Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
(The following is the March 22 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Luke 13 and pay close attention to verses 10-13.) Once when Jesus taught in a synagogue, he encountered a woman who had endured a disability for more than eighteen years. “She was bent over and could not straighten up …
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(The following is the March 19 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Luke 11 and pay close attention to verses 5-13.) Jesus’ love for people is evident in the compassion he showed. He acted on that love in ways people needed. We are blessed when God proactively sees and meets our …
(The following is the March 9 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Luke 5 and pay close attention to verses 4-7.) Everyone has subjects about which they are more knowledgeable than other people. Through years of study or personal experience, we better understand our profession and other topics of interest. We …
(The following is the March 8 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Luke 4 and pay close attention to verses 1-13.) Christians should want nothing to do with Satan. Scripture teaches that he is a liar, constantly searching for someone to devour. Satan failed to tempt Jesus to sin, but he …
(The following is the March 5 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Luke 2 and pay close attention to verses 4-7.) If you were the Son of God coming to humankind as a baby, into what family would you come? Would you choose a wealthy royal family with significant influence and …
