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 —Â The fool says in his heart, âThere is no God.â
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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
Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.
1 John 3:18 NIV
Cathy, Easley,SC
Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18(KJV)
Karen: Centralia, Mo: Therefore confess your sins to one another and pray for each other so that you may be healed. James 5:16
Tiffany from Jennings, LA:
This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. Hebrews 4:15 (NLT)
Becky, Oklahoma City
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. I Corinthians 1:27 ESV
Laura, Ft. Worth Whether you turn to right or left, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying, this is the way; walk in it. Isaiah 30:21, NIV
Kelly, Chesterfield, Missouri
I have fallen behind on James 1:1-27, so that is where my heart and mind will be. (NIV)
Brenda S Chicago – However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.â (Luke 10:20 NIV)
Tammy Massirer, Crawford, TX. Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth. The first heaven and the first earth had passed away. There was no more sea. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem. It was coming down out of heaven from God. It was made ready like a bride is made ready for her husband. I heard a loud voice coming from heaven. It said, “See! God’s home is with men. He will live with them. He will be their God. God will take away all their tears. There will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All the old things have passed away. Then the one sitting on the throne said, “See! I am making all things new. Write, for these words are true and faithful.” Revelation 21:1-5 (NLV)
andrea – niles, mi
Jeremiah 33:3
âCall to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchablethings you do not know.â
Bonnie Wallace, Charleston SC
“And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:20b (NLT)
Tina, Hayden,Idaho
And Jesus answered him,”It is written, You shall worship The Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.” -Luke 4:8 ESV
Lindsey from Iowa City, Iowa
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirableâif anything is excellent or praiseworthyâthink about such things. (Philippians 4:8 NIV)
Erin from Arkansas
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves…”
Philippians 2:3 (NIV)
Annabel, Whitewater, KS
I will sing to the LORD. He has been so good to me.
Psalm 13:6 NIrV
Colossians 2:6-7. NIV. So then just as you received Christ as Lord, continue to live in Him. Rooted and built up in Him, strengthened
In the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness! Sharron Steele. Hartselle, Al
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 a fter me
Is. 41:10 NAS
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Ps. 51:10-13 NAS Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and sustain me with a willing spirit. Then I will teach transgressors Your ways & sinners will be converted to You.
Knoxville, IA
Revelation 5:1-2
ESV
Then I saw in the right hand of him who was seated on the throne a scroll written within and on the back, sealed with seven seals. And I saw a strong angel proclaim with a loud voice, “Who is worthy to open the scroll and break its seals?”
Taylor, Birmingham, AL
Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not cures. Rejoice with those who rejoice. Mourn with those who mourn.
Romans 12: 13-14 NIV
Mary, Marshfield WI
“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 1:6 NIV
I consider that our present suffering are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
Rom. 8:18 NIV
Debbie Kerr
White Lake, MI
Jolie – Cottage Grove, MN
But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.
Romans 8:11 NKJV
Laura, Spearfish, SD
May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ. 2 Thess 3:5 ESV
Diana Anderson, Greenville, KY Genesis 21:19 NIV Then God opened her eyes and she saw a well of water.
Livia
Wick, Scotland
Hebrews 11:6 (NIVUK)
“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.”
And, in Hungarian
ZsidĂłk 11:6
Hungarian New Translation (NT-HU)
“Hit nĂ©lkĂŒl pedig senki sem lehet kedves Isten elĆtt, mert aki az Istent keresi, annak hinnie kell, hogy Ć van; Ă©s megjutalmazza azokat, akik Ćt keresik.”
Beautiful~
May the Lord answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.
Psalm 20:1 NIV
Debi, Merrimack, NH
“Only fools say in their hearts, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and their actions are evil; not one of them does good!” Psalm 14:1 (NLT)
Dawn, Dubuque, IA
âLook to the Lord and his strength; seek his face alwaysâ. Psalm 105:4 NIV
We are experiencing all kinds of trouble, but we arenât crushed. We are confused, but we arenât depressed. We are harassed, but we arenât abandoned. We are knocked down, but we arenât knocked out.
We always carry Jesusâ death around in our bodies so that Jesusâ life can also be seen in our bodies. 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 Common English Bible
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievence against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Colossians 3:12-13
Tracy
Fort Mill, Sc
Colossians 3:12-13 NIV
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgives you.”
Tracy
Fort Mill, SC
Rev 17:14. NIV
They will wage war against the Lamb but the Lamb will triumph over them because He is LORD of lords and KING of kings and with Him will be His called, chosen, and faithful followers.
Carla, Pierre, SD
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Ephesians 6:16 NIV
Judy, Foster City, California
“Have faith in the Lord your God and you will be upheld; have faith in His prophets and you will be successful.”
2 Chronicles 20:20
NIV
LuAnn, Winfield, IA 2 Tim 4:6
For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near.
Yanna Bryan Texas “Where shall I go from Your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from Your Presence?” Psalm 139:7
Annette- Reno, NV
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Phillipians 4:6 NIV
Angela, Houston, TX: Isaiah 30:15 (ESV)
For thus said The Lord God, The Holy One of Israel “in returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.”
Julie from Winston Salem NC –
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
So think clearly and exercise self control . . . So you must live as God’s obedient children. Don’t slip back into your old ways of living to satisfy your own desires. You didn’t know any better then. But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy. For the Scriptures say, “You must be holy because I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:13-16, NLT)
Brandy Reed
Raceland, LA
She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction in on her tongue. Prov. 31:26 NIV
Angel Bowman
Murfreesboro, TN
“The 12 gates were 12 pearls. Each gate was made of one pearl. The street of the city was made of pure gold, as clear as glass.”
Revelations 21:21 GW
Do everything without grumbling or arguing Phil 2:14 NIV
Kim, St. Louis, MO “For if there is first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what one has, and not according to what he does not have.” 2 Cor 8:12
I’m way behind….had a baby 6 weeks ago…but jumping back into my memory work!
“Look the Lord and his strenght. Seek his face always.” Psalm 105:4 NIV
Becky
Murfreesboro, TN
Karen in Mandeville, LA
“For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.” 2nd Timothy 1:7 NASB
Alyssa, Dallas, TX
“For as a young man marries a young woman,so shall your sons marry you,and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride,so shall your God rejoice over you.”
Isaiah 62:5 ESV
Michele ~ Kenosha WI
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
Stephanie – Tampa, FL
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7 NIV