Author: Rob Toornstra

Pastor, Sunnyslope CRC

Rob Toornstra has served as pastor of Sunnyslope Christian Reformed Church in Salem, Oregon, since 2006. When not busy with pastoral duties, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Amy, and their three children.

Devotions by Rob Toornstra

Date Title Scripture Reference Topics
February 29, 2016 God’s Finished Work Revelation 21:22-27
February 28, 2016 The Holy City Revelation 21:9-21
February 27, 2016 The End of Work: Purifying Fire 2 Peter 3:8-13
February 26, 2016 Work and Rest Hebrews 4:7-11
February 25, 2016 God’s People at Work: Lydia Acts 16:11-15
February 24, 2016 God’s People at Work: Jesus Matthew 13:53-57
February 23, 2016 God’s People at Work: Musicians Psalm 150
February 22, 2016 God’s People at Work: Esther Esther 4
February 21, 2016 God’s People at Work: Joseph Genesis 45:1-11
February 20, 2016 God’s Coworkers: Providing for Needs Genesis 2:8-14
February 19, 2016 God’s Coworkers: Redemption Agents Matthew 5:13-16
February 18, 2016 God’s Coworkers: Cultivating Creation Proverbs 31:10-31
February 17, 2016 God’s Coworkers: Health and Healing Matthew 10:1-8
February 16, 2016 God’s COWORKERS: NURTURING CHILDREN Deuteronomy 6:1-9
February 15, 2016 God’s Coworkers: Governing Society Romans 13:1-7
February 14, 2016 God’s Coworkers: Work That Beautifies Psalm 19
February 13, 2016 A New Pattern of Work: Integrity Daniel 1
February 12, 2016 A New Pattern of Work: Humility Philippians 2:1-11
February 11, 2016 A New Pattern of Work: Who Is Boss? Ephesians 6:1-9
February 10, 2016 A New Pattern of Work: Your New Boss Ephesians 6:5-8
February 9, 2016 Redeemed for Work: Talented! Matthew 25:14-30
February 8, 2016 Redeemed for Work: Masterpieces Ephesians 2:1-10
February 7, 2016 Because of Sin, Work Is Unjust James 5:1-6
February 6, 2016 When Work Becomes Our Identity Philippians 3:1-11
February 5, 2016 When Work Appears Meaningless Ecclesiastes 2:18-25
February 4, 2016 Because of Sin, Work Becomes Selfish Genesis 11:1-9
February 3, 2016 The Curse on Work Genesis 3:14-19
February 2, 2016 Made to Work Genesis 1:26-31
February 1, 2016 The First Day of Work Genesis 1:1-25
October 31, 2013 Be Amazed! Matthew 7:28-29 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
October 30, 2013 A Firm Foundation Matthew 7:24-27 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
October 29, 2013 Watch Out for False Disciples! Matthew 7:21-23 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
October 28, 2013 Watch Out for Wolves! Matthew 7:15-20 Bible, The Gospel, Christianity, Discipleship, Witness, God, Jesus
October 27, 2013 Walking the Narrow Road Matthew 7:12-14 Kindness, Christianity, Doctrine, New Life, Discipleship, Transformation
October 26, 2013 God the Giver Matthew 7:7-11 Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, Life, Trials & Challenges, Christian Life, Trust
October 25, 2013 Keeping Pearls Away From Pigs Proverbs 9:7-9 Bible, The Gospel, God, Jesus, Life, Trials & Challenges, Mockery
October 24, 2013 Dealing Wih the Dirt in Our Eyes Matthew 7:1-5 Christianity, Sin, Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness, Personal Growth
October 23, 2013 Don't Worry About It! Matthew 6:25-34 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
October 22, 2013 The Treasure of Your Heart Matthew 6:19-24 Christianity, Discipleship, Worship, Stewardship, Life, Personal Growth, Wealth
October 21, 2013 Hungering for God Matthew 6:16-18 Christianity, Discipleship, Disciplines
October 20, 2013 How to Pray Matthew 6:5-15 Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness, Discipleship, Love, Prayer
October 19, 2013 Anonymous Donors Matthew 6:1-4 Kindness, Christianity, Discipleship, Stewardship, Life, Personal Growth, Wealth
October 18, 2013 Loving Those You Hate Matthew 5:43-48 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Trials & Challenges, Enemies, Christian Life, Following Jesus
October 17, 2013 The Extra Mile Matthew 5:38-42 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
October 16, 2013 Truth Tellers Matthew 5:33-37 Bible, The Gospel, Christianity, Doctrine, Truth, Discipleship, Love
October 15, 2013 What God Has Joined Together Matthew 5:31-32 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Personal Growth, Selflessness, Christian Life
October 14, 2013 Breaking Free From the Power of Lust Matthew 5:27-30 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
October 13, 2013 What to Do With Anger Matthew 5:21-26 Life, Emotions, Peace
October 12, 2013 The Fulfillment of the Law Matthew 5:17-20 Bible, Good News, Christianity, Salvation, God, Jesus
October 11, 2013 Shining Bright Matthew 5:14-16 Christianity, Doctrine, Truth, Discipleship, Witness, Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
October 10, 2013 Seasoned for Service Matthew 5:13-16 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
October 9, 2013 Being Happy When You're Harassed Matthew 5:10-12 Life, Trials & Challenges, Mockery
October 8, 2013 Make Peace! Matthew 5:9-10 God, Life, Emotions, Peace, Family & Relationships
October 7, 2013 Pure Hearts Matthew 5:8-10 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
October 6, 2013 Have Mercy! Matthew 5:7-9 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
October 5, 2013 An Appetite for God Matthew 5:5-6 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
October 4, 2013 Meekness Wins the Day! Philippians 2:5-8 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
October 3, 2013 Through Tears, Comfort Matthew 5:3-5 Life, Emotions, Grief, Trials & Challenges, Comfort, Suffering
October 2, 2013 Only the Outsiders Are Insiders Matthew 5:3-5 Christianity, Salvation, Doctrine, New Life, Life, Christian Life, Trust
October 1, 2013 A New Way to Live Matthew 5:1-2 Life, Christian Life, Following Jesus
August 31, 2011 An Uncertain Ending Malachi 4 Bible, Books of the Bible, Minor Prophets
August 30, 2011 Robbing God Malachi 3:6-12 Bible, Books of the Bible, Minor Prophets
August 29, 2011 Wholehearted Worship Malachi 1:6-9; Romans 12:1-2 Bible, Books of the Bible, Minor Prophets
August 28, 2011 God Does Not Play Favorites Malachi 1:1-5 Bible, Books of the Bible, Minor Prophets
August 27, 2011 The Wrong Kind of King Zechariah 9:9-13 Bible, Books of the Bible, Minor Prophets
August 26, 2011 Urban Renewal Zechariah 8:1-8 Bible, Books of the Bible, Minor Prophets
August 25, 2011 God's Dress Code Zechariah 3; Colossians 3:12-17 Bible, Books of the Bible, Minor Prophets
August 24, 2011 The Gift of a Second Chance Zechariah 1:1-6 Bible, Books of the Bible, Minor Prophets
August 23, 2011 Glory Days Haggai 2:1-9 Bible, Books of the Bible, Minor Prophets
August 22, 2011 Rest for Restless People Haggai 1 Bible, Books of the Bible, Minor Prophets
August 21, 2011 Any Day Now! Zephaniah 1:14-18 Bible, Books of the Bible, Minor Prophets
August 20, 2011 Trusting God When Life Is Barren Habakkuk 3:17-19 Bible, Books of the Bible, Minor Prophets
August 19, 2011 When Good Folks Finish Last Habakkuk 1:1-11 Bible, Books of the Bible, Minor Prophets
August 18, 2011 Beautiful Feet, Beautiful Message Nahum 1:7-15 Bible, Books of the Bible, Minor Prophets
August 17, 2011 What God Really Wants Micah 6:1-8 Bible, Books of the Bible, Minor Prophets
August 16, 2011 "Daddy, I Need Help!" Micah 7:8-20 Bible, Books of the Bible, Minor Prophets
August 15, 2011 Take Courage! Micah 5:1-6; John 10:14-18 Bible, Books of the Bible, Minor Prophets
August 14, 2011 God in the Working World Micah 2:1-5, 12-13 Bible, Books of the Bible, Minor Prophets
August 13, 2011 Loving "Those People" Jonah 4 Bible, Books of the Bible, Minor Prophets
August 12, 2011 The God of Second Chances Jonah 3 Bible, Books of the Bible, Minor Prophets
August 11, 2011 When Life Is the Pits Jonah 1:17-2:10 Bible, Books of the Bible, Minor Prophets
August 10, 2011 "Chosen People" Syndrome Jonah 1:1-16 Bible, Books of the Bible, Minor Prophets
August 9, 2011 Sibling Rivalry Obadiah 8-21 Bible, Books of the Bible, Minor Prophets
August 8, 2011 Ripe for Picking Amos 8:1-8 Bible, Books of the Bible, Minor Prophets
August 7, 2011 Is Your God a Kitten or a Lion? Amos 1:1-2 Bible, Books of the Bible, Minor Prophets
August 6, 2011 The Day of the Lord Joel 2:18-32 Bible, Books of the Bible, Minor Prophets
August 5, 2011 God's Voice in a Disaster Joel 1:1-12; 2:12-17 Bible, Books of the Bible, Minor Prophets
August 4, 2011 God's Garden of Righteousness Hosea 14 Bible, Books of the Bible, Minor Prophets
August 3, 2011 Our Compassionate Father Hosea 11 Bible, Books of the Bible, Minor Prophets
August 2, 2011 Hosea's Love Story Hosea 3 Bible, Books of the Bible, Minor Prophets
August 1, 2011 What's Your Name? Hosea 1 Bible, Books of the Bible, Minor Prophets