Could You Be Tithing and Robbing God at the Same Time? - The Crosswalk Devotional - June 13

PLUS...7 Ways Praying Together Strengthens a Couple’s Marriage  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( Could You Be [Tithing]( and Robbing God at the Same Time? By Clarence L. Haynes Jr. “As Jesus looked up, he saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple treasury. 2 He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins. ‘Truly I tell you,’ he said, ‘this poor widow has put in more than all the others. All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.’” - [Luke 21:1-4]( I remember going to visit the church of a famous pastor. It was my first time there, so there was some excitement on my behalf. Because this pastor was also a gospel recording artist, I expected the music and the worship to be exceptional, and it was just as I expected. I would add the volume seemed to be turned all the way up, and even though the music was good, it was way too loud. However, after worship and a few announcements, it came time to take the offering. This process took about forty-five minutes because they collected about three or four offerings. There is much conversation in church circles about what we give and how much we give. Whether you [tithe]( or not, tithe is a genuine issue in the church today. However, that conversation can potentially lead you in the wrong direction. When that becomes the sole focus, then I believe we miss the actual heart of giving, and that is the direction I want to turn your attention to today because that is what Jesus cares most about.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [7 Ways Praying Together Strengthens a Couple’s Marriage](  Lynette Kittle What if prayerlessness as a couple in marriage is a ploy of the enemy to weaken and interfere with the benefits a husband and wife experience together and in their family, when they pray together? With a willingness and commitment to fortify our relationships, here are seven ways we can strengthen our marriages through praying together.  [CONTINUE READING →](       [3 Ways to Make Long-Distance Friendship Last](  Peyton Garland After all, love is only love when it faces hard things and chooses to endure for the sake of someone deemed more important than self.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [4 Country Stars Sing 'Will The Circle Be Unbroken'](  GodTube.com There's something about country music and classic hymns that just goes together perfectly. Just listen as 4 country legends join on stage for an amazing performance of 'Will The Circle Be Unbroken.'  [WATCH NOW →](        [20 Secular Movies with Christian Themes](  G. Connor Salter Because all truth is God’s truth, even movies made by mainstream studios can provide powerful glimpses of truth. Here are 20 movies that do that.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           Bethlehem lies within the land of which tribe? A. Judah B. Simeon C. Reuben D. Gad [ANSWER THE QUESTION →](     [Crosswalk.com Logo](  [Read about Salem Web Network](  |  [Unsubscribe](   [Email Preference Center](  |  [View in Browser](   © 2023 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