In the 1990s, a very large, prestigious medical school and hospital system offered me the opportunity to partner with them. I was a solo internist/ entrepreneur who had labored for over a decade to run a financially solvent medical center. The…
Tag: idolatry
Dare to Stand-Out From the Crowd
Romans 12:21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. Everybody likes to fit in. Being with the in-crowd provides comfort and support for whatever the crowd is about. Standing apart from the crowd makes us feel exposed…
Are You Possessed by Your Possessions?
1 Tim 5:8 (KJV) 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.…
The Christian Life Is More Than a List of Do’s and Don’ts
“Who Am I,” by Casting Crowns 5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: 6 For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the…
Emulations (Jealousy & Envy): Works of the Flesh, Part 6
Works of the Flesh Part 6: Emulations (Jealousy & Envy) Emulations means jealousy and envy. We don’t hear words like “emulations” much nowadays. Unfortunately, it’s an inescapable part of all our social interactions. Today we’ll take a close look…
Works of the Flesh Part 3: Idolatry & Witchcraft
Lecrae “Strung Out” from “Rehab: The Overdose” Gal 5:19-20 (KJV) 16 This I say then,…