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God, Forgive Me for What I Did Not Do

On June 1, 2025May 31, 2025 By Jeff RossIn DevotionalsLeave a comment

(The following is the November 6 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read James 4 and pay close attention to verse 17.) When we think about sin, we probably think most often of things we do that we should not. Many sins fall into this category since the Bible identifies …

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Wickedness in the Last Days

On May 21, 2025May 17, 2025 By Jeff RossIn DevotionalsLeave a comment

(The following is the October 6 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 2 Timothy 3 and pay close attention to verses 1-5.) Many Scripture passages, such as 2 Timothy 3:1-5, read like they were written yesterday: “But know this: Hard times will come in the last days. …

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Jesus Can Remove the Weight of Sin

On April 23, 2025April 19, 2025 By Jeff RossIn DevotionalsLeave a comment

(The following is the June 23 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Romans 8 and pay close attention to verses 1-2.) Bear with me as we take an unpleasant trip down memory lane. Think back through your life as far as you can remember and recall as …

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Experts in Depravity

On April 21, 2025April 19, 2025 By Jeff RossIn DevotionalsLeave a comment

(The following is the June 15 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Romans 1 and pay close attention to verses 24-32.) Evil and depravity are readily apparent in our world. All that is required for people to sin is to do what comes naturally as sinners. Anyone …

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Stumbling vs. Diving Into Sin

On March 21, 2025March 15, 2025 By Jeff RossIn DevotionalsLeave a comment

(The following is the February 3 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Matthew 26 and pay close attention to verses 14-16.) As Jesus’ crucifixion approached, Judas Iscariot plotted to betray him. It’s unthinkable how one of the twelve apostles could entertain such a thought, much less act …

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