The Daily Memo | October 18, 2021 | And They Lived Happily Ever After
And they lived happily ever after. Stop for just a moment, and let it be true. They lived happily ever after. These may be the most beautiful and haunting words in the entire library of mankind. Why does the end of a great story leave us with a lump in our throats and an ache […]
The Daily Memo | September 27, 2021 | The Father’s Resources
When you were a child, where did you go when you needed a snack, a bike repair, comfort for a skinned knee, or a referee for a dispute with a sibling? More than likely, you sought out your mom or dad or a trusted guardian, because God gave them the responsibility of caring for your […]
The Daily Memo | September 13, 2021 | My Joy …… Your Joy
“These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.” JOHN 15:11 What was the joy that Jesus had? Joy should not be confused with happiness. In fact, it is an insult to Jesus Christ to use the word happiness in connection with Him. […]
The Daily Memo | September 10, 2021 | A Good Reason
The two women occupied the aisle seats across from each other. The flight was two hours, so I couldn’t help but see some of their interactions. It was clear they knew each other, might even be related. The younger of the two (probably in her sixties) kept reaching in her bag to hand the older […]
The Daily Memo | September 9, 2021 | God’s Loving Outreach
The Lord’s encounter with the Samaritan woman is a wonderful example of His loving response to hurting individuals. Although this meeting may have appeared accidental, it was really a providential appointment with the Messiah. As the woman approached the well, Jesus initiated conversation by asking for a drink of water. Since Jews and Samaritans didn’t […]
The Daily Memo | August 11, 2021 | Jesus is Our Peace
A monk named Telemachus lived a quiet life, but his death at the end of the fourth century changed the world. Visiting Rome from the East, Telemachus intervened in the blood sport of the gladiatorial arena. He jumped over the stadium wall and tried to stop the gladiators from killing each other. But the outraged […]