(The following is the June 24 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Romans 8 and pay close attention to verses 31-39.) Spurgeon said of Romans 8: “This wonderful chapter is the cream of the cream of Holy Scripture. What a grand keynote the apostle strikes in the first verse! …
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Know Jesus, Know Peace. No Jesus, No Peace.
(The following is the June 19 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Romans 5 and pay close attention to verses 1-2.) Perhaps you have seen Christian-themed products that say, “Know Jesus, Know Peace. No Jesus, No Peace.” The statement emphasizes that we can experience peace through Christ that cannot …
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Discipline and Love Go Together
(The following is the July 31 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 2 Corinthians 2 and pay close attention to verses 5-11.) How we treat people after disciplining them can matter as much as the discipline itself. Whether it is a parent disciplining a child, a business leader correcting an …
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 …
The Heavens Declare the Glory of God
(The following is the June 14 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Romans 1 and pay close attention to verses 18-20.) God’s general revelation to all humankind confirms that there is a God. One aspect of that revelation is the creation itself. David wrote, “The heavens declare the …
