Devotions

The latest devotions from Crossings Community Church pastors and staff

Share the Gift of Faith

Gene Carlsward | Jun 20, 2021

Share the Gift of Faith

“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of...

Run to the Father

MaryAshton Fraley | Jun 13, 2021

Run to the Father

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the aut...

What Are You Looking At?

Daniel Rankin | Jun 6, 2021

What Are You Looking At?

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eye...

Unexpected Routes

Christie Tyler | May 30, 2021

Unexpected Routes

The Lord himself goes before and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8 DEVOTIONMay 24, 2011 was like any normal day. My sons, Bailey and Brys...

Arise! Take Up Your Bed & Walk

Amanda Durning | May 23, 2021

Arise! Take Up Your Bed & Walk

“(In the beginning) The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, ‘Let there be light:’ and there was light.” Genesis ...

Mourning & Dancing

Jeremiah Braudrick | May 16, 2021

Mourning & Dancing

Mortals, born of woman, are of few days and full of trouble. Job 14:1DEVOTIONWe’re so afraid to be sad. We’re so uncomfortable with our own brokenness. Yet, that’s what we are. We are a broken people, living in a broken world...

It Is Well

Ashley Fuhr | May 9, 2021

It Is Well

Facing the Storms

Michael Milligan | May 2, 2021

Facing the Storms

I know that my redeemer lives,and that in the end he will stand on the earth.And after my skin has been destroyed,yet in my flesh I will see God;I myself will see himwith my own eyes—I, and not another.How my heart yearns wit...

God Is Still Good

Lance Ward | Apr 25, 2021

God Is Still Good

I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth.And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God;I myself will see him with my own eyes—...

Being a Fixer

Kathleen Sercel | Apr 18, 2021

Being a Fixer

I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted. Job 42:2Be still, and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10DEVOTIONI am a natural-born fixer. If there is something out of place or broken, I want to fix it. I...

Finding Joy in the Trials

Teresa Peden | Apr 11, 2021

Finding Joy in the Trials

Consider it nothing but joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you fall into various trials. Be assured that the testing of your faith [through experience] produces endurance [leading to spiritual maturity, and inner peace]....

He Is Risen, Indeed!

Cindy Western | Apr 4, 2021

He Is Risen, Indeed!

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, ...

DAY 40 – APRIL 3

Apr 3, 2021

DAY 40 – APRIL 3

“In such a short time you are nearly persuading me to become a Christian.” Paul replied, “I pray to God that both you and those here listening to me would one day become the same as I am.” - Acts 26:28-29 TPT Father God, so ...

DAY 39 – APRIL 2

Apr 2, 2021

DAY 39 – APRIL 2

But we continue to preach because we have the same kind of faith the psalmist had when he said, “I believed in God, so I spoke.” We know that God, who raised the Lord Jesus, will also raise us with Jesus and present us to him...

DAY 38 – APRIL 1

Apr 1, 2021

DAY 38 – APRIL 1

And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!” - Romans 10:15 NLT Dear God, with Easter approaching, there is an oppor...

DAY 37 – MARCH 31

Mar 31, 2021

DAY 37 – MARCH 31

This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life. God didn’t go to all the trouble o...

DAY 36– MARCH 30

Mar 30, 2021

DAY 36– MARCH 30

Therefore, as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude. - Colo...

DAY 35 – MARCH 29

Mar 29, 2021

DAY 35 – MARCH 29

From his abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another. - John 1:16 NLT Dear God, I can’t count the number of times I’ve prayed for—and received—grace, but I do know there are many more times you have gi...

DAY 34 – MARCH 27

Mar 27, 2021

DAY 34 – MARCH 27

He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. And bei...

DAY 33 – MARCH 26

Mar 26, 2021

DAY 33 – MARCH 26

And yet, O Lord, you are our Father. We are the clay, and you are the potter. We all are formed by your hand. – Isaiah 64:8 NLT O Lord, what an amazing thought that you have made me, shaped me as if clay, for your purpose. Y...

DAY 32 – MARCH 25

Mar 25, 2021

DAY 32 – MARCH 25

Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You’re not in the driver’s seat; I am. Don’t run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and I’ll show you how. Self-help...

DAY 31 – MARCH 24

Mar 24, 2021

DAY 31 – MARCH 24

“Be still, and know that I am God!” – Psalm 46:10a NLT. Heavenly Father, you are God. I know you are God, but I struggle to merely sit with that knowledge. Calm my spirit, quiet my mind, steady my breath until I cease strivi...

DAY 30 – MARCH 23

Mar 23, 2021

DAY 30 – MARCH 23

Yet the news about him spread all the more, so that crowds of people came to hear him and to be healed of their sicknesses. But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. – Luke 5:15-16 NIV Dear God, I know I am able ...

DAY 29 – MARCH 22

Mar 22, 2021

DAY 29 – MARCH 22

Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he...