My father, Roy Jack Ross, passed from this life to the next on May 15, 2026, at the age of 91 in Winchester, Kentucky. We held his funeral on May 23rd, and it was my honor to fulfill his wish that I lead the funeral. Below is the eulogy I shared that day, telling about …
The Necessity and Purpose of Church Discipline
(The following is the July 13 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 Corinthians 5 and pay close attention to verses 1-2.) Church discipline is neither easy nor enjoyable, but God's Word commands us to do it. We are responsible for presenting a pure bride (church) to Christ, the bridegroom. We …
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Power Beyond Words
(The following is the July 12 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 Corinthians 4 and pay close attention to verses 14-21.) Paul occasionally scolded fellow believers when he thought it necessary as a means of correction. Writing to the Corinthians was one such occasion. The church suffered from internal issues, …
A Manager of the Mysteries of God
(The following is the July 11 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 Corinthians 4 and pay close attention to verses 1-2.) People who work in different jobs throughout their careers encounter a variety of managers along the way. Personalities and management styles are as varied as the managers involved. We …
Relying on God, Not Yourself, in Witnessing
(The following is the July 8 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 Corinthians 2 and pay close attention to verses 1-5.) Many Christians feel inadequate when sharing the gospel. We may be introverted or shy, think we know too little about the Bible to answer questions, lack formal training in …
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