Daily Devotionals

November 12, 2020 DAILY READING John 11:1-26 FIELD NOTES Our dear friend was pregnant. Five months into the pregnancy, it went south. She had to deliver. The little girl lived…

November 11, 2020 DAILY READING John 11:1-26 FIELD NOTES I never knew my paternal grandfather. He passed before I was born. But I’ve heard stories. I’ve heard story after story…

November 10, 2020 DAILY READING John 11:1-26 FIELD NOTES When I was in youth group, one of my youth pastors was a woman named Cheryl. She was a teacher and…

November 9, 2020 DAILY READING John 11:1-26 FIELD NOTES My grandmother died this past year. She was 93. She was the most generous person I’ve ever known. She was constantly…

November 7, 2020 As you read today’s passage, ask yourself these questions: What storm do I find myself in? What is my prayer during this storm? Mark 4:35-41 Jesus Calms…

November 6, 2020 DAILY READING Mark 4:35-41 FIELD NOTES Jesus’ words here always hit me as funny.  I have to imagine a slight sarcastic tone to his voice when he asks…

November 5, 2020 DAILY READING Mark 4:35-41 FIELD NOTES My last year of seminary, I was taking more credit hours than I ever had. I was doing a practicum that…

November 4, 2020 As you read today’s passage, ask yourself these questions: Why do I let fear take control of me? If my faith isn’t in God, then where have…

November 3, 2020 DAILY READING Mark 4:35-41 FIELD NOTES The storm rages on, and the disciples go to get Jesus so that he can help them.  And what is Jesus doing?  He’s…

November 2, 2020 DAILY READING Mark 4:35-41 FIELD NOTES They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!” The disciples, who have…