Posts by Michele Crater
All Saints
November 11, 2020 DAILY READING John 11:1-26 FIELD NOTES I never knew my paternal grandfather. He passed before I was born. But I’ve heard stories. I’ve heard story after story about him. About his laugh. About his love for his children. About how he was head over heels for my grandmother. What I’ve heard most…
Read More4. Spiritual Disciplines – Solitude
The staff dives deep into the discipline of solitude and why being silent and still can be so scary at times. We hear Lee’s great Irish accent, Mason drools everywhere, and the dessert segment gets LOUD. Scripture References:• Mark 1• Mark 6• Matthew 4• Matthew 14• Matthew 17• Matthew 26• Luke 6 Mentioned in this…
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November 10, 2020 DAILY READING John 11:1-26 FIELD NOTES When I was in youth group, one of my youth pastors was a woman named Cheryl. She was a teacher and then spent all of her free time with us rowdy high schoolers, trying to teach us how to follow Jesus. And she did. She constantly…
Read MoreDee Wilson and The Medicine
Dee Wilson, songwriter and worship leader, joins us at the table to talk about growing up in the church, finding music, and about how he came to be one of the leaders in Common Hymnal. He also shares a song, The Medicine.
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November 9, 2020 DAILY READING John 11:1-26 FIELD NOTES My grandmother died this past year. She was 93. She was the most generous person I’ve ever known. She was constantly helping people. The thing that stuck out to me the most was that she never expected anything in return. She gave willingly and lovingly to…
Read MoreThe Power to Raise the Dead
This week’s preacher: Dr. Davis Chappell. This week we continue our series, Power-Full, on the power of Jesus. This series is the second 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: John 11:1-26
Read MoreLectio Divina
November 7, 2020 As you read today’s passage, ask yourself these questions: What storm do I find myself in? What is my prayer during this storm? Mark 4:35-41 Jesus Calms the Storm 35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him…
Read MoreWhy Are You So Afraid?
November 6, 2020 DAILY READING Mark 4:35-41 FIELD NOTES Jesus’ words here always hit me as funny. I have to imagine a slight sarcastic tone to his voice when he asks his disciples what they were so afraid of? Didn’t they know who was on the boat with them? Small moments like this remind us of the humanity…
Read MoreOverwhelmed
November 5, 2020 DAILY READING Mark 4:35-41 FIELD NOTES My last year of seminary, I was taking more credit hours than I ever had. I was doing a practicum that required 20 hours a week. I was working in the seminary maintenance department, cleaning dorms in the mornings. At night, I was working at the campus hotel…
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November 4, 2020 As you read today’s passage, ask yourself these questions: Why do I let fear take control of me? If my faith isn’t in God, then where have I placed it? Mark 4:35-41 Jesus Calms the Storm 35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other…
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