Archive for November 2020
The Power of Gratitude
November 24, 2020 DAILY READING Luke 17:11-19 FIELD NOTES One Christmas, I had been exceptionally greedy. I remember having multiple video games on my wish-list, as well as other assorted toys and items. One thing that was NOT on my list though, was a set of rollerblades. Christmas morning came and while I didn’t get…
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In this episode, we talk with Matthew Wallace of Opportunities Now about the importance of missions and what the future of missions can be.
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November 23, 2020 DAILY READING Luke 17:11-19 FIELD NOTES Some of you may be familiar with Nate Berkus, one of Oprah’s frequent guests and world class designer. Back during the Tsunami of 2004, Nate lost his partner during the tragedy. My friend and mentor, Cheryl was deeply saddened by this. She had watched him on…
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This week’s preacher: Dr. Davis Chappell. This week we continue our series, Power-Full, on the power of Jesus. This series is the second in our year-long focus on intentional discipleship called “Walking with Jesus.” Learn how you can be more intentional in your walk with Jesus at bumc.net/journey. Our Scripture reading: Luke 17:11-19
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This week’s preacher: Rev. Toi King. This week we continue our series, Power-Full, on the power of Jesus. This series is the second in our year-long focus on intentional discipleship called “Walking with Jesus.” Learn how you can be more intentional in your walk with Jesus at bumc.net/journey. Our Scripture reading: Luke 17:11-19
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November 21, 2020 Mark 7:24-30 The Voice Translation 24 From there Jesus and His followers traveled to the region of Tyre [and Sidon] on the Mediterranean coast. He hoped to slip unnoticed into a house, but people discovered His presence. 25 Shortly after He arrived, a woman whose daughter was filled with an unclean spirit heard that He was there,…
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November 20, 2020 DAILY READING Mark 7:24-30 FIELD NOTES Memorial Day. My son, who is black, is one year old. We are staying at a condo in Gulf Shores. We get in the pool. As we’re swimming, and enjoying the pool, we hear two older women on the side of the pool making racist comments about our son. We confront…
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November 19, 2020 DAILY READING Mark 7:24-30 FIELD NOTES When I was a kid, I was scared of everything. I mean, everything. Growing up, our school band and chorus would always take an annual trip to Six Flags. Everyone loved Six Flags, except me. As a scared kid, I hated Six Flags because I didn’t ride rollercoasters. My friends all…
Read MoreResiliency & Hope: a conversation about stress and anxiety
Hello BUMC family, we have a special midweek treat for you all. We decided to drop the audio from our first Resiliency & Hope conversation into your feed so you can listen to this crucial conversation wherever you are. We hope you’ll join us for our next live stream conversation on December 10 at 7:30…
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November 18, 2020 Mark 7:24-30 Jesus Honors a Syrophoenician Woman’s Faith24 Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet he could not keep his presence secret. 25 In fact, as soon as she heard about him, a woman whose little daughter was possessed…
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