(The following is the October 2 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 Timothy 6 and pay close attention to verses 3-10.) Have you heard anyone say, “money is the root of all evil”? They may think it’s a biblical quote, but it isn’t. Paul taught that …
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
You Weren’t There Today
The following is a tribute to my beloved dog, Callie. These are my thoughts as I went through the first day without her (May 20, 2024), following fourteen years of her unconditional love. Our final moments together, May 19, 2024 You weren't there today. You weren't there when I awakened in the middle of the …
Young People, Set an Example
(The following is the September 29 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 Timothy 4 and pay close attention to verses 11-16.) 1 Timothy 4:12 is encouraging to young people: “Don’t let anyone despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, …
Politics Divides but Prayer Unites
(The following is the September 26 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 Timothy 2 and pay close attention to verses 1-4.) Few topics divide people as much as politics. People often discuss political matters passionately with little openness to changing their minds. Christians should engage in …
Justice, Mercy, or Grace?
(The following is the September 21 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 2 Thessalonians 1 and pay close attention to verses 5-12.) Jesus’ first coming was about salvation; his second coming will be one of judgment. Our attitude toward judgment may depend upon who is being judged. …
