Devotions

The latest devotions from Crossings Community Church pastors and staff

Blank Sheet of Paper

Blake Bastin | Jan 19, 2025

Blank Sheet of Paper

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:8-9Devo...

A Longing for Belonging

Andy Rauschkolb | Jan 12, 2025

A Longing for Belonging

For we don’t live for ourselves or die for ourselves. If we live, it’s to honor the Lord. And if we die, it’s to honor the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. Christ died and rose again for this very purpo...

Faith: Where Would We Go?

Larry Harrison | Jan 5, 2025

Faith: Where Would We Go?

At this point many of his disciples turned away and deserted him. Then Jesus turned to the Twelve and asked, “Are you also going to leave?” Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words that give eternal...

Be Renewed

Jared Chambers | Dec 29, 2024

Be Renewed

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. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but ...

Advent 2024 Week Four

Dec 22, 2024

Advent 2024 Week Four

The Coming Light: A Devotional Guide for Advent—Week Four, LovePrintable VersionSunday, December 22: Practicing TogetherUse the button below to view this week

Advent 2024 Week Three

Dec 15, 2024

Advent 2024 Week Three

The Coming Light: A Devotional Guide for Advent—Week Three, JoyPrintable VersionSunday, December 15: Practicing TogetherUse the button below to view this week

Advent 2024 Week Two

Dec 8, 2024

Advent 2024 Week Two

The Coming Light: A Devotional Guide for Advent—Week Two, PeacePrintable VersionSunday, December 8: Practicing TogetherUse the button below to view this week

Advent 2024 Week One

Dec 1, 2024

Advent 2024 Week One

The Coming Light: A Devotional Guide for Advent—Week One, HopePrintable VersionSunday, December 1: Practicing TogetherUse the button below to view this week

Gratitude: an Introduction to Advent

Nov 24, 2024

Gratitude: an Introduction to Advent

The Coming Light: A Devotional Guide for AdventPrintable VersionOur devotions during Advent will look a little different than what we normally do throughout the year. On Sunday mornings during December, we will publish a week...

Heavenly Love

Kim Gilliam | Nov 17, 2024

Heavenly Love

You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates...

What Is Unknown to Me Is Known to Him

Lori Bunyar | Nov 10, 2024

What Is Unknown to Me Is Known to Him

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. All who rage against you will surely be ashamed and disgraced; thos...

A Perfect Faith?

A.J. Jeffries | Nov 3, 2024

A Perfect Faith?

For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from you; it is the gift of God; it is not from works, so no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9DevotionIt has always irritated me when perfection is demanded or expe...

A Feast for the Soul

Matthew Stevens | Oct 27, 2024

A Feast for the Soul

Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. James 4:8DevotionWhat does the Bible say about fasting? Am I required to do it? Is it the missing piece to an answered prayer?What Fasting Is NotFasting is not merely a physical...

Easy and Light

Lindsey Harbaugh | Oct 20, 2024

Easy and Light

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden ...

Fasting with a Purpose

Cat Orozco-Christmas | Oct 13, 2024

Fasting with a Purpose

Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: “Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my attendants will fast as you do. When this is done, I will...

Biblical Solitude

Ashley Williams | Oct 6, 2024

Biblical Solitude

But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Matthew 6:6DevotionWhen I was asked to write on solitude, I foun...

Hands Lifted in Worship

Kimberly Dean | Sep 29, 2024

Hands Lifted in Worship

Hear my cry for mercy as I call to you for help, as I lift up my hands toward your Most Holy Place. Psalm 28:2I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. Psalm 63:4When he had led them out t...

Powerful Prayer

Teresa Peden | Sep 22, 2024

Powerful Prayer

I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives ma...

Parental Prayer

Scott Conrad | Sep 15, 2024

Parental Prayer

“And he answered them, ‘O faithless generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring him to me.’“ Mark 9:19DevotionThis verse, spoken by Jesus, is a powerful reminder of the importance of bringi...

Prayer’s Consequences

Pam Ingle | Sep 8, 2024

Prayer’s Consequences

Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Matthew 6:8Our Father … Your will be done. Matthew 6:9-13Devotio...

Longing for God

Andrea Parsells | Sep 1, 2024

Longing for God

As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? Psalm 42:1-2DevotionLiving in Oklahoma but being a Michigan native, I can...

Freedom in Christ

Tammy Baskind | Aug 25, 2024

Freedom in Christ

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1DevotionGod offers us freedom. Are you thankful for that? I am becoming increasin...

God’s Faithfulness

Lyn Watson | Aug 18, 2024

God’s Faithfulness

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. Lamentations 3:22-23DevotionLamentations 3:23 says, "They are new every morning; gr...

He Is Consistent

Vance Holder | Aug 11, 2024

He Is Consistent

Long ago you laid the foundation of the earth and made the heavens with your hands. They will perish, but you remain forever; they will wear out like old clothing. You will change them like a garment and discard them. But you...