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
My father-in-law passed away during this time, and we were gone for his funeral and helping my mother-in-law… I chose this scripture during that time frame, and am not sure if I posted it. (too tired at this point to look back through them all to see).
The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you.
The Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.
Numbers 6:24-26
Lavonda
Marietta, Ga
Philippians 1:10 NASB
so that you may approve the things that are excellent, in order to be sincere and blameless untl the day of Christ;
Becky
Indianapolis, IN
May I be above reproach, blameless as a steward of God, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to wine, not violent, not fond of dishonest gain, but hospitable, a lover of what is good, sensible, just, holy, and self-controlled.
Titus 1:6-8
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence, and take not thy Holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation, and uphold me with thy free spirit.
Psalm 51:10-12 KJV
Catherine, Orlando, FL
Psalm 62:6 NIV
He alone is my rock and my salvation, he is my fortress, I will not be shaken
Nicole Hudson
Sugar Land, TX
Proverbs 12:18 NIV
Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Anne
Lorton, VA
Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight. Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain. Ps. 119:35-36
Psalm 18:30
NLT
"God's way is perfect.
All the Lord's promises prove true.
He is a shield for all who look to Him for protection."
heather
Cypress, TX
Janice H.
Summerville, SC
"Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people." Ephesians 5:1-3 (NIV)
Psalm 139:5 (NIV)
“You hem me in – behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me.”
Amanda May
Olympia, WA
And the word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory of the one and only, begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.
John 1:14
Wendy-Rome, GA
Tim 6:6
Now godliness with contentment is great gain.
Tiffany Dallas TX
"that in everything you were enriched in Him, in all speech and all knowledge, even as the testimony concerning Christ was confirmed in you,"
I Cor. 1:5 & 6 (NASB)
Lora
Mooresburg
I'm entering my verses from this summer…
heather in austin, tx
2 Cor 10.4 NLT
We use God's mighty weapons, not mere worldly weapons, to knock down the Devil's strongholds.
Debbie
Marion, IN
NIV Psalm 119:11
Your have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
Jan in Katy
Phil 2:14 Do all things without grumbling or complaining. niv
Robin Sutherlin
Katy, TX
Proverbs 19:20-21 NIV
“Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise. Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails.”
Kristi Parks
Eugene OR
“He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 NIV
Do not be bitter or angry or mad. Never shout angrily or say things to hurt others. Never do anything evil.
Ephesians 4:31 NCV
Tonya, Searcy, AR
OK… going blind trying to find my scripture so I will just repost.
"But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us"
Romans 5:8
Beth Herring
Oak Grove, La
A manifestation of the Spirit is given to each person to produce what is beneficial. — 1 Corinthians 12;7
Holman
Casey
Bumpass, VA
Heather F
Beaumont, TX
And we know that all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called to his purpose. Rom 8:28 NIV
"If only you would slay the wicked, O God! Away from me, you blood-thirsty men! They speak of you with evil intent; your adversaries misuse your name." Psalms 139:19-20 NIV
Sandy P
Eugene, OR
Search me O God,
and know my heart; test me
and know my anxious thoughts.
See if there is
any offensive way in me,
and lead me in the way
everlasting."
Psalm 139:23-24
NIV
Christine K.
Eugene, OR
"If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast."
Psalm 139:9-10 NIV
Michelle
Richmond VA
Michelle P
McAllen TX
See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me. Isaiah 49:16
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. James 4:8
Michelle P
McAllen Tx
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Hebrews 13:5 (kjv)
Mulls
Chuckey TN
Isaiah 40:31
Those who put their hope in the LORD will renew their strength.
They soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Aimie Markham
Murfreesboro, TN
Cortni B.
Watauga, TX
Isaiah 43:2-3a NIV
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. And when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your savior.
But the Lord said to Samuel, "Do not look at his apperance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart"
1 Samuel 16:7 NKJ
Paula
Atlanta, Texas
The LORD your God will circumcise your heart and the hearts of your descendants so that you may love him with all your heart and with all your soul, and live.
Deuteronomy 30:6 NIV
C Chamblee
Philadelphia, MS
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."Phil. 4:13 NKJV
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1 (NKJV)
Kristie
Queen City, TX
Do not grow weary in well doing.
II Thes 3:13
Rebecca H.
Malvern, PA
Psalms 91
He who dwells in the shelter of the most high, will rest in the shadow of the almighty.
Beth R
liberty Lake, WA
niv
1 Peter 2:9 NIV
But, you are a chosen people
a royal priesthood, a holy nation,
a people belonging to God,
that you may declare the praises
of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light.
Julie
Boone NC
Amanda in Katy
John 17: 10 Niv
All I hve is yours, and all you have is mine. And glory has come to me through them.
Philippians 4:6 (New Living Translation)
6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
NLT
Psalm 24:1
"The earth is the Lord's and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him."
Isiah 55:8
"My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways" says the Lord.
Kara- Marietta, PA
Proverbs 7:4
Say to wisdom " You are my sister"
and call understanding your "intimate friend"
Lisa
Edinburg,TX
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.
James 4:10 (NLT)
Stacy
Amherst, NE
Belinda Kendall
Olathe KS
I posted this anonyomously on December 15, 2009.
Philippians 4:6 (New Living Translation)
6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
James 4:7
Submit yourselves, then to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Kimberly
Houston, TX
I will praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
Ps.139:14 NIV
Tammi G
Florence, SC
J – Jesus said to him, I am the way the truth & the life; no man comes to the father but by me John 14:6
Psalm 27:14
NIV
Wait for the Lord
Be strong and take heart
And wait for the Lord
Michelle
OKC, OK
Peter 5:8 NIV
Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
Cedar Creek, TX
Proverbs 28:13 (KJV)
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
Ninette G
Seagoville, Tx