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Fight 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…
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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…
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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…
Read MoreDr. Whitney Thurman
SEASON FINALE: In this final episode of the season, we talk to Dr. Whitney Thurman, Assistant Professor of Nursing at the University of Texas-Austin, about all things Covid-19 vaccine, and how we can change the conversation in the church surrounding the reluctance to be vaccinated. Like, subscribe, and share to help the show. If you’ve…
Read MorePeace
May 4, 2021 DAILY READING Galatians 5:16-26 FIELD NOTES Do you know the enneagram? If so, do you know your number? Me, I’m a nine. Nines are called Peacemakers. In my best, I seek out peaceful resolutions in healthy ways. However, on my worst days, I seek peace not in healthy ways, but by avoiding conflict at all costs. I am…
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