(The following is the February 14 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Mark 4 and pay close attention to verses 33-34.) Christian faith is private and public. It is private as individuals enter into a relationship with Christ and practice spiritual disciplines like prayer and Bible study to …
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Do you start each day with Christ?
(The following is the February 10 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Mark 1 and pay close attention to verse 35.) Jesus began his day in solitude with his heavenly Father before the day’s tiring demands. Christians must answer two fundamental questions about our time alone with …
Stumbling vs. Diving Into Sin
(The following is the February 3 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Matthew 26 and pay close attention to verses 14-16.) As Jesus’ crucifixion approached, Judas Iscariot plotted to betray him. It’s unthinkable how one of the twelve apostles could entertain such a thought, much less act …
Distinguishing Between Caesar and God
(The following is the January 27 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Matthew 22 and pay close attention to verses 15-22.) Jesus’ opponents repeatedly tried to trap him with trick questions. He either refused to respond or answered in a way that left them amazed and unable …
