Today on Crosswalk

If you’re reading this piece, it’s probably for one of two reasons: 1) to see if your favorite worship song is on this list, or 2) to see if your least favorite worship song is on this list.

The seriousness of the gospel gives us a greater reason to speak, but it doesn’t give us less reason to think about how we speak. We need to be careful not to add unnecessary stumbling blocks between the person and the message.

Our culture often measures a successful life by productivity, accomplishments, and visible results. But Jesus calls His followers to something deeper: fruit that lasts.Based on John 15:16, this Your Nightly Prayer devotional explores what spiritual fruitfulness really looks like and reminds us that our responsibility is to faithfully plant and water while trusting God to produce the growth.

I know you may gasp when you hear that statement but unfortunately, I've heard too many stories and experienced myself first-hand that this is true. The population I’m referring to are people and families with disabilities.

As a minister of the Lord Jesus Christ, faithful pastor, you know a great many things. But there is so much we do not know. Here is a partial list….

Remarriage after divorce depends on the heart, the circumstances, and a willingness to honor God moving forward.

Remind your grieving heart that worship is not exclusive to your Sunday morning gathering. You can worship the Lord in your heart as you weep under the covers of your bed by surrendering to his will. You can worship the Lord as you remember your loved one and thank God for the time you had together. Acknowledging that he is your provider in a season of loss can be an act of worship.

Too often we ignore the power of the Spirit given to us through Christ. Remember this is the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead! Each day we must look for the ways we resist the promptings of the everlasting Holy Spirit because rarely are we in a place of perfect obedience.

The need continues for older spiritual mentors to come alongside younger believers in their unique journeys. It is a joy and privilege.

Does life feel like it keeps shifting underneath you?

This might surprise you, but one of the most dangerous times for a pastor are the hours following his Sunday sermon. During that time, evaluation can be tough, but these 4 steps will help.

LILLI strips “Biting My Tongue” down to just piano and voice, bringing a raw new intensity to one of the songs from her debut album, Anthropology.