How I began...How you can begin...

I began this Bible memory project during the summer of 2008. As I read Scripture, some verses became impressed on my heart. So I memorized them. Then in January of 2009, I came across an excellent booklet online at:

http://tiny.cc/vf1k5
Or at:
www.fbcdurham.org/FCKeditor/editor/plugins/mediamanager/get.php?id=101

I decided to begin memorizing one of the books I had read during the previous summer, 2 Thessalonians. I had already memorized nine of its verses, and by the end of March, I had completed memorizing the entire book.

The booklet is a suggested memorization plan by Dr. Andrew Davis of First Baptist Church of Durham, NC. Dr. Davis lays out a simple procedure which I found to work for me. Starting at the beginning of the book, simply memorize one verse each day. Each new day, review the verses previously memorized and add the next verse.

Dr. Davis gives practical and proven steps to help the process. It has worked for me. Once the entire book has been memorized, you commit to quoting it, in its entirety for 100 days. After 100 days have been completed, you will quote the book one time per week for the rest of your life to keep it well "hidden in your heart".

I will complete 100 days of review of 2 Thessalonians on July 5. I am currently finishing memorizing Psalm 139. The book of Philippians is next on my list. A small group of people are forming to begin memorizing on Sunday, May 10, 2009.

Will you join me? (You don't have to memorize Philippians to join me, and you don't have to start on May 10. Just jump in and start memorizing!) I would love to encourage you and be encouraged by you. Join my "list of followers". Leave a comment if you'd like.

Happy memorizing!

Terri

I've discovered a treasure

I’ve discovered a hidden treasure, and it’s profoundly affecting my life. It’s a deep, enriching wealth so simple and yet so obvious. I have begun hiding this treasure in my heart. Not in a way that’s meant to be kept a secret, rather, it is a treasure that I value so highly, I keep it tucked away where I jealously guard and protect it, so that it continues to enrich me.

I have begun a daily systematic memorization of the Bible. And not just random verses—I have begun memorizing entire books. Oh, sure, I memorized verses as a Sunday School child and even in adulthood, but what a treasure lies in holding an entire book in my heart! A new revival has begun for me. I have gained deeper insight in God’s word, and experienced Holy Spirit’s guidance into truth.

And it’s not as formidable as it sounds. In fact, I want to share this treasure hunt with you. If you’d like to learn more, continue to read on.