Endurance
May 17, 2021 DAILY READING Revelation 14:12-20 [Psalm 139:13-18] FIELD NOTES One thing I have never been good at is the mile run. Or any run if we are being honest. Growing up, playing various sports, I could manage short bursts but anything more than 400 yards at a time would kill me. Needless to say, endurance is…
Read MoreThe Call of Levi (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: Luke 5:27-32
Read MoreThe Call of Levi (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: Luke 5:27-32
Read MoreAmp-ing It Up A Little!
May 15, 2021 DAILY READING Psalm 47 Deuteronomy 34:1-7 John 16:4-11 FIELD NOTES Today we will explore John 16 by using the Amplified Bible. “The Amplified Bible attempts to take both word meaning and context into account in order to accurately translate the original text from one language into another. The Amplified Bible does this through the use of…
Read MoreAn Ascension Hymn Tells the Whole Story
May 14, 2021 DAILY READING Psalm 47 Exodus 24:15-18 Revelation 1:9-18 FIELD NOTES All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name The United Methodist Hymnal Number 154Text: Edward Perronet; alt. by John Rippon Music: Oliver Holden 1. All hail the power of Jesus’ name! Let angels prostrate fall; bring forth the royal diadem, and crown him Lord of all. Bring forth the royal…
Read MoreAscension of the Lord
May 13, 2021 DAILY READING Acts 1:1-11 Psalm 47 or Psalm 93Ephesians 1:15-23Luke 24:44-53 FIELD NOTES “The ascension of Jesus is one of the accepted doctrines of Christianity. The Apostles’ Creed, Nicene Creed, and Athanasian Creed all confess that Christ ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father.” [The Thought Company] Below are some verses from Luke 24:44-53 and…
Read MoreIt’s Not Possible
May 12, 2021 DAILY READING Psalm 93 Deuteronomy 11:18-21 Mark 16:19-20 FIELD NOTES Today’s writing time has been filled with distractions and at the same time, the interruptions have been incredibly on point. A dear friend is in the process of dying and my mind is so full of ‘NO’. “Where are you going? How can…
Read MoreFight 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…
Read MoreLiving and Speaking It Forward
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
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