December 13th, 2013 
I started memorizing Scripture early on in my life. My dad was a pastor and would guide us kids in memorizing certain passages from the Bible. I was also part of an AWANA program for kids that helped us memorize verses. During this time the longest passage I memorized was Philippians 2:1-11, but I never really thought about memorizing bigger passages than that.
When I was fourteen years old, my dad was preaching …
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December 6th, 2013 
My scripture memory journey began out of desperation. About ten years ago, I was a successful, young professional and newlywed. Yet, despite all of the good in my life, my mind was full of fear, anxiety, and negativity. At her Christian Women’s Club meeting, my mom heard Janet Pope talk about memorizing entire passages. She bought Janet’s book, and we both dove into memorizing passages.
Now, I’m a stay-at-home mom to three preschool-aged …
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November 29th, 2013 
In June 2010, my Mother died. She was my friend, my prayer warrior. She left behind a great legacy. A mother of 10 children. I never knew just how much I depended on her for prayer, for guidance, for a shoulder to cry on. We cried together, we prayed together. She taught me what a Godly mother should be. She loved the Lord and she loved her children. I knew she was ready …
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November 22nd, 2013 
I first began memorizing Scripture in earnest three years ago, when I had been a Christian for eight years and found myself asking, Is this all there is? I wanted spiritual maturity, mastery over my thought life regardless of circumstance, and a deeper knowledge and love for Christ. In short, I wanted Christ to dwell in me richly.
He hears our prayers. Our tears–are they not in His book? Philippians was my …
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November 15th, 2013 
A little over 4 years ago, I walked back into church after an act of disobedience. I knew I needed healing when I walked away from the Lord. I also decided to follow my mom’s example by starting each morning with a cup of coffee, a Bible and a small devotional guide. For I knew only God could make my path straight (Proverbs 3:5-6).
The verses in the 1st devotional were Ephesians 6:14-18. …
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