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Devotions

The latest devotions from Crossings Community Church pastors and staff

First Things First

Jared Chambers | Dec 31, 2023

First Things First

Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Maste...

Unabandoned Promise

Jennifer Ayotte | Dec 24, 2023

Unabandoned Promise

“So the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” John 1:14“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deut...

The Joy of the Coming King

Shannon Powell | Dec 17, 2023

The Joy of the Coming King

Read Luke 2:8-20That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were...

Internal Stillness

Kyra Byrns | Dec 10, 2023

Internal Stillness

For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on his shoulders; and his name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. - Isaiah 9:6The peace of ...

Prophecy Realized

Shannon Powell | Dec 3, 2023

Prophecy Realized

Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The Lord is my...

Waiting for the Arrival

Grace Hill | Nov 26, 2023

Waiting for the Arrival

For a child is born to us, a son is given to us.The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called:Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.His ...

Unfailing Hope

Kyra Byrns | Nov 19, 2023

Unfailing Hope

But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. - Lamentations 3:21-23DevotionThanksgi...

Intentional Gratitude

Kristin Brown | Nov 12, 2023

Intentional Gratitude

Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:20 In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Not only so...

Expressing Gratitude to God

Jemar Poteat | Nov 5, 2023

Expressing Gratitude to God

I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. Philippians 4:11I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being...

A Life Surrendered

Josh Edington | Oct 29, 2023

A Life Surrendered

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Romans 12:1DevotionA few years ago, I created a w...

Worshiping Through the Grave Times

Jeremiah Braudrick | Oct 22, 2023

Worshiping Through the Grave Times

Jesus Wept. John 11:35DevotionIt’s often hard to find reasons to worship when we find the world in the condition it’s in. It’s often hard to find meaning in all this brokenness. It’s often difficult to find organization and p...

A Legacy of Humility

Charity Bumpas | Oct 15, 2023

A Legacy of Humility

Do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins. Matthew 1:20-21But whoever w...

We Are Made to Worship

Stephen Collins | Oct 8, 2023

We Are Made to Worship

When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: “Blessed is the king who comes in the name...

Seeking Truth in Worship

Jay Rouse | Oct 1, 2023

Seeking Truth in Worship

Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father. You worship what you do not know; we worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews. ...

God, Turn It Around

Demetrius Bell | Sep 24, 2023

God, Turn It Around

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6-7Devotion:I was recently in a training that explored professional...

You Will Be My Witnesses

Angela Presley | Sep 17, 2023

You Will Be My Witnesses

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. (Acts 1:8)Devotion:“God could never forgive me for what I ha...

Evangelism Doesn

Tammy Baskind | Sep 10, 2023

Evangelism Doesn

Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation. Mark 16:15Devotion:Evangelism is defined as the spreading of the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness. In Mark, we are commanded to s...

Laboring in Love with Purpose

Gene Carlsward | Sep 3, 2023

Laboring in Love with Purpose

The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. - Luke 10:2Devotion:This Labor Day, whether we find ourselves with a day off or no...

I Don’t Want to Miss It

Becky Towe | Aug 27, 2023

I Don’t Want to Miss It

The son of man came to seek and to save the lost. – Luke 19:10Devotion:Music is powerful. There are times when I hear specific lyrics, and I know there is a lesson I need to learn. I often am drawn to the connections between ...

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Shari Murphy | Aug 20, 2023

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

I lift up my eyes to the hills.From where does my help come?My help comes from the Lord,who made heaven and earthPsalms 121:1-2Devotion:“Great Is thy faithfulness … Great is thy faithfulness … Great Is thy faithfulness, Lord ...

Share Your Story

Blake Bastin | Aug 13, 2023

Share Your Story

Go home to your friends and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you. - Mark 5:19Devotion:In Mark 5, there is an incredible story of Jesus healing a demon-possessed man. The Bible tells us...

Jesus Is a Seeker

Michael Milligan | Jul 30, 2023

Jesus Is a Seeker

For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. - Luke 19:10 (NIV)Devotion:When we open our Bibles to Luke 15, we find Jesus being criticized by the Pharisees as someone who "welcomes sinners and eats with them" (v. 2)....

God Is Just

Sheila Urton | Jul 23, 2023

God Is Just

Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you, and therefore he exalts himself to show mercy to you. For the Lord is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him. - Isaiah 30:18 Devotion:I don’t know about y...

Never-changing God in an Ever-changing World

Vance Holder | Jul 16, 2023

Never-changing God in an Ever-changing World

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. - Hebrews 13:8 Devotion:I hate change. I always have, and I feel I always will. Any time there is change in my life, it brings along all sorts of feelings I don’t u...