(The following is the June 8 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Acts 25 and pay close attention to verses 6-12.) We can measure the depth of our convictions by how willing we are to endure the consequences of living by them. What beliefs and values are so important that we …
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Choosing Sin Regardless of the Consequences
(The following is the December 12 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Revelation 9 and pay close attention to verses 20-21.) The events of Revelation 9 are catastrophic. The torment unleashed on the ungodly is so terrible that people long to die but can’t. Plagues then kill a third of humanity. …
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When You’ve Made a Bad Decision
What do you do when you realize you've made a bad decision? I hate saying "it depends," but correcting bad decisions really does depend on the significance of the decision and the reality of the new circumstances in which we find ourselves. It isn't always easy, quick or possible to correct a previous bad choice. …
Leap Year Lesson #294: There Is a Ripple Effect, Whether You See It Or Not
Earlier this year I posted about the wonderful customer service experience my son and I have every time we donate blood at the nearest Red Cross center. That post was about the dear old lady who serves us drinks and snacks (along with a hug) after we donate. I praised her customer service that makes …
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