by MJR | Mar 10, 2020 | Idols of the Heart
Read: Matthew 6: 31-33 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God...
by MJR | Mar 20, 2011 | Christianity, Focus on Living
“More than other idols, personal success and achievement lead to a sense that we ourselves are god, that our security and value rest in our own wisdom, strength, and performance.” Timothy Keller – Counterfeit Gods A particular Hollywood actor has...
by MJR | Dec 5, 2009 | Faith, Focus on Living, Sexual Purity, Subtle Lies
One of the top “news” stories of the week focuses on the sexual indiscretions of Tiger Woods. Why? Why do the people in our society seem surprised? Why do they even care? Why is it that a relativistic culture is judgmental in the least? Let’s face...
