Van Life Devotions

Welcome to Van Life Devotions. This weekend in the USA is Thanksgiving - a wonderful 404-year tradition. The thing about gratitude is not just a reaction to good moments. It is a posture of the heart. When we choose to be grateful, we are choosing to see God’s hand in our lives even in the ordinary and the difficult. The Bible says, “Give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIV) not...

Hello and welcome to Van Life Devotions. We live in a world that shakes. Circumstances shift. Plans fall apart. People disappoint us. Even our own emotions change from day to day. Yet the Bible tells us “ …we were given a kingdom that cannot be shaken”  (Hebrews 12:28 CEV).   God’s kingdom is not built on human strength, political power, or temporary success. It is built on the rule and reign of J...

Jesus said that even faith the size of a mustard seed can move mountains. That is one of the smallest seeds in the world. This tells us something vital. Faith is not about how strong you feel. It is about who you are trusting. A small faith in a great God is more powerful than a large confidence in yourself. Some days your faith will feel tiny. You may only have enough to whisper a prayer, take on...

Hi there and welcome to Van Life Devotions. We all mess up. We say things we shouldn’t, make choices we regret, and wish we could start over. But the good news is—God is the God of second chances. The Apostle Peter denied Jesus three times, yet Jesus restored him and called him to lead His church. Jonah ran away, but God gave him another chance to obey. The Bible says,  “His mercies are new every...

Hello and welcome to Van Life Devotions. Sometimes we think our prayers are too small to matter—but with God, no prayer is wasted. The Bible says,  “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective”  (James 5:16 NIV). One prayer from Hannah brought Samuel into the world. One desperate cry from Peter stopped him from drowning. Prayer isn’t about fancy words; it’s about faith. Even a whisp...

Life has seasons—times of joy, growth, waiting, and even pain. It’s easy to love the sunny days but question the purpose of the hard ones. Yet the Bible reminds us,  “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens”  (Ecclesiastes 3:1 NIV). God uses every season to shape us. The waiting teaches patience, the loss deepens compassion, and the harvest reminds us of H...

Don’t overlook the small things, thinking they don’t matter. Your profit is small, your progress is slow, your vision is accepted by a few. God often starts with the small to bring about something special.

When you see the news, it is depressing – war, tension, violence, injustice. When the world feels dark, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by fear, pain, or uncertainty. The Bible reminds us that in the darkness, there is also light.

Are you in a storm right now? I have a message for you.

Money pressures can feel overwhelming causing you to stay up through the night in worry. The Bible reminds us that God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

Doubting one's abilities through to doubting God's existence hits all. Doubting isn't wrong. There is hope in the midst of doubt.

Hello and welcome to Van Life Devotions. The pain of loneliness is real. It can feel like an ache that never fully goes away—a quiet emptiness that follows you into every room. In the Bible, King David, cried out in loneliness. He knew what it felt like to be surrounded by people yet still feel completely alone.   Loneliness hurts because we are created for connection—with God and with others. Whe...

For those waiting to become a family, it can be a tough season.

Anxiety is on the increase. Are you anxious? There is hope.

When you feel defeated by life's burdens, remember that something new and glorious can come from being flattened.

Overwhelmed? To much going on? There is hope.

Rejection stings! The Bible says that you are accepted, valued and loved by God.

The Bible teaches that Jesus is coming back. Are you ready?

In this devotion, David shares a reason why you need to be a follower of Jesus now.

There are many times when we are at a crossroads and struggle to know which way to go. God promises to guide followers of Jesus through life.

In this age of pluralism, Jesus made the exclusive claim that He is the only way to God the Father.

Is your past haunting you? Christ can set you free.

Not use to going to church? Perhaps it's time to find and belong to a church.

Whenever you see a lighthouse, remember: God sees you, He is guiding you, and His light is always shining - especially in the darkest moments.

Another reason to be a follower of Jesus is God gives you what you need to serve Him. You are not left to your own devices instead the Holy Spirit empowers you with what the Bible calls “Fruit of the Spirit” and “Spiritual Gifts”.