(The following is the June 18 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Romans 4 and pay close attention to verses 13-25.) Paul repeatedly affirms Abraham’s faith and reminds the Romans that this faith “was credited to him for righteousness” (v. 22). Abraham’s faith (not his works) was why God declared him …
Restoring Relationships When We’re Wronged
(The following is the January 20 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Matthew 18 and pay close attention to verses 15-17.) People sometimes sin against us, and we’re guilty of the same against others. When that happens, it hurts regardless of the nature of the relationship. It cuts deeply …
What is Your Greatest Treasure?
(The following is the January 15 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Matthew 13 and pay close attention to verses 44-46.) What is your most valuable treasure? Answers may include family, home, heirlooms, bank accounts, freedom, work, prestige, power, pleasure, hobbies, collections, friends, cars, pets, and more. The Christian’s …
Calling Evil Good and Good Evil
(The following is the January 13 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Matthew 12 and pay close attention to verses 22-24.) Isaiah wrote in the 700s B.C., “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter …
The Romans Road
(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 …
