Archive for May 2021
Ascension of the Lord
May 13, 2021 DAILY READING Acts 1:1-11 Psalm 47 or Psalm 93Ephesians 1:15-23Luke 24:44-53 FIELD NOTES “The ascension of Jesus is one of the accepted doctrines of Christianity. The Apostles’ Creed, Nicene Creed, and Athanasian Creed all confess that Christ ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father.” [The Thought Company] Below are some verses from Luke 24:44-53 and…
Read MoreIt’s Not Possible
May 12, 2021 DAILY READING Psalm 93 Deuteronomy 11:18-21 Mark 16:19-20 FIELD NOTES Today’s writing time has been filled with distractions and at the same time, the interruptions have been incredibly on point. A dear friend is in the process of dying and my mind is so full of ‘NO’. “Where are you going? How can…
Read MoreFight the Good Fight
May 11, 2021 DAILY READING Psalm 93 Deuteronomy 11:1-17 1 Timothy 6:13-16 FIELD NOTES Fight the good fight. Take hold of eternal life. [1 Timothy 6:11-12] These are big visions, big messages, big commands. These words sound heroic, honor filled, lofty, magnificent, glorious, Holy! Realistically, however, they are a call to Obedience with a capital ‘O’. And that…
Read MoreLiving and Speaking It Forward
May 10, 2021 DAILY READING 1 Timothy 6:11-12 Deuteronomy 7:1-11 Psalm 93 FIELD NOTES 1 Timothy 6:11-12 was Paul’s advice as an elder to a young disciple, the next generation to carry the message of Jesus. Timothy was thought to carry the special gift of prophecy and Paul addressed him as ‘my son’. Timothy was the pastor…
Read MoreFamily Ties (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: Mark 3:31-35
Read MoreFamily Ties (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: Mark 3:31-35
Read MoreLectio Divina
May 8, 2021 DAILY READING Galatians 5:16-26 FIELD NOTES 16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.17 For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to…
Read MoreLife by the Spirit
May 7, 2021 DAILY READING Galatians 5:16-26 FIELD NOTES What does it mean to live by the Spirit? In my mind, it means leading a life that produces the fruit of the Spirit. Are you making peace? Are you joyful? Are you loving? Discipleship is learning to live a Spirit-led life. So, are you living by the Spirit? FAMILY FIELD…
Read MoreLectio Divina
May 6, 2021 DAILY READING Galatians 5:16-26 FIELD NOTES 16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.17 For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to…
Read MorePatience
May 5, 2021 DAILY READING Galatians 5:16-26 FIELD NOTES When I was six years old, I wanted a Voltron robot toy. It cost $30.00. My parents would not buy it for me. I had an allowance of $3.00 per week. My parents said if I wanted Voltron, I could save up my allowance until I had enough to buy…
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