Devotions

The latest devotions from Crossings Community Church pastors and staff

LIVING WELL

Don Peslis | Oct 11, 2020

LIVING WELL

DEVOTION Over the summer, I did some reading and study on the prayers of Jesus. That being said, when Jesus’ disciples asked him to teach them how to pray, he gave them a simple yet robust outline. Much has been written about...

WARNING LIGHT

Todd Poe | Oct 4, 2020

WARNING LIGHT

DEVOTION Years ago, I had the privilege of owning a two-door, four-cylinder, stick shift, tin can on wheels. One day while driving, a small red light began to flicker on the dash. This light had a picture of an oil lamp on it...

CHANGE IS

Logan Rine | Sep 27, 2020

CHANGE IS

DEVOTION I’ve been blessed to work in and serve the Crossings family for close to a decade, teaming up with our ministries in telling our people’s stories through video. In my time here, I have seen so many changes come about...

DAVID & GOLIATH

Demetrius Bell | Sep 20, 2020

DAVID & GOLIATH

DEVOTION On the morning of August 3, 2020, as I was about to post something inspirational on the Community Center’s Facebook page, I saw a post from a former camper of mine from back in the early 90s. His post read: “LaMorris...

NOT ENTITLED

MaryAshton Fraley | Sep 13, 2020

NOT ENTITLED

DEVOTION Hi Crossings Family!I’m honored to get to share some thoughts with you of what the Lord has been teaching me lately. Today, I wanted to share about something a little different—from a posture of exposure and repentan...

WHO DO YOU TRUST?

Bill Search | Sep 6, 2020

WHO DO YOU TRUST?

DEVOTION It’s one of the most hope-filled Psalms, Psalm 20. The first verses speak of “distress” and the need for “help” before it gets the triumphant refrain, “…but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.”The truth is, liv...

NO QUESTIONS ASKED

Melissa Wilson | Aug 30, 2020

NO QUESTIONS ASKED

DEVOTION Have you ever experienced a moment when you just knew you would never be the same?God used a very simple moment on a Crossings Learning and Cultural Engagement (LACE) trip to Nairobi, Kenya in February 2019 to change...

HE IS FOR YOU

Marc Taylor | Aug 23, 2020

HE IS FOR YOU

DEVOTION I recently had the opportunity to drive my son to summer camp in Missouri. The four-and-a-half-hour drive starts quite flat as you leave Oklahoma City and head towards Tulsa. From Tulsa on, not much changes until you...

NOISE

Jenny Sabiston | Aug 16, 2020

NOISE

DEVOTION I have talked with a lot of people during this time. The emotions range from thankfulness to anger to worry and everything in between. We can go from joy-filled one minute to stressed-out the next. For some, it ...

HARVEST THE FIELD

Christian Jackson | Aug 9, 2020

HARVEST THE FIELD

DEVOTION As Christians, we want above all to make a difference. We see the suffering and despair around us and would like to be the instruments for change. As Christians, we also have a calling placed upon us to bring good in...

WE ALWAYS HAVE HOPE

Angie McDowell | Aug 2, 2020

WE ALWAYS HAVE HOPE

DEVOTION One of my favorite passages in Scripture is Lamentations 3:19-26. To lament is to express grief or sorrow with passion. You might ask, "Angie, why would that be a favorite of yours?" Good question and I am glad you a...

HE WORKS ALL THINGS OUT FOR OUR GOOD

Amanda Durning | Jul 26, 2020

HE WORKS ALL THINGS OUT FOR OUR GOOD

DEVOTION One of the many things I love about what I do at Crossings is I get to host our guests and congregation at the Next Steps desk on Sunday mornings. I get to be one of the first people to meet those who are new to Cros...

REST NOT YOUR GAZE

Blake Bastin | Jul 19, 2020

REST NOT YOUR GAZE

DEVOTION As a child, my eyes always were fixed on the treetops. As the leaves began to turn and the rolling hills of Kentucky transformed into mountains, the leaves surrounded me and presented every color of warmth. I could n...

IN THE GARDEN

Sheila Urton | Jul 5, 2020

IN THE GARDEN

“My heart has heard you say, ‘Come and talk with me,’ and my heart responds, ‘LORD, I am coming.’” Psalm 27:8 DEVOTION In the past weeks, I have enjoyed seeing flowers blooming, trees budding, and other forms of nature w...

GENTLENESS

Michael Milligan | Jun 28, 2020

GENTLENESS

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Philippians 4:4-5 (NIV) DEVOTION I do not enjoy DIY home improvements or repairs. No, that

SACRED SPACE

Deidre Franklin | Jun 21, 2020

SACRED SPACE

Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything...

PATIENTLY WAIT

Jun 14, 2020

PATIENTLY WAIT

Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord. Psalm 27:14 DEVOTION Most people agonize over waiting. We love to be proactive and productive. I don’t know about you, b...

INERTIA

Jill Poe-Thompson | Jun 7, 2020

INERTIA

O LORD, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away. You see me when I travel and when I rest at home. You know everything I do. Y...

WORSHIP WITH ALL YOUR HEART

Shannon Hughes | Jun 5, 2020

WORSHIP WITH ALL YOUR HEART

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates... it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 DEVOTION I

TROUBLE

Shari Murphy | Jun 2, 2020

TROUBLE

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 DEVOTION “There’s bound to come some trouble to your life ...” We’ve heard. We k...

MOMENTS

Jennifer Bardell | May 31, 2020

MOMENTS

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. John 13:34 DEVOTION As I reflect on these past couple of months in quarantine, what stands out to me a...

MAY 31, 2020

May 31, 2020

MAY 31, 2020

SCRIPTURE You can be sure that God will take care of everything you need, his generosity exceeding even yours in the glory that pours from Jesus. Our God and Father abounds in glory that just pours out into eternity. Yes. - ...

MAY 30, 2020

May 30, 2020

MAY 30, 2020

SCRIPTURE If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. - James 1:5 NLT PRAYER Dear God, Social media, local and national news, friends and family—everyone seems t...

RETURN TO ME

Pam Ingle | May 29, 2020

RETURN TO ME

“Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart.” Joel 2:12 DEVOTION As we stand in the midst of a world turned upside down and fight to make sense of it all, close your eyes and listen for God to bid you ...