Most of us would probably not say at first glance that we struggle with idolizing comfort. But the reality is we are so culturally numb to this that we are far more susceptible to this idol than we realize. And the consequences are disastrous.

Self-discipline, diligence, and order are very good things. But when we allow our bent towards those things to go too far, we begin to idolize control. And when we do that, we are ultimately just getting in God’s way.

To some extent, the approval of others is a fundamental need in today's society. We require approval to thrive in areas such as interviews, marriage, and friendships. However, when seeking the approval of others becomes an idol, we end up living a life we never intended and find it difficult to break free from it.

What happens when being in charge becomes our identity? Anger unravels our lives.

When we make something an idol, we put it in a place of worship. The problem is, idols cannot bear the weight of our worship.

This week we pause and appreciate the imagery of the two most important Christian traditions, baptism and communion.

God, amazingly, offers us perfect peace. What does this mean, and how might we attain it?

On this very special Mother’s Day, we have the opportunity to dedicate some children to the Lord and explore what it means to be a spiritual family of faith.

We often fall into the trap of insisting that God should make sense to us. But Isaiah reminds us that we should actually be comforted by the mystery of God.

Isaiah 6 provides us with one of the most glorious experiences with God recorded in Scripture, as God calls Isaiah to serve Him as a prophet. Through Isaiah's witness and response to God's call to obey, we are encouraged to examine our own motivations for obedience.