Archive for April 2021
What is internet, anyway?
April 14, 2021 DAILY READING John 8:12-20 FIELD NOTES The internet is so fully integrated into our lives at this point that it is almost impossible for us to remember the world before our phones were permanently attached to our hands. The answer to every question we could ever come up with is literally in…
Read MoreOvercoming Division
April 13, 2021 DAILY READING John 7:37-43 FIELD NOTES Jesus stood up and shouted! In his shouting, he promised to give the Holy Spirit to all who believed. And wrapped up in that promise was the claim to be the Messiah. The response from the crowd was mixed. While some could boldly claim that he…
Read MoreBeautiful Feet
April 12, 2021 DAILY READING Isaiah 52:7-12 FIELD NOTES I doubt many of us ever think of our feet as beautiful. Feet are often calloused or tired or sore or even stinky. But usually not thought to be beautiful. Even so, the prophet declares that worn and weary feet can be made beautiful by the work that…
Read MoreThe Great Commission (Dr. Davis Chappell)
This week’s preacher: Dr. Davis Chappell. We begin our new series on the people of Jesus called “Kindred Hearts.” This series is the last 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: Matthew 28:16-20
Read MoreThe Great Commission (Rev. Toi King)
This week’s preacher: Rev. Toi King. We begin our new series on the people of Jesus called “Kindred Hearts.” This series is the last 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: Matthew 28:16-20
Read MoreExclaiming Christ’s Gospel
April 10, 2021 DAILY READING John 20:11-20 FIELD NOTES What a beautiful way to close out the week after Easter. We see the transformation of Mary in just a few verses in today’s reading from John. Mary goes from: mourning at Jesus’ graveside, to realizing he is still alive, to running to tell others of his resurrection.…
Read MoreGod Is with Us
April 9, 2021 DAILY READING Psalm 16 FIELD NOTES Praise God that we have a caring and faithful God! If you are experiencing a period of darkness in your life or if you simply find yourself overwhelmed and tired day after day, these readings today are for you. God is our “refuge” and “delight” cries the Psalmist. God…
Read MoreEmbracing God through Spiritual Disciplines
April 8, 2021 DAILY READING Colossians 4:2-5 FIELD NOTES In Colossians, Paul seems to be responding to some incorrect teachings that are spreading through the church. In response to these false teachings, he celebrates that we are Easter people, people who find their full identity in the Risen Christ. He says “The Son is the image of…
Read MoreBeleaf
Beleaf is a rapper, musician, influencer, and one of the stars of Dads, a documentary by Bryce Dallas Howard on Apple TV+, about modern day fatherhood. Check out the movie on Apple TV+ and go find his music on Spotify!
Read MoreGod Works in Us Even Today
April 7, 2021 DAILY READING Joshua 3:1-17 FIELD NOTES This is the second time we have seen the Israelites pass through murky waters to escape capture in our passages this week. Why talk about this sort of liberation the week after Easter? Why talk about a God who parted waters for His people thousands of years ago? Because…
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