(The following is the March 14 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Luke 8 and pay close attention to verses 26-39.) When Jesus commanded an unclean spirit to come out of a Gerasene man, the demons begged Jesus to let them enter a herd of pigs. Jesus …
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
Are there really two billion Christians?
(The following is the March 11 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Luke 6 and pay close attention to verses 46-49.) Over two billion people identify as Christians. More than a quarter of all people on the planet presumably call Jesus “Lord.” But are there that many …
How should we view self-esteem?
(The following is the March 7 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Luke 3 and pay close attention to verses 15-16.) Do you have high or low self-esteem or somewhere in between? From today's passage, how would you rate John the Baptist’s understanding of himself? Self-esteem is …
Giving to Those Who Can’t Give Back
(The following is the March 23 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Luke 14 and pay close attention to verses 12-14.) We enjoy gathering with people we know and love. Laughter fills the room. We tell stories (often repeated ones) and strengthen bonds through shared meals and experiences. These times bring …
Are you a people pleaser?
(The following is the February 29 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Mark 15 and pay close attention to verses 6-15.) Are you a people pleaser? What do you think of others you would describe as people-pleasers? We can use the label positively or negatively depending on …
