https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/ask-the-pastor/rss.xml Pastor JD Greear's Ask the Pastor column provides biblical, relatable, and reliable answers to your everyday questions about faith and life. Copyright https://www.crosswalk.com 2026, Crosswalk.com Mon, 25 May 2026 20:27:53 -0400 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/ask-the-pastor/avoid-turning-gods-provision-into-an-idol.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/ask-the-pastor/avoid-turning-gods-provision-into-an-idol.html J.D. Greear https://www.crosswalk.com/author/j-d-greear/ The manna in the wilderness was more than food. It was a lesson in trust. This devotional challenges you to ask what you’re depending on for security and reminds you that only God can faithfully provide for tomorrow.  Tue, 19 May 2026 01:00:00 -0400 2026-05-25T20:27:53-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/ask-the-pastor/three-ways-to-pass-gods-tests.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/ask-the-pastor/three-ways-to-pass-gods-tests.html J.D. Greear https://www.crosswalk.com/author/j-d-greear/ Faith often feels like stepping into the unknown, trusting God to catch us when we let go. Abraham’s story shows us how tests of faith deepen our trust in God’s character, His past faithfulness, and His ultimate provision through Jesus. Tue, 12 May 2026 01:00:00 -0400 2026-05-25T20:27:53-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/ask-the-pastor/debunking-two-myths-about-generosity.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/ask-the-pastor/debunking-two-myths-about-generosity.html J.D. Greear https://www.crosswalk.com/author/j-d-greear/ What if joy isn’t found in having more, but in giving more? This reflection challenges two common myths and reveals how generosity shapes a fuller, freer life. Tue, 05 May 2026 01:00:00 -0400 2026-05-25T20:27:53-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/ask-the-pastor/four-reasons-heaven-is-better-than-you-imagine.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/ask-the-pastor/four-reasons-heaven-is-better-than-you-imagine.html J.D. Greear https://www.crosswalk.com/author/j-d-greear/ Heaven isn’t just better than you imagine—it’s everything your heart truly longs for. From ultimate satisfaction to eternal joy, God’s promises of heaven surpass our wildest dreams. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0400 2026-05-25T20:27:53-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/ask-the-pastor/the-vision-of-jesus-you-need-in-suffering.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/ask-the-pastor/the-vision-of-jesus-you-need-in-suffering.html J.D. Greear https://www.crosswalk.com/author/j-d-greear/ When suffering hits, a “gentle” Jesus isn’t enough—you need to see the One who holds the power of stars and reigns over it all. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0400 2026-05-25T20:27:53-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/ask-the-pastor/satan-never-has-the-last-word.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/ask-the-pastor/satan-never-has-the-last-word.html J.D. Greear https://www.crosswalk.com/author/j-d-greear/ What if the struggle you’ve begged God to remove is actually the very thing He’s using to keep you close to Him? Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0400 2026-05-25T20:27:53-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/ask-the-pastor/the-powerful-and-tender-hand-of-god.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/ask-the-pastor/the-powerful-and-tender-hand-of-god.html J.D. Greear https://www.crosswalk.com/author/j-d-greear/ When life feels out of control, Revelation pulls back the curtain—Jesus holds the keys to everything, and His plan will not fail. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0400 2026-05-25T20:27:53-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/ask-the-pastor/why-does-the-resurrection-matter.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/ask-the-pastor/why-does-the-resurrection-matter.html J.D. Greear https://www.crosswalk.com/author/j-d-greear/ What if the resurrection isn’t just about what happens after you die—but everything about how you live right now? Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:01:00 -0400 2026-05-25T20:27:53-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/ask-the-pastor/what-really-happened-in-the-garden-of-gethsemane.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/ask-the-pastor/what-really-happened-in-the-garden-of-gethsemane.html J.D. Greear https://www.crosswalk.com/author/j-d-greear/ Most people think of Jesus as boldly marching to the cross, but in the Garden of Gethsemane, we see something shockingly different—Jesus trembling, overwhelmed, and pleading with the Father. Why? Because he was already beginning to experience the crushing weight of abandonment and the wrath meant for us. This powerful article will change how you see Gethsemane—and deepen your awe for what Jesus endured to save you. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400 2026-05-25T20:27:53-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/ask-the-pastor/do-i-have-to-tithe-10.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/ask-the-pastor/do-i-have-to-tithe-10.html J.D. Greear https://www.crosswalk.com/author/j-d-greear/ Is tithing still relevant, or is it just an outdated Old Testament rule? Discover the timeless principle of first fruits giving and why God calls us to view all we have as His. Learn how tithing isn’t the ceiling of generosity—it’s the floor—and how to align your resources with God’s purpose. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400 2026-05-25T20:27:53-04:00