December 24, 2018 Please remember that our Christmas Eve worship times today are:12 noon (Contemporary), 2, 4, 6, 8 & 11 p.m. (Traditional) DAILY READING Luke 1:26-56This weekend’s reading: 1 Peter 1:13-16 FIELD NOTES One of the cruelest words in any language is WAIT! Wait until mealtime.  Wait until you are older.  Wait until your father gets…

December 22, 2018 DAILY READING Matthew 12:38-42Psalm 105:1-11This weekend’s reading: Micah 5:2-5 FIELD NOTES Why don’t we get it?  We do we always make excuses or say things like “God, give me a sign?”  Just as people back in Jesus’ day asked this question, so do we today.  I wonder why we our faith is so…

December 21, 2018 DAILY READING Acts 7:44-53Psalm 139:1-12This weekend’s reading: Micah 5:2-5 FIELD NOTES Home is where the heart is.  Isn’t that how the old saying goes?  What kind of home are you living in?  Furthermore, the scripture says “’What kind of house will you build for me?’ Says the Lord.” So often we talk about our…

Action December 20, 2018 DAILY READING 1 Corinthians 4:14-20Psalm 105:1-11This weekend’s reading: Micah 5:2-5 FIELD NOTES Being a dad is constantly pushing against my introverted tendencies.  My wife and I, who are major introverts, find ourselves overwhelmed by this little boy, as he is the biggest extrovert I have ever seen.  He LOVES being around…

Gentleness December 19, 2018 DAILY READING Matthew 12:15-21Psalm 139:13-18This weekend’s reading: Micah 5:2-5 FIELD NOTES At a former job, before going into full-time vocational ministry, I had a boss who carried himself with a gentle spirit.  He would greet everyone by their first name as he made his way through the office.  He would lead…

December 18, 2018 DAILY READING Galatians 4:21-5:1Psalm 139:13-18This weekend’s reading: Micah 5:2-5 FIELD NOTES One of my favorite stories is that of Jim Elliot. Jim Elliot, along with 4 other missionaries, was killed by the very tribesmen he was attempting to evangelize in the jungles of Ecuador. While that part of the story is harrowing in…

December 17, 2018 DAILY READING Revelation 14:12-20Psalm 139:13-18This weekend’s reading: Micah 5:2-5 FIELD NOTES One thing I have never been good at is the mile run.  Or any run if we are being honest.  Growing up, playing various sports, I could manage short bursts but anything more than 400 yards at a time would kill…