November 8th, 2013 
I’ve memorized Bible verses since early childhood, but never more than individual verses or short passages. Almost two years ago, in a Beth Moore Bible study, Beth recited the entire book of James and challenged us to do the same. I was so impressed with the presentation of God’s Word spoken in this way that I felt compelled to give it a try. I really didn’t know if I could memorize more than …
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November 1st, 2013 
There is a quote – “It is dangerous to spend too much time alone in the neighborhood of your own mind.” Yes, I can attest to that. My default thinking easily leads me to a ditch of overwhelm, worry and self-condemnation.
Two years ago, I discovered (after reading One Thousand Gifts), that intentionally looking for, writing down and sharing daily with a friend five things I’m grateful for helped me feel more positive. …
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October 25th, 2013 
Discovering there are other Believers who share my Scripture memory passion is incredible. I only began four years ago, but the chapters/books I’ve memorized so far have brought so much understanding and clarity of what the Christian life really is and really isn’t.
I know full well the hyped up feeling when part of a chapter I’ve memorized is read aloud by someone else. “…That’s one of mine!” I’ve so many chapters/books …
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October 18th, 2013 
During the spring of 2010, my prayer journal is full of quotes like this one, “Heavenly Father, I am crying out to You to renew my first love. I have knowledge of You but I want Your presence, Your glory, Your love to penetrate my heart and my every thought. Draw me close to you, Lord God, I am so needy of You and I miss You!” I obviously was in a season …
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October 11th, 2013 
I remember the date clearly when memorizing God’s word took on a whole new meaning for my life. It was 5 years ago, and I had recently given birth to our 4th child, a precious little girl – Emma. This was also my fourth C-section. Recovery was fairly easy for me, but this time God was about to take me on a different journey.
My husband and I had been involved in …
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