Tag: Idols
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Fighting Words – Adoration
Adoration – my mouth, what I worship. My desire is for the words of my mouth and the mediation of my heart be pleasing to the Lord. I want my thoughts and words to be in alignment with God not the enemy. Jesus can redeem my thought and spoken word and will be my center…
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Paul in Athens
Acts 17:16-34 As was the usual custom, Paul first taught in the Jewish synagogues upon his arrival in Athens. From there, he also taught in the marketplace where he came across some interesting people. Luke tells us that Paul had become “distressed” about the number and magnitude of “idols” in the city, for in…
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False God
Anything we turn to, instead of God is an idol, a false god. I tend to turn to food, but it can be anything. Read this verse and then go on to read the other two verses. This is so cool. God really does love us!!!!!!! Jeremiah 29:11 1 For I know the plans I…
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Chapter 4 – gods at war
As I contemplate writing this blog – I am consumed with the idea of making a dessert. It is called – ORANGE DREAMSICLE CAKE A few weeks back I indulged in a McDonalds Orange Dreamsicle and my life has never been the same. Ok – a little dramatic, but I have been thinking about making something similar…
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Idolatry
Ok, I am a compulsive or obsessive person. I dwell on things. After reading through the first chapter of “gods at war,” I realize these obsessive/compulsive thoughts come from my many idols I worship. I may not actually bow down and worship these things, but I do waste many waking hours and to be honest maybe…