(The following is the December 20 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Revelation 14 and pay close attention to verse 13.) Family and friends typically gather when loved ones die to remember and honor them. We share stories and photos of the person’s life. Those eulogizing the deceased say positive things …
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Lasting Hope
(The following is the December 24 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Revelation 18 and pay close attention to verses 15-20.) Humans can place their hope in many things: fame, power, fortune, reputation, influence, and material possessions, to name a few. Most people are of modest means and must …
Faith Works. Love Labors. Hope Endures.
(The following is the September 14 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 Thessalonians 1 and pay close attention to verses 2-6.) Paul ended his memorable love chapter to the Corinthians with, “Now these three remain: faith, hope, and love – but the greatest of these is love” (1 Cor. 13:13). …
From Afflictions to Hope
(The following is the June 20 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Romans 5 and pay close attention to verses 3-5.) People don’t usually wish physical affliction upon themselves. Our natural human tendency is to avoid pain and suffering. But hardships come in many forms besides physical: …
Leap Year Lesson #332: Place Your Hope in That Which Does Not Disappoint
When the Powerball lottery jackpot gets as high as it was today ($550 million), lots of people buy tickets that don't normally buy them, myself included. The common question is "What would you do if you won?" Answers range from traveling the world to paying off debt to taking care of family, quitting our jobs, …
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