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Does Jesus Not Want to Go to the Cross When He Prays “Let This Cup Pass from Me”?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Before he got to the cross, he had to first go through the garden of Gethsemane. It's there in the garden where Jesus prayed “let this cup pass for me.” What did he mean by that and why did Jesus pray...

Why Should We Be Joyful in Hope, Patient in Affliction, and Faithful in Prayer?

Bethany Verrett

For anyone who is wondering about the basics of walking on the straight and narrow road of Christianity, this verse is an excellent starting point. Paul’s succinct explanation for how to get through t...

What Does 'Deep Calls to Deep' Teach Us about God's Great Power?

Lori Stanley Roeleveld

'Deep calls to deep' is a powerful phrase, but what does it mean when the Bible uses it?...

How Can I Recognize and Understand the Holy Spirit Better?

Bethany Verrett

Jesus called the Spirit the Comforter, and sometimes the Holy Ghost. It is the presence of the Spirit that sanctifies and convicts Christians after they are saved. It is the Spirit who works in the li...

What Can John the Baptist's Mother Teach Us?

Britt Mooney

John the Baptist's mother received a great blessing that also started the story of Jesus' appearing on earth. So what do we know about her?...

What Do We Learn from the Names of Jesus?

Andy Lee

There are over 50 names of Jesus in the Bible, which tell us vital things about his role in the kingdom of heaven and his qualities as God's son. Here's what we can learn from some of these names of J...

5 Things to Check When We Struggle to Give Up Our Worries to Christ

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

You might say, I hear you Clarence, but what happens when you pray, trust, and have faith but the situation does not immediately change? The answer is you keep trusting and you keep casting your worri...

God's Promises: Scripture Truths to Cling To Every Day

Compiled & Edited by Crosswalk Editorial Staff

The Bible is full of promises - hundreds of truths for our faith to be founded on. And every one of those promises are for believers. All the promises have been fulfilled. Unfortunately, very few of u...

5 Ways Counting Your Blessings Can Change the Trajectory of Your Day

Meg Bucher

Even on the hardest days, we are all blessed if we have air to breath, food to eat, and a Savior who loves us completely. But let's be honest, some days it is much harder to remember that than others....

What Truths Can We Learn from the Way Jesus Prayed?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Of all the people in the Bible, we can look to Jesus to learn the most about prayer. The Son of God spent an exceptional amount of time in prayer, no matter how busy or stressed he was. By looking at ...

What Should I Say to Someone Who Is Grieving?

Pamela Palmer

The grief journey is a significant time in someone’s life when they need people to support them and provide love, care, and encouragement. As a believer, when we speak to a grieving person, it is impo...

Relying on Heaven’s Divine Reminder

Frank Santora

I think Jesus was saying, you guys are going to have a tendency to remember all sorts of random and unprofitable worldly stuff, and are going to forget what I’ve taught you. So I’m going to give you a...

How Should We Read and Interpret Revelation?

Lori Stanley Roeleveld

Revelation can be a frightening or confusing book for many of us. But when we understand how to approach it, we can read with confidence. ...

Why Did Judas Betray Jesus with a Kiss?

Dawn Wilson

Such a kiss coming from Judas on the occasion of a betrayal was not only grievous, it was hypocritical. Proverbs 27:6 could almost be written of Judas: “Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an ene...

What Was the Crucifixion of Jesus? Facts about His Death on the Cross

Meg Bucher

The Crucifixion of Jesus is the cornerstone of the Christian faith. All of Scripture leads up to this pinnacle moment in the history of humanity. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, gave His life in order t...

What Were the Last Words of Jesus and Why Are They so Powerful?

Josie Siler

Just as our last words are precious and powerful, how much more so are the last words of Jesus? He knew his time on this earth was coming to an end and He didn’t waste that time. ...

7 Loves That Tempted Peter Away from Christ

Kristi Walker

The disciple who walked to Jesus on the water was the same one who denied Jesus three times. Simon Peter (Simon son of John/Jonah, given the name Peter, Petros, or Cephas meaning “rock” ...

What Did Job Mean When He Said "I Know That My Redeemer Lives"?

Stephanie Englehart

Suffering is a universal problem, which is part of what makes the book of Job, a story known for suffering and lasting faith, so relatable. In chapter 19, Job says "I know that my redeemer lives." But...

The Key to Success? Follow Through.

Frank Santora

We must personally take action to stop procrastinating, making excuses, and overpromising while underdelivering. In order to see real change and authentic breakthrough, we must stop “starting,” and be...