Crossline Blog

Crossline Blog

Welcome to the Crossline Blog. Here you will find posts from all our main ministries with updates, latest news as well as bible studies and encouraging posts.

Why You Won’t Regret Having Fun (15 Ways You Can)

JP and I sat crouched on the floor in our garage, pouring over old photos. We’d been tasked with finding baby pictures of our middle daughter, Kylie, who’s expecting her first child in just four weeks. “Look at this!” “Oh my gosh…I didn’t even remember that!” Our conversation went on like this for a full…

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30 Seconds to a Deeper Relationship with God?

I started a new habit that has changed my perspective, my attitude, and has taken my walk with God to new depths–which is saying a lot, since I’ve been a believer for decades. It takes less than 30 seconds. I do it first thing in the morning and the last thing before bed. And, no,…

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4 Things to Do When You Feel Exhausted and Stressed

Hey Friend! Today’s encouragement is the transcript of next week’s “That’s Just What I Needed” podcast. I wrote it after a heartfelt conversation with a group of women from various parts of the country. But, because you are my special blog friend, I’ve included a bonus just for you at the end of this devotion,…

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4 Questions to Ask Before You Give Up, Quit or Move On

Should I give up? I paused chopping vegetables long enough to voice my question to JP, my knife poised in mid-air. I have no idea why, but I process my biggest concerns and deepest doubts in the middle of my most mindless activities. I’ve been known to circle around life’s most important issues in my…

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Should You Feel Embarrassed to Ask for Prayer?

Have you ever hesitated to ask someone to pray for you because: You didn’t want to bother them? You thought, “My concern is not that big of a deal. I can handle it on my own.” You were embarrassed to ask? You didn’t think to ask? You didn’t know who to ask? Survey a hundred…

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Help for When You’re Weary, Burdened & Just Plain Tired (& Book Winner Revealed!)

First…Congratulations Barbara Grant!  You are the lucky winner of the book giveaway!!   My laptop was stolen. My car got recalled. My cell phone crashed. My email stopped sending. All in the same week. Of course, all these inconveniences are nothing compared to the heartbreak going on in our world right now. The world’s problems. Our problems.…

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15 Things Jesus Would Say to You If You Met Him for Coffee

If you are here after listening to the podcast, Welcome! I’m so glad you are here! If you haven’t listened yet, I think you’ll find encouragement in ways you might not even know you need. You can find “That’s Just What I Needed” with Donna Jones anywhere you listen to podcasts (Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify,…

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That’s Just What I Needed

Hey Blog Friends! In all my years writing blogs I’ve never sent out two emails in one week. But, I’m making an exception today because I want to make sure that you–someone I value–know about my new podcast which launches Wednesday, February 2nd. The podcast is called “That’s Just What I Needed”. We’ll have life-giving…

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THIS IS BIG!!!! Praying for Your Prodigal, Book Giveaway & BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

Today is BOOK GIVE AWAY DAY and I HAVE A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: My new podcast, “That’s Just What I Needed” launches Wednesday, February 2nd. If you enjoy these blog posts you’ll love the more personal conversations and interviews I’ll be having on the podcast. You can find “That’s Just What I Needed” anywhere you listen…

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What Does God Want to Do in 2022? (Do You Know?)

Even there your hand shall lead me,     and your right hand shall hold me. (Psalm 139:10 NIV)   God, lead me! How many times have you whispered that prayer? If you’re like me, probably a bazillion times. Recently though, I’ve become aware of how often I’ve tried (unknowingly) to lead God. (Not that I like to…

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A Prayer for YOU

It’s early at my house (6 am, I think) but I woke up this morning impressed to pray for you. So, that’s what I’m going to do. Sit back. Breathe deep. Let the love of God enfold you this moment. Receive what He has for you. Lord God, I pray for my sweet friend across…

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Give Thanks Anyway

The last twenty months have taken their toil. We all hoped 2021 would be better than 2020, didn’t we? Surely, we thought, life can’t get crazier than living through a pandemic! But for many of us, 2021 has been worse, not better, which leaves us with a Thanksgiving dilemma: How do we say “thank you”…

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4 (Godly) Ways to Handle People Who Hijack Your Day

I got hijacked. Yes, you read that right. Every Monday at 7:30 am. I meet a former neighbor for a walk around a lake near her home. Today, one of my friend’s neighbors invited herself to join us. Normally, welcoming a stranger into our morning ritual wouldn’t be a problem. However, I was on a…

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Has All the Negative Made You Negative?

You’ve read about stinkin’ thinkin’ (if you haven’t, check out my last blog post) but have you ever considered stikin’ talkin’? Recently, I realized I’ve become a victim of stinkin’ talking. Correction: I’ve become a perpetrator of stinkin’ talking. I suspect you might be able to relate. Let me explain… Last week I was in…

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Is Stinkin’ Thinkin’ Affecting Your Life?

I sensed something was wrong. Let me rephrase that. I smelled something wrong. I was fairly certain the odor came from somewhere in my youngest daughter’s room. A quick look, though, seemed to indicate everything in her bedroom was fine. I opened closet doors. Nothing. I got down on my hands and knees, and peered under…

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I Can’t Get No Satisfaction

Years ago, I worked with a young go-getter who almost drove the whole office crazy. It wasn’t his work ethic (that was incredible). It wasn’t his work product (that was impeccable). Truth be told, it took me years before I was able to pinpoint exactly why my co-worker drove us all nuts, and even longer…

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To the Woman Who Feels Forgotten

Have you ever been forgotten? Or at least, felt forgotten? Several years ago, my youngest daughter, Ashton, and her fellow cheer co-captain wrote end-of-year tributes for graduating Seniors. On the night of the sports banquet, each girl’s name was read and her contributions recognized. After the final name was announced, Ashton and her co-captain took…

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How Well Do You See Those Around You?

My best friend and the waitress both had tears in their eyes. What’s going on? I wondered as I approached the table. I took my seat, they smiled at me, then our waitress made a polite, but quick exit. “Her sister’s a mess and her mom has cancer. She’s doing her best to be the rock…

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5 Words Guaranteed to Change Your Life

Could five words change your life? Spoiler alert: They can. Seriously. Read on to find out how… Recently, group of gals sat around a table discussing the first chapter of my book, Seek. As we turned to John 1, each of us had a brand new “a-ha” moment which was so good I knew I…

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Why Is It So Hard to Be Kind? (Even When I Want to Be)

Last week I posted an Instagram video discussing one sure-fire way to improve all relationships, something everyone could benefit from and apply. If you didn’t see the video, here’s the crux of the advice: “Do to others what you would have them do to you.” – Jesus You probably know this as The Golden Rule.…

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5 Things You Must Do to Make Decisions in God’s Will

Maybe it’s just me, but it seems like more people have faced more decisions in the past 18 months than any period I can remember. Decisions like, What should I do about the kids’ education? Should I move or stay? Rent or buy? Take this job or that one? Choose one course of medical treatment or…

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What to Do When You’re Disappointed & Discouraged

We never saw it coming. I expected this kind of behavior from a non-believer, but from a Christian? Never. The gap between my expectations and my reality left my tender soul shredded into tiny little pieces, like the bits of paper you throw as confetti. Except this was no celebration. I wondered how a heart…

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