(The following is the October 22 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Hebrews 6 and pay close attention to verses 9-20.) When we ponder the example others set, we can likely think of positive and negative examples. Many are blessed to witness healthy models of character and faith in …
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Christ Was Tempted As We are, Yet Without Sin
(The following is the October 20 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Hebrews 4 and pay close attention to verses 14-16.) We relate more easily with people who have had similar life experiences than those who have not. For example, athletes naturally respect coaches who were successful in the …
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More Good Works; Less Wasted Time
(The following is the October 12 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Titus 3 and pay close attention to verses 8-11.) Paul ends his letter to Titus with instructions that, at first glance, seem unrelated to each other: “I want you to insist on these things so that those who have …
Every Generation Has a Place in the Church
(The following is the October 11 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Titus 2 and pay close attention to verses 1-8.) Paul gave Titus instructions for men and women in the church, both young and old. Each has a vital role to fill: Older men are “to be self-controlled, worthy of …
Bring What You Have to Jesus
(The following is the February 28 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Mark 14 and pay close attention to verses 3-9.) Each Christian brings unique passions, talents, desires, and resources to Jesus for God’s glory. We come from different walks of life and span the gamut of socio-economic situations. …
