(The following is the August 9 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 2 Corinthians 8 and pay close attention to verses 1-15.) Paul appealed to the Corinthians to give generously to the collection for poor Christians in Jerusalem, telling them of the generosity of the Macedonian churches. Even though Macedonian Christians …
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The Love Chapter
(The following is the July 23 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book.) 1 Corinthians 13 is a favorite Bible passage for many people. That is why you hear its timeless truths read at weddings and see it hanging in homes. As you read it below, read it slowly and ponder each phrase. “If I speak human …
Power Beyond Words
(The following is the July 12 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 Corinthians 4 and pay close attention to verses 14-21.) Paul occasionally scolded fellow believers when he thought it necessary as a means of correction. Writing to the Corinthians was one such occasion. The church suffered from internal issues, …
A Manager of the Mysteries of God
(The following is the July 11 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 Corinthians 4 and pay close attention to verses 1-2.) People who work in different jobs throughout their careers encounter a variety of managers along the way. Personalities and management styles are as varied as the managers involved. We …
Relying on God, Not Yourself, in Witnessing
(The following is the July 8 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 Corinthians 2 and pay close attention to verses 1-5.) Many Christians feel inadequate when sharing the gospel. We may be introverted or shy, think we know too little about the Bible to answer questions, lack formal training in …
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