October 13, 2018 DAILY READING Psalm 90:12-17This weekend’s reading: Genesis 37:1-11 FIELD NOTES Teach us to number our days,    that we may gain a heart of wisdom.Relent, Lord! How long will it be?    Have compassion on your servants.Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love,    that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.Make us glad for as many…

October 12, 2018 DAILY READING Luke 18:35-43This weekend’s reading: Genesis 37:1-11 FIELD NOTES When reading today’s passage, does anything stand out to you?  I’ll tell you what stands out to me.  We have a blind man, begging Jesus to heal him.  He cries out for Jesus to have mercy on him.  He is rebuked by Jesus’…

October 11, 2018 DAILY READING Luke 6:46-49This weekend’s reading: Genesis 37:1-11 FIELD NOTES Jesus is very clear here: Following him means putting his words into practice.  I don’t think this is a power trip, however.  He has provided us with a way of living that leads to the Kingdom of God.  Loving God, our neighbor, even…

October 10, 2018 DAILY READING Matthew 18:21-22This weekend’s reading: Genesis 37:1-11 FIELD NOTES Who are we to withhold forgiveness?  Is there a limit to the things we can, or should, forgive? The dictionary defines forgiveness as such:verb (used with object),  for·gave, for·giv·en, for·giv·ing. to grant pardon for or remission of (an offense, debt, etc.); absolve. to give up all claim on account of; remit (a debt, obligation, etc.). to grant pardon to (a person). to cease to feel resentment against:to forgive one’s enemies. to cancel an indebtedness or liability of: to forgive the interest owed on a loan.  Are there people you need to forgive?  I…

October 9, 2018 DAILY READING Matthew 9:32-34This weekend’s reading: Genesis 37:1-11 FIELD NOTES I love the line found in the NIV, where it says, “Nothing like this had ever been seen in Israel.”  Think about that.  Think about the history of Israel.  They’ve seen some stuff.  They’ve seen God deliver them time and again from the…

October 8, 2018 DAILY READING Psalm 112This weekend’s reading: Genesis 37:1-11 FIELD NOTES Praise the Eternal!    How blessed are those who revere the Eternal,    who turn from evil and take great pleasure in His commandments.Their children will be a powerful force upon the earth;    this generation that does what is right in God’s eyes will be blessed.His house will be stocked with wealth and riches,    and…

October 6, 2018 THIS WEEKEND’S READINGGenesis 25:21-34 FIELD NOTES Today, just simply let this be your prayer: Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.Where there is hatred, let me sow love;where there is injury, pardon;where there is doubt, faith;where there is despair, hope;where there is darkness, light;where there is sadness, joy.O Divine Master, grant that…

October 5, 2018 DAILY READING Romans 8:1-11This weekend’s reading: Genesis 25:21-34 FIELD NOTES Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by…