This Is It! Catch Our Final Memory Verse of the Year Here + A Thanksgiving Prayer

November 20, 2018 by Kristi 3 Comments

This is it! It’s our final memory verse.

You guys, we did it! We’ve worked our way through Psalm 34 in 2018. The whole, crazy good Psalm. Just tuck this last, glorious verse into the heart. And that’s it!

I love that this is our last one. Call it a verse of hope and redemption, not condemnation. And honestly, doesn’t it give an Old Testament peek into salvation?

Goodness…

Because memorizing Scripture comes slow to me, I’m still working on holding each of these firm. But that’s okay. My humanity continues to try. And if you’re still repeating, writing, and reciting Psalm 34, that’s okay too. Let’s stay familiar. Find our way around. It’ll get tucked in there if we just keep pressing toward the goal.

Past Verses

Past verses from this year and previous years are on THIS Pinterest board as well as posts concerning methods for memorization. Find past verses also by typing #WORD18, WORD17, or #ScriptureBank16 in the search section below.

Next Year’s Memory Verse Program

What’s in story for memory scriptures next year? Look for more information in December. And as a reminder, you have permission to print all #WORD18 memory verses for your personal use.

Put ’em in a binder. Print and tape them to the bathroom mirror or office wall–like I did below! Hey, it’s even okay to give them to a friend or family member.

Thank you, friend, for journeying together in WORD18. May God’s word truly be alive within us, active and sharper than a two-edged sword. And may others see a difference as we live each day, giving glory to our Father Above.

A Prayer to Grab & Use

iBelieve.com published a Thanksgiving Prayer for Family last week. Here it is, available for us to pray over family this Thanksgiving season and throughout the year.

We’re Almost Done! Grab Your Next-to-the-last Verse Here

November 6, 2018 by Kristi 4 Comments

Don’t you love how each verse of Psalm 34 speaks words of deep, like fingers pointing toward sound and solid direction or love-filled warnings tacked straight to the heart?

We’re memorizing Psalm 34 this year on KristiWoods.net. This is our next to the last verse! (Wow! Right?!) If you haven’t joined us, it’s not too late. Really. There’s no time like “now” to dig into God’s Word.

Find more about our memory program and past verses at this blog link or here on Pinterest.

How to Memorize a Bible Verse

Not sure how to memorize Bible verses? Many of us don’t. No need to feel shy about it. Here’s a link to a few suggestions on KristiWoods.net. Also, my friend Betsy at Faith Spilling Over has a few solid ideas here as well.

How do you best memorize scripture? Let us know in the comments below. Who knows? Your jotted thoughts might be the key to help others grab hold of God’s Word.

Hello biblical literacy.

Coming Soon…a Bible Study!

Stay tuned for FaithFull, a 2019, 1st quarter Bible study here on KristiWoods.net centered on the faith that fills us up.

2019 Memory Verses

Will you be joining us in 2019 to help stamp out biblical illiteracy?

As Christians, we need the Bible. Its verses illuminate a dark path, shedding light for each step we take. How else do we know to make work, parenting, marriage, and every day decisions?

What verses would you like to memorize in 2019 to help better familiarize folks with God’s Word? I’d love to hear. Maybe there’s a theme or specific scriptures? Post your thoughts in the comments below or feel free to email me at Kristi@KristiWoods.net.

Also, make certain to subscribe to KristiWoods.net–if you haven’t already. Be in the know, not missing the information or verses because life grows hectic 😉

Your Input?

Is discouragement your main battle, jealousy, or even offense?

Do you hope to see more posts centered on word studies, devotions, scripture memorization, or…???

This is a call for your input and preferences on or before Friday, Nov. 9.

Would you please offer 5 minutes to answer 5 questions? Your responses to this survey help me create faith-bolstering content for you, other readers, and myself as we walk deeper with God in 2019.

Several of you clicked the survey link listed in Friday’s newsletter. (Subscribe to KristiWoods.net and receive your monthly newsletter and free access to downloads in our subscriber-only library each month.) Your responses are helping already! Thank you.

May KristiWoods.net be a place for us, deepening faith, and our generous God.

God, Do You Still Protect People Like Me?

October 16, 2018 by Kristi 6 Comments

God do you still protect people like me?

Have you ever wondered if God is still in the business of protecting people? Or, maybe He protects others but you hold a nagging suspicion that you’re the exception to the rule.

You and I might wonder the answer. But Psalm 34:20 assures us He protects His righteous ones–every single bone. Psalm 34:20 champions the truth–even when circumstances appear differently or emotions dictate otherwise. (Because aren’t those emotions like rabid animals at times?!)

Grab truth and hold on well, friend. His righteous, every bone, are protected. Heaven awaits!

#WORD18 Memory Verse Program

Psalm 34:20 is our #WORD18 memory verse, the last one for October. We’re nearly finished memorizing Psalm 34 in its entirety. Can you believe it? We have two more verses!

Are you interested in hiding God’s Word in your heart? Do you want ammunition to help fight life’s battles? Ready to pick up that sword God’s given?

It’s not too late to join us as we finish the year. Click here for more information on #WORD18. It’s our scripture memory program, and this year it’s centered on Psalm 34. Yep, an entire Psalm in a year. Rest assured, I’m still working on memorizing the verses, so you’re not alone if you decided to join now.

How to Hide God’s Word

Not sure HOW to hide God’s Word? I get asked that question often. Folks need help with ideas. Me too. Sometimes I simply need to dive in to find refreshment as well. In case you have similar needs or questions, check out this post for ideas. It’s full of 10 ways to help you hide God’s Word.

Does God Love Me? ~ A Reminder

Have you ever had a moment during your walk with Jesus–or maybe even before you became a believer–that you wondered if God loved you? Truth be told, most of us need the reminder at one point or another. I wrote a piece for iBelieve.com on this very topic. It’s called 10 Stories in the Bible to Help You Remember God Loves You.

Have you ever journeyed through the Bible and stumbled upon names of murderers or mean people? Maybe, if you’re like me, you encounter a little-known name and skip right past it. But what if these people offer us powerful lessons? This piece on Crosswalk.com helps us notice those Powerful Lessons from Unexpected Sources in the Bible.

Located In or Near the Tulsa Area?

Come join us for a gallery showing called Story Marks on October 19 in Collinsville, OK. The event showcases women and the story behind their tattoos. And goodness…the stories tug straight at the heart!

I had the privilege of editing each piece. Call ’em powerful–tales of pain, hope, championing, and memorializing. Gather a glimmer into the heart of the woman who wears each tattoo as you read the stories. This wonderful opportunity has potential to reach those timid about gracing church doors.

Nearby? Join us! Have a friend in the area? Share this event with them. It’s only $5–the cost of a coffee at one of the green coffee places we all recognize. 😉 Oh, and feel free… share on your social media, too!