(The following is the February 18 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Mark 6 and pay close attention to verses 45-52.) In 1980 Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band released the song “Against the Wind.” The lyrics near the end say, “I’m older now but still runnin’ against …
Do You Love Others This Much?
(The following is the June 25 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Romans 9 and pay close attention to verses 1-5.) Have you ever loved someone so much that you wished you could take their place as they faced challenging circumstances? What parent has not longed for the ability to take …
Go and Make Disciples
(The following is the February 8 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Matthew 28 and pay close attention to verses 18-20.) The Great Commission was Jesus’ marching orders to the apostles. In it, he commanded them to be disciples who make disciples. We have a part in continuing that …
Fruitful and Unfruitful Gospel Conversations
(The following is the February 5 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Matthew 27 and pay close attention to verses 38-44.) It is beautiful when believers have gospel conversations with unbelievers. It is a joy to answer questions about faith, our personal experience with Christ, and Scripture. When one …
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Your Will Be Done
(The following is the February 4 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Matthew 26 and pay close attention to verses 36-46.) Statue of Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane; photo by Jeff Ross at Abbey of Gethsemani, Trappist, KY It is good to align our will with God’s …
