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.”
and
Proverbs 12:15 — The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
and
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
May the God of all hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13
NIV
Carrie Jones
Ontario, Canada
Katelyn chalker
Higland, CA
Matthew 28:6 NLT
He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was lying.
Ramona Gellick,
Medina, Ohio
Psalm 27:13 (NIV)
I remain confident of this:
I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
Fredericksburg, VA
“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.”
-Proverbs 16:3 ESV
Ohio
And Jesus said unto them I am the bread of life; he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.
John 6:35
Emma, Flowood, MS
Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Philippians 1:27a (NIV)
Laci F.
Ferris, TX
“And whatever you do or say, let it be as a representative of the Lord Jesus; all the while giving thanks through him to God the Father.”
Colossians 3:17
Midland, TX
That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. James 1:7 (NIV)
Pam
8 He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generation? for he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was he stricken. (Is. 53:8 KJV)
Hamilton, OH
Acts2:24 NIV
But God raised him up from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him.
Luann Habecker, Grand Junction CO
Proverbs 8:13
New International Version (NIV)
To fear the Lord is to hate evil;
I hate pride and arrogance,
evil behavior and perverse speech.
Carolyn R.
Houston, TX
And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. -Romans 5:5 NET
Sheila Johnson, Beckley, WV But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. Psalm 3:3
Houston
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
Psalm 23:1
Laci F.
Ferris, TX
“And whatever you do or say, let it be as a representative of the Lord Jesus; all the while giving thanks through him to God the Father.”
Colossians 3:17 NLT
Beth R
Liberty Lake, WA
James 1:7 HCSB
That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.
Joelle Roibal Abilene, TX
Above all, love each other deeply,
because love covers over a multitude of sins.
1 Peter 4:8 (NIV)
Crystal, San Antonio, TX
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
James 5:16 NIV
You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. Isaiah 26:3 NKJV
Amy Coxhead, Fort Collins, CO
2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.
Sara, Middleburg Fl
Proverbs 17:1 KJV
Better is a dry morsel, and quitness therewith, than an house full of sacrafices with strife.
June, Coarsegold,CA: “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, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27 NKJV
Barb N., Philadelphia:
Philippians 2:3
3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.
ESV
Fran, Jackson TN “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.” Romans 12:16 NIV
“Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28-29 KJV
Leigh Ann
Gallatin, TN
Bethany Shelton – Salem OR
ROMANS 12:3 NLT
“Because of the privilege and authority God has give me, I give each of you this warning: DO NOT THINK YOU ARE BETTER THAN YOU REALLY ARE. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given you.”
Bernadette. Mtn home AR. I waited patiently for the LORD and he turned to me and heard my cry”. Ps 40:1. NIV
“But no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With the tongue we praise the Lord and Father, and with it we curse humans beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be.”
James 3:8-10
Rachel Ravellette, Lafayette, IND: Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Praise the LORD! – – Psalm 150:6, ESV
Amy, Bend Oregon
Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them for the Lord your God goes with you. He will never leave o forsake you.
“I will sing the Lord’s praise for He has been good to me. Ps 13:6. NIV
Whoever has the son has life, whoever does not have the son of God does not have life.
1 John 5:12ncv
Stephanie Corley
Quitman, Texas
Whoever 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.” Psalm 91:1-2
Dianna, St. Louis
“Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
Psalm 37:3-4 ESV
Becky – Kimberly, Alabama
Psalm 145:7 NIV
They shall celebrate the fame of Your abundant goodness, and shall sing joyfully of your righteousness.
Pam, Campbellsburg In. Psalm 22:3 But You are Holy Enthroned in the praises of Israel..
NSFL NKJ
Pamela from Belmont, NC
May the God of all hope fill you with all
joy and peace as you trust in him,
so that you may overflow with hope
by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13 NIV
“Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10, NIV
Heather, Tallahassee Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are varieties of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons. But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 NASB
Cindy Franklin, Graceville, FL
Isaiah 55:11 ESV
so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.
Laura, Little Rock. “But in your hearts revere 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,” 1 Peter 3:15 (NIV)
Amanda Patton, Leawood, KS
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never
extinguish it.”
John 1:5
NLT
Joni, Port Neches. “My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. 2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in.” James 2:1-2, NIV
Kat Merger
Round Rock, TX
Strive for Greater Gifts and I will show you a still more Excellent Way. 1 Corinthians 12:31 LEB
Marsha – Lee’s Summit, MO
The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1 NKJ
Lori, Knoxville, IOWA
Colossians 2:13-14, ESV
And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross.
Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, you have no obligation to do what your sinful nature urges you to do. (Romans 8:12 NLT)
Sallie Belle Howell Tupelo MS But God sent me ahead of you to preserve for you a remnant on earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance. (Genesis 45:7 NIV)
Champaign, IL
James 1:12 NIV
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
Psalms 92:5 “O Lord, how grat are they works! and they thoughts are very deep.”