Tag Archives: idols

There is a mind-blowing verse in 2 Kings 17:33.  “They feared the LORD and served their own gods.”  The historical context indicates that Israel’s Northern Kingdom had departed from the Lord.  God judged them, using Assyria to conquer them and carry many of them captive to other lands.  Then, to ...

“Such is the nature of the human soul, that it must have a God, an object of supreme affection.” (From Webster’s 1828 Dictionary) Many definitions found in Noah Webster’s 1828 Dictionary are based on his Christian faith. He defined the soul as the spiritual and immortal substance within the man, ...

Are you the person who goes on the bus with a seat and still carries your heavy, bulky backpack on your back, even when the driver kindly reminds you to put it down because it will be a long way to the next stop? This analogy completely reflects my spiritual ...

The “Kiss Cam” is a fun activity often used at sports events.  The camera scans the audience and picks a couple.  When they notice themselves on the big screen, they are supposed to kiss.  It gives them the thrill of seeing themselves on camera and the audience something to focus ...

Count ‘em if you can–the many ways the Bible presents the point that we are to place God at the head of our lives. “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness … ” Matthew 6:33 begins. “Trust in the Lord with all thy heart and lean not ...