The Daily Memo

God only sees two categories of people. Saved and unsaved and loves them both. Do you agree with that? I keep hearing the words unprecedented times. They really aren’t. I was alive during the riots in the early 60’s and again in the 70’s. Mostly centered around race relations. We thought the world was coming to an end. Do you think Lot and his family thought the same when Sodom and Gomorrah got smoked? I’m sure they did. None of this is a surprise to…

We live in a world that works overtime to stand in the way of our calling in an effort to derail what God is doing in each and every one of our lives. Something I read recently[i] encapsulates my concerns quite well. Keep your eyes peeled for the strategies the enemy is using in his goal to impede our faith. Here are a few common idols that may deserve attention: Our Own Understanding—We often lose our focus on the Father when we don’t fully understand what&rsquo…

The Continental Congress approved the final wording of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. They'd been working on it for a couple of days after the draft was submitted on July 2nd and finally agreed on all of the edits and changes. July 4, 1776, became the date that was included on the Declaration of Independence, and the fancy handwritten copy that was signed in August (the copy now displayed at the National Archives in Washington, D.C.) It’s also…

The Bible says in Proverbs, “Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” (NLT) What I like about this translation is the direct way in which the writer warns us. He assumes the heart needs guarding or our lives will veer off course. I would agree, wouldn’t you? Today, my heart hurts. Mine and most of the world. The Coronavirus plague has captured the attention of billions of people in an effort to stay safe - or just stay.…

On the front page of our local newspaper last week the headline read, “Pastor Apologizes for Comment”. The article went on to describe that comment made during a sermon three weeks ago and the subsequent apology a week later. This isn’t about the comment, it’s about the response of one supposed congregant that took issue with the Pastors’ comments and perspective. With the hot button of race and prejudice in America on everyone’s mind,…

Hi folks, consider this a heads up on what God has led me to publish. His thoughts for you - through me - for the day. I'm writing each weekday to share a brief memo for consideration, contemplation, or prayer. I hope you find it helpful. I also hope it's not too much for your inbox. Please let me know if it is. I may reduce the frequency to 2-3 times per week and you can find all of them here on the site depending on your response. Thanks for your support and…