Daily Devotionals

12/2/21

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…

12/1/21

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…

11/30/21

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…

11/29/21

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…

11/27/21

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,…

11/26/21

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…

11/25/21

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…

11/24/21

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,…

11/23/21

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…

11/22/21

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,…