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…

October 4, 2018 DAILY READING Job 2:11-13This weekend’s reading: Genesis 25:21-34 FIELD NOTES This is such a small part of Job’s story, but it may be my favorite.  Why?  Because to me, it gives one of the greatest examples of how to help share in someone else’s suffering.  Of course, they blow it almost immediately…

October 3, 2018 DAILY READING Matthew 18:6-9This weekend’s reading: Genesis 27:1-29 FIELD NOTES Does anyone remember the song, “What If I Stumble?” by DC Talk?  This was an older song by an older Christian music group, back in the 90’s.  Regardless, on the album, the song opens with a quote from the renowned author, Brennan Manning.…

October 2, 2018 DAILY READING 1 John 2:18-25This weekend’s reading: Genesis 27:1-29 FIELD NOTES There is a lot of anti-Christ talk out there these days.  When people tell you that a certain group of people are worth less than others, that is anti-Christ. When they demonize those who believe differently, that is anti-Christ. When people speak out…

October 1, 2018 DAILY READING Matthew 9:9-13This weekend’s reading: Genesis 22:1-19 FIELD NOTES When I was in college, I tended to be on the legalistic side of things.  I didn’t drink.  I didn’t smoke.  I didn’t’ do any of the bad stuff most evangelicals warn you about.  I patted myself on the back often, whilst…

September 29, 2018 DAILY READING Matthew 5:13-20This weekend’s reading: Genesis 22:1-19 FIELD NOTES Jesus is teaching a huge crowd [probably comprised of all sorts of people] on the side of a mountain.  He has begun with ‘the Beatitudes’ in Matthew 5:1-12 turning ‘everything’ upside down.  ‘Whoever you are [anyone in this whole crowd], you are…

September 28, 2018 DAILY READING Acts 12:20-25This weekend’s reading: Genesis 22:1-19 FIELD NOTES Herod was a persecutor of the followers of Jesus.  He executed James, the brother of Jesus.  He imprisoned Peter.  Because Peter was popular Herod was worried a riot might ensue if Peter was executed.  So, he conveniently left town.  “Then Herod went…