Author: Kent Van Til

Kent Van Til was a missionary in Costa Rica. He taught theological ethics both there and in the USA. He is the author of four books. The most recent is a spiritual biography of his grandmother entitled, "A Name for Herself: A Dutch Immigrant's Story." Kent likes to fish, hunt, make music, and entertain his grandchildren.

Devotions by Kent Van Til

Date Title Scripture Reference Topics
February 28, 2022 Law, Love, and Desire for God Romans 8:1-4 Bible, The Law, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, God, Commandments
February 27, 2022 Truth and Love Ephesians 4:1-16 Christianity, Doctrine, Truth, Discipleship, Love
February 26, 2022 Nothing But The Truth Deuteronomy 19:15-21 Christianity, Doctrine, Truth, God, Commandments
February 25, 2022 Don’t Take What Isn’t Yours Malachi 3:6-12 God, Commandments, Life, Trials & Challenges, Temptation, Personal Growth, Selfishness
February 24, 2022 Vices are the Basis of Sin­ Matthew 5:27-32 Christianity, Sin, God, Commandments, Life, Trials & Challenges, Temptation
February 23, 2022 In Christ, Love Conquers Hate Matthew 5:21-26 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, God, Commandments, Life, Personal Growth, Selflessness
February 22, 2022 Honor Your Parents Ephesians 6:1-4 Authority, Obedience, God, Commandments
February 21, 2022 Free to Honor the Lord’s Time Deuteronomy 5:12-15 Sabbath, God, Commandments, Life, Personal Growth, Work
February 20, 2022 Our Time is Not Our Own Hebrews 4:1-11 Sabbath, Christianity, Doctrine, Creation, Life, Personal Growth, Work
February 19, 2022 Name Above All Names Psalm 20:1-9 Faithfulness, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, God, God's Names
February 18, 2022 Good Jealousy Exodus 34:8-14 Sacrifice, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Trials & Challenges, Envy, False Prophets
February 17, 2022 Dumb Idol Worshipers? Isaiah 40:18-24 Bible, Books of the Bible, Exodus, Life, Trials & Challenges, False Prophets
February 16, 2022 Loved By and Belonging to God 1 Peter 2:9-10 Bible, Books of the Bible, Exodus, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, God, Jesus
February 15, 2022 Love Only the One Worthy of Loving Deuteronomy 4:32-40 God, Commandments, Life, Trials & Challenges, False Prophets, Christian Life, Seeking God
February 14, 2022 Show and Tell 1 John 3:4-10 Bible, Books of the Bible, Gospel of John, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, God, God the Father
February 13, 2022 God’s Will Lasts Forever 1 John 2:15-17 Bible, The Law, Books of the Bible, Gospel of John, God, God's Will
February 12, 2022 No Undercover Christians Revelation 12:7-17 Obedience, Bible, The Law, Life, Trials & Challenges, Temptation
February 11, 2022 Law-breakers are Not God Lovers 1 John 2:3-11 Bible, The Law, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, God, God's Will
February 10, 2022 Listen! There is Only One God Deuteronomy 4:32-40 Bible, Books of the Bible, Deuteronomy, God, Commandments, Life, Trials & Challenges, False Prophets
February 9, 2022 The Best of Friends Romans 5:1-11 Sacrifice, Christianity, Discipleship, Love
February 8, 2022 Love My Enemies? Matthew 5:43-48 Bible, Bible Characters, Paul, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, God, Commandments, Life, Trials & Challenges, Enemies
February 7, 2022 Be Careful What You Do Revelation 20:11-15 Bible, Books of the Bible, James, Christianity, Sin, Doctrine, Judgment
February 6, 2022 Only Love is Enough Romans 13:8-14 Sacrifice, Obedience, Bible, The Law, Christianity, Discipleship, Love
February 5, 2022 Good Reasons for Civil Laws Exodus 21:33-22:15 Bible, The Law, Books of the Bible, Exodus
February 4, 2022 Christ Has Freed Us from Some Laws Leviticus 19:18-37 Sacrifice, Bible, The Law, Books of the Bible, Leviticus
February 3, 2022 Our Laws Can Be Too Much Matthew 23:1-15 Bible, The Law, Christianity, Doctrine, Judgment, Discipleship, Love
February 2, 2022 Love Leads to Obedience Psalm 119:1-16 Obedience, Bible, Books of the Bible, Gospel of John, God, Commandments
February 1, 2022 Law is Not Enough Romans 12:9-21; 13:8-10 Bible, The Law, Christianity, Doctrine, Judgment, Discipleship, Love
November 30, 2010 What an Inheritance! Revelation 21 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 29, 2010 But I Want It! James 4 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 28, 2010 Stealing From God? Malachi 3:1-12 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 27, 2010 Evil Empire Revelation 18:1-20 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 26, 2010 At What Price? John 12:1-8 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 25, 2010 Contentment 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 24, 2010 Sending Provisions Forward Matthew 6:19-21 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 23, 2010 Fair Wages? Isaiah 3:1-15 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 22, 2010 Supporting Christ's Mission? Matthew 28:16-20 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 21, 2010 A Good Time to Give? Matthew 6:19-24 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 20, 2010 To Each According to Their Need Acts 4:32-37 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 19, 2010 A Fool 1 Samuel 25:1-40 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 18, 2010 The Kingdom's Justice First! Matthew 6:25-34 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 17, 2010 Wise Investments Proverbs 17:1-16 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 16, 2010 Being Open-handed Deuteronomy 15:7-15 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 15, 2010 If You Obey, There Should Be No Poor Deuteronomy 15:1-6 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 14, 2010 Careless Extravagance Ezekiel 16:49-50 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 13, 2010 A Privileged Child 1 Kings 12:1-24 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 12, 2010 Pillar of Virtue Ruth 2 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 11, 2010 Being Kind Proverbs 19:7-17 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 10, 2010 Those Who Are Given Much Matthew 25:14-30 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 9, 2010 The Root of Evil 1 Timothy 6:3-10 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 8, 2010 "But I Didn't Do Anything!" Luke 16:19-31 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 7, 2010 Rest in God Deuteronomy 5:12-15 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 6, 2010 Jubilee Celebration Leviticus 25:8-22 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 5, 2010 Toilsome Labor Genesis 3:1-19 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 4, 2010 Taking Good Care Genesis 2:8-15 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 3, 2010 Tending God's Garden Genesis 2:4-15 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 2, 2010 Good Under God Genesis 1:1-25 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 1, 2010 God and Money Ecclesiastes 5:10-20 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship