(The following is the March 17 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Luke 10 and pay close attention to verses 21-24.) There is tremendous value in formal and informal education. We learn to read as children, then reading and experience enable us to pursue subjects of interest for the rest of …
Stumbling vs. Diving Into Sin
(The following is the February 3 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Matthew 26 and pay close attention to verses 14-16.) As Jesus’ crucifixion approached, Judas Iscariot plotted to betray him. It’s unthinkable how one of the twelve apostles could entertain such a thought, much less act …
Love God and Love Others
(The following is the January 28 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Matthew 22 and pay close attention to verses 34-40.) Pharisees tested Jesus by asking, “Which command in the law is the greatest?” (v. 36). Jesus replied, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, …
Distinguishing Between Caesar and God
(The following is the January 27 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Matthew 22 and pay close attention to verses 15-22.) Jesus’ opponents repeatedly tried to trap him with trick questions. He either refused to respond or answered in a way that left them amazed and unable …
Raised from Death to Life
(The following is the March 12 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Luke 7 and pay close attention to verses 11-17.) One of the people Jesus raised from the dead during his earthly ministry was a widow’s only son. Jesus was moved with compassion for the widow, touched the open coffin, …
