I'm pleased to announce that I have added a new Devotional Calendar page to this site, with date-based links to all 366 daily devotions from my Next Step Devotions book. While print and Kindle editions remain available on Amazon, I'm glad to offer this free access to all the book's devotions for your convenience. Please …
God Qualifies the Called
(The following is the August 1 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 2 Corinthians 3 and pay close attention to verses 1-6.) God used Paul mightily as a minister to the Gentiles, yet Paul never sought praise for his accomplishments or abilities. On the contrary, He magnified Christ and …
The New Jerusalem — A Literal Heaven On Earth
(The following is the December 29 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Revelation 21 and pay close attention to verses 9-27.) When God makes all things new, we’ll experience what John describes as the new Jerusalem that comes “down out of heaven from God, arrayed with God’s glory” (vv. 10-11). He …
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Victors with Christ in Spiritual Battles
(The following is the December 23 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Revelation 17 and pay close attention to verses 13-14.) Do you get discouraged after a failure? A child attempting a new sport may want to quit after initial unsuccessful attempts. Someone learning a new skill may make numerous mistakes …
God Has Satan On a Leash
(The following is the December 17 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Revelation 13 and pay close attention to verses 5-7 and 14-15.) People often ask why bad things happen to good people. The book of Job pondered a similar question as Satan was allowed to bring calamity upon Job and …
