Author: Bill Sytsma

Bill Sytsma is a graduate of Calvin Theological Seminary (M.Div) and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (D.Min). He is the author of the book Follow the Leader and is serving as the pastor of New Life Christian Reformed Church in Highland, Indiana. He and his wife, Staci, have hosted support groups for families built through adoption. He and Staci are the proud parents of three active boys: Luke, Isaac, and Nico.

Devotions by Bill Sytsma

Date Title Scripture Reference Topics
December 31, 2014 A Strange Way to Save the World Jeremiah 29:11-13 Bible, God, God's Plan
December 30, 2014 A Big Gospel Mark 1:9-15 Bible, Good News
December 29, 2014 A Major Turnaround Mark 1:1-8 Christianity, Discipleship, Repentance
December 28, 2014 Outwitted Matthew 2:16-23 Bible, God, God's Plan
December 27, 2014 Cutting-edge Plans Matthew 2:13-15 Bible, God, God's Plan
December 26, 2014 Power Upset Matthew 2:7-8 Bible, God, Jesus
December 25, 2014 God With Us John 1:1-14 Bible, God, Jesus
December 24, 2014 Navigating the Bumps Matthew 2:9-12 Bible, Christianity, Sin
December 23, 2014 The Sacrifice of Worship Matthew 2:7-12 Christianity, Discipleship, Worship
December 22, 2014 Seeking Jesus Matthew 2:1-11 Bible, God, God's Plan
December 21, 2014 Simply Trusting Matthew 1:24-25 Bible, God, God's Plan
December 20, 2014 The Weight of Answering the Call Matthew 1:19-23 Bible, God, God's Plan
December 19, 2014 No Escape Matthew 1:18-21 Bible, God, God's Plan
December 18, 2014 Watching Over Us All Luke 2:36-38 Bible, Christianity, Salvation
December 17, 2014 Disappointment Luke 2:33-35 Bible, God, God's Plan
December 16, 2014 Catching the Vision Luke 2:25-32 Bible, God, God's Plan
December 15, 2014 Waiting for Something Better Luke 2:22-26 Bible, God, God's Plan
December 14, 2014 Contemplative Luke 2:19-21 Bible, God, God's Plan
December 13, 2014 Surprised and Amazed Luke 2:16-18 Bible, God, God's Plan
December 12, 2014 Leaving It Behind Luke 2:15-16 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
December 11, 2014 Unclean Shepherds Luke 2:8-14 Life, Emotions, Shame
December 10, 2014 No Room Luke 2:1-7 Bible, God, Jesus
December 9, 2014 The Problem of Enemies Luke 1:57-58, 67-79 Life, Trials & Challenges, Enemies
December 8, 2014 Undeserved Favor Luke 1:39-45 Bible, God, God's Plan
December 7, 2014 Selfless Servanthood Luke 1:31-38 Life, Personal Growth, Selflessness
December 6, 2014 Impossible Plans and Nagging Doubts Luke 1:31-35 Bible, God, God's Plan
December 5, 2014 The Trouble With Good News Luke 1:26-33 Bible, God, God's Plan
December 4, 2014 No More Disgrace Luke 1:18-25 Bible, Christianity, Sin
December 3, 2014 Beyond Expectations Luke 1:11-19 Life, Trials & Challenges, Comfort
December 2, 2014 A Surprising Turnaround Luke 1:5-13 Bible, God, God's Plan
December 1, 2014 "What Do You Want?" John 1:35-42 Bible, God, Jesus
May 31, 2012 The Joy of the Walk Psalm 51 Christianity, Salvation, God, Life, Emotions, Joy
May 30, 2012 The Primary Promise Isaiah 43:1-7 Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
May 29, 2012 Seeking Guidance Exodus 18:9-26 Christianity, Discipleship, Worship, God, Life, Christian Life, Community
May 28, 2012 Assigning Value Together Psalm 102:18-22 Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Worship, Life, Christian Life, Community
May 27, 2012 Harnessing the Spirit John 3:1-21 Christianity, Discipleship, Disciplines, God, Holy Spirit
May 26, 2012 Simple Service Romans 12:1-8 Christianity, Discipleship, Service
May 25, 2012 Faith and Service John 13:1-17 Christianity, Discipleship, Service
May 24, 2012 The Treasure Principle Mark 12:41-44 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
May 23, 2012 Change Is in the Air Acts 15 Christianity, Discipleship, Disciplines, Transformation, God, Holy Spirit
May 22, 2012 Sabbath Mark 2:23-3:6 Christianity, Discipleship, Worship
May 21, 2012 A Day of Rest Exodus 16:21-26 Christianity, Discipleship, Worship
May 20, 2012 Meditation Psalm 77:1-12 Christianity, Discipleship, Disciplines
May 19, 2012 Simplify Luke 10:38-42 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
May 18, 2012 Changed Focus Matthew 14:22-33 Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Life, Trials & Challenges, Fear, Christian Life, Trust
May 17, 2012 Opening Our Eyes Acts 1:1-11 Christianity, Discipleship, Disciplines
May 16, 2012 Confession 1 John 1:5-10 Christianity, Sin, Doctrine, Forgiveness, Discipleship, Confession
May 15, 2012 Putting on a Show Matthew 6:16-18 Christianity, Discipleship, Transformation
May 14, 2012 Super-spirituality? Luke 18:9-14 Christianity, Discipleship, Disciplines, Transformation, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
May 13, 2012 Practicing Self-denial Mark 8:31-38 Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, God, God's Will, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
May 12, 2012 Gratitude Luke 17:11-19 Thankfulness, Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, God, God the Father
May 11, 2012 Recognizing God Psalm 40:1-8 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Prayer, God
May 10, 2012 Asking for a Blessing Genesis 32:22-32 Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, Life, Christian Life
May 9, 2012 Praying for the Kingdom Matthew 6:5-15 Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, God, God's Kingdom, Life, Personal Growth, Selflessness
May 8, 2012 Be Specific Ephesians 6:10-20 Bible, The Gospel, Christianity, Discipleship, Grace, Prayer
May 7, 2012 The Primary Habit 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, Disciplines, God, Holy Spirit
May 6, 2012 Habits for Holiness Philippians 4:8-9 Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, Worship, Disciplines
May 5, 2012 Becoming Holy Leviticus 20:22-26 Holiness, Christianity, Discipleship, Transformation, Life
May 4, 2012 Getting Saved Philippians 2:12-18 Christianity, Salvation, God, Holy Spirit, Life, Emotions, Joy
May 3, 2012 Walking With God Genesis 5:21-24 Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life
May 2, 2012 Training 1 Timothy 4:6-10 Christianity, Discipleship, Disciplines, Transformation, Life, Christian Life, Seeking God
May 1, 2012 Works in Progress Philippians 1:3-11 Christianity, Doctrine, New Life, Discipleship, Transformation, God, Holy Spirit
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