(The following is the December 16 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Revelation 12 and pay close attention to verses 7-12.) Have you hurriedly tried to complete a task that usually takes much longer? You may be more focused or frantic, rushing to meet a deadline. That behavior contrasts with taking …
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Is Your Faith Lukewarm?
(The following is the December 4 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Revelation 3 and pay close attention to verses 14-22.) It’s disappointing to sip a drink we expect to be hot only to find it cold. Likewise, we are unsatisfied if we want a cold glass of water on a …
The Significance of Servanthood
(The following is the February 24 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Mark 10 and pay close attention to verses 35-45.) People in leadership positions differ in their exercise of authority. Some let it go to their heads and lord it over others insensitively. Fortunately, other leaders in powerful …
To Live is Christ and to Die is Gain
(The following is the September 3 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Philippians 1 and pay close attention to verses 21-26.) Christians should eagerly live their days on Earth serving Christ. They should also anticipate eternal life in the presence of Christ. Paul lived aware of both, and …
Do Everything in Service to King Jesus
(The following is the September 12 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Colossians 3 and pay close attention to verses 17-25.) Each believer makes up one small thread in the larger tapestry of the church God weaves together. Do we appreciate where he has placed us and …
