He Must Become Greater
May 26, 2021 DAILY READING John 3:31-36Psalm 99 FIELD NOTES When speaking of Jesus in his time, Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis has this to say: “I am trying here to prevent anyone saying the really foolish thing that people often say about Him: I’m ready to accept Jesus as a great moral teacher, but I don’t…
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May 25, 2021 DAILY READING 1 Peter 4:7-11Psalm 99 FIELD NOTES Recently, I heard a story of a woman who could have appeared on the television show Hoarders. The woman at the center of the story could not move around her house, for it was full of trash, animal waste, and even her own waste. She had a…
Read MoreLive for God
May 24, 2021 DAILY READING 1 Peter 4:1-6Psalm 99 FIELD NOTES From The Voice translation: “Since the Anointed suffered in the flesh, prepare yourselves to do the same—anyone who has suffered in the flesh for the Lord is no longer in the grip of sin— so that you may live the rest of your life…
Read MoreThe Birth of a Church (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: Acts 2
Read MoreThe Birth of a Church (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: Acts 2
Read MoreNo Need for a Sign
May 22, 2021 DAILY READING Matthew 12:38-42 [Psalm 105:1-11] FIELD NOTES Why don’t we get it? Why do we always make excuses, or say things like “God, give me a sign?” Just as people back in Jesus’ day asked this question, so do we today. I wonder why our faith is so lacking. Today, our challenge is…
Read MoreWhat Kind of House?
May 21, 2021 DAILY READING Acts 7:44-53 [Psalm 139:1-12] FIELD NOTES Home is where the heart is. Isn’t that how the old saying goes? What kind of home are you living in? Furthermore, the scripture says “’What kind of house will you build for me?’ Says the Lord.” So often we talk about our walks with Christ,…
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May 20, 2021 DAILY READING 1 Corinthians 4:14-20 [Psalm 105:1-11] FIELD NOTES I am a new dad. My wife and I adopted the most precious little 17 month old boy you’ve ever seen. My wife and I, who are major introverts, find ourselves overwhelmed by this little boy, as he is the biggest extrovert I have…
Read MoreGentleness
May 19, 2021 DAILY READING Matthew 12:15-21 [Psalm 139:13-18] FIELD NOTES At a former job, before going into full-time vocational ministry, I had a boss who carried himself with a gentle spirit. He would greet everyone by their first name as he made his way through the office. He would lead meetings by asking questions, rather than…
Read MorePersistence
May 18, 2021 DAILY READING Galatians 4:21-5:1 [Psalm 139:13-18] FIELD NOTES One of my favorite stories is that of Jim Elliot. Jim Elliot along with 4 other missionaries were killed by the very tribesmen they were attempting to evangelize in the jungles of Ecuador. While that part of the story is harrowing in itself, what happened…
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