(The following is the July 1 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Romans 13 and pay close attention to verses 8-10.) The Old Testament consistently commands God’s people to love God (Deut. 6:5) and others (for example, aliens in the land, Lev. 19:34). In the New Testament, Jesus affirmed …
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Who Can Separate Us?
(The following is the June 24 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Romans 8 and pay close attention to verses 31-39.) Spurgeon said of Romans 8: “This wonderful chapter is the cream of the cream of Holy Scripture. What a grand keynote the apostle strikes in the first verse! …
Discipline and Love Go Together
(The following is the July 31 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 2 Corinthians 2 and pay close attention to verses 5-11.) How we treat people after disciplining them can matter as much as the discipline itself. Whether it is a parent disciplining a child, a business leader correcting an …
A Simple Test to See If You Love Christ
(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 …
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 …
