Archive for November 2019

November 20, 2019 DAILY READINGS 1 Timothy 6:1-10 (MSG)Luke 21:1-4This weekend’s scripture: 2 Corinthians 8 FIELD NOTES “A devout life does bring wealth, but it’s the rich simplicity of being yourself before God. Since we entered the world penniless and will leave it penniless, if we have bread on the table and shoes on our feet,…

November 19, 2019 DAILY READINGS 1 Timothy 5:9-16 (MSG)Luke 21:1-4This weekend’s scripture: 2 Corinthians 8 FIELD NOTES “9-10 Sign some widows up for the special ministry of offering assistance. They will in turn receive support from the church. They must be over sixty, married only once, and have a reputation for helping out with children, strangers, tired…

November 18, 2019 DAILY READINGS Luke 21:1-4This weekend’s scripture: 2 Corinthians 8 FIELD NOTES For today’s meditation, read through the following poem a few times, carefully considering the words, message, and what it means to you. Then offer your reflections and thoughts to God in prayer.  A Poem by Wendell Berry: THE PEACE OF WILD THINGS…

November 16, 2019 DAILY READINGS This weekend’s scripture: Luke 18:15-17 FIELD NOTES For today’s meditation, try the practice of Lectio Divina (Latin for “divine reading”) as explained by The Upper Room and see what God reveals to you through His Word. Psalm 100 – New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) A Psalm of thanksgiving. 1  Make a joyful noise to the Lord,…

November 15, 2019 DAILY READINGS Psalm 98This weekend’s scripture: Luke 18:15-17 FIELD NOTES What is your “joyful noise?” When I was younger I led worship at various churches and religious services.  I remember men in particular would be the quietest during worship.   “I’m worshiping on the inside.”“Singing isn’t really my thing.”“I like hymns, not these lame worship songs.”(Ouch) If there…

November 14, 2019 DAILY READINGS This weekend’s scripture: Luke 18:15-17 FIELD NOTES For today’s meditation, try the practice of Lectio Divina (Latin for “divine reading”) as explained by The Upper Room and see what God reveals to you through His Word. Isaiah 12 – New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Thanksgiving and Praise 12 You will say in that day:I will give…

November 13, 2019 DAILY READINGS John 5:19-29This weekend’s scripture: Luke 18:15-17 FIELD NOTES I have a confession. I once was a legalistic, judgmental, hateful Christian.  I looked at the sins of others and counted them as “less than” myself.  They were beneath God, and beneath me.  I had zero compassion for those who called themselves Christians and continued living into…

November 12, 2019 DAILY READINGS This weekend’s scripture: Luke 18:15-17 FIELD NOTES For today’s meditation, try the practice of Lectio Divina (Latin for “divine reading”) as explained by The Upper Room and see what God reveals to you through His Word. Psalm 98 (From The Voice translation) A song. 1 Compose a new song, and sing it to the Eternal    because of the…