(The following is the July 31 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 2 Corinthians 2 and pay close attention to verses 5-11.) How we treat people after disciplining them can matter as much as the discipline itself. Whether it is a parent disciplining a child, a business leader correcting an …
Category: Devotionals
The Impact of Our Example
(The following is the June 16 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Romans 2 and pay close attention to verses 17-24.) Christian actions can impact others’ understanding of Christ, the Christian faith, and the church. As people charged with reflecting the character of Christ, we should be mindful of …
The Heavens Declare the Glory of God
(The following is the June 14 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Romans 1 and pay close attention to verses 18-20.) God’s general revelation to all humankind confirms that there is a God. One aspect of that revelation is the creation itself. David wrote, “The heavens declare the …
The Majority Isn’t Always Right
(The following is the June 11 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Acts 27 and pay close attention to verses 1-21.) People prefer to make their own decisions. We accept being under authority in the family, business, government, church, and other contexts, but we still want a voice in matters …
The Privilege of Giving
(The following is the July 28 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 Corinthians 16 and pay close attention to verses 1-4.) Early Christians considered it a privilege to financially support the church's work, particularly the Jerusalem church’s needs. Paul helped coordinate the collection, telling the Corinthians, “Now about the collection …
