Author: Steven Koster
Former Executive Editor of Today
Rev. Dr. Steven Koster joined Back to God Ministries International in 2006 and soon launched ReFrame Media with a fresh vision for media and technology to build disciples and communities in Christ. During his time as Director of ReFrame, he also served as the Executive Editor of Today. Steven stepped down from these roles in 2019 as he felt led to focus on new challenges, including doctoral research and their family’s bed and breakfast in Grand Rapids. He and his wife Deb have three adult children and enjoy leading pre-marital counseling and marriage enrichment seminars. Steven continues to collaborate with Deb to produce our marriage and family ministry, Family Fire.
Blog Posts by Steven Koster
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Seeking God in Suffering
Steven Koster
How do we deal with the difficulties we face? In this month’s series of devotions about seeking God in suffering, Bonny Mulder-Behnia...Read →
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Psalm 119
Steven Koster
Psalm 119 is especially appropriate for us at the beginning of this new year. Whether we’re newly committed or recommitted to Scripture...Read →
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Jesus’ Family
Steven Koster
The Today devotional will focus on many biblical names during the month of December. How do various people relate to Jesus in...Read →
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Questions in the Bible
Steven Koster
The Today devotional will focus on biblical questions during the month of November. What questions do we find in Scripture? What lessons...Read →
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The Eyes of Your Heart
Steven Koster
During the month of October, Today devotionals will focus on biblical pictures. What images do we find in Scripture? How can you...Read →
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Encountering Jesus
Steven Koster
The Today devotional will focus on the first five chapters of the book of Revelation during September.Read →
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Earthly Treasures, Heavenly Treasure
Steven Koster
The Today devotional will focus on the concept of treasures during August. What’s most valuable to you? How can you be a...Read →
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Eyes Open to God
Steven Koster
As the Today devotional reflects on stories from the book of Judges this month, we find God’s people in an ongoing cycle...Read →
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The Early Church: The Path to Changing the World
Steven Koster
This month’s Today readings study the early church. We will see those stories’ significance both then and now as we consider “The...Read →
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He Ascended Into Heaven
Steven Koster
Our Today readings this month focus on Jesus’ ascension. We will consider both how Jesus prepared his disciples and what difference the...Read →
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Bedrock Beliefs
Steven Koster
In April, our Today readings focus on the teachings of the Canons of Dort, a document written years ago that clarifies some...Read →
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Announcing a New Editor for Today
Steven Koster
Our Managing Editor, Eleanor Lamsma, is retiring after many years of faithful service with the Today devotional. Rev. Jeff Bulthuis will now...Read →
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Prophet, Priest, and King
Steven Koster
In March, our Today readings focus on the roles Jesus serves as our Prophet, Priest, and King. And it also explains how...Read →
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Kingdom Living
Steven Koster
This month our Today readings focus on the kingdom of God, as described by Jesus in the gospels. Our theme this month...Read →
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Jesus on Main Street
Steven Koster
This month our Today readings focus on stories of Jesus as he spent time and ministered to people in the cities and...Read →
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The Jesse Tree
Steven Koster
This month our Today readings focus on the Jesse Tree, a special way to celebrate Advent by referencing symbols and characters from...Read →
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Rocks and Stones
Steven Koster
This month our Today readings focus on rocks and stones, and how they are used as metaphors in the Bible to portray...Read →
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Images of Salvation
Steven Koster
This month our Today readings focus on pictures—pictures that the Bible portrays to describe the way of salvation and our walk with...Read →
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Prayer: Heart to Heart with God
Steven Koster
This month our Today readings focus on the topic of prayer—effective communication between God and his children. Our theme this month is...Read →
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The Discipline of Hospitality
Steven Koster
This month our Today readings help us to focus on the spiritual gift of hospitality that each of us must practice as...Read →
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Our Faith Journey
Steven Koster
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What is Easter All About?
Steven Koster
Let’s cut through the clutter and take a look at the true meaning of Easter.Read →
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What are Ash Wednesday and Lent All About?
Steven Koster
The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and runs through to Easter. Like Advent before Christmas, Lent is a time...Read →
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The Whole Bible—Old and New Testaments
Steven Koster
This month our Today readings take us through a variety of Bible passages to show how the Old and New Testaments are...Read →
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The Reformation for Today
Steven Koster
This month our Today readings focus on the Reformation, commemorating the 500th anniversary of the date when Martin Luther nailed 95 theses...Read →
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Gratitude's Song
Steven Koster
This month our Today readings will focus on the concept of gratitude. From Genesis to Revelation, we will explore passages that show...Read →
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Life In God's Garden
Steven Koster
This month our Today readings will use references to gardening and planting from Scripture to show how God as the divine gardener...Read →
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Malachi: Our Heavenly Father Loves Us
Steven Koster
This month our Today readings will focus on the Old Testament minor prophet book of Malachi as we learn how much “Our...Read →
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From Here to Jerusalem and Beyond
Steven Koster
Our April 2017 Today readings take us to “Jerusalem and Beyond,” reflecting on the events during the first Holy Week, Easter Day...Read →
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Lent: Rejection and Repentance
Steven Koster
Our March theme for the Today devotions, written by my former pastor, Rev. Fred Bultman, is called “Lent: Rejection and Repentance.”Read →
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The Greatest Stories Ever Told
Steven Koster
This month our Today readings will center around the parables of Jesus. These are stories that Jesus told about seemingly simple activities...Read →
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Ruth and Esther: Wise Living Far from Home
Steven Koster
This month our Today readings will focus on two women whose stories we find in the Bible: Ruth and Esther. We’ll see...Read →
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Advent Hope
Steven Koster
This month our Today devotional readings focus on hope. As we walk through the weeks of Advent and celebrate Christmas, it’s good...Read →
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The Power of a Grateful Heart
Steven Koster
This month our Today readings will focus on the concept of gratitude. Whether we look forward to the Thanksgiving holiday or have...Read →
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Stand in God’s Strength
Steven Koster
In August, our devotions in Today, written by Rev. John Kuperus, will revolve around the theme “Stand in God’s Strength.” We’ll learn...Read →
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Names, Titles, and Work of the Holy Spirit
Steven Koster
This month, our readings, written by Pastor Kurt Selles, will teach us more about the Holy Spirit, the third person of the...Read →
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Lessons from Luke
Steven Koster
Our readings for May, “Lessons from Luke,” are centered on the first six chapters of Luke’s Gospel in the New Testament. Pastor...Read →
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How can we learn to live like a Christian?
Steven Koster
Pastor David Den Haan has written our Today devotional readings for April, "The Education of Moses." We'll follow the Old Testament hero...Read →
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Near the Cross
Steven Koster
Our March theme for the Today devotionals is “Near the Cross,” written by Pastor Tom Groelsema. Our readings this month will help...Read →
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God’s Work and Ours
Steven Koster
Our upcoming theme in February for the Today devotionals will be “God’s Work and Ours,” written by Pastor Rob Toornstra.Read →
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This God We Worship
Steven Koster
Our upcoming theme in January for the Today devotionals will be “This God We Worship,” written by Pastor George R Young.Read →
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Devotional Introduction: November-December 2015
Steven Koster
Steven Koster introduces the themes for the November-December 2015 devotional content.Read →
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Devotional Introduction: September-October 2015
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Steven Koster introduces the themes for the September-October 2015 devotional content.Read →
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Devotional Introduction: July-August 2015
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Steven Koster introduces the themes for the July-August 2015 devotional content.Read →
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Devotional Introduction: May-June 2015
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Steven Koster introduces the themes for the May-June 2015 devotional content.Read →
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Devotional Introduction: March-April 2015
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Steven Koster introduces the themes for the March-April 2015 devotional content.Read →
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Devotional Introduction: January-February 2015
Steven Koster
Steven Koster introduces the themes for the January-February devotional content.Read →