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Sometimes, I get in a rut when it comes to Scripture memory. I understand its importance, have a goal set, and have an accountability partner to recite to, but I still lack motivation. Amid a busy schedule, Scripture memorization doesn’t always seem as appealing as rest or other activities on my list. In these moments, it can feel like I am frozen in place. Can you relate? If so, I encourage you to glance at how you are memorizing. What techniques are you using? Are you enjoying the outcome of your efforts, or are you also enjoying the process? ...

At the heart of SMF’s ministry is a conviction that Bible memory deserves to be a normal part of the Christian life. Every book we publish, every event we attend, and every digital resource we produce is designed to advance this cause and plant God’s Word where it belongs: in hearts. ...

At first glance, it may not seem like there’s a connection between Scripture memory and financial stewardship. But the truth is that the Bible offers over 2,000 verses related to finances. To explore this relationship further, we sat down with Pastor Drew Gysi of The Stewardology Podcast to discuss the Bible’s role in financial stewardship and the specific impact of Scripture memory. Read on for his insightful answers... ...

Computers are on the verge of replacing pen and paper. There can be no denying that in the last 20 years alone, technology has become vastly more proficient at recording and calculating data. Even though computers today are the first choice for sharing documents, recording sales, and team management, writing on paper has unseen cognitive benefits. It can improve long-term memory and overall processing in the brain, both vital elements of Bible study and Scripture memorization ...

Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. – Psalm 136:1 (NKJV) The psalmist uses the sentence “For His mercy endures forever” 26 times in Psalm 136. Chronicling the mighty works of the Lord since the dawn of creation, each stanza concludes with these words, reminding the reader not just what God did, but why He did it. ...

Thanksgiving is more than just a time for feasting on turkey, gravy, and cranberry sauce. Above all, it is a season to reflect on God’s abundant blessings and to express our gratitude to Him, as Scripture reminds us in James 1:17: “Every good and perfect gift is from above.” Here are five reasons our staff here at Scripture Memory Fellowship and VerseLocker are thanking God: ...

What is wisdom? In his 1828 dictionary, Noah Webster defines wisdom as “the exercise of sound judgment either in avoiding evils or attempting good.” As Christians, we are commanded by Jesus Himself to be wise. He says to His disciples, “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.” (Matt 10:16) Time and again, Jesus demonstrated his own wisdom: He recognized the hypocrisy of and outwitted the Pharisees and Sadducees (Matt 22, 23) ...

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1) As SMF transitions from our annual travel season to a season of program development, several new projects are on the horizon including memory courses on heaven, contentment, and the book of Psalms. Stay tuned for more information in the coming months! We also invite you to pray about SMF’s upcoming staffing transition. ...

Parents, it can be a struggle getting your children to memorize. You can reward, you can prod, and you can plead with them, but if there is no desire, the moment you stop pushing and prodding, they stop memorizing. It can be terribly frustrating and disheartening. Sometimes, you wonder if you are doing any good at all. You are the ones I want to encourage today. ...

“You shall therefore lay up these words of mine in your heart and in your soul...” – Deuteronomy 11:18a When I was 14, I was memorizing less than a dozen scattered verses a year. A year later, I memorized the entire book of Jonah. What changed? The answer: I was offered a reward. I memorized all 48 verses of Jonah because a ministry offered me a full scholarship to their week-long summer camp if I could memorize and recite the whole book in one sitting. That ministry was Scripture Memory Fellowship. I was so excited that by the time the recitation deadline came, I was ready. That week of camp was one of the highlights of that year, and I continued to memorize for camp for three years after that until I graduated. ...