Whitney Hopler, Author

How to stay awake to God’s when life feels boring:
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How to Stay Awake to God's Wonder When Life Feels Boring When life feels boring, you can – and should – do something about it. By intentionally pursuing awe, you can stay awake to the wonder of God’s work and enjoy life to the fullest.

7 unifying to pray for Americans right now: https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/unifying-prayers-to-pray-for-americans-right-now.html

7 Unifying Prayers to Pray for Americans Right Now The election season here in the United States is a particularly stressful and polarizing time right now. People with all kinds of political views have been fighting each other, and in the turmoil, Americans have experienced hateful words and even...

7 strategies for balancing motherhood and marriage: https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/necessary-strategies-for-balancing-motherhood-and-marriage.html

7 Essential Strategies for Balancing Motherhood and Marriage If you’re both a mother and a wife, you’re blessed with important yet demanding roles. Balancing both motherhood and marriage can sometimes feel overwhelming. The demands of caring for children and nurturing a marriage require love, patience, and...

5 reasons “Amazing Grace” is a timeless hymn:
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5 Reasons “Amazing Grace” Is a Timeless Hymn The song “Amazing Grace” is one of the most beloved and enduring worship hymns. This classic hymn is cherished by countless people across generations and cultures, because it eloquently captures the transformative power of God’s grace. The lyrics...

10 important lessons from classic that we need today: https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/important-lessons-from-classic-hymns-that-we-need-today.html

10 Important Lessons from Classic Hymns That We Need Today In our quickly changing world, the timeless truths expressed in classic hymns can help us connect with our eternal God well. These hymns – many of which have been sung for centuries – feature profound spiritual insights that resonate across...

5 Signs You’re Growing Spiritually Together as a Couple: https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/signs-youre-growing-spiritually-together-as-a-couple.html

5 Signs You’re Growing Spiritually Together as a Couple In today’s stressful world, maintaining a healthy relationship as a couple can be challenging. You need to be intentional about investing in your relationship with your spouse every single day in order to grow spiritually together. Since God...

"There Is No Rock Like " : https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/there-is-no-rock-like-god-the-crosswalk-devotional.html

There Is No Rock Like God - The Crosswalk Devotional - July 10 No matter what happens in our lives, we can trust God to be there for us and rely on God’s strength when we need help. So, let’s trust God more deeply, rely on God more fully, and celebrate the reality that there truly is no Rock like our God.

"Monuments to the Lord" : https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/monuments-to-the-lord-the-crosswalk-devotional.html

Monuments to the Lord - The Crosswalk Devotional - July 7 Let’s trust in God’s ability to bring about lasting, positive change. When we do, we become monuments to the Lord – living testimonies of God’s redemptive work, inspiring others to seek God and experience his love themselves.

"Deep Calls to Deep" : https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/deep-calls-to-deep-the-crosswalk-devotional.html

Deep Calls to Deep - The Crosswalk Devotional - July 4 Whenever we enjoy waterfalls and waves in God’s creation, let’s remember that God’s deep loving presence calls out to the depths of our souls, inviting us into powerful relationships with our Creator.

"We Can Pass God's Comfort Along" : https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/ibelieve-truth-a-devotional-for-women/we-can-pass-gods-comfort-along.html

We Can Pass God's Comfort Along - iBelieve Truth - July 4, 2024 God doesn’t stand distant and aloof from our suffering. He enters into our pain with us...

5 to guide you through a good day: https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/inspiring-prayers-to-guide-you-through-a-good-day.html

5 Inspiring Prayers to Guide You Through a Good Day Prayer is a powerful tool that can help you overcome the challenges and celebrate the joys of each day. It allows you to connect with God, gain perspective, and find strength and peace. During your busy days, you may often find yourself moving...

As we prepare to watch the , let’s allow a sense of to fuel our anticipation and inspire us. July Words of Wonder: https://www.whitneyhopler.com/post/looking-forward-to-wonder-at-the-2024-summer-olympics-and-beyond

5 Reflections on God’s Role as Our : https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/reflections-on-gods-role-as-our-heavenly-father.html

5 Reflections on God’s Role as Our Heavenly Father God isn’t a distant, unapproachable being. He is a caring father who is always present with us. Even when it feels like we can’t find God, it’s still possible to move closer to him and experience his great fatherly love for us. God wants to have...

Singing helps us to discover and use our unique voices to connect with more deeply. "Sing to Him" : https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/sing-to-him-the-crosswalk-devotional.html

Sing to Him - The Crosswalk Devotional - June 28 Your unique God-given voice is a valuable gift. When you use it to sing God’s praises, you celebrate not only his wonderful acts, but also the individual way God has created you to connect with him.

7 Prayers to Breathe in God’s Strength First Thing in the Morning: https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/prayers-to-breathe-in-gods-strength-first-thing-in-the-morning.html

7 Prayers to Breathe in God’s Strength First Thing in the Morning Morning prayers can serve as a way to breathe in God’s strength, filling your heart and mind with God’s presence from the very start of the day – first thing in the morning. Just as your body needs oxygen to function, your soul requires the...

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Enjoy a nature walk this week to find and ! 5 ways nature reveals the wonder of God’s character: https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/ways-nature-reveals-the-wonder-of-gods-character.html

5 empowering reasons why it's a choice to pursue therapy for and : https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/empowering-reasons-christians-should-embrace-therapy.html

5 Empowering Reasons Christians Should Embrace Therapy In today’s stressful world, many people are struggling with their mental health. But the good news is that many people are now talking openly and honestly about mental health – breaking down the previous stigma and pursuing the healing they need...

We don’t have to travel to a special place to find . Everywhere we go, God goes with us. "Every Place Can Be a Thin Place" : https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/every-place-can-be-a-thin-place-the-crosswalk-devotional.html

Every Place Can Be a Thin Place - The Crosswalk Devotional - June 15 We don’t have to travel to a special place to find God. Everywhere we go, God goes with us.

7 Tips for Keeping Passion Alive in Your Marriage: https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/christian-tips-for-keeping-passion-alive-in-your-marriage.html

7 Christian Tips for Keeping Passion Alive in Your Marriage Marriage is a sacred union designed by God, who is the source of all love. It’s a sacred journey. You and your spouse have promised to build faithful lifelong relationships with God and each other. That’s a powerful commitment that naturally...

" Will Command His to Guard You" : https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/god-will-command-his-angels-to-guard-you-the-crosswalk-devotional.html

God Will Command His Angels to Guard You - The Crosswalk Devotional - June 13 In a fallen world where you must deal with stress and danger, you can rest assured that God and his angels compassionately care for you. So, let that give you peace of mind in all situations!

" Is with Us All" : https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/god-is-with-us-all-the-crosswalk-devotional.html

God Is with Us All - The Crosswalk Devotional - June 10 In the middle of all the uncertainty, we have God’s unchanging promise to never leave us nor forsake us. This promise means that we can count on God to be there for us in every moment – during good and bad times alike.

"Prayer Is Relational, Not Just Transactional" : https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/prayer-is-relational-not-just-transactional-the-crosswalk-devotional.html

Prayer Is Relational, Not Just Transactional - The Crosswalk Devotional - June 7 The realization that the Creator of the universe is personally involved in your prayers can fill you with awe. It reminds you of your important place in God’s great work.

"God's Eternal Generosity" : https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/ibelieve-truth-a-devotional-for-women/gods-eternal-generosity.html

God's Eternal Generosity - iBelieve Truth - June 5, 2024 We often need God’s guidance, and when we ask for it, God leads us to find and fulfill his purposes for us. No matter what we need, we can trust that God will provide it in any situation.

"Ask the Holy Spirit for Understanding" : https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/ibelieve-truth-a-devotional-for-women/ask-the-holy-spirit-for-understanding.html

Ask the Holy Spirit for Understanding - iBelieve Truth - June 4, 2024 Build a habit of pausing and seeking the Spirit’s direction, especially when you’re making decisions or facing challenges.

"Jesus Wants to Be Friends with You" : https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/ibelieve-truth-a-devotional-for-women/jesus-wants-to-be-friends-with-you.html

Jesus Wants to Be Friends with You - iBelieve Truth - June 3, 2024 Friendship with Jesus means aligning ourselves with His teachings and way of life. As we emulate Jesus’ holy ways, we grow closer to Him.

June Words of Wonder - The Holy Spirit Is a Wonderful Prayer Partner: https://www.whitneyhopler.com/post/the-holy-spirit-is-a-wonderful-prayer-partner

The Holy Spirit Is a Wonderful Prayer Partner God will meet us wherever we are when we pray. Prayer is much more than transactional; it’s relational.

7 Things the Book of Job Teaches Us about Good News in an Unfair World: https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/things-the-book-of-job-teaches-us-about-good-news-in-an-unfair-world.html

7 Things the Book of Job Teaches Us about Good News in an Unfair World In our fallen world full of suffering and unanswered questions, the Bible’s Book of Job offers profound insights into our human experience and God’s redemptive work. While Job’s story shows intense suffering, it also shows that the power of faith...

5 Ways to Overcome Compassion Fatigue at Church and in Daily Life: https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/ways-to-overcome-compassion-fatigue-at-church-and-in-daily-life.html

5 Ways to Overcome Compassion Fatigue at Church and in Daily Life Compassion is at the heart of our faith. God calls us to love our neighbors as ourselves, to carry each other’s burdens, and to be the hands and feet of Jesus in this world. However, as we immerse ourselves in caring for others, whether in our...

5 Biblical Reminders about Patience When Impatience Overtakes You: https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/biblical-reminders-about-patience-when-impatience-overtakes-you.html

5 Biblical Reminders about Patience When Impatience Overtakes You Patience is a vital virtue. Yet, it can feel elusive when you’re faced with situations that test your endurance. Life is full of waiting – from waiting for appointments to waiting in traffic jams. It’s also full of delays that can affect...