Devotions

The latest devotions from Crossings Community Church pastors and staff

Renewal

Jenny Brown | Jan 8, 2023

Renewal

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17Devotion:Renewal. Even the mention of the word brings to mind new growth, fresh start, and spring f...

Rest

Paige Adams | Jan 1, 2023

Rest

Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. 2 And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done. 3 So God blessed th...

The Miraculous and the Mundane

Jill Poe-Thompson | Dec 25, 2022

The Miraculous and the Mundane

“The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. We saw the glory with our own eyes, the one-of-a-kind glory, like Father, like Son, generous inside and out, true from start to finish.” John 1:14 (The Messag...

Something Special

Beth DeGrace | Dec 18, 2022

Something Special

I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy. Philippians 1:3 NIVDevotion:I was not on good terms with “joy” for most of my life. I wanted to know joy. I wanted to know wh...

Love Never Fails

Kristin Brown | Dec 11, 2022

Love Never Fails

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil b...

Let There Be Peace

Bill Search | Dec 4, 2022

Let There Be Peace

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. –John 14:27 NIVDevotion:Since the 1950s, the song, Let There Be Peace on Earth, m...

Hope Has a Name...Jesus

Larry Harrison | Nov 27, 2022

Hope Has a Name...Jesus

I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 (NLT)Devotion:It’s hard ...

A Seat at the Table

Melissa Wilson | Nov 20, 2022

A Seat at the Table

For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor heavenly rulers, nor things that are present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in creation will be able to separate us f...

An Attitude of Gratitude

Don Peslis | Nov 13, 2022

An Attitude of Gratitude

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits,who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases,who redeems ...

God Shows Up

Kyra Byrns | Nov 6, 2022

God Shows Up

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures. Psalm 23: 1-2Devotion:How does God show up for you? Have you taken the time to think about that recently? If you’re like me, you probably spend ...

Gratitude in the Pain

Sydney Mosshart | Oct 30, 2022

Gratitude in the Pain

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESVDevotion:Six years ago, during my sophomore year of college, I started experiencing excruciating pain in all ...

Taking Care of Others Through the Fruit of the Spirit

Scott Conrad | Oct 23, 2022

Taking Care of Others Through the Fruit of the Spirit

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 ESVDevotion:I remember when our first child was bor...

Encountering the Holy Spirit in the Unexpected

Lindsey Jackson | Oct 16, 2022

Encountering the Holy Spirit in the Unexpected

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23Devotion:Recently, on a weeknight, I was in a room w...

Fruit That

Peyton Kirkpatrick | Oct 9, 2022

Fruit That

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23Devotion:When I was growing up in the northern...

Abide in Him

Maddie Flores | Oct 2, 2022

Abide in Him

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23Devotion:I grew up in Washington state where there a...

Trust

Jenny Bond | Sep 25, 2022

Trust

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6. Devotion:When I hear the words, “Do you trust God?” my m...

Do Not Be Afraid

Oakley Winters | Sep 18, 2022

Do Not Be Afraid

Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be s...

So Loved: God’s Greatest Gift

Cindy Western | Sep 11, 2022

So Loved: God’s Greatest Gift

“For God so loved the world, he gave his one and only Son, so that whoever believes will not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16DevotionMy daughter is getting married next month. Having lost her dad a few years ago, I’ve...

Running in Place

Matt Cartwright | Sep 4, 2022

Running in Place

“Therefore, since we have been declared righteous by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 5:1Devotion: I used to run. And what I mean is, I ran in a few half-marathons. In no way would I c...

Tree Planting and the Early Church

Scott Bartlow | Aug 28, 2022

Tree Planting and the Early Church

Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives. Galatians‬ ‭5:25‬ ‭NLTDevotionI grew up in the 80s and 90s. In the early 90s, McDonald

Gentleness and Respect

Todd Poe | Aug 21, 2022

Gentleness and Respect

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so th...

Shaping Your Growth

Marc Taylor | Aug 14, 2022

Shaping Your Growth

Jesus said, “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.” John 15:1-2Devotion...

Sacred Silence

Lyn Watson | Aug 7, 2022

Sacred Silence

The LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the LORD, for the LORD is about to pass by.” Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD wa...

Training for Godliness

Gene Carlsward | Jul 31, 2022

Training for Godliness

“Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promises for the present life and also for the life to come.” 1 Timothy 4:7-8 ESVDevotionH...