(The following is the March 7 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Luke 3 and pay close attention to verses 15-16.) Do you have high or low self-esteem or somewhere in between? From today's passage, how would you rate John the Baptist’s understanding of himself? Self-esteem is …
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Giving to Those Who Can’t Give Back
(The following is the March 23 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Luke 14 and pay close attention to verses 12-14.) We enjoy gathering with people we know and love. Laughter fills the room. We tell stories (often repeated ones) and strengthen bonds through shared meals and experiences. These times bring …
Are you a people pleaser?
(The following is the February 29 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Mark 15 and pay close attention to verses 6-15.) Are you a people pleaser? What do you think of others you would describe as people-pleasers? We can use the label positively or negatively depending on …
Don’t Make or Keep Foolish Promises
(The following is the February 17 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Mark 6 and pay close attention to verses 21-29.) Have you ever made a promise in an emotional moment that you later regretted? King Herod did. He hosted a banquet for many important people. His …
Do you start each day with Christ?
(The following is the February 10 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Mark 1 and pay close attention to verse 35.) Jesus began his day in solitude with his heavenly Father before the day’s tiring demands. Christians must answer two fundamental questions about our time alone with …
