Devotions

The latest devotions from Crossings Community Church pastors and staff

The Freedom That Sets Us Free

Jennifer Ayotte | Jul 6, 2025

The Freedom That Sets Us Free

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1DevotionThis weekend, the air was filled with the sounds of celebration—fireworks...

Endurance in Faith: Finding Joy in Trials

Scott Bartlow | Jun 29, 2025

Endurance in Faith: Finding Joy in Trials

In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33DevotionAs I sit down to write this devotion, I feel a profound sense of joy and vulnerability wash over me. When you first get married...

God with Us

Paige Adams | Jun 22, 2025

God with Us

Then have them make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them. Exodus 25:8DevotionI

A Father’s Day Devotion

Jeremiah Braudrick | Jun 15, 2025

A Father’s Day Devotion

“The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” Mark 1:15DevotionI find Mark 1:15 to be one of the most freeing and encouraging passages in all of Scripture—though slightly ...

The Coming of the Holy Spirit

Blake Bastin | Jun 8, 2025

The Coming of the Holy Spirit

When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of...

Fueled by Love

Kim Gilliam | Jun 1, 2025

Fueled by Love

If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remo...

A Call to Remember: God

Bill Search | May 25, 2025

A Call to Remember: God

My people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth. I will open my mouth with a parable; I will utter hidden things, things from of old—things we have heard and known, things our ancestors have told us. Psalm 78:1-3...

Remember Whose You Are

Andy Rauschkolb | May 18, 2025

Remember Whose You Are

Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing (think benefit) in the heavens in Christ. For he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and bla...

Where Do I Find Rest?

Ryan Jackson | May 11, 2025

Where Do I Find Rest?

My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest. Exodus 33:14DevotionI want to begin this devotional by wishing a happy Mother’s Day to any moms who might be reading this! Springtime, for a lot of people, can be one of...

Strengthened through Prayer

Amanda Durning | May 4, 2025

Strengthened through Prayer

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and persistent in prayer. Romans 12:12DevotionWhether we realize it or not, when we become a Christ-follower, we are entered into a fight. This is a fight we don’t get out of until th...

Lingering with God

Beth DeGrace | Apr 27, 2025

Lingering with God

And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. Matthew 22:37-39DevotionSome Sunday mornings, I ...

Resurrection Sunday

Jennifer Ayotte | Apr 20, 2025

Resurrection Sunday

… Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen! … - Luke 24:5-6DevotionRead Luke 24:1-12He is risen! He is risen indeed!Forty-six days ago, we embarked on a spiritual journey of reflectio...

Lent Week Seven

Skip McKinstry | Apr 13, 2025

Lent Week Seven

Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, "Why are you untying it?" say, "The Lord needs it." - Luke 19...

Lent Week Six

Pam Barton | Apr 6, 2025

Lent Week Six

Then he said, “Here I am. I have come to do your will.” He sets aside the first to establish the second. And by that will, we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. - Hebrews 10:9...

Lent Week Five

Blake Bastin | Mar 30, 2025

Lent Week Five

Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them.” - Luke 15:11-12DevotionRead Luke 15:11-32So often we...

Lent Week Four

Sheila Urton | Mar 23, 2025

Lent Week Four

Then he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree … went to look for fruit on it but did not find any. So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, ‘For three years now I’ve been coming to look for fruit on this fig tr...

Lent Week Three

Jennifer Ayotte | Mar 16, 2025

Lent Week Three

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones God’s messengers! How often I have wanted to gather your children together as a hen protects her chicks beneath her wings, but you wouldn’t let me. And now, ...

Lent Week Two

Deidre Franklin | Mar 9, 2025

Lent Week Two

Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. Luke 4:1-2DevotionLuke 4:1-13Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness provides a model ...

Lent Week One

Deidre Franklin | Mar 2, 2025

Lent Week One

Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love. - Joel 2:13DevotionRead Joel 2:12-13On Ash Wednesday, the church enters the season of Lent. Whether you ...

Living Securely

Cliff Sanders | Feb 23, 2025

Living Securely

So Jesus said, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am he and that I do nothing on my own but speak just what the Father has taught me. The one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, f...

Bread Is Overrated

Megan King | Feb 16, 2025

Bread Is Overrated

Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. Matthew 4:4DevotionHave you ever noticed how much our lives revolve around food? If you’re attending a party or social gathering, don’t you...

Rejoice, Pray, and Give Thanks!

Lyn Watson | Feb 9, 2025

Rejoice, Pray, and Give Thanks!

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18DevotionThe apostle Paul wrote 1 Thessalonians to the believers in Thessalonica. Paul’...

What Does God Desire from Me?

Ryan Jackson | Feb 2, 2025

What Does God Desire from Me?

Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” Matthew 22...

Joy in the New Year

Matt Stevens | Jan 26, 2025

Joy in the New Year

You reveal the path of life to me; in your presence is abundant joy; at your right hand are eternal pleasures. Psalm 16:11DevotionAs we step into the first month of the New Year, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on our goa...