(The following is the March 4 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Luke 1 and pay close attention to verses 18-20 and 59-64.) When the angel Gabriel announced the coming birth of John the Baptist to John’s father, Zechariah, the father doubted. He asked, “How can I know this? …
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
I’m Available to Speak and Teach
For churches, small groups, or Christian organizations using (or considering using) my Next Step Devotions book, I want to offer to meet with you in person, virtually, or by phone. I'll work with you on the topic to be discussed. We could discuss Bible devotions, Bible study, Scripture memory, or discipleship. Perhaps you'd like to …
Comparing English Bible Translations
With so many English Bible translations available, how is someone to decide between them? What distinguishes each? What is the difference between a word-for-word translation versus a thought-for-thought translation versus a paraphrase? How difficult is one to read compared to another? Most translations contain introductory information that informs the reader about the goals and translation …
The Process of Writing “Next Step Devotions”
Writing Next Step Devotions was a labor of love that started in late 2020 and culminated with its publication in November 2022. Since this was my first book, I learned a lot along the way, doing some things well from the start but having to backtrack and improve afterward what I didn't do well initially. …
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Why I wrote the book “Next Step Devotions”
I've loved writing since childhood, writing essays in elementary school and later for writing contests. Throughout my career in ministry and secular roles, writing came with the territory of responsibilities. I still enjoy it as a way to gather my thoughts and communicate with others. Upon learning in mid-2020 that my employer of 17 years …
