Author: Ruth Boven

Ruth Boven serves as minister of congregational life at LaGrave Ave. CRC in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She and her husband, Greg, have two adult children. They find rich purpose in urban ministry and delight in enjoying the wonders of God's good creation.

Devotions by Ruth Boven

Date Title Scripture Reference Topics
September 30, 2017 Eternal Gratitude Revelation 21:1-5 Resurrection, Christianity, Doctrine, Eternal Life, Heaven
September 29, 2017 The Lamb on the Throne Revelation 4:9-11; 5:13-14 Christianity, Doctrine, Glory, Discipleship, Grace
September 28, 2017 Mindful Gratitude 1 Corinthians 10:27-33 Thankfulness, Christianity, Doctrine, Glory, Discipleship, Grace
September 27, 2017 Thanks for Grace Romans 14:1-8 Christianity, Doctrine, Glory, Discipleship, Grace
September 26, 2017 Overflowing Thanksgiving 2 Corinthians 4:1-15 Christianity, Doctrine, Glory, Discipleship, Grace
September 25, 2017 Prayerful Thanks Philippians 4:4-7 Thankfulness, Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer
September 24, 2017 Joyful Inheritance Colossians 1:9-14 Christianity, Sin, Discipleship, Grace
September 23, 2017 Gratitude’s Song Colossians 3:15-17 Christianity, Discipleship, Attending Church, Worship
September 22, 2017 Sacrificial Thanks Romans 12:1-3 Sacrifice, Mercy, Christianity, Discipleship, Worship
September 21, 2017 Hopeful Thanks Romans 5:1-6 Resurrection, Life, Emotions, Hope, Trials & Challenges
September 20, 2017 Gratitude in Community 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18 Christianity, Discipleship, Being the Church, Service
September 19, 2017 Grateful Shining Ephesians 5:8-20 Wisdom, Evangelism, Kindness
September 18, 2017 Thanks for Others on the Journey 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Life, Family & Relationships, Christian Life, Community
September 17, 2017 Thanks for God’s Work Romans 1:1-8 Kindness, Goodness, Listening
September 16, 2017 Gratitude at the Graveside John 11:38-44 Bible, Good News, Life, Trials & Challenges, Comfort, Death
September 15, 2017 Reason for Kingdom Joy Luke 10:1-11, 17-21 Evangelism, Faithfulness, Bible, Life of Jesus
September 14, 2017 When He Had Given Thanks Matthew 26:26-28 Thankfulness, Bible, Life of Jesus, Life, Christian Life
September 13, 2017 Flexing Your Gratitude Muscles Luke 17:11-19 Healing, Thankfulness, Christianity, Discipleship, Grace
September 12, 2017 What’s Under Your Rug? Luke 7:36-47 Thankfulness, Christianity, Sin, Doctrine, Forgiveness
September 11, 2017 Available Resources John 6:1-13 Thankfulness, Faithfulness, Life, Trials & Challenges
September 10, 2017 Good News Psalm 150 Christianity, Discipleship, Praise, Life, Trials & Challenges
September 9, 2017 Thanks for Small Things Psalm 147:1-11 Healing, Life, Emotions, Hope, Trials & Challenges, Comfort
September 8, 2017 Real Thanks Psalm 107:1-31 Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness, Life, Trials & Challenges
September 7, 2017 Thanks in Times of Trouble Psalm 9 Faithfulness, Life, Trials & Challenges, Comfort, Opposition
September 6, 2017 Grass and Gratitude Psalm 103 Thankfulness, Knowledge, Christianity
September 5, 2017 Pasture Living Psalm 95:1-7 Goodness, Life, Christian Life, Community
September 4, 2017 Calling All the Earth Psalm 100 Unity, Goodness, Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, Praise
September 3, 2017 Counting Our Blessings Psalm 136 Thankfulness, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Worship
September 2, 2017 Life Is Gift Genesis 2:4-7 Humility, Thankfulness, Christianity, Doctrine, Creation
September 1, 2017 Gratitude’s Beginnings 1 Chronicles 16:7-36 Thankfulness, Goodness, Christianity, Discipleship, Grace
April 30, 2014 Amazing Love John 3:16-17 Bible, Good News
April 29, 2014 God in the Neighborhood John 1:1-14 Bible, God, God the Father
April 28, 2014 More Than We Can Imagine John 21:24-25 Bible, God, Jesus
April 27, 2014 Following Jesus John 21:20-23 Bible, God, Jesus
April 26, 2014 Feed My Sheep John 21:15-19 Christianity, Discipleship, Grace
April 25, 2014 Gone Fishing John 21:1-14 Life, Personal Growth, Work
April 24, 2014 A Disciple's Purpose John 20:30-31 Bible, Books of the Bible, Gospel of John
April 23, 2014 Believing and Not Seeing John 20:24-29 Christianity, Discipleship, Faith
April 22, 2014 The Peace of Christ John 20:19-22 Life, Emotions, Peace
April 21, 2014 Name Recognition John 20:11-18 Life, Trials & Challenges, Comfort
April 20, 2014 A Day Like No Other John 20:1-10 Bible, God, Jesus
April 19, 2014 Hope in the Garden John 19:38-42 Life, Emotions, Hope
April 18, 2014 "It Is Finished" John 19:28-30 Christianity, Discipleship, Love
April 17, 2014 A True and Other-worldly Kingdom John 18:28-40 Bible, God, God's Kingdom
April 16, 2014 Letting the World Know John 17:20-26 Christianity, Discipleship, Love
April 15, 2014 The Best Protection Plan John 17:6-19 Bible, God, God's Kingdom
April 14, 2014 Grief to Joy John 16:16-21 Life, Emotions, Grief
April 13, 2014 The Palm Parade John 12:12-19 Bible, Christianity, Salvation
April 12, 2014 Remaining in Christ John 15:1-9 Bible, God, Jesus
April 11, 2014 Never Alone John 14:15-21 Life, Christian Life, Promises
April 10, 2014 Finding Your Way John 14:4-14 Bible, God, Jesus
April 9, 2014 Hope for Troubled Hearts John 14:1-3 Life, Emotions, Hope
April 8, 2014 A New Command John 13:34-38 Christianity, Discipleship, Love
April 7, 2014 What Glory Looks Like John 13:31-33 Christianity, Doctrine, Glory
April 6, 2014 Into the Night John 13:21-30 Bible, Good News
April 5, 2014 Being Known John 13:18-20 Bible, God, God the Father
April 4, 2014 I Have Set You an Example John 13:12-17 Bible, God, Jesus
April 3, 2014 Daily Hygeine John 13:9-11 Christianity, Discipleship, Confession
April 2, 2014 Willing to Be Washed John 13:6-8 Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness
April 1, 2014 Full Extent of His Love John 13:1-5 Christianity, Discipleship, Love