(The following is the January 26 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Matthew 21 and pay close attention to verses 28-32.) Lip service is meaningless. It may fool people temporarily, but it is eventually discovered. We see this in Jesus’ parable of two sons who talk and …
Anger: Sometimes Righteous but Usually Not
(The following is the January 25 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Matthew 21 and pay close attention to verses 12-13.) Do you recall and regret times when you acted in anger? Emotional or physical scars inflicted by others may linger, spawning continuing anger – an emotion …
Treasuring Christ Above All
(The following is the January 22 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Matthew 19 and pay close attention to verses 16-30.) One day a wealthy young man came to Jesus and asked, “What good must I do to have eternal life?” (v. 16). Jesus mentioned several of …
Forgiving Others
(The following is the January 21 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Matthew 18 and pay close attention to verses 21-35.) Forgiving others is difficult. We may hold a grudge or seek revenge when someone hurts us. Peter asked Jesus, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive …
The Power of a Word from God
(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 1-10.) Words are powerful. With them, we bless and curse others. We build up and tear down. We encourage people to pursue remarkable achievements and discourage them from being …
