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 […]
The Daily Memo | December 12, 2023 | One Clear Path
David Whyte, the Welsh Poet, wrote, “When we discover what seems like a clear path, what we’re really discovering is our place in that gravitational field, in that trajectory, from the deep, intimate sense of origin in our body that lies below the horizon of our understanding, out to as far a horizon as we […]
The Daily Memo | December 11, 2023 | Reading Scripture With God
We need God to help us understand his Word. We can’t separate a walk with God from our reading of Scripture. The two go hand in hand. Like having a tour guide as you wander the halls of the Louvre. “If you love me, you will obey what I command. And I will ask the […]
The Daily Memo | November 30, 2023 | Developing a Discerning Spirit
No matter how long a person has known Jesus, every faith journey ebbs and flows—with regard to doubt, intimacy, despair, joy, and more. Today’s passage discusses one such area of fluctuation: our ability to discern. Comparing discernment to a baby’s diet, the writer of Hebrews observed that Jewish Christians at the time lacked spiritual wisdom […]
The Daily Memo | November 21, 2023 | Revelation: Listening for His Voice
I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. (John 16:12-13) There’s more that Jesus wants to say to you, much more, and now that his Spirit resides in your heart, the conversation can continue. […]
The Daily Memo | November 20, 2023 | Living God’s Way
No matter where you are in life, odds are you’re thinking about your future more than ever. Whether a student getting ready for graduation, a young manager plotting the next career move, or a parent seeking the best for your children, you’re making decisions today that will affect the rest of your life. And with […]
