(The following is the June 17 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Romans 3 and pay close attention to verses 21-31.) The book of Romans contains profound theological truths critical to Christianity. From them, we get the “Romans Road” approach to sharing the gospel with others, summarizing our sinful state before …
Category: Devotionals
Judging Others
(The following is the January 7 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Matthew 7 and pay close attention to verses 1-5.) Many Christians and non-Christians can quote some form of Matthew 7:1, such as, “Judge not, lest ye be judged.” Jesus made that statement to those who were …
Be Careful Where You Place Your Trust
(The following is the June 12 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Acts 27 and pay close attention to verses 22-25.) Who do we trust the most when faced with conflicting advice and truth claims? Teenagers must decide whether to trust friends, parents, teachers, leaders, public figures, or others. College students …
God’s Word: A Sure Foundation
(The following is the December 26 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Revelation 19 and pay close attention to verses 19-21.) God’s Word has always been a mighty sword that cuts through hardened hearts. It rips through defensive walls people erect to block challenges to their sin, selfishness, and …
Vengeance Belongs to God
(The following is the December 22 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Revelation 16 and pay close attention to verses 4-7.) Most people suffer injustice inflicted by others at some point. Whether a random event by someone we don’t know or intentional harm from someone opposed to us, we …
