Devotions

The latest devotions from Crossings Community Church pastors and staff

REAPING WHAT YOU SOW

Andy Rauschkolb | Apr 7, 2020

REAPING WHAT YOU SOW

Blessed is the one...whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither...

ENCOUNTERING CHRIST

Jennifer Ayotte | Apr 7, 2020

ENCOUNTERING CHRIST

This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins … We love because he first loved us. - I John 4:10, 19 DEVOTION While going through 40 Days of Prayer together...

DAY 35

Apr 6, 2020

DAY 35

SCRIPTURE And the crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!” And when he entered Jerusalem, the who...

EVEN IF

Lindsey Harbaugh | Apr 5, 2020

EVEN IF

Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him. For he will rescue you from...

DAY 34

Apr 4, 2020

DAY 34

SCRIPTURE “And so my judgment is that we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God. - Acts 15:19 NLT PRAYER Jesus, There are so many people who have either left their faith, are doubting their f...

OUR CONSTANT IN TIMES OF CHANGE

Marq Youngblood | Apr 3, 2020

OUR CONSTANT IN TIMES OF CHANGE

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8 DEVOTION My life changed very quickly when I suffered a knee injury as a junior in high school. The basketball season was about to begin, and I was the s...

DAY 33

Apr 3, 2020

DAY 33

SCRIPTURE We all experience times of testing, which is normal for every human being, but God will be faithful to you. He will screen and filter the severity, nature, and timing of every test or trial you face so that you can ...

DAY 32

Apr 2, 2020

DAY 32

SCRIPTURE Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” He replied, “You of littl...

DAY 31

Apr 1, 2020

DAY 31

SCRIPTURE This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; bu...

LEAN INTO THE LORD

Kristin Brown | Mar 31, 2020

LEAN INTO THE LORD

When anxiety was great within me, Your consolation brought me joy. Psalm 94:19 DEVOTION During this great time of uncertainty, I have been heavily reminded how easily shaken we can become, and how quickly we can be overco...

DAY 30

Mar 31, 2020

DAY 30

SCRIPTURE Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. - 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 KJV PRAYER Heavenly Father, My response to your sacrificia...

DAY 29

Mar 30, 2020

DAY 29

SCRIPTURE Now, may the Lord himself, the Lord of peace, pour into you his peace in every circumstance and in every possible way. The Lord’s tangible presence be with you all. - 2 Thessalonians 3:16 PRAYER Dear God, Jehova...

DAY 28

Mar 28, 2020

DAY 28

SCRIPTURE Put on then, as God

BE THE CHURCH

Scott Bartlow | Mar 27, 2020

BE THE CHURCH

God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of love, power and sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 DEVOTION The world has changed right before our eyes. Honestly, this is a world that feels so different from a year ago when my dad w...

DAY 27

Mar 27, 2020

DAY 27

SCRIPTURE “Then he said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace.’” - Luke 8:48 NIV "And Jesus said to the man, ‘Stand up and go. Your faith has healed you.’” - Luke 17:19 NLT PRAYER Dear Jesus, Because w...

DAY 26

Mar 26, 2020

DAY 26

SCRIPTURE The Father is with me. I’ve told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I’ve conque...

DAY 25

Mar 25, 2020

DAY 25

SCRIPTURE Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is ...

DAY 24

Mar 24, 2020

DAY 24

SCRIPTURE Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. - 1 Peter 5:7 NLT PRAYER Heavenly Father, With the health crisis and all the people it is affecting, as well as other unsettling circumstances in t...

DAY 23

Mar 23, 2020

DAY 23

SCRIPTURE Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life. So use your whole body as an instrument to do wha...

TRUSTING GOD

Kim Gilliam | Mar 22, 2020

TRUSTING GOD

Finally, be strong in the Lord and His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Ephesians 6:10-11 DEVOTION It’s 11:59 a.m. I’ve had three cups of coffee, some sushi...

DAY 22

Mar 21, 2020

DAY 22

SCRIPTURE So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe. This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testi...

DAY 21

Mar 20, 2020

DAY 21

SCRIPTURE In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the ...

DAY 20

Mar 19, 2020

DAY 20

SCRIPTURE And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can sep...

PEACE IN THE PANIC

Michael Milligan | Mar 18, 2020

PEACE IN THE PANIC

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. John 14:27 ESV DEVOTION Who doesn