(The following is the May 26 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Acts 15 and pay close attention to verse 36.) Being a Christian is not only about the moment one comes to Christ. Of course, we can’t continue in a faith we haven’t yet experienced, but the Christian life begins …
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Our Eternal Security
(The following is the April 18 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read John 10 and pay close attention to verses 22-30.) Perhaps you have heard some of these phrases: “once saved, always saved,” “eternal security of the believer,” or “perseverance of the saints.” Different Christian traditions may teach conflicting doctrines regarding …
Come to Jesus and Drink
(The following is the April 14 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read John 7 and pay close attention to verses 37-39.) Meditating on God’s Word can range from reflecting on long passages to concentrating on a word or phrase. Both approaches are valid, but today we focus on breaking down one …
To Retire Or Not To Retire?
26 days ago my company offered an early retirement incentive to those of us who qualify based on age and years of service. Last night at midnight was the deadline to apply for it. I didn't apply. I thought about it - a LOT. I weighed the pros and cons and sometimes felt like a …
I’m Not Thankful Enough
This week has been a mixed bag of emotions for me. With the American Thanksgiving holiday yesterday, there have certainly been more than the usual number of moments reflecting on all for which I am thankful. But some of the week was dominated by other less-than-admirable emotions of anger, of disgust with what I was …
