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Hearing God | The Daily Memo | February 28, 2024
I’ve been enlightened on the subject of conversational intimacy with God over the last several years. Growing up in a conservative protestant church I was not exposed to the category of hearing from God, except perhaps in my own innocent imagination. I did believe we heard from God in the obvious place, His Word. That’s a no-brainer for anyone who professes a faith in Christ. I learned over the years that He spoke to me through other people and through.…
Categories: Walking With God, The Daily Memo, Practicing His Presence | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 02/28/2024
Coming to the Party | The Daily Memo | February 27, 2024
I don’t think God is the kind of guy who forces Himself on anybody. If people don’t want to come to the banquet, He’s not bitter or anything. He loves them all the same, but He’s not going to force them. Instead, He just keeps looking. He keeps saying there’s more room to those who really want to be invited to where He is. He’s like any of us in that way. I think God pays attention to our hearts and enjoys when people want to get close to.…
Categories: The Daily Memo, Understanding Love, Knowing & Being Known | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 02/27/2024
109. The Messy Part of the Christian Life in Community
Here we go again. Another messy situation to navigate in the middle of all the chaos. We have to stay connected to the vine and gather our tribe to work out our faith in the face of unexpected difficulties. In this podcast, our team discusses how to approach the messy middle with the community of Christ. Click Here and Listen to the Podcast
Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 02/26/2024
Embracing God’s Love in Our Relationships | The Daily Memo | February 26, 2024
Ephesians 4:32 is a heartwarming invitation from God: “Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.” These words serve as a loving blueprint for our relationships and urge us to mirror the Father’s love in our interactions. God’s instruction is clear: Be kind. Compassion must be the foundation of our actions. It helps us to be tenderhearted and empathetic. Understanding the joys and sorrows…
Categories: The Daily Memo, Understanding Love, Safe People & Safe Community, Wounded Healer | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 02/26/2024
Use It or Lose It | The Daily Memo | February 23, 2024
Myra Hindley was one of the most notorious murderers of the twentieth century. Her crimes were almost unbelievably horrific. Yet, one person took it upon himself to visit her regularly while she was in prison. Lord Longford (1905–2001) was a controversial figure who spent much of his life visiting prisoners, including Myra Hindley. Yet, no one can doubt his compassion and his faithfulness, both to God and to those he visited. When he died, former prisoners joined…
Categories: The Daily Memo, Understanding Love, Safe People & Safe Community, Wounded Healer | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 02/23/2024
Sitting in God's Presence | The Daily Memo | February 22, 2024
Let’s go through a time of hearing from God in a step-by-step way. This process is called meditation or, as I like to call it, sitting before the Lord.There are five basic steps in this process:1. Setting Aside Time — Meditation requires a commitment of time. I encourage you to think of this as a season of time. The exact length of time will be determined by your purpose and your state of being as you come before the Lord. Your goal is to have a mind committed…
Categories: Walking With God, The Daily Memo, Practicing His Presence | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 02/22/2024
Rewired by Gratitude | The Daily Memo | February 21, 2024
After being diagnosed with a brain tumor, Christina Costa noticed how much of the talk around facing cancer is dominated by the language of fighting. She found that this metaphor quickly started to feel exhausting. She “didn’t want to spend over a year at war with [her] own body.” Instead, what she found most helpful were daily practices of gratitude—for the team of professionals caring for her and for the ways her brain and body were showing.…
Categories: The Daily Memo, The Hope of Healing, Safe People & Safe Community, Knowing & Being Known | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 02/21/2024
Reconciliation: Guided by Grace | The Daily Memo | February 20, 2024
Picture this: You find yourself in a bitter dispute with a member of your church. Your relationship turns sour, affecting both the environment and your peace of mind. Frustrations mount and gossip spreads, deepening the divide. Yet, amidst the turmoil, you remember today’s passage, and the Holy Spirit nudges you to seek reconciliation. Jesus’ words offer a compassionate guide to handling conflict within relationships. He calls us to approach our brothers and…
Categories: The Daily Memo | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 02/20/2024
Where is Adam? | The Daily Memo | February 19, 2024
God gives Adam some instructions on the care of creation and his role in the unfolding story. It's pretty basic, and very generous (see Gen. 2:16-17). But notice what God doesn't tell Adam. There is no warning or instruction over what is about to occur: the Temptation of Eve. This is just staggering. Notably missing from the dialogue between Adam and God is something like this: "Adam, one more thing. A week from Tuesday, about four in the afternoon, you and…
Categories: The Daily Memo, The Hope of Healing, Spiritual Warfare, Wounded Healer | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 02/19/2024
The Daily Memo | February 16 , 2024 | No Fear in Love
If you’ve ever enlisted in the military, joined a rescue team, or even given birth to a baby, you know people don’t take on dangerous tasks because they falsely believe the mission is safe. No, we agree to face potential peril because someone or something we love dearly is worth taking any risk. This can help us understand why God so often tells His followers not to be afraid and then gives encouragement to boldly move forward in obedience, courage, and trust.…
Categories: The Daily Memo, Understanding Love | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 02/16/2024