August 13, 2020 DAILY READING Luke 9:62 – Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” FIELD NOTES It’s time to deal with the “shoulda’s, woulda’s, and coulda’s!” I make major mistakes, resulting in my being an expert in the “shoulda’s, woulda’s,…

August 12, 2020 DAILY READING Luke 4:1-13 (Jesus faced three temptations in the wilderness.) FIELD NOTES Wanna a quick fix? We want instant cures to Covid-19, the end of all discrimination, the end to our political divisions, the return to a healthy economy, and solutions to our particular problems, aches, and pains.  The main prayer request…

August 11, 2020 DAILY READING Luke 4:1-2 – Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. FIELD NOTES The Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness.  I believe that Jesus, through the Holy Spirit, attempts to lead…

August 10, 2020 DAILY READING Exodus 33:11 – Thus, the Lord used to speak to Moses, face to face, as a man speaks to his friend.  FIELD NOTES I dislike the word prayer! While prayer is simply communicating with God, most of us use it as a ritual, a thing to do. Some shoot flares of prayers when in distress,…

August 8, 2020 DAILY READING Psalm 85:9-10  “Surely his salvation is at hand for those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land. Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other.” FIELD NOTES In these verses, the Psalmist brings together attributes that, in some instances, contradict each…

August 7, 2020 DAILY READING Psalm 105:3-4   “Glory to his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually.”  FIELD NOTES This entire Psalm talks about the faithfulness of God and reminds the Israelites of how good God is and all the…

August 6, 2020 DAILY READING Psalm 105:1-2  “O give thanks to the Lord, call on his name, make known his deeds among the peoples. Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wonderful works.” FIELD NOTES We are made to worship. And if we listen closely, we will hear that all creation…

August 5, 2020 DAILY READING Psalm 17:15  “As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness, when I awake I shall be satisfied, beholding your likeness.”  FIELD NOTES Have you ever met someone who seems to be constantly at peace? No matter what life throws their way, they are still confident in the goodness…

August 4, 2020 DAILY READING Psalm 78:21-25  “Therefore, when the Lord heard, he was full of rage; a fire kindled against Jacob, his anger mounted against Israel because they had no faith in God and did not trust in his saving power. Yet he commanded the skies above and opened the doors of heaven; he…