This is the online home for First UMC’s small group event, “Chasing Daylight” by Erwin McManus.
In this inspiring book McManus uses the biblical account of Israel’s war with the Philistines (1 Samuel 13 and 14) and the characters of Saul and Jonathan to demonstrate the difference between living a life of purpose and adventure, and living one of apathy and missed opportunity. In the midst of a less-than-hopeful battle, Saul rested beneath a tree as Jonathan seized the divine moment that would impact the future of Israel. Through this story McManus artfully illustrates the eight characteristics of an adventurer’s heart, what he calls “the Jonathan factor.”
Using powerful examples from his own life and ministry, along with fresh biblical teaching, McManus asserts that God crafts divine moments specific to each of us — priceless opportunities for us to actively engage in God’s plan. By developing the characteristics McManus outlines, Christians can move from mundane to miraculous living.
This “Chasing Daylight” blog will serve two purposes:
1) For those who can’t attend one of the face-to-face groups, this will be the online version of the class; and 2) For all, this will be a place to share your thoughts and inspirations with others.
Each participant will need the book “Chasing Daylight” and the workbook that accompanies it. If you haven’t already registered for one of the four classes, there is still time. Send an email to Rev. Adams and he will order the books for you.
Each participant is encouraged to set time aside each day,
- to pray for all who are sharing in this experience with you,
- to read the day’s assignment and answer a couple of the questions in your workbook,
- to contribute to the online discussion. The broader the participation we have, the greater the chance for our shared learning to lead us all deeper into this experience. Rev. Jim