(The following is the September 6 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Philippians 4 and pay close attention to verses 8-9.) What we choose to fill our thoughts with daily impacts our attitude, outlook, character, and actions. Paul knew this when he encouraged Philippian Christians to dwell …
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
Making the Most of Our Time
(The following is the August 31 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Ephesians 5 and pay close attention to verses 15-21.) Each of us has 24 hours per day. How do we use them? Paul wrote: “Pay careful attention, then, to how you live – not as …
Christian, Watch Your Mouth
(The following is the August 30 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Ephesians 5 and pay close attention to verses 1-5.) Paul encouraged the Ephesians to “be imitators of God, as dearly loved children, and walk in love, as Christ also loved us and gave himself for …
God Can Do What We Cannot
(The following is the August 27 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Ephesians 3 and pay close attention to verses 14-21.) What self-expectations have you had at different life stages? Perhaps as a child, you imagined becoming a teacher, doctor, entertainer, or president. Advancing to top leadership …
How Do You Spend Your Time?
(The following is the May 7 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Acts 2 and pay close attention to verses 42-47.) How do you spend your time on a typical day? For many, it combines work, family responsibilities, rest, play, eating, and hobbies. Add time on social media, with friends, reading, …
