Psalm 9:1 “I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done.” In the Bible study I am following, they occasionally take a look at the original Hebrew text of the Psalms. Today they looked at the word “heart” in this...
Devotional
God Has a Plan for You
Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 29: 11 (AMP) “For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome.” The greatest hope we have in God, the Father of our Lord...
A Change of Appetite
I love candy, especially chocolate to name a few! I love rich, gooey pastries! Of course, too much of these foods will not only result in a more massive waistline but will also result in health problems. I understand this and limit my intake of these dainties. I also...
Psalm 42
Submitted by Debbie Thomas Psalm 42: 5,11 “Why are you cast down, oh my soul? And, why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him.” I have always been intrigued at the way the psalmist speaks to himself in his writings. In the verses from...
Make the Most of Every Opportunity
Reading: Ephesians 5:14-21 I knew of a young man in medical college, whose parents were hit hard financially during the Great Depression. The banks closed and money was scarce. Word came that they could no longer send him the money needed for his college. Now what?...
The Tide® Devotionals Touch Hearts
Earlier this year, The Tide® began a new initiative to share gospel messages through weekly devotionals. While The Tide ministry is motivated by the mission to creatively share the love and hope of Jesus around the world, the devotionals serve...
A Renewed Mind
Our minds are exposed to a lot such as the internet and television, but God desires that we keep our minds clean. Paul says let your mind be renewed (Ephesians 4:23). The eye: What we see feeds into our minds and affects our subconscious mind. The ear: What we hear...
Finding True Safety
As human beings, we make choices daily. These choices could be small things such as choosing what to wear, up to greater things such as careers, relationships and other earthly activities that generally improve our lives. Yes, all these usually determine what becomes...
Looking into the Word
Reading: James 1:19-27 We look into the mirror and then so soon forget. We are searched by the scripture and so soon forget, we are moved by a sermon--but then go our ways, “one to his farm, another to his merchandise.” James makes his point clear. The Word of the...