Hi Friends!
When Christmas is over
and everything is put away until next year,
I think the house looks a bit empty.
Do you feel that way?
For now-
I like to start with the mantle-
I had made Hot Apple Cider during the Holiday's.
I saved the jug from the recycle bin-
washed and soaked off the label,
used acetone to remove the expiration date.
Then I put it on the mantle with a couple cotton stems.
And that's the winter mantle for now-
Next I start to remove key words.
Study by reading over a few times,
then you can fill the words back in,
OR
Keep erasing words until you have it memorized.
A chalkboard works great for this.
As I get older it is SO MUCH HARDER to memorize scripture.
I'm hoping that this may help someone else.
Maybe you have some suggestions to share with me :)
What a great idea for memorizing scripture!
ReplyDeleteThanks Angela,
DeleteMy old brain needs all the help I can get!
:) xo Lisa S
I had forgotten about that technique. I used to use it in church club a long time ago. Another way is to write down the first letter of each word. F G S L T W ... for John 3:16. You can write it on a recipe card and take it with you to appointments where you have to wait.
ReplyDeleteLady Pamela,
DeleteThanks for sharing your tip! Another great idea. What a wonderful way to use time that normally would be wasted.
XO Lisa S
This is a beautiful idea and I love the chalkboard! Just yesterday I read a version of those same verses I had never even heard of. It read this way ... "Reckon it nothing but joy ... whenever you find yourself hedged in by various trials, be assured that the testing of your faith leads to power of endurance." (James 1:2-3, Weymouth). "Power of endurance"- yes, please. Blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Joanne! I love the version you shared. It's so positive :)
DeleteAll the best to you,
xo Lisa S
Wow!! Your idea is awesome and unique!!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteLisa S
Great idea! We do that with our kids sometimes, and it’s helpful for all of us. Love that you’re memorizing scripture. I want to get back in the habit. Have a great rest of your week Lisa!
ReplyDeleteMarielle,
DeleteIt worked so well when we were kids Hey, I need all the help I can get. We used to love singing our Bible verses. It also works,
Thanks for the visit. I loved it. Have a great week :)
xo Lisa S
This is such a great idea! I always feel like the house is so empty when Christmas is all put up, but your mantle is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks Abby!
Deletexo Lisa S
I definitely feel like the house looks empty once I put Christmas away. I like to keep up one garland with a string of lights on it just to keep lighting the dark, long days of winter here in North Idaho. I love how you reused the apple cider jar, so pretty and such a good idea! I love you chalkboard idea too for memorizing scripture. I have a chalkboard in my kitchen that has hung on my wall empty for months! I may just need to use your scripture memory idea with it.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Annie
Hi Anne,
DeleteI kept a string of lights up also :) It must be cold in Idaho.
We have friends that just moved there- it's tempting.
I'm almost embarrassed to say how warm it is here. My winter decor is me pretending it's cold.
xo Lisa S
Oops! I didn't realize I was commenting as "Unknown"! I am the one who wrote the last comment. :)
ReplyDelete;)
DeleteThat is a lovely mantle for winter. Pinned.
ReplyDeleteThank you Joanne!
DeleteI appreciate the pin.
So nice to have you stop by-
xo Lisa S
Scripture on a chalkboard on the mantle ... brilliant and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBless this!
Thanks Linda!
DeleteI have a long house with the living room in the middle- so I pass it by MANY times during the day. I'm so glad you visited today.
xo Lisa S
What an interesting coincidence (When God does a miracle and decides to remain anonymous). Our adult Sunday School class just started a study of James! The situations the early apostles faced parallel some we do today. I have copies of the Serenity Prayer all over my house--and need it daily!
ReplyDeleteKathy,
DeleteWe are also studying James. It really does apply for times like these.
xo Lisa S
I love this idea for keepers scripture in front of your eyes as well.as helping with memory work!
ReplyDeleteMichele,
DeleteThank you so much. I walk past so many times, the repetition is good for my memory :)
xo Lisa S
Great way to memorize scripture. The mantle looks beautiful and I love what you've done with the apple cider jar. Thanks for sharing this at our #HomeMattersParty
ReplyDeleteKimberly
DeleteThank you so much! The scripture memory is going well.
I'm so glad I can join you. Thanks for hosting.
xo Lisa S
Your mantle is beautiful, Lisa. Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ's.
ReplyDeleteAnn,
DeleteThank you so much!
xo Lisa S
Great way to reuse that bottle and to memorize the Bible verse, too! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
DeleteIt's so nice to have you visit. Thank you for hosting, I always love to join your party.
xo Lisa S
Your mantle is beautiful and I love your idea for memorizing scripture!
ReplyDeleteThank you Tai East!
DeleteIt's so nice to meet you, I'm so glad you stopped by to say hello.
Have a great week!
xo Lisa S
Lisa, I really like your idea of the chalk board/frame to memorize the scriptures. Lovely mantle.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us at Meraki Link Party.
Have a wonderful week.
Naush
Your mantle looks simple and charming. A great tip for memorizing scripture. Thank you, I will feature your post on the next Blogger's Pit Stop.
ReplyDeleteKathleen
I love your mantle. I am always so sad when the Christmas stuff gets stored away. You made the mantle so cozy. I need to get some cider, so I can use the bottle! 🙂 And, I love your method for memorizing scripture. What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great way to memorize scripture. I love using the BibleMemory.com website/app to memorize because it does something similar with removing every other word (then swapping to remove the other half). It takes me longer to memorize a passage than it does the kids, but it's worth it! :)
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