Summer is a great time to boost your time on scripture memory.  Our schedules seem to be a little more relaxed and hopefully we will get more time in God's Word.     What are some methods you use to memorize scripture?  I have simple methods listed below and a new one that has become a favorite and helpful in hiding God's Word in my heart - Scripture Typer.   1.  Use index cards and keep them handy. 2.  Tape scripture all over my house (kitchen, laundry room, bathroom mirror and shower ... continue reading...

If you are reading this post and just starting to join us in memorizing Colossians you may be asking yourself - How can I do this?  Well, the simple answer to that question is - Just Start!  Go back to January's post and start at the beginning.  There is no deadline, no time limit, no one keeping track of how quickly you memorize Scripture.  The purpose of these posts is to encourage one another to start memorizing God's Word.    The next area we open up in Susan Heck's booklet - A Call to ... continue reading...

I am enjoying my time memorizing the Book of Colossians so even if I am the only one reading this post I am going to continue on for the year.  Being able to have the resources at hand in this series of posts has been a help to me and I have been blessed by studying on the benefits of memorizing scripture.     The next area Susan Heck brings up in A Call to Scripture Memory is:   When Should we Memorize Scripture?   The Answer - At All Times!!   "This Book of the Law shall not depart ... continue reading...

This is our fourth month in Colossians and I am hoping we still have some ladies with us.  I am working slowly and strategizing new ways to keep my memorizing fresh and steady.  I have been walking in the mornings since the weather has been so beautiful and taking my verses along. Walking early makes it nice to talk out loud to myself without anyone around.  Saying the verses out loud makes a huge difference in my retention.  I must confess that I am behind in the schedule and am working to ... continue reading...

  We are in the third month of memorizing Colossians and I am just checking in to see how everyone is doing.  I had a difficult time last month staying focused and am not where I would like to be in my memorizing of Colossians.  Since we are memorizing only two verses a week, I am hoping to get back on track in March and have taken up an accountability partner at church to help me stay focused during the week.  My dear friend and I are going to encourage each other in our memorizing of God's ... continue reading...