(The following is the February 15 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Mark 5 and pay close attention to verses 21-24 and 35-43.) Hard times come to everyone. They come through physical challenges, poverty, broken relationships, disease, hunger, abuse, violence, fear, failure, and more. The most challenging times may …
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Godly Sorrow for Sin
(The following is the August 8 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 2 Corinthians 7 and pay close attention to verses 8-12.) Experiencing sorrow is difficult. Grief may come from losing loved ones, unfulfilled dreams, failed relationships, career disruptions, natural disasters, tragedies that directly or indirectly impact us, and more. No …
Godly Sorrow for Sin
(The following is the April 2 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Luke 22 and pay close attention to verses 54-62.) Sin in a Christian’s life should cause deep sorrow. A growing Christian who lives in a close relationship with Christ and desires obedience to his Word won’t have …
