I’ve never had a conventional thought life, where I can think at the drop of a hat like some people can. I feel that I’m full of great ideas though when I’m truly relaxed and in my element. You know how it goes, right? Am I the only one that has great ideas in the shower or on a long walk?

So, I was sitting at the bank drive-thru the other day, patiently waiting for my turn, listening and humming along to David Dunn, and I had this crazy thought: why don’t I memorize the whole Bible? Like I said, a little crazy audacious!

I’m not planning on memorizing the whole Bible, but I did consider at least starting with larger chunks. There is so much value in knowing God’s Word. I’ve learned that it can’t help me if I don’t know it, and I know it by reading it and memorizing it, what else?! There are so many times that I quote a verse to myself but I can’t remember where it’s found. I’m forever bad about knowing verse locations, although I can quote you the actual words (which are more important anyway) all day long.

Well, I’m crazy enough to think that I could and should memorize entire chapters and books of the Bible. Why not? Maybe I’ll start with Philippians. You can’t go wrong with an encouraging letter from Paul!