Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
I reviewed John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress in 2013, having just finished reading an edition in the original 1678 language. I have read the book several times over many decades and enjoy reading from a variety of editions, just as I enjoy reading through the Bible using different translations or study Bibles. I purchased a …
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(The following is the August 22 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Galatians 5 and pay close attention to verses 16-23.) Few Bible lists contrast with each other as clearly as those in Galatians 5, comparing works of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit. We should carefully consider both, …
For those of us raised in church, if we've been around for many years, we've heard the old, familiar hymns countless times. We can sing multiple verses of many hymns from memory. We know the tunes, if not all the words, to many more. Hymnals still frequently fill the pew racks in churches, even if …
(The following is the August 16 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 2 Corinthians 13 and pay close attention to verses 11-13.) Paul spent much time with the Corinthian church in person and via correspondence. As a high-maintenance congregation with many troubles and strained interactions with Paul, the relationship between him …
(The following is the August 9 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 2 Corinthians 8 and pay close attention to verses 1-15.) Paul appealed to the Corinthians to give generously to the collection for poor Christians in Jerusalem, telling them of the generosity of the Macedonian churches. Even though Macedonian Christians …
