(The following is the February 13 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Mark 3 and pay close attention to verses 22-30.) When religious leaders claimed that Jesus cast out demons by the power of the ruler of demons, he pointed out their illogical reasoning: “How can Satan drive out Satan? If …
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The Best Solution to Divisions Among Us
(The following is the August 20 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Galatians 3 and pay close attention to verses 27-29.) Many communities suffer from divisions between groups. Differences related to race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, gender, politics, and other means of identification can contribute to chasms between groups …
Living in Harmony with Fellow Believers
(The following is the July 4 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Romans 15 and pay close attention to verses 1-6.) Imagine you have many children. Gathering with them is one of your greatest joys. Picture them together on a particular day to honor you. They plan to sing …
A Warning Against Divisive, Deceitful Teaching
(The following is the July 5 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Romans 16 and pay close attention to verses 17-18.) Paul repeatedly writes in his letters about the importance of Christian unity. Christ expects his children to get along. Unity suffers when people create divisions that serve their unholy personal …
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