Here’s a great article I found by John Piper about the importance of Scripture Memorization. It’s one worth reading and taking to heart. Why Memorize Scripture? by John Piper By John Piper. © Desiring God. Website: desiringGod.org First, a few testimonies: I have it third hand, that Dr. Howard Hendricks of Dallas Seminary once made the [...]
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Scripture By Heart cont.
Posted in In the Word, tagged Bible, God, John Piper, scripture on September 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Scripture By Heart
Posted in In the Word, tagged Bible, Christianity, scripture memory on September 12, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
A couple of years ago I added one simple step to my morning routine that has changed my life more than anything else. I began memorizing scripture. One of our pastors taught a class on the importance of scripture memory, teaching us a great method so that we could easily remember not only the verse [...]
Gilgal: The Place Where Reproach Rolled Away
Posted in In the Word, tagged circumcision, Colossians 2:11, Ephesians 4:22-23, Gilgal, healed, Joshua 5:1-9, wounded on April 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I hope you are enjoying the book of Joshua as much as I am. It’s filled with reminders of God’s provisions and His faithfulness. Most important, Joshua recounts Israel’s steps to a new beginning. Could anyone use a fresh start? Read Joshua 4:19-24 – Joshua 5: 1-9 What was it like for the men of Israel as [...]
Stones of Remembrance
Posted in In the Word, tagged 1 Peter 2:4-5, believing God, Deuteronomy 6:1-9, Exodus 17:8-16, faith, Joshua 4:1-7, memorial stones, promised land on April 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I heard someone say that knowing and believing God is a continuous cycle. The more you know God the more you believe Him. The more you believe God the more you know Him. It’s true! The more I’ve gotten to know God the more I believe Him to be who He is. I look back [...]
What’s In Your Box?
Posted in In the Word, tagged ark of the covenant, crossing the Jordan, God's Wonders, Jordan, Joshua 3:6-17, stepping out on faith on April 5, 2010 | 2 Comments »
What do you value most? What is your most prized possession that you can’t imagine living without? What if someone asked you to place that dearest possession in a box and carry it to the middle of a raging river; a river that is in fact, at its peak flooding season, bulging with rushing waves? That’s exactly what [...]
Working Wonders
Posted in In the Word, tagged God's Wonders, God's Word, Jericho, Jordan, Joshua 3: 5, promised land, strong and courageous, working wonders on March 31, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Aren’t you thankful for God’s Word? I know I am. When we’re confused, it enlightens. When we’re weary, it refreshes. When we’re lost, it lights the way. When we’re enslaved, it sets us free. It turns our sorrows into joy, our turmoil into peace, and our worries into wonderment. Praise God for His Word that is alive [...]
Joshua 2 Rahab Hides the Spies
Posted in In the Word, tagged do-over, faith, God's redemption, Jericho, Joshua 2:1-11, Rahab, two spies on March 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I had a laughing fit with God this morning! We just had a wonderful time together. As a writer, I’m always checking out books that promise to improve my craft. This past week I began reading one to help me write a best-seller. Ironically, I am halfway through this book and totally confused! This morning, as I was [...]
Joshua 1:1-9 Be Strong and Courageous
Posted in In the Word, tagged God's Word, Joshua 1:1-9, life's journey, obedience, strong and courageous, sword of the Spirit on March 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Where do you want to go? What do you hope to accomplish on your life’s journey? Do you have a plan? I remember the excitement I felt when I graduated from high school and began my first year of college. I opened my university’s list of limitless degrees and began tracing my steps through [...]
