Devotions

The latest devotions from Crossings Community Church pastors and staff

DAY 40

Apr 11, 2020

DAY 40

SCRIPTURE As evening approached, Joseph, a rich man from Arimathea who had become a follower of Jesus, went to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body. And Pilate issued an order to release it to him. Joseph took the body and wrappe...

LIGHT IN TIMES OF NEED

Demetrius Bell | Apr 10, 2020

LIGHT IN TIMES OF NEED

You are the light that gives light to the world. A city that is built on a hill cannot be hidden. And people don

DAY 39

Apr 10, 2020

DAY 39

SCRIPTURE Just then Jesus passionately cried out with a loud voice and breathed his last. At that moment the veil in the Holy of Holies was torn in two from the top to the bottom. - Mark 15:37-38 TPT PRAYER Jesus, Because...

DAY 38

Apr 9, 2020

DAY 38

SCRIPTURE He took some bread and gave thanks to God for it. Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” After supper he took anothe...

DAY 37

Apr 8, 2020

DAY 37

SCRIPTURE “You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going...

DAY 36

Apr 8, 2020

DAY 36

SCRIPTURE Now may God, the inspiration and fountain of hope, fill you to overflowing with uncontainable joy and perfect peace as you trust in him. And may the power of the Holy Spirit continually surround your life with his s...

REAPING WHAT YOU SOW

Andy Rauschkolb | Apr 7, 2020

REAPING WHAT YOU SOW

Blessed is the one...whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither...

ENCOUNTERING CHRIST

Jennifer Ayotte | Apr 7, 2020

ENCOUNTERING CHRIST

This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins … We love because he first loved us. - I John 4:10, 19 DEVOTION While going through 40 Days of Prayer together...

DAY 35

Apr 6, 2020

DAY 35

SCRIPTURE And the crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!” And when he entered Jerusalem, the who...

EVEN IF

Lindsey Harbaugh | Apr 5, 2020

EVEN IF

Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him. For he will rescue you from...

DAY 34

Apr 4, 2020

DAY 34

SCRIPTURE “And so my judgment is that we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God. - Acts 15:19 NLT PRAYER Jesus, There are so many people who have either left their faith, are doubting their f...

OUR CONSTANT IN TIMES OF CHANGE

Marq Youngblood | Apr 3, 2020

OUR CONSTANT IN TIMES OF CHANGE

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8 DEVOTION My life changed very quickly when I suffered a knee injury as a junior in high school. The basketball season was about to begin, and I was the s...

DAY 33

Apr 3, 2020

DAY 33

SCRIPTURE We all experience times of testing, which is normal for every human being, but God will be faithful to you. He will screen and filter the severity, nature, and timing of every test or trial you face so that you can ...

DAY 32

Apr 2, 2020

DAY 32

SCRIPTURE Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” He replied, “You of littl...

DAY 31

Apr 1, 2020

DAY 31

SCRIPTURE This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; bu...

LEAN INTO THE LORD

Kristin Brown | Mar 31, 2020

LEAN INTO THE LORD

When anxiety was great within me, Your consolation brought me joy. Psalm 94:19 DEVOTION During this great time of uncertainty, I have been heavily reminded how easily shaken we can become, and how quickly we can be overco...

DAY 30

Mar 31, 2020

DAY 30

SCRIPTURE Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. - 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 KJV PRAYER Heavenly Father, My response to your sacrificia...

DAY 29

Mar 30, 2020

DAY 29

SCRIPTURE Now, may the Lord himself, the Lord of peace, pour into you his peace in every circumstance and in every possible way. The Lord’s tangible presence be with you all. - 2 Thessalonians 3:16 PRAYER Dear God, Jehova...

DAY 28

Mar 28, 2020

DAY 28

SCRIPTURE Put on then, as God

BE THE CHURCH

Scott Bartlow | Mar 27, 2020

BE THE CHURCH

God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of love, power and sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 DEVOTION The world has changed right before our eyes. Honestly, this is a world that feels so different from a year ago when my dad w...

DAY 27

Mar 27, 2020

DAY 27

SCRIPTURE “Then he said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace.’” - Luke 8:48 NIV "And Jesus said to the man, ‘Stand up and go. Your faith has healed you.’” - Luke 17:19 NLT PRAYER Dear Jesus, Because w...

DAY 26

Mar 26, 2020

DAY 26

SCRIPTURE The Father is with me. I’ve told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I’ve conque...

DAY 25

Mar 25, 2020

DAY 25

SCRIPTURE Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is ...

DAY 24

Mar 24, 2020

DAY 24

SCRIPTURE Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. - 1 Peter 5:7 NLT PRAYER Heavenly Father, With the health crisis and all the people it is affecting, as well as other unsettling circumstances in t...