“You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth.” Exodus 20:3–4, ESV The First Commandments is “you shall have no other Gods.” God alone is God. There is no other. He alone is holy, righteous, and just. There … [Read more...] about Give Up Idolizing
Devotions
Give Up Worry
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” Matthew 6:33–34, ESV My daughter just got her driver’s license. I can’t help but worry a little bit every time she leaves the house. I have been … [Read more...] about Give Up Worry
Give Up the Quick Fix
It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? Hebrews 12:7 (ESV) The quick fix is rarely the right fix. But we look for shortcuts and gimmicks. We live in an instant world. Throw your food in the microwave and it will be ready in a matter of a minute or two. But what you pull out of … [Read more...] about Give Up the Quick Fix
Give Up Disunity
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Matthew 5:9, ESV There seems to be so much more division today. There is hardly anything that people can seem to agree on. And the seeds of division continue to be sown. There are divisions in: politicschurchesfamilieswork placesschoolsneighborhoodssocial media Where do you see division prevalent … [Read more...] about Give Up Disunity
Give Up Loneliness
I am with you always, to the end of the age. Matthew 28:20, ESV When you are alone, you are not alone. Jesus promised that he is with you always. But you may feel alone. You may long for interaction and companionship with others. And there is a reason for that. God created us to exist in community with others. Think about the nature of the Triune God. He is Father, Son, … [Read more...] about Give Up Loneliness