(The following is the May 24 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Acts 14 and pay close attention to verses 1-7.) What would cause you to stop telling others about Jesus? Would intimidation? Threats? Persecution? Imprisonment? Orders from governing authorities? Would mere criticism from others stop you? Would the …
Tag: Fear
Whom Do You Fear?
(The following is the March 20 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Luke 12 and pay close attention to verses 43-48.) Whom do you fear? At some point in our lives, we all fear someone. Children may fear imaginary monsters hiding in dark spaces. As we grow, fears may …
There Is No Fear in Love
(The following is the November 24 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 John 4 and pay close attention to verses 16-19.) Can you think of someone you fear or used to fear? It may be an authority figure, acquaintance, or someone perceived as a threat. Why did you …
Are You Afraid to Die?
(The following is the October 16 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Hebrews 2 and pay close attention to verses 14-15.) It’s common for people to fear death from whatever age they begin to grasp its seriousness. A child may encounter death by losing a pet or …
Run at Your Goliath
The story of David and Goliath is commonly known. From the Old Testament book of 1 Samuel chapter 17, we read about the young shepherd David who went to deliver some goods to his older brothers in battle. While there, David was alarmed that nobody on the Israelite side of the battle line was willing …
