God Gives the Spirit
May 27, 2020 DAILY READING John 3:31-36 31 The one who comes from above is above all; the one who is from the earth belongs to the earth, and speaks as one from the earth. The one who comes from heaven is above all. 32 He testifies to what he has seen and heard, but no one accepts his testimony. 33 Whoever has…
Read MoreBe Easy
May 26, 2020 DAILY READING Psalm 99 FIELD NOTES We have two boys—a three-year old and a seven month old. The three-year old loves his baby brother. But something has happened in the last couple weeks that has thrown a hiccup into their relationship. The baby started crawling. Our oldest was building a castle with magnatiles. He had stacked…
Read MoreKindness
May 25, 2020 DAILY READING 1 Peter 4:1-6 FIELD NOTES Do you remember the old worship song that goes, “It’s your kindness, Lord, that leads us to repentance…” I was thinking about that today—given our current discourse on social media. Has anyone been nasty to you and changed your mind? Has anyone called you names for not…
Read MoreThe Fruit of Kindness
This sermon is a part of our series on the Fruit of Spirit! Each week, we’ll explore a different fruit and how its wisdom can be applied to our lives. As we consider each of the fruits of the Spirit, we are inviting you to join us in embodying these fruits in specific ways: Each…
Read MoreYour Majesty
May 23, 2020 DAILY READING Psalm 93 1 The Lord reigns, he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength; indeed, the world is established, firm and secure.2 Your throne was established long ago; you are from all eternity. 3 The seas have lifted up, Lord, the seas have lifted up their voice; the seas have lifted up their pounding waves.4 Mightier than the thunder of the great…
Read MorePatient With Us
May 22, 2020 DAILY READING Ephesians 2:1-7 Made Alive in Christ As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of…
Read MoreAscension
May 21, 2020 DAILY READING Acts 1:1-11In the first book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus did and taught from the beginning until the day when he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. After his suffering he presented himself alive to…
Read MoreGrief to Joy
May 20, 2020 DAILY READING John 16:16-24 The Disciples’ Grief Will Turn to Joy 16 Jesus went on to say, “In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me.” 17 At this, some of his disciples said to one another, “What does he mean by saying, ‘In a little…
Read MoreWhen They’re Against Us
May 19, 2020 DAILY READING 1 Peter 3:8-12 FIELD NOTES Read the passage for today at least three times. Patience can be most elusive when we face challenges, particularly when we are against others. Be it a spouse, or a child, or a co-worker. When we feel we have been treated unjustly, our desire for justice can…
Read MoreWhat’s So Interesting About the Fruit of the Spirit?
Rev. Dr. Davis Chappell and Rev. Allison Gossett discuss the fruit of the Spirit and its significance in our current context. During our sermon series titled “Fruitful,” we’re offering daily prompts for you to be in prayer for your neighbors and to encourage them with a verse, a quote, or a word of hope. Visit…
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