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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How To Put God First In Your Life

Is God really first in your life? Many Christians respond that they put God first, family second, and everything else afterwards. The fruit of whether God is first in your life revolves around the following questions: Is God first in your relationships? “We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love […]

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How To Trust God In Your Finances

by Crystal McDowell

No matter where you live in the world—money matters! The abundance or lack of finances can wind itself around the hearts of men and women to stray them away from trusting in God. Too much wealth and one is tempted to believe that they are the ones in control of their lives. Too little wealth […]

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How to Give Thanks In All Circumstances

by Crystal McDowell

It’s tough to remember to give thanks to God in all circumstances especially when we are going through a difficult season. Our troubled times beg for attention that often distracts from the bigger picture of God being in control of our lives. The irony of this forgetfulness is that an attitude of gratefulness actually makes […]

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8 Christians I Am Excited To Meet In Heaven

by Crystal McDowell

The eight people I chose were imperfect as the rest of us, yet they didn’t allow their imperfections to impede God’s will and influence over their lives. I admire people who were transparent with their doubts and fears, yet remained unafraid to follow after God and use their gifts for His glory. C.S. Lewis for […]

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7 Christian Tips for Dealing with Bullying

by Crystal McDowell

Bullying is a hot topic in many conversations and it’s not just about children. Adults are bullied in their marriages, at work, and sadly, sometimes at church. As believers, we’re called to deal with the injustice of bullying rather than allowing, ignoring, denying, or giving excuses for bad behavior. There is a Biblical response to […]

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What To Do When Your Dreams Fail: 7 Bible Based Tips

by Crystal McDowell

Most people believe that by working really hard, they will succeed in life and all their dreams will come true. However, life doesn’t always turn out like we dreamed. In spite of our best efforts: marriages fail, companies scale down, the economy drops, children become prodigals, sickness and disease take lives or stifle productivity, etc… […]

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How to Handle Rejection Biblically

by Crystal McDowell

Rejection is tough at any age…even babies cry when rejected. God made each of us with the innate desire to be loved and accepted just as we are. Yet we live in a fallen world where sin is rampant. People hurl flaming arrows of rejection at their family members, co-workers, and peers without realizing the […]

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My Advice for New Christians

by Crystal McDowell

There’s something about newborn babies that draws us. We want to hold their little hands and caress their little feet. We love how they fall asleep so gently and trusting on our shoulders. It’s their innocence and helplessness that beckons our inner desire to protect and care for them. It’s the same with new believers […]

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Planning For Eternity: 5 Things To Do Today!

by Crystal McDowell

“Well done, thou good and faithful servant…” Isn’t that what we want to hear from God? He gives us the precious gift of life with all its joys and sorrows tempered with people we love and those who cause us to struggle. No matter who we are or what we do as believers—we will one […]

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Psalms 51: Bible Reading, Commentary, and Study

by Crystal McDowell

Psalms 51 1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. 4 Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what […]

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