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The Daily Memo | October 30, 2023 | In the Garden
My dad loved being outdoors in God’s creation camping, fishing, and rock-hunting. He also enjoyed working in his yard and garden. But it took lots of work! He spent hours pruning, hoeing, planting seeds or flowers, pulling weeds, mowing the lawn, and watering the yard and garden. The results were worth it—a landscaped lawn, tasty tomatoes, and beautiful peace roses. Every year he pruned the roses close to the ground, and every year they grew back—filling…
Categories: Walking With God, The Daily Memo, Return to the Garden | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 10/30/2023
The Daily Memo | October 27, 2023 | I See You
It’s been a rough few weeks for Colleen and me. Between extended travel, fatigue, illness, a new puppy to care for, a car that broke down and needs thousands of dollars of repair (first world problem), and the most taxing of all – spiritual warfare. When we committed to placing the security of a paycheck in the rear-view mirror, we knew it would be no panacea. We also knew the enemy would hassle us at every turn. Making the decision to finish strong and be all…
Categories: The Daily Memo, Identity Security, The Hope of Healing, Knowing & Being Known, Our Purpose, Our Team | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 10/27/2023
The Daily Memo | October 26, 2023 | Should Christians Support the Nation of Israel?
Christians should definitely support the nation of Israel. We must remember that Israel, the nation, is very special to God. We read in Deuteronomy 7:6-8 these words: "For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possession. The LORD did not set his affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous than other peoples, for you were the fewest…
Categories: The Daily Memo, The Reality of Our Present World, Spiritual Warfare | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 10/26/2023
The Daily Memo | October 25, 2023 | Evidence of the Lord
We were created to share a relationship with God—that’s why He has made His existence clear to everyone. Sometimes His revelation is miraculous, like the burning bush that Moses discovered. But more often than not, we encounter our Father’s presence in everyday surroundings. Paul wrote to the church in Rome that “[God’s] invisible attributes, that is, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, being understood by what has…
Categories: The Daily Memo, Understanding Love | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 10/25/2023
The Daily Memo | October 24, 2023 | The Way God Speaks
Think about a time when you were highly distracted—it’s unlikely you were able to hear God at all. Sometimes, when that happens, the Lord chooses to speak through unusual circumstances. Consider Moses in the third chapter of Exodus. Though well-educated and raised by royalty, he was exiled to the wilderness. He was no doubt surprised by such a turn of events and preoccupied by fear, disappointment, and pride. But God had big plans for Moses. So He arranged…
Categories: Walking With God, The Daily Memo, Knowing & Being Known | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 10/24/2023
100. Shalom on Earth | A Vision for the Times | Colleen Adams
With the unrest we see in the Middle East and around the world, there's no better time than this for Shalom, Shalom. Peace be with you. Nothing missing. Nothing broken. God has called each of us to live by the rules of the Kingdom today not just on the New Earth. It's the operating system that God built into each of us from the very beginning. Colleen shared her thoughts on being a culture of blessing in the Shalom of God's Kingdom during a presentation to…
Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 10/23/2023
The Daily Memo | October 23, 2023 | Hope Looks Forward to All Things Being Made New
Faith is something that looks backward—we remember the ways God has come through for his people, and for us, and our belief is strengthened that he will come through again. Love is exercised in the present moment; we love in the “now.” Hope is unique; hope looks forward, anticipating the good that is coming. Hope reaches into the future to take hold of something we do not yet have, may not yet even see. Strong hope seizes the future that is not yet; it is…
Categories: The Daily Memo, Restored in Him, The Hope of Healing | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 10/23/2023
The Daily Memo | October 20, 2023 | What Does it Mean that Humanity is Made in the Image of God?
Having the “image” or “likeness” of God means, in the simplest terms, that we were made to resemble God. Adam did not resemble God in the sense of God’s having flesh and blood. Scripture says that “God is spirit” (John 4:24) and therefore exists without a body. However, Adam’s body did mirror the life of God insofar as it was created in perfect health and was not subject to death.The image of God (Latin, imago dei) refers to…
Categories: The Daily Memo, Identity Security, Understanding Love, Knowing & Being Known, A New Name | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 10/20/2023
The Daily Memo | October 19, 2023 | God’s Will: It’s Worth the Wait
When the Lord tells us to wait on His will, He always has a very clear reason, and that reason is without exception for our benefit. Waiting is essential in living the Christian life, walking in obedience to God, and receiving the best of His blessings.Being patient is surely difficult, but failing to wait upon the Lord can bring about disastrous consequences. First, when we do not wait, we get out of God’s will. Second, we delay God’s planned blessing for us.…
Categories: Spiritual Formation, The Daily Memo, Practicing His Presence | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 10/19/2023
The Daily Memo | October 18, 2023 | Hope For The Hurting
“Most people carry scars that others can’t see or understand.” Those deeply honest words came from Major League Baseball player Andrelton Simmons, who opted out of the end of the 2020 regular season due to mental health struggles. Reflecting on his decision, Simmons felt he needed to share his story to encourage others facing similar challenges and to remind others to show compassion. Invisible scars are those deep hurts and wounds that can’t be seen…
Categories: The Daily Memo, The Hope of Healing | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 10/18/2023