8 Honest, Powerful Prayers in the Bible

By Jennifer Grisham

The simplest definition of prayer is talking to God. While that's certainly true, prayer is also a unique place where we experience the breadth and depth of the Christian life. Still, prayer isn't easy—even though it's one of the most vital parts of our relationship with God. Thankfully, God didn't leave us without guides to […]

Idolatry Defined: What It Means in Scripture & Why It Matters Today

By Richard Lints

What is idolatry? Idolatry is seeking ultimate security and significance in that which is not ultimate. It is also an inversion of the original relationship between the Creator and the human creature. Man and woman were created as images of God reflecting their Creator by honoring and worshipping him. The practice of idolatry emerges when people seek to create a god in their own image, worshipping the creature rather than the Creator. Idolatry turns the relationship between the Creator and creature upside down: rather than worshipping God, humans craft idols from the created order believing they will provide them desired safety and significance.