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In this glitter-obsessed world
[Apologies! – Some of you may have received this on July 2 and July 3. The error has been corrected. This is the devotional for July 3, 2025] In Matthew 6:19-21 Jesus says: “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves… Listen ⇢
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The Coveting Thief
I’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about the Ten Commandments. Commandment number ten says “You shall not covet…” (Exodus 20:17). Coveting is desiring or taking deep pleasure in something that belongs to someone else. It’s a heart issue. It is internal. Coveting is closely related to envy. Let’s… Listen ⇢
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The Truly Happy Person
Roy Oswald says: “The truly happy person is the one who wants, more than anything else, what he already has.” His statement is meant to bring attention to the idea that accumulating more stuff or experiences doesn’t necessarily make a person happier. True happiness, he argues, is about wanting what… Listen ⇢
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“Because my God is bigger”
There are a lot of big things happening in the world. They can be scary or unsettling. We hear about missiles and rumours of war. We hear about destruction and pain. And that’s on top of the general malaise or anxiety that a lot of people are feeling. Last winter… Listen ⇢
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The only one qualified to throw the stone didn’t
In yesterday’s devotional I shared a few words about the woman caught in adultery in John 8. It’s a powerful and beautiful example of how Jesus “came from the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). Today let’s focus on a much-neglected detail. In verse 7 he said: “Let… Listen ⇢
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The tug-of-war for Jesus
There is a spiritual tug-of-war happening—and it’s happening over Jesus. Different factions are trying to lay claim to him. One group proclaims: “We have the right understanding of Jesus and you are wrong!” The other group bellows the same thing. Even as you read or listen to this certain people… Listen ⇢
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What happens in the home
There’s an expression. “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” The idea is that people are doing things they shouldn’t be doing and don’t want other people to find out about it! “Let’s keep secret what happened in Vegas!” Sometimes we can have that same mentality about our homes—even if… Listen ⇢
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Thoughts are coordinates
Thoughts are coordinates. Huh? Coordinates get you somewhere. They’re about helping you end up at the right destination. Perhaps you type them into your phone or G.P.S. If you don’t input the right data, you end up at the wrong place. Or picture Han Solo and Chewbacca in the Millennium… Listen ⇢
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Not because of the circumstances we’re in
Certain things are inspiring. It is inspiring when someone breaks a world record. It is inspiring when someone makes a big sacrifice to help someone in need. I also find it very inspiring when someone is able to experience joy even in the midst of hardship. Have you ever met… Listen ⇢
Meet the producer, Matthew Ruttan.
Matthew is a disciple, pastor, husband, and dad of three who lives in the psalms.
