The Akedah – Life’s Greatest Test

August 13th, 2010

Dear Crosswalkers,

In our series, Heroes By Faith, we come this Sunday to the Greatest Test of Faith in the entire Bible.  Historically, it has been known as The Akedah.  Akedah is the Hebrew word which means “to bind” or “to tie up.”  It is used in Genesis 22:9 of Abraham [...]

What We REALLY Love

July 30th, 2010

Dear Crosswalkers,

According to a recent study, as much as people love money, we love something else even more: security. According to a 2009 survey by the Pew Research Center, 59 percent of U.S. adults prefer a job that offers better security over one that offers higher pay but less stability (33 percent). Researchers insist this value isn’t driven by the [...]