Love Is Not Optional

AUGUST 24, 2026
Daily Reading—Psa. 90-96 / Rom. 15

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Romans 13:10 Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    I grew up in the 60’s when the Beatles were popular. They sang a song entitled “All You Need Is Love.” Whether they realized it or not, the Bible said that long before they did. It says we are to love our neighbor as ourselves. You might be thinking, what if they are adulterers, homosexuals, drug addicts, or murderers? Are we to also love them? The answer is yes.

 

    The Bible tries to help us see the difference between the person committing sin and the sin itself. Sin is what sinners do. Jesus died for the sinner to cleanse them from their sin. We can and should hate sin. However, we can and should love the sinner. Remember, we as believers are sinners who have been saved by grace.  

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

For Christians, then, love is not an option, right?

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this passage and today’s devotion?

Within this reading, do I find a CHALLENGE for my life?

What actions will I take today or this week to meet this CHALLENGE?

 Living In His Word Ministries

        “Getting people into the Word of God…
                …and the Word of God into people.
                                                                             Romans 10:17

Evangelist Dr. Franklin J. Senters, Th. D.
Founder and President
Hebrews 2:12

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It’s A Matter Of Preference

AUGUST 22 & 23, 2026
Daily Reading—Psa. 86-89 / Rom. 14

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Romans 12:10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    In Romans 12, Paul gave the church a list of things to help strengthen the church and its believers. One issue that he touches on is our affection and attention. Truth is, we linger near what we love. I am affectionate toward my wife because I love her. Therefore, I give her my attention over everyone else. Why, because I prefer to be with her and have found that I learn to love her more because of the time we spend together.

 

    Paul says we as the church ought to be affectionate toward one another and, actually, preferring one another. That would mean we would long to spend time with the church and give our attention to them. If you do not have that relationship with your church, maybe you are not spending enough time with them. 

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

What do you prefer, the world or God’s Church?

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this passage and today’s devotion?

Within this reading, do I find a CHALLENGE for my life?

What actions will I take today or this week to meet this CHALLENGE?

WHAT TO DO ON SUNDAY:

On Sundays, we encourage you to attend your local church and listen intently to what God has prepared in your pastor’s heart. Write down all the scriptures he uses in that message, then, when you get home, reread those passages for today’s reading.
God has given your pastor exactly what He desires for you to have on that day.

August 24, 2026	Psa. 90-96	Rom. 15
August 25, 2026	Psa. 97-102	Rom. 16
August 26, 2026	Psa. 103-105	1 Co. 1
August 27, 2026	Psa. 106-108	1 Co. 2
August 28, 2026	Psa. 109-113	1 Co. 3
August 29, 2026	Psa. 114-118	1 Co. 4
August 30, 2026	No Passages Assigned

 Living In His Word Ministries

        “Getting people into the Word of God…
                …and the Word of God into people.
                                                                             Romans 10:17

Evangelist Dr. Franklin J. Senters, Th. D.
Founder and President
Hebrews 2:12

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You Can’t Have It Both Ways

AUGUST 21, 2026
Daily Reading—Psa. 80-85 / Rom. 13

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Romans 11:6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    Oh, the grace of God, it is just so wonderful. I love Ephesians 2:8 where it says, “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:” It is by the grace of God we are saved. Our part is simply to apply our God-given faith in the person of Jesus, who paid it all. When we apply our faith to God’s grace, we receive His gift, salvation.

 

    Romans 11:6 says we can either believe in grace or works. If we believe in works, we cannot really call it “grace.” If we believe in grace, we cannot call it “works.” You cannot have it both ways. If you believe in works, you miss the grace of God. I love His Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound.   

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Shouldn’t we all just stop and say thanks for His grace right now?

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this passage and today’s devotion?

Within this reading, do I find a CHALLENGE for my life?

What actions will I take today or this week to meet this CHALLENGE?

 Living In His Word Ministries

        “Getting people into the Word of God…
                …and the Word of God into people.
                                                                             Romans 10:17

Evangelist Dr. Franklin J. Senters, Th. D.
Founder and President
Hebrews 2:12

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No Secret Agents

AUGUST 20, 2026
Daily Reading—Psa. 78-79 / Rom. 12

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Romans 10:10-11 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    Where is everyone? I ask that question on many Sundays and Wednesdays. I realize people go on vacation and get sick, but where are they the rest of the time? I ask myself when elections roll around, and I see the most unbiblical example of leadership elected, where are the Christians? I wonder when it is time to go out on visitation and soul-winning, why has no one shown up to go? I ask because the bible says if we believe on Him, we should “not be ashamed.”

 

    I have an Evangelist friend who said it this way. God doesn’t have “Secret Agents.” The world should know we are saved. Jesus openly died for us. He will return someday for the church.  

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Will the Lord find the Bride of Christ ashamed of their groom, King Jesus?

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this passage and today’s devotion?

Within this reading, do I find a CHALLENGE for my life?

What actions will I take today or this week to meet this CHALLENGE?

 Living In His Word Ministries

        “Getting people into the Word of God…
                …and the Word of God into people.
                                                                             Romans 10:17

Evangelist Dr. Franklin J. Senters, Th. D.
Founder and President
Hebrews 2:12

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I’m Just Too… PERFECT!

AUGUST 19, 2026
Daily Reading—Psa. 73-77 / Rom. 11

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Romans 9:20 Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    People today are trying so hard to be something they were not created to be. People complain my ears are too big, my lips are too thin, I’m too fat, or I’m too thin. It is a never-ending cry of, “I’m too something,” that I don’t like. So, let me ask you, who are you comparing yourself to, another person? You were not created to be that person. God created you exactly as He desired.

 

    “Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?” God created you perfect, even with your supposed flaws or disabilities. He loves you as you are. Quit trying to be something other than who God created you to be. Be all you can be for Him.  

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Will you look in the mirror and say, “I’m created too PERFECT to mess God’s creation up”?

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this passage and today’s devotion?

Within this reading, do I find a CHALLENGE for my life?

What actions will I take today or this week to meet this CHALLENGE?

 Living In His Word Ministries

        “Getting people into the Word of God…
                …and the Word of God into people.
                                                                             Romans 10:17

Evangelist Dr. Franklin J. Senters, Th. D.
Founder and President
Hebrews 2:12

BOOK AVAILABLE ONLINE AT AMAZON.COM