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The Daily Memo | December 26, 2023 | Our Trials
Some people have the wrong idea about the Christian life. Once they become believers, they expect smooth sailing. However, Jesus made it clear that we’ll all face troubles. His own life was no exception—He endured false accusation, rejection, betrayal, and separation from His Father. As His followers, we too can expect difficulty. Some problems arise from the fallen nature of the world, while others result from spiritual warfare. And we can cause our own…
Categories: Walking With God, Spiritual Formation, The Daily Memo, The Reality of Our Present World | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 12/26/2023
Gloria in Excelsis Deo | By Michael Kurtz
Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a…
Categories: Restored in Him, Blog | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 12/23/2023
The Daily Memo | December 22, 2023 | His Unique Gift
They will call him Immanuel, which means “God is with us.” (Matthew 1:23 NLT) I was listening to a few refrains from “O Holy Night”: “A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices” and something deep in my spirit said, O yes, dear Jesus, we need hope. Come for this weary world. Actually, this world is more than weary, it’s coming apart at the seams. Something deep is unraveling. I wonder if you’ve felt it too. The barrenness of,…
Categories: The Daily Memo, Understanding Love, The Hope of Healing | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 12/22/2023
The Daily Memo | December 21, 2023 | Appetite for Distraction
I set my phone down, weary of the constant bombardment of images, ideas, and notifications that the little screen broadcasted. Then, I picked it up and turned it on again. Why? In his book The Shallows, Nicholas Carr describes how the internet has shaped our relationship with stillness: “What the Net seems to be doing is chipping away my capacity for concentration and contemplation. Whether I’m online or not, my mind now expects to take in information the way…
Categories: The Daily Memo, The Reality of Our Present World, Practicing His Presence | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 12/21/2023
The Daily Memo | December 20, 2023 | Unlocking Revelation
It stars Martin Sheen and Marlon Brando. Set in the Vietnam War, Apocalypse Now is a 1979 epic war film. The use of the word ‘apocalypse’ is based on the popular misunderstanding of the word as ‘destruction’. The Greek word apokalupsis, translated ‘revelation’ (Revelation 1:1), is made up of two Greek words – apo (out of) and kalupsis (‘hiding’). The word actually means ‘disclosure’. In the book of,…
Categories: The Daily Memo, Knowing & Being Known, A New Name | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 12/20/2023
The Daily Memo | December 19, 2023 | To Remember
When we forget (and oh, how we forget), our senses can trigger an awakening of remembrance and place, and suddenly we are back as though it were yesterday. Sense-memory is such an exquisite gift from God, especially our sense of smell; the olfactory system is the one most laden with memory. You’ve experienced this I’m sure — one whiff of cut grass, canned peaches, salt air or pine bark, and you are back in your dearest places and memories. For me, the,…
Categories: The Daily Memo, Restored in Him | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 12/19/2023
104. Meet Our Core Team | What's Next in 2024
As we celebrate this Christmas season and close out the year, here's an opportunity to get up close and personal with the core team at Embracing Brokenness Ministries. Join us in welcoming Katie Scott as she shares her heart for moms and desire to see the healing hand of Jesus at work in all those wanting to be well. You'll get a glimpse at what's next for the ministry as we enter 2024. "But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.;…
Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 12/18/2023
The Daily Memo | December 18, 2023 | The Serpent and the Woman Talk with Each Other
Satan calls God's intentions and character into question. Doubt is a common human experience, and giving our doubts and fears to God can be a great way to worship Him.Question: Imagine you were nearby in the garden, and you overheard this conversation. What would you say to the serpent and the woman? Have you heard the enemy say, "Did God really say...." about things in your own life? Did you doubt what God had spoken to you because you heard this doubtful?…
Categories: The Daily Memo, Identity Security, Spiritual Warfare | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 12/18/2023
Embracing Spiritual Brokenness: A Journey of Faith and Transformation
In the realm of Christianity, the concept of spiritual brokenness is often viewed as a challenge, a test of faith, or a period of hardship to be endured. However, it's essential to recognize that embracing spiritual brokenness can be a powerful catalyst for personal growth, transformation, and a deeper connection with God. In this blog post, we'll explore the significance of spiritual brokenness and how, as Christians, we can navigate this journey with grace,,…
Categories: Spiritual Formation, Restored in Him, Blog | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 12/15/2023
The Daily Memo | December 15, 2023 | Life Within
Scientists now believe that the Earth may have had all the elements needed for life within it all along, contrary to prior theories that these elements came from meteorites. For many years, scientists have predicted that many of the elements that are crucial ingredients for life, like sulfur and nitrogen, first came to Earth when asteroid-type objects carrying them crashed into our planet’s surface. I have a different theory. God created the heavens and the earth with…
Categories: What We Were Created For, The Daily Memo, Understanding Love, The Reality of Our Present World | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 12/15/2023