Hey Siestas!
Can you fathom that we are on our 10th memory verse??? Good grief! 2011 is almost halfway over! Amanda and Curtis just got Jackson’s preschool graduation pictures and we all nearly flipped. It is the cutest thing ever, especially with that missing front tooth. His ceremony is in a few days but the little blue cap and gown just about put all of us over the edge. We will have a kindergartener next year and a mighty fine one at that. It just sails by. And how well many of you know.
I am getting lots of questions about whether or not we’re having Siesta Summer Bible Study. I want to say yes so badly. I have tried to turn this puzzle piece every conceivable direction to see how it would fit on the table. Between SSMT every 1st and 15th, the summer Living Proof Lives, the final Deeper Still, and, probably the biggest factor of all, the complete James manuscript due date at the end of summer, I just can’t make it work and still be a wife, mom, and active Bibby. I also don’t have my faithful blog master, Amanda, here to assist me with all that summer Bible study entails right now. I am, however, presently thinking of some ways that we can hold one another accountable to stay in the Scriptures this summer and also give you the opportunity to connect with other Siestas who want to do some of the same studies. Stay tuned for that. For now, I’ll joyfully recommend to you two that I’ve done this Spring:
Duty or Delight by Tammie Head (Many of you will remember getting to know this brand new author in April through our blog video. She is dear to me and will no doubt become dear to many of you.)
Brave by Angela Thomas (Angela is a gifted teacher and writer and I try not to let anything she offers sit on the bookstore shelf for long before I bag it and read it. I’m almost finished with this study and have been tremendously blessed by it.)
Both of those women love Jesus and communicate His Word beautifully. And you know how I feel about Priscilla Shirer and everything God uses her to bring to the table. You’ll never miss on her. Man, I wish we could do one of their studies the traditional way in Siestaville this summer but sometimes we realize that even another good thing is perhaps the wrong thing for now. If the Lord is willing, we’ll definitely do a study our usual way next summer on the off year from SSMT.
OK, young ladies, how about that 10th verse?? NO DROP OUTS!!! This verse is trying to leap off the page at me this time around and not so much for my own plight right now but for some people I really love:
Beth, Houston, Texas. “The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged.” Psalm 34:18 The NET Bible
Praise You, Lord. You are so faithful. Close in on those who are brokenhearted and hold them in Your healing grasp. Deliver the discouraged in such dramatic ways that You alone get the credit. We exist here in this blog community to give You glory, Lord. Come and get it. Our eyes are to the skies.
Michelle – Austin, TX
Even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.
Psalm 139:10 NIV
Chris, Sugar Land, TX
Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.
John 6:35 (NIV)
Deb, Lexington, TX
Revelation 21:3-5 ESV
And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”
And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”
Paige, Atlanta, Matt. 7:24,25 NIV
Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down; the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet IT DID NOT FALL, BECAUSE IT HAD ITS FOUNDATION ON THE ROCK!
Proverbs 18:21
“The tongue has the power of life and death,
and those who love it will eat its fruit.” NIV
Emily in Oklahoma City
LuAnn, Port Huron, MI Good grief the time got away from me, but here is my next scripture.
Ezra 10:4 NIV
Rise up; this matter is in your hands. We will support you, so take courage and do it.”
Romans 6:23 NIV “The wages of sin is death.”
Allison, Fort Worth TX
For we are Gods workmanship created in Christ Jesus to do good workks in which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Ephesians2:10 NIV
Becky, Rushsylvania OH
God “will give to each person according to what he has done.” To those who by persistance in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life. But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger. Romans 2:6-8 NIV84
Tami DS LA
It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
1 Corinthians 13:5 NIV
Cheryl, Bonney Lake, WA “I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten” Joel 2:25 (NIV)
Sheila, Beckley, WV When they cast you down, and you say, “Exaltation will come!” then He will save the humble person. Job 22:29 NKJV
Wendy, Calgary, Alberta
“My hands have made both heaven and earth; they and everything in them are mine. I, the LORD have spoken! I will bless those who have humble and contrite hearts, who tremble at my word.” Isaiah 66:2 (NLT)
“Therefore prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed.”
1 Peter 1:13
Heather
Mosinee, WI
Sherree, Lilburn, GA
Proverbs 3:34 NAS
“Though He scoffs at the scoffers, yet He gives grace to the afflicted.”
See that you do not look down on one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in Heaven. Matthew 18:10
Be happy and rejoice, be glad hearted continually. Be unceasing in prayer. Thank God in everything, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18
Erika Chester, VA
Psalm 85:8 (NAS)
I will hear what God the LORD will say; For He will speak peace to His people, to His godly ones. But let them not turn back to folly.
Catherine, Ladson, SC
If we are faithless, HE remains true, for HE cannot deny HIMself! 2 Timothy 2:13 AMP
Jean, Carlisle PA
Late..due to homeschool convention and a vacation, yet I heard this verse at the convention and it sums up perfectly why we believe God has called us to homeschool our children and I’m just excited that I now have a verse from God’s Holy Word to support that calling !
Nehemiah 4:14 (New Living Translation)
“Then as I looked over the situation, I called together the nobles and the rest of the people and said to them, “Don’t be afraid of the enemy ! Remember the Lord, who is great and glorious, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives and your homes.”
For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 NIV
He who trusts in his own heart is a fook. but whoever walks wisely will be delivered. Proverbs 28?26 NLT
Norman, OK
From the fruit of their mouth a person’s stomach is filled; with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied. Proverbs 18:20 NIV
Vickie Gainesville, Tx
Rely on the Lord! Be strong and confident! Rely on the Lord! Ps. 27:14 NET
Stephanie, Glen Burnie, MD
Romans 12:14-18 ESV
“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.”
Linda, Bartlesville, OK
You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, whose thoughts are fixed on you!
Isaiah 26:3 NLT
Catherine ~ Grants Pass, OR
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
Psalm 91:1-4 NIV
Heather, Sedalia, Alberta
“His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.” 2 Peter 1:3
Heather, Sedalia, Alberta
“For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge;” 2 Peter 1:5
Psalm 139:4 NIV
“Before a word is on my tongue You know it completely, O LORD.”
NLT
“You know what I’m going to say even before I say it LORD.”
Jessica
Ft. Irwin, CA
Job 39: 19-25 (a very long one this time!), NASB version
“Do you give the horse his might? Do you clothe his neck with a mane?
Do you make him leap like the locust? His majestic snorting is terrible.
He paws in the valley, and rejoices in his strength; He goes out to meet the weapons.
He laughs at fear and is not dismayed; And he does not turn back from the sword.
The quiver rattles against him, The flashing spear and javelin.
With shaking and rage he races over the ground, And he does not stand still at the voice of the trumpet.
As often as the trumpet sounds he says, ‘Aha!’
And he scents the battle from afar, And the thunder of the captains and the war cry.”
Karen ~ Greer, SC
“For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form,” Colossians 2:9 (NIV)
Dana, Pace, FL
Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever,
wisdom and power are his.
He changes times and seasons;
he sets up kings and deposes them.
He gives wisdom to the wise
and knowledge to the discerning.
He reveals deep and hidden things;
he knows what lies in darkness,
and light dwells in him.
Daniel 2:20-22 NIV
Joni, Littleton CO
Isaiah 26:3 NIV
“You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.”
Linda from Rockwell NC Psalm 9:10 KJV “…for thou Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek him. “
Michelle, Russellville ~
Complain if you must, but don’t lash out. Keep your mouth shut, and let your heart do the talking. Build your case before God and wait for his verdict. Psalm 4:4-5 (The Message)
Amy- Clovis, Ca
This is what the sovereign LORD, the holy One of Israel says:
“In repentence and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it.”
Isaiah 30:15- NIV
In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has.
– Proverbs 21:20 NIV
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.
Psalm 23:1-2 (ESV)
Karen, Cottonwood
“You have circled this mountain long enough. Now turn north.” Deut. 2:3 NIV
xo
Joy, Whitehouse, TX
Isaiah 26:3 NIV
You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast because he trusts in You.
” Then Job answered the Lord and said: “I know that you can do all things,and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted”. Job42:1&2
“Create in me a clean heart O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 (ESV)
Jen in Roanoke, VA
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. Ephesians 4:29 KJV
Richmond VA
“Stop doubting and believe.”
John 20:27c NIV
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- Eph.2:8 NIV
Erica G, Denver: “but like the holy one who called you, be yourselves holy also in all your behavior; because it is written: you shall be holy, for I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:15-16 NASB
Carolyn, St. Peters, MO
And the Lord heard Hezekiah and healed the people.
2 Chronicles 30:20 NIV
Elaine Bismarck, ND
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you;
not as the world gives, do I give to you.
Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.
John 14:27 NASB
Since I’ve missed the last three memory verses due to being swamped with school, I’ve catching up now…
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” — 1 Peter 1:3 (NASB)
“The LORD will work out His plans for my life–
for your faithful love, O LORD, endures forever.
Don’t abandon me, for You made me.” –Psalm 138:8 (NLT)
“The LORD is near the brokenhearted; He delivers those who are discouraged.”
— Psalm 34:18 (The NET Bible)
Lori Lynn
Rochester, MN