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
Lethbridge,AB
You will keep in perfect peace
all who trust in you,
all whose thoughts are fixed on you!
Isaiah 26:3 NLT
Terri, Plano, TX Phil 4:13 NIV
I can do all things through Him that gives me strength
Tammy/Siloam NC—-Psalm 23:6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. (NIV)
Maria from Louisville
“For I, Yahweh your God, hold your right hand and say to you: Do not fear, I will help you.”
~Isaiah 41:13 HCSB
He is your praise, and He is your God, who has done for you these great and awesome things which your eyes have seen.
Deuteronomy 10:21 NKJV
Paulette P. Mays
Elmer, La
Kim Eshelman Lewisburg, PA
bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if someone happens to have a complaint against anyone else. Just as the LORD has forgiven you, so you also forgive others. Col 3:13 NET
Tammy, Pottsboro, TX
1Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all
circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ
Jesus.
Robyn, Kitchener, Ontario:
“We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy, always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light.”
Colossians 1:11-12 NLT
Rena, Tulsa. “Because of the LORD’s great love [I am] not consumed, for his compassions never fail.” Lamentations 3:22 NIV (1984)
Holly from Benton, AR:
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men,”
Colossians 3:23
Cris from Mooresville, IN
Psalm 51:10 KJV
Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
Shera. Lynchburg, Va
Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting. James 1:17
Elena from Elma, NY
Psalm 139:13-14 NIV
You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
Rachel, Fort Smith, AR
“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.”
(Psalm 20:7 NIV)
Taylor from Elma, NY
Deuteronomy 1:21 (NIV)
Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
GOD LOVES YOU!!!:)
Taylor from Elma, NY
Deuteronomy 1:21 (NIV)
Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
Jesus loves you! 🙂
Jan, Glen Burnie, MD
Psalm 15:1-2, NIV
Lord, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill?
He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from his heart
The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” NIV
Anne | Phoenix | Proverbs 13:3 (NET)
The one who guards his words guards his life,
but whoever is talkative will come to ruin.
Mindy- Andalusia, AL
I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. (John 15:5 NIV)
Mary, Rancho Mirage
“A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back”
Proverbs 29:11 (ESV)
Susan, Knoxville.
“You are my witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and my servant whom I have chosen, that you may know and believe me and understand that I am He. Before me no god was formed, nor shall there be any after me. I, I am the LORD, and besides me there is no savior. Isaiah 43:10-11 ESV
Janet, Springfield MO
2 Corinthians 4:17 ESV
For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison.
“Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 NLT
Donna Jackson, Grant, Alabama
“Neither this man nor his parents sinned,”, said Jesus, “but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him. John 9:3, NIV
Wendy, Plano, TX
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Phil 4:8 NIV
Louise Denton
Sacramento, CA
I will praise God’s name in song
and glorify him with thanksgiving.
Psalm 69:30
Tracy from Aurora, CO
Let all that I am praise The Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me.
Psalms 103:2 (NLT)
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things.
Philippians 4:8 NIV
Natalie; Leesburg, GA; “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.” 1Corinthians 1:27 (NIV)
Heather Haan, O’Fallon, MO
Guide me into your truth and teach me. For you are the God who delivers me; on you I rely all day long.
Psalm 25:5 (NET Bible)
Pat S., Lago Vista, TX.
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
Karen – Leeds, AL
Jesus replied: “ Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment.”
Matthew 22:37-38 NIV
Jinga, West Palm Beach, FL
In all your ways acknowledge himand he will make your paths straight.
PROVERBS 3:6
Cory, Las Vegas
For whatever is in your heart determines what you say.
Matthew 12:34b
Sandy, Ft. Gibson, OK
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.
Phil. 4:8 NIV
Carissa, Benton AR: “Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise-the fruit of lips that openly profess his name.” Hebrews 13:15 NIV
Mariposa Sivage – Albuquerque NM
Sorry I am so late have been traveling for work.
How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word… I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against against you.
Psalm 119:9, 11
Kylie, Wichita, KS, Proverbs 31:16-18 (NIV)
She considers a field and buys it;
out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.
She sees that her trading is profitable,
and her lamp does not go out at night.
Laura Beth, Jackson
“But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory of those people [evil spirits], because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world.”
1 John 4:4 NLT
Natalie from Perry, Ga: “You thrill me, Lord, with all you have done for me!I sing for joy because of what you have done”. Psalm 92:4 NLT
Jennifer,Chattanooga;
“But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight,” declares the Lord. Jeremiah 9:24 ESV
Carin Stewart, Greenville KY He put a new song in my mouth, a hym of praise to our GOd. Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in Him. Psalm 40:3 NIV
Jacqueline, Lancaster Co PA
Psalms 25:5 (NET)
Guide me into your truth and teach me.
For you are the God who delivers me;
on you I rely all day long.
Lori Behrens
Granbury, Tx
and having shod YOUR FEET WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE GOSPEL OF PEACE;
Ephesians 6:15 NASB
Proverbs 22:6 NLT
Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.
Julie, Broken Arrow, OK
You thrill me, Lord, with all you have done for me! I sing for you because of what you have done. Psalm 92:4 (NLT)
Alicia ~ Rome,GA
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. (Galatians 6:9 ESV)
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. Philippians 2:3-4
Amy S. Lawrenceville, GA
James 3:17, NLT
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere.