Author: Dan Jongsma

Daniel Jongsma serves as an interim pastor in Fulton, Illinois. He has pastored congregations in Elmhurst and Fulton, Illinois; in Dearborn, Michigan; and in Nashville, Tennessee. Dan also served as a church planter in the Chicago area. He and his wife, Gloria, have three daughters and four grandchildren.

Devotions by Dan Jongsma

Date Title Scripture Reference Topics
May 19, 2025 I Am a Branch John 15:1-8 Bible, Books of the Bible, Gospel of John, Identity
May 18, 2025 I Am a Temple of the Holy Spirit 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 God, Holy Spirit, Identity
May 17, 2025 I Am a Steward Matthew 25:14-30 Parable, Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship, Identity
May 16, 2025 I Am an Intercessor 1 Timothy 2:1-6 Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, Identity
May 15, 2025 I Am a Student 2 Timothy 2:11-16 Knowledge, Bible, God's Word, Identity
May 14, 2025 I Am an Ambassador 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Ambassador, Identity
May 13, 2025 I Am a Soldier Ephesians 6:10-18 Christianity, Discipleship, Disciplines, Identity
May 12, 2025 I Am a Saint Ephesians 1:1-6 Bible, Bible Characters, Paul, Christianity, Baptism, Identity
May 11, 2025 I Am a Servant Matthew 20:20-28 Christianity, Discipleship, Service, Identity
May 10, 2025 I Am an Inviter Luke 14:16-24 Parable, God, God's Kingdom, Identity
May 9, 2025 I Am a Pilgrim Hebrews 11:8-16 Abraham, Identity
May 8, 2025 I Am a Masterpiece in Progress Ephesians 2:4-10 Life, Personal Growth, Purpose, Identity
May 7, 2025 I Am a Family Member Matthew 12:46-50 Life, Family & Relationships, Identity
May 6, 2025 I Am a Child of God John 1:9-14 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Identity
May 5, 2025 I Am Beloved Isaiah 43:1-4 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Identity
May 4, 2025 Finding My Identity Romans 1:1-7 Bible, Bible Characters, Paul, Identity
May 3, 2025 Anchored to Christ James 1:9-12 God, Jesus, Identity
May 2, 2025 A Profound Transformation 2 Corinthians 5:11-18 Christianity, Doctrine, Creation, Identity
May 1, 2025 Who Am I? Genesis 1:26-30 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Identity
July 31, 2023 Eyes on the Prize Hebrews 11:8-16 Christianity, Doctrine, Jesus' Return, Abraham
July 30, 2023 Keep on Believing Hebrews 11:4-16 Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Abraham
July 29, 2023 A Life with God Genesis 25:1-11 Life, Christian Life, Promises, Abraham
July 28, 2023 The Lord Provides Genesis 22:13-18 Sacrifice, God, Jesus, Abraham
July 27, 2023 Testing our Faith Genesis 22:8-12 Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Abraham
July 26, 2023 Faith on Trial Genesis 22:1-12 Obedience, Abraham
July 25, 2023 Home-grown Believers Genesis 21:1-5 Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Abraham
July 24, 2023 Remembering Lot’s Wife Genesis 19:24-26, Luke 17:28-32 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Christianity, Sin
July 23, 2023 Time to Run Genesis 19:15-24 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Abraham
July 22, 2023 God’s Warning Signs Genesis 19:1-14 Mercy, Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis
July 21, 2023 Intercession: Power to Change Lives Genesis 18:16-33 Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, Abraham
July 20, 2023 The Right Kind of Laughter Genesis 17:17; 18:1-15 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Life, Emotions, Joy, Abraham
July 19, 2023 Marked by the Waters of Baptism Genesis 17:23-27 Bible, Books of the Bible, Colossians, Christianity, Baptism, Abraham
July 18, 2023 Sealing the Deal Genesis 17:9-14 Christianity, Baptism, Abraham
July 17, 2023 God of the Impossible Genesis 17:1-8 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Life, Encouragement, Abraham
July 16, 2023 The Wisdom of Waiting Genesis 16:1-16 Life, Christian Life, Trust, Abraham
July 15, 2023 No Shortcuts Genesis 16:1-6 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Abraham
July 14, 2023 The Covenant-making God Genesis 15:6-21 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Life, Christian Life, Promises, Abraham
July 13, 2023 Receiving Credit Romans 4:18-25 Sacrifice, Bible, Bible Characters, Paul, Abraham
July 12, 2023 When it’s Hard to Trust God Genesis 15:1-6 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Life, Trials & Challenges, Doubt, Christian Life, Trust
July 11, 2023 A Friend in the Highest Place Hebrews 6:13-7:3 God, Jesus, Abraham
July 10, 2023 Trusting God Genesis 13:8-9, 14-18 Life, Christian Life, Trust, Abraham
July 9, 2023 Dancing with the Devil Genesis 13:5-13 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Abraham
July 8, 2023 Taking Your Worship with You Genesis 13:1-4 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Christianity, Discipleship, Worship, Abraham
July 7, 2023 Embarrassed and Disgraced Genesis 12:10-20 Protection, Abraham
July 6, 2023 In and Out of Egypt Genesis 12:10 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Abraham
July 5, 2023 Faithful Sojourner Hebrews 11:9-10 God, God's Kingdom, Abraham
July 4, 2023 Walking in the Promises Genesis 12:1-3 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Abraham
July 3, 2023 Going without Knowing Genesis 12:1-4 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith
July 2, 2023 Defining Faith Hebrews 11:1-6 Bible, Books of the Bible, Hebrews, Life, Christian Life, Trust
July 1, 2023 A Life Marked by Faith Hebrews 11:8-10 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith
October 31, 2005 Making the Harvest a Priority Matthew 9:35-38 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 29, 2005 Compassionate Eyes Matthew 9:35-38 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 28, 2005 Leaders Do It First John 13:12-17 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 27, 2005 Sowing the Seed Matthew 13:1-9 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 26, 2005 Bridging the Gap Acts 17:16-34 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 25, 2005 Something Old, Something New Mark 2:18-22 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 24, 2005 Sharing in Style John 9:6-12, 24-25 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 23, 2005 Caring and Sharing Acts 9:36-42 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 22, 2005 Sharing Your Story Mark 5:11-20 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 21, 2005 Sharing His Story Acts 16:29-34 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 21, 2005 Looking for Opportunities to Share Acts 16:25-34 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 20, 2005 Overcoming the Tendency to Fly Solo Proverbs 27:17 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 19, 2005 Overcoming Discouraging Results Luke 8:4-15 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 18, 2005 Overcoming Poor Training 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 17, 2005 Overcoming Spiritual Shyness 2 Timothy 1:3-12 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 16, 2005 Overcoming Prayerlessness Acts 1:7-14 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 15, 2005 Overcoming Mixed-up Priorities Matthew 18:10-14 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 14, 2005 The Joy of Leading People to Christ Luke 15:1-24 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 13, 2005 The Reality of Hell Luke 16:19-31 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 12, 2005 Emptiness Without Christ Ecclesiastes 2:1-11, 24-26 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 11, 2005 Abundance of the Feast Luke 14:15-24 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 10, 2005 News Too Good Not to Share 2 Kings 7:3-11 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 9, 2005 Be a Bringer John 1:35-45 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 8, 2005 Be a Witness John 1:1-9 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 7, 2005 Be Light Matthew 5:13-16 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 6, 2005 Be Salt Matthew 5:13-16 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 5, 2005 Seeking the Lost (2) Luke 15:11-24 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 4, 2005 Seeking the Lost (1) Luke 15:1-10 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 3, 2005 Can I Make a Difference? Luke 10:1-20 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 2, 2005 Invitation to a New Vocation Luke 5:4-11 Life, Christian Life, Missions
October 1, 2005 Risk and Reward Luke 5:1-11 Life, Christian Life, Missions