(The following is the May 1 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read John 19 and pay close attention to verses 25-27.) Nail-pierced hands and feet bled, as did his head from the crown of thorns. His body was torn from the cruel lashes he endured before the crucifixion. Difficult breathing was …
Tag: Love
Loving to the End
(The following is the April 21 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read John 13 and pay close attention to verse 1.) “Before the Passover Festival, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved …
Is Your Faith Lukewarm?
(The following is the December 4 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Revelation 3 and pay close attention to verses 14-22.) It’s disappointing to sip a drink we expect to be hot only to find it cold. Likewise, we are unsatisfied if we want a cold glass of water on a …
Keep the Love Fires Burning
(The following is the December 1 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Revelation 2 and pay close attention to verses 1-7.) What are your earliest memories of love? Perhaps it’s the care and compassion shown by parents and family. As you grew and experienced feelings from infatuation to deep …
Love Is the Test
(The following is the November 23 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 John 3 and pay close attention to verses 11-18.) The sinful human nature we are born with excels at loving ourselves more than others. Babies can’t help but focus on their needs since they can’t care …
