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  • “Sabbath: How Do I Actually Do It?” by Caleb Mathis

    Sabbath—an intentional day, each week, set aside for rest, worship and fun—sounds like a great idea on paper. Actually making it happen, though, can feel dang-near-impossible. In this article, author Caleb Mathis conducts short interviews with three people, in completely different stages of life, about how (and why) they practice the Biblical concept of Sabbath. Your mission? Borrow an idea from one of them and try it on for size. You might be surprised to find the seeds of Sabbath starting to grow in your own life as well. 

    Read the full length article here. 
    Find more articles by Caleb Mathis here.

    13 min
  • “One Thing To Change Your Year” by Rachel Reider

    If you want this year to be better than the last, you’re going to have to deal with your calendar. After finding her margins thin, her creativity zapped, and her joy for life diminished, author Rachel Reider made a desperate move—she started saying no. The freedom of intentionally reclaiming space on her calendar was the gateway to rediscovering the kind of life she wanted. In this article, Rachel shares the life-changing wisdom for anyone feeling crushed by their calendar.

    Read the full length article here. 
    Find more articles by Rachel Reider here.

    10 min
  • The Editor Shares His Favorite Episodes of 2025
    In this best-of episode, Chris Pennington, the editor of Crossroads Articles, shares his five favorite audio article episodes of the past year, including pieces of friendship, the afterlife for pets, and how to overcome lies. 

    Read the full length articles at the links below: 

    “Do Dogs Go To Heaven?” by Brent Suer 
    “I Read 10 Books on Prayer So You Don’t Have To” by Donny Black 
    “How to be Friends with A-Holes” by Craig Dockery 
    “Does God Care About Me? Finding a Risky Answer” by Caleb Mathis
    “Quit Believing the Lie That Holds You Back” by Catie Castleman 

    51 min
  • “4 Gifts Jesus Actually Wants This Christmas” by Caleb Mathis
    The presents are piling up under the tree—or, you’re frantically tracking shipping progress on Amazon. But what about the birthday boy? Do you have anything to bring to Jesus this holiday season? Better than a drum solo for a newborn baby, scripture unpacks four things Jesus would love this Christmas. The good news? They’re all within arms reach. Your praise, tears, prayers, and action are gifts that He treasures. 

    Read the full length article here. 
    Find more articles by Caleb Mathis here.
    11 min
  • “Reclaim The Word ‘Adventure’ And Actually Live One” by Andy Reider
    What’s the last adventure you went on? Like a real adventure. Trying a new restaurant or switching up your laundry detergent doesn’t count. Been longer than you thought? In this article, author and pastor Andy Reider shares how riding his motorcycle from the northern tip of the world to the southern changed his perspective on adventure, and helped him realize the most important adventures are the ones right in front of us. 

    Read the full length article here. 
    Find more articles by Andy Reider here.
    11 min
  • "Feeling Some Tension with a Big Choice? Engage 'Wrestling Mode.'" by Kirk Marshall
    Decision-making can be stressful, especially when there is a lot on the line. In this article, author Kirk Marshall outlines the two mistakes most people trip over when making big decisions—entering stress mode or escape mode. Instead of being derailed or distracted, Kirk offers a third choice, the one made by heroes of the faith: wrestling mode. His five simple steps for engaging wrestling mode might be just what you need for a new breakthrough and easier decision-making. 

    Read the full-length article here. 
    Find more original Crossroads articles here.
    5 min
  • “How To Tell Kids About Santa” by Caleb Mathis
    It’s a conversation most parents dread, but it doesn’t have to be. In this article, author and father of three, Caleb Mathis, explains how his family handled the truth about Santa Claus. By walking their kids through three intentional phases—belief, trust, and generosity—Caleb and his wife were able to do Santa in a way that built their kids’ faith. If you’re looking for wisdom on how to tackle this conversation in your own family, this article is for you. 

    Read the full-length article here.
    Read Caleb's article on the true Saint Nicholas here.
    Find more articles by Caleb Mathis here. 
    13 min
  • “Why I’m Grateful Even When Things Suck” by Caleb Mathis
    Gratitude isn’t reserved for times when everything is up and to the right. In this classic article, first published in 2018, author Caleb Mathis gets honest about the difficulties he faced that year—and why the antidote was, and always has been, gratitude. If your life isn’t trending the way you want it to this holiday season, there’s hope in the fact that gratitude can still grow, even when it feels like everything else is falling apart. It’s an attitude that changes everything, especially us.

    Read the full-length article here. 
    Find more articles by Caleb Mathis here. 
    8 min
  • “Men Grieve Miscarriages Too” by Chris Stewart
    A miscarriage is one of the hardest things couples go through—and not just for the mother. In this powerful and vulnerable article, author Chris Stewart shares how he began to acknowledge and work through the pain he felt as a father experiencing miscarriage. In the midst of it, he found an unlikely source of hope that led him on a path to healing. 

    Read the full-length article here. 
    Find more articles by Chris Stewart here. 

    11 min
  • “Get Your Kids to Love the Bible” by Chris Stewart
    While the Bible isn’t necessarily the easiest book to pick up, there are things parents can do to help their kids learn to engage and love the Bible—no matter their age. Author and father of two Chris Stewart shares how the simple power of making the Bible visible, casual, meaningful, and creative can help build lifelong bridges between the good book and your children. Whether your kids are teens or toddlers, there’s something in here you can put into practice to help your kids learn to love God’s word. 

    Read the full-length article here. 
    Find more articles by Chris Stewart here. 
    8 min

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