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2025 is drawing near! A new year often brings new resolutions and new goals. One of those goals for Christians is often having a better and more consistent devotional life. Joining for this important conversation is returning guest Dr. Mark Kelderman and his wife Donna, the compilers/authors of multiple devotionals. We chat about the purpose of devotions, how it differs from Bible Study, why doing devotions really matter and how to stay consistent in this vital practice. We hope this episode encourages you as your plan and commit yourself to drawing near to God in 2025.

0:00 - Intro

5:30 - Seasons of the Heart

7:44 - Compilations

12:25 - What is the purpose of devotions?

15:30 - Learning or Meditating?

23:19 - Family Devotions

35:00 - Couple Devotions

45:00 - Meditation

52:00 - Sticking to a plan

1:00:00 - How do we discern devotionals?

Check out the Kelderman’s devotionals here:

Seasons of the Heart:

Canada - https://reformedbookservices.com/products/9781601782724_-seasons-of-the-heart-a-year-of-devotions-from-one-generation-of-women-to-another

US - https://www.amazon.com/Seasons-Heart-Devotions-Generation-Another/dp/1601782721

Drawing Near to the Heart of God:

US - https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/drawing-near-to-the-heart-of-god-a-year-of-devotions-from-a-rich-tradition-kelderman.html

Canada - https://reformedbookservices.com/products/9781601789594_-drawing-near-to-the-heart-of-god-a-year-of-devotions-from-a-rich-tradition?_pos=1&_sid=59e86fbd7&_ss=r

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