Living with a Humble Heart
October 13, 2020 DAILY READING Romans 12:3 FIELD NOTES It is so easy for me to get a little full of myself when I’m good about serving at missions events, caring for my colleagues, and checking in with my friends to make sure they are doing okay. It becomes so easy for me to pat myself…
Read MoreEvery Stage of Life
October 12, 2020 DAILY READING Romans 12:9-21 FIELD NOTES As a pastor in the adult discipleship department at church, I have been asking people what spiritual practices (or Wesley calls them “spiritual disciplines”) have helped them to grow deeper in their faiths. Spiritual practices like prayer, Bible study, and serving others often come up. One time,…
Read MoreThe Prayer of the Church
This week’s preacher: Dr. Davis Chappell. This week we finish 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:…
Read MorePerfect Creation, Perfect Word
October 10, 2020 DAILY READING Psalm 19 FIELD NOTES Have you ever experienced a sunrise or sunset that renders you completely speechless? Is there a place in this world, in nature, where your soul just feels closer to God? There are many ways to connect with God, but for many of us, God feels incredibly…
Read MoreFree of Grumbling & Complaining
October 9, 2020 DAILY READING Philippians 2:14-18 FIELD NOTES “Paul does not pretend that working out the implications of the gospel into a lifestyle of practical humility is easy. But it is necessary. When we apply the gospel to ourselves with the radical humility of Christ, we stand out in the world as lights for…
Read MoreOutsiders
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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