(The following is the December 2 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Revelation 2 and pay close attention to verses 12-17.) Most of the seven churches in Revelation 2-3 had positive and negative characteristics. Their letters began with affirmations of what they did well, followed by one or …
Tag: Christlikeness
Would You Want to See This Chart?
(The following is the November 12 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 Peter 4 and pay close attention to verses 1-6.) It would be enlightening to have a chart of our lives that shows how much time we’ve spent in godly versus sinful pursuits. We’d probably see periods …
Someone is Watching
(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 …
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 …
