Leah Lively
Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer
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Understanding ‘Thoughts and Prayers’ and Its Lost Significance
With the onslaught of worldwide tragic loss in recent years, we desire to express our grief and empathy over these events. A popular phrase to share concern is “my thoughts and prayers are with...Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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Praying the Armor of God over Students Going Back to School
Our battles are not physical but spiritual. To be strong in God we must pray for protection from head to feet with His divine armor. As our children enter new and challenging circumstances, our...Tuesday, September 14, 2021
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5 Reasons the Resurrection Is Important for Your Life Today
Every year at Easter, Christians refocus on the cornerstone of our faith: the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. However, it’s easy to forget the significance of the resurrection as we...Thursday, April 1, 2021
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5 Important Things You Should Know about Leah
At first glance, Leah’s story is full of grief. Here are 5 surprising facts about Leah that take her story from deep sorrow to eternal joy.Wednesday, November 4, 2020
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What Christians Need to Know about the Fall of Babylon in End Times
...‘Fallen! Fallen is Babylon the Great!’ She has become a dwelling for demons and a haunt for every impure spirit... – Revelation 18:2With the current events of this world, evidence of the fall of...Wednesday, October 7, 2020
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5 Ways to Know You're Healing and Growing Emotionally
While you will face many challenging people in this lifetime, the most difficult person you will have the most impact on is yourself.You may want to influence others to improve their behaviors, but...Tuesday, September 29, 2020
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What Do Messianic Jews Believe and Practice?
Messianic Jews are a blend of the Jewish and Christian faiths. Mostly of the Jewish nationality, they keep the basic culture, traditions, and principles of Judaism. Additionally, Messianic Jews...Thursday, September 24, 2020
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Praying the Armor of God for Students Returning to School
With the state of our world, our students and children need prayers now more than ever. Our lives have gone from somewhat predictable to completely unpredictable. Each day we turn on the news, we...Wednesday, August 19, 2020
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Why Jesus Said 'If You Love Me Keep My Commandments'
Jesus’ command to his followers prior to His crucifixion was clear. “If you love me, keep my commandments.” And this is how Jesus' disciples are identified even today—by how they love.Wednesday, July 1, 2020
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7 Signs You're Being Controlled by the Spirit of Fear
Today, many people in the world are facing a greater fear than they have ever felt in their lifetime. Crises of all kinds, and abundant misinformation, is taking our sanity on a never-ending roller...Thursday, May 7, 2020
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10 Surprising Truths about the Easter Story
Every year during the Easter season believers celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.Holy Week begins with rejoicing as Jesus is ushered into Jerusalem in a triumphal entry, palm...Tuesday, March 17, 2020
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How Can I Forgive When the Wound Isn’t Healed?
As was true in David’s life, and in any of ours, forgiveness and healing can only take place when we focus on God as our deliverer, pursue Him with our lives, and pray for the one who has hurt us.Thursday, February 13, 2020
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I’m a New Christian, Now What?
As a new or returning believer, you may be excited but also confused and overwhelmed. Here's some guidance on the next steps toward growing in your new-found faith.Wednesday, January 15, 2020
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How Do I Believe God Is Good When Life Feels So Painful?
When you struggle with believing (as we all are prone to), you can ask God to help you know He is Good: “God open my eyes to see you working, and your goodness through this pain.”Thursday, October 24, 2019
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3 Transforming Lessons in Freedom from the Book of John
God has a task for each one of us. Move past the bondage of shame and into freedom, so you can continue God’s plan for your life.Wednesday, October 2, 2019
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Overcome Hypocrisy with Practical 'Pruning'
Claiming forgiveness yet demonstrating hypocritical behavior is not bringing people into a relationship with God. Here are four ways each of us can allow God to overcome our hypocrisy.Thursday, September 5, 2019
