(The following is the August 13 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 2 Corinthians 11 and pay close attention to verses 16-33.) Many of God’s people have suffered for their faith. Of course, no one suffered more than our Lord Jesus on the cross. Throughout the church age, Christians worldwide have …
Month: August 2025
Our Momentary, Light Afflictions
(The following is the August 3 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 2 Corinthians 4 and pay close attention to verses 16-18.) What afflictions have you suffered? Have you faced physical disabilities, disease, broken relationships, or lost loved ones? Have others taken advantage of you or victimized you through …
Freedom From and To What?
(The following is the August 2 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 2 Corinthians 3 and pay close attention to verses 12-18.) Humans value personal freedom. Governments recognize varying degrees of liberty for citizens. Those accustomed to living in relative freedom would find it extremely difficult if given fewer …
You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet!
(The following is the July 30 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 2 Corinthians 1 and pay close attention to verses 21-22.) People who buy homes, cars, and other costly purchases make a down payment if they don’t pay the total cost up front. The down payment may be …
Giving Generously As God Has Given to Us
(The following is the August 10 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 2 Corinthians 9 and pay close attention to verses 6-15.) When Paul encouraged the Corinthians to be generous in their gift to Jerusalem Christians, it was not merely a fund-raising initiative. He knew that one’s attitude toward giving reflects …
