(The following is the September 2 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Philippians 1 and pay close attention to verses 12-20.) How Christians handle difficult circumstances can impact others’ faith. If we claim to know Christ, yet we fall to pieces emotionally when bad things happen, our actions suggest less confidence …
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
Stop Quarreling
(The following is the October 5 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 2 Timothy 2 and pay close attention to verses 22-26.) How productive and valuable was the last quarrel you had? It probably didn’t improve things between those involved. Neither did it likely solve whatever problem sparked the …
Are You Ashamed of Christ?
(The following is the October 3 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 2 Timothy 1 and pay close attention to verses 7-12.) Three times in 2 Timothy 1-2, Paul warns against being ashamed of the gospel (1:8, 12; 2:15). Several other New Testament passages echo the sentiment: “For …
Respect People of All Ages
(The following is the September 30 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 Timothy 5 and pay close attention to verses 1-2.) Opportunities for interaction between people of different ages vary as cultural norms change. For example, families with three generations living in the same home used to …
Are You Too Bad to Be Saved?
(The following is the September 25 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 Timothy 1 and pay close attention to verses 12-17.) Have you ever thought or heard someone say, “God couldn’t love me” or “I’m too far gone”? The feeling may be present, but the statement isn’t …
