Stacey Barkley3 min read 
For those who might not know, The Crossmap Podcast features inspiring heart-to-heart conversations with Christian newsmakers of the day including authors, experts, pastors, and entertainers on topics that are good for the entire family while honoring your faith-based values.Crossmap managing editor Chris Carpenter engages guests in thought-provoking but light-hearted banter...
The manger highlights the way God uses our deepest pain, the things we wish were different, the despised and the lowly, to bring him the greatest glory. God’s kingdom is upside down. The last shall be first, the weak shall be strong, and the foolish shall shame the wise. And God incarnate will be la
I began my writing career having been inspired by this quote back in 1990 from film director John Waters (Cry-Baby, Hairspray) from a backpage article for the special edition Newsweek issue to kick off the last decade before the Twentieth Century. "Sex, drugs and rock and roll all seem so old hat
Chris Chu
Life can often feel like a series of highs and lows, but few moments test our faith and resolve like a medical crisis. Whether it’s a personal diagnosis or a loved one’s illness, these situations can leave us feeling vulnerable, fearful, and overwhelmed. But, even in these darkest moments, there...
Stacey Barkley is a devoted wife and mother who loves the Lord and is active in her church. The most important thing she wants people to know is that God loves them no matter what. As a teacher, she enjoys instilling in her young students the love of writing. She is also a writer and blogger who enjoys finding God’s character throughout her daily adventures. Whether she is whitewater rafting, hiking in Northeast Tennessee, or tending her garden, she experiences God’s ever-present character. Share in her adventures at StaceyBarkley.com.