(The following is the August 9 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 2 Corinthians 8 and pay close attention to verses 1-15.) Paul appealed to the Corinthians to give generously to the collection for poor Christians in Jerusalem, telling them of the generosity of the Macedonian churches. Even though Macedonian Christians …
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Which Psalm 23 Describes You?
The 23rd Psalm has long been a favorite of many for literally thousands of years. It was written by King David around 1000 B.C., give or take a decade or two. Memorized by many, it is often read at funerals, although it is far more about how to live life now under the watchful care …
Book Review: The Geneva Bible: 1560 Edition
I love old books - both those printed editions that have survived centuries and are a joy to hold in your hands, and reprints of books originally published long ago. I am also a great fan of study Bibles, as the top of my rolltop desk would heartily testify if it could speak. It was, …
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The Exclusivity of Christ
(The following is the April 23 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read John 14 and pay close attention to verses 1-7.) There is one God and one Heaven where all his children will live forever in his presence. There is only one way to experience eternal life …
Are there really two billion Christians?
(The following is the March 11 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Luke 6 and pay close attention to verses 46-49.) Over two billion people identify as Christians. More than a quarter of all people on the planet presumably call Jesus “Lord.” But are there that many …
