Philadelphia First Church of the Nazarene
Saturday, October 3, was a delightful time of worship with a group of vivacious and caring women. They embraced me and those with me as their own and encouraged my heart greatly.This was… Read more
Abide
"If you abide in me, and my words abide in you..." (John 15:7a)
Since childhood, Scripture memory has been woven into my life—through Christian school, Sunday school, and even at home with a little plastic loaf of bread filled with verse cards. The funny thing is, I’ve never had a great memory. And as my health declined with thick brain fog, memorizing only became harder.
But in God’s kindness, He’s used that weakness to keep me leaning on Him—helping me take in His Word through hearing, reading, studying, memorizing, meditating, praying, and singing.
Along the way, I noticed others who struggled too—or simply wanted someone to memorize with. So I began helping individuals, then small groups, hide God’s Word in their hearts together. That’s what this blog is about.
What you’ll find here: A reflection on a verse or verses, a verse image, a prayer, and maybe a song. I will possibly share a prayer for an upcoming event.
May all and any of what is written here help us live God’s Word in our everyday lives. To Abide.
Abide
October Events Update: Philly First Women, No More Chainz, & Crossing Women
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Events Update: Boardwalk Chapel Concert & 9/11 Ceremony
Board Walk Chapel
Wildwood, New Jersey
Praise God it went well with the Wildwood Boardwalk Chapel concert!
People often would walk more slowly, looking in while we were worshiping in song and sharing. Some would stop and listen, a few…
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Prayer for the Wanderers: James 5:19-20
Verses to Abide In
“My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover…
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Prayer for the Sick: James 5:14-18
Verses to Abide In
“Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will…
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Praise for Vacation
Hey All!
I am so thankful to share that we had a wonderful vacation! I asked for prayer for energy and strength and blessings for our family time, and God answered with a resounding, “Yes!” I felt everyone’s prayers!
Our…
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Pray & Sing Praise: James 5:13
Verse to Abide In
“Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.” James 5:13 ESV
Digging Deeper
From Don Anderson
In essence with those two questions, [James] takes life experiences of…
August Events Update: Full of Joy
Verses to Abide In
“Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.”
Philippians 4:4-5 NLT
From the Heart
Three…
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Patience In Suffering: James 5:7-12
Verses to Abide In
Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You…
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Event Prayer: August Concerts and Such
Photo: February 16, 2026 from a luncheon worship service at Woodside Church in Yardley, PA
From the Heart
It has been a while since I have taken time to use an entire blog to pray for an event, and this…
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Laid Up Treasure: James 5:1-6
Verses to Abide In
1 Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you. 2 Your riches have rotted and your garments are moth-eaten. 3 Your gold and silver have corroded, and their corrosion…
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