Today on Crosswalk: New & Noteworthy

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  5 Ways to Get Christmas Visitors to Keep Coming Back to Your Church Christmas is one of those special times when you might see people in church who haven’t been around in a while. You know the joke; this is when the "CEOs" show up (Christmas and Easter Only). And while it’s... Clarence L. Haynes Jr. Dec 20, 2024
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  Encouraging Words for the Lonely This Holiday Season This holiday season might find you in a lonely, difficult place, but please let me remind you there is always, always hope. Your loneliness does not define you, nor does it have to be a permanent way of... Jennifer Waddle Dec 20, 2024
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  What Is the History and Significance of Christmas Caroling? I love to go Christmas caroling. A couple of decades ago, we would print out the lyrics to songs like "Hark the Herald Angels Sing," travel around from house to house, and sing about Jesus at the top of our... Britt Mooney Dec 19, 2024
• How to Forgive and Set Biblical Boundaries Setting boundaries has become a constant topic among mental health care professionals and counselors. As people deal with family or coworkers, abuses happen. These counselors encourage individuals to set... Britt Mooney Dec 19, 2024
• 6 Ways to Reflect on God’s Goodness over the Past Year As I have written in many of my articles over this past year, this year has been one of the hardest years of my life. There have been troubles, hardships, and health illnesses around every corner. To be... Vivian Bricker Dec 18, 2024
• 7 Ways Churches Can Prevent Burnout in Children’s Ministry This world is filled with tired, worn-down, and burned-out people in need of rest and restoration, something Jesus willingly offers in the Bible (Matthew 11:28-30). However, these terms are not limited to... Joel Ryan Dec 18, 2024
• 5 Ways to Move Forward When Someone Won’t Forgive You Forgiveness is the foundation of our Christian faith and the Good News of the Gospel. Miraculously and divinely, we were forgiven of all our past transgressions and sins when we repented and asked Jesus... Janet Thompson Dec 17, 2024
• Should Pastors Be Required to Address Current Events and Issues? Some questions and topics come with simple yes or no answers. This is not one of them. For many, the obvious answer is yes, but that is not true all the time. With the idea of pastors addressing current... Clarence L. Haynes Jr. Dec 17, 2024
• 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 higher... Whitney Hopler Dec 16, 2024
• 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 receive the... Whitney Hopler Dec 16, 2024
• 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 about... Whitney Hopler Dec 13, 2024
• The Top 10 Challenges Pastors Will Face in 2025 As we think about 2025, one thing is certain for this year. Being a pastor is not getting any easier. As the culture and our society shift, the challenges pastors face seem to be growing. Doing this job well... Clarence L. Haynes Jr. Dec 13, 2024