The Art of Pondering
February 23, 2021 By Ellen Garrett, Director of BUMC Kids DAILY READING Psalm 77:11-12 When I was young, one of my favorite memories was going camping with my family. Not having any electronics during those days, my parents would do a great job entertaining us with card games for rainy days and “made-up” games when…
Read More12. IDTTMWYTIM – Jeremiah 29:11
The staff learn some awesome facts about Black History Month, learn a new way to think about everyone’s favorite verse in Jeremiah, and recommend some things. Follow To the Table and the BUMC Student Ministry here: @tothetablebumcsm @bumcsm @lglfrench @a.c.jonesiv @mcknightowl @hannahlynn951 @masonleecaviness Timestamps: 0:07 Lee Cold Open 4:39 Black History Month Crash Course 17:43…
Read MoreListening Deeply
February 22, 2021 By Sharon Cox DAILY READING Ephesians 2:10 During this pandemic, I have been incredibly grateful for the ways in which life has slowed down with time for reflection and soul searching. As we enter the season of Lent, I find myself going deeper and finding ways to be more intentional about my…
Read MoreThe Anointing at Bethany (Dr. Davis Chappell)
This week’s preacher: Dr. Davis Chappell. We begin our series on the passion of Jesus called “Passion.” This series is the fifth 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: Matthew 26:1-13
Read MoreThe Anointing at Bethany (Rev. Toi King)
This week’s preacher: Rev. Toi King. We begin our series on the passion of Jesus called “Passion.” This series is the fifth 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: Matthew 26:1-13
Read MoreLove and Hope in Action
February 20, 2021 By Caleigh McGilchrist, Digital Content Coordinator DAILY READING Matthew 9:2-13 During this past year, I have started to see God in a new light. I’ve wrestled with beliefs and different passages in the Bible for the first time. I’ve questioned different aspects of my faith. It’s been scary at times, but I…
Read MoreGiving Up
February 19, 2021 By Herschel French DAILY READING When I was in seminary, as Lent approached, I was playing Euchre with some of my friends in the dorm. We started talking about what each of us were giving up for Lent. It was the typical stuff– sugar, television, caffeine, etc. It was a pretty light-hearted…
Read MoreLittle Lights When the World Has Gone Dark
February 18, 2021 By Joy Jordan-Lake DAILY READING 1 John 1:5 It was the only part of the job I despised: being shaken awake in the middle of the night by a ten-year-old girl with a flashlight trained on my face. I was the third generation of my family to be a camper and then…
Read MoreAsh Wednesday Preparation
February 17, 2021 Anonymous As Christ prepared Himself for the gift of His life to be given as a sacrifice to cleanse from sin the heart of man for all time, may we prepare to receive the gift during this Lenten season. May we confess our sins, praying fervently to God for our reconciliation and…
Read MoreThe King Who Couldn’t
February 16, 2021 DAILY READING 1 Samuel 9:15 – 10:1b FIELD NOTES In today’s reading, the prophet Samuel is sent to anoint Saul to be the first king of Israel. Listen to Saul’s response when Samuel tells him that he has been chosen by God to be king, “But I am only a Benjaminite, from…
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