October 24th, 2014 
The Lord saved me later in life at age 38. For many years as I read my bible, and I’d think, “Wouldn’t it be great to memorize a whole Psalm?” I always wanted to memorize Psalm 1, but never thought I’d be able to!
As the Lord grew me in faith, I began writing scriptures on note cards to memorize while I took walks. Back then, I didn’t understand how important it was …
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October 10th, 2014 
A dear friend of mine sent me a video on Facebook. While viewing the video, I was in simple awe and amazement at what I was seeing. This woman was reciting the first chapter of the book of Ruth. She wasn’t reading it—she was actually reciting it. I wanted so badly to learn how she learned to do it, so after some searching, I was able to find her blog, and e-mailed her. …
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October 3rd, 2014 
(photograph from Karrie Denise Photography)
It’s hard for me to sit and write my story as I am just an ordinary woman. I pray the Lord’s name will be praised as I convey my heart in this short story.
In 1998, Steve and I were married and made our first home in Anchorage, Alaska where Steve was raised. In 2000 we were overwhelmed when God blessed us with a baby boy—Alex.
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September 30th, 2014 
Beginners’ questions give me a rush of adrenaline. I’m eager to help anyone avoid some common pitfalls because I had no one to ask when I started memorizing more than 20 years ago. I began with the book of Ephesians, but I don’t recommend it. I’ve seen too many people quit because a lengthy passage got the best of them. The long road ahead overwhelmed them before they’d built up confidence that they …
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September 23rd, 2014 
Do you ever feel overwhelmed with the expectations put on Christ-followers? • feed the homeless, help the orphans and widows, visit the prisoners • fight for justice • go to Africa • reach out to neighbors • cook meals, clean house • be a loving spouse, raise godly offspring • and don’t forget to put together shoe boxes at Christmas All good things but the list never ends.
Did you know that …
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