Saturday, September 20, 2025

Seven Bible Verses for Kids to Memorize

Bible Verses for Kids to Memorize
Bible Verses for Kids to Memorize

Bible Verses for Kids to Memorize

Helping children memorize Bible verses is one of the most meaningful gifts parents and teachers can offer. Memorizing Scripture not only grounds kids in their faith but also helps them grow cognitively, socially, and emotionally. By instilling God’s Word in their hearts early on, children build a foundation that will guide them for life.  Today, to help your kids get started, we are highlighting seven Bible verses for kids to memorize.

The Benefits of Memorizing Scripture

Cognitive Growth

When kids memorize Bible verses, they’re strengthening their memory, focus, and language skills. Repetition and recitation engage both short-term and long-term memory. This practice improves concentration and enhances their ability to learn other subjects, such as reading and writing. Just as school lessons expand the mind, Scripture memory sharpens mental capacity while teaching eternal truths.

Social Skills

Sharing Bible verses with others—whether in Sunday school, children’s church, or at home—encourages kids to communicate clearly and confidently. Group memorization activities foster teamwork, cooperation, and encouragement. Children learn to celebrate each other’s progress, building positive social connections rooted in God’s Word.

Emotional Strength

Memorized verses become tools kids can draw upon in moments of fear, sadness, or uncertainty. Verses about God’s love, peace, and guidance provide comfort and reassurance. Having Scripture hidden in their hearts equips children with hope and resilience, reminding them that they are never alone.

Easy Bible Verses for Kids to Learn

When working with young children, shorter and simpler verses are most effective. Here are some age-appropriate and meaningful options:

  • John 3:16“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

  • Psalm 119:105“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”

  • Ephesians 6:1“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.”

  • Philippians 4:13“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

  • Proverbs 3:5“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:16“Rejoice always.”

  • Psalm 56:3“When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.”

Tips for Helping Kids Memorize Verses

  1. Make It Fun – Turn memorization into a game with flashcards, songs, or hand motions. Kids learn best when they’re enjoying the process.

  2. Practice Daily – Just a few minutes each day can help children retain what they’ve learned. Repetition is key.

  3. Use Visual Aids – Post verses on the fridge, in bedrooms, or on a family chalkboard. Seeing God’s Word often reinforces memory.

  4. Apply the Verses – Encourage kids to use their verses in everyday situations, such as praying before bed or sharing with a friend.

Planting Seeds for a Lifetime

Teaching kids to memorize Bible verses is about more than just reciting words. It’s planting seeds of truth that will grow with them throughout their lives. By helping children hide God’s Word in their hearts, parents and teachers equip them with the wisdom, strength, and encouragement they need for every season of life.

Whether you’re starting with simple verses or moving on to longer passages, the benefits are profound. Encouraging Scripture memory builds faith, sharpens the mind, strengthens friendships, and comforts the heart—making it one of the most valuable spiritual habits a child can develop.

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Responding Biblically to the Assassination of Charlie Kirk

Responding Biblically to the Assassination of Charlie Kirk
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It has been one week since Charlie Kirk, the conservative founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.  I was shocked.  My country was shocked, and I soon realized the entire world was shocked.  Responses started pouring in immediately.  I spent the next several days reading post after post and watching video after video.  I had watched Charlie's ministry for several years.  I knew he was popular, but I had no idea his influence reached around the world.  My heart is still heavy.  Charlie was a brilliant young man of 31 years with a beautiful, Godly wife and two very young children.  His future was incredibly bright.  Only God knows the impact Charlie would have had on the world if he had been allowed to live out his future.  But that future won't happen for him now, not here on Earth.  Charlie Kirk's life was ended by a coward who chose murder over dialogue.  How should I respond to this senseless tragedy?  Honestly, I have been at a loss for words.  I've spent the week since Charlie's assassination grieving with people here locally and with others whose posts I've read and videos I've watched - sometimes with tears.  As for my personal response, I've had no idea what to write.  My heart is shattered, so responding Biblically to the assassination of Charlie Kirk has, for me, been more private than public.  However, Charlie's boldness was inspiring, so I'm making my best effort to express my heart here on the blog about what happened and, if you are reading this, how we can move forward into the seasons ahead with the boldness that Charlie Kirk modeled for those of us who admired him.

Responding Biblically to the Assassination of Charlie Kirk

We can turn to Jesus.

I've seen a few people make negative remarks about pastors who didn't mention Charlie's assassination during church this past Sunday.  While I'm glad our pastor appropriately mentioned this senseless tragedy, and I lean toward the idea that all pastors should have, it's not up to me to dictate what pastors preach.  That's between them and God, as they trust the Holy Spirit to speak through them during their sermons.  

I appreciated Brandon Lake's response when he spoke to his followers about the time he took to process what happened before he went public with it.  Keep in mind that some of us take a little longer to process events to respond appropriately.

When something tragic happens, the first place we should turn to is not social media, YouTube, blogs, or other websites.  We should turn to the very source of truth, knowledge, wisdom, and comfort - Jesus.

We can turn to Scripture.

If you've been a Christ-follower for a while, you've probably heard at least one person say that the Bible is God's love letter to us.  God speaks to us through His Word.  The Bible isn't just pages and ink.  It's God's living and active voice.

For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, even penetrating as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.  (Hebrews 4:12)

Here are a few other Bible verses to comfort us during times of loss.

There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every matter under heaven - a time to give birth and a time to die; a time to plant and a time to uproot what is planted.  (Ecclesiastes 3:1-2)

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life; the one who believes in Me will live, even if he dies, and everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?"  (John 11:25-26)

And He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away. (Revelation 21:4)

Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will also help you, I will also uphold you with My righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10)

Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many rooms; if that were not so, I would have told you, because I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I am coming again and will take you to Myself, so that where I am, there you also will be. And you know the way where I am going. (John 14:1-4)

For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

The Lord is my shepherd, 
I will not be in need.
He lets me lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside quiet waters.
He restores my soul;
He guides me in the paths of righteousness
For the sake of His name.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I fear no evil, for You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You have anointed my head with oil;
My cup overflows.
Certainly goodness and faithfulness will follow me all the days of my life,
And my dwelling will be in the house of the Lord forever.  (Psalm 23)

We can turn down the noise.


After we have turned to Jesus and found comfort in His Word, we might start reading what other people have to say about the tragedy that troubles us.  We might watch a lot of videos.  I certainly did after Charlie's death.  However, let's not get caught up in theories, half-truths, or flat-out lies.  Let's focus on what we know to be true.  In this case, my heart aches for what we know to be true.

Charlie's life was taken much too soon.  He was an intelligent young man with a bright future ahead.  God's plan for Charlie was good, but Charlie was too much of a threat to the enemy, so the enemy quieted him by killing him, using a young man to do it.

We know Charlie's wife, Erika, and two young children grieve an unimaginable grief.  A young wife has lost her young love.  Two babies have lost their daddy.  I can't even begin to imagine the pain this family is suffering.  

Charlie's parents lost a beloved son.  My husband and I have three grown children here on Earth and one in Heaven.  No parent should ever have to bury a child, but Charlie's parents lost their son in such a public and tragic way.  Who knows how many times they have relived the moment they realized their son was gone, and everything within them must have begged to have him back.  I don't know much about Charlie's parents, but I'm praying for God, who created Charlie and blessed the Kirks with him almost 32 years ago, to hold them and comfort them like only He can.

The shooter's parents lost their son, too.  I don't know anything about this family, but one thing I am certain of is that they will never be the same.  Their son will either spend a lifetime in prison or face the death penalty.  

We can turn to prayer.


We've turned to Jesus.  We've turned to Scripture.  We've filtered facts through all the noise.  Now we know how to pray.  Or we still don't know how to pray because there is too much hurt, too much pain, and too much sorrow.  It's all just too much, but again, we can turn to God and His Word for help with that as well.  When we can't find the words, His Holy Spirit intercedes for us. 
Now in the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know what to pray for as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words; and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. (Romans 8:26-28)

We can turn to Healing.


Heartache will linger for a while, perhaps forever, but those closest to Charlie Kirk have made it more than clear that his ministry will continue.  I knew he was popular, but I had no idea how far his reach was.  Since Charlie Kirk's death, evil has been evident in those who celebrate such a horrific tragedy, but I'm choosing to focus on the revival I see happening all over the world.  Millions of people in countries all over the globe are paying respects to Charlie and his family and also vowing to live boldly for Jesus as Charlie did.  Yesterday, I read that Turning Point USA has received over 50,000 new applications for its chapters in high schools and colleges across the United States. 

Our church was packed out this past Sunday.  We had to bring out extra chairs until we almost ran out of them.  A sister church in our area baptised 20 people - TWENTY PEOPLE on one Sunday!  

Lives are changing.  People are turning to Jesus.  People are deciding to live more boldly for the cause of Christ, not just in the USA, but around the world.  

The movement is just beginning.

The movement is just beginning, and I want to be part of it.  I'm not sure what that looks like just yet.  I'm a 55-year-old grandmother, but I do know this:

I'll resolve to be the wife to my husband, the kind of wife God created me to be, and the kind of wife my husband deserves.

I'll resolve to be the mother God created me to be, the kind of mother my children deserve.

I'll resolve to be the Nonnie God created me to be to my granddaughter and any grandchildren God gives me in the future.  God has given me the blessing of influencing another generation, and I do not take that responsibility lightly.  Every time my grandchildren look my way, I want them to see Jesus in me.

I'll resolve, like so many others over the past week, to live more boldly for Jesus no matter the cost.  This is no time to shy away from hard topics.  Years ago, I saw a meme that said something like, 'Let me live my life such that when my feet hit the floor in the morning, the devil cries, "Oh no!  She's up!"'  

That meme was meant to be funny, but it's true.  That's the way I want to live, whether my life remains simple or becomes something else.  I want my life to be a threat to the enemy.  If I ever have to die for a cause, then let it be for the cause of Christ.  I heard another phrase this week that resonated with me.  I think whoever said it was referring to the evil celebrations over Charlie's assassination.  I'll end this post with that statement because I can relate to it.

"I hope that I live the rest of my life in such a way that when I die, the demons rejoice over my death, too."

Go live your life abundantly in Jesus today,
Tina

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Monday, September 15, 2025

HEARTBEAT: A Prolife Novel

HEARTBEAT: A Prolife Novel
HEARTBEAT: A Pro-life Novel

The following was my book launch post on a different website, before I decided to move everything here.  

Heartbeat is Finally Released and is Available Now!

I am thrilled to announce that my novel, Heartbeat, is now available! This is a story that I’ve poured my heart and soul into, and I’m over the moon to finally be able to share it with the world. Heartbeat is more than just a novel. It’s a testament to the strength of womanhood and the importance of relationships, but mostly it is a testament to faith in God who creates life. It’s a tale that is sure to touch your heart and, hopefully, inspire you in unexpected ways.

The Story

Heartbeat explores the lives of three young women: Angela, Jessica, and Sarah. Each woman grapples with her own set of challenges, but they all have one thing in common: they all face unplanned pregnancies. Angela, Jessica, and Sarah represent different walks of life, but their situations bring them together in a story that is simultaneously heartrending and uplifting. More importantly, their stories testify to the strength and resilience of women who put their trust in God, particularly when faced with unplanned pregnancies.

The Unlikely Connection

Enter Emily, a student at Pleasant Grove University. Emily volunteers her time at the local pregnancy care center where Angela, Jessica, and Sarah seek help. Despite her own challenges, Emily commits to making a difference in the lives of these women. Furthermore, Emily’s story intertwines with those of Angela, Jessica, and Sarah, creating a tapestry of hope, faith, mercy, grace, and forgiveness.

One Purpose Under Heaven

Finally, the circumstances surrounding each situation bring them all together for one purpose under heaven: saving lives, one heartbeat at a time. Through their journeys, they discover the true meaning of the sanctity of human life. They learn that every heartbeat matters, and that each life, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant, is precious. This is a story makes you think, makes you feel, and, above all, makes you appreciate the miracle of every single life, every single heartbeat inside the wombs of their mothers.

Why “Heartbeat”?

I chose the title, “Heartbeat,” with much thought and deliberation. It symbolizes the very essence of life. Every heartbeat represents a life, a potential, a future. Each heartbeat in this story – whether it’s the literal heartbeat of a child in the womb, or the metaphorical heartbeat of a woman facing her fears – is a testament to the power of placing your faith in God who is sovereign over all things, over all situations, over all pregnancies, planned and unplanned, over every life He creates from conception until earthly death.

Get Your Copy Today!

My novel, Heartbeat is more than just a book; it’s an experience. It’s a journey into the lives of women who are just like us – flawed, strong, and incredibly resilient. It testifies to the power of faith and the beauty of every single heartbeat. I invite you to join Angela, Jessica, Sarah, and Emily on their journey.

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Thank You!

I am grateful for your support and can’t wait for you to dive into the pages of Heartbeat. If you enjoy the story, don’t forget to leave a review on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or any other online bookstore where Heartbeat is available.

Again, thank you for your support.

May each of you who are reading this post live abundantly in Jesus,

Tina

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