Daily Devotionals

08/16/19

To Forgive… | August 16, 2019

DAILY READING 1 John 2:7-17Psalm 119:1-8 FIELD NOTES Look, we can all admit that relationships are hard.  People mistreat you.  They gossip about you. They attack your character.  Perhaps even…

08/15/19

It Was Us All Along | August 15, 2019

DAILY READING James 1:12-16Psalm 119:1-8 FIELD NOTES “It is funny how mortals always picture us as putting things into their minds: in reality our best work is done by keeping…

08/14/19

Recognition | August 14, 2019

DAILY READING John 8:12-30Psalm 119:105-112 FIELD NOTES Scholar N.T. Wright says about Jesus in his book, John for Everyone: “He and his father are giving evidence that he is the Messiah;…

08/13/19

Not Abandoned | August 13, 2019

DAILY READING 2 Corinthians 4:1-12Psalm 119:105-112 FIELD NOTES Is there anything worse than the feeling of hopelessness?  I am hard-pressed to think of a worse feeling.  And yet, unfortunately, all…

08/12/19

We Are Not Special | August 12, 2019

DAILY READING Romans 11:2-10Psalm 119:105-112 FIELD NOTES This sobering passage reminds us of this simple truth: we are not special.   Sometimes our desires for ourselves cloud our view of…

07/6/19

Christ’s Immeasurable Grace | July 6, 2019

DAILY READING Ephesians 4:1-7 FIELD NOTES Our devotions all week have revolved around how we can measure a person’s faith.  What are the marks of a disciple of Christ?  How…

07/5/19

The Measure of Love | July 5, 2019

DAILY READING 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 FIELD NOTES Sometimes when we use words and phrases like “Love like Jesus” or “motivated by love,” it is difficult to tangibly understand what we…

07/4/19

Measuring Our Faith | July 4, 2019

DAILY READING 1 John 4:16 FIELD NOTES “God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them.”  This week, Davis asked us in his…

07/3/19

The Fruit of the Spirit’s Not an Apple | July 3, 2019

DAILY READING Galatians 5:22-23 FIELD NOTES We know that we are called to be disciples of Christ, but how do we know if we are on the right track?  What…

07/2/19

Living with a Humble Heart | July 2, 2019

DAILY READING Romans 12:3 FIELD NOTES It is so easy for me to get a little full of myself when I’m good about serving at missions events, caring for my…