Archive for July 2017

 July 5, 2017 Daily Reading Psalm 47 Matthew 11:20-24 Isaiah 51:1-3 Psalm 119:161-168 Jeremiah 18:1-11 This week’s sermon text: Exodus 20:8-11 Field NotesOne person held the 4 key positions at a church I pastored. He told me that God had provided many miracles for his family and him during the previous 3 years. After we…

July 4, 2017 Daily Reading Psalm 47 1 John 4:1-6 1 Kings 18:36-39 Psalm 119:161-168 1 Kings 21:1-16 This week’s sermon text: Exodus 20:8-11 Field Notes Happy 4th of July!  What word from God does our nation need right now?  In our scripture, John tells us to “test the spirits to see whether they are…

July 3, 2017 Daily Reading Psalm 47 Genesis 22:15-18 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 Psalm 119:161-168 1 Kings 21:1-16 This week’s sermon text: Exodus 20:8-11 Field NotesHappiness depends upon events that happen such as jokes, celebrations, and victories. When the event is over, the happiness fades. Joy comes from a relationship. No matter what happens to us,…

July 1, 2017 Daily Reading Luke 17:1-4 Psalm 13 This week’s sermon text: Genesis 2:1-3 Field NotesLuke shows Jesus teaching his disciples to forgive within their closely bound fellowship. Jesus is realistic. In any community, members sometimes cause hurt to each other. Sin keeps us from living in true relationship with God and our neighbors.…