(The following is the September 7 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Philippians 4 and pay close attention to verses 10-14.) People often misuse Philippians 4:13, which says, “I am able to do all things through him who strengthens me.” Many misapply the verse, connecting it to …
Seek God’s Wisdom
(The following is the May 12 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Acts 6 and pay close attention to verses 1-10.) Stephen was one of seven men chosen to help manage the early church's growing responsibilities. They sought “men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and wisdom” (v. 3). He …
Dwell On These Things
(The following is the September 6 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Philippians 4 and pay close attention to verses 8-9.) What we choose to fill our thoughts with daily impacts our attitude, outlook, character, and actions. Paul knew this when he encouraged Philippian Christians to dwell …
Making the Most of Our Time
(The following is the August 31 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Ephesians 5 and pay close attention to verses 15-21.) Each of us has 24 hours per day. How do we use them? Paul wrote: “Pay careful attention, then, to how you live – not as …
Christian, Watch Your Mouth
(The following is the August 30 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Ephesians 5 and pay close attention to verses 1-5.) Paul encouraged the Ephesians to “be imitators of God, as dearly loved children, and walk in love, as Christ also loved us and gave himself for …
