Outsiders
October 8, 2020 DAILY READING Exodus 23:9 FIELD NOTES Have you ever felt on the outside of something? Maybe it’s something as insignificant as an inside joke or event that happened, or maybe you feel there is a group of people or friends that does things without you. Maybe you feel like an outsider because…
Read MoreThe Faith of Friends
October 7, 2020 DAILY READING Matthew 9:2-8 FIELD NOTES During Jesus’ ministry on earth, people came to him in many ways. Some boldly stood up to follow Him when called. Others held him in the regard of a dear friend or family member and invited Him into their homes. Those who were lame, sick or…
Read MoreAdvice for Leaders
October 6, 2020 DAILY READING Exodus 18:13-27 FIELD NOTES We know from Moses’ history that he never wanted to be a leader, but that God placed him in a role that he was destined for (Exodus 3). After leading God’s people out of Egypt, he was faced with directing a nation of people who had…
Read MoreDying Prayers
This week’s preacher: Dr. Davis Chappell. We continue our series, Teach Us to Pray, on the prayer life of Jesus. This series is the first 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 23:26-34
Read MoreThe Promises of Psalm 23
October 3, 2020 DAILY READING Psalm 23 Isaiah 24:17-23 Mark 2:18-22 FIELD NOTES Yesterday, we discovered that Psalm 23 is a reminder of God’s provision and protection. Today, we focus on one final promise: God’s presence. This one may be the most special of all! Shepherd’s know everything about their sheep. In John chapter 10,…
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October 2, 2020 DAILY READING Psalm 23 Isaiah 22:8b-14 James 4:4-10 FIELD NOTES Yesterday, we discovered that Psalm 23 is full of God’s promises for us. We learned that God promises us Direction and Guidance. Today, we focus on two more promises: God’s provision and God’s protection. God provides for us. Verse 2 and 3…
Read MoreThe Promises of Psalm 23
October 1, 2020 DAILY READING Psalm 23 Isaiah 22:1-8a 1 Peter 5:1-5, 12-14 FIELD NOTES Psalm 23- arguably one the most recognized passages of Scripture! And rightly so! This Psalm is not only full to the brim with wisdom; it paves the way for life-giving rest and honest worship. It’s one of the first scriptures…
Read MoreTrained for Battle
September 30, 2020 DAILY READING Psalm 144 Song of Solomon 8:5-14 John 11:45-57 FIELD NOTES Have you ever felt like you were in the middle of a war? Maybe you aren’t gun-slinging on the actual front lines of a physical war, but we all find ourselves in spiritual battles. Sickness, suffering, insecurity, doubt– the list…
Read MoreAmbassadors for Christ
September 29, 2020 DAILY READING 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Psalm 119:49-46 Deuteronomy 5:22-6:3 FIELD NOTES Each time I left my house to spend the day or weekend away, my mom would say, “Remember your last name!” It may sound like a weird or even prideful statement, but I knew exactly what she meant: ‘remember whom you represent’! Through her…
Read MoreYour Promise Preserves
September 28, 2020 DAILY READING Psalm 119:50 Deuteronomy 5:1-21 1 Peter 2:4-10 FIELD NOTES David and the other psalmists experienced, and vulnerably expressed, the whole span of human emotion. They walked through significant sorrow and pain- but their stories never end there. They return again and again to a steadfast trust in the faithfulness of…
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