Dawn Wilson
Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer
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Why Is a Nativity Scene Called a Creche?
No matter what you call it, the place where Jesus touched down in flesh is worth remembering, at Christmas, and always. Although our creche or manger nativity scenes may not accurately portray the...Wednesday, November 11, 2020
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7 Scriptures Every Voter Should Read
We can vote the best we know how, given all the information we can gather, and leave the results to the Lord.Tuesday, November 3, 2020
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The Amazing Power in Praying, 'God, Have Mercy on Me, a Sinner'
Once we’ve been deeply touched by God’s mercy and felt that sense of relief, it should motivate us to proclaim the gospel of mercy and grace to everyone.Thursday, October 22, 2020
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The 7 Most Amazing and Biblical Benefits of Downsizing
Downsizing is often described as moving out of a larger home and trading it for a smaller space. But for seniors, it’s so much more.Last year, my husband and I helped his elderly parents move to...Monday, October 5, 2020
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7 Effective Prayers for Discerning God’s Will
Frustration over not knowing God’s will causes many Christians to lose sleep! Certainly, some things are clear in the Bible. We know that it is God’s will for us to be conformed to the image of His...Thursday, September 10, 2020
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7 Essential 'One Another' Ways to Reveal Jesus' Love
By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. – John 13:35 Jesus gives His disciples this measuring stick for discipleship. Stated simply, our love reveals...Tuesday, August 4, 2020
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What Does it Look Like to ‘Walk in the Light’ Today?
“At one time you were darkness,” the Apostle Paul told the early church in Ephesians 5:8, “but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.”The world today attempts to redefine light...Tuesday, July 14, 2020
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How to Conquer Negative Self-Talk As You Age
The stereotype of the grumpy old person on greeting cards might make us smile, but the Christian who expresses negativity is not appealing. Negativity reveals a negative-focused mindset, and it can...Friday, June 26, 2020
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6 Unexpected Treasures of ‘Presence over Busyness’ during Quarantine
In the movie Back to the Future and its sequels, the main characters had opportunities to go back in time and correct wrong choices. In some ways, the coronavirus pandemic offers us the same...Monday, May 18, 2020
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7 Prayers for Graduates Whose Futures Seem Uncertain during COVID-19
Graduations normally stir up lots of emotions for graduates and their families—pride for the graduate’s accomplishments, celebration and joy, sweet memories, and longings to recapture the past,...Tuesday, May 12, 2020
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5 Delightful Ways to Honor Mom during Quarantine this Mother’s Day
During a quarantine, we have more time to focus on people we love, even if we can’t be with them. Mother’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to focus on Mom and to honor her. God told His people twice...Monday, May 4, 2020
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8 Ways to Smooth the Transition When Children Become Caregivers
According to a 2015 study by the National Alliance for Caregiving and the AARP Public Policy Institute, about 34.2 million Americans provided unpaid care to an adult age 50 or older in 2014. The...Thursday, April 23, 2020
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7 Steps to Let Go of Perfectionism during Coronavirus Chaos
Perfectionism suffocates the soul, robbing Christians of peace and joy. Like a sinful virus, it hinders God’s work and damages relationships.As we look at social media during this coronavirus...Thursday, April 9, 2020
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How the Armor of God Is Meant for Crises Like Coronavirus
When times of crisis come, such as the pandemic of the coronavirus, Christians need a strategy for coping not only physically, but also spiritually, mentally, and emotionally. We might think the...Monday, March 30, 2020
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Prayers for COVID: Healing and Protection During Coronvirus Pandemic
In times of crisis, such as the coronavirus pandemic, it helps to be intentionally in prayer. All throughout each day, here is a powerful plan to look to, count on, rest in, and pray to God, and...Wednesday, March 25, 2020
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Why Grieving Isn't Just for Death
Understanding the varied kinds of loss that can cause grief will help Christians come alongside to love, support, and counsel those who grieve. It might even help Christians better understand their...Tuesday, October 1, 2019
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7 Things the Bible Says about Your Clothes
The main question every Christian should ask is, “What am I trying to say or accomplish by what I’m choosing to wear?”Thursday, September 19, 2019
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10 Verses to Help You Sleep When You Need Bedtime Peace
We’ve all been there. Rolling over and over in bed, rehearsing a frustration from our workday, or struggling with fear over something in the future. Stressed out and sleepless, we’re wishing...Tuesday, September 17, 2019