(The following is the September 8 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Colossians 1 and pay close attention to verses 15-23.) Jesus Christ is the center of our faith. Colossians contains passages about Christ that emphasize his preeminence. We should ponder them regularly to remain in awe of Christ and what …
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The Apostle Paul’s Purpose and Ours
(The following is the June 9 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Acts 26 and pay close attention to verses 12-18.) Paul understood his mission because Jesus told him what it was during their encounter on the road to Damascus. Paul described that conversion moment where the Lord told him, “I …
What Attracted You to Christian Faith?
(The following is the May 25 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Acts 14 and pay close attention to verses 21-22.) What you attract people to church with is what you must continue doing to keep them. This can lead to questionable tactics and unwanted results. For example, if a youth …
Learning History Can Deepen Your Faith
(The following is the May 14 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Acts 7 and pay close attention to verses 1-53.) False witnesses wrongly accused Stephen of blasphemy. The high priest of the Sanhedrin asked him, “Are these things true?” (v. 1). Stephen replied with a lengthy discourse that walked …
Never Fear What Christ Has Conquered
(The following is the April 26 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read John 16 and pay close attention to verses 25-33.) Jesus warned his disciples about difficult days ahead. In John 15-16, he warned that the world would hate believers just as it hated him. He talked about the sorrow disciples …
