(The following is the August 16 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 2 Corinthians 13 and pay close attention to verses 11-13.) Paul spent much time with the Corinthian church in person and via correspondence. As a high-maintenance congregation with many troubles and strained interactions with Paul, the relationship between him …
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Our Momentary, Light Afflictions
(The following is the August 3 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 2 Corinthians 4 and pay close attention to verses 16-18.) What afflictions have you suffered? Have you faced physical disabilities, disease, broken relationships, or lost loved ones? Have others taken advantage of you or victimized you through …
Does Your Face Reflect Your Joy in Christ
(The following is the May 13 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Acts 6 and pay close attention to verses 11-15.) While looking out over our congregation, a former pastor once said, “Some of you look like you were weaned on sour pickles.” I suppose we didn’t look very joyful until …
Joy Comes Through Christ, Not Circumstances
(The following is the May 27 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Acts 16 and pay close attention to verses 16-25.) Our joy as Christians does not depend on our outward circumstances. Instead, it depends on our relationship with Jesus Christ. No New Testament believer demonstrated this …
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