(The following is the April 18 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read John 10 and pay close attention to verses 22-30.) Perhaps you have heard some of these phrases: “once saved, always saved,” “eternal security of the believer,” or “perseverance of the saints.” Different Christian traditions may teach conflicting doctrines regarding …
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Our God-Given Conscience
(The following is the June 6 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Acts 23 and pay close attention to verse 1.) All humans are born with a conscience. The word “conscience” combines Latin words meaning “with” (con) and “knowledge” (science). So, with knowledge, we act in morally …
What is your purpose in life?
(The following is the June 2 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Acts 20 and pay close attention to verses 17-24.) What is your purpose in life? Can you state it clearly? As beings made in God’s image, we exist for a reason. The Westminster Shorter Catechism …
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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Come to Jesus and Drink
(The following is the April 14 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read John 7 and pay close attention to verses 37-39.) Meditating on God’s Word can range from reflecting on long passages to concentrating on a word or phrase. Both approaches are valid, but today we focus on breaking down one …
