Category Archives: Idolatry

When Digging a Hole Is Better Than Building an Altar

Posted on May 13, 2020 by

Then Jacob came safely to the city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, when he came from Padan Aram; and he pitched his tent before the city. And he bought the parcel of land, where he had … Continue reading →

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Is Your Dagon Still Standing?

Posted on October 7, 2019 by

Israel’s army went to battle against the Philistines, and the result was a Philistine victory in which approximately 4,000 of Israel’s soldiers were killed (1 Samuel 4:1- 2). Fearing a similar result from a second battle, Israel’s elders had the … Continue reading →

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What Would You Give Up for Jesus?

Posted on June 28, 2019 by

One day a certain ruler, probably a ruler in a local synagogue, came to Jesus with a question. This ruler was young (Matthew 19:20), wealthy (Matthew 19:22), and lived a moral life by striving to keep God’s commandments (Matthew 19:17-20). … Continue reading →

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Has God Told You Something Lately?

Posted on May 13, 2019 by

In my previous post, I mentioned that Jesus remained completely silent when He stood before Herod Antipas for questioning (Luke 23:6-12). Nothing Herod said or asked could get a response. What made Christ’s behavior so strange was the fact that … Continue reading →

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How the Ark of the Covenant Became Lost to History

Posted on June 26, 2017 by

The Ark of the Covenant series (post #3) When last we left the Ark of the Covenant it was sitting safely within the confines of the Holy of Holies inside the newly built Temple in Jerusalem. Solomon was on the … Continue reading →

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Following God’s Instructions to the Letter

Posted on May 25, 2017 by

The story of Israel’s conquest of the promised land of Canaan is messy, convoluted, and plays out over many decades. Its record covers the entire book of Joshua, spills over into the book of Judges, and is filled with the … Continue reading →

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The Fine Line Between Hard Work & Idolatry

Posted on May 13, 2017 by

This past Thursday night Tonya and I attended an academic awards ceremony for our son, Royce. He is finishing up his sophomore year in high school and received what the school calls an “Academic Letter” for having a grade point … Continue reading →

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