Idolatry is condemned in both the Old and New Testaments (Exodus 20:3-6; 1 Corinthians 6:9). There are a number of things that have the potential of becoming idols for us if we allow them. They are not limited to graven images, but could include things like money, possessions, careers, and even people. The warning issued [...]
Facts About Idols
Posted on January 11, 2012 at 2:30 am by Andy Sochor
Thoughts on the New Year
Posted on December 28, 2011 at 3:16 am by Andy Sochor
As the beginning of another year rapidly approaches, Christians can use this time in three ways: as a reminder, as an opportunity, and as a warning.
After the Flood
Posted on December 13, 2011 at 11:45 pm by Andy Sochor
Children grow up learning about Noah and the ark. As adults, we study the record of the flood and strive to learn the lessons it teaches – why it happened, how Noah was saved, Noah’s example of obedience, as so on. But there are also important lessons for us that came immediately after the flood. [...]
Finding Purpose Amidst the Vanity of Life
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 1:26 am by Andy Sochor
As we deal with the regular trials and pressures of this life, it is not uncommon to have periods in which we are down and might struggle to see the value in our normal pursuits. The wise man articulated these feelings in the book of Ecclesiastes, opening with these words: “Vanity of vanities! All is [...]
The Poor Widow’s Oil
Posted on July 13, 2011 at 2:11 am by Andy Sochor
A poor widow came to Elisha after her husband died. She was in desperate need of any help the prophet could give her. She cried out to him, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the Lord; and the creditor has come to take my two children to be [...]
Putting Our Trust in Gold
Posted on May 20, 2011 at 1:27 am by Andy Sochor
When the economy is weak and the future is uncertain, gold is a wise investment. You have probably heard something to this effect in advertisements from companies trying to sell you gold. We have certainly seen the price of gold skyrocket over the past few years. With conditions the way they are, that trend may [...]
Failing to See God’s Love
Posted on May 12, 2011 at 6:44 pm by Andy Sochor
It seems almost unfathomable for the people of God to question His love for man. Yet this is what we see the people of Israel doing at the beginning of the book of Malachi. God told the people, “I have loved you.” But the people questioned God: “How have You loved us?” (Malachi 1:2). Let [...]
