David Scott Fields II - Author

24/07/2025

The life and ministry of Pastor John MacArthur were a true gift to the church for decades. We rejoice with him that he is now in the presence of his Savior, where he always longed to be. Recently, Grace Immanuel Bible Church of Jupiter, Florida (where MacArthur's connections run deep) held a special tribute service for him. Read all about that service and Pastor John's ministry in the latest article from The Believer's Byline.

SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA – Revered pastor, theologian and teacher John F. MacArthur Jr. passed into the eternal presence of his Savior on July 14, 2025, at the age of 86. He was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia and passed away in the presence of his family. One source records his last admo...

21/07/2025

13/07/2025

A massive wildfire was sparked by human carelessness this weekend just south of my hometown of Prineville, Oregon. Please pray for those in areas of impact and read all about the blaze in the latest article from The Believer's Byline.

PRINEVILLE, OREGON – Summer is the season for wildfires throughout Oregon, and on July 8, 2025 a particularly destructive fire was sparked by lightning just south of Prineville in the Juniper Canyon area. As of this weekend, the fire is reported to be impacting 1,500 acres but earlier in the week ...

05/07/2025

Despite the heartbreaking situation in Texas - Christ is in control. I was encouraged to see the Lord's name called upon multiple times by several individuals in a press conference held by Texas Governor Gregg Abbott. Continue to pray for this situation and read all about it in the latest article from The Believer's Byline.

KERR COUNTY, TEXAS – “This is something where we need to begin now, and we need to continue to invoke God Almighty.” These words of Texas Governor Greg Abbott initiated a press conference with a single subject in mind. While most of America was celebrating the 249th birthday of our nation, the...

04/07/2025

I had a great morning running in Believe With Me's Freedom 4 Miler. Today was my 9th time doing the race, and I finished in 38:38. This is such a great event honoring America's fallen heroes by supporting Gold Star families. You can read more about today's particular race in my latest article for The Believer's Byline.

TEQUESTA, FLORIDA – Once again BelieveWithMe.com’s Freedom 4-Miler did not disappoint as it gathered local runners to honor America’s fallen on the 249th birthday of the United States. The Freedom 4-Miler has been a mainstay of Tequesta’s 4th of July celebrations for the last decade. Hosted ...

03/07/2025

Meet Rachel and Stephen Amai — faithful followers of Christ in their village in Uganda. Their lives are a beautiful testimony of obedience, perseverance, and the power of the Gospel in action. I am honored to share their latest newsletter on The Believer’s Byline. From family life to shining for Christ in their village their story is a powerful reminder of what it means to live out the Great Commission — wherever God has called you to serve.

UGANDA – After several years of lessons, changes, and surprise blessings, we have been happily living in Stephen’s home village in Uganda for 8 months (though Stephen was in the U.S. working for 4 of those months), with our just turned two year old delightful daughter, Ann. Stephen and I will ha...

01/07/2025

Grace Immanuel Bible Church puts on an outstanding and biblically faithful Vacation Bible School every year. If you have kids in the Palm Beach County/Martin County, Florida areas I highly recommend checking it out in late June each summer. You can read all about this year's program in the latest article from The Believer's Byline.

JUPITER, FLORIDA – The month of June is most definitely a highlight for the children of Grace Immanuel Bible Church. This year for the week of June 23-27, the church building was transformed into “Kiddom,” as Senior Pastor Jerry Wragg called it, in preparation for the church’s annual Vacatio...

26/06/2025

Dr. Max Alpin from FaithWriters.com asks an important question that every believer should have a clear answer to. Check out his article now on The Believer's Byline.

It is not that uncommon to meet people who say that they are Christians but that they don’t get involved in any local church. Some of these people make no effort to interact with other Christians at all, not even on the internet. Others do things like join church services online but don’t physic...

22/06/2025

The United States has entered the Israeli-Iranian conflict. Christians, keep praying, and read the latest on The Believer's Byline!

THE WHITE HOUSE – In a public address from the White House in the final hours of June 21, 2025, US President Donald Trump informed the nation that the United States had officially entered the Israeli-Iranian conflict initiated last week when Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran’s nuc...

13/06/2025

Israel needs our prayers again as they make a preemptive strike against Iran's developing nuclear capabilities. Read more about it on The Believer's Byline.

Jerusalem/Tehran – Perhaps like myself, you were stunned to learn of the attacks on Iran by Israeli forces in the pre-dawn hours of June 13, 2025. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel dubbed this military campaign Operation Rising Lion and it targeted over 100 sites across Iran, including m...

12/06/2025

Last week I had the privilege of attending a very special graduation ceremony. It was both the graduation of a friend, and the very first graduation to be held by the pioneering new online Christian school Cross Street Academy. Read all about it in my latest article for The Believer's Byline, and if you are looking for a quality and affordable online Christian education for your kids, I definitely recommend checking out CSA.

CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA – On Thursday, June 5, 2025, I had the opportunity to experience something truly remarkable. I attended the very first graduation of Cross Street Academy! Now, as a high school teacher, attending graduation ceremonies is nothing new for me. Both for work and otherwise, I have...

26/05/2025

How did you spend your Memorial Day? This weekend I had the privilege of competing in the 11th annual Running for Heroes 5K in Jupiter. The event raises funds to help support wounded veterans and was a great way to remember the men and women of the U.S. armed forces - especially those who have been wounded during their time of service. Check out my full article on the event now on The Believer's Byline.

JUPITER, FLORIDA – Community members honor wounded veterans in 11th annual 5K race. Memorial Day Weekend for most probably means nothing more than barbecues, time at the lake or beach, and an extra day off from work or school. In reality though, this day is meant to be something far more special. ...