(The following is the April 24 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read John 14 and pay close attention to verses 15-24.) How do we show our love for Christ? We keep his commands. What is the proof someone does not love Christ? They disregard his words. The test is …
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Do You Love Others This Much?
(The following is the June 25 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Romans 9 and pay close attention to verses 1-5.) Have you ever loved someone so much that you wished you could take their place as they faced challenging circumstances? What parent has not longed for the ability to take …
The Greatest Commandment
(The following is the January 28 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Matthew 22 and pay close attention to verses 34-40.) Pharisees tested Jesus by asking, “Which command in the law is the greatest?” (v. 36). Jesus replied, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all …
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 …
Showing Love for God and Others
(The following is the November 21 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 John 2 and pay close attention to verses 3-11.) How do you know when someone loves you? Being told “I love you” is an encouraging sign, but what if that same person fails to treat you …
