Devotionals 852 - Present

Avoid a Toxic Environment - Devotional 948

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

James 1:14

But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.

There's Power in Praise - Devotional 947

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

2 Corinthians 12:7-8

7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.

8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.

The Compassion of the Lord - Devotional 946

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Matthew 9:36

But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.

Your Calling - Devotional 945

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Ephesians 2:10

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

There's Power in Praise - Devotional 944

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Psalm 72:18

Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.

The Great Restorer - Devotional 943

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Psalm 23:3

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

May God be Glorified - Devotional 942

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

1 Peter 4:11

If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Live by the Power - Devotional 941

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Acts 1:8

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

Sealed - Devotional 940

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

2 Corinthians 1:21-22

Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.

Your worst Enemy - Devotional 939

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Philippians 2:4

Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

Happy is the man - Devotional 938

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Proverbs 3:13

Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

Perfect and Complete - Devotional 937

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

James 1:3-4

3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

Speak Truth - Devotional 936

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

John 8:32

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Right Thinking - Devotional 935

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

2 Timothy 1:7

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Obey - Devotional 934

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

1 Samuel 15:22

And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, As in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, And to hearken than the fat of rams.

Temptations - Devotional 933

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Matthew 26:41

Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

God in Creation - Devotional 932

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Psalm 19:1

The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

Corrupt Speech - Devotional 931

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Ephesians 4:29

Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

Confession - Devotional 930

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

James 5:16

Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

Gossip - Devotional 929

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Proverbs 11:13

A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

The Love of Money - Devotional 928

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

1 Timothy 6:10

For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Generation to Generation - Devotional 927

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Psalm 145:4

One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.

Lights in the World - Devotional 926

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Philippians 2:15

That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;

Safe man - Devotional 925

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

1 Thessalonians 4:3-4

For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: that every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour

He is worthy - Devotional 924

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Revelation 4:10

The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,

I can do this - Devotional 923

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Living to the Glory of God - Devotional 922

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

1 Corinthians 10:31

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

Taste and see - Devotional 921

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Psalm 34:8

O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.

Delighting in God - Devotional 920

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Psalm 37:4

Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

Only God - Devotional 919

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Matthew 19:26

But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

Friends - Devotional 918

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Proverbs 27:17

Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

A Thankful Spirit - Devotional 917

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

1 Thessalonians 5:18

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

Cleansed from all sin - Devotional 916

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

1 John 1:7

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

Not your own - Devotional 915

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.

The Man of Vision - Devotional 914

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Proverbs 29:18

Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

Strength out of Weakness - Devotional 913

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

2 Corinthians 12:9

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

The Life of Prayer - Devotional 912

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Matthew 26:40

And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

The Strait Gate - Devotional 911

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Matthew 7:13

Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:

Abiding - Devotional 910

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

John 15:4

Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.

Quick to Hear - Devotional 909

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

James 1:19

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Full Surrender - Devotional 908

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Proverbs 23:26

My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.

Who Serves - Devotional 907

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Joshua 24:15

And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

Addicted to Joy - Devotional 906

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Nehemiah 8:10

Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength.

Boundaries - Devotional 905

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Psalm 16:8

I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

The Power of Praise - Devotional 904

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Hebrews 13:15

By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

A Secure Future - Devotional 903

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

The Fear of The Lord - Devotional 902

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Proverbs 1:7

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Redeemed by The Blood - Devotional 901

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

1 Peter 1:18

Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;

Rest - Devotional 900

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Matthew 11:28-30

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Kingdom Living - Devotional 899

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

as ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children, that ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

Love not the World - Devotional 898

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

1 John 2:15

Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

Be Glad and Laugh - Devotional 897

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Proverbs 17:22

A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.

Good Memories - Devotional 896

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Proverbs 10:7

The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.

Time - Devotional 895

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

James 4:14

Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.

God's Presence - Devotional 894

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Psalm 16:11

Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

By The Grace of God - Devotional 893

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

1 Timothy 1:14

And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

Waiting God - Devotional 892

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Psalm 27:14

Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.

The Return Christ - Devotional 891

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Acts 1:11

Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.

Godly Prosperity - Devotional 890

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Psalm 1:1-3

1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

The Holy Ghost - Devotional 889

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Romans 15:13

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

God's Call on Your Life - Devotional 888

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

2 Timothy 1:9

Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

The Joy of The Lord - Devotional 887

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Psalm 95:1-3

1 O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.

2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.

3 For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods.

God's Sovereignty - Devotional 886

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Isaiah 46:10

Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:

Working as unto God - Devotional 885

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Colossians 3:23-24

23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

Riches in Heaven - Devotional 884

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Matthew 6:19-21

19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

God's Word - Devotional 883

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Hebrews 4:12

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

We are Warriors - Devotional 882

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

2 Corinthians 10:3-4

3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:

4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)

The Complete Man - Devotional 881

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Colossians 2:10

And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:

Overcoming The Past - Devotional 880

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Isaiah 43:18-19

18 Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.

19 Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.

Take No Thought - Devotional 879

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Matthew 6:34

Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

Role Models - Devotional 878

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

1 Corinthians 11:1

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Resisting the Enemy - Devotional 877

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

James 4:7

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Edifying the Church - Devotional 876

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

1 Corinthians 14:12

Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.

Learning to enjoy Silence - Devotional 875

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Psalm 46:10

Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

A Man's Eyes - Devotional 874

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Matthew 6:22

The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.

Life in Christ - Devotional 873

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Philippians 2:1-2

1 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,

2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.

Humility - Devotional 872

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Proverbs 22:4

By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life.

Sing Praises - Devotional 871

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Psalm 101:1-2

1 I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O Lord, will I sing.

2 I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart.

Control Your Thinking - Devotional 870

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Colossians 3:15

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

Time of Need - Devotional 869

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Hebrews 4:16

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

Praise - Devotional 868

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Psalm 7:17

I will praise the Lord according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the Lord most high.

Peace Given - Devotional 867

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Covering - Devotional 866

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Psalm 91:4

He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

Do Not Stray - Devotional 865

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Proverbs 7:25

Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths.

Submit - Devotional 864

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Ephesians 5:21

Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.

Take Refuge - Devotional 863

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Psalm 118:8

It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.

Worthy - Devotional 862

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Revelation 4:11

Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

Security - Devotional 861

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Proverbs 3:26

For the Lord shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.

Received - Devotional 860

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Matthew 10:40

He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

Make Him Known - Devotional 859

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Psalm 89:1

I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.

Sincere and Blameless - Devotional 858

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Philippians 1:9-10

9 And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;

10 That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ.

Self-Control - Devotional 857

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

2 Peter 1:6

And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;

Living Peaceably - Devotional 856

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

Romans 12:18

If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Image of Christ - Devotional 855

By Rev. Rusty VanDonkelaar

2 Corinthians 3:18

But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.