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The Daily Memo | December 3, 2020 | Be Careful Who You Listen To
Sometimes people make decisions they later regret because they listened to ungodly counsel. Here are four suggestions to help you discern what is wise, biblical advice: Look for counsel that references God, the Bible, and Jesus. If it neglects or contradicts the principles of Scripture, the best thing to do is retreat. If there’s a lot of talk but little prayer, think twice. Even with a great exchange of ideas and wisdom, a prudent advisor should ultimately defer to…
Categories: The Daily Memo, The Hope of Healing, Safe People & Safe Community, Wounded Healer | Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 12/03/2020
The Tree of Restoration Artwork Created - Wounds Healed
EBM Commissioned three pieces of art for the distinct purpose of representing our healing journey through Christ. The Tree of Brokenness, The Tree of Restoration, and Return to the Garden. Thanks to Studio Sixtyone (www.studiosixtyoneart.com) and Ashley Benedict for her tireless effort in capturing the vision. Tree of Restoration – Once our traumas and wounds are addressed – through Christ – we are equipped to experience a whole new relationship with,…
Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 12/02/2020
The Daily Memo | December 2, 2020 | A Song For Life
At the Himba of Namibia in Southern Africa, the date of birth of a child is fixed, not at the time of its arrival in the world, nor in its design, but much earlier: since the day the child is thought in His Mother's mind.⠀ ⠀ When a woman decides she's going to have a child, she settle down and rests under a tree, and she listens until she can hear the song of the child who wants to be born. And after she heard this child's song, she comes back to the man…
Categories: What We Were Created For, The Daily Memo, Identity Security, Understanding Love, Knowing & Being Known | Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 12/02/2020
The Daily Memo | December 1, 2020 | Valiant Actions
John Harper had no idea what was about to unfold as he and his six-year-old daughter embarked on the Titanic. But one thing he knew: he loved Jesus and he was passionate that others know Him too. As soon as the ship hit an iceberg and water started pouring in, Harper, a widower, put his little girl on a lifeboat and headed into the chaos to save as many people as possible. As he distributed life jackets he reportedly shouted, “Let the women, children, and the unsaved…
Categories: What We Were Created For, The Daily Memo, Understanding Love | Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 12/01/2020
26. Knowing God and His Love - Embracing Brokenness Podcast
When we made the decision to choose our plan over God's plan the consequences were devastating. But God provided a way back. A way for us to return to Him, know Him, and know ourselves for who He created us to be. To love Him and to love others. Here's an excerpt by Colleen from a class we teach in our ministry. It will encourage you to see the truth behind our freedom and our restoration in Christ. Follow this link to Anchor Podcasts and select your favorite…
Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 11/30/2020
The Daily Memo | November 30, 2020 | Directly Resist The Enemy
“You will be tested. Like Jesus’ desert trial, the enemy comes, probing the perimeter. He knows your story, knows where the weak spots are. But this is our training. This is the spiritual equivalent of, 'Take a high guard, like this. Strike from high. Like this. Do it. Blade straighter. Leg back. Bend your knees. Sword straighter. Defend yourself.' This is how we develop a resolute heart. We make no agreements with whatever the temptation or accusation.…
Categories: The Daily Memo, Spiritual Warfare | Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 11/30/2020
An Invitation To Today
I recently experienced a "God moment" while starting a new entry in my journal. I wrote the date at the top of the page like I always do, but this time I paused because it felt... different. It felt significant. Do you know that feeling when God is trying to get your attention? I wrote the date, and I saw the blank page and rather than diving into the normal writing routine I just stopped and waited. Here was just a page with a date…
Categories: What We Were Created For, Walking With God, Identity Security, The Reality of Our Present World | Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 11/27/2020
The Chaos Of It All
“Our globe is being shaken harder and harder by the forces of chaos. As it’s shaken, so are we. The more chaotic it is, the more shook-up everyone in it tends to become. It’s like trying to do everyday life in a continuous earthquake. Or in a swirling snowstorm. It’s hard to gain our bearings. To think straight. To see what’s really going on.” Allen Arnold – Chaos Can’t I remember, very clearly, a time in my life when the only…
Categories: Spiritual, Life | Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 11/27/2020
The Daily Memo | November 27, 2020 | Confident Expectations
"Ask Jesus to show you his kingdom. Sanctify your imagination to him, all your spiritual gifting, and ask him to reveal to you pictures of the coming kingdom. Be specific—if you want to see the city, ask to see the city. If you want to see those waterfalls, ask to see them. You will need to be open to being surprised; do not “script” what you think you “should” see. I dreamed of ships last night—great, three-masted sailing ships. The…
Categories: What We Were Created For, The Daily Memo, Restored in Him | Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 11/27/2020
The Daily Memo | November 26, 2020 | God’s Encouraging Presence
When we are in despair, it’s difficult to sense the Lord’s presence with us. The circumstances seem to overwhelm what we know to be true—that His Holy Spirit abides in us forever. We long for an awareness that He cares, but in our distress, it is easy to forget the ways He makes Himself known to us: The Scriptures. The first place we should go to find the Lord is His Word. His instructions lead us through dark valleys, His promises give hope, and His…
Categories: Walking With God, The Daily Memo, Practicing His Presence | Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 11/26/2020