Posts by Michele Crater

The Denial (Dr. Davis Chappell)

This week’s preacher: Dr. Davis Chappell. We continue our series on the passion of Jesus called “Passion.” This series is the fifth 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 26:69-75

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The Denial (Rev. Toi King)

This week’s preacher: Rev. Toi King. We continue our series on the passion of Jesus called “Passion.” This series is the fifth 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 26:69-75

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Born of Water and Spirit

March 13, 2021 By Blair Meeks DAILY READING Romans 6:1-11; John 3:1-10 Tomorrow on the Fourth Sunday of Lent, churches in England will celebrate “Mothering Sunday.” In recent years, stores like Hallmark have added some frills borrowed from Mother’s Day in the US to the English observance, but Mothering Sunday is still essentially a church…

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Give Thanks

March 12, 2021 By Hallie Mae Kirk, Age 11 DAILY READING Psalm 107:1-3 Today is my birthday. And I don’t remember the day I was born, but I have heard it was a very joyful day.  When I celebrate my birthday, I give thanks to the Lord. At the beginning of Psalm 107, it says,…

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Daily Pressures

March 11, 2021 By Dr. Davis Chappell, Senior Pastor DAILY READING “Besides everything else, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches.” 2 Corinthians 11:28  A while back a friend of mine shared with me a piece written by a pastor called “Apostolic Anxiety.” The article stated that 2 Corinthians 11:28 always seemed like a…

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Drew Hart

Drew Hart is the author of Trouble I’ve Seen and Who Will Be a Witness?  He’s also a professor of Theology and Anti-Racism activist. In this episode we dive into his life and some of the themes found in his newest book, Who Will Be a Witness?

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Abundant Love

March 10, 2021 By Tracey Levine, Executive Director of Healing Housing In 1995 my husband had a wonderful job opportunity present itself in Monterey Bay, CA.  We packed up our 3 children and moved from New York to the most magnificent and rugged coastline this midwest gal had ever seen.  God’s handiwork was never lost…

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14. IDTTMWYTIM – Women in Ministry

The staff answer more questions from the infamous Proust Questionnaire, explore a hot topic and a few scriptures that may not mean what you think they mean, and then end with a little encouragement for you.  Follow To the Table and the BUMC Student Ministry here: @tothetablebumcsm @bumcsm @lglfrench @a.c.jonesiv @mcknightowl @hannahlynn951 @masonleecaviness Timestamps: 0:06…

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A Return to our King

March 9, 2021 By Brian Hicks, Executive Director of Harvest Hands CDC DAILY READING Matthew 6 and Psalm 84 When Jesus was teaching us to pray—one of the things he said was, “May your kingdom come and your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:10) This prayer has impacted my…

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Freedom to Choose an Attitude

March 8, 2021 By Monicah Muhomba DAILY READING Philippians 2:1-7 When Paul wrote this letter to the church in Philippi, he was in a Roman prison. The letter is considered a “joy letter” which he wrote to thank the church for the gift they had sent him while in prison and to encourage and strengthen…

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