Do you ever feel like you will never break that habit that controls you? That’s how I used to feel about my overeating habit. It was a stronghold in my life—a place I went to for comfort and something that controlled me. Breaking free from a ... [ Read More ]
Idolatry in the Bible
Saying “I think I’ll get rid of my idol today” is like an alcoholic saying, “I think I’ll stop drinking today.” It’s not that simple. Let’s see what the Bible has to say about breaking free from idolatry. ... [ Read More ]
How to Break Free from Idolatry
Imagine this. You’ve been married for 23 years. You have a house, a dog, two cats, and three kids. You know your spouse like the back of your hand. That’s why it hurts so much the day he says, “I’ve had an affair. Will you forgive me?” You rant ... [ Read More ]
Do You Have an Idol? – Idolatry Quiz
I still remember the words of a successful agent at a writer's conference. He said, "Money changes people. I've only met a couple of Christian writers who haven't been negatively affected by success." That's a little scary. Everyone tells us to ... [ Read More ]