Id go on to describe the many, many, many tangible benefits of this but that would take hours so Ill save that for future posts. If not, feel free to contact us directly! ), And just one additional thought about something I said above, about how the Lord intends to bring forth several ministries out of this historic undertaking, this first step of MEMORIZING the ENTIRE BIBLE! The Alliance has committed itself to the local and world-wide propagation of God's inerrant Word in order to provide fellowship, instruction, and accountability for its members as well as church . (NOTE: It has been configured so neither I nor anyone else will ever even see your credit card information, only PayPal, the most secure and trusted payment processor on the planet.) }, 30000); I embraced pretty much embraced all aspects of the ranch, from sports (football and track), intramural softball to speech and VICA (building trades). And ever since. Are you ready to quote the verses you have memorized as an encouragement to others? Did you have Home School parents who prioritized you and your siblings knowing Gods Word as a wonderful way to prepare you for life? I was so excited! I thought of something I just KNOW Hell absolutely LOVE! That goal seemed not just tall but downright monumental. The dike and lake were built as a plan to create jobs during the Great Depression. Each has a unique directive, but all have the same Great Commission purpose. (Romans 7:19) So you can see why I say that the more Scripture one memorizes, the more one will see the righteousness of God and the sinfulness of oneself, of the flesh, to the extent that I can honestly say thatIm the BIGGEST SINNER I know, Im the biggest sinner Ive EVER known, and Im probably the biggest sinner YOUVE ever known, at least thats how I see it, thats my (believe it or not blissful)Bible-borne perspective. Permanent Award: Did you know that the Bible teaches that when you support a ministry or related God-useful cause, you actually and literally SHARE in all of the fruit? I got it! (It hurts my heart to say that as the Apostle Paul often said, May it never be! but based on countless conversations Ive had over the years, its true.) (Talk about a virtuous circle!). Members (3): Ethel Riddle / Bookkeeper Thomas Callahan / Executive Director Barbara Echevarria / Manager. This finding is literally historic, and indeed the closest thing to a bona fide miracle in recent history of which Im aware: its verifiable, its tangible, and due to the living and active nature of the Bible (Hebrews 4:12) its even repeatable. Addresses: Streamwood, IL 60107 1 E Bode Rd, Streamwood, IL 60107. But thankfullyPsalm 19:7-8doesnt stop there! Document: Urgent Message from BMA. But in the spiritual realm, when it comes to God and His Word, the Bible, the exact OPPOSITE is true! Audio recordings from the 24th annual MEW held at EBI February 2-5, 2023 are now available. In the early 1990s BMA went through financial turmoil and had to dissolve the organization as a result. Dates: 2009-2010. They're linked. Because the more of the Bible Ive memorized, the more and more a SPECIFIC memory METHOD is taking shape, is falling into place, piece by beautiful piece. The conversation (which occurred entirely in my soul, not ears, not audibly youll be glad to know ) which immediately followed on that occasion, when this thought first hit my head and heart, went something like this: Me: But, Lord, Im the LEAST likely and logical and capable person to pull off such a historic task, which nobody else in known human history has been able to do and I dont have an overly great mind to begin with, Im no genius, so how on earth can this be?, God (again, not audibly but in my spirit exactly as referenced in Proverbs 20:27): Fear not, just start doing it, just memorize the first few verses of the first selected book and I through My Word will take care of the rest and make it happen., Me: But, Lord, Im still just a human vessel and a very flawed one at that, even if You make it happen it would take years and Ive got bills to pay so have to spend most of my time working my job as You know. Encouraging, Educating, then Empowering OTHERS to memorize and recite Scripture is a close second, but giving such a unique and historic love/thank You gift back to Him is the main reason for this effort and resultant ministry. Not just a gift from me, butfrom and on behalf of everyone who stands shoulder-to-shoulder with me in this project and resultant ministriesby helping out in whatever ways theyre able. If the participant memorizes their entire book by the end of the session, they will receive a reward. Ill delve into all of that in great depth in future posts but for now it will suffice to say that I started out memorizing various Bible verses in a sporadic manner based on the curriculum of those various programs but now I do so on a regular, systematic basis, i.e., verse-by-verse, book-by-book and what a difference that has made! Our flesh. Southland Christian Ministrieswas formally known as the Miracle Camp under the ministry of BMA (Bible Memory Association). How, you might ask? Matthew 6:20-21 But lay up for yourselves treasures in HEAVEN, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal. Tall goal, but totally doable, because something very interesting happened as I memorized my very first book of the Bible, the New Testament book of James. Such is the true nature of the Word ingested: it is alive and active (Hebrews 4:12), it restores the soul (Psalm 19:7-8), it transforms the mind (Colossians 3:16), and it lasts forever (1 Peter 1:23) it will be my honor to demonstrate and unleash these truths and benefits in YOUR life, too! That the human mind especially when filled with the right thing isnt like the human stomach. Or as the beloved Apostle Paul calls it in1 Timothy 1:16, His perfect patience indeed! I dare say that other than imparting the Gospel or giving ones own life to save anothers, there is no greater act of love and kindness and therefore Christlikeness (since He epitomized and epitomizes both) than to free a person from the cruel slavery and bondage of addiction or depression, to provide them with the answer, the antidote, something that actually and permanently WORKS! I'm DJ Bible and I'll be your host. Spirituality (instead of feeling dead). I bought it because it contains a large number of Christian choruses popular in the 1960s, most of which I think you cannot find performed on YouTube. A is for "All we like sheep have gone astray, we have turned everyone to his own way." (Isaiah 53:6) B is for "But He was wounded for our transgressions." Its a true honor and pleasure to have you join me on this amazing journey and resulting ministry lets honor God in this unique way as wemake history together! HAPPINESS GUARANTEED. When completed (probably long before I finish memorizing the whole New Testament, so in the not-too-distant future Lord-willing) I intend to roll this out (the third E of this ministry) to actually EMPOWER others not just to be able to memorize VAST AMOUNTS and RETAIN it but also to HAVE FUN doing so! Even the ones which arent actually being used have been bought by someone hoping to sell it for a handsome profit. I find that I see things that many others dont (heightened insight produced by the Word within). It not only sustains me but also produces enormous tangible benefits in my day-to-day life spiritual, emotional, relational, and even physical (Proverbs 4:20-23; verse 22 highlights the physical aspect/benefits) totally life-transforming and amazing and I can hardly wait to demonstrate all of this for you, it will CHANGE YOUR LIFE, guaranteed. Grow Thereby: The BMA Story. Vtg Postcard Miracle Camp Amsterdam NY Bible Memory Association BMA Scriptures . I am absolutely certain that the best and probably only way to truly beat, to truly eradicate, overcome, and conquer an addiction is to turn to something even more addictive and I am equally certain that the most addictive thing in the universe is the BIBLE, the living and active Word of God, the Word ingested. Personal Appreciation: Youll be on the receiving end of immeasurable, literally unlimited gratitude from me for joining other Lord-led, like-minded, Bible-loving believers in supporting this each month and thus literally help make it happen, help make it a reality for the Lord to receive this first-and-only-one-of-its-kind love/thank-You gift for all He does and who He is! And once completed, I intend to share it with you and with the world, to shout it from the mountaintops, and am absolutely certain that it will have the same effect on others as it has on me, that it will enable and empower virtually ANYONE to memorize and RETAIN massive amounts of the Bible and ANYTHING ELSE! The Commission contact information is: The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, 10 Summit Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275 USA, Telephone: 412.788.6505, Fax: 412-788-6510, Website: www.ats.edu. You think enough people will actually donate to the cause of Bible memory? But Im trusting the Lord to lead a number of you to actually come ONTO THE FIELD with me in this massive and historic effort. The Hearer listens weekly to their recitations and reports to us on a monthly basis. Are you a member of a Church that helps you memorize Gods Word like Ark Baptist Church in Milpitas, CA? Not one. Still other books contain several chapters of a Bible book or even an entire book. Perhaps in Bible Bee or Bible Quizzing, Bible Bowl, Awana, Scripture Memory Fellowship (SMF), The Navigators, Bible Song, Scriptoriums, Seeds Family Worship, Bible Memory Association (BMA), or perhaps with another Scripture memory program, maybe even with a Scripture memory program I have never heard of that you can introduce us to. It breaks through the blindness which besets us from birth and opens ones eyes. And for the first few months to highlight the need and leave room for the Lord to lead like-minded Bible-loving believers to support this in whatever ways theyre able and willing and excited to do so when learning about this historic endeavor and opportunity. But what our wonderful teachers didnt take into account is that the Bible isnt like a glass of water. And just in case you dont think the Bible extends or has relevance to the physical realm of human existence, I humbly give you Proverbs 4:22 which, referring to the Bible, the my words of verse 20, clearly states that His words are LIFE to those who find them, and HEALTH to ALL their WHOLE BODY. Is that an amazing verse or what?!