Lisa Notes: The making of a memory – in which we attempt to recite John 1:1-14

The making of a memory – in which we attempt to recite John 1:1-14

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Ever have one of those “This is a great idea!” moments?

On April 8, I envisioned our family memorizing John 1:1-14 as a team, sweetly rehearsing the verses together each evening.

The seven weeks would culminate in a beautiful and meaningful recitation video, an encouragement to other families to also memorize together.

You know how those moments usually end.

The nightly rehearsals lasted about...a night. And the “meaningful” video, well, we still haven’t made it.

But we did make this one!

[click here if you can't see the video]

If error-filled recall can give you hope to try this with your family, if seeing we sorta-kinda memorized a chunk of scripture together can encourage you, if understanding we did make a memory as we memorized can convince you it’s worthwhile, then you, too, can dream a “This is a great idea!” moment of your own.

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Karen · 673 weeks ago

Loved it. I really should do this with my kids.

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Lisa notes 103p · 673 weeks ago

Yes, you should, Karen. I'd love to see it!
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Denise · 673 weeks ago

Good to see you Sunday! Heading to AR tomorrow, then Dublin June 12th. After El Salvador, swing on by the Emerald Isle. We'll leave the light on for you...

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Lisa notes 103p · 673 weeks ago

I'm so glad I got to see you too, Denise. Your family brings a blessing everywhere you go. Do leave a light on for us--who knows when we might pop in? Almost empty nest and all. :-)
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Julie · 673 weeks ago

I'm laughing with you! It is definitely a FUN "memory maker " scripture-memory post! It's also just bizarre how you can be taking a walk or puttering around the house and just be saying the entire scripture to yourself word for word, and then sit down knowing you are "reciting" it and it all goes out the window...yes???!!! :-p But that's the whole point - to me...that as you apply the learning by rote...repeating it over and over...it is stored away...safe and sound in the brain...and when your spirit needs it...it is THERE! God brings it to mind... LOVE it. You guys are great. :-) {{hugs}} xoxoxo Julie
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Lisa notes 103p · 673 weeks ago

Those moments when scripture pops in your head--yes, those are sweet rewards for putting in the time to memorize. The Spirit knows how the words will bless us, bless others, in times ahead. We can't know. We just get ready for it. Thanks for your encouragement, Julie!
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esharp07 62p · 673 weeks ago

Loved watching you laugh and interact as a family. You are greatly blessed!
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Lisa notes 103p · 673 weeks ago

Indeed I am blessed, Eyvonne. When my daughter is off at college next fall, I can pull out this video and laugh with her. (Or will it make me cry? I don't know! ha.)
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Barbara H. 65p · 673 weeks ago

Enjoyed that! What fun memories!

I'm glad for the break -- maybe I'll finally get caught up on Romans 8, now that graduation is over!
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Lisa notes 103p · 673 weeks ago

The break is good for me, too. I'm heading back into Romans 8 for review for a few weeks. I definitely want to keep it in my head and heart; such powerful truths.
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tinuviel · 673 weeks ago

Love it! Y'all cracked me up too. What a joyous family memory. Thank you for sharing it.
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Lisa notes 103p · 673 weeks ago

We did have some good family fun trying to pull this together. :-) I don't know if I can convince Jeff to ever do it again though. ha.
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fsamons 60p · 673 weeks ago

That was completely awesome!!!! What a memory, I'm impressed and encouraged by you guys... I'm a little scared to do that at my house... I'm not sure a piano bench would hold us... well, me I mean...
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Lisa notes 103p · 673 weeks ago

This piano bench would hold you, Floyd. I don't remember why, but my dad made it when we bought the piano (I was a little girl at the time), and it's held LOTS of people over the years, playing the piano and otherwise. ;-)
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bicroce 44p · 673 weeks ago

so excellent, and I love seeing you and hearing you! Somehow I did not expect the accent!!!
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Lisa notes 103p · 673 weeks ago

And I didn't think I even had an accent. :-)
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Lynn Severance · 673 weeks ago

I loved this, Lisa - every word, every laugh, every expression -" Hallmark Moments", as the saying can sometimes go.

What joy to see a family pulling together like this! I know God was smiling, too and loving the journey ( in the past and now ) you all are taking in memorizing His Word. In His eyes you got it perfect! In our eyes, you did, too!

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Lisa notes 103p · 673 weeks ago

"In His eyes you got it perfect!" I haven't thought of it in that way, Lynn. But I love it. Thanks, sweet friend, for your encouraging spirit, always.
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outsidemywindowinsidemyheart 38p · 673 weeks ago

Okay...so I finish reading Julie's post about the commitment of marriage and come away deep in thought. Then I come over here and TOTALLY enjoyed spending time with your family and laughed right along with you. What an awesome thing it is for onlookers to witness a family who has so much fun together...and around committing Scripture to memory together! AWESOME!

A special treat for me was to hear your voice, Lisa. I loved hearing you speak with your daughter and husband...and I loved hearing you laugh. Your voice sounds so much like a dear friend of mine who went Home to be with the Lord five years ago.

And Jenna has such an infectious laugh! Loved it!

Thank you for sharing!

Love you!

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Lisa notes 103p · 673 weeks ago

So glad you got to step into our living room for a few minutes, Dianna. How I would love to have you in person, to talk together and laugh together!
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Kristy · 673 weeks ago

I love it!! How fun y'all were, errors and all!
It does give us hope it can be done, and fun too!

Thanks for posting!

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Lisa notes 103p · 673 weeks ago

Well, I'm not sure how it can be more encouraging than discouraging :-), but that is my prayer. Thanks, Kristy.
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beverleyhirst63 50p · 673 weeks ago

Now that brightened my day and made me laugh - now what were you all saying :) lovely.
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Lisa notes 103p · 673 weeks ago

You're next with a video, right??? :-)
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beverleyhirst63 50p · 673 weeks ago

It would be nice to make a video - not quite there yet have got to about verse 38
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Amber · 673 weeks ago

Baha! :]

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Lisa notes 103p · 673 weeks ago

Oh, you laugh now, but we'll get our turn when it's you, Adam, and Lillie some day. :-) I don't want to imagine yet Lillie being 17!
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Paula · 672 weeks ago

So fun! And inspiring.

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Shonda · 672 weeks ago

That is awesome, Lisa! I hope to do that someday with my kids!

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thekatieorr 2p · 672 weeks ago

Smiling. Laughing. Love it!!

Great job, and thanks so much for sharing!!!

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joyceandnorm 27p · 672 weeks ago

Love it!! So fun. I am definitely going to try to get everyone on board with the next one. :)
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Brooke Espinoza · 672 weeks ago

This was great! What a neat thing to do with the family!
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