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The latest devotions from Crossings Community Church pastors and staff

A Quiet Invitation to Remember

Jessica King | May 24, 2026

A Quiet Invitation to Remember

I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. Psalm 77:11 /p> Devotion Some moments in the spiritual life do not require more effort; they simply ask for our attention. Rememb...

Beyond My Control

Paige Adams | May 17, 2026

Beyond My Control

“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Psalm 16:11 “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the he...

Pass Down the Story of Jesus

Lori Bunyar | May 10, 2026

Pass Down the Story of Jesus

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14 Devotion Parenthood brings you to a dependency on God that will change you for t...

Seen, Heard, and Loved

Ryan Jackson | May 3, 2026

Seen, Heard, and Loved

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake...

Letting Go of the Bunny

Beth DeGrace | Apr 26, 2026

Letting Go of the Bunny

God, I’m not trying to rule the roost, I don’t want to be king of the mountain. I haven’t meddled where I have no business or fantasized grandiose plans. I’ve kept my feet on the ground, I’ve cultivated a quiet heart. Like a...

Let Your Light Shine

Lyn Watson | Apr 19, 2026

Let Your Light Shine

In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 Devotion In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus Christ speaks words that are both simple an...

Choosing Joy

Josie Bural | Apr 12, 2026

Choosing Joy

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 Devotion Happiness and joy are often used interchangeably, but th...

2026 Lent Week Eight

Apr 5, 2026

2026 Lent Week Eight

Come and See. Go and Tell. Matthew 28:1-10 and Acts 10:34-43 At dawn on that first Easter morning, the women went to the tomb. Along with burial spices, they carried a load of grief, confusion, and tender love for their Ma...

2026 Lent Week Seven

Skip McKinstry | Mar 29, 2026

2026 Lent Week Seven

Matthew 12:1-22 “When he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was in turmoil …” Once again, we come to the next-to-last week of Lent, our personal remembrances—offerings and sacrifices—of the season, a weak echo of the humi...

2026 Lent Week Six

Jennifer Bardell | Mar 22, 2026

2026 Lent Week Six

John 11:17-44 Have you ever prayed hard for something, only to feel like God showed up too late? In the village of Bethany, sorrow hung heavy, as Lazarus’ two sisters, Mary and Martha, grieved. Their brother, Lazarus, lay d...

2026 Lent Week Five

Deidre Franklin | Mar 15, 2026

2026 Lent Week Five

John 9:1-15, 24-25 — “Who Sinned?” “Whether he is a sinner or not, I don’t know. One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!” John 9:25 Whenever we encounter blindness in Scripture, we should pay attention to two level...

2026 Lent Week Four

Jennifer Ayotte | Mar 8, 2026

2026 Lent Week Four

John 4:5-26 - Woman at the Well A religious leader meets Jesus under the cover of darkness. A morally compromised woman meets him under the blazing sun. One walks away with more questions. The other runs away to share go...

2026 Lent Week Three

Mar 1, 2026

2026 Lent Week Three

John 3:1-17 A certain man came to Jesus. A learned man, a Pharisee of status in Israel, comes to Jesus with a concession: “Rabbi, we know you are a teacher come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs you do...

2026 Lent Week Two

Feb 22, 2026

2026 Lent Week Two

Matthew 4:1-11 Entering the Wilderness: The Foundation of Identity The observance of the first Sunday of Lent immediately draws our attention to the stark, arid landscape of the desert, where Jesus is led by the Holy Spiri...

2026 Lent Week One

Deidre Franklin | Feb 15, 2026

2026 Lent Week One

Read Matthew 17:1-9: The Transfiguration Mountains have always represented the nearness of God, known as thin places. Throughout the biblical narrative, they are spaces of encounter and revelation. All of the synoptic Gospe...

Faith That Breaks Through

Jessica King | Feb 8, 2026

Faith That Breaks Through

A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. They gathered in such large numbers that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. So...

Gotta Go Through It

Jason White | Feb 1, 2026

Gotta Go Through It

I am the man who has seen affliction under the rod of God’s wrath. He has driven me away and forced me to walk in darkness instead of light. Yes, he repeatedly turns his hand against me all day long. Lamentations 3:1-3 Dev...

Vine and Branches

Cullen Jones | Jan 25, 2026

Vine and Branches

I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean because of ...

Creating Space to Meet with God

Jessica King | Jan 18, 2026

Creating Space to Meet with God

Come close to God and he will come close to you. James 4:8 Devotion This invitation in our Scripture reminds us that time with God isn’t just another spiritual task to check off a list. It’s an opening to the prese...

We Behold You

Josh Edington | Jan 11, 2026

We Behold You

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another...

Walking in Newness

Nevan White | Jan 4, 2026

Walking in Newness

What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? Romans 6:1-2DevotionEach new year seems like a great time to start ...

His Mercies Never End

Nevan White | Dec 28, 2025

His Mercies Never End

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 3:21-23DevotionI have a d...

Advent Week Four—For All People

Skip McKinstry | Dec 21, 2025

Advent Week Four—For All People

But the angel said to them, ‘“Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.” Luke 2:10DevotionWait a minute—all the people? Really?Yes. From the greatest to the least.If it’s been a whi...

Advent Week Three—Great Joy

Deidre Franklin | Dec 14, 2025

Advent Week Three—Great Joy

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy …” Luke 2:10cDevotionWhen was the last time you felt great joy? Not just relief, or a passing moment of happiness, but something d...