Daily Devotionals

02/25/21

But God

February 25, 2021 By Megan Teegarden, Associate Director of BUMC Kids DAILY READING Psalm 22:23-26 When I first sat down to write something about “hope in Christ,” I’ll be completely…

02/24/21

Comforting Words

February 24, 2021 By Stephanie Smith, Adult Ministries Program Director DAILY READING Psalm 77 Have you ever had that moment when you’re reading a scripture and realized it speaks directly…

02/23/21

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…

02/22/21

Listening 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…

02/20/21

Love 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…

02/19/21

Giving 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…

02/18/21

Little 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…

02/17/21

Ash 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…

02/16/21

The 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….

02/15/21

Worthy of Worship

February 15, 2021 DAILY READING Psalm 115 FIELD NOTES It has always impressed me that the people of ancient Israel were so advanced in their theology compared to the civilizations…