One thing that can destroy any spiritual discipline is perfectionism. This is especially true with Scripture Memory. It is much easier to forget scripture after you’ve memorized it than to remember it and keep reviewing it. Here John Piper gives some wise advice on how to integrate memorizing, reviewing, and even forgetting into your spiritual [...]
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The Importance of Forgetting Scripture
Posted in devotion, devotional, devotionals, resources, Scripture Memory, tagged john piper, scripture memory on July 22, 2010 | 5 Comments »
Bible Reading Resources
Posted in Devotional Life, resources, tagged bible reading, resources, the underground, youth retreat on November 20, 2008 | 1 Comment »
resources-for-reading-the-bibleHere’re some resources for reading the Bible. I was gonna pass this out at The Underground (a local youth retreat) but I left the handouts at my office. enjoy
Let the Word of Christ Dwell in You Richly…
Posted in church, Devotional Life, evangelism, resources, tagged bible, reformed, scripture memory on November 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I’m taking this challenge on, and I strongly endorse it for the rest of the Church. How much more impactful would we be in witnessing, counseling, comforting if God’s Word were etched into our brains. I’ve tried Scripture Memory for years with little success. More than anything else I’ve found, this method is a wonderful [...]
The ESV Study Bible? Maybe the best thing in print… ever.
Posted in resources, Uncategorized, tagged biblical studies, esv study bible, learning the bible, resources on October 16, 2008 | 2 Comments »
So, when Rob began going on and on about how great the ESV Study Bible was gonna be, I thought, “ok, here he goes again on another kick. A study bible’s a study bible.” I repent. Shelly bought me the ESV Study Bible for my birthday, and I’m thinking about quitting my job and letting [...]