Author: Don Byker

Don Byker has been a pastor since 1984 in various churches and institutional settings. Don and his wife, Donna, are the parents of four adult children, two of whom are married. Donna and Don are also the glad grandparents of three granddaughters. Currently Don is serving in a rural church in Michigan full of gardeners.

Blog Posts by Don Byker

Devotions by Don Byker

Date Title Scripture Reference Topics
June 30, 2017 God’s Consummate Garden Revelation 21:1-7; 22:1-5 Christianity, Doctrine, Eternal Life, New Life, Life, Personal Growth
June 29, 2017 The Lows and Highs of Gardening Isaiah 65:17-25 Bible, Good News, Christianity, Doctrine, New Life, Life, Personal Growth
June 28, 2017 Annuals and Perennials 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 Christianity, Doctrine, Eternal Life, New Life, Life, Personal Growth
June 27, 2017 Multiplication in God’s Garden John 12:20-26 Christianity, Doctrine, Eternal Life, Discipleship, Service, Life, Personal Growth
June 26, 2017 Continuing Fruit Revelation 14:6-13 Christianity, Discipleship, Witness, Life, Personal Growth, Christian Life, Promises
June 25, 2017 A Time to Uproot Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 God, God's Plan, Life, Trials & Challenges, Personal Growth
June 24, 2017 Produce or Perish? Luke 13:1-9 Christianity, Doctrine, Judgment, Life, Trials & Challenges, Personal Growth
June 23, 2017 Fading Light John 12:27-36 Bible, Good News, God, Jesus, Life, Personal Growth
June 22, 2017 Transplants in Trouble Psalm 80:12-19 Life, Trials & Challenges, Suffering, Personal Growth
June 21, 2017 Transplanted Psalm 80:1-11 Christianity, Discipleship, Repentance, Life, Personal Growth, Christian Life, Following Jesus
June 20, 2017 An Abundant Harvest Luke 12:13-21 Life, Emotions, Pride, Personal Growth, Wealth
June 19, 2017 An Overwhelming Harvest Matthew 9:35-38 Christianity, Discipleship, Witness, The Church, Life, Personal Growth
June 18, 2017 Seeing the Harvest John 4:27-38 Christianity, Discipleship, Witness, The Church, Life, Personal Growth
June 17, 2017 The Purpose of Disasters? 1 Kings 8:22-24, 37-40 Christianity, Doctrine, Judgment, Life, Trials & Challenges, Personal Growth
June 16, 2017 Gardening and Vacationing Psalm 121 Life, Emotions, Peace, Trials & Challenges, Comfort, Personal Growth
June 15, 2017 Enjoying the Harvest 2 Timothy 2:1-6 Christianity, Discipleship, Service, Life, Personal Growth, Work
June 14, 2017 Seeking the Peace of the City Jeremiah 29:4-14 Life, Emotions, Peace, Personal Growth, Christian Life, Community
June 13, 2017 Gardening in the City Jeremiah 29:1-9 Christianity, Discipleship, Witness, Life, Personal Growth, Christian Life
June 12, 2017 Weeds in the Garden Matthew 13:24-30 Life, Trials & Challenges, Enemies, Opposition, Personal Growth
June 11, 2017 Volunteers in God’s Garden Luke 9:43-50 Christianity, Discipleship, Being the Church, Service, Life, Personal Growth
June 10, 2017 Milk and Honey (and Bees) Exodus 3:1-10 Christianity, Discipleship, Service, Life, Personal Growth, Work
June 9, 2017 Coworkers in God’s Garden 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Christianity, Discipleship, Being the Church, Life, Personal Growth, Christian Life, Community
June 8, 2017 Sun, Rain, and Love for Everyone Matthew 5:43-48 Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, Witness, Life, Personal Growth
June 7, 2017 The Mystery of Seeds Mark 4:26-29 God, God's Plan, Life, Personal Growth, Christian Life, Trust
June 6, 2017 Plowing and Rest Exodus 34:10-21 God, God's Plan, Life, Personal Growth, Work
June 5, 2017 Desolation and Rest Isaiah 55:9-13 God, God's Plan, Life, Personal Growth, Purpose
June 4, 2017 God’s Cursed Garden Genesis 3:16-19 Christianity, Sin, Salvation, Life, Personal Growth
June 3, 2017 Walking in the Garden Genesis 3:8-13 Christianity, Sin, Life, Trials & Challenges, Personal Growth
June 2, 2017 Planted in God’s Garden Genesis 2:4-15 Life, Personal Growth, Christian Life, Spiritual Food
June 1, 2017 Consider How We Grow Luke 12:22-31 God, Jesus, Life, Personal Growth, Christian Life