February 2nd, 2016 
Many people start the year deciding to get serious about memorizing Scripture. Here it is February already and inertia keeps some of us stuck in our familiar routine instead of venturing out. I, for one, haven’t decided yet what to memorize this year. I’ll let you know when I decide, and I will invite you to join me.
Meanwhile I want to offer some tips for newcomers and reminders for veteran memorizers.
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January 26th, 2016 
When I speak to audiences about Scripture memory, the subject of legalism often surfaces during the Question & Answer time. People want to warn me about getting too legalistic about all this memorizing. While I do understand their concern, it’s obvious they’ve missed my whole motivation.
Legalism, by definition, is the strict observance to man-made rules, regulations and laws, based on the misguided assumption that adhering to this code of conduct is a means …
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January 5th, 2016 
When it comes to goal setting, it’s hard to find the balance between stretching yourself to accomplish noble things, and keeping them realistic and reachable. I love setting goals, and working toward them. Last year, I was a little too ambitious on my goal setting and felt a measure of disappointment at year’s end.
There’s a saying out there “It’s better to aim for the stars and hit only the moon, than …
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December 15th, 2015 
In Matthew’s gospel, right after the birth of Jesus, he writes about some unexpected visitors, Magi from the east, seeking the whereabouts of the One who has been born king of the Jews. “We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him” Matthew 2:2.
Matthew, a Jew himself, writing to a Jewish audience, first tells about gentiles who come to worship the Messiah, while the Jewish establishment stays …
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December 8th, 2015 
The greatest story ever told—God sent his Son into the world, as a baby. That’s what Christians celebrate every December.
I love the part about the shepherds. On a clear starry night, while watching over their flocks, an angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the Lord shone around them and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good …
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