Before moving full speed into 2023, we’d like to take a moment during these early days to look back on the ten most popular videos published by Cross My Heart Ministry during the past year. We hope you enjoy this peek into the past (and maybe even discover a favorite video of your own along the way).
Here are our top videos of 2022, in chronological order of their release on our YouTube channel.
#1: II Kings Lesson 1, Joy of Living Study
In this first lesson from our Spring 2022 women’s Bible study, Laura focuses on the “passing of the baton” from Elijah to Elisha and, specifically, Elisha’s faithfulness and desire to learn. We pray that you will be blessed by this teaching!
#2: II Kings Lesson 5, Joy of Living Study
Does it sometimes seem like God is slow in holding evil people accountable for their actions? While it seemed to take a long time for God to fulfill His promise in I Kings to bring judgment on the House of Ahab, we see it happening in this video from our study in II Kings. We invite you to listen as Laura teaches on how God used Jehu to bring judgment on the House of Ahab.
#3: Cross My Heart BLOOPERS!
We celebrated April Fools Day 2022 with a fun compilation of Laura’s “bloopers” from recording videos!
#4: Martha Monday: How to Cut a Watermelon
For all of those who love watermelon but hate the hassle of cutting it up, Laura demonstrates TWO simple ways to cut up a watermelon: in cubes for a fruit salad, and in wedges (with rind) to eat while holding in your hand.
#5: You’re Invited! (Prequel to I Corinthians Bible Study)
In this prequel to our study in I Corinthians, Laura looks briefly at Acts 18 where we find a little insight into how the church at Corinth was established. We hope you’ll enjoy this intro to our most recent women’s study — and invite you to watch all of the teaching lectures in the series on our YouTube channel!
#6: Intro to the Intro for I Corinthians: GRACE and PEACE
In this video, Laura unpacks I Corinthians 1:3 where Paul uses opens his letter with, “Grace and Peace to you…” Many of his letters open with this greeting and it’s easy to move past that phrase with little thought. We hope that Laura’s teaching will encourage you to pause each time you hear (or read) “grace and peace” and respond with grateful worship!
#7: I Corinthians: Living Upright in A Fallen World
Laura began this year’s study of I Corinthians by challenging us to lean into making Bible study and prayer a priority. She also shared some specifics about the ancient city of Corinth — and some greatly concerning parallels to our society today.
#8: I Corinthians Chapter 1: Called to Be Holy & Sanctified
Paul wrote to the Corinthian church and opened by reminding them of who they are and the call on their life. Their identity in Christ means they are called to be HOLY, and so are we! In this teaching lecture, Laura unpacks what it looks like for 21st century believers to embrace our call to be sanctified and holy.
#9: Peter: Back to Basics
This video features Laura’s teaching as a guest lecturer at Cross Church Pinnacle Hills in Rogers, Arkansas. The group was studying the life of Peter and Laura’s focus text was Acts 15 — The Jerusalem Council.
#10: Martha Monday: Cinnamon Rolls Extraordinaire
This Martha Monday video featured an easy recipe to help make breakfast special for the holidays … or ANY time! The recipe has only five ingredients, goes together quickly on busy mornings, and is absolutely delicious!
We hope you enjoyed our Top Ten for 2022! Do you have a favorite video from the list — or even one that’s different from these? Let us know in the comments!
