Devotions

The latest devotions from Crossings Community Church pastors and staff

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...

God Is Good

Katie Mentzel | Jul 9, 2023

God Is Good

The LORD is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made. Psalm 145:9 ESVDevotion:Several years ago, I purchased a prompted prayer journal as a way to help provide more structure and accountability in my prayer li...

Freedom Through Christ

Michael Foster | Jul 2, 2023

Freedom Through Christ

For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself...

Faith Through Trials

Travon Smith | Jun 25, 2023

Faith Through Trials

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and comp...

Setting a Spiritual Climate

Matt Cartwright | Jun 18, 2023

Setting a Spiritual Climate

You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall...

Surrender in Faith

Cameron Sutherland | Jun 11, 2023

Surrender in Faith

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 3:5-6Devotion:Growing up in Oklahoma meant I didn’t have a lot of ...

Trust in the Lord

Jenny Sabiston | Jun 4, 2023

Trust in the Lord

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 3:5-6Devotion:One of the things our family loves to do is explore ...