Field Notes
Stories, reflections, and faith lived out in everyday life.
Faith doesn't stop when Sunday ends. Here, we share stories from our church family, explore biblical truths, celebrate what God is doing in our community, and discover practical ways to follow Jesus throughout the week.
Whether you're looking for encouragement, inspiration, or your next step in faith, there's something here for you.
Advent: A Season of Love
Advent is more than a countdown to Christmas. It's a season to reflect on God's greatest gift of love: Jesus Christ. Discover how His love inspires us to extend kindness, grace, and compassion to others as we prepare our hearts to celebrate His birth.
Advent: A Season of Joy and Expectation
Advent is a season of joyful anticipation as we celebrate Jesus' birth and look forward to His return. Discover how the promises of hope, peace, God's presence, and salvation invite us to experience lasting joy and prepare our hearts for Christmas.
Advent: A Season of Peace
In a world filled with uncertainty and unrest, Advent reminds us of the lasting peace found in Jesus Christ. Discover how the Prince of Peace brings comfort and hope in life's challenges, and how we can embrace and share His peace throughout the Christmas season.
Advent: A Season of Hope
Advent reminds us that even in life's darkest moments, hope is never lost. Rooted in God's promises and fulfilled through Jesus Christ, discover how the season of Advent invites us to trust in His faithfulness, find hope in difficult times, and look forward to His promised return.
Planting in a Eroding Culture
I remember in fifth grade when we planted a tree on the property of East Clayton Elementary school for Earth day. Our class dug the hole, lowered the tree into the ground, and tied the strings to anchor it into the ground. The tree made the courtyard prettier, but it also symbolizes something greater
God Works Through Governments
Have you ever heard the Church should stay out of politics? Well, God works through governments. He always has and He always will. God exerts His influence and carries out His purposes through Governments.
A Puzzle Piece That Doesn’t Fit
When looking at the First Century Church, it was like a puzzle piece that did not fit the culture. They held positions that in modern American politics would look like they belonged on the right and some on the left. We might look at their stances and practices and think they leaned blue while others were squarely in the red. Some of the major issues the First Century Church supported were as follows: