(The following is the May 24 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Acts 14 and pay close attention to verses 1-7.) What would cause you to stop telling others about Jesus? Would intimidation? Threats? Persecution? Imprisonment? Orders from governing authorities? Would mere criticism from others stop you? Would the …
Tag: Witnessing
The Power of Personal Testimony
(The following is the April 11 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read John 4 and pay close attention to verses 28-30 and 39-42.) Besides the Word of God itself, our faith testimony will frequently be our most powerful tool in sharing the gospel. Nearly everyone loves a heartfelt, first-person …
Everyone Who Calls on Jesus Will Be Saved
(The following is the June 26 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Romans 10 and pay close attention to verses 9-13.) “For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (v. 13). This is fantastic news. Applying this truth to ourselves means that no past sin should …
Do You Love Others This Much?
(The following is the June 25 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Romans 9 and pay close attention to verses 1-5.) Have you ever loved someone so much that you wished you could take their place as they faced challenging circumstances? What parent has not longed for the ability to take …
Go and Make Disciples
(The following is the February 8 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Matthew 28 and pay close attention to verses 18-20.) The Great Commission was Jesus’ marching orders to the apostles. In it, he commanded them to be disciples who make disciples. We have a part in continuing that …