Author: Don Byker

Don Byker has been a pastor since 1984 in various churches and institutional settings. Don and his wife, Donna, are the parents of four adult children, two of whom are married. Donna and Don are also the glad grandparents of three granddaughters. Currently Don is serving in a rural church in Michigan full of gardeners.

Blog Posts by Don Byker

Devotions by Don Byker

Date Title Scripture Reference Topics
July 31, 2026 The Blessing of Bees Hebrews 13:15-21 Christianity, Doctrine, Creation, Life, Emotions, Peace
July 30, 2026 Springtime Luke 24:1-12 Resurrection, Seasons, Easter
July 29, 2026 “Save the Bees!” Psalm 8:1-9 Bible, Books of the Bible, Psalms, Christianity, Doctrine, Creation
July 28, 2026 Colony Collapse Matthew 24:1-14 Christianity, Discipleship, Witness, God, Jesus
July 27, 2026 Our Struggle Ephesians 6:10-18 Bible, Bible Characters, Paul, Strength
July 26, 2026 Surviving Cold, Dark Times Psalm 13:1-6 Bible, Books of the Bible, Psalms, Life, Trials & Challenges
July 25, 2026 Bees in Winter Lamentations 3:19-27 Faithfulness, Life, Trials & Challenges, Lamentations
July 24, 2026 A New Thing Isaiah 43:16-21 Christianity, Doctrine, Creation, New Life
July 23, 2026 Eating Honey Ezekiel 2:9-3:4 Bible, God's Word, Life, Trials & Challenges, False Prophets
July 22, 2026 Finding Honey Proverbs 25:11-16 Wisdom, Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs
July 21, 2026 Sweet Honey Psalm 119:97-104 Bible, Books of the Bible, Psalms, God's Word
July 20, 2026 A Work of Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Bible, Bible Characters, Paul, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Christian Life, Community
July 19, 2026 Swarming Bees Psalm 118:1-14 Bible, Books of the Bible, Psalms, Life, Christian Life, Trust
July 18, 2026 Pollinating Bees Matthew 28:16-20 Christianity, Discipleship, Witness, Great Commission
July 17, 2026 Stung! 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 Bible, Bible Characters, Paul, Christianity, Salvation, Life, Trials & Challenges, Death
July 16, 2026 Bee Scents 2 Corinthians 2:14-17 Christianity, Discipleship, Witness, Life, Christian Life, Community
July 15, 2026 Dancing Bees Galatians 5:13-26 God, Holy Spirit, Life, Christian Life, Community
July 14, 2026 Drone Bees 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 21-27 God, Jesus, Life, Christian Life, Community
July 13, 2026 Worker Bees 1 Corinthians 12:12-21 Spiritual Gifts, Life, Christian Life, Community
July 12, 2026 Queen Bee Colossians 1:15-20 Christianity, Doctrine, Creation, God, Jesus
July 11, 2026 Bee Glue 1 Corinthians 3:16-23 Christianity, Doctrine, Creation, Discipleship, Service, Life, Christian Life, Community
July 10, 2026 Bee Space Psalm 133:1-3 Unity, Christianity, Doctrine, Creation
July 9, 2026 Builder Bees 1 Corinthians 3:5-15 Christianity, Doctrine, Creation, Life, Christian Life, Community
July 8, 2026 One Hive 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Unity, Bible, Bible Characters, Paul, Christianity, Doctrine, Creation
July 7, 2026 Busy Bees John 9:1-11 Christianity, Doctrine, Creation, Discipleship, Witness, God, Jesus
July 6, 2026 Other Bees John 10:7-18 Christianity, Doctrine, Creation, God, Jesus
July 5, 2026 Pray for Bees Ephesians 6:18-20 Christianity, Doctrine, Creation, Discipleship, Prayer
July 4, 2026 Cursed Bees Genesis 3:1-19; Romans 8:20-23 Christianity, Doctrine, Creation, Life, Personal Growth, Redemption
July 3, 2026 A Tale of Two Hives 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 Bible, Bible Characters, Paul, Christianity, Doctrine, Creation, Life, Christian Life, Community
July 2, 2026 A Home for Bees Psalm 104:10-18 Christianity, Doctrine, Creation, Life, Christian Life, Provision
July 1, 2026 In the Beginning . . . Bees! Genesis 1:1-31 Bible, Books of the Bible, Hebrews, Christianity, Doctrine, Creation
June 30, 2017 God’s Consummate Garden Revelation 21:1-7; 22:1-5 Christianity, Doctrine, Eternal Life, New Life, Life, Personal Growth
June 29, 2017 The Lows and Highs of Gardening Isaiah 65:17-25 Bible, Good News, Christianity, Doctrine, New Life, Life, Personal Growth
June 28, 2017 Annuals and Perennials 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 Christianity, Doctrine, Eternal Life, New Life, Life, Personal Growth
June 27, 2017 Multiplication in God’s Garden John 12:20-26 Christianity, Doctrine, Eternal Life, Discipleship, Service, Life, Personal Growth
June 26, 2017 Continuing Fruit Revelation 14:6-13 Christianity, Discipleship, Witness, Life, Personal Growth, Christian Life, Promises
June 25, 2017 A Time to Uproot Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 God, God's Plan, Life, Trials & Challenges, Personal Growth
June 24, 2017 Produce or Perish? Luke 13:1-9 Christianity, Doctrine, Judgment, Life, Trials & Challenges, Personal Growth
June 23, 2017 Fading Light John 12:27-36 Bible, Good News, God, Jesus, Life, Personal Growth
June 22, 2017 Transplants in Trouble Psalm 80:12-19 Life, Trials & Challenges, Suffering, Personal Growth
June 21, 2017 Transplanted Psalm 80:1-11 Christianity, Discipleship, Repentance, Life, Personal Growth, Christian Life, Following Jesus
June 20, 2017 An Abundant Harvest Luke 12:13-21 Life, Emotions, Pride, Personal Growth, Wealth
June 19, 2017 An Overwhelming Harvest Matthew 9:35-38 Christianity, Discipleship, Witness, The Church, Life, Personal Growth
June 18, 2017 Seeing the Harvest John 4:27-38 Christianity, Discipleship, Witness, The Church, Life, Personal Growth
June 17, 2017 The Purpose of Disasters? 1 Kings 8:22-24, 37-40 Christianity, Doctrine, Judgment, Life, Trials & Challenges, Personal Growth
June 16, 2017 Gardening and Vacationing Psalm 121 Life, Emotions, Peace, Trials & Challenges, Comfort, Personal Growth
June 15, 2017 Enjoying the Harvest 2 Timothy 2:1-6 Christianity, Discipleship, Service, Life, Personal Growth, Work
June 14, 2017 Seeking the Peace of the City Jeremiah 29:4-14 Life, Emotions, Peace, Personal Growth, Christian Life, Community
June 13, 2017 Gardening in the City Jeremiah 29:1-9 Christianity, Discipleship, Witness, Life, Personal Growth, Christian Life
June 12, 2017 Weeds in the Garden Matthew 13:24-30 Life, Trials & Challenges, Enemies, Opposition, Personal Growth
June 11, 2017 Volunteers in God’s Garden Luke 9:43-50 Christianity, Discipleship, Being the Church, Service, Life, Personal Growth
June 10, 2017 Milk and Honey (and Bees) Exodus 3:1-10 Christianity, Discipleship, Service, Life, Personal Growth, Work
June 9, 2017 Coworkers in God’s Garden 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Christianity, Discipleship, Being the Church, Life, Personal Growth, Christian Life, Community
June 8, 2017 Sun, Rain, and Love for Everyone Matthew 5:43-48 Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, Witness, Life, Personal Growth
June 7, 2017 The Mystery of Seeds Mark 4:26-29 God, God's Plan, Life, Personal Growth, Christian Life, Trust
June 6, 2017 Plowing and Rest Exodus 34:10-21 God, God's Plan, Life, Personal Growth, Work
June 5, 2017 Desolation and Rest Isaiah 55:9-13 God, God's Plan, Life, Personal Growth, Purpose
June 4, 2017 God’s Cursed Garden Genesis 3:16-19 Christianity, Sin, Salvation, Life, Personal Growth
June 3, 2017 Walking in the Garden Genesis 3:8-13 Christianity, Sin, Life, Trials & Challenges, Personal Growth
June 2, 2017 Planted in God’s Garden Genesis 2:4-15 Life, Personal Growth, Christian Life, Spiritual Food
June 1, 2017 Consider How We Grow Luke 12:22-31 God, Jesus, Life, Personal Growth, Christian Life
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