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Rich Bawinkel

Rich Bawinkel is a retired pastor who has served churches in the Reformed Church in America and the Kingdom Network. He is married to Anne and serves as a musician in their local church, as the administrator of the Kingdom Network, and on the Words of Hope Board of Directors.
Devotionals

Where Righteousness Dwells

Read: 2 Peter 3:8-18 We are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. (v. 13) Unfortunately we don’t have to look very hard to find

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Devotionals

Why a New Earth?

Read: Romans 8:18-27 The creation was subjected to futility. (v. 20) What is the last thing that broke at your house? Maybe it was a favorite vase. Maybe the chain

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Devotionals

New Heavens and Earth

Read: Isaiah 65:13-25 Behold, I create new heavens and a new earth. (v. 17) There are people who really enjoy restoring old cars—taking a vehicle with a rusting motor and

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Our Promised Land

Read: Exodus 3:7-17 . . . a land flowing with milk and honey. (vv. 8, 17) Life can be wonderful. But at times it can also be painful and difficult.

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God’s Garden

Read: Genesis 2:4-17 The LORD God planted a garden in Eden. (v. 8) My wife and I enjoy gardening. It’s hard work, but the end result can be so satisfying:

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