I had not considered how anxiety betrays an innate idolatry…. That is a helpful insight and something to be aware of in the future. Anxiety, also expressed as “worry”, suggests that we are desiring an outcome that we fear we may not get. That does seem quite contrary...
At Titus 2 this weekend we had a conversation about the “Barbie Syndrome” and the impact on our culture of the fashion doll’s presence since March 9, 1959, her fictional birthday and fashion doll toy market debut. I am one of very few women, it...
Yesterday my thoughts were on spiritual disciplines and the necessity for periodic inventory, as called for in Steps 4 and 10 of Twelve Step living. One must be courageous – and relentless- in rooting out idols in the heart. Today’s devotional by Joni...
“Idolatry is the universal human tendency to value something or someone in a way that hinders the love and trust we owe to God. It is an act of theft from God whereby we use some part of creation in a way that steals from honor due to God. Idolatry conflicts...
