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The Daily Memo | December 17, 2021 | Rescued from Powerful Enemies
In 2010, at the age of ninety-four, George Vujnovich was awarded the bronze star for organizing what the New York Times called “one of the greatest rescue efforts of World War II.” Vujnovich, son of Serbian immigrants to the US, had joined the US Army. When word arrived that downed American airmen were being protected by rebels in Yugoslavia, Vujnovich returned to his family’s homeland, parachuting into the forest to locate the pilots. Dividing the…
Categories: The Daily Memo, Understanding Love, Restored in Him, Our Purpose | Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 12/17/2021
The Daily Memo | December 16, 2021 | The Pathway of Faith
Scripture says that we are to walk by faith, not by sight (2 Cor. 5:7). That means we’re unable to know what’s ahead but can trust the God who does. Abraham is a prime example, and we should follow in his steps. When called to leave his country and family to go to a land God would show him, Abraham obeyed. Hebrews 11:8 adds, “He left, not knowing where he was going.” That’s basically a summation of the Christian life. Each day we face the,…
Categories: Walking With God, The Daily Memo, The Reality of Our Present World | Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 12/16/2021
The Daily Memo | December 15, 2021 | Wisdom for the Trials of Life
Have you ever looked at someone and thought, He’s so lucky or Her life is so easy? In reality, no one has a problem-free existence. Scripture describes life’s trials as universal—we all face times of trouble. James 1:2 is a small verse, but it contains tremendous insight about our trials. First, it is significant that James uses the word “when.” Undergoing trials is a matter of when rather than if. Second, James says we’ll “encounter;…
Categories: The Daily Memo, The Reality of Our Present World, Spiritual Warfare | Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 12/15/2021
The Daily Memo | December 14, 2021 | True Identity in Christ
As my friend reviewed the pictures I took of her, she pointed out the physical characteristics she saw as imperfections. I asked her to look closer. “I see a beautiful and beloved daughter of the Almighty King of Kings,” I said. “I see a compassionate lover of God and others, whose genuine kindness, generosity, and faithfulness have made a difference in so many lives.” When I noticed the tears brimming her eyes, I said, “I think you need a tiara!;…
Categories: Walking With God, The Daily Memo, Identity Security, Restored in Him | Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 12/14/2021
51. Wrap it Up Podcast
As Christmas arrives and 2021 comes to a close what should be our posture and focus as we move forward, not only on the calendar but in our daily lives? Let's explore that question in more depth in this Podcast. Follow this link to Anchor Podcasts and select your favorite platform or just press play. Or listen on our YouTube Channel if you prefer.
Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 12/13/2021
The Daily Memo | December 13, 2021 | A Gift for the World
Another busy Christmas season is upon us, and the next few weeks will be overflowing with parties, gifts, and good cheer. However, this time is especially meaningful for Christians, who recognize the reason for such joy: Our Savior came to rescue us from sin and death, and He will come again in glory to make all things new (Matt. 1:21; Revelation 21:4-5). Thanks to Christ, the One who has overcome the world, we can experience true peace. And this blessing will continue into,…
Categories: The Daily Memo, Understanding Love, Restored in Him | Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 12/13/2021
The Daily Memo | December 10, 2021 | How Can I Heal from the Hurt of a Broken Relationship?
The world is full of people with broken hearts, broken spirits, and broken relationships. The pain of a broken relationship includes a very real sense of personal loss, not unlike bereavement. Sometimes the hurt is so great it prevents people from functioning properly and, in extreme cases, can result in mental breakdown or even a desire to commit suicide. The world puts forward various ways to assuage the pain: taking antidepressants, writing an angry letter and tearing it,…
Categories: The Daily Memo, The Hope of Healing, The Reality of Our Present World, Safe People & Safe Community | Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 12/10/2021
The Daily Memo | December 9, 2021 | Have a Comparison Free Christmas
I suffer from a disease called chronic disappointment disorder, or CDD. It’s not a real disease; don’t ask your doctor about it. It may be fake, but it affects me—and my celebration of Christmas—in a very real way. For most of my life, the sting of disappointment accompanied every holiday. I felt let down when quarreling children ruined my serene Christmas morning. My spirit deflated when my pumpkin pie looked more like a science fair project. I…
Categories: The Daily Memo, Identity Security, The Hope of Healing, The Reality of Our Present World, Spiritual Warfare | Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 12/09/2021
The Daily Memo | December 8, 2021 | The Zap View of Prayer
Christians have been told over and over that God is almighty. And indeed he is—the God of four hundred billion billion suns. We have been told he is also sovereign. And indeed he is. Perhaps out of respect, we have adopted the notion that if he is going to act, he is going to act quickly. Bam. Zap. (If we are honest, I think we adopted that perspective because it also relieves us of strenuous prayer.) But is this what we see in so many of these biblical accounts?,…
Categories: The Daily Memo, The Reality of Our Present World | Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 12/08/2021
The Daily Memo | December 7, 2021 | Why Did God Allow Sin?
Have you ever wondered why God allowed Adam and Eve to sin? Since He’s all-powerful and all-knowing, He certainly was not surprised by their rebellion and could have stopped them from dragging the entire human race into sin and suffering. So why didn’t He? Although we can’t fathom the inscrutable mind of God, Romans 5:20 of today’s passage gives us some insight: “Where sin increased, grace abounded all the more.” The presence of sin in…
Categories: The Daily Memo, Restored in Him, Return to the Garden, Spiritual Warfare | Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 12/07/2021