Guidelines for living. August 21st, 2026 Here’s The Only Way to Begin to Love This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 1 John 4:10-11 The greatest rivers in the world usually begin on the cold, frozen slopes of high mountains as the sun begins to melt snow and ice, and from the trickle of crystal-clear water a steam begins to flow and eventually a cascade of water plummets down the mountain. In the valley far below, the stream becomes a river, then a great river which we call the Nile, the Amazon, the Ganges, the Rhine, or whatever. By the time these massive bodies of water reach the ocean, they may be kilometers wide, and they are muddy and polluted. Now, apply that same concept to the biblical truth that God is love. John tells us this in the New Testament, and the farther we are from Him, seemingly the more polluted love becomes. By the time it has been filtered through human lust, what we call love is a far cry from the compelling love which caused God to send His Son long ago. Love is not a platitude, it is an action, an unconditional commitment to care, a decision of your heart. True, love is what the world needs. The words of a song popular a generation ago said it all: “The world is dying, dying for a little bit of love,” says one verse. If you’ve been following this series based on Paul’s great chapter on love, found in the New Testament in 1 Corinthians 13, you have focused on love’s characteristics, but any discussion of the subject would be incomplete without a few words of encouragement for you whose river of love has either evaporated in the desert of life, or else become so polluted you hardly know what the real thing is. When God touches your heart, your life will change. God takes up residence in your life, and the mud of sin is washed away. When pollution is eliminated, you start loving. This is the miracle of conversion. This is the answer to the lovelessness and the selfishness which destroys relationships. Joining a church, turning over a new leaf, going to confession, just “being religious,” is not the solution. A relationship with God through His son is the only way you will really begin to love. I will give you three simple guidelines that will help. Guideline #1: Acknowledge you need a relationship with God and confess that sin has stopped the flow of love in your life. It’s easy to point a finger and say, “Well, it was his fault; her fault.” The solution is saying, “God, I need you. Forgive me. Touch my life.” Guideline #2: Ask God’s forgiveness for your failure—not the other person’s—and ask Him to be Lord and Savior. Jesus gave us a promise. He said, “I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in and have fellowship with him, and he with me” (Revelation 3:20). That promise has your name on it, friend. Guideline #3: Begin loving in simple steps, one day at a time. When you fail and fall back into those old habits and a loveless way, quickly admit your wrong; ask God’s help to overcome it. Friend, you can talk about love until you have calluses on your vocal cords, but until you get back to the fountain and the source of love, who is God Himself, you’ll never lay hold of the real thing: the God kind of love that changes the world. So, go back to the source. It’s the only way to fill your cup and have enough left over for someone else in your life. Love is not a pious platitude. It’s the answer. Resource Reading: 1 John 4:1-21

Daily Devotional Save myself, by Saving other's Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee. 1 Timothy 4:16 I have read of a man who, journeying on a winter’s day through deep drifts of snow, became benumbed by the cold, which was almost imperceptibly freezing his vital powers. He was nearly chilled to death, and was about to give up the struggle for life, when he heard the moans of a fellow traveler who was also perishing with cold. His sympathy was aroused, and he determined to rescue him. He chafed the ice-cold limbs of the unfortunate man, and after considerable effort raised him to his feet. As the sufferer could not stand, he bore him in sympathizing arms through the very drifts he had thought he could never get through alone. When he had carried his fellow traveler to a place of safety, the truth flashed home to him that in saving his neighbor he had also saved himself. His earnest efforts to help another had quickened the blood that was freezing in his own veins and sent a healthy warmth to the extremities of his body. The lesson that in helping others we ourselves receive help must be urged upon young believers continually, by precept and example, that in their Christian experience they may gain the best results. Let the desponding ones, those disposed to think that the way to eternal life is trying and difficult, go to work to help others. Such efforts, united with prayer for divine light, will cause their own hearts to throb with the quickening influence of the grace of God, their own affections to glow with more divine fervor. Their whole Christian life will be more of a reality, more earnest, more prayerful.... The testimonies borne by them in the Sabbath services will be filled with power. With joy they will bear witness to the preciousness of the experience they have gained in working for others. [235]

Hello, I would like to share with you the message from 17 août 2026 from “The Good Seed” daily calendar. God drew a circular horizon on the face of the waters, at the boundary of light and darkness. (Job 26:10) The earth – ingeniously protected Water is essential for life as we know it. Water can be found everywhere on earth. Clouds carry it there, sometimes it rains or snows, other times fog carries it; even in deserts, dew falls.  On earth, there are 1.4 billion cubic kilometres of water in an endless cycle. Only 0.0001 percent of it exists as water vapour in the atmosphere. To ensure that none of this precious resource is lost, there is a kind of built-in vapour barrier above us. When water evaporates and rises, it freezes into ice crystals. These crystals then fall back down due to gravity.  This process prevents water from evaporating into space, and thus maintains a temperate planet, suited to the continuation of life.  Additionally, we have our atmosphere. If there were neither an earth atmosphere nor an earth magnetosphere, we would be constantly exposed to x-rays, bombarded by solar wind, and hit by meteorites. Life would be exterminated, and the planet earth uninhabitable. However, as it is, the earth travels through the solar system at supersonic speed, protected by the ozone layer and the atmosphere.  I must confess, I lack the belief that all of this could have happened randomly and gradually formed, so perfectly and beautifully. No – God “drew a circular horizon” and formed the atmosphere and the horizon on earth. And into the universe, He placed lights “for signs and seasons, and for days and years”.  With David, I say, “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament shows His handiwork” (Genesis 1:14; Psalm 19:1). Today’s reading: Joshua 17:1-18 – 1 Corinthians 14:1-12

All the power and control that the ICE system is acquiring today, including the large detention centers now used for immigrants, should make us stay alert. According to this prophetic interpretation, that same mechanism of control could one day be used against those who reject the mark of the beast and choose to obey God rather than men.What we are witnessing today may be preparing society to accept greater surveillance, more restrictions, and stronger enforcement measures in the future. Prepare yourself spiritually now. Strengthen your faith, know the Word of God, and learn to stand firm in the truth before the final crisis arrives. When the pressure comes, it will not be time to start building faith, but to demonstrate the faith we have already developed.“We must obey God rather than men.” — Acts 5:29

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🚨 Canadian officials proceeded with lethal injection after an 83-year-old grandmother stayed silent An 83-year-old Christian grandmother who had already rejected assisted suicide was euthanized under Canada’s MAiD program after her family says she never gave the required final verbal consent. Brigitte Stegemann, known to her family as GG, lived at The Pearl long-term care facility in Belleville, Ontario, and had been diagnosed with untreatable Stage IV stomach cancer five months earlier. Two months before her death she clearly told staff she did not want Medical Assistance in Dying because it violated her Christian faith and she wanted to die naturally. While her granddaughter, who held legal power of attorney and had advocated for her for more than 12 years, was away on a 10-day vacation, facility staff reopened the conversation privately without informing the family. Stegemann was completely deaf in one ear and could hear only minimally in the other, and she was frequently lethargic and unresponsive. During formal assessments on July 6th and 7th she gave incorrect answers to basic questions, saying she had no siblings even though she was the second-youngest of 14 children, and claiming none of her siblings were still alive when some were and she had spoken with one the previous week. She became disoriented, cried, and confused her surviving siblings with her great-grandchildren. The family corrected most of her answers and challenged the physician on how she could be declared capable. The doctor still ruled her capable of consenting, ordered the family out of the room, and scheduled the procedure for July 10th. Staff later admitted the death date had been set before the official paperwork was finished, and facility employees completed and witnessed the forms themselves. Officials even tried to move the injection forward by a full day to fit the physician’s schedule. On the morning of July 10th, the family took Stegemann outside for fresh air and gave her a scoop of her favorite strawberry ice cream while waiting for her pastor, as she had requested. After staff inserted an intravenous line that left blood on her bedding and surroundings, the physician arrived. The family had been assured she would have to give explicit verbal confirmation immediately beforehand, yet Stegemann remained silent with her hands held in a prayer position. The clinical team administered the lethal injection anyway. Her relatives say they were left alarmed and horrified. They accuse the system of clinical arrogance, secrecy, and a total lack of transparency, describing her death in their public statement as a systemic failure driven by a blatant disregard for the safeguards meant to protect vulnerable patients. They point out that she had already said no because of her faith, yet staff reopened the subject while her longtime advocate was away, excluded her power of attorney from critical discussions, and proceeded despite her silence at the final moment. The family is now demanding accountability and asking how an elderly, hearing-impaired woman who could not correctly identify her own family was deemed capable of consenting to her own death. By April 2026 more than 100,000 Canadians had already died under the MAiD system. This case shows how protections can collapse for the elderly, hearing-impaired, and cognitively fragile. Canada’s MAiD program has grown increasingly predatory, expanding far beyond its original limits and routinely placing pressure on the most vulnerable.

Three Angels Broadcasting Network Devotional. Music to My Ears By Jenni Poling August 4th, 2026 “For lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth; the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land.” Song of Solomon 2:11–12 What is the sign of the coming of spring for you? The first green blades of grass? Robins in the yard? For me, the frog choruses are always what I look forward to. When I lived in Michigan, I was amazed to hear the tap-tap-tapping of the wood frogs as soon as the ice thawed; but in southern Illinois, the first songs we hear are the chorus frogs, followed closely by the spring peepers. The former reminds me of the sound you get when you run your finger over the tines of a comb, and the latter sounds like the cheeping of little birds. These are soon followed by the wailing of Fowler’s toads, the snoring sounds of the crayfish frogs, and the cackling of the southern leopard frogs. I often like to tell people that the crayfish frogs are snoring and the leopard frogs are laughing at them! More voices soon follow, for the sounds of other species will take up the call as the first ones cease. There will be voices all summer long and well into the fall. While it isn’t exactly music, frog sounds fill my heart with joy. God’s funny, rubbery little creatures sing with such boldness and abandon! Only the threat of imminent danger will silence them—and then, only temporarily. God is always faithful. As we move through the seasons of our lives, we may mourn the losses and ignore the gains. One constant remains, however: God is with us through everything. Our Creator never tires of sending us evidence of His love, from one season to the next. The same God is the Creator of all, and He never changes. Bible prophecies tell us that difficult and dangerous times are coming. God has revealed these things because He wants His people to be forewarned, not surprised. But instead of gaining confidence because of the trustworthiness of God’s Word, some are filled with fear or panic instead. Perhaps, like the frogs, they will lapse into frightened silence. So how is it with your heart? Is the future still something to look forward to? Do you fear it or face it with the expectation of good? Trial and danger may silence us temporarily, but we can have confidence and joy, knowing that whatever comes, it will end in good. The future is better than the past. In the words of Paul, “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:17–18.

The Trinity: One God, Three Persons—Not Three Gods If you’ve ever heard the word “Trinity” and thought, “That sounds confusing,” you’re not alone. Even adults who have read the Bible for years continue to study and marvel at this truth. The Trinity isn’t a puzzle that human minds can completely solve. Instead, it’s a truth God has revealed about Himself through Scripture. The first thing to understand is this: Christians do not believe in three gods. The Bible is very clear that there is only one God. “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD.” — Deuteronomy 6:4 (KJV) From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible never teaches the worship of multiple gods. So where does the idea of the Trinity come from? It comes from reading the whole Bible, where we see that the Father is God, the Son (Jesus Christ) is God, and the Holy Spirit is God—yet there is still only one God. The Father is God This is the easiest part for most people to understand. Jesus often prayed to the Father and taught His followers to do the same. The Father is the Creator, the One who sent His Son into the world because of His great love. Jesus Christ is God Some people think Jesus was only a good teacher or prophet. But Jesus claimed far more than that. The Gospel of John begins by saying: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” — John 1:1 (KJV) A few verses later we read that the Word became flesh (John 1:14). That is Jesus Christ. Jesus forgave sins, accepted worship, performed miracles, conquered death, and Thomas declared to Him: “My Lord and my God.” — John 20:28 (KJV) Jesus did not correct him. The Holy Spirit is God The Holy Spirit is not simply a feeling or an invisible force. He teaches, comforts, guides, convicts people of sin, and empowers believers. The Holy Spirit speaks, loves, and acts personally throughout the New Testament. He is fully God. One Beautiful Picture Many people try to explain the Trinity using examples like water becoming ice, liquid, and steam—or the sun with its light and heat. While these examples may help in one small way, every comparison eventually falls short. God is greater than anything in creation. A better way to think about it is simply to accept what Scripture reveals: There is one divine Being—God. Within that one divine Being are three distinct Persons: * The Father * The Son * The Holy Spirit They are not three parts of God. They are not three separate gods. They are not one Person wearing three different masks. They are one God, eternally existing as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We See the Trinity Together One of the clearest moments is Jesus’ baptism. Jesus is standing in the water. The Holy Spirit descends like a dove. The Father’s voice speaks from heaven: “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” (Matthew 3:16–17) All three Persons are present at the same time. Why Does It Matter? Because the Trinity shows us something incredible about God. God has always been love. Before the world existed, the Father loved the Son, the Son loved the Father, and the Holy Spirit shared in that perfect fellowship. Love did not begin when people were created. Love has always existed in God Himself. That is why the Bible says: “God is love.” — 1 John 4:8 What Does This Mean for Us? The Trinity isn’t just a doctrine for theologians. It changes how we see God. When you pray, you pray to the Father. You come to Him because of Jesus Christ, who died and rose again for your sins. And the Holy Spirit helps you understand God’s Word, strengthens your faith, and walks with you every day. The entire work of salvation displays the unity of the Trinity: * The Father planned salvation. * The Son accomplished salvation on the Cross. * The Holy Spirit applies that salvation to our hearts. They are perfectly united in purpose, power, holiness, and love. A Mystery That Invites Worship The Trinity is not something we fully understand because God is infinitely greater than we are. If we could completely explain God, He would not be God. Some truths are meant to lead us not only to knowledge but also to worship. The more we learn about God, the more we realize how wonderful He is. The Trinity reminds us that our God is not distant or divided. He is one eternal God who has revealed Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and through Jesus Christ He invites us into a relationship with Him. That is not confusing news. That is wonderful news. “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.” — Matthew 28:19 (KJV) ✝️📖❤️ #HolyTrinity #OneGod #FatherSonHolySpirit #Matthew2819 #BibleTruth #ChristianFaith #KnowGod #JesusChrist #HolySpirit #GodTheFather #ChristAlone #TheGospel #FaithInChrist #WalkWithJesus #KingdomFirst #TruthInLove #BibleStudy #ChristianYouth #GenZForJesus #GrowInFaith #StandOnScripture #SoundDoctrine #GodIsLove #Maranatha #SoliDeoGloria ✝️📖🕊️❤️🙏

I saw a news headline about two pastors with religious visas arrested by ICE agents as they tried to fly to a marriage conference. The headline did not mention their visas expired over four years ago. Nowadays, you need to watch out for clickbait. Media outlets often leave out pertinent information to attract more readers. “Look beneath the surface so you can judge correctly.” (John 7:24 NLT)

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