WHAT???? The 20th verse???? You know what that means, don’t you? Those of you who have clocked in every single time so far have accumulated enough verses to qualify for the celebration! However! If you’ve gotten this far, you surely want to see it all the way to 24 and not just for the celebration but for the fortification and fruit of 2 dozen Scriptures in your darling head. Scripture memory has meant so much to me this year. Except for a full-on-crisis season of time when I promise you I would have lost my ever-loving mind without it, I have never sensed more of a harvest deep in my soul from the process. I so hope you can also testify that your year would have been altogether different without it.
I will get right to it because I am expecting a ton of family over to celebrate Amanda’s 32nd birthday and I have a Texas-size pot of chicken and dumplings to cook! Here’s mine:
Beth, Houston. But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess. Yet do it with courtesy and respect, keeping a good conscience, so that those who slander your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame when they accuse you. 1 Peter 3:15-16 The NET Bible
Let’s hear it, Siestas! Hey, don’t be alarmed if it takes me a good while to moderate all the verses or even if it sits on zero for a little while. I’ll bring them in every couple of hours so I can still get the most out of a Saturday off. I hope you have some Sabbath time this weekend, too!
Talk to you very soon.
You’re a big deal around here.
Ephesians 2:10, NIV
Beth, Lititz
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Karen, Clarksville, “You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that detroys at midday. A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked.” Psalm 91:5-8
Ashley, Southern Illinois:
Philemon 6:
and I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective for the full knowledge of every good thing that is in us for the sake of Christ
Erin, Lolo, MT “I love those who love me and those who seek me find me.” Proverbs 8:17 NIV
Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.
2 Timothy 2:16 NIV
Krista
Centennial, CO
A gentle answer turns away wrath but a harsh word stires up anger. Proverbs 15:1 (NIV)
Tina H-town
Beverly, Vicksburg, MS
Zephaniah 3:17 NLT
“The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will
take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He
will rejoice over you with singing.”
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Psalm 107:1 NIV
Michele, Edmond, OK.
“My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Cor. 12:9 NKJV
“My God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Phil 4:19 NKJV
Chyrll, Memphis: and He said to them, ‘Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and rise again from the dead the third day; and that repentance for forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in His name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem.’ Luke 24:46,47 NAS
Deborah, Katy, TX
“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
(Romans 10:13 NIV)
Amanda, Katy, TX
“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
(Romans 10:13 NIV)
Kara, Houston, TX
“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
(Romans 10:13 NIV)
Kathy, Dayton, Nevada
“By the word of the Lord were the heavens made, their starry host by the breath of His mouth.
He gathers the waters of the sea into jars; He puts the deep into storehouses.”
~ Psalm 33:6.7 [NIV]
“You, however are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ.” Romans 8:9
Samantha
Menomonie, Wi.
Philippians 1:6 (NAS)
For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.
Heidi Tracht
Nampa, ID
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and he will direct your path.
Proverbs 3:4-5 (NIV)
Poorna, Indianapolis: “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:23 (NIV)
Not to us, O LORD, not to us but to YOUR name be the glory, because of YOUR love and faithfulness. Psalm 115:1 NIV
Suzann Benson
Kingwood, WV
Ouida in Trenton, TX
But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,
I Peter 3:15 (NASV)
I’m going to work on these three for the next month and a half while my Bible study group studies “The Power of a Praying Wife.”
“Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. The heart of her husband safely trusts her; so he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not evil all the days of her life.” ~Proverbs 31:10-12
Georganne, Piedmont, Ok. Philippians 4:6 N.A.S.B.
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
Deborah, Waco, TX
Psalm 73:25
“Whom have I in heaven but You? And earth has nothing I desire besides You” NIV
Michelle, Seattle, WA: “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12 NASB
Cheryl, Midlothian Va
Praise the LORD, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name
Psalm 103 :1 NIV
Suzanne, Tucson, AZ
“It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.”
Psalm 18:32
Lynn, Lubbock. “Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth. Psalm 86:11, ESV
Heather, Austin: If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. ROmans 12:18, NIV
Cheryl, NC
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” ~ Ps.51:10 ~TNIV~
2Timothy 2:16 NIV
Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.
Jeanie Ryan
Independence Mo
James 4:8
Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.
Jeanie Ryan
Independence Mo
Ephesians 2:8
For by Grace you have been saved through faith, and that noet of yourselves, it is a gift of God.
Jeanie Ryan
Independence Mo
Matthew 18:14
Even so, it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.
Jennifer, Greensburg
And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.Colossians 3: 14 NIV
Emily, Greensburg
Know that the Lord is God. He made us, and we belong to him; we are his people, the sheep he tends. Psalm 100:3 ICV
Heather, Greensburg “Therefore once more I will astound these people with wonder upon wonder; the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish.” Isaiah 29: 14 NIV
Jeanie Ryan
Independence Mo
II Cor. 12:9
My grace is sufficient for you.
But godliness with contentment is great gain.
1 Timothy 6:6 NIV
Christy T. – Hawthorne, CA
“Praise the LORD, all his works everywhere in his dominion. Praise the LORD, O my soul.”
Psalm 103:22 (NIV ’84)
Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this, ” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.
-Malachi 3:10 (NIV84)
Karin, Kingsburg
Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.
2 Timothy 2:16 NIV
Amanda, White Rock BC, Canada. “Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you.” 1 John 2:15
Hello Amanda,
Are you going to the conference? I live in Langley and am going.
Karen, Lincoln, NE
Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own inderstanding;
In all your ways acknowledge him and
he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
Karen, Santa Ana CA
Hebrews 2:1 (MSG)
It is crucial that we keep a firm grip on what we’ve heard so that we don’t drift off.
Maribeth G – Jackson,MS
Teach me to do Your will , for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
Psalm 143:10 NIV
Julianna price (raleigh,nc) No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. (Hebrews 12:11 NIV)
Adele, Fresno, CA
“I have rejoiced in the way of Thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.” Psalm 119:14 NASB
Donna from Franklin, TN
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” Ephesians 4:2 NIV
Jackie from Platte City, MO
NIV – Ps 18:19 He (the Lord) brought me out into a spacious place; He rescued me because He delighted in me.
Alyson Lung- Longmont, CO
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.
Acts 4:12 NIV
Patty M. – Glendora, CA
“Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.” James 2:2
Marita- Maricopa, AZ
Ephesians 6:19 (NIV)
Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel.