Author: John Van Schepen

Dr. John Van Schepen is a retired pastor who served churches in Washington, Wisconsin, Indiana, Oregon and California. He and his wife, Willie, have been blessed with five children and several grandchildren.

Devotions by John Van Schepen

Date Title Scripture Reference Topics
December 31, 2019 Look to Jesus Hebrews 12:1-3 Faithfulness, Bible, Good News, Christianity, Salvation, Life, Christian Life, Focus, Following Jesus
December 30, 2019 The Jesus Family Mark 3:20-34 Bible, Books of the Bible, Mark, Christianity, The Church, God, God's Will, Life, Family & Relationships
December 29, 2019 James the Believer Matthew 13:53-58; 1 Corinthians 15:1-7 Bible, Good News, Books of the Bible, Matthew, James, God's Word, Christianity, Salvation
December 28, 2019 Single-Minded Devotion John 1:19-34; 3:26-30 Faithfulness, Bible, Books of the Bible, Gospel of John, Bible Characters, John the Baptist, Life, Christian Life, Focus, Seasons, Christmas
December 27, 2019 A Faithful Worshipper Luke 2:36-38 Bible, Good News, Christianity, Discipleship, Worship, God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Joy, Seasons, Christmas
December 26, 2019 Letting Go and Looking Ahead Luke 2:21-32 Bible, Books of the Bible, Gospels, Bible Characters, Simeon, Christianity, Discipleship, Praise, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus, Seasons, Christmas
December 25, 2019 The Word Became Flesh John 1:1-14 Bible, Good News, Books of the Bible, Gospel of John, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Joy, Seasons, Christmas
December 24, 2019 God's Pondering Servant Luke 1:26-38 Bible, Books of the Bible, Gospels, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Service, Seasons, Christmas
December 23, 2019 Do Not Be Afraid Matthew 1:17-25 Bible, Good News, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Bible Characters, Joseph, Life, Emotions, Peace, Trials & Challenges, Fear
December 22, 2019 Why Me? Luke 1:23-25, 39-45 Bible, Books of the Bible, Gospels, Life, Emotions, Hope, Trials & Challenges, Suffering, Seasons, Christmas
December 21, 2019 God Remembers Luke 1:5-24, 67-80 Bible, Good News, Books of the Bible, Gospels, Life, Trials & Challenges, Suffering, Personal Growth, Redemption
December 20, 2019 The Coming Glory Haggai 2:1-9 Bible, Books of the Bible, Minor Prophets, Christianity, Doctrine, Glory, Heaven
December 19, 2019 No Remedy 2 Chronicles 36:11-20 Mercy, Bible, God's Word, Christianity, Salvation, God, God's Plan
December 18, 2019 Stand Firm in Faith Isaiah 7:1-14; 8:9-10 Bible, Books of the Bible, Isaiah, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Life, Christian Life
December 17, 2019 Rehoboam's Heavy Yoke 1 Kings 12:1-15 Humility, Rest, Bible, Books of the Bible, 1 & 2 Kings, Christianity, Discipleship, Service
December 16, 2019 The Way of God's Heart 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Bible, Bible Characters, David, Life, Christian Life, Trust, Following Jesus
December 15, 2019 Famous in Bethlehem Ruth 4:1-17 Compassion, Kindness, Bible, Bible Characters, Boaz, Naomi
December 14, 2019 Three Strikes But Not Out Joshua 2:1-16 Bible, Good News, Bible Characters, Joshua, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Grace, Seasons, Christmas
December 13, 2019 The Cure for Messiness Genesis 38:24-30 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, God, God's Will, God's Plan
December 12, 2019 The Scepter of Judah Genesis 49:8-10 Authority, Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Bible Characters, David, Jacob
December 11, 2019 Jacob the Wrestler Genesis 32:22-32 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Bible Characters, Jacob, Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness, New Life, Seasons, Christmas
December 10, 2019 Where is the Lamb? Genesis 22:1-14 Sacrifice, Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Isaiah, Christianity, Salvation, Seasons, Christmas
December 9, 2019 Another Name Change Genesis 17:15-19; 21:1-7 Bible, Good News, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Matthew, Seasons, Christmas
December 8, 2019 Name Change Genesis 17:1-13, 27 Sacrifice, Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Christianity, Salvation
December 7, 2019 A Divided World Genesis 10:25; 11:1-9 Unity, Bible, Good News, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Gospel of John
December 6, 2019 A Righteous Man Genesis 6:5-22 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Bible Characters, Noah, Christianity, Discipleship, Repentance
December 5, 2019 Walking with God Genesis 5:6-27 Faithfulness, Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
December 4, 2019 Glimmers of Hope Genesis 4:25-5:5 Bible, Good News, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Christianity, Salvation, God, God's Plan, Life, Emotions, Hope
December 3, 2019 Eve and the Gospel Promise Genesis 3:13-16 Bible, Good News, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Christianity, Sin, Salvation
December 2, 2019 Adam and the Fall Into Sin Genesis 3:17-19 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Christianity, Sin, Doctrine, New Life
December 1, 2019 In the Beginning Matthew 1:1, 16; Luke 3:23-24, 37-38 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Matthew, Christianity, Doctrine, Creation, God, God's Plan
August 31, 2017 Worship the Coming King Revelation 22:7-21 Christianity, Doctrine, Eternal Life, Discipleship, Worship
August 30, 2017 Worship the One Who Is Just Revelation 15:1-4; 16:1-7 Holiness, Mercy, Life, Personal Growth, Justice
August 29, 2017 By the Word of Our Testimony Revelation 12:1-12 Sacrifice, Christianity, Sin, Salvation, Doctrine, Forgiveness
August 28, 2017 Worship the One Who Is Worthy Revelation 5 Resurrection, Christianity, Doctrine, New Life, Discipleship, Worship
August 27, 2017 Worship the Lord Revelation 4:1-8 Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Worship, Praise
August 26, 2017 Father, Make Us One Romans 15:1-13 Evangelism, Unity, Christianity, Doctrine, Glory
August 25, 2017 A Puzzle and a Song Romans 11:33-12:2 Knowledge, Christianity, Doctrine, Glory, Discipleship, Grace
August 24, 2017 “You Never Let Go” Hebrews 13:1-6 Assurance, Life, Trials & Challenges, Christian Life, Community
August 23, 2017 Singing Every Day Colossians 3:12-17 Wisdom, Mentorship, Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer
August 22, 2017 What a Time for Singing! Acts 16:16-34 Christianity, Salvation, Discipleship, Grace, Prayer
August 21, 2017 “His Love Never Quits” Matthew 26:27-32 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, Discipleship, Love
August 20, 2017 Born to Be a King 1 Timothy 3:14-16 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, Doctrine, Glory, Truth
August 19, 2017 The Right Place at the Right Time Luke 2:22-32 Faithfulness, Life, Emotions, Peace, Hope
August 18, 2017 The Song of the Shepherds Luke 2:15-20 Christianity, Salvation, Doctrine, Glory, Discipleship, Praise
August 17, 2017 The Angels’ Song Luke 2:1-15 Christianity, Salvation, Doctrine, Glory, Life, Emotions, Peace
August 16, 2017 A Long-awaited Song Luke 1:5-20, 57-79 Ambassador, Faithfulness, Christianity, Discipleship, Praise
August 15, 2017 Mary’s Song Luke 1:46-56 Mercy, Faithfulness, Christianity, Discipleship, Grace
August 14, 2017 Elizabeth’s Song Luke 1:39-45 Obedience, Faithfulness, Christianity, Salvation, Discipleship, Praise
August 13, 2017 The Day the Music Stopped Lamentations 5 Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Life, Emotions, Hope
August 12, 2017 Garments of Praise Isaiah 61 Christianity, Sin, Salvation, Discipleship, Praise
August 11, 2017 Battle Songs 2 Chronicles 20:1-28 Faithfulness, Life, Trials & Challenges, Christian Life, Trust
August 10, 2017 When Should We Celebrate? Ezra 3:8-13 Thankfulness, Christianity, Doctrine, Glory, Discipleship, Praise
August 9, 2017 Preparing to Praise 1 Chronicles 23:1-5; 25:1, 6-7 Christianity, Doctrine, Glory, Discipleship, Worship, Praise
August 8, 2017 A Song of Hope Isaiah 40:25-31; Revelation 6:9-11 Patience, Life, Emotions, Hope
August 7, 2017 A Song of Comfort Isaiah 40:1-11 Compassion, Bible, Good News, Christianity, Discipleship, Love
August 6, 2017 A Well That Brings Joy Isaiah 12; John 4:1-14 Obedience, Faithfulness, Christianity, Discipleship, Grace
August 5, 2017 Jonah’s Prayer Song Jonah 2 Faithfulness, Christianity, Salvation, Discipleship, Prayer
August 4, 2017 More Sad Songs 2 Samuel 1:17-27 Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, Life, Trials & Challenges
August 3, 2017 The Singing Continues Exodus 15:1-21 Resurrection, Christianity, Sin, Doctrine, Glory
August 2, 2017 A Sad Song With a Ray of Hope Genesis 3:1-19 Bible, Life of Jesus, Christianity, Sin, Doctrine, Creation
August 1, 2017 The Creation Song Genesis 1:1-5, 31; Job 38:4-7 Goodness, Christianity, Doctrine, Creation, Glory
April 30, 2012 Do You Know Where You Are? Psalm 23 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
April 29, 2012 Taking a Break Mark 6:30-32 Christianity, Discipleship, Worship, Life, Christian Life, Silence, Following Jesus
April 28, 2012 Following Faithfully Matthew 16:13-28 Christianity, Doctrine, Eternal Life, Discipleship, Faith, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
April 27, 2012 On Coming to the Wedding Feast Luke 14:15-24 Christianity, Salvation, God, God's Kingdom, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
April 26, 2012 Follow the Lamb Revelation 14:1-4 Life, Christian Life, Submission, Following Jesus
April 25, 2012 What's in It for Me? Matthew 19:27-30 Christianity, Doctrine, Eternal Life, God, Jesus, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
April 24, 2012 Jesus Is Calling: Are We Listening? Matthew 4:18-20; 28:16-20 Christianity, Salvation, Life, Christian Life, Seeking God, Following Jesus
April 23, 2012 Come ... Matthew 25:31-40 Bible, God's Word, God, God's Kingdom, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
April 22, 2012 Walking in the Light John 8:12-30 Bible, God's Word, Christianity, Discipleship, Worship, God, Jesus
April 21, 2012 Following Jesus at Work 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Life, Personal Growth, Work
April 20, 2012 Are You Tired Out? Matthew 11:25-30 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
April 19, 2012 Wherever You Go! Really? Matthew 8:18-22 Christianity, The Cross, God, Jesus, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
April 18, 2012 Whose Voice Are You Following? John 10:1-6 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
April 17, 2012 Revisiting Old Hurts John 21:4-17 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, God, Jesus, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
April 16, 2012 Follow Me! John 21:1-23 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
April 15, 2012 From Faith to Faith: the Emmaus Road Luke 24:13-35 Bible, God's Word, God, Holy Spirit
April 14, 2012 From Faith to Faith: John John 20:1-10 Christianity, Salvation, Discipleship, Faith, God, Jesus
April 13, 2012 From Faith to Faith: Peter John 20:1-10 Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Seasons, Easter
April 12, 2012 His Power and a New Purpose John 20:21-23, 28-29 Bible, Good News, Seasons, Easter
April 11, 2012 His Presence and His Peace John 20:19-23 Life, Emotions, Peace
April 10, 2012 Why Are You Crying? John 20:11-18 Life, Trials & Challenges, Comfort
April 9, 2012 He Is Risen Indeed Mark 16:1-8 Bible, Good News, Christianity, The Cross, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
April 8, 2012 Freedom Romans 6:1-7, 23 Life, Emotions, Joy, Seasons, Easter
April 7, 2012 Following Boldly Mark 15:42-47 Christianity, Doctrine, New Life, The Cross, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
April 6, 2012 It Is Finished John 19:28-37 Christianity, Salvation, The Cross, Life, Personal Growth, Redemption
April 5, 2012 Jesus' New Command John 13:1?17, 31-35 Christianity, Discipleship, Love
April 4, 2012 Spoilsport Mark 14:1-11 Christianity, Sin, Discipleship, Grace, God, Jesus
April 3, 2012 Fragrance 2 Corinthians 2:14-17 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
April 2, 2012 A Lavish Gift Mark 14:1-9 Christianity, Discipleship, Love
April 1, 2012 A King on a Donkey? Matthew 21:1-11 Christianity, The Cross, God, Jesus, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
November 30, 2007 Good News Matthew 10:37-42 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 29, 2007 Thanks Be to God 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 28, 2007 The Gift of Righteousness Philippians 3:4b-14 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 27, 2007 The Gift of Hope Titus 2:11-14 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 26, 2007 Walking With God Micah 6:6-8 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 25, 2007 Open Wide Psalm 81 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 24, 2007 Staying Right 2 Kings 5:15-27 Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship
November 23, 2007 Food for Life John 6:25-35 Christianity, Discipleship, Service
November 22, 2007 Time to Feast Mark 2:13-17 Christianity, Discipleship, Service
November 21, 2007 Fasting and Dieting Matthew 6:16-18 Christianity, Discipleship, Service
November 20, 2007 Complicated 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Christianity, Discipleship, Service
November 19, 2007 Wwjd? Does It Still Matter? Acts 4:32-37 Christianity, Discipleship, Service
November 18, 2007 Who Can You Touch Today? Matthew 8:1-4 Christianity, Discipleship, Service
November 17, 2007 Preparing to Be Fed Exodus 16:21-27 Christianity, Discipleship, Service
November 16, 2007 It's a Matter of Justice Deuteronomy 15:7-15 Christianity, Discipleship, Service
November 15, 2007 How Do We Begin? 1 Timothy 5:1-8 Christianity, Discipleship, Service
November 14, 2007 What's Moving You to Act? Matthew 15:29-39 Christianity, Discipleship, Service
November 13, 2007 The Way to Honor God Proverbs 14:30-35 Christianity, Discipleship, Service
November 12, 2007 The Poor John 12:1-8 Christianity, Discipleship, Service
November 11, 2007 True Rest Isaiah 55:1-7 Christianity, Discipleship, Service
November 10, 2007 Real Shrewdness Luke 16:3-13 Christianity, Discipleship, Service
November 9, 2007 Wasted Luke 16:1-9 Christianity, Discipleship, Service
November 8, 2007 Trapped! 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Christianity, Discipleship, Service
November 7, 2007 Priorities Matthew 19:16-22 Christianity, Discipleship, Service
November 6, 2007 Treasure in Heaven Luke 19:8-9 Christianity, Discipleship, Service
November 5, 2007 It All Happened in Jericho Joshua 7:1, 19-26; Luke 19:1-9 Christianity, Discipleship, Service
November 4, 2007 Wealth That Overcomes Revelation 3:18-22 Christianity, Discipleship, Service
November 3, 2007 A Poor Church Revelation 3:14-17 Christianity, Discipleship, Service
November 2, 2007 What Makes Us Rich? 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 Christianity, Discipleship, Service
November 1, 2007 Everything Is God's Psalm 50:1-15 Christianity, Discipleship, Service