Considering the Bees
June 30, 2026
(Note: Darrell Delaney was approved as the new director of ReFrame Ministries.)
How do you feel about bees? Whether you’re scared of them, fascinated by them, or thankful to God for them, they have many lessons to teach us—as Don Byker, this month’s author, will show us.
In Don’s younger days, he learned from relatives that his last name, Byker, means “beekeeper.” Then, about 20 years ago, he started beekeeping with one of his sons. They took a class, got hive boxes and other equipment, and purchased a batch of live bees.
Their experiences and observations, along with learning from other beekeepers, has been fascinating. For Don, this has reinforced his commitment to care for bees as well as all of God’s creation. I’m sure all of us will appreciate bees more this month as we consider the bees.
Don Byker has been a pastor, a chaplain, and a seminary administrator. Now retired, he serves as a neighbor, church member, and community volunteer. He and his wife, Donna, have four married children and four grandchildren.
As you read the Today devotions this month, may you be refreshed, refocused, and renewed in God’s Word!
Start with day one of Considering the Bees here or download the full PDF.
About the author — Darrell Delaney
Rev. Darrell Delaney was appointed as the Director of ReFrame Ministries in June 2026. He is also a pastor, leadership coach, and has been a co-host of ReFrame’s podcast ministry Groundwork since 2021. Shaped by a story that includes early responsibility in a home marked by addiction, and later seasons of burnout and renewal, Darrell is committed to helping people return to who they are in Jesus Christ so they can live with clarity, identity, and purpose. He is the founder of Strategic Design Consultants and creator of the Lead From Wholeness™ framework, equipping values-driven leaders to build healthy rhythms, resilient teams, and mission-aligned lives. Darrell is a PhD candidate in Organizational Leadership. He and his wife, Kia, have three children. He enjoys family time, walking, reading, basketball, chess, and video games.
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