(The following is the September 17 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 Thessalonians 4 and pay close attention to verses 9-12.) Paul told the Thessalonian Christians: “But we encourage you, brothers and sisters, to do this even more, to seek to lead a quiet life, to mind …
Tag: Christlikeness
The Impact of Our Example
(The following is the June 16 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Romans 2 and pay close attention to verses 17-24.) Christian actions can impact others’ understanding of Christ, the Christian faith, and the church. As people charged with reflecting the character of Christ, we should be mindful of …
Should Others Imitate You?
(The following is the July 21 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 Corinthians 11 and pay close attention to verse 1.) Paul gave the Corinthians an unusual command, “Imitate me, as I also imitate Christ” (v. 1). How bold is that? Do we feel confident enough in following Christ's example …
Taming the Tongue
(The following is the November 5 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read James 3 and pay close attention to verses 1-12.) Do you have difficulty occasionally controlling your tongue? If so, James 3:1-12 is a passage you should read regularly. It reminds us that the tongue is a small …
Right Doctrine Isn’t Enough
(The following is the November 4 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read James 2 and pay close attention to verse 19.) Knowing Bible doctrine is essential. Christians should be lifelong learners of Scripture. Through personal Bible study, listening to faithful preaching, learning opportunities at church, online resources, books, conversations …
