DevotionalCommands often feel restrictive—limitations that narrow our options and constrain our freedom. But the first commandment contains a hidden promise that transforms how we understand it. When God says, “You shall have no other gods before me,”...
DevotionalOur lives are filled with declarations of faith—statements about what we believe and who we worship. But the truest revelation of our faith isn’t found in our words but in our fears and worries. What keeps us up at night? What scenarios fill us with...
DevotionalWe humans are remarkably creative—especially when it comes to fashioning gods that suit our preferences. Unlike the ancient Israelites who carved idols from wood and stone, our modern idols are often more subtle: success, comfort, approval, control, or...
DevotionalMany of us approach our relationship with God like we’re organizing a closet—neatly placing Him in His own compartment while keeping other areas of life separate. We might give God Sunday mornings, our mealtime prayers, or moments of crisis, but keep...
DevotionalThe Ten Commandments begin with a profound statement that sets the stage for everything else: ‘You shall have no other gods before me.’ This isn’t just the first rule in a list—it’s the foundation upon which all other commandments...
