(The following is the May 25 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Acts 14 and pay close attention to verses 21-22.) What you attract people to church with is what you must continue doing to keep them. This can lead to questionable tactics and unwanted results. For example, if a youth …
Tag: Promises
God Keeps His Promises
(The following is the June 18 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Romans 4 and pay close attention to verses 13-25.) Paul repeatedly affirms Abraham’s faith and reminds the Romans that this faith “was credited to him for righteousness” (v. 22). Abraham’s faith (not his works) was why God declared him …
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 …
