Morning Salt: A Daily Word with Pastor Adam

What does spiritual growth actually look like? It’s easy to think growth is measured by how much Bible knowledge we gain, but Scripture points us toward something even more visible—the fruit our lives produce. In today’s episode, Pastor Adam explores the Fruit of the Spirit and reminds us that God isn’t just interested in changing our circumstances. He’s interested in changing our character. When...

As we close out our  Rooted and Growing  series, we’re ending with one of the most encouraging truths in all of Scripture: God is still at work in you. Growth doesn’t always happen where everyone can see it. Just like a tree develops deep roots beneath the surface before reaching higher into the sky, God often does His greatest work in the hidden places of our hearts. Even when progress feels slow...

This week on Morning Salt, we're exploring what it means to be Rooted and Growing in our walk with Christ. Today's episode is a little different—and a lot of fun! While Pastor Adam's nephew Noah has been visiting this week, he recruited some extra help in the studio. Today's episode is hosted by Adam's brother, Josh Howard, with Noah joining in as well! If you hear an unfamilia...

This week on Morning Salt, we're exploring what it means to be Rooted and Growing in our walk with Christ. In today's episode, Pastor Adam looks at Ephesians 3:17 and Paul's prayer that Christ would dwell in our hearts through faith. The word "dwell" means more than simply visiting—it means making a home. Jesus doesn't want to be a guest in your life; He wants to be at ho...

This week on Morning Salt, we're exploring what it means to be Rooted and Growing in our walk with Christ. In today's episode, we look at Psalm 92:12-13 and the beautiful picture of the righteous flourishing like a palm tree and growing like a cedar in Lebanon. Here on the Georgia coast, we know how palm trees survive storms—they bend without breaking. The mighty cedars of Lebanon remind u...

This week on Morning Salt, we're exploring what it means to be Rooted and Growing in our walk with Christ. In today's episode, Pastor Adam shares a challenge from James 1:22: don't just hear God's Word—live it. Spiritual growth happens when truth moves from our heads to our hearts and into our actions. Every act of obedience deepens our roots. And today's episode features a spe...

Even in grief and uncertainty, hope can rise when we remember the faithfulness of God. Pastor Adam closes the week by reflecting on Lamentations 3 and the truth that God’s mercies are still new every morning. Scripture: Lamentations 3:21–23 (ESV) “But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every mo...

Worship helps the heart remember. In today’s Morning Salt episode, Pastor Adam shares how praise and thanksgiving pull our attention back toward God’s faithfulness, even in difficult seasons. Scripture: Psalm 105:1 (ESV) “Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!” Salty Thought: “Worship helps your heart remember what fear tries to erase.” Stay salty,...

God often does His deepest work in difficult seasons. Today’s episode explores Deuteronomy 8 and the reminder to remember the whole journey—including the wilderness seasons where God shaped, sustained, and strengthened us. Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:2 (ESV) And you shall remember the whole way that the Lord your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, that he might humble you, testing y...

Your testimony matters more than you think. In this episode of Morning Salt, Pastor Adam talks about the importance of passing down stories of God’s goodness and how your simple story of faith may become someone else’s reason to keep believing. Scripture: Psalm 78:4 (ESV) We will not hide them from their children,     but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might,...

Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is remember what God has already done. In today’s episode, Pastor Adam shares how the memorial stones in Joshua 4 were more than rocks—they were reminders of God’s faithfulness for future generations. If God carried you before, He’ll carry you again. Scripture: Joshua 4:6–7 (ESV) That this may be a sign among you. When your children ask in time to come,...

Sometimes life feels confusing. Painful. Delayed. Disappointing. And in those moments, we need the reminder that God is still working. This episode closes the week with hope: not because every circumstance is good, but because God is good and nothing in your story is wasted. He can redeem pain, grow faith in waiting, and bring beauty from broken places. Scripture: Romans 8:28 (ESV) “And we know th...

Most of us are experts at worrying. We replay conversations. We imagine worst-case scenarios. We carry tomorrow before it even gets here. But Scripture gives us a better response: pray instead of panic. Today’s episode is a reminder that anxiety does not have to be your master. Prayer shifts the weight. Panic keeps it on your shoulders—prayer places it in God’s hands. Scripture: Philippians 4:6–7...

Sometimes life feels like standing at a crossroads. Big decisions. Hard conversations. Uncertain outcomes. This episode reminds us that before we move forward, we should first surrender the path. God can carry what we were never meant to hold alone. Scripture: Psalm 37:5 (ESV) “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.” Take one decision today and fully place it in God’s hands. W...

Fear often shows up quietly—in overthinking, sleepless nights, and the weight we carry in silence. Today’s episode is about the personal closeness of God. He doesn’t just help from a distance—He walks with us. He holds our hand through the uncertainty and reminds us we are never alone. Scripture: Isaiah 41:13 (ESV) “For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand…” When anxiety rises today, turn pa...

Most of our stress lives in the unknown. What’s next with our family? What’s next with our health? What’s next with our finances? Today’s episode is a reminder that peace begins when control ends. God never asked us to figure everything out—He asked us to trust Him. Even when the path feels uncertain, the Shepherd still knows the way. Scripture: Proverbs 3:5–6 (ESV) “Trust in the Lord with all you...

Sometimes victory looks like this: You didn’t quit. Today on Morning Salt, we close our week on courage and confidence with Ephesians 6:13 and the call to stand firm. Scripture: Ephesians 6:13 (ESV) “Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.” Faith is not always flashy. Sometimes the strongest thing you can do i...

Confidence with God doesn’t come from perfection—it comes from grace. Today on Morning Salt, we look at Hebrews 4:16 and the invitation to boldly approach the throne of grace. Scripture: Hebrews 4:16 (ESV) “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” You don’t have to perform for God. You are invited to come near....

Peace doesn’t come from perfect circumstances. It comes from a faithful God. Today on Morning Salt, we walk through Psalm 27:1 and learn how confidence in God changes how we face fear. Scripture: Psalm 27:1 (ESV) “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” When God is your stronghold, fear doesn’t get the final word....

Fear gets loud—but truth is stronger. Today on Morning Salt, we look at 2 Timothy 1:7 and the reminder that fear is not your spiritual authority. Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7 “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” God gives power. God gives love. God gives self-control. Fear may visit, but it doesn’t get to lead. Today, answer fear with truth. Stay salty, stay f...

This week on Morning Salt, we begin our new theme: Living with Courage and Confidence. Today’s episode reminds us that courage is not pretending fear doesn’t exist—it’s trusting God enough to move forward anyway. Scripture: “Be strong and courageous…” Deuteronomy 31:6 (ESV) Takeaway: God’s promise is simple and powerful: He goes with you. Take one step forward today. Your courage doesn’t come from...

Peace isn’t found in control—it’s found in trust. In today’s episode of Morning Salt, we close the week by talking about something everyone wants—peace. Most people try to find peace by controlling circumstances. If this gets fixed… If this pressure lifts… Then I’ll have peace. But Isaiah points us somewhere deeper. God keeps in perfect peace the one whose mind is stayed on Him. Peace isn’t found...

Your heart follows what you value most. In today’s episode of Morning Salt, we look at one of Jesus’ most revealing statements: “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Your heart follows your treasure. Whatever gets your deepest attention, strongest affection, and greatest pursuit will begin shaping your life. If your treasure is approval, peace will rise and fall with people. If...

What you store in your heart strengthens your walk. In today’s episode of Morning Salt, we talk about what I like to call the “file cabinet theory.” Whatever you’ve stored away is what gets pulled out when life presses you. Pressure doesn’t create character—it reveals what was already there. That’s why Psalm 119 says, “I have stored up your word in my heart.” Not just read it. Stored it. Because G...

A changed life starts with a changed mind. In today’s episode of Morning Salt, we talk about one of the biggest battlegrounds in the Christian life—the mind. Paul reminds us in Romans 12 that transformation happens through the renewing of our minds. God doesn’t just want better behavior—He wants renewed thinking. Fear, anxiety, lies, and unhealthy thought patterns often shape our lives before we e...