Hey, Sweet Things! It’s been several days since I posted this but I have to get back on here and tell you how PROUD I am of you! I see some fresh fire in your Scripture memory! Our sign-ins had dipped just a tad and now they’re heading back up. I know that also means we have newbies and I’m just as thrilled about that. I know this is HARD but, Girlfriends, we will do few things with greater personal impact than plastering Scripture on the walls of our minds. I am so proud of you. Let’s see this through!
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Hey, my dear Siestas! I’ve just been thinking about the power that resides in a personal testimony and how our stories with God are meant to be told. And not just one single encounter shared over and over, as beautiful as that can be, but a lifetime of experiences lived out with a living, breathing ever-faithful Redeemer. One of the things God warns us about often in His Word is not forgetting what He’s done: what we’ve seen with our own eyes, what we’ve experienced with our own hearts. Nobody and nothing gets to take those things from us. My memory verse this time talks about that very thing. It’s Deuteronomy 4:9 out of the New International Version.
“Be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them.”
Keep telling your stories, Sweet Siestas. Don’t decide it wasn’t that big a deal after all…or that maybe you made it up, or that maybe it was just a coincidence. It was GOD. Revelation 12:11 says we overcome the enemy by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of our testimonies! Let’s open our mouths wide and tell it.
Okay, now let’s hear yours! Name, city, and verse!
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Here are some answers to commonly asked questions about our celebration event in January of 2010.
Siesta Scripture Memory Celebration FAQ’s
When and where can I register?
Registration will take place through our Living Proof web site and will begin in October. We will definitely let you know when it starts.
Where will the event be held?
The conference will be held at Houston’s First Baptist Church (7401 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77024). You can find maps and turn-by-turn directions on their website: http://www.hfbc.org/Location
When does the event begin?
The conference begins Friday, January 22, at 7 pm and will conclude Saturday, January 23, at noon.
What airport do I fly into?
There are two main airports located within 30 minutes of the church. Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is Continental Airlines’ hub and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is one of Southwest Airlines’ largest hubs.
Where can I stay?
Hotels located close to Houston’s First Baptist Church:
Holiday Inn Express
713-688-2800
7625 Katy Freeway 77024
Hilton Garden Inn (near Galleria)
713-212-1503
3201 Sage Road 77056
Omni Hotel
713-871-8181
Four Riverway @ Woodway 77056
Drury Inn & Suites
713-963-0700
1615 West Loop South 77027
Hampton Inn
713-871-9911
4500 Post Oak Parkway 77027
Sheraton Houston Brookhollow
713-613-0648
3000 North Loop West 77092
Courtyard by Marriott Houston
713-688-7711
2504 North Loop West 77092
La Quinta
713-355-3440
1625 West Loop South 77027
Marriott by the Galleria
713-960-0111
1750 West Loop South 77027
Embassy Suites
713-626-5444
2911 Sage Road 77056
The Houstonian
713-680-2626
111 North Post Oak Lane 77024
(I cannot believe I forgot to post the verse–sorry!!)
“For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.”
Psalm 91:11
Kristi
Charlotte, NC
“As water reflects a face, so a man’s heart reflects the man.” – Proverbs 27:19 (NIV)
Traca Miller
Stephenville, TX
The eternal God is your refuge and dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms; He drove the enemy before you and thrust them out, saying, Destroy!
Deuteronomy 33:27 (Message)
Be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them.
Deut 4:9 (NIV)
Teresa – Jackson, TN
Better late than never…rough month!
"He has told you, O man, what is good;and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?"
Micah 6:8(NIV)
Marybeth in Oxford, PA <><
Isaiah 40:11 NIV
He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; He gently leads those that have young.
JamieB
Corbin, Ky
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.”
Romans 12:12-13 NIV
Rachel in Mandeville, LA
I’m still in on this! I’m going to memorize this scripture.
Numbers 23:19 NLT
Gos is not a man, that he should lie. He is not a human, the he should change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through.
jennifer stade
san pedro, ca
“The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me; Your love, O Lord, endures forever – do not abandon the works of Your hands.”
Psalm 138:8 (NIV)
Lisa
Cartersville, GA
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”
– Heb. 12:1, NIV
Amy in Charlottesville, VA
Philippians 4:5. NAS: Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near.
Dawne NC
I’ve not posted mine recently, but I’m not quitting.
I call on You, O God, for You will answer me; give ear to me and hear my prayer. Show the wonder of Your great love, You who save by Your right hand those who take refuge in You from their foes. Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings.
Psalm 17:6-8
Darcy- Goldsboro, NC
Be careful, & watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their childrren after them.
Deuteronomy 4:9
Linda
East Chain, MN
Better ten days late than never! Computer woes….
“In his heart a mna plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 (NIV)
Lisa D.
Alpharetta, GA
The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self controlled so that you can pray. Above all else, love one another deeply becasue love covers over a multitude of sins.
I Peter 4:7-8
Paula Tulsa, OK
(Sorry I’m late, I had it learned by the time I posted it)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
In all your ways aknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJ
Ann – Mapleton, ME
Phil. 2:5-11 NIV
Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in the very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasp, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in the appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death even death on a cross. Therefore, God has exalted him to the highest place, and given him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow in heaven and on earth and under the earth and every tongue confess that Jesus Chris is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Brenda
Broken Arrow, OK
1 Corinthians 2:5 (NIV)
‘so that your faith might not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power.’
kimberly simmons
thomasboro,il
Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverence the race marked out for us.
Rachel – Knoxville, TN
“Only be careful and watch yourselves closely that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and their children after them.”
Deut 4:9
Amy
B’ham AL
Therefore,I exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the suffering of Christ, and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed, shepherd the flock of God among you, exercsing oversight not under complusion, but voluntarily, acording to the will of God; and for for sordid gain, but with eagerness; no yet as lording it over those allotted to your charge, but proving to be examples to the flock.
1 Peter 5:1-3
Judi
Hilton Head Island, SC
When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brough joy to my soul.
Psalm 94:19 (NIV)
Robin
Thorndale, PA
I would have lost heart unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait on the Lord; be of good courage; and He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!
Psalm 27: 13-14 NKJV
Bridget – Phoenix, AZ
How can I repay the Lord for all His acts of kindness to me? I will celebrate my deliverance, and call on the name of the Lord.
Psalm 116:12 – 13
Brooke
Waco, Texas
Isaiah 61:4
They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated;
they will renew the ruined cities
that have been devastated for generations.
Lauren
New York, NY
I Peter 1:8-9(NIV)
Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
Cheryl
Austin, TX
“Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me”.
Isaiah 49:15-16 NIV
Erin Morrow
Ruston,LA
For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.
2 Timothy 1:7
Tammy, Indianapolis, IN
DLynn Earp
Denton, Tx
1Cor. 6:20 NIV
you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.
Psalm 18:28-29 NIV
“You, O LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. With your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall.”
Mary Jo
Yardley, PA
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
John 10:10 (NIV)
Jan
Littleton, CO
Deuteronomy 4:9 NIV
“Be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them.”
Barbara New Bern, NC
1 Cor. 13:1 NIV
If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.
Jo Hannah
The eternal God is your refuge and dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms; He drove the enemy before you and thrust them out, saying, Destroy!
Deuteronomy 33:27
Amplified
Carolie
Chugwater, WY
Philippians 2:13 (NLT)
God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him.
Linda
Sinton, TX
“Show me the path where I should walk, O Lord; point out the right road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are teh God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you.”
Psalm 25:4-5
Danaly Payne, Lumberton, TX
While searching for 6/1 scripture I had the feeling that I never got on-line and posted my one for 5/15…oops!
“But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.”
Micah 7:7 (NIV)
Suzanne
Corbin, KY
So this is what the Sovereign Lord says: See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who trusts will never be dismayed.
Isaiah 28:16
Melissa
Asheville, NC
But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
II Cor. 12:9 NIV
Leanne from Maple Ridge, B.C., Canada
Psalm 103:3-4 (NASB) "Bless the Lord oh my soul and all that is within me bless His holy name. Bless the lord oh my soul and forget none of His benefits."
Lois
Dayton, Ohio
June 1st
I just got home from a Women's Retreat for our church . It was a great time and 2 sessions were with Beth. We were all Blessed and now I am very tired and want to get my verse on before I fall asleep.
Isa.58:8 HCSB
Then your light will appear like dawn, and your recovery will come quickly. Your righteouness will go before you and the LORD'S glory will be your rear guard.
Did you ever think not only does God protect every step that you take but that he has got your back.
Who better to have your back than God.
Love in Christ, Glenda
Walhalla,SC
Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.
Jer. 33:3 NIV
Linda Clement
Floyds Knobs, IN
Hebrews 12:1-2 (HCSB)
1 Therefore since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us, and run with endurance the race that lies before us,
2 keeping our eyes on Jesus, the source and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that lay before Him endured a cross and despised the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of God’s throne.
John 16:33 (NIV)
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Psalm 25:5 (NIV)
Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.
Catching up…
Theresa
Euless, Texas
“For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.”
Romans 11:29 NIV
Joanne
Fremont, CA
(So sorry – had chosen and memorized this verse, but kept forgetting to post.)
Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Galatians 6:9, NIV
Charity
New Lebanon, Ohio
Romans 6:1-13 (part 2) NIV
By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer?
Bridgette Jencks
Panama City Beach, FL
God’s love is meteoric, His loyalty astronomic, His purpose titanic, His verdicts oceanic. Yet in His largeness nothing gets lost; Not a man, not a mouse, slips through the cracks. How exquisite your love, O God!
Ps. 36:5-7a, MSG
Katie Taylor,
Russellville, AL
“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Joshua 1:8(NKJV)
Stefanie, Moses Lake, WA
The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. (NLT)
Psalm 23:1-2
leanne
Georgetown,TN