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

Eyes of the Heart

Read: Ephesians 1:5-18 . . . having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know . . . hope. (v. 18) Don’t get too close. Don’t trust. It’s

Tammy DeRuyter June 4, 2020

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Devotionals

Do Not Grow Weary of Doing Good

Read: Galatians 6:1-10 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. (v. 9) The big day

Tammy DeRuyter June 3, 2020

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Devotionals

Made for Connection

Read: Genesis 3:1-13 I heard the sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked, and I hid myself. (v. 10) Ben is 10 years

Tammy DeRuyter June 2, 2020

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Devotionals

Love Is a Dangerous Life!

Read: Hebrews 12:18-29 See that you do not refuse him who is speaking . . . for our God is a consuming fire. (vv. 25, 29) His smile beamed. His

Tammy DeRuyter June 1, 2020

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Devotionals

Anticipation

Read: Luke 1:35-49 And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord. (v. 45) Two women. Both pregnant

Tammy DeRuyter May 31, 2020

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