If I could give you only one piece of advice for life, it would be to memorize Scripture (more here). Ann Voskamp (who I might add, like Patricia is a tremendous photographer) has a wonderful post on memorizing Scripture. If…
Are you counting on your “leaves” lasting?
The world and its desires pass away . . . (1 John 2:17) A few years ago I faced a very busy Fall. I looked over what I could take off my plate and decided to hire the leaves removed…
“Just me and my Bible,” is unbiblical
Sometimes it sounds very spiritual to say, “I read my Bible without consulting any other opinions.” In fact, it is unbiblical. Justin Taylor gives some quotes explaining why. Click here to read them.
Nothing will help you more than Scripture memory
I know of nothing that will help you grow as a believer more than Scripture memory. John Piper speaks below about how to retain verses you have memorized. See this post for help in memorizing. Several other posts on Scripture…
In the wrong place emotionally? Memorize a Psalm in order to be moved.
If you need to be moved from one place emotionally to another: (1) Identify a Psalm that relates to your experience. (2) Systematically memorize it over a period of time. (3) As you do so, experience the movement of the…
Why memorize Scripture?
One of my sabbatical goals is to spend extra time on Scripture memory. But, it doesn’t take a sabbatical! Remember . . . it’s just not that hard. You can memorize Scripture if you follow this approach and give it…
More motivation to memorize Scripture
Charles Bridges: The sudden flash of light leaves no influence. There is no movement from the heart, till the truth is clearly exhibited to the mind, set strongly and constantly in view, deeply pondered and closely applied. The Christian Ministry,…
A new Bible is like fresh snow
I have a new Bible in my cupboard. Once Sabbatical arrives, I will peel the shrink wrapping off and begin devouring it (Jeremiah 15:16). And, my prayer (Psalm 119:18 –-see here) is that God will speak into my life in…
Meditate with pen in hand
One of the things we’re encouraging our leaders to do is to write in their Bibles. When you read the day’s chapter of Proverbs, paraphrase the Proverb that gets your attention (See here). So, today is the 27th. Read Proverbs…
How will your problems be solved?
How much are you really praying about the challenges you face in life? Going through my Scripture memory system today (see these posts), I came across this verse that I started memorizing on September 3, 1993. So, he said to…