Archive for December 2020
An Old Woman and a Young Girl
December 15, 2020 DAILY READING Luke 1:13-25 Elizabeth Luke 1:26-38 Mary Luke 1:39-56 Elizabeth And Mary FIELD NOTES Continuing in Silence And Other Surprising Invitations Of Advent [2012], Enuma Okoro writes “In truly stunning fashion, God orchestrates Mary and Elizabeth’s pregnancies six months apart. It is a testament to God’s provision that each woman has someone to journey…
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December 14, 2020 DAILY READING Luke 1:5-25 FIELD NOTES In Silence And Other Surprising Invitations Of Advent [2012], Enuma Okoro focuses her devotional guide on the story of the priest, Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth. This elderly couple had no children, a shameful ‘lack’ in their culture. Okoro describes these passages as a story of accustomed longing; unmet desire;…
Read MoreAdam Weber
In this episode, Herschel and Adam talk about Adam’s new book, Love Has A Name, and how to love people who aren’t so easy to love. What does it mean to love as Jesus loved?
Read MoreThe Visit (Dr. Chappell)
This week’s preacher: Dr. Davis Chappell. We continue our series on the prophecy of Jesus called “The Family Tree.” This series is the third 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 1:39-45
Read MoreThe Visit (Rev. Toi King)
This week’s preacher: Rev. Toi King. We continue our series on the prophecy of Jesus called “The Family Tree.” This series is the third 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 1:39-45
Read MoreResiliency & Hope: a conversation about stress around the holidays
Listen to our December Resiliency & Hope conversation with Weslee Hill and therapists from the BUMC Counseling Center. We hope you’ll join us for our next live stream conversation on January 14 at 7:30 p.m. at bumc.net/resiliency. Mentioned in this episode:• The Longest Night: a service of healing and hope Resiliency & Hope is a…
Read MoreLectio Divina
December 12, 2020 Isaiah 40:1-11 NIV Comfort for God’s People 40 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to herthat her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for,that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins. 3 A voice of one calling:“In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord;make straight in the desert a highway for…
Read MorePersonal Reflection
December 11, 2020 Just some questions for you today: What is holding you back in your faith? What steps can you take this Advent season to grow in your faith? What do you dream of when you think of God? PRAYER GUIDE God, speak to us now. Amen.
Read MorePower
December 10, 2020 DAILY READING Mark 1:1-8 FIELD NOTES How often do I forget about the power of God? How often do I go so far as to even ignore it, only to lean on my own understanding of things, or my own ability to handle difficult times? As we wait, we know that Jesus…
Read MoreHe Has Time
December 9, 2020 DAILY READING 2 Peter 3:8-15a FIELD NOTES God’s timing is not the same as ours. Common Hymnal, a worship movement, says in their song, He Has Time, this: “He’s not in a rush, he has time for your healing…” The song is about abuse. It’s about pain. It’s about anxiety. God’s timing…
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