!!!Exclamation Marks!!!

I just read the editor's note in the magazine, "Real Simple". (July 2010 issue) She states something very interesting that I had never really thought about before. She quotes a lady, Monika Kochhar,"Sometimes I think Americans must have invented the exclamation mark--it's their state of mind."

I do use exclamation marks often in writing or leaving posts. It really does stand out! It brings the text to life and if used in conversation really brings your words to life.

After reading the editorial, I began to think. Am I living an exclamation mark life? Does what I say and how I live stand out and excite others for Jesus or simply encourage them? Check this out..."I want to live for Jesus."....OR...."I want to live for Jesus!" They both say the same thing...but which one is brought to life...which one encourages you or brings a smile to your face?

Just something to consider....I hope you choose to live an exclamation mark life. Energy comes from a wonderfully super natural Source...Jesus!!! Live it!

~Memorization~

I was recently presented with a challenge by a group I belong to on Facebook.

The challenge was to memorize a very good book of the Bible...what book isn't good (grins), but I believe I need to work on something that will be taken to heart at this time in my life.

When I was in high school, I memorized James. I like James because it is broken up in little "chunks" of what I call "mini-sermons" and it is easy to memorize because of that.

In challenge...author Janet Pope of "Revive Our Hearts" says:

You Need Hunger From the radio series: His Word in My Heart with Janet Pope

Would you say you have the kind of discipline you would need to memorize large portions of Scripture? Author Janet Pope says there’s a quality far more important than discipline. To memorize, you need hunger.

Memorize Scripture so that you can get to know God, so that you can invite God into your thoughts, so that you can commune with God throughout the day. Memorize because you’re hungry for God’s Word. You need Him. You want Him. When you are praying Scripture, then you’re praying with confidence.

So, I challenge you to memorize a meaningful passage. Before I memorize Romans 12 (for starters) I will study it and "pray" it...then work on memorizing it.

God bless and keep you strong in him!

Kutless- Smile