Posts by Michele Crater
Lo, How a Rose/The Rose
December 21, 2020 DAILY READING Isaiah 11:1; 35:1-2 Take a moment. Find a quiet moment in which to hear a hymn from the 15th century encircled by a 20th century lyric and be blessed.Click Here. Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming From tender stem hath sprung!Of Jesse’s lineage coming,As men of old have sung.It came, a flow’ret…
Read MoreLisa Sharon Harper
Season One Finale with Lisa Sharon Harper. Lisa is a podcaster, author, speaker, and activist who challenges the church to live out the Gospel in the way its meant to be lived out. In this episode, we talk about her book, The Very Good Gospel, as well as other issues concerning race and the church,…
Read MoreMary’s Song (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 1:46-56
Read MoreMary’s Song (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 1:46-56
Read MoreAre You the One?
December 19, 2020 DAILY READING Luke 7:18-30 NIV FIELD NOTES “John the Baptist sent us to you to ask, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?’” At that very time Jesus cured many who had diseases, sicknesses and evil spirits, and gave sight to many who were blind.…
Read MoreFlannel
December 18, 2020 DAILY READING Luke 2:8-11 FIELD NOTES This morning thinking about people I love, all I want for Christmas is time. Time to spend with those people…time to remember…time to enjoy and laugh and shed a few tears. There is nothing so important to me as their presence in my life. I copied…
Read MoreWhy?
December 17, 2020 DAILY READING A Reading from a sermon of Bernard of Clairvaux [1090-1153; Benedictine who founded the Cistercian Order FIELD NOTES “…something superlative was needed in the beginning if the majesty of God was to deign to come down from such a height, for a dwelling that was so unworthy of [his majesty].…
Read MoreThere is Something about Mary
December 16, 2020 DAILY READING Luke 1:26-45 FIELD NOTES In Reflections for Advent and Christmas: Waiting in Joyful Hope 2009-2010 Robert Morneau writes: “One senses a close; intimate relationship between Mary and Elizabeth…one element is common vision. Mary and Elizabeth were both women of faith. God’s presence in their lives was not some abstract force but a personal,…
Read More9. Spiritual Disciplines – Celebration
Celebrate good times, come on. On the LAST EPISODE OF THE FIRST SEASON (tear) the staff talk about the last spiritual discipline: celebration. We learn what desert island items people would bring (let’s just say some wouldn’t survive), and Adam doesn’t know where Jesus was born. Mentioned in this episode: “Celebration of Discipline” by Richard…
Read MoreAn 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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