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“I Think God Designed Me As a Mandalorian" by Tommy Jewell

Ancient armor. A creed. A mission. That’s not just what sets the Mandalorian apart from other characters in the Star Wars universe, it’s actually true of every follower of Jesus. In this article, author Tommy Jewell unpacks how he found ancient spiritual truth in the world of Mando and Grogu, and how wrestling with it has set his life on a new trajectory. When you understand how God has designed you, it changes everything.  Read the full length article here [https://www.crossroads.net/media/articles/god-designed-me-as-a-mandalorian].  Find more articles by Tommy Jewell here [https://www.crossroads.net/media/authors/tommy-jewell].  Find the latest Crossroads articles here [https://www.crossroads.net/media/articles/].

“Give Your Son A Gift With This Camp” by Sean Boyce

Eighteen. That number haunted author Sean Boyce—the number of summers he’d get to spend with his son before adulthood changed the dynamic. Like every overstretched, but well-meaning father, Sean was doing his best, but worried that time was slipping away. So he made a bold choice, carving out time every summer to spend with his son, and hundreds of other dads and their sons, building into each other. Father + Son Camp is a revitalizing weekend that gives your son exactly what he needs to become a man: time with his dad.  Find out more about Father + Son Camp here [https://www.fathersoncamp.us/].  Read the full length article here [https://www.crossroads.net/media/articles/give-your-son-a-gift-with-this-camp].  Find the latest Crossroads articles here [https://www.crossroads.net/media/articles/].

“Mom’s Summer Survival Guide” by Alli Patterson

For kids, summer means fun, freedom, and ice cream. For moms… not so much. Whether you work, stay-at-home, or anything in between, summer means changing all the family rhythms you’ve been leaning on for the past year. No wonder it feels so stressful. In this article, working mom of four and pastor, Alli Patterson, shares some hacks she’s picked up over the years that help her not only survive, but thrive, during the summer months.  Read the full length article here [https://www.crossroads.net/media/articles/moms-summer-survival-guide].  Find more articles by Alli Patterson here [https://www.crossroads.net/media/authors/alli-patterson].  Find the latest Crossroads articles here [https://www.crossroads.net/media/articles/].

“Should I Care About the Environment?” by Natalie Warrick

Does God actually care if I recycle? Author Natalie Warrick thinks so. In this article, Natalie shares how the Bible caused her to reconsider her own environmental impact, and she shares incredibly practical steps anyone can take today to help take better care of God’s creation. Environmental problems can seem daunting, but when everyone works together, real change is possible.  Read the full length article here [https://www.crossroads.net/media/articles/should-i-care-about-the-environment].  Find more articles by Natalie Warrick here [https://www.crossroads.net/media/authors/natalie-warrick].  Find the latest Crossroads articles here [https://www.crossroads.net/media/articles/].

“5 Hacks to Make Prayer A Habit Instead of a Hail Mary” by Caleb Mathis

Prayer seems simple enough, but building a life-giving habit isn’t easy. Author Caleb Mathis noticed that his prayers had become last minute acts of desperation, much like a Hail Mary pass in football. Knowing it could—and should—be better, he went to work finding ways to build his prayer muscles. Along the way, he uncovered five hacks to turn prayer into a powerful habit instead of an afterthought.  Read the full length article here [https://www.crossroads.net/media/articles/5-hacks-for-prayer]. Find more articles by Caleb Mathis here [https://www.crossroads.net/media/authors/caleb-mathis].  Find the latest Crossroads articles here [https://www.crossroads.net/media/articles/].