Author: George Koopmans

George Koopmans has served as an ecumenical chaplain at Medicine Hat College in Medicine Hat, Alberta, since November 2021. Prior to entering into chaplaincy, George served as a pastor to two congregations—one in Minnesota (Luverne), and the other in Medicine Hat. George and his wife, Emily, have four adult daughters and three grandchildren. Hiking, biking, and birdwatching are his favorite hobbies.

Devotions by George Koopmans

Date Title Scripture Reference Topics
May 31, 2024 Keep Up the Good Work! Galatians 6:1-10 Christianity, Discipleship, Grace, God, God's Kingdom, Life, Trials & Challenges, Help
May 30, 2024 I was in Prison, and You Visited Me Hebrews 13:1-8 God, God's Kingdom
May 29, 2024 I was Sick, and You Cared for Me James 5:13-16 Life, Trials & Challenges, Help, Christian Life, Following Jesus
May 28, 2024 Caring for People in Need Matthew 25:31-46 Wisdom, Life, Trials & Challenges, Help
May 27, 2024 Don’t Work, Don’t Eat 2 Thessalonians 3:1-13 Life, Trials & Challenges, Hunger, Personal Growth, Work
May 26, 2024 I was Hungry Matthew 25:31-46 Life, Trials & Challenges, Hunger, Christian Life, Following Jesus
May 25, 2024 The Edge of the Field Leviticus 23:22 Bible, Books of the Bible, Exodus, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
May 24, 2024 Actions Speak Louder Than Words James 2:14-26 Bible, Books of the Bible, James, God, God's Kingdom
May 23, 2024 Love Your Enemies Matthew 5:43-48 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Prayer, Life, Trials & Challenges, Enemies
May 22, 2024 Serving God, No Matter What Happens 2 Timothy 3:1-17 Faithfulness, Life, Trials & Challenges, Persecution
May 21, 2024 A Great Multitude Revelation 7:9-17 Christianity, Discipleship, Worship, Revelation
May 20, 2024 The Kingdom Continues to Grow Acts 8:1-8 Bible, Good News, God, God's Kingdom
May 19, 2024 God’s Growing Kingdom Acts 2:1-21 Bible, The Gospel, God, God's Kingdom, Seasons, Pentecost
May 18, 2024 Who is My Neighbor? Luke 10:25-37 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, God, Jesus
May 17, 2024 Obey the Governing Authorities Romans 13:1-7 Christianity, Discipleship, Love
May 16, 2024 The Foreigners Among You Leviticus 19:33-34 Bible, Books of the Bible, Leviticus, Christianity, Discipleship, Love
May 15, 2024 Building With Care 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 God, God's Kingdom, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
May 14, 2024 Using Our Resources for the Kingdom Luke 16:1-15 Parable, Fellowship
May 13, 2024 Treasures in Heaven Matthew 6:19-21 Christianity, Doctrine, Eternal Life, God, God's Kingdom
May 12, 2024 Flee From Sinful Desires 2 Timothy 2:15-26 Christianity, Sin, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
May 11, 2024 Your Will Be Done Matthew 6:9-13 Faithfulness, God, God's Will, Life, Personal Growth, Redemption
May 10, 2024 Your Kingdom Come Matthew 6:9-13 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, God, God's Kingdom
May 9, 2024 Do Justice and Love Mercy Micah 6:6-8 Mercy, Life, Personal Growth, Justice
May 8, 2024 They Despised God’s Rest Amos 8:1-14 Sabbath, Christianity, Sin
May 7, 2024 Enter His Rest Hebrews 3:12-4:11 Rest, Christianity, Discipleship, Love
May 6, 2024 Naboth’s Vineyard 1 Kings 21:1-19 Life, Personal Growth, Justice
May 5, 2024 God is Just Isaiah 1:2-4, 13-23 Bible, Books of the Bible, Isaiah, God, God's Kingdom, Life, Personal Growth, Justice
May 4, 2024 Set Your Hearts On Things Above Colossians 3:1-4, 12-17 God, God's Kingdom, Life, Emotions, Joy
May 3, 2024 Set Your Minds on Things Above Colossians 3:1-14 Christianity, Doctrine, New Life, God, God's Kingdom
May 2, 2024 From Death to Life Romans 6:1-14 Bible, Bible Characters, Paul, God, God's Kingdom
May 1, 2024 The Everlasting Kingdom Daniel 2:26-45 God, God's Kingdom, Daniel
May 31, 2023 Self-Control 1 Peter 4:1-11 Self-Control, Bible, God's Word, God, Holy Spirit
May 30, 2023 Speak the Truth in Love Ephesians 4:15-16, 20-32 Bible, Bible Characters, Paul, God, Holy Spirit
May 29, 2023 Taming the Tongue James 3:1-12, 17-18 Self-Control, Bible, Books of the Bible, James, God, Holy Spirit
May 28, 2023 Pentecost Acts 2:1-21 God, Holy Spirit, Seasons, Pentecost
May 27, 2023 The Gentleness of Jesus John 8:3-11 Gentleness, God, Jesus
May 26, 2023 The Almighty, Gentle God Isaiah 40:10-26 Gentleness, Bible, Books of the Bible, Isaiah
May 25, 2023 The Fruit of the Spirit is Gentleness Zechariah 9:9-11 Humility, Gentleness
May 24, 2023 Sexual Immorality Matthew 5:27-30 Faithfulness, Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness
May 23, 2023 Let Your ‘Yes’ Be ‘Yes’ Matthew 5:33-37 Faithfulness, God, Holy Spirit, Life, Personal Growth, Commitment
May 22, 2023 Our Faithful God 2 Timothy 2:11-13 Faithfulness, Bible, Books of the Bible, Exodus
May 21, 2023 Continue to Do Good Ephesians 2:1-10 Bible, Books of the Bible, Ephesians, Christianity, Discipleship, Service
May 20, 2023 The Lord Has Shown Us What Is Good Micah 6:6-8 Mercy, Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Life, Personal Growth, Justice
May 19, 2023 The Fruit of the Spirit is Goodness Mark 10:17-27 Goodness, Bible, Books of the Bible, Mark
May 18, 2023 Gifts and Fruit Romans 12:1-8 Spiritual Gifts, God, Jesus
May 17, 2023 Forgiven and Forgiving Mathew 18:21-35 Parable, Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness
May 16, 2023 Kindness To Everyone Luke 10:25-37 Parable, Kindness
May 15, 2023 The Fruit of the Spirit is Kindness Isaiah 63:7-9 Kindness, Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis
May 14, 2023 Working and Waiting James 5:7-11 Patience, Christianity, Doctrine, Jesus' Return
May 13, 2023 Patience Toward Others Matthew 5:38-45 Christianity, Sin, Doctrine, Forgiveness
May 12, 2023 Celebrating Our Patient God 2 Peter 3:1-9 Patience, Bible, Books of the Bible, Galatians, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Repentance
May 11, 2023 Cast All Your Anxiety on God 1 Peter 5:6-11 Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, Life, Trials & Challenges
May 10, 2023 The Fruit of the Spirit is Peace Matthew 11:28-30 Bible, Books of the Bible, Galatians, Life, Emotions, Peace, Trials & Challenges
May 9, 2023 Shalom Ephesians 2:11-22 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Life, Emotions, Peace
May 8, 2023 The Source of Joy Psalm 37:1-11 Bible, Books of the Bible, Psalms, Life, Emotions, Joy
May 7, 2023 Joy in the Face of Suffering James 1:1-12 Bible, Books of the Bible, James, Life, Emotions, Joy
May 6, 2023 The Fruit of the Spirit is Joy Philippians 4:4-9 Bible, Books of the Bible, Acts, Life, Emotions, Joy
May 5, 2023 Love One Another Matthew 5:43-48 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, God, Holy Spirit
May 4, 2023 The Nature of Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Bible, Bible Characters, Paul, Christianity, Discipleship, Love
May 3, 2023 The Fruit of the Spirit is Love 1 John 4:7-19 Christianity, Doctrine, Atonement, Discipleship, Love
May 2, 2023 Faith Leads to Action Ephesians 2:1-10 Bible, Books of the Bible, James, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith
May 1, 2023 The Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:16-26 Bible, Books of the Bible, Galatians, God, Holy Spirit