Hey, Everyone!
Praise God, He is still risen on Monday! I trust that your Resurrection Sunday was so full of Jesus. This was our second Easter as a church at Bayou City Fellowship and all of our services were filled to the brim, not only with people but also with hope. I love this time of year so much. I cannot think of anything in existence that exceeds the implications of the empty tomb: not the heavens above you, not the earth beneath your feet, not a single school or workplace, nor the blackest heart or most broken mind. No power nor principality can roll that stone back over the mouth of that tomb. Come one, come all. Come while there is still time. Come to Jesus.
I only have a few minutes on here today because Jackson and Annabeth are at my house, each playing within feet of me. (Right where I want them, needless to say.) Annabeth just put her baby doll in my lap and said, “Bibby, you need to change her diaper. She pottied in her pants.” So, there you go. As much as I’d like to linger on here with you today, obviously this is not the time. Diapers need changing around this place.
In the meantime, you and I have arrived at Verse 7! Our Scripture memory year is rolling like a freight train. We’re starting to flip those spirals now, Sisters! Don’t you grow weary. We have a lot ahead to celebrate! In case you like seasonal verses, these might be a few options this time around. (I’m grinning while writing these but if there’s anything we don’t want to be, Sister, it’s the Old Testament’s take on a fool. Today or ever.)
Psalm 14:1 — The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.”
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Proverbs 12:15 — The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
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Proverbs 29:11 — A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
Then again, the New Testament gives a whole new twist to the idea of foolishness. This is the verse I’m selecting this time around.
Beth, Houston. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong. 1 Corinthians 1:27 ESV
And that’s the only reason I have the privilege to serve you.
Merciful One, You turned the world upside down.
Let’s hear your 7th verses, Sisters!
Tags: Scripture Memory 2013
Becki Larson, Battle Creek, MI
By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome.
1 John 5:2-3 (ESV)
Bree, Newport KY. Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, (Colossians 3:23 NIV)
Nancy Mulford, Lee’s Summit, Missouri
“Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls them each by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.” Isaiah 40:26 NIV
Deuteronomy 32:3 NIV
I will proclaim the name of the Lord.
Oh, praise the greatness of our God!
“The Lord is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God and I will exalt Him! ” Exodus 15:2 NIV
Vickie, Spokane, Wa
But he was pierced for our transgressions,
he was crushed for our iniquities;
the punishment that brought us peace was upon him,
and by his wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:5 NIV.
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Mary, Va.Beach VA
“Light shines on the godly, and joy on those whose hearts are right.” Psalm 97:11 NLT
Woodbridge, CA
‘And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for me with all your heart.”. Jeremiah 29:13. NKJ
Kristin
Columbia, MO
One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts. They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty-and I will meditate on your wonderful works. They tell of the power of your awesome works-and I will proclaim your great deeds. They celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness.
Psalm 145:1-7
NIV
Jennifer
Story City, IA
“but those who hope in The Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” – Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
Becca, Camp Pendleton, CA
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
~ Romans 5:8 NIV
If you follow your selfish desires, you will harvest destruction, but if you follow the Spirit, you will harvest eternal life. Galatians 6:8(CEV)
Branchland w.v.
James 1:11 For the sun is on sooner risen and the burning heat but it withereth the grass and the flower therof falleth and the fashion of it perisheth so shall the rich mam fade away in is ways. James 1:11 Chris watts
Jennifer, jackson, TN
“And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.”
Luke 9:23 ESV
O Lord Almighty, blessed is the man who trust in you.
Psalms 84:12 niv
Karen from Schererville, IN
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16 NIV
Jessica Omaha, NE
But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong. 1 Corinthians 1:27 ESV
Megan, Houston
Do not keep talking so proudly or let your mouth speak such arrogance, for the Lord is a God who knows, and by him deeds are weighed. (1 Samuel 2:3 NIV)
Candias, Highland, Ca Colossians 3:13 NIV Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Lori Lutz, Montrose CO
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Colossians 3:13 NIV
Michelle, New Richmond: You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11 ESV
22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.
James 1:22 NIV
Sandra
Wichita Falls, TX
Humble yourselves, therefore, under Gods mighty hand, that He might lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.
1Peter 5: 6-7 NIV
Becky Mansfield, Ohio
Proverbs 29:11 — A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
Sorry forgot to add ESV.
Katie Davila, Tomball, TX:
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Matthew 5:3-5 (ESV)
Michelle, Hockley, Tx
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. (Romans 12:12 ESV)
Valerie, Fultondale, AL
“However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.” 1 Peter 4:16 NIV
Vivian
Birmingham, Alabama
ut God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong. 1 Corinthians 1:27 ESV
Denissa C., Brownfield, TX
Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. Proverbs 16:24 NLT
Susan Clinton, MS
Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always. 1 Chronicles 16:11 NIV
Marti, loganville, ga
Proverbs 12:15 niv
The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.
Naomi, Olympia, WA.
“For from him and to him and through him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Romans 11:36 Complete Jewish Bible
Jessica
Conifer, CO
And Christ lives within you, so even though your body will die because of sin, the Spirit gives you life because you have been made right with God.
Romans 8:10 NLT
Kristi Tomlinson, Athens, TX “For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.” Hebrews 4:12 NLT
Dorinda Peyton, O’Fallon, MO – “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” 1 John 3:10
Ann
Ft Lauderdale, FL
“For the message of the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:18
Stacey, Clayton, NC
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advise. Proverbs 12:15
Midge, Decatur The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. Proverbs 12:15
Terri, Orange TX
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.” Psalm 46:1-3 NIV
Cathy, Fridley;”O Lord, my heart is not lifted up; my eyes are not raised too high; I do not occupy myself with things too great and too marvelous for me. But I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child is my soul within me.” Psalm 131: 1-2 ESV
Shandra Shadduck Lewiston, Id
Jeremiah 29:11
“For I am with you and will save you,” says the Lord. “I will completely destroy the nations where I scattered you, but I will not completely destroy you. I will disipline you, but with justice; I cannot let you go unpunished.” NIV
Tiffany, Kansas City, KS. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong. 1 Corinthians 1:27 ESV
Kellie O’Quinn; San Pedro Sula, Honduras
“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” Psalm 18:2 NIV
Patty from Northern Virginia. (Beth thank you for the April Fools Day verse suggestions, fun but always fitting). But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. 1 Corinthians 1:27
Carmela, Forney TX: For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. (Romans 8:15 KJV)
Vickie Heerema, Pella, Iowa
I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever.
Psalm 86:12 (NIV)
I will call upon The Lord and He will answer me from His holy mountain!
Psalm 3:4 NIV
Heather, from Mckinney, TX “Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.” Psalm 119: 133 (NIV)
Ps 5:3!NIV…….in the morning oh Lord you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, be thankful in every circumstance; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ESV…Martha, Van Buren, Arkansas