Author: Steven and Deb Koster

Steven and Deb Koster have a passion for marriages, families, and spiritual growth in the home. Both are ordained ministers in the Christian Reformed Church in North America. Steven formerly served as editor of Today and director of ReFrame's English-language outreach. Deb leads Family Fire, ReFrame’s family ministry at FamilyFire.com and on Facebook. The Kosters have three children.

Devotions by Steven and Deb Koster

Date Title Scripture Reference Topics
July 31, 2015 Jesus and People: Availability Matthew 28:16-20 Mentorship, God, Jesus, Holy Spirit
July 30, 2015 Jesus and His Disciples: Clear Guidance Matthew 28:18-20 Faithfulness, Christianity, Discipleship, Witness, God
July 29, 2015 Holy Spirit: Mentoring and Shaping Us John 14:15-31 Mentorship, Christianity, Discipleship, Transformation, God, Holy Spirit
July 28, 2015 Lydia and the Philippians: Take Initiative Acts 16:13-15 Christianity, Discipleship, Service, Life, Christian Life, Community
July 27, 2015 Daniel: Visible Habits Daniel 6 Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, Disciplines
July 26, 2015 Paul and Timothy: Sharing Brokenness 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Mentorship, Christianity, Discipleship, Grace
July 25, 2015 Paul to Timothy: Follow Your Gifting 1 Timothy 4:11-16 Spiritual Gifts, Christianity, Discipleship, Life, Christian Life, Community
July 24, 2015 Barnabas and Mark: Another Chance Acts 15:36-41 Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness, Discipleship, Life, Christian Life, Community
July 23, 2015 Barnabas and Saul (Paul): Affirmation Acts 9:26-31 Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness, Discipleship, Life, Christian Life, Community
July 22, 2015 Naomi and Ruth: Unintentional Mentor Ruth 1:1-22 Mentorship, Christianity, Discipleship, Witness
July 21, 2015 Mordecai and Esther: Opportune Calling Esther 4:1-17 Obedience, Mentorship, Christianity, Discipleship
July 20, 2015 Hannah and Samuel: Letting Go 1 Samuel 1:21-28 Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, God, Life, Christian Life, Trust
July 19, 2015 Dorcas and the Poor: Generosity Acts 9:36-42 Generosity, Christianity, Discipleship, Life, Christian Life, Community
July 18, 2015 Paul and the Galatians: Redirecting Galatians 1:1-10 Mentorship, Boldness, Christianity, Discipleship
July 17, 2015 Priscilla, Aquila, and Apollos: Guidance Acts 18:24-28 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Christian Life, Community
July 16, 2015 Witnesses to the King: Facing Adversity Daniel 3:8-30 Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Witness
July 15, 2015 Naaman’s Servants: Speaking Truth to Power 2 Kings 5:1-15 Mentorship, Boldness, Christianity, Discipleship
July 14, 2015 Nathan and David: Confrontation 2 Samuel 12:1-13 Compassion, Mentorship, Christianity, Discipleship
July 13, 2015 Epaphras and Colossae: Prayer Colossians 4:10-14 Mentorship, Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer
July 12, 2015 Epaphras and Colossae: Teaching Grace Colossians 1:3-8 Christianity, Doctrine, New Life, Discipleship, Grace, God
July 11, 2015 Abraham and Lot: Relationships First Genesis 13:1-13 Mentorship, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Family & Relationships
July 10, 2015 Philip and the Ethiopian: Loving Questions Acts 8:26-40 God, God's Plan, Life, Christian Life, Trust
July 9, 2015 Elijah and Elisha: Commitment 1 Kings 19:19-21 Mentorship, Christianity, Discipleship, Life, Personal Growth, Commitment
July 8, 2015 Job and Friends: Trusting in God’s Control Job 19:23-29 God, God's Plan, Life, Christian Life, Trust
July 7, 2015 God and Jonah: Radiate Compassion Jonah 4 Compassion, Mentorship, God
July 6, 2015 Eli and Samuel: Listening for God 1 Samuel 3:1-10 Listening, God, God's Plan
July 5, 2015 Moses and Joshua: Moving Past Jealousy Numbers 11:28-29 Mentorship, Christianity, Discipleship, Life, Trials & Challenges, Envy
July 4, 2015 Joseph and His Brothers: Seeing God’s Plan Genesis 45:1-15 God, God's Plan, Life, Trials & Challenges
July 3, 2015 Abraham and Isaac: Obedience Genesis 22:1-14 Obedience, God, God's Plan
July 2, 2015 Elijah and the Widow: Learning to Trust 1 Kings 17:7-16 Obedience, God, God's Plan
July 1, 2015 Jethro and Moses: Sharing Advice Exodus 18:13-27 Wisdom, Mentorship, Christianity, The Church
April 30, 2013 Wash Feet John 13:1-17 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Service, Life, Family & Relationships
April 29, 2013 Confess and Pray James 5:13-20 Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness, Discipleship, Confession, God, God's Kingdom
April 28, 2013 Practicing Patience James 5:7-12 God, God's Kingdom, Life, Trials & Challenges, Personal Growth, Perseverance
April 27, 2013 Humility 1 Peter 5:1-11 Humility, Christianity, Discipleship, Service, God, Holy Spirit
April 26, 2013 Gifts for Glory 1 Peter 4:10-11 Christianity, Discipleship, Service, God, Life, Christian Life, Community
April 25, 2013 Offer Hospitality 1 Peter 4:7-9 Hospitality, Christianity, Discipleship, Church, Life, Christian Life, Community
April 24, 2013 Encourage and Build 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Family & Relationships, Christian Life, Community
April 23, 2013 Justice, Mercy, Compassion Zechariah 7:8-14 Christianity, Discipleship, Worship, Life, Personal Growth, Justice, Christian Life, Community
April 22, 2013 Love Each Other 1 John 4:7-21 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Family & Relationships, Personal Growth, Selflessness
April 21, 2013 Choose to Be Accepting Romans 15:1-13 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, God, Life, Family & Relationships
April 20, 2013 Judgment or Forgiveness Romans 14:1-13 Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness, Discipleship, Grace, Life, Personal Growth, Justice
April 19, 2013 Living in Harmony Romans 12:9-21 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Church, Life, Christian Life, Community
April 18, 2013 Devotion and Honor Romans 12:1-13 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Church, Life, Christian Life, Community
April 17, 2013 Meet and Encourage Hebrews 10:24-25 Christianity, Discipleship, Worship, Church, Life, Family & Relationships
April 16, 2013 Spur On Hebrews 10:19-25 Christianity, Discipleship, Service, God, Life, Family & Relationships
April 15, 2013 Restore, Encourage, Agree, Be at Peace 2 Corinthians 13:5-14 Life, Emotions, Peace, Family & Relationships, Christian Life, Community
April 14, 2013 Wait 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Christianity, Discipleship, Church, Life, Personal Growth, Selfishness, Christian Life, Community
April 13, 2013 Teach and Admonish in Wisdom Colossians 3:12-17 Humility, Life, Family & Relationships, Christian Life, Community
April 12, 2013 Put on New Clothes Colossians 3:1-11 Christianity, Discipleship, Witness, Life, Family & Relationships, Personal Growth, Selflessness
April 11, 2013 Carry Burdens Galatians 6:1-10 Christianity, Discipleship, Service, Life, Family & Relationships, Christian Life, Community
April 10, 2013 Provoking and Envying Galatians 5:22-26 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, God, Holy Spirit, Life, Family & Relationships
April 9, 2013 Bite, Devour, Destroy Galatians 5:13-15 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Faith, Life, Family & Relationships
April 8, 2013 Serve Humbly in Love Galatians 5:13-14 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Service, Life, Christian Life, Community
April 7, 2013 Iron Sharpens Iron Proverbs 13:13-20; 27:17 Life, Family & Relationships, Personal Growth, Selflessness, Christian Life, Community
April 6, 2013 Compassion and Forgiveness Ephesians 4:25-32 Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness, Discipleship, Grace, Life, Family & Relationships
April 5, 2013 Speaking With Psalms Ephesians 5:15-20 Christianity, Discipleship, Worship, Praise, Life, Christian Life, Community
April 4, 2013 Commend His Works Psalm 145:1-7 Bible, The Gospel, Christianity, Discipleship, Witness, Life, Family & Relationships
April 3, 2013 Members of One Body Ephesians 4:17-25 Christianity, Doctrine, New Life, Truth, Life, Family & Relationships
April 2, 2013 Help to Stand Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Family & Relationships, Christian Life, Community
April 1, 2013 Avoiding Advantage Leviticus 25:14-19 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Family & Relationships, Personal Growth, Selfishness