Copyright https://www.crosswalk.com 2026, Crosswalk.com Thu, 08 Jan 2026 03:29:22 -0500 https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/happy-new-year/how-christians-can-approach-new-years-resolutions.html https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/happy-new-year/how-christians-can-approach-new-years-resolutions.html Emma Danzey https://www.crosswalk.com/author/emma-danzey/ If I am being honest with you, it is not you or me who can achieve a new year of better habits and a healthier life. Any eternal success is solely up to the work of Jesus Christ in our hearts for His glory. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:29:22-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/featured-plus-pdfs/hope-through-the-holidays-infographic-scriptures-prayers-and-guided-reflection-journal.html https://www.crosswalk.com/featured-plus-pdfs/hope-through-the-holidays-infographic-scriptures-prayers-and-guided-reflection-journal.html Crosswalk.com Editorial Staff https://www.crosswalk.com/author/crosswalkcom-editorial-staff/ The holidays can be especially painful when your heart is broken. Where there once was excitement and planning, there may now be emptiness or a deep ache that seems to follow you through every tradition. Hope Through the Holidays is designed to come alongside you in that pain, gently reminding you that God sees you, loves you, and has not left you alone in this season.This collection brings together Scripture, prayer, and practical help for those walking through grief. “Scriptures for the Grieving Heart This Holiday Season” offers handpicked Bible verses to steady your soul when waves of sorrow hit. Our “How to Survive Holiday Sadness” infographic gives simple, grace-filled steps, comforting Scripture, and prayer prompts to help you navigate days that feel heavier than you expected.You’ll also find “Prayers for Those Mourning This Holiday Season,” a PDF of six heartfelt, Scripture-based prayers to guide you when you don’t know what to say to God. Finally, “5 Ways to Cope with the First Holiday Season After the Loss of a Spouse” reflection piece offers compassionate, practical guidance and questions for those facing empty chairs and quiet rooms, with gentle steps toward healing and hope.Each resource includes reflection questions to help you process your emotions, honor your loved one, and draw closer to the Lord. Whether you are grieving a recent loss or remembering someone deeply missed, this Hope Through the Holidays collection is meant to be a soft place to land—a reminder that even in the darkest seasons, the light of Christ is still shining for you. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:20:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:29:22-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/thanksgiving/bible-verses-to-help-with-challenging-family-this-thanksgiving.html https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/thanksgiving/bible-verses-to-help-with-challenging-family-this-thanksgiving.html Emma Danzey https://www.crosswalk.com/author/emma-danzey/ Today, we are going to look at Bible verses to help with challenging families this Thanksgiving. Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:15:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:29:22-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/thanksgiving/great-resources-for-kids-and-grandkids-for-thanksgiving-fun.html https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/thanksgiving/great-resources-for-kids-and-grandkids-for-thanksgiving-fun.html Emma Danzey https://www.crosswalk.com/author/emma-danzey/ May these resources for activities and crafts be platforms to share Jesus’ love with the next generation. God invented fun, so He is not opposed to us enjoying games, being creative, or doing crafts. Everyone is different, but these are some diverse options to incorporate into your holiday season with your loved ones. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:29:22-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/featured-plus-pdfs/thanksgiving-word-search-game.html https://www.crosswalk.com/featured-plus-pdfs/thanksgiving-word-search-game.html Leah Arthur https://www.crosswalk.com/author/leah-arthur/ Get into the Thanksgiving spirit with this festive word search! Hunt for 12 hidden words that celebrate everything we love about the season—gratitude, family, food, and fun. It’s the perfect DIY game for kids (or adults!) to enjoy before or after the big feast.BONUS: Download this fall phone wallpaper to keep God's Word front and center every day!Photo credit: ©SWN/CanvaProDesign Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:05:00 -0400 2026-01-08T03:29:22-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/featured-plus-pdfs/ways-to-cope-with-the-first-holiday-season-after-the-loss-of-a-spouse.html https://www.crosswalk.com/featured-plus-pdfs/ways-to-cope-with-the-first-holiday-season-after-the-loss-of-a-spouse.html Leah Arthur and Heidi Vegh https://www.crosswalk.com/author/leah-arthur/ The holiday season can magnify the ache of grief—especially when it’s your first Thanksgiving and Christmas without your spouse. If you’re feeling the weight of loss during a season meant for joy, this guide will remind you that you’re not alone—God sees your sorrow, and He longs to bring comfort, healing, and light into even the hardest days. Let this compassionate resource help you take one small step toward healing this holiday season. Each section includes reflection questions to help you process your emotions, honor your loved one, and draw closer to God.Photo and PDF credit: ©SWN/CanvaPro Mon, 27 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400 2026-01-08T03:29:22-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/featured-plus-pdfs/prayers-for-those-mourning-this-holiday-season.html https://www.crosswalk.com/featured-plus-pdfs/prayers-for-those-mourning-this-holiday-season.html Leah Arthur and Alicia Searl https://www.crosswalk.com/author/leah-arthur/ For many, the holidays are a time of joy—but for those carrying the weight of grief, this season can feel especially heavy. This PDF offers six heartfelt, Scripture-based prayers to help you meet God in your mourning. Each one gently lifts sorrow into the hands of our Comforter, anchoring you in His peace, presence, and eternal hope. Whether you’re grieving a recent loss or remembering someone deeply missed, let these prayers be a refuge you return to throughout the holiday season.Photo and PDF credit: ©SWN/CanvaPro Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2026-01-08T03:29:22-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/holiday-extras/a-christian-parents-guide-to-halloween.html https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/holiday-extras/a-christian-parents-guide-to-halloween.html Compiled & Edited by Crosswalk Editorial Staff https://www.crosswalk.com/author/compiled-and-edited-by-crosswalk-editorial-staff/ How should Christian parents, grandparents, and caregivers approach Halloween? For many families, it’s a fun and lighthearted holiday where kids dress up, laugh with friends, and gather buckets of candy. But for others, the concerns about its history, spiritual influences, and ties to darkness feel too significant to ignore.So where’s the balance? Is there a way to enjoy the community aspects of Halloween while staying true to your faith? Or is it better to step away entirely?To help you navigate these questions, we’ve gathered 13 of the most insightful quotes from our Halloween archives - offering a wide range of perspectives rooted in faith and Scripture. This guide is designed to give you clarity, provide biblical wisdom, and equip you with a strategy to prayerfully make the best decision for your family this October 31.Photo credit: ©GettyImages/Sara Monika Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:30:00 -0400 2026-01-08T03:29:22-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/halloween/is-celebrating-halloween-a-sin.html https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/halloween/is-celebrating-halloween-a-sin.html Emma Danzey https://www.crosswalk.com/author/emma-danzey/ In thinking through this, I am not going to give you my personal convictions, but here are some questions to simply ask as your make decisions. It is likely not going to be an all in or all out scenario. This is what makes it tricky to say one way for all people, however we can pray and ask the Holy Spirit to make clear the convictions that He desires for us and give peace where it is permissible for us. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 22:30:00 -0400 2026-01-08T03:29:22-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/featured-plus-pdfs/autumn-word-search.html https://www.crosswalk.com/featured-plus-pdfs/autumn-word-search.html Leah Arthur https://www.crosswalk.com/author/leah-arthur/ Celebrate the season with our brand-new fall-themed Word Search! From pumpkins to cozy sweaters, test your skills and see how many autumn words you can find.Photo and PDF credit: ©SWN/CanvaPro Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:20:00 -0400 2026-01-08T03:29:22-05:00