(The following is the May 29 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Acts 17 and pay close attention to verses 10-12.) How can we know that teachings from pastors, teachers, friends, books, media, and other sources are biblically accurate? We do what the Bereans did when Paul and Silas taught in …
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The Greatest Verse in the Bible
(The following is the April 8 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read John 3 and pay close attention to verse 16.) John 3:16 is one of the most recognized verses in the Bible. Start reciting it aloud, and someone nearby can likely join in with you. Observe the crowd at a …
Say It Again, Please
(The following is the March 27 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Luke 18 and pay close attention to verses 31-34.) Have you read the same Bible passage on different occasions and gotten a different meaning each time? Perhaps you’ve heard multiple sermons from a particular Bible passage yet gained new …
Book Review: The Spurgeon Study Bible
I have read through many different study bibles over the decades, but none has been more inspirational to me than The Spurgeon Study Bible. Other study Bibles have all been educational and extremely worthwhile to read. They remain within arm's reach of my desk for continuing Bible study and lesson planning when teaching. They all …
Book Review: “Reformation Study Bible”
Since becoming a Christian in high school nearly 50 years ago, reading my Bible has been among the most important things I do daily. I wish I could say that I've never missed a day, but that but be woefully untrue. Still, by God's grace I've been able to read the Bible cover to cover …
