(The following is the December 2 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Revelation 2 and pay close attention to verses 12-17.) Most of the seven churches in Revelation 2-3 had positive and negative characteristics. Their letters began with affirmations of what they did well, followed by one or …
Author: Jeff Ross
Author of "Next Step Devotions"; semi-retired after a career in Christian ministry and secular information technology; available for teaching and public speaking; lives in Winchester, KY
Love Is the Test
(The following is the November 23 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 John 3 and pay close attention to verses 11-18.) The sinful human nature we are born with excels at loving ourselves more than others. Babies can’t help but focus on their needs since they can’t care …
Loving Others Despite Differences
(The following is the September 16 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 Thessalonians 3 and pay close attention to verses 11-13.) Is it easier to love people like us or those who are different? Most people drift toward others like them in personality, social status, intellect, physical capabilities, faith, politics, …
Excited Anticipation or Fearful Dread?
(The following is the November 22 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 John 2 and pay close attention to verses 28-29.) My grandchildren eagerly show me things they recently made whenever we visit. They’re proud of their accomplishments and can’t wait to share them. I gladly affirm …
Why Keep Confessing Sins to God?
(The following is the November 20 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 John 1 and pay close attention to verses 5-10.) Confessing sins to God has always been part of the Christian life. We do so in our initial submission to Christ as Lord when we come …
