(The following is the October 30 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Hebrews 13 and pay close attention to verse 8.) “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever” (v. 8). How wonderful is it that we serve an unchanging God? How comforting is it to know that the God …
Tag: Truth
Test All Things; Hold On to What Is Good
(The following is the September 20 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 Thessalonians 5 and pay close attention to verses 12-22.) As Paul ended 1 Thessalonians, he gave several brief appeals, including, “Don’t despise prophecies, but test all things. Hold on to what is good” (vv. 20-21). Bible scholars disagree …
Evil Is Real, and It Hates God’s Truth
(The following is the May 15 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Acts 7 and pay close attention to verses 54-60.) If members of the Sanhedrin had been open to the gospel, Stephen’s testimony would have pierced their hearts and consciences. Instead, they were enraged at him (v. 54). …
Calling Evil Good and Good Evil
(The following is the January 13 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Matthew 12 and pay close attention to verses 22-24.) Isaiah wrote in the 700s B.C., “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter …
Be Careful Where You Place Your Trust
(The following is the June 12 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Acts 27 and pay close attention to verses 22-25.) Who do we trust the most when faced with conflicting advice and truth claims? Teenagers must decide whether to trust friends, parents, teachers, leaders, public figures, or others. College students …
