Ordinary Influencers for Christ

(The following is the August 12 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 2 Corinthians 11 and pay close attention to verses 1-6.) Who has influenced you the most? The list may include parents, family members, teachers, close friends, workplace leaders, and hopefully Christian leaders and mentors. The reasons may …

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Would You Suffer For Your Faith?

(The following is the August 13 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 2 Corinthians 11 and pay close attention to verses 16-33.) Many of God’s people have suffered for their faith. Of course, no one suffered more than our Lord Jesus on the cross. Throughout the church age, Christians worldwide have …

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Our Momentary, Light Afflictions

(The following is the August 3 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 2 Corinthians 4 and pay close attention to verses 16-18.) What afflictions have you suffered? Have you faced physical disabilities, disease, broken relationships, or lost loved ones? Have others taken advantage of you or victimized you through …

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Freedom From and To What?

(The following is the August 2 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 2 Corinthians 3 and pay close attention to verses 12-18.) Humans value personal freedom. Governments recognize varying degrees of liberty for citizens. Those accustomed to living in relative freedom would find it extremely difficult if given fewer …

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