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...
Born a mountain girl in the hills of western Pennsylvania, Laura left the comfort of home and support of family to follow a fantastic career opportunity in North Carolina. Having retired twice, once from the federal government and a second time from the practice of real estate, Laura now lives at the Crystal Coast of beautiful North Carolina, enjoying life as Wife, Mom of three adult children, Grammy to two perfect grandchildren, Prayer Warrior, Princess of A Lot, and Plant Mom. Expanding her faith journey, Laura has embraced a third career as a creative, writing blog posts, a little fiction, devotionals, and all things based on prayer, praise, and the Word. When she is not writing, Laura can be found cultivating her bevvy of house plants....and planning for her next mission trip to Zambia or wherever Abba Father leads.