Crystal McDowell

Articles by Crystal McDowell

Crystal McDowell and her husband of 22 years raise their five children in the Midwest. She writes, speaks, and teaches with a passion to encourage women with Biblical truths. As a freelance writer for over 12 years, Crystal has written numerous Christian curricula for Sunday School and VBS as well as many articles dealing with marriage, motherhood, and relationships. She gives weekly words of encouragement on her blog: Crystal McDowell Speaks

Crystal has written 132 articles on What Christians Want To Know! Read them in the archive below.

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6 Tips for Overcoming Negative Self-Talk

Do you struggle with negative thoughts? If so, you know that it has a snowball effect of failure leading to poor choices and regrets. It’s difficult, but not impossible to overcome negative self-talk. Through time, effort, and a strong desire to be free—you will overcome through the power of Christ by following essential six tips: […]

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7 Tips for Planning Quiet Time with God

by Crystal McDowell

How many of us start with good intentions with having quiet time with God, but never actually followed through with it? Typically the demands and busyness of life take precedence as well as following our own selfish desires. There’s hope for those who want to move from thinking and talking about quiet time towards actually […]

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Your Guide to Spiritual Spring Cleaning

by Crystal McDowell

Spring cleaning is exciting to those seek a fresh start to a new season. However, many dread it because of the enormity of the projects, time, and effort it takes to complete. Whatever their outlook on spring cleaning, most people agree it’s a wonderful feeling when we can enjoy our finished work and sense of […]

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Finding The Peace That Surpasses All Understanding in Your Life

by Crystal McDowell

Have you lost your peace? Do you not know where to begin to find it again? Finding peace can be a challenge when our lives have been turned upside down through painful circumstances. Lack of peace can drive us towards making situations worse as we can become argumentative, anxious, moody, or tired (sleepless nights). Jesus […]

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Why Easter is So Special To Me

by Crystal McDowell

What makes Easter different from every other holiday including Christmas? Answer: the resurrection of Jesus! Easter brings new hope and life to my heart every year. It’s less complicated than the Christmas season and reminds me of the reason I look to Jesus daily. Celebrate E-A-S-T-E-R with me: E – Easter Eggs “‘Don’t be alarmed,’ […]

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7 Cautionary Warnings From the Bible for Christians

by Crystal McDowell

The incredible feeling of liberty at the moment of salvation comes with responsibility. Paul wrote in Galatians 5:13 that “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.” Believers need to take care and pay attention to […]

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Let Your Yes Be Yes and No Be No: Verse and Commentary

by Crystal McDowell

“Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple “Yes” or “No.” Otherwise you will be condemned” (James 5:12). Why is it so difficult for us to simply say yes or no? Perhaps because we like the ambiguity […]

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What Does The Bible Say About Focus? A Christian Study

by Crystal McDowell

Distraction is the nemesis of focus. We are constantly tempted to pull away from a consistent focus on Christ. As a result, we often find ourselves being tossed to and fro by the concerns of life. Keeping focus on Christ means that we’re purposefully fading out everything that pulls us away from connecting with Him. […]

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How to Push Back on Peer Pressure for Teens

by Crystal McDowell

People can experience peer pressure at any age; however, for teenagers it can be especially more difficult. The teen years are a time of change—spiritually finding what you really believe about God, emotionally realizing the power of feelings, and physically changing every day. Throwing on pressure from your peers is like adding fire to a […]

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What Does The Bible Say About Rainbows? A Christian Study

by Crystal McDowell

Have you ever stepped outside after a rain storm to see a rainbow? There’s something majestic about the arch of brilliant colors streaming across the sky. It’s worth taking in the beauty for a few moments before it fades away. The story of rainbows began after the judgment of God when the entire world was […]

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