(The following is the October 12 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Titus 3 and pay close attention to verses 8-11.) Paul ends his letter to Titus with instructions that, at first glance, seem unrelated to each other: “I want you to insist on these things so that those who have …
Tag: Priorities
Your Busyness Doesn’t Impress God
(The following is the March 18 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Luke 10 and pay close attention to verses 38-42.) Life can be hectic. Demands clamoring for our attention can seem overwhelming: work, family, home, education, church, volunteer activities, children’s activities, managing finances, and caregiving. Add to the …
What is Your Greatest Treasure?
(The following is the January 15 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Matthew 13 and pay close attention to verses 44-46.) What is your most valuable treasure? Answers may include family, home, heirlooms, bank accounts, freedom, work, prestige, power, pleasure, hobbies, collections, friends, cars, pets, and more. The Christian’s …
How Do You Spend Your Time?
(The following is the May 7 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Acts 2 and pay close attention to verses 42-47.) How do you spend your time on a typical day? For many, it combines work, family responsibilities, rest, play, eating, and hobbies. Add time on social media, with friends, reading, …
A Year of Distinct Thirds
I've been very goal oriented the past two years in publishing on this blog very specific goals in the categories of body, mind and spirit. The goals for 2013 were many and I was glad to accomplish nearly all of them. I started down a similar path at the beginning of 2014, but soon felt …
