Our Savior Is Beautiful

This song has been running through my mind for days on end, and I thought I would share it with all of you.

Our Savior is truly beautiful, and there is nothing in this world that we can do to thank Him enough for all He has done for us.





Beth

Bible Study Podcasts

I have been listening to bible study podcasts I came across through iTunes. These podcasts have helped me know and understand God better. ~ Julie

[Added by Peggy]

You can Download iTunes HERE. Then search for Bible Studies.

When you click on bible study podcasts above, it will look like this:

(this one shouldn't work)

10 reasons why each of us needs to study the book of Proverbs.

Standard Podcast [8:41m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup |

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WEEKLY MEMORY VERSE

It's a new week to be accountable, and share our Weekly Memory Verse & insights.

This was our Memory Verse for this past week #28

from "Embracing the Word" memory cards:

For I am not ashamed of the gospel,

for it is the power of God for salvation

to everyone who believes,

to the Jew first and also to the Greek.

Romans 1:16

(NASB)

So how did you do?

HOW does this verse from God's Word speak to you?

What was revealed to you as you worked on memorizing it?

Please share with us on how this verse speaks to you & LINK here this week!

We are continuing with

our NEW verse

for this next week

Week 29

Jesus said to him,

“I am the way, and the truth, and the life;

no one comes to the Father but through Me.”

John 14:6 (NASB)

This one of my favorites & first verse I memorized in Spanish

REMEMBER you can memorize any version.

Remember to memorize the reference verse as well like John 14:6

so when you share it, you'll know where to find it.

JOIN US

in

B.I.B.L.E.

Weekly Memory Verse

from the "Pinch Hitter" ~ Peggy

Notice it says "WEEKLY" which means any day of the week, you can/could post your reflection or what God is speaking to you about the verse of the week, then Link up & share with us :)

Last week in one of my comments, this site was left on Memorization software & just want to share it with everyone:

http://www.memorizehisword.com/

Chuck Swindoll wrote, “I know of no other single practice in the Christian life more rewarding,

practically speaking, than memorizing Scripture... No other single exercise pays greater spiritual

dividends! Your prayer life will be strengthened. Your witnessing will be sharper and much more

effective. Your attitudes and outlook will begin to change. Your mind will become alert and observant. Your confidence and assurance will be enhanced. Your faith will be solidified”

(Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life [Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994], p.61).

EMBRACE HIS WORD

GUARD HIS WORD IN YOUR HEART & MIND!

Thanks for participating!

WEEKLY MEMORY VERSE

This was last week's Memory Verse

from "Embracing the Word" memory cards:

And the Word became flesh,

and dwelt among us,

and we saw His glory,

glory as of the only begotten

from the Father,

full of grace and truth.

John 1:14 (NASB)

HOW did this verse from God's Word speak to you as you worked on memorizing it?

Please share with us on how this verse speaks to you & LINK here!

The NEW verse

for next week

Week 28

For I am not ashamed of the gospel,

for it is the power of God for salvation

to everyone who believes,

to the Jew first and also to the Greek.

Romans 1:16

(NASB)

REMEMBER you can memorize any version.

JOIN US

in

B.I.B.L.E.

Weekly Memory Verse

from the "Pinch Hitter" ~ Peggy

Notice it says "WEEKLY" which means any day of the week, you can/could post your reflection or what God is speaking to you about the verse of the week, then Link up & share with us :)

WEEKLY MEMORY VERSE

This was last week's Memory Verse

from "Embracing the Word" memory cards:

“Worthy are You,

our Lord and our God,

to receive glory and honor and power;

for You created all things,

and because of Your will they existed,

and were created.”

Revelation 4:11

(NASB)

This is how I had to break this down, phrase by phrase, line by line, to get it all in my head. But I got it...how about YOU?

And just as important HOW is this verse from God's Word speaking to you?

Please share with us on how this verse speaks to you & LINK here!

The NEW verse

for

Week 27

And the Word became flesh,

and dwelt among us,

and we saw His glory,

glory as of the only begotten

from the Father,

full of grace and truth.

John 1:14 (NASB)

*my breakdown again; 6 lines & the reference makes 7 parts

REMEMBER you can memorize any version.

JOIN US

in

B.I.B.L.E.

Weekly Memory Verse

from the "Pinch Hitter" ~ Peggy

Notice it says "WEEKLY" which means any day of the week, you can/could post your reflection or what God is speaking to you about the verse of the week, then Link up & share with us :)

Maybe we should do it like a "contest", and when you have it memorized...LINK here to tells us, you GOT it!!! Then next Monday, we'll share how God spoke to you about the verse. And who "got it first?" Just trying to get y'all involved again in memorizing & encouraging each of us.

What say you?

WEEKLY MEMORY VERSE

This was last week's Memory Verse from "Embracing the Word" (8 of spades):

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

1 John 1:9 (NASB)

The NEW verse for this Week 26:

“Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they existed, and were created.”

Revelation 4:11 (NASB)

[If I'm following suit correctly, this would be on the 8 of club].

I just brought a deck of cards back from the USA & I plan on putting the verses on each one, makes it easier to carry with you or review!

Why not get a deck & memorize God's Word & make it accessible daily? (on your mirror, take it in your purse or pouch in my case, above your kitchen sink or stove) If you don't want to use a deck of 52 playing cards, you can use index cards. Let's stay accountable & continue with our

B.I.B.L.E.

Weekly Memory Verse

from the "Pinch Hitter" ~ Peggy

[I've posted over at my blog but this is for all of you to continue also! I just noticed that it wasn't posted here yet so I did.]

Notice it says "WEEKLY" which means any day of the week, you can/could post

your reflection or what God is speaking to you about the verse of the week,

then Link up & share with us :)

Weekly Memory Verse

Before I begin this week's memory verse, I would like to thank Peggy for stepping in to pinch-hit for me as my work and family life overwhelmed me.

I also would like to thank those who are participating in this for their patience and understanding.

God and I have come to a new understanding this weekend, and that understanding involves my own personal focus. My focus had been overtaken by my work situation, turmoils occurring almost on a daily basis with my family--and unfortunately, I was dwelling on these.

I was talking with God about all of this, of course. But, I was not listening intently on what He had to say to me. He has given me two words this weekend:

FOCUS

and

REST

Focus on Jesus, and Jesus alone--not all the storms that are going on around me--but how He wants me to react and use these circumstances.

Rest--this I learned this morning from our worship service--Sabbath Rest--work 6 days and one day devoted to rest--just as God did when He created the universe.

Also, spontaneous rest--those moments of rest just as Mary had when Jesus stopped by Martha's house. Martha welcomed Jesus and the apostles into her home, but she was too busy and distracted to sit at His feet--rest and learn--as Mary did.

Jesus' burdens upon us are light and easy. Any burdens that I am finding heavy laden--weighing me down--are expectations that I have placed upon myself or expectations that others have placed upon me. And we are right back to focus and rest to relieve those burdens.

All of this being said, we'll now move on to last week's memory verse which I did take the time to memorize:

For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain....Philippians 1:21 (NASB)

We must remember that this is the Apostle Paul writing--a letter to Philippi--from prison. He has been shipwrecked, beaten, stoned, flogged, hungry, thirsty, naked.

Let's break this short verse into two:

For to me, to live is Christ--This is far more than just imitating Jesus. This is Jesus moving into your heart, your mind, your soul, your body; so that Jesus life is lived through you.

We are to show the life of Jesus in the best possible way, the most pleasing setting (ourselves)--so that others will come to Him. He is to come first in our lives--before anyone or anything else.

This is through our very actions, words, facial expressions, perhaps just a touch at the right moment. We live in a basically noncaring society, and when people are shown the care and love of Jesus Christ, sometimes they don't know how to react. It is our job to instruct them in His love.

As I have gone back and reread what I have written so far, I realize that my Christian living is substandard a lot of the time--a hurtful word spoken here, an irritated look there--oh, I could go on!! Thank God for His mercy and forgiveness for we all live substandardly--sometimes more so than others.

The second part of this short, power-packed verse says and to die is to gain.

Paul's life was a wonderful fellowship with our Lord. But, to Paul, his own death meant that this would lead to an even more intimate relationship with Jesus.

The word gain means a "success" or a "win"--and to Paul dying was a winning situation--just as death should be to all those who believe that Jesus is our salvation.

We do not fear death because death will bring us closer to our goal--spending eternity with Our Lord in Heaven.

Christ has not only spoken to us by his life, but has also spoken for us by his death.

-- Søren Kierkegaard

Let's move on to next week's verse which is the 8 of spades from the Embracing the Word cards:

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.....1 John 1:9 (NASB)

If you are participating (and I really would love to see everyone who stops by to at least comment if not participate!), please link up below:

Beth