1 John 5:21

In my study this morning I came across a simple verse that challenges us to do some important self-evaluation. At first glance most of us might think that the verse doesn't apply to us but let’s take a look at the verse and see what God shows us. Dear children, keep yourselves from idols. (1 Joh…

1 John 5:21 Dear children, guard yourselves from idols. 1. Every power in my father’s house drawing me back to idolatry, be consumed by the fire of God 2. I cut off every idolatry ……

In my study this morning I came across a simple verse that challenges us to do some important self-evaluation. At first glance most of us might think that the verse doesn't apply to us but let’s take a look at the verse and see what God shows us. Dear children, keep yourselves from idols. (1 Joh…

American Idol is back with a new panelist and an endless list of hopefuls, wanting…

By Elizabeth Prata EPrata photo I recently wrote about the “Trad wife/Trad life” issue. I said that idolizing a lifestyle can replace genuine worship of biblical life standards. Anythin……

Our oldest son texted me New Year’s Day this year. He wanted to practice memorizing Scripture again this year. He’s been out of college for several years an…

By Elizabeth Prata EPrata photo I recently wrote about the “Trad wife/Trad life” issue. I said that idolizing a lifestyle can replace genuine worship of biblical life standards. Anythin……

Check out the So We Speak podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Idols of the Heart and “Vanity Fair” by David Powlison presents fundamental ideas in how Christians understand sin and sanctification. As a theologian, psychologist, and Christian, Powlison merges the functions of pastoring and counseling. While there does need to be a healthy awareness among pastors of issues they can and cannot handle, there should also be an emphasis among pastors of guiding and giving spiritual direction and cou…

Check out the So We Speak podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Idols of the Heart and “Vanity Fair” by David Powlison presents fundamental ideas in how Christians understand sin and sanctification. As a theologian, psychologist, and Christian, Powlison merges the functions of pastoring and counseling. While there does need to be a healthy awareness among pastors of issues they can and cannot handle, there should also be an emphasis among pastors of guiding and giving spiritual direction and cou…

The water of life is seen from Genesis 2 to Revelation 22. Jeremiah 2:13 says, “For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living waters, to hew out for themselv……