

The Sin of Worry
There are so many things to worry about — health, finances, job security, marriage, relationships, etc. The list is endless. In the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 6, Jesus says the phrase “do not worry” three times (v. 25, 31, 34). The Greek word for “worry” is translated “to be anxious; distracted; troubled with cares.” It is that kind of worry that is a sin. But let’s also use common sense here. There’s nothing wrong with thinking about life, responsibilities, the future, a


Is My Heart Right with God?
I Never Knew You: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness’” (Matthew 7:21-23). It is a sad day when an All-Knowing God says, “I neve


Challenge Yourself in 2023
It’s 2023. A new year. Which means new opportunities. New adventures. New beginnings. New goals. And of course, new challenges. Here are six things we can do to help make 2023 the best year yet: Take advantage of what the congregation at Tidewater offers (Heb. 10:24-25): Come to services. Attend Bible classes. Bro. David Carlton is teaching I and II Samuel on Sunday mornings for the first two quarters. Bro. Rich Colclough is teaching Romans on Wednesday nights this quarter. B