by Lori Disbennett | Aug 10, 2022 | Devotionals
When asked to write a piece for First Thoughts, I said I’d be happy to. After I agreed to, wind literally swept over me. So I began to really look at the Wind in the Bible. We all know that the Bible contains several references to the power of the wind. The most...
by Dick Mickley | Aug 3, 2022 | Devotionals
2 Samuel 9 David asked, ‘Is there still anyone left of the house of Saul to whom I may show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?’ Now there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba, and he was summoned to David. The king said to him, ‘Are you Ziba?’ And he...
by Jennifer Eastman Hinkle | Jul 27, 2022 | Devotionals
Psalm 4 (Living Bible) O God, you have declared me perfect in your eyes; you have always cared for me in my distress; now hear me as I call again. Have mercy on me. Hear my prayer. The Lord God asks, “Sons of men, will you forever turn my glory into shame by...
by Roxane Martin | Jul 20, 2022 | Devotionals
Psalm 69:30-32 How do I praise God? God doesn’t want an animal sacrifice he wants a sacrifice of the heart. He wants a joyous heart, a heart that bursts into song because it can’t help itself. A heart so full of gratitude that song is the only way a...
by AJ Conti | Jul 13, 2022 | Devotionals
from A Daybook of Grace “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2) “Give me a stout heart to bear my own burdens. Give me a willing heart to bear the burdens of others. Give me a believing heart...
by Valory Floyd | Jul 6, 2022 | Devotionals
Lamentations 3:22-23The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning. A couple of weeks ago, I had the joy of assisting with Vacation Bible School … it was MONUMENTAL! At the closing each evening, all the...
