Family Devotions & Worship

Spiritual Parenting: Catch the Passion

Rev. Dr. Steven Koster

Do you desire that your children grow in faith? Discover how you can share your spiritual passion and inspire your children to embrace a life of faith.

Embracing the Gift of God's Word

Rev. Deb Koster

Are you struggling to find time for Bible reading? Discover the joy of the psalmist in Psalm 119 and begin embracing the gift of God's word in your life.

Using Scripture at Home

Rev. Dr. Steven Koster

One of the blessings of the Reformation was God's word being placed into the everyday life of families. How are you making use of God's word in your home?

Finding Time for Spiritual Growth

Rev. Deb Koster

Do you struggle to find time to spend alone with God? Consider these ways that you can invest in a relationship with God to guide you to grow spiritually.

Living the Beatitudes in our Families

Rev. Deb Koster

Do you wonder what God wants for your family? Consider this wisdom from the sermon on the mount for guiding your family in living out God's kingdom values.

Engaging Young Children in Church

Rev. Joel Vande Werken

Do you struggle with how to get your children excited about worship? Consider these ideas for how to invite your children to meet their heavenly Father.

Teaching Our Children Stewardship

Rev. Joel Vande Werken

Are you looking for ways to cultivate stewardship in your children? Discover how God calls parents to develop a generous spirit in their families.

Parenting those outside our families

Dr. Robert Ritzema

Do you wonder how you can influence the lives of others? Consider how God calls us to engage as a faith family to bless the lives of one another.

How should Christians engage the arts?

Rev. Deb Koster

Do you wonder about the value of the arts for your family? Consider how you can connect with the blessings that our Creator gives us through the arts.

Exploring Spiritual Disciplines

Rev. Deb Koster

Looking for ideas for you and your family to connect to God? Explore a variety of spiritual disciplines to discern what works best for you and your family.

Spiritual Disciplines for Family Life

Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra

Wondering how you can help your children to grow in faith? Incorporate these spiritual disciplines so that children deepen their relationship with Jesus.

Building Faith Around God's Table

Rev. Deb Koster

Wonder how to help your children engage with the Lord's Supper? Consider how these essential truths can help children appreciate communion's significance.
Date Title Author Topics
September 27, 2023 Spiritual Parenting: Catch the Passion Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Mentoring Faith
August 30, 2023 Embracing the Gift of God's Word Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Intimacy
August 27, 2023 Using Scripture at Home Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship
August 13, 2023 Finding Time for Spiritual Growth Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy
July 9, 2023 Living the Beatitudes in our Families Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Intimacy
May 24, 2023 Engaging Young Children in Church Rev. Joel Vande Werken Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship
May 21, 2023 Teaching Our Children Stewardship Rev. Joel Vande Werken Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship
April 16, 2023 Parenting those outside our families Dr. Robert Ritzema Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing
March 1, 2023 How should Christians engage the arts? Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship
February 1, 2023 Exploring Spiritual Disciplines Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
January 29, 2023 Spiritual Disciplines for Family Life Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
January 18, 2023 Building Faith Around God's Table Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
January 15, 2023 Living As People With Squishy Shoes Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
December 4, 2022 Seven Steps to Planning for a Counter-Cultural Christmas Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Holiday Celebrations, Grandparenting, Family Holidays, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship
August 10, 2022 17 Things Spiritually Healthy People Don’t Do Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
August 7, 2022 ​Why Worship? Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
June 29, 2022 There’s no App for That: Raising our Children in Faith Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
April 19, 2022 Kingdom Building Practices of the Early Church Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
April 17, 2022 The Spirit's Fire for Your Family Kim Sullivan Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
April 6, 2022 Church Family Kim Sullivan Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship
January 5, 2022 Nourishing Faith through Daily Devotions Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
December 29, 2021 I Know That My Redeemer Lives Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Intimacy
December 12, 2021 Finding Joy at Christmas! Kim Sullivan Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Holiday Celebrations, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Family Holidays, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy, Mentoring Faith
November 28, 2021 Advent Hope Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Holiday Celebrations, Grandparenting, Family Holidays, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Intimacy
September 15, 2021 Why Online Worship Still Matters Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship
September 12, 2021 Why In-Person Worship Still Matters Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship
September 8, 2021 Making Scripture the Parenting Authority in Your Home Kim Sullivan Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
July 14, 2021 Teaching the Importance of Confession Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing
April 7, 2021 Say Yes to Being the Bride of Christ Beth Fellinger Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
April 4, 2021 Help for Nurturing Spiritual Growth Rev. Dr. Bret Lamsma Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship
March 28, 2021 Easter Grace: Seize the Teaching Opportunity Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Holiday Celebrations, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship
March 17, 2021 Jesus Promises Our Forgiveness Rev. Dr. Bret Lamsma Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Intimacy
March 14, 2021 How Do I Raise My Child to Embrace Faith? Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Intimacy, Mentoring Faith
March 3, 2021 Guiding Our Kids to Pray Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing
February 24, 2021 How to Cultivate Family Worship Time Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
February 17, 2021 Six Steps to Inspiring Spiritual Growth in Your Family Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
February 14, 2021 Spiritual Disciplines: Family Fasting Kim Sullivan Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Mentoring Faith
February 3, 2021 Five Questions to Ask when Reading the Bible Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship
January 6, 2021 Faith Lessons From the Prayers of the Black Church Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Intimacy
November 4, 2020 Bearing One Another's Burdens Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Intimacy
September 9, 2020 The Benefits of Praying Together Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Dating, Dating Well, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy
September 6, 2020 Praying for Your Spouse Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy
June 10, 2020 The Power of Praying for One Another Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
May 24, 2020 Scripture's Promises in Tough Times Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Grief & Loss
April 29, 2020 Listening for God Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
April 8, 2020 Practices to Strengthen your Relationship With Jesus Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing
March 1, 2020 Helping Our Children Mature Rev. Jason Ruis Parenting, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship
January 15, 2020 Becoming Part of a New Church Family Kim Sullivan Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship
January 12, 2020 Who is Directing Your Life? Kathy Krentkowski, MA, LCPC, LMHC Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship
October 2, 2019 Creating Worship Practices at Home Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship
October 7, 2018 A Broken and Imperfect Fellowship Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship
February 15, 2018 What Are You Giving Up for Lent? Rev. Dr. Bret Lamsma Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
October 16, 2017 Learning Forgiveness from the Psalmist Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Intimacy
October 12, 2017 Drinking from the Well of God Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy
September 25, 2017 Five Blessings from the Reformation Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Intimacy
June 1, 2017 Creative Family Worship Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Mentoring Faith
September 12, 2016 Teaching Stewardship Through Pennies and Pancakes Kim Sullivan Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Mentoring Faith
August 25, 2016 Your Family’s Great Commission Kim Sullivan Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing
July 18, 2016 Using Story as a Teaching Tool Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship
November 23, 2015 Sharing Thanksgiving Around the Table Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Holiday Celebrations, Grandparenting, Family Holidays, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship
August 24, 2015 Uprooting Sinfulness: Seven Deadly Sins Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
April 30, 2015 Belonging through Baptism Rev. Kirsty DePree Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Mentoring Faith
March 30, 2015 From Hosanna to Crucify Him Kim Sullivan Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Holiday Celebrations, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Devotions for Couples
March 2, 2015 Marveling at God’s World Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Family Fun, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
January 5, 2015 Carrying Advent into the New Year Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Holiday Celebrations, Grandparenting, Family Holidays, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship
December 15, 2014 Advent Worship: Christian Mindfulness Jessica Parks, MSW, LCSW Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Holiday Celebrations, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Nurturing
February 4, 2014 Parenting: Help for Family Goal Setting Kim Sullivan Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Grandparenting, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
December 17, 2013 Restoring the Holy in the Holiday Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Holiday Celebrations, Grandparenting, Family Holidays, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship

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