Who's #1 In YOUR Life?
Monday, November 9, 2026
“Anything becomes an idol when it keeps us away from God.” – C.H. Spurgeon
In my home office, I am surrounded by pictures of golf courses – Augusta National, Pebble Beach, and St. Andrews, in particular. I also have a corner dedicated to Frank Sinatra memorabilia including some old album covers, some sheet music, a poster, some commemorative stamps, and a few Hallmark Christmas ornaments featuring Ol’ Blue Eyes.
On another wall hangs my Certificate of Nomination as the Republican Candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in New Jersey’s 1st District, signed and notarized by the Secretary of State on July 25, 2008, after I won the GOP primary that year. Next to it is the Hall of Fame plaque awarded to me by The Saints Prison Ministry for my 24 years of leading that ministry, on and off the softball field.
Then, in another corner, is a bookcase with a Hebrew-Greek study Bible and a collection of Bible commentaries that I use to prepare my weekly sermons. Finally, there is an illuminated picture of our English beagle Forrest, who passed three years ago.
However, the most prized possession in my office are the pictures of my six precious grandchildren – Brady, Sadie, Levi, Dylan, Bella, and Charlotte. They are lined up at eye level just above my laptop so I can gaze at them throughout the day.
As much as I love and cherish my grandkids… and enjoy playing golf… and am a fan of Frank Sinatra… and miss Forrest… none of them is an idol in my life. There is only room for One Person at the very center of my life, and His name is Jesus Christ. Even my beautiful bride of 41 years has to come in second to my Lord and Savior.
It’s all a matter of priorities, my friend. Make sure that yours are in the right order and everything else will fall into place.
“Jesus declared, ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” Matthew 22:37-40 (BSB)
“You shall have no other gods before Me.” Exodus 20:3 (BSB)
- Rev. Dale M. Glading, President
