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July 17, 2026

Love Overflows

The more you love God, the easier it is to love others with the overflow of the heart. I can return love—even to others who have hurt me—because I know He loves me. Others might hurt me, but God’s opinion is so much higher on my list that it does not matter so much anymore what others may do...

July 18, 2026

You Were Made to be Devoted

God describes Himself as passionate and jealous for us. It is right to return what has been given. No matter how unemotional some people have grown, at one time they had a heart of flesh...

July 19, 2026

What is True Love?

Why did Jesus say, “You are not far from the kingdom of God”? It is because just having the knowledge of what God is looking for is not enough. The journey and the spiritual war start in the mind, as we discussed before. But you could have the knowledge of God and not have a heart for Him at all...

July 20, 2026

How to Tell if Something is an Idol

There is only one way to find out if something is an idol in your life: let it be taken away. Then, if you really mourn for it, you know that your heart has been given over to an idol. For example, if God took away your food, how would you react? God weighs the motives of the heart...

July 21, 2026

How to Handle Brunches and Buffets

It is always fun to get an invitation from friends to join them for brunch on a weekend or for a special occasion. A brunch usually […]

July 23, 2026

Steps to Take Today

Again, remember to start the day by going where God is leading you in Scripture. Never be afraid to question anything that seems contrary to God’s […]