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2710, 2021

Verses on God’s Provision

7 Bible verses God's Provision God will take care of you. You've heard that a thousand times, but when the bills are piling up, or the pantry is a little bare, it is hard to trust. Thankfully, there are tons of Bible verses to remind us about God's provision. So let's let the Holy Spirit do the talking today. Here are seven of our favorite verses about God's provision. Hang on! There's so good! And this same God [...]

1310, 2021

Bible verses on encouragement

7 Bible verses on encouragement Has it been one of those weeks? The kind that requires more energy than you have and more brain power than you can spare? Discouragement is part of the Christian life. It is another one of the enemy's weapons, but once again God has provided plenty of Bible verses on encouragement. They are there to bolster your faith and renew your mind. Let's allow Scripture do the talking. Here are seven of our favorite [...]

310, 2021

Bible verses on love

7 Bible verses on love You know God loves you... there are tons of Bible verses on love to remind you, but sometimes it is so hard to FEEL that love. The enemy uses it as a weapon. (He's really good at that.) The thing is... you don't have to FEEL God's love in order for it to be real. Instead of us talking about it, we’re going to let the Scripture do the talking. Here are seven of [...]

2709, 2021

Forgiveness verses to remember

7 Bible verses to remind us the importance of forgiveness Forgiveness. It is another one of the enemy’s favorite weapons against believers. He has us convinced that either God won't forgive us or we shouldn't forgive others. So we end up either being trapped by insecurities or bitterness toward those who have wronged us. But God does not want that for us. In fact, there are dozens and dozens of verses in the Bible that talk about forgiveness. Instead [...]

1209, 2021

7 Bible verses – Do not be afraid

7 Bible verses to remind us not to be afraid Fear. It seems to be the enemy's favorite weapons against believers. He loves nothing more than to watch us freeze in fear. But God does not want us to be afraid. In fact, there are dozens and dozens of verses in the Bible that tell us not to be afraid. Instead of us talking about it, we're going to let the Scripture do the talking. Here are seven of [...]

2208, 2021

3 things Esther teaches us about inner beauty, wisdom and power

Three things Esther of the Bible teaches us about inner beauty, wisdom, and power The closest I’ve come to being a beauty queen was when I was ten. Granted, there weren’t many people in the audience, just my poodle, Sparky. And I should’ve been setting the table for my mom because we were having company that night, but rather than being obedient, I decided to become Miss America. My runway was our brick hearth. I gracefully walked down it’s [...]

1508, 2021

Bible study tips for beginners

We shared recently some hints on choosing a Bible study that is right for you. Now, we have some Bible study tips to help you get in the right frame of mind to sit down with God's Word. Remember... there is no one-size-fits-all approach to Bible study. You need to find your own sweet spot when it comes to your quiet time, but we hope these tips will get you started. Bible Study Tip 1 - Set the Time [...]

808, 2021

Inner beauty tips from Esther of the Bible

I cannot wait to meet Esther of the Bible one day in person. Of course, I want to meet Jesus first, then I really want to hug my sister’s neck, and all my other family there, but after all the important reunions, I want to meet Esther. Her story intrigues me. I love her wisdom and the favor she receives, but honestly, I can’t imagine how beautiful she must have been. Though beautiful, her story tells of a girl [...]

2507, 2021

Bible study tools

Finding the best Bible study tools for you Whether you're new to the faith, or just looking for some new Bible study tools, chances are you have some questions. Like, should I use a Bible study from one of the big names (or little names) or try this on my own? What translation should I use? How important is it to dig into the original Greek and Hebrew anyway? Is this even something the average person can do? [...]

506, 2021

5 Tips for Better Communication in a Marriage

Strong relationships are built with better communication! We all really want intimacy and excitement in our marriage, but it doesn't come easy. It takes hard work, an open mind and some give and take. Author Cathy Krafve has five tips on how you can build better communication in a marriage and in the process, the intimacy you're looking for. 1. Write a family purpose statement It works for Fortune 500 companies, why wouldn't it work for your marriage? The [...]

3105, 2021

5 Tips for Choosing a Bible Study

How to choose a Bible study There are so many Bible studies out there, finding one can be confusing. Our team has come up with five tips to help the choice a little easier. These are things to keep in mind as you choose a Bible study. 1. Do you want text or topical Bible study? Decide whether you are looking for a study that focuses on a specific part of the Bible or on a particular topic. There [...]

803, 2021

How does faith grow?

So, how does faith grow? Unfortunately, it doesn't happen in a vacuum. After all, how strong would our faith be, if we didn't exercise it? Yeah. Wimpy is what I was thinking too. In order for faith to grow, it has to be used, stretched, tried, exercised, worked, and tested. Only then can it be strengthened. When I was in high school, I was a decent little athlete. Okay, not really, but I tried. I played basketball, volleyball, baseball [...]

1602, 2021

How to Grow Faith – Do I Have Enough?

How to grow faith - Do I have enough? “For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever!” – 2 Corinthians 4:17 NLT My father and my husband are dying. That was hard to type. All of us are dying… it’s just a matter of time, but for these amazing men of God, that time is now measured in days, weeks, and [...]

802, 2021

Growing Your Faith… a matter of perspective

“Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God.” – Colossians 3:2-3 (NLT) We had been married for several years when my husband and I decided we wanted to start a family. If it had only been that easy. Month after month we rode an emotional roller coaster. The highs of hope and the depths of despair… over and over [...]

2601, 2021

Growing Your Faith… 52 ideas

We've had a mission statement since our humble beginnings in 2010. We want to ignite your faith with the books we publish. A pretty strong statement for a publishing company, I think. But about a year ago (around the start of the pandemic) we realized it really wasn't enough to just publish books. We needed to do more. So... we had a meeting. A few of them, actually. Then in late October as we started talking about our plans [...]

1703, 2017

Swept into Destiny Cover Reveal

Happy St. Patrick’s day! A more appropriate day couldn’t be found to reveal the cover of CrossRiver’s newest book, Swept into Destiny, by Catherine Ulrich Brakefield. Her dedication to historical accuracy and faith in Christ are hallmarks of all her historical fiction, and this first book in Catherine’s Destiny series doesn’t disappoint. Swept into Destiny relates the story of Irish immigrant Ben McConnell and his encounter with the spunky Maggie Gatlan. The story opens in 1857 in east Tennessee and [...]

512, 2016

Some Assembly Required

by Angela D. Meyer Gathered around the Christmas tree, children wait in anticipation to unwrap their long-awaited surprises. Will they receive the gift they asked for? What sort of things did Santa bring that are above and beyond what they expected? Growing up, many of my gifts were homemade. From elaborate stables for my and my sister’s model horses that rivaled anything Mattel could have dreamed up to clothing stitched late at night or in secret behind the doors of [...]

2811, 2016

Holiday Pick-3-of-Your-Choice Sale

CrossRiver Media Group is a small Christian publishing company based in western Kansas. Founded in 2010 by Tamara Clymer, CrossRiver started with a dream of publishing books and other materials that would help Christians in their daily walk with the Lord. It quickly grew and now publishes titles in several categories including non-fiction, fiction, Bible study, and Christian living. No matter the genre, CrossRiver strives to make sure all of our materials honor and glorify our heavenly Father and help [...]

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