Author: Mark Stephenson

Rev. Mark Stephenson is the Director of Disability Concerns for the Christian Reformed Church in North America. Previously he served in two congregations in Michigan. He and his wife have four children.

Devotions by Mark Stephenson

Date Title Scripture Reference Topics
September 30, 2015 Stolen Eggs and a Second Chance Romans 12:17-21 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, The Church, Life, Christian Life, Community
September 29, 2015 Love Sets Boundaries Romans 12:17-21 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, The Church, Life, Christian Life, Community
September 28, 2015 Secure Enough to Love Ephesians 3:14-21 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, The Church, Life, Christian Life, Community
September 27, 2015 God’s Heart Beats With Reconciliation Genesis 33:1-11 Reconciliation, Life, Family & Relationships, Christian Life, Community
September 26, 2015 Love Takes Time to Listen Mark 5:25-34 Listening, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Family & Relationships
September 25, 2015 Faithfulness Through Persecution 1 Peter 4:12-19 Faithfulness, Christianity, The Church, Life, Trials & Challenges, Persecution
September 24, 2015 Real Hospitality Doesn’t Grumble 1 Peter 4:7-11 Hospitality, Christianity, The Church, Life, Christian Life, Community
September 23, 2015 Easy and Difficult Sharing Romans 12:9-13 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, The Church, Life, Christian Life, Community
September 22, 2015 Prayer Builds Relationship With God James 5:13-16 Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, Life, Family & Relationships, Christian Life, Community
September 21, 2015 “I Know That I Have You” Ephesians 4:1-6 Life, Trials & Challenges, Suffering, Personal Growth, Perseverance, Christian Life, Community
September 20, 2015 Living With Joyful Hope Romans 15:13 Christianity, The Church, Life, Emotions, Hope, Christian Life, Community
September 19, 2015 Serving God Through Loving Others 1 John 4:7-12 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Service, The Church
September 18, 2015 Worship Disruption or Participation? Psalm 100 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Worship, The Church
September 17, 2015 Sincere Love Hates Hatred 1 Corinthians 13 Compassion, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, The Church
September 16, 2015 Single Adults Have Much to Contribute 1 Corinthians 7:7, 32-35 Spiritual Gifts, Christianity, The Church, Life, Christian Life, Community
September 15, 2015 A Hot Tub and a Broken Toe 1 Corinthians 12:22-26 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, The Church, Life, Christian Life, Community
September 14, 2015 The Poor Are the Most Treasured Part 1 John 4:13-18 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, The Church, Life, Christian Life, Community
September 13, 2015 Barb’s Close Friend Jonathan 1 Samuel 20:16-17, 35-42 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, The Church, Life, Christian Life, Community
September 12, 2015 Ear Rocks 1 Corinthians 12:18-25 Spiritual Gifts, Christianity, The Church, Life, Christian Life, Community
September 11, 2015 Every Part Counts 1 Corinthians 12:7-20 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, The Church, Life, Christian Life, Community
September 10, 2015 Who Is Not Here? Luke 14:15-24 Hospitality, Christianity, The Church, Life, Christian Life, Community
September 9, 2015 House for All Sinners and Saints Mark 2:13-17 Hospitality, Christianity, The Church, Life, Christian Life, Community
September 8, 2015 On the Outside Looking In 1 Corinthians 12:12-20 Hospitality, Christianity, The Church, Life, Christian Life, Community
September 7, 2015 Loving the Alien Jonah 3:3-4:3 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, The Church, Life, Christian Life, Community
September 6, 2015 Prejudice About Differences Ephesians 2:14-18 Spiritual Gifts, Christianity, The Church, Life, Christian Life, Community
September 5, 2015 Spiritual Gifts for Everyone 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 Spiritual Gifts, Christianity, The Church, Life, Christian Life, Community
September 4, 2015 Healer of Broken Relationships 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Reconciliation, Christianity, Sin, Life, Family & Relationships
September 3, 2015 Betrayal in Relationships Genesis 3:1-13 God, Life, Family & Relationships, Christian Life, Community
September 2, 2015 Pristine Community of Creation Genesis 1:26-27 God, Life, Family & Relationships, Christian Life, Community
September 1, 2015 Perfect Community John 17:20-26 Spiritual Gifts, God, Life, Christian Life, Community
August 31, 2008 Everyone Welcome?Really! Luke 14:15-24 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
August 30, 2008 Do Not Be Discouraged Joshua 1:1-11 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
August 29, 2008 The Roamin' Chariot 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
August 28, 2008 Use What You Have John 15:1-8 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
August 27, 2008 Weakness Is Strength 2 Corinthians 11:24-30 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
August 26, 2008 Strength Is Weakness 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
August 25, 2008 You Are God's Child Galatians 3:26-29 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
August 24, 2008 The Silent Room Luke 18:15-17 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
August 23, 2008 Her Loss Was Her Gain John 19:23-27 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
August 22, 2008 Blessed Be the Name Job 1 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
August 21, 2008 God of Second Chances Luke 22:54-62 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
August 20, 2008 He Saw the Wind and Sank Matthew 14:22-32 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
August 19, 2008 A Holy Noogy Matthew 21:14-16 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
August 18, 2008 God Is Still at Work 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
August 17, 2008 She Loves to Worship Psalm 150:1-6 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
August 16, 2008 Dark Night of the Soul Matthew 28:16-20 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
August 15, 2008 The Best Possible Blessing Genesis 32:22-32 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
August 14, 2008 Celebration and Remembrance 2 Samuel 12:15-25 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
August 13, 2008 Joy in the Mourning 2 Corinthians 4:13-18 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
August 12, 2008 A Strong Promise Keeper 2 Samuel 9 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
August 11, 2008 Spiritual Jujitsu 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
August 10, 2008 Jesus' Highest Value Luke 22:39-44 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
August 9, 2008 God of Interruptions Matthew 6:9-13 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
August 8, 2008 THANK GOD IT's JUST A DENT 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
August 7, 2008 God's Word Is Strong Matthew 24:32-35 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
August 6, 2008 A Wordless Teacher 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
August 5, 2008 A Wonderful Demise 1 Samuel 2:1-10 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
August 4, 2008 Dancing to God's Glory 2 Samuel 6:1-15 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
August 3, 2008 God Works Through Trial Romans 8:28-39 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
August 2, 2008 A Short and Worthy Life Ephesians 2:1-10 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness
August 1, 2008 Did Paul Know Weakness? 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Life, Trials & Challenges, Weakness