Daily Devotionals
I can’t wait!
DAILY READING Psalm 85:8-13 FIELD NOTES I can remember when I was little being so excited for Santa to come that I couldn’t fall asleep. My little brother and I would…
Preparing the way
DAILY READING Luke 21:34-38 FIELD NOTES This passage in Luke comes as a command after Jesus tells a parable about trees. He says, “Look at the fig tree and all the…
In that day…
DAILY READING Micah 4:6-13 FIELD NOTES I often wonder what the world would be like if the Kingdom of God finally fully reigned. If the season of Advent is all about…
Anticipation
DAILY READING Micah 4:1-5 FIELD NOTES This week marks the start of Advent, the season of anticipation and preparation for the birth of Christ. During this season, we remember the longing…
Creating a New Advent/Christmas Season
DAILY READING Revelation 21:5—“Then the one seated on the throne said, “Look! I’m making all things new.’” FIELD NOTES Advent begins tomorrow! Time to prepare for Christmas! As we age,…
Black Friday
DAILY READING Romans 12:9-18— Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag…
Thanksgiving Day
DAILY READING Psalm 100:4-5—Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. FIELD NOTES…
Thanking God in All Circumstances
DAILY READING 1 Thessalonians 5:18— “. . . give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” FIELD NOTES In 1822, Sarah Hale was a young widow,…
Frustrations and Trials – Count Them All Joy
DAILY READING James 1:2-4— “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish…
Count Your Blessings
DAILY READING Psalm 118:1—“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” FIELD NOTES As Pastor Joe was preparing for his Thanksgiving message, he called his mother and asked,…