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Tammy DeRuyter

Tammy DeRuyter is a former stockbroker turned student of theology and history. She holds master’s degrees in both from Fuller Theological Seminary and Central Michigan University. Married for more than 25 years to Michael, an ordained RCA pastor, they have three emerging, young adult children ages 20, 21, and 22—the youngest of whom was adopted at 11.
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Devotionals

Midland’s Mighty Army

Read: 1 Chronicles 12:1-18 Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers! (v. 18) In Michigan, homeowners have basements that often serve as a recreational room, spare bedroom, or simply

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I Will Carry You

Read: Isaiah 46:3-13 I have made, and I will bear; I will carry and will save. (v. 4) Albert and Dorthea, 92 and 93 years old, respectively, had moved into their

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It’s Not My Fault

Read: 1 Samuel 15:13-31 I have gone on the mission on which the Lord sent me . . . But the people took of the spoil, sheep and oxen. (vv. 20-21) A series

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Who Am I? Enough

Read: 1 Peter 1:3-25 He . . . was made manifest in the last times for the sake of you. (v. 20) In 2003, the worship band Casting Crowns released a song entitled

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When the Dams Burst

Read: Psalm 57 In the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by. (v. 1) When David wrote these heartfelt words, he was in

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House and Home

Read: Psalm 23 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. (vv. 2-3) How would you describe the difference between a

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Destined for Adoption

Read: Ephesians 1:1-14 He predestined us for adoption to himself. (v. 5) Adoption, by its very nature, originates in brokenness. One or both biological parents are unable to keep and

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The Adoption Quilt

Read: Revelation 21:10-27 . . . the Lamb’s book of life. (v. 27) Hanging outside the probate court’s massive double doors, an enormous, hand-stitched piece of fabric is suspended against

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The Community of Saints

Read: Ephesians 4:8-16 . . . to equip the saints for the work of ministry. (v. 12) The courtroom was filled to capacity with friends, family, church members, his fifth

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