Whitney Hopler
Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer
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Consider God's Wonders - iBelieve Truth: A Devotional for Women - December 23, 2024
Let’s pause each day to thank God for the wonders around us – both big and small.Monday, December 23, 2024
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How to Have a Merry Heart - Advent Devotional - December 20
The Bible says that a merry heart is like medicine – something that heals and restores well-being. Just as medicine can relieve physical pain and suffering, a joyful heart can relieve the burdens...Friday, December 20, 2024
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How to Have a Merry Heart - The Crosswalk Devotional - December 19
You can have a Merry Christmas and a merry heart authentically when you’re struggling because joy can coexist with sorrow. Jesus is Immanuel – “God with us” – not only in your celebrations but also...Thursday, December 19, 2024
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5 Popular Christmas Songs with Bad Theology
When we sing beloved Christmas carols that are familiar to us, we may not think much about the lyrics. We learned the songs years ago and simply take their messages for granted. But sometimes, the...Tuesday, December 17, 2024
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Miracles That Cannot Be Counted - The Crosswalk Devotional - December 15
No matter what you’re facing today – a financial burden, a health crisis, a broken relationship, or a season of uncertainty – know that God is able to perform miracles beyond what you can imagine.Sunday, December 15, 2024
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Should Shopping Ethically Matter to Christians?
When we’re shopping for just about anything, we have a huge number of choices. It can be tempting to simply choose the easiest and most affordable options. But, as Christians, we’re called to a...Friday, December 13, 2024
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7 Ways to Make a Lonely Christmas Meaningful
Will you be spending Christmas alone this year? As Christmas approaches, you may be feeling more sadness than Christmas cheer as you think of having to spend Christmas alone. However, you can still...Thursday, December 12, 2024
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Light Is Greater Than Darkness - The Crosswalk Devotional - December 10
When we light candles in our Advent wreaths this season, let’s remember that God’s light has arrived, and it’s greater than any darkness we may face.Tuesday, December 10, 2024
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Why Biblically Accurate Angels Make the Most Shocking Christmas Tree Toppers!
Why Biblically Accurate Angel Christmas Tree Toppers Will Surprise (and Maybe Scare) YouMonday, December 9, 2024
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Are You a Servant of the Lord? - iBelieve Truth: A Devotional for Women - December 9, 2024
We often want God’s blessings but are hesitant to embrace God’s calling, especially if it disrupts our plans. Mary teaches us that being a servant of the Lord means being available for God’s...Monday, December 9, 2024
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How to Seek God with All Your Heart - iBelieve Truth: A Devotional for Women - December 6, 2024
It’s not just about checking off a spiritual to-do list; it’s about being in love with the One who created you.Friday, December 6, 2024
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Giving to Others Is Giving to Jesus - iBelieve Truth: A Devotional for Women - November 5, 2024
...every time we give to people in need, we are not just performing a good deed; we are encountering Jesus himself.Thursday, December 5, 2024
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7 Ways the Shepherds Show Us How to Follow God’s Call
The Christmas story is full of wonder, but one of the most powerful parts of this story involves a group of ordinary shepherds. According to the Gospel of Luke, these shepherds were the first to...Wednesday, November 27, 2024
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How These 10 Classic Christmas Hymns Have Stood the Test of Time
It seems like classic Christmas carols are everywhere during the Christmas season – on the radio, in concerts and worship services, and in the background while you’re shopping in stores. What is it...Wednesday, November 27, 2024
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7 Lesser-Known Characters of Christmas and What We Can Learn from Them
Well-known characters from the Bible’s Christmas story take center stage during the Christmas season – baby Jesus, angels, Mary, etc. But there are other lesser-known Christmas characters who also...Wednesday, November 27, 2024
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Give Thanks for God’s Constant Goodness - The Crosswalk Devotional - November 26
As we reflect on God’s goodness, let’s remember that God’s nature doesn’t change based on our circumstances. God’s goodness is constant, and his love is enduring.Tuesday, November 26, 2024
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5 Ways Advent Helps You Prepare for the New Year
Advent is a sacred time of spiritual renewal as you prepare to celebrate Christmas. It’s a season of waiting and hope as you remember the birth of Jesus and look forward to his promised return. Yet...Monday, November 25, 2024
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Growing in Gratitude for Gifts from Above - The Crosswalk Devotional - November 23
Gratitude reminds us that what we have is enough because God is enough. Every good and perfect gift points us back to the Giver – our loving and unchanging God, who provides for our needs at all...Saturday, November 23, 2024