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John chapter 9 recounts the miracle of Jesus healing a man born blind.  After saying this, he spit on the ground, made some mud with the saliva, and put it on the man’s eyes. “Go”, he told him, “wash in the Pool of Siloam”.  So the man went and washed, and came home seeing. John 9:6-7 … Continue reading Wednesday Words: Blindness

The Bible is a collection of 66 books written by 40 different authors over a period 1500 years.  The historical perspective and context of the Bible is important to remember.  Even more significant is understanding that the Bible is God’s Word.   “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,so that the servant of … Continue reading Wednesday Words: God’s Word

Morning fog is something to behold.  Just right before the sun rises, the fog creates a mystery, an unknown that surrounds the trees, mountains, and valleys.  There is a scenic view within nature to see the fog settled in the valley while the mountains are clear.  In contrast, looking at the foggy mountains from the valley is also … Continue reading Wednesday Words: Clarity

In basketball, the word transition is used when changing from offense to defense and from defense back to offense.  Coaches, players, and basketball commentators will often talk about transition offense and/or defense.  How well a team can manage the sudden change of possession in a basketball game will often times be a direct result of their success.   … Continue reading Wednesday Words: Transition

         Within a community of believers, one can find, build and establish friendships.  Having support and encouragement is vital especially for college students who are away from family and friends they have had most of their life.  BCM seeks to provide opportunities for students to create community where friendships can form and grow.  Obviously, this year is different and … Continue reading Wednesday Words: Faith of Friends

            Recently I have been asking folks what they are looking forward to or what they are excited about.  The answers have not come easily to folks, as this year has created cancelations, postponements, and rescheduled events and activities.  It has been tough to get excited because we have experienced so much disappointment.               For me, this time of … Continue reading Wednesday Words: Forward

When my children were below the age of 6, Sunday afternoon naps were definitely a scheduled activity in our house.  After a Sunday morning of teaching, preaching, and building relationships with church members, we looked forward to a time of rest after lunch.  The nap event was often scheduled and even circled on the calendar.  Even though those … Continue reading Wednesday Words: Rest

Over the last five years, I have taken an interest in woodworking.  Building different items has been enjoyable and challenging.  I have learned several aspects of woodworking and have remembered different components of the measurement system.  I should have paid more attention in geometry!  Keeping projects square and level is an aspiration.  From a kitchen island, to a few home … Continue reading Wednesday Words: Build

Welcome to the weekly BCM blog! We will be sharing a devotion every Wednesday. We pray that your first day of classes for the 2020 Fall semester and the transition to Morgantown is going well. When you started classes, you may have noticed changes around campus.  As we reflect upon the word change, I would like … Continue reading Wednesday Words: Change