When you face an important decision and aren't sure which choice to make, how do you decide? Do you take the easy route and flip a coin? That may work for decisions of little consequence, such as where to eat lunch with a friend, but most substantive decisions deserve far more thought and analysis. For …
Tag: God’s Sovereignty
God Has Satan On a Leash
(The following is the December 17 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Revelation 13 and pay close attention to verses 5-7 and 14-15.) People often ask why bad things happen to good people. The book of Job pondered a similar question as Satan was allowed to bring calamity upon Job and …
Victories Over Christians Are Temporary
(The following is the December 14 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Revelation 11 and pay close attention to verses 7-13.) Christians face battles on many fronts. We enter regions hostile to the faith to fulfill the Great Commission. We plead with individuals to receive Christ. We work in our communities …
God’s Purposes Will Prevail
(The following is the May 11 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Acts 5 and pay close attention to verses 33-42.) The Jewish Sanhedrin received sound advice one day from a well-respected member, Gamaliel. Peter and the apostles were on trial for preaching in Jesus’ name. Gamaliel reminded the …
The Number of Our Days
(The following is the April 28 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read John 17 and pay close attention to verse 15.) Do you ever wonder how long you will live on this Earth? David wrote, “Lord, make me aware of my end and the number of my days so …
