers in God’s army and must prepare and protect themselves for battle.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           Pride goes before what? A. Destruction B. Wisdom C. Love D. Prudence [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