Archive for May 2021
No Need for a Sign
May 22, 2021 DAILY READING Matthew 12:38-42 [Psalm 105:1-11] FIELD NOTES Why don’t we get it? Why do we always make excuses, or say things like “God, give me a sign?” Just as people back in Jesus’ day asked this question, so do we today. I wonder why our faith is so lacking. Today, our challenge is…
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May 21, 2021 DAILY READING Acts 7:44-53 [Psalm 139:1-12] FIELD NOTES Home is where the heart is. Isn’t that how the old saying goes? What kind of home are you living in? Furthermore, the scripture says “’What kind of house will you build for me?’ Says the Lord.” So often we talk about our walks with Christ,…
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May 20, 2021 DAILY READING 1 Corinthians 4:14-20 [Psalm 105:1-11] FIELD NOTES I am a new dad. My wife and I adopted the most precious little 17 month old boy you’ve ever seen. My wife and I, who are major introverts, find ourselves overwhelmed by this little boy, as he is the biggest extrovert I have…
Read MoreGentleness
May 19, 2021 DAILY READING Matthew 12:15-21 [Psalm 139:13-18] FIELD NOTES At a former job, before going into full-time vocational ministry, I had a boss who carried himself with a gentle spirit. He would greet everyone by their first name as he made his way through the office. He would lead meetings by asking questions, rather than…
Read MorePersistence
May 18, 2021 DAILY READING Galatians 4:21-5:1 [Psalm 139:13-18] FIELD NOTES One of my favorite stories is that of Jim Elliot. Jim Elliot along with 4 other missionaries were killed by the very tribesmen they were attempting to evangelize in the jungles of Ecuador. While that part of the story is harrowing in itself, what happened…
Read MoreEndurance
May 17, 2021 DAILY READING Revelation 14:12-20 [Psalm 139:13-18] FIELD NOTES One thing I have never been good at is the mile run. Or any run if we are being honest. Growing up, playing various sports, I could manage short bursts but anything more than 400 yards at a time would kill me. Needless to say, endurance is…
Read MoreThe Call of Levi (Dr. Davis Chappell)
This week’s preacher: Dr. Davis Chappell. We continue our 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: Luke 5:27-32
Read MoreThe Call of Levi (Rev. Toi King)
This week’s preacher: Rev. Toi King. We continue our 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: Luke 5:27-32
Read MoreAmp-ing It Up A Little!
May 15, 2021 DAILY READING Psalm 47 Deuteronomy 34:1-7 John 16:4-11 FIELD NOTES Today we will explore John 16 by using the Amplified Bible. “The Amplified Bible attempts to take both word meaning and context into account in order to accurately translate the original text from one language into another. The Amplified Bible does this through the use of…
Read MoreAn Ascension Hymn Tells the Whole Story
May 14, 2021 DAILY READING Psalm 47 Exodus 24:15-18 Revelation 1:9-18 FIELD NOTES All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name The United Methodist Hymnal Number 154Text: Edward Perronet; alt. by John Rippon Music: Oliver Holden 1. All hail the power of Jesus’ name! Let angels prostrate fall; bring forth the royal diadem, and crown him Lord of all. Bring forth the royal…
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