Tag Archives: idols of the heart

Scarecrows in a Melon Patch

Posted on October 8, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

But what tears me up even more is the realization that we, who would not think to bow down to an idol, create “idols of the heart.” We worship and serve many things. Paul shows us that even misplaced values like greed and materialism can become idols. So can entertainment, sports, music or a political cause. The list could include most anything that becomes our preoccupation. Only God can bring security and meaning. He is the only rightful object of worship. Continue reading →

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Becoming Like the One You Worship

Posted on June 19, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Psalmist suggests that we become like the one we worship. Continue reading →

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Scarecrows in a Melon Patch

Posted on October 8, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Something within each of us cries out for the eternal. As Pascal wrote, “There is a God-shaped vacuum in each of our hearts.” Yet many of us, instead of worshiping and serving the Creator, worship and serve created things. We, then, exchange the glory of the Almighty God for lesser gods. Continue reading →

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Scarecrows in a Melon Patch (Oct 8)

Posted on October 8, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Something within each of us cries out for the eternal. As Pascal wrote, “There is a God-shaped vacuum in each of our hearts.” Yet many of us, instead of worshiping and serving the Creator, worship and serve created things. We, then, exchange the glory of the Almighty God for lesser gods. Continue reading →

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Becoming Like the One You Worship

Posted on June 19, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Psalmist suggests that we become like the one we worship. The idols of the nations were sometimes beautifully crafted in precious metals, but they remained the lifeless works of human hands: having mouths but not able to speak; having ears but being unable to hear; Continue reading →

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Scarecrow in a Melon Patch (Oct 8)

Posted on October 8, 2014 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Oct 8 Scarecrows in a Melon Patch Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 111:1-10 | Jeremiah 10:1-11:23 | Colossians 3:18-4:18 | Proverbs 24:28-29 Today’s Scripture Focus: Jeremiah 10:1-11:23 Like a scarecrow in a melon patch, their idols cannot speak; they must be … Continue reading →

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Scarecrows in a Melon Patch (Oct 8)

Posted on October 8, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 8 Scarecrows in a Melon Patch Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 111:1-10 | Jeremiah 10:1-11:23 | Colossians 3:18-4:18 | Proverbs 24:28-29 Today’s Scripture Focus: Jeremiah 10:1-11:23 Like a scarecrow in a melon patch, their idols cannot speak; they must be … Continue reading →

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