Author: Bob Heerspink

Dr. Robert Heerspink was director of Back to God Ministries International from 2006 until 2011, when he passed away. He had previously pastored several Christian Reformed churches. Bob loved to write and was a frequent contributor to the Today devotional.

Devotions by Bob Heerspink

Date Title Scripture Reference Topics
February 29, 2012 Teamwork Philippians 1:1-6 Bible, The Gospel, Christianity, The Church, God, God's Kingdom
February 28, 2012 The Circle Broken Colossians 2:6-15 Christianity, Discipleship, Grace, God, God's Kingdom, Life, Christian Life, Missions
February 27, 2012 God's Adopted Family John 14:15-31 God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Life, Christian Life, Community
February 26, 2012 The One and Only Isaiah 44:6-17 Bible, The Gospel, Christianity, Doctrine, Truth, Discipleship, Witness
February 25, 2012 Finding Jesus Matthew 26:6-13 Christianity, Discipleship, Being the Church, Service, God, Jesus
February 24, 2012 Prayer Power Revelation 8:1-5 Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, Praise, God
February 23, 2012 The Exclusive Christ John 14:1-14 Bible, The Gospel, Christianity, Doctrine, Truth, God, Jesus
February 22, 2012 Joy in Understanding Nehemiah 8:1-12 Bible, God's Word, Christianity, Discipleship, Worship, Life, Emotions, Joy
February 21, 2012 Hidden Believers 1 Kings 19:9-18 Christianity, Discipleship, Witness, The Church, Life, Christian Life, Missions
February 20, 2012 Pass It On 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Life, Trials & Challenges, Comfort, Suffering, Christian Life
February 19, 2012 Kingdom Alignment Revelation 7:9-17 Christianity, Discipleship, Life, Christian Life, Missions
February 18, 2012 And in First Place ... Matthew 10:32-42 Christianity, Salvation, Life, Christian Life
February 17, 2012 Dinner's Ready! Luke 15:1-7 Christianity, Discipleship, Service, Life, Christian Life, Community
February 16, 2012 The Cost of Holiness 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Christianity, The Church, God, Jesus, Life, Trials & Challenges, Persecution
February 15, 2012 Guilt and Grace Psalm 32 Guilt, Christianity, Sin, Doctrine, Forgiveness
February 14, 2012 On the Cutting Edge of the Kingdom Ephesians 6:10-20 Bible, The Gospel, Good News, God, God's Kingdom
February 13, 2012 The Way of Prosperity Matthew 25:31-46 Bible, The Gospel, Christianity, Doctrine, Truth
February 12, 2012 Drink and Live John 4:1-14 Christianity, Doctrine, Eternal Life, God, Jesus, Life, Christian Life, Missions
February 11, 2012 Stocking Feet Exodus 3:1-10 Humility, Christianity, Discipleship, Worship, God
February 10, 2012 The Gifts of the Nations Revelation 21:15-27 Eternity, Christianity, Discipleship, Worship, The Church
February 9, 2012 Let the Walls Fall Down Ephesians 2:11-22 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Service, Life, Christian Life, Community
February 7, 2012 Practicing Pentecost Genesis 11:1-9 Bible, The Gospel, God, Jesus, Life, Christian Life, Community
February 6, 2012 The Gift of Hospitality Genesis 18:1-8 Hospitality, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, God, Jesus
February 5, 2012 Held by God Proverbs 28:18-28 God, Life, Christian Life, Trust
February 4, 2012 Gospel Power Isaiah 55 Bible, The Bible, The Gospel, God's Word
February 3, 2012 Hearing God in Surprising Places 2 Kings 5:1-14 Bible, Good News, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Witness
February 2, 2012 Who Are the Missionaries? Jeremiah 20:7-13 Bible, The Gospel, Christianity, Discipleship, Witness, Life, Christian Life, Missions
February 1, 2012 Where Are the Christians? Isaiah 2:1-5 Bible, The Gospel, Christianity, The Church, Life, Christian Life, Missions
January 31, 2009 Absolutely Positively Revelation 5:6-14 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 30, 2009 The Old Made New Revelation 21:1-5 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 29, 2009 A Physical Salvation 1 Corinthians 15:42-57 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 28, 2009 End of the Cover-up 1 John 1 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 27, 2009 Life Together Acts 2:42-47 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 26, 2009 God's Global People Colossians 3:1-11 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 25, 2009 Becoming Who We Are 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 24, 2009 Family Ties 1 Timothy 3:14-16 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 23, 2009 You and the Spirit John 14:22-27 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 22, 2009 The Son and the Spirit John 14:15-21 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 21, 2009 Before the Bench Matthew 25:31-46 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 20, 2009 Waiting for God Matthew 24:1-14 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 19, 2009 Ascension: the View From Above Acts 7:51-60 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 18, 2009 Ascension: the View From Below Acts 1:1-11 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 17, 2009 Easter People Matthew 28:1-10 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 16, 2009 Descent to Hell Psalm 22 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 15, 2009 Able to Save Matthew 27:32-44 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 14, 2009 A Judge's Verdict John 18:28-40 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 13, 2009 Heaven Came Down Colossians 2:6-15 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 12, 2009 Christ's Title-and Yours Luke 4:14-21 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 11, 2009 Jesus, Name Above All Names Matthew 1:18-25 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 10, 2009 It's All About Jesus Colossians 1:15-20 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 9, 2009 Three-personed God Matthew 3:13-17 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 8, 2009 The Caring Father Genesis 45:1-11 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 7, 2009 A Peek in the Mirror James 1:19-27 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 6, 2009 Who Am I? Genesis 1 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 5, 2009 Glory All Around Psalm 19 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 4, 2009 Return to Our Father Romans 8:1-17 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 3, 2009 … And Your Name Is? Exodus 3:1-15 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 2, 2009 In … the Book 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Bible, Books of the Bible
January 1, 2009 I Believe… 1 John 4:1-6 Bible, Books of the Bible
December 31, 2007 The Scandal of Discipleship Matthew 10:32-42 Seasons, Christmas
December 30, 2007 Pondering Jesus Luke 2:41-52 Seasons, Christmas
December 29, 2007 Division Luke 12:49-53 Seasons, Christmas
December 28, 2007 Parting Peace Luke 2:21-40 Seasons, Christmas
December 27, 2007 The Christmas Planting Matthew 2:13-23; Ezekiel 17:22-24 Seasons, Christmas
December 26, 2007 Gifts Fit for a King Matthew 2:7-12 Seasons, Christmas
December 25, 2007 "O Come, Let Us Adore Him!" Matthew 2:1-6 Seasons, Christmas
December 24, 2007 Starry Night Numbers 24:15-19 Seasons, Christmas
December 23, 2007 Songs of Shalom Isaiah 9:1-7 Seasons, Christmas
December 22, 2007 Scandalous Witness Luke 2:8-20 Seasons, Christmas
December 21, 2007 A Crib for the Christ Luke 2:1-7 Seasons, Christmas
December 20, 2007 Place of Plenty Ruth 1 Seasons, Christmas
December 19, 2007 Place of Pain Genesis 35:16-20 Seasons, Christmas
December 18, 2007 Little Town of Big Beginnings Micah 5:1-5 Seasons, Christmas
December 17, 2007 God at Work Philippians 2:5-11 Seasons, Christmas
December 16, 2007 Joseph?S Scandalous Mess Matthew 1:18-25 Seasons, Christmas
December 15, 2007 When Upside-down Is Right-side Up Luke 1:46-55 Seasons, Christmas
December 14, 2007 Risk Luke 1:26-38 Seasons, Christmas
December 13, 2007 Bathsheba 2 Samuel 11:1-5 Seasons, Christmas
December 12, 2007 Ruth Ruth 4:13-22 Seasons, Christmas
December 11, 2007 Rahab Joshua 2 Seasons, Christmas
December 10, 2007 Tamar and Judah Genesis 38:24-30 Seasons, Christmas
December 9, 2007 Royal Pedigree Matthew 1:1-17 Seasons, Christmas
December 8, 2007 Advent Prophet Luke 3:1-14 Seasons, Christmas
December 7, 2007 Just John John 1:19-28 Seasons, Christmas
December 6, 2007 Fitting Together the Pieces Luke 1:67-80 Seasons, Christmas
December 5, 2007 The Name Game Luke 1:57-66 Seasons, Christmas
December 4, 2007 The Delayed Blessing Luke 1:18-25 Seasons, Christmas
December 3, 2007 Doubter Luke 1:5-18 Seasons, Christmas
December 2, 2007 The Christmas Prophecy Genesis 3:1-19 Seasons, Christmas
December 1, 2007 The Scandals of Christmas 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Seasons, Christmas
February 28, 2006 The Last Dash Hebrews 12:1-3 Christianity, Discipleship
February 27, 2006 Heaven on Earth Revelation 21:1-5 Christianity, Discipleship
February 26, 2006 The Wake-up Call 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 Christianity, Discipleship
February 25, 2006 Unexpected Visitor Revelation 3:1-6 Christianity, Discipleship
February 24, 2006 A Shepherd for the Dark Places Psalm 23 Christianity, Discipleship
February 23, 2006 A Witness Before Kings Acts 25:1-12 Christianity, Discipleship
February 22, 2006 Not My Will but Yours Acts 26:9-18 Christianity, Discipleship
February 21, 2006 Coming Home Luke 15:11-32 Christianity, Discipleship
February 20, 2006 Crossing the River John 5:16-30 Christianity, Discipleship
February 19, 2006 Go! Matthew 28:16-20 Christianity, Discipleship
February 18, 2006 A View From the Throne Acts 1:1-11 Christianity, Discipleship
February 17, 2006 Easter Travels John 20:1-18 Christianity, Discipleship
February 16, 2006 Descent Into Hell Matthew 27:45-50 Christianity, Discipleship
February 15, 2006 Follow the Leader Matthew 9:9-13 Christianity, Discipleship
February 14, 2006 Wilderness Journey Luke 4:1-13 Christianity, Discipleship
February 13, 2006 Power-equipped Matthew 3:13-17 Christianity, Discipleship
February 12, 2006 The Greatest Journey John 1:1-14 Christianity, Discipleship
February 11, 2006 Memory and Hope Psalm 135 Christianity, Discipleship
February 10, 2006 Building Stamina Exodus 16:1-8 Christianity, Discipleship
February 9, 2006 The Hard Work of Standing Still Exodus 14:1-14 Christianity, Discipleship
February 8, 2006 Who, Me? Exodus 3:1-15 Christianity, Discipleship
February 7, 2006 Life on the Run Genesis 28:10-22 Christianity, Discipleship
February 6, 2006 Faith Journey Genesis 11:31-12:9 Christianity, Discipleship
February 5, 2006 Name-builders Genesis 11:1-9 Christianity, Discipleship
February 4, 2006 East of Eden Genesis 3:14-24 Christianity, Discipleship
February 3, 2006 A Walk in the Park Genesis 3:1-10 Christianity, Discipleship
February 2, 2006 Descent of the Dove Genesis 1:1-5 Christianity, Discipleship
February 1, 2006 On the Road With God Acts 24:1-16 Christianity, Discipleship