Author: George Vink

Pastor George Vink has served as a pastor in the Christian Reformed Church for more than 30 years in British Columbia, Montana, Michigan, and California. He and his wife, Shirley, have four married sons and nine grandchildren.

Devotions by George Vink

Date Title Scripture Reference Topics
April 30, 2019 A Passionate Prayer John 17:13-26 Christianity, Discipleship, Being the Church, Prayer, Life, Personal Growth, Sanctification, Christian Life, Following Jesus
April 29, 2019 Never, Never! John 10:22-30 Assurance, Christianity, Doctrine, Life, Trials & Challenges, Opposition
April 28, 2019 To Be Faithful 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Assurance, Faithfulness, Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness, Christian Life
April 27, 2019 We Can Persevere Romans 7:14-25 Assurance, Faithfulness, Life, Personal Growth, Perseverance
April 26, 2019 Growing to Know Our Lord 2 Peter 1:1-11 Obedience, God, Holy Spirit, Life, Personal Growth, Sanctification, Christian Life
April 25, 2019 The Holy Spirit - A Heart Changer Ezekiel 36:24-32 Obedience, Christianity, Salvation, God, Holy Spirit
April 24, 2019 Glory to God! John 15:1-8 Christianity, Discipleship, Witness, God, Holy Spirit, Life, Personal Growth, Sanctification, Christian Life
April 23, 2019 God's Doing! Ephesians 1:3-14 Theology, Christianity, Salvation, God, God's Will
April 22, 2019 Keep Singing! Romans 8:31-39 Resurrection, Assurance, Christianity, Discipleship, Worship, Seasons, Easter
April 21, 2019 Peace! John 20:1-23 Resurrection, Bible, Life of Jesus, Life, Emotions, Joy, Seasons, Easter
April 20, 2019 The Temporary Tomb John 19:38-42 Bible, Life of Jesus, Life, Trials & Challenges, Death, Fear, Seasons, Easter
April 19, 2019 Ultimate Love John 15:9-17 Obedience, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, The Cross
April 18, 2019 The Look of Love Luke 22:47-62 Bible, Bible Characters, Peter, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Grace
April 17, 2019 Christ in Me Galatians 2:20-21 Bible, The Law, Christianity, Salvation, Doctrine, Justification, Discipleship, Grace
April 16, 2019 Christ and His Church Matthew 16:13-20 Assurance, Christianity, Discipleship, Praise, The Church, Great Commission
April 15, 2019 Justified Romans 4:16-25 Theology, Christianity, Salvation, Doctrine, Justification
April 14, 2019 God's Eternal Plan John 12:12-19 Christianity, Discipleship, Praise, God, God's Plan
April 13, 2019 Our Rejoicing Romans 4:1-8 Faithfulness, Christianity, Salvation, Life, Emotions, Joy, Pride
April 12, 2019 Our Good Shepherd John 10:11-21 Christianity, Sin, Salvation, Doctrine, Atonement
April 11, 2019 Compassion Isaiah 42:1-9 Compassion, Assurance, Theology, Christianity, Discipleship, Grace
April 10, 2019 Worthy of Suffering Philippians 1:27-30 Life, Emotions, Joy, Trials & Challenges, Persecution, Suffering, Christian Life
April 9, 2019 Response Needed! Romans 10:16-21 Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Life, Personal Growth, Choices
April 8, 2019 Beautiful Feet Romans 10:9-15 Evangelism, Bible, Good News, Books of the Bible, Isaiah
April 7, 2019 Light Has Come John 3:16-21 Evangelism, Christianity, Sin, Salvation
April 6, 2019 By Grace and Through Faith Romans 3:19-26 Bible, Good News, Christianity, Sin, Life, Emotions, Hope
April 5, 2019 Noah and the Lord Genesis 6:5-22 Obedience, Bible, Bible Characters, Noah, God, Holy Spirit
April 4, 2019 Our Corruption Genesis 4:1-12 Sacrifice, Christianity, Sin, Doctrine, Creation
April 3, 2019 Messed Up Romans 1:18-25 Christianity, Sin, Doctrine, Creation, Discipleship, Praise, Life, Christian Life, Resisting God
April 2, 2019 Chosen, Loved, Called Ephesians 1:3-6 Chosen, Theology, Christianity, Salvation, God, God's Plan
April 1, 2019 Based on the Bible Acts 17:10-12 Authority, Bible, God's Word, Christianity, Doctrine
November 30, 2017 From the Heart Ephesians 5:8-21 Thankfulness, Christianity, Discipleship, Love
November 29, 2017 True Hospitality Matthew 25:31-40 Hospitality, Kindness, Christianity, Discipleship, Love
November 28, 2017 Living Means Loving 1 Peter 4:1-11 Hospitality, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Family & Relationships
November 27, 2017 Submission Involves Service Ephesians 5:21-33 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Family & Relationships
November 26, 2017 Loving Means Submitting Matthew 20:20-28 Christianity, Discipleship, Service, Life, Family & Relationships
November 25, 2017 Kindness, Compassion, Forgiveness Ephesians 4:29-5:8 Kindness, Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness
November 24, 2017 The New Way of Love Ephesians 4:17-5:2 Kindness, Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness, Discipleship, Love
November 23, 2017 Freedom Leads to Humble Service Galatians 5:1, 13-15 Humility, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Service
November 22, 2017 Free to Serve One Another Galatians 5:13-14 Christianity, Discipleship, Service, Life, Personal Growth, Choices
November 21, 2017 Getting Along Is Essential 1 Corinthians 1:4-17 Unity, Faithfulness, Christianity, Discipleship, Love
November 20, 2017 Living in Harmony Is Necessary Romans 12:9-16 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Family & Relationships
November 19, 2017 Acceptance With No Favoritism James 2:1-13 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Christian Life, Community
November 18, 2017 Accepting One Another Romans 15:1-13 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Family & Relationships
November 17, 2017 “I’m Praying for You; Please Pray for Me” Romans 1:8-10 Unity, Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer
November 16, 2017 Too Busy to Pray? James 5:13-20 Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, Life, Christian Life, Community
November 15, 2017 Praying for One Another Ephesians 6:10-20 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Prayer
November 14, 2017 Loving Means Using My Gifts 1 Peter 4:7-11 Spiritual Gifts, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Service
November 13, 2017 Using Our Spirit-given Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:4-27 Spiritual Gifts, Christianity, Doctrine, Glory
November 12, 2017 More About Encouragement Romans 12:1-8 Kindness, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Service
November 11, 2017 The Urgency of Encouragement Hebrews 10:19-25 Assurance, Life, Trials & Challenges
November 10, 2017 Encouragement 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Assurance, Life, Family & Relationships
November 9, 2017 Confession and Forgiveness James 5:13-18 Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness, Discipleship, Confession
November 8, 2017 Room for David, Room for Me Psalm 32 Christianity, Discipleship, Confession, Life, Family & Relationships
November 7, 2017 It’s All About Humility Philippians 2:1-11 Humility, Life, Personal Growth, Choices
November 6, 2017 It’s Not About You Romans 12:1-13 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Grace
November 5, 2017 Difficult but Necessary 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 Mercy, Christianity, Sin, Discipleship, Love
November 4, 2017 Speaking the Truth in Love Colossians 3:12-17 Christianity, Doctrine, Truth, Discipleship, Love
November 3, 2017 The Greatest Is Love 1 Corinthians 13 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Trials & Challenges
November 2, 2017 It’s in the Doing 1 John 4:7-21 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, God, Attributes of God
November 1, 2017 The Ultimate Command John 13:34-35 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Family & Relationships
October 31, 2015 A Wise Woman Proverbs 31:10-31 Wisdom, Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs
October 30, 2015 What to Ask Proverbs 30:1-9 Wisdom, Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs
October 29, 2015 Hearing From Mother Proverbs 23:29-35; 31:1-9 Wisdom, Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs
October 28, 2015 A Father’s Joy Proverbs 29:1-11 Wisdom, Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs
October 27, 2015 Your “Heart Condition” Proverbs 27:19-27 Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs, Life, Personal Growth
October 26, 2015 Drip, Drip, Drip Proverbs 27:10-16 Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs, Life, Christian Life, Submission
October 25, 2015 Letting Sparks Fly Proverbs 27:1-6, 17 Wisdom, Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs
October 24, 2015 Wise to Be Humble Proverbs: 25:1-7 Humility, Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs
October 23, 2015 Example, Example, Example! Proverbs 22:1-6 Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs, Christianity, Discipleship, Witness
October 22, 2015 A Good Name Proverbs 22:1, 17-23 Integrity, Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs
October 21, 2015 Honoring Parents Proverbs 23:15-25 Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs, Life, Family & Relationships
October 20, 2015 A Crown of Splendor Proverbs 16:23-33 Wisdom, Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs
October 19, 2015 An Unusual Meal Proverbs 15:1-17 Hospitality, Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs
October 18, 2015 A Heart at Peace Proverbs 14:29-35 Wisdom, Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs
October 17, 2015 A Wise Friend—a Gift From God Proverbs 13:15-20 Wisdom, Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs
October 16, 2015 A Healing Tongue Proverbs 12:17-28 Wisdom, Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs
October 15, 2015 Giving and Being Refreshed Proverbs 11:24-31 Generosity, Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs
October 14, 2015 Love’s Covering Proverbs 10:12-20 Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs, Christianity, Discipleship, Love
October 13, 2015 Remembering the Righteous Proverbs 10:1-11 Wisdom, Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs
October 12, 2015 The Banquet Invitation Proverbs 9:1-12 Wisdom, Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs
October 11, 2015 Living Life to the Fullest Proverbs 8:32-36 Wisdom, Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs
October 10, 2015 Jealousy and Anger: Good Emotions? Proverbs 6:20-24, 32-34 Wisdom, Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs, Life, Trials & Challenges, Envy
October 9, 2015 Heart Purity Needed Proverbs 5:1-6, 15-18, 21-23 Purity, Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs
October 8, 2015 Guarding Your Heart Proverbs 4:1, 5-9, 20-27 Wisdom, Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs
October 7, 2015 Being Good Neighbors Proverbs 3:27-32 Hospitality, Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs
October 6, 2015 The Lord’s Good Discipline Proverbs 3:11-20 Discipline, Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs
October 5, 2015 Knowing What to Do Proverbs 3:1-12 Knowledge, Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs
October 4, 2015 Storing up Truths Proverbs 2:1-11 Wisdom, Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs
October 3, 2015 Are You Simple, or What? Proverbs 1:20-33 Wisdom, Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs
October 2, 2015 Lead Me Not Into Temptation Proverbs 1:8-19 Wisdom, Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs
October 1, 2015 Wisdom, Life’s Essential Element Proverbs 1:1-7 Wisdom, Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs
March 31, 2013 Blessed Believers John 20:18-31 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, The Cross, Seasons, Easter
March 30, 2013 Fearful Followers John 19:38-42 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, The Cross
March 29, 2013 A Confident Christ Dies Luke 23:44-49 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, The Cross, God, God the Father
March 28, 2013 A Beloved's Betrayal Luke 22:47-53 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness, Discipleship, Love
March 27, 2013 A Follower's Gratitude Mark 14:3-11 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, The Cross, God, God's Plan
March 26, 2013 Giving God His Due Mark 12:13-17 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, Discipleship, Service, Stewardship
March 25, 2013 It's a House of Prayer, But ... Mark 11:15-18 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, Church
March 24, 2013 The Whole World? John 12:12-19 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, The Cross, Life, Trials & Challenges, Suffering
March 23, 2013 The Lord's Look Luke 22:54-62 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Personal Growth, Redemption
March 22, 2013 I Am He John 18:1-11 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, The Cross, Life, Trials & Challenges, Suffering
March 21, 2013 Believe in God and in Me John 13:33-14:6 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, Doctrine, Eternal Life, Life, Trials & Challenges, Comfort
March 20, 2013 Thirty Pieces of Silver Matthew 26:14-16 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Christian Life, Trust
March 19, 2013 Christ's Authority Matthew 21:6-17, 23-27 Bible, Life of Jesus, God, Jesus, Seasons, Easter
March 18, 2013 A Focused Lord Jesus Luke 19:28-34 Bible, Life of Jesus, God, Jesus, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
March 17, 2013 Seeking and Saving Luke 19:1-10 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, Salvation, Discipleship, Stewardship
March 16, 2013 Letting It All Go Mark 10:17-27 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, Doctrine, Eternal Life, Life, Personal Growth, Wealth
March 15, 2013 Looking at Ourselves Luke 18:9-14 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness, Discipleship, Grace
March 14, 2013 Where Are the Other Nine? Luke 17:11-19 Thankfulness, Bible, Life of Jesus, Life, Trials & Challenges, Suffering
March 13, 2013 The Why of His Coming Matthew 20:20-28 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, The Cross, Life, Trials & Challenges, Suffering
March 12, 2013 Not Listening Again? Matthew 20:17-19 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, The Cross, Life, Trials & Challenges, Suffering
March 11, 2013 Greatness in the Kingdom Matthew 18:1-5 Christianity, Discipleship, God, God's Kingdom, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
March 10, 2013 A Faithful Father Luke 15:11-32 Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness, Discipleship, Love, God, God the Father
March 9, 2013 Counting the Cost Luke 14:25-35 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, The Cross, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
March 8, 2013 The Savior's Sorrow Luke 13:31-35 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, Discipleship, Repentance, The Cross
March 7, 2013 Jesus Facing His "Baptism" Luke 12:49-53 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, Doctrine, New Life, The Cross
March 6, 2013 Kingdom Priorities Luke 12:22-34 Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, God, God's Kingdom, Life, Christian Life, Trust
March 5, 2013 Greater Than Jonah Luke 11:29-32 Christianity, Doctrine, Heaven, God, Jesus, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
March 4, 2013 Persistent Prayers Luke 11:1-8 Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, God, Jesus, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
March 3, 2013 Distracted Followers Luke 10:38-42 Christianity, Discipleship, Worship, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
March 2, 2013 Resolute Followers Luke 9:57-62 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
March 1, 2013 A Resolute Jesus! Luke 9:51-56 Bible, Life of Jesus, God, Jesus, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
October 31, 2009 Growing in Grace 2 Peter 3:11-18 Life, Family & Relationships
October 30, 2009 Peter Cries Out Matthew 14:22-32 Life, Family & Relationships
October 29, 2009 Admitting a Problem Luke 8: 40-56 Life, Family & Relationships
October 28, 2009 What a Moment! Luke 9:28-36 Life, Family & Relationships
October 27, 2009 Leisure Time Needed! Mark 6:30-34 Life, Family & Relationships
October 26, 2009 Ultimate Table Talk John 13:12-17 Life, Family & Relationships
October 25, 2009 Sharing Together Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Life, Family & Relationships
October 24, 2009 Serving the Body Romans 12:1-8 Life, Family & Relationships
October 23, 2009 Serving Wholeheartedly Ephesians 6:1-9 Life, Family & Relationships
October 22, 2009 Minding Your Business 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 Life, Family & Relationships
October 21, 2009 Restoring yet Respecting Galatians 6:1-5 Life, Family & Relationships
October 20, 2009 Our Commitments Show Acts 4:32-37 Life, Family & Relationships
October 19, 2009 Sharing a Commitment Genesis 17:1-10 Life, Family & Relationships
October 18, 2009 Working Together Acts 2:1-4 Life, Family & Relationships
October 17, 2009 Enjoying Each Other Psalm 133 Life, Family & Relationships
October 16, 2009 Another Good Custom Luke 4:14-22 Life, Family & Relationships
October 15, 2009 Having Regular Customs Job 1:1-5 Life, Family & Relationships
October 14, 2009 Confessing Our Wrongs Psalm 106:1-12 Life, Family & Relationships
October 13, 2009 Learning From Examples Philippians 4:2-9 Life, Family & Relationships
October 12, 2009 Being Responsible Jonah 1 Life, Family & Relationships
October 11, 2009 Sharing Responsibility Genesis 39:1-6 Life, Family & Relationships
October 10, 2009 Needed Today: a Good Laugh Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Life, Family & Relationships
October 9, 2009 Playing or Praying? Isaiah 11:1-9 Life, Family & Relationships
October 8, 2009 The Need to Trust Others Luke 16:10-13 Life, Family & Relationships
October 7, 2009 Trusting Your God Romans 15:7-13 Life, Family & Relationships
October 6, 2009 Respecting Others 1 Peter 3:8-16 Life, Family & Relationships
October 5, 2009 Respecting Our God Malachi 1:6-9 Life, Family & Relationships
October 4, 2009 Always Encouraging 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Life, Family & Relationships
October 3, 2009 Strong Words 2 Samuel 19:1-8 Life, Family & Relationships
October 2, 2009 Talking the Truth Ephesians 4:7-16 Life, Family & Relationships
October 1, 2009 Talking About Listening James 1:12-27 Life, Family & Relationships