Topical Memory System

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The Topical Memory System (TMS) approach to Scripture memory is easy to learn, practical, and effective.

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Description: Use the Topical Memory System Kit (TMS), developed by The Navigators. to improve your knowledge of the Bible, deepen your walk with God, and memorize verses that will carry you through the hard times of life.

Includes:

• 60 verse cards in the NIV, NASB, MSG, ESV, NRSV, NLT, NKJV, and KJV
• course workbook
• verse card holder

Learn more about God and His character as you memorize His Word.

Excellent

The Navigator is so awesome. We are learning the scriptures each week for our Sunday school class and I just love it. I try to use the scriptures in everyday conversation so that I can stay on top of it. when learning God's word is important to you and when you understand its a necessity for life you do what you have to do to get it in your mind and heart.
Posted by TRACY KOLBS on 4/9/2013 11:08:45 AM

Original TMS List - 108 verses

Hi again. If that doesn’t work, try this - http://twitpic.com/4hpuyk and if that doesn’t work, hopefully you can search and find it here - http://twitpic.com/photos/TheNavigators
Posted by David on 3/19/2013 3:22:20 PM

Original TMS list - 108 verses

This is also a response to Patti's request. Hi Patti, I am from New Zealand (not Hawaii - logging onto this area didn't give me the option to say that!), and like you memorised the 108 verse TMS packs back in the late 1950s / early 1960s. I am surprised the list of verses is not easier to find, but did locate it here for you - http://twitpic.com/4hpuyk/full May the Lord bless you! David
Posted by David McMillan on 3/19/2013 3:12:56 PM

Maybe these will work

Becky, I have to agree, the TMS system concept is very rewarding and the verse cards are something to treasure. You might consider trying this card set by NavPress called "Topical Memory System Accessory Card Set" (search NavPress).
Posted by Carl on 5/20/2012 8:15:11 PM

Difficult to use

I just received my "cards." They are not the card stock cards they used to be. They are actually a book with perforated pages of cards that must be torn out of the book! My "cards" are now torn, shredded and unusable because they are impossible to tear out of the book. I feel angry and disappointed. That gave me the chance to read the accompanying book that comes with the cards—so I read the chapter on anger, prayed and now am just extremely annoyed and disappointed. I thought these would be like the "old" memory cards and come in a box, all ready to use. You must tear every single one of the 60 cards out yourself, difficult if you are a senior or not adept at tearing perforated paper (seniors, fat-fingered, impatient etc). The cards vary in size and print type, and the same verse is printed in a different version (KJ or NAS) on each side so you can't write additional verses or comments on the back if you choose to. The paper is flimsy, not card stock really. I'm very upset since there was no mention of this made on the description page. In the scheme of things, I should probably suck it up and be grateful I even have the opportunity to have scripture verses...but in reality, I'm a consumer and I really just didn't want to be surprised by an inferior product.
Posted by Becky Blanton on 3/23/2012 10:33:13 AM

TMS verse list

This is in response to the post by Patti. The verse list is available on The Navigators website. http://www.navigators.org/us/resources/illustrations/items/Topical%20Memory%20System Most of the people I know in the last decade who've successfully memorized scripture have used the Topical Memory System. We're using it at church for our discipleship program as well.
Posted by Scott on 3/22/2012 12:11:58 PM

Need outline of original TMS

i memorized the TMS in 1963 after I came to Christ in Denver. I lost the outline. does anyone have it? it changed my life and I would like to be word perfect again. Patti Cepin, Tucson, Az
Posted by Pat McAllister Cepin on 3/19/2012 11:29:34 AM

Need outline of original TMS

i memorized the TMS in 1963 after I came to Christ in Denver. I lost the outline. does anyone have it? it changed my life and I would like to be word perfect again. Patti Cepin, Tucson, Az
Posted by Pat McAllister Cepin on 3/19/2012 11:29:00 AM

Need outline of original TMS

i memorized the TMS in 1963 after I came to Christ in Denver. I lost the outline. does anyone have it? Patti Cepin, Tucson, Az
Posted by Pat McAllister Cepin on 3/19/2012 11:27:23 AM

Revolutionized my life

I was introduced to the TMS when I became a Christian through the Navigators. 40 years on, I continue to find scripture memory a tremendous help to my spiritual life.
Posted by Swee-Meng Cheong on 2/3/2012 6:42:01 PM

It lasts a Lifetime!

I received Christ on Okinawa back in 1954, and then ran into Bob Boardman, the Navigator "quarterback" of their Asian team at that time. Bob introduced us to the TMS, and we were daily challenging each other on those verses. Bob also challenged us to find 1 Bible verse as our "Life's Guiding Verse,"(mine was Romans 13:10, and 1 more as my "Life's challenge verse," which I chose Gal. 2:20. Mind you I had just received my Thompson Chain Reference Bible, so to find 1 specific verse out of the whole Bible each week for those 2 weeks was a daunting task! The point is that the TMS provided me with a solid foundation for my faith since Bob gave us a solid foundation for our whole lives. After 57 years I still count it a great blessing from Christ, and still have my original packet! Nothing can ever replace the knowledge of His Word when going through the many severe trials of this life. What I learned then was still active and gave me that firm foundation when I learned, at the age of 70 years + 1day that I was an adopted child from my 95 year-old mother! My adoption in Christ settled that matter within 20 seconds, and then later I was to find out that I was the product of a brutal criminal rape on one of my mother's sister, a secret kept from me for all that time! It is what I now call "a joyful speedbump in life." May each one of you find the same joy, peace, and power in your journeys!
Posted by Norman "Woody" Woodward on 1/20/2012 6:51:28 PM

Great

Used in u.s. navy to memorize 850 verses word perfect with references. Resulted in great spiritual growth. Quickening of mind. Went on to become a surgeon and medical missionary. Still use this system to memorize and retain scripture. One of the greatest things I have done. To God be the glory.
Posted by Charles FRALEY on 1/14/2012 3:29:09 AM

Best Tool

This is the best tool for the serious Bible student. When I first asked Jesus into my heart I was discipled by Navigators and eventually took the 2:7 class when it was first introduced around 1980. This was an essential part of my walk with the Lord. I still use it today and because of it some of my friends have dubbed me "Sister Concordance."
Posted by Jan Callahan on 8/26/2011 10:52:05 AM

Great Resource for Learning God's Word

If your New Year's resolution is to memorize scripture, the Topical Memory System from the Navigators is a great resource. The kit comes with a workbook designed to help you learn methods to memorize Bible verses, a vinyl verse holder, and 60 verse cards in eight different translations. This is a great resource for Christians of all ages. The verses and holder are a wonderful tool to help those wanting to commit portions of God's word to memory. Like any memory based system, it requires the individual to be committed to investing the time necessary to learn and remember. If you've got the desire, and the self-discipline, the Topical Memory system will be of great benefit! I highly recommend it. The Navigator's also offer the VerseMinder Topical Memory app. I have it on my iPod touch and have really enjoyed it. It's great for when you're waiting in line or just passing the time. It will quiz you on the verses you have learned using a basic "fill in the blank" process. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to invest time in learning God's word. The app retails for around $4. I received a complimentary copy of the system to facilitate my review. The opinions expressed are my honest thoughts of the product.
Posted by Sarah B, on 1/2/2011 10:19:11 PM

An Excellent Resource!

This great system includes a workbook with instructions, tips, and encouragement for successful scripture memorization, as well as a book filled with business-card-sized cards, with the memorization verses printed on them. The goal of the system is to help the reader learn 60 verses, split out into organized topics, such as "Christ the Center", "Live the New Life", and "Proclaim Christ." The reader can choose which Bible translation to memorize the 60 verses in, as the system comes with cards printed in six different versions, so the reader can choose which translation speaks most directly to him or her. The system also comes with a little pouch to keep your cards in, although the pouch is just a one-window pouch, large enough to show only one card at a time through the window, so that the reader can focus on learning one verse at a time Scripture memorization takes a lot of dedication and time, and I have to admit that I have a very hard time with it. In the past, I've been able to memorize certain verses, but if I was able to memorize the actual verse, I couldn't remember the scripture reference along with it. Or, conversely, I could remember a reference (such as John 3:16, for example), but couldn't remember the exact wording of the verse to go along with it. This system, however, provides a very practical tip for memorization: during memorization, state the scripture reference, then the verse, then the reference again. This tip has been a great breakthrough for me, one I'd never thought of before. I'm very pleased with this system, and think it's an absolutely amazing bargain. The verse selections included all of the great foundational verses, and then some, and the way they are organized helps incredibly in the memorization process. I am far from being finished with the system, and admit that it's taking me longer than I'd hoped. But, I'm making more progress with this system than just trying to randomly remember verses on my own. Please note I received this product free of charge from NavPress in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to provide a positive review, and the opinions stated here are my own.
Posted by Jennifer O. on 1/1/2011 9:24:28 PM

Perfect for keeping His Word in our Hearts

With the end of the year coming near us, there are three things that I am focusing on, with this weeks books review. 1. Scripture Memorization 2. Devotional time 3. Reading the Bible First of all, I wanted to focus on scripture memorization; The "Topical Memory System" is provided by the Navigator press and it's a 60 card verse set that is provided in the,"NIV", "NASB", "MSG", "ESV", "NRSV", "NLT", "NKJV", and the "KJV". Along with it is a course workbook,verse card holder and a great incentive for you and the family to start the new year, memorizing scripture. What I really enjoyed about the system is that it breaks it down by topics, for example, the first week of memorization is,Week 1 Series A (Live the New Life), and with the workbook, particularly if you are either working alone, in a group or in a homeschool setting. Surprisngly basic, with the workbook, you are learning two verses a week, for thirty weeks and along with it, in the workbook itself, are quizzes, tips, and discussion questions that are included with each weekly Bible study; To make things even easier, courtesy of Ben Koch, the verses are set to music. Memorizing scripture is something that I have been strongly convicted of as I recalled the verse," 11Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. (Psalm 119:11, King James Version)" and the "Topical Memory System" by Navpress provides a way to make it a resolution to hide His word in one's heart. There's nothing gimmicky about the system; The verse card holder is strong and helpful for slipping it in the purse, briefcase or backpack for travel; There are choices of which version to use and the workbook is a great guide for those who may find memorizing anything, difficult. So with the New Year almost upon us...what better way to start, than by memorizing His word.
Posted by V.C. on 12/26/2010 4:58:03 PM

Memorization and application of God's Word

“Topical Memory System: Hide God's Word in Your Heart” by The Navigators is a great scripture memory course designed to help you learn scripture with a purpose. The system comes with a course workbook, a book of memory verse cards with several translations for you to chose from and a holder for the scripture cards you are currently working on. The course book provides a description of how to use this system, helpful tips for memorization, and discussion on how to incorporate God's Word into your everyday life. The scriptures for memorization are broken down into different sections and arranged in an applicable way to study and grow in God's word and in your walk of faith. Series A: Live the new life with 12 Scriptures, Series B: Proclaim Christ with 12 scriptures and so on through E. It’s truly set up as a course workbook complete with timeline for completion which is great for those who may tend to procrastinate or not sure how long to work through this book. You can go at your own pace though too. I struggle with memorization so I took my needed time to learn the passages. Each new series has a short introduction and helpful hints continue to show up throughout the text. I found this to be a great study and have had success in memorization of scripture verses and reference, which they strongly encourage learning along with the verses. I like that not only was I learning scriptures but there was also a lesson and purpose behind the selected scriptures from which to continue to draw from. I received a free copy of this book from NavPress blogger review program for the purpose of this review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and I was not required to provide a positive review.
Posted by Michelle on 12/2/2010 1:42:35 PM

TMS Memory Songs

Here is a link to all 60 TMS verses put to music. The songs are short but good for memorizing. Download or stream: http://www.purevolume.com/benkoch/albums/a+cure+for+the+song+shaped+hole+in+your+heart
Posted by Ben on 11/30/2010 3:35:58 PM

Topical Memory System

The Topical Memory System (TMS) uses a simple technique to teach you how to memorize scriptures that can be recalled during hard times. The kit contains a workbook, booklet of perforated 2½" x 1¾” flashcards and a flashcard holder. Eight different versions of each verse are included in the program. The workbook provides a plan to learn two scriptures a week for thirty weeks. Quizzes, tips, and discussion questions are included with each weekly Bible study. Although the methods employed in this book are very basic, they actually work shockingly well. When reviewing scripture, the program stresses saying the topic, the reference, the verse, and then the reference again. This will help to categorize the verses as well as ensuring that you can locate the verses in the Bible. Once a set of scriptures have been memorized, it is important to practice them in any spare moments of time that arise. I am very surprised at the progress I am making with the Topical Memory System. Memorizing information has never been my strong point, but I am actually able to do it with this program. I highly recommend this program to others. It is very easy to jump into and start building your own scripture reservoir. Once I started learning, I found myself repeating scriptures while scrambling eggs or vacuuming. Anyone serious about Bible study should absolutely invest in this program.
Posted by Destiny on 11/29/2010 7:37:56 PM

TMS Kit

In this TMS kit, I find that having the workbook together for me to work through the scriptures are incredibly useful. It makes the scriptures come alive! It helps me to reflect and think through. It helps me to apply the scriptures in real life situations. To give an example, for Week 1 Series A (Live the New Life), the verses to memorize are 2 Cor 5:17 and Galatians 2:20. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! (2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV) I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. (Gal 2:20 NIV) And the questions for meditation for 2 Corinthians 5:2 What is the key to living a truly new life? What has happened to your "old" life? What things have changed in your life since you became a Christian? And these questions remind me that the very essential thing that truly allows me to live as new life is about being in Christ. It is not about me, it is not about what I have done and not done. The old life is gone! The old life is dead and I do not need to obey to the lustful desires of my old life. The more I spend my time living the new life that Christ has enabled me to do so, the more I want to desire the new life. And the last question helps me to reflect on what had happened to my life ever since I become a new creation in Christ - hating the things that I used to tolerate, becoming more aware of sins as things that displease God, etc, etc - these are the slowing moving process that shape me day by day into the likeness of Christ, my Savior.
Posted by Keng Sheng Chew on 11/19/2010 11:18:37 PM

Solid foundation for memorizing Scripture

While there isn't anything "new" in this approach (no gimmicks or memorization tricks), the approach, which stresses repetition, does work: You start by memorizing the main theme of the verse (say, "Obedience to Christ.") Then you memorize the location of the verse (Romans 12:1). Finally, you memorize the verse itself, word-for-word. Then, you memorize the verse location, again. While I had never placed much attention on memorizing the verse location, I can attest that this repetition (always repeating it before and after the verse) really does solidify it so that it pops into memory. They also urge readers to read the selected verse in context so that you have a fuller understanding of what the verse is talking about. The course comes with a workbook as well as a book of the verses you'll be memorizing over the course. The workbook lays out the foundations for memorizing verses as well as tips, activities and reflection questions to help readers delve more deeply into each verse. The companion book of verses includes every memory verse you'll be learning through the course, in a choice of 8 translations, depending on which you prefer. You can just tear the verses out as you memorize them. This is really great because then they're all the same size, already laid on in the prescribed memorization order, and ready for you from the start. I really like that they prescribe the given verses you'll memorize each week, because sometimes I've been held up on memorizing a new verse because I'm not sure which one to pick next. This eliminates that obstacle altogether! During the course you'll learn 60 memory verses, that cover thirty different themes, such as "Humility," "Assurance of Salvation," "Develop World Vision," "Obedience to Christ," and "His Help in Temptation." They suggest that you work at the pace of memorizing two verses per week, which would calculate to 30 weeks, however you can adjust this to work for your schedule and pace. While there is nothing earth-shattering about the course, I love that it is simple in its approach and something that any of us can put into practice. For others who are looking to beef up their knowledge of Scripture and could use a more guided approach, I think the the Topical Memory System will serve as a great tool. It definitely has for me!
Posted by carmen on 11/4/2010 12:20:32 PM

TMS Put to Music (All 60 Verses)

Here is a link to all 60 TMS verses put to music. The songs are short but good for memorizing. Download or stream: http://www.purevolume.com/benkoch/albums/a+cure+for+the+song+shaped+hole+in+your+heart
Posted by ben on 10/31/2010 8:28:44 AM

60 TMS Memory Songs

http://www.purevolume.com/benkoch/albums/a+cure+for+the+song+shaped+hole+in+your+heart
Posted by ben on 10/31/2010 8:25:40 AM

60 TMS Songs

Here is a link to the TMS put to music. The tracks are short, but good for helping you to memorize. Download or stream.
Posted by ben on 10/31/2010 8:23:58 AM

Scripture Memory

I received my copy of the Topical Memory System early this week. It is an excellent method and plan for study and memorization of scripture. It comes complete with a book of instruction on the system and helpful hints for memorizing scripture so that you can recall it at a later time. It also includes verse cards for various versions of the Bible and you can choose the version from which you want to memorize the scriptures. The system is based on knowing the topic of each scripture as you memorize so that it will make it easier for you to recall the verses. Any person pursuing a deeper understand of scripture and the desire to memorize scripture could benefit from this system. It is well organized and prevents the haphazard method of memorizing that many of us try to do unsuccessfully. This system is highly recommended by Jerry Bridges , a well-known Christian writer, who has written books such as “Trusting God” and “The Pursuit of Holiness.” I have begun using this system in my study and plan to continue with it. It would work well for individual or family study or even if you had a prayer partner that would participate in the program with you. There are other versions with different scriptures available from Navigators as well. This free copy was provided to me by Navpress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was under no obligation to provide a positive review. The opinions in this review are strictly my own.
Posted by Miriam on 10/28/2010 2:48:58 PM

Simple, Practical Method

NavPress's Topical Memory System consists of a course workbook with an introduction to memorization and meditation of Scripture and twelve essays by various authors on topics that most people struggle with. Topics include knowing God's will, self-image, dealing with sin, guilt, perfectionism, anger, depression, sex, money, stress, suffering, and love. The other component is a book of memory verse cards and a card holder. The cards are perforated so you can you easily separate them and put them into the holder. Each topic has six memory verses written in six versions, so hopefully your version of choice is included. What a wonderful resource! I know I need to memorize Scripture, but I find it somewhat difficult. This book gives simple, practical helps that I feel certain will make things a little easier. The essays were helpful to gain biblical perspective on each of the twelve issues. Additionally, the questions at the end of each chapter helped me really digest what I studied in the Scriptures. The system is set up in a way where you can master this discipline as long as you are just that ... disciplined. This would be a great book to work through with an accountability partner or small group or even your spouse. The following quote pretty much sums up the basis for the rest of the book: "The most substantial way to solve your deepest problems is to take them to God in prayer and to find His solutions in Scripture. In prayer, we call out to the living God from the depths of our soul; in Scripture memory and meditation, we find that God is calling us from the depths of His living Word. ... Both memory and meditation are vitally important. Scripture memory puts God's Word in your mind. Prayerful meditation puts God's Word in your mind. Having the mind of God directing your life can really help you overcome your anxieties" (pg. 6). I received a free copy of this book from NavPress in exchange for my fair and honest review.
Posted by Brooke on 10/25/2010 4:15:38 PM

Excellent!

Topical Memory System, developed by The Navigators here in Colorado Springs, is an excellent tool for helping us to store up the Word of God in our hearts. I was excited about the possibility of reviewing this item because memorization is something I struggle with, and am eager for help! This system includes a 30-week workbook, a vinyl verse card holder, and 60 printed Scripture verses on various topics of importance to a believer such as Living the New Life, Proclaiming Christ, Relying on God’s Resources, Being Christ’s Disciples, and Growing in Christ-likeness. Each verse is printed on eight separate cards, each one with a different translation. The translations currently included in this system are: NIV, NASB, KJV, NKJV, MSG, ESV, NRSV & NLT. Although I’ve found that for me, writing the verse down myself on an index card helps me recall it better, the idea and goal of daily memorization and meditation is the same. I really liked how the workbook that comes as a part of this system guides the user as they learn to make this a daily part of their life, and as they experience the growth and joy that comes as you treasure of the Word of God. It is very easy to understand, and they offer much insight into reflection on the various topics. By using the approach of 1-2 verses a week and having it on an individual compact card, one will find that it is very convenient to simply review throughout the day. Thank you, NavPress, for making this available! Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from NavPress Publishers. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Posted by Elizabeth Bailey on 10/21/2010 10:35:22 AM

Best investment you can make for your children

30 years ago a Sunday School teacher introduced me to this set of verses. At the time, I only made it through about half, but over the years I found that these were the verses God would bring to mind when I needed comfort from Him. When I wanted to encourage my children to memorize scripture, I found when they got to the teenage years (and needed them the most) they weren't that interested. They did need money, however. So I decided to make a financial investment in my children's spiritual lives. I knew the profound impact memorizing God's Word had on my life. And everytime I took my family to see a movie, I was spending $50-60. So, here's the deal I made with my kids: Once a week, they can recite verses to me and I will pay them $1 for every verse they can recite from memory. One of my kids can struggle through all 60 in a week. The youngest just says the same 24 every week. And it's cost me a few hundred dollars over the past year. But when I think of all the thousands I've spent taking them to movies, or on Taco Bell, or on video games, Disneyland, etc. I think this is money much better spent. Some may think me wrong for motivating them with money, but it's worked out pretty well, and got them into the Word when nothing else would and when they weren't that interested. I know from personal experience that even if they aren't memorizing for noble reasons now, God's Word will be implanted in their hearts for a future trial when they need it most. I'm thrilled that NavPress is still publishing this and hope they continue to do so for as long as they are in business. God bless all who take God's Word to heart!
Posted by Steven Sanchez on 9/24/2010 3:20:25 PM

His Word hidden stll in my heart.

AS A YOUNG AIRMAN,STATION AT SHAW AFB FEB.12-65,ANOTHER AIRMAN SHARED THE GOSPEL WITH ME,OH I HAVE HEARD THE GOSPEL MANY TIMES,BUT THIS DAY I WAS HEARING IT FOR THE FIRST TIME. I REC. CHRIST THAT DAY. THIS NEW FOUND FREEDOM I FOUND,I WANTED TO SHARE,THIS AIRMAN SHOWED ME WHAT HE KNEW AND HOW HE COME KNOW IT. HE GAVE ME A BIBLE AND LATER INTRODUCE ME TO TMS,I LEARNED THOSE VERSES,THE VERSES THAT BROUGHT ME TO CHRIST.A FEW MONTHS LATER I SHARED THE SAME VERSES AND BROUGHT ANOTHER AIRMAN TO CHRIST. THERE HAS BEEN OTHERS OVER THESE YEARS,THESE VERSES ARE STILL THE CENTER PCS IN MY SHARING OF THE GOSPEL. TMS CREATED IN ME THE DESIRE TO LEARN MANY MORE VERSES AND PUT THEM TO MEMORY,I HAVE BEEN FOREVER CHANGED.
Posted by terry dobbins on 8/26/2010 9:14:54 PM

A Joyful Customer

I was a Christian for six months, trying to figure out "...wgat do I do now?" when I met Dave Dawson of the Navigators, of whom I had no knowledge. He informed me that what I needed was to seriously study and memorize God's word. He offered to meet with me once a week at 5:00AM to help me grow. I agreed, and we met for a year,until I entered the Air Force Academy. He let them know I was coming and I was set to meet with Dave Bradford every Sunday afternoon, the only time I could leave. After three years with dave i met with Warren Myers my last year there. I could never have asked for a more Godly example for my senior year. By then I had the TMS verses all memorized and Warren taught me what I needed to know to study the Bible effectively. Those five yeara with the Navigators helped me with a wonderful life in Christ. I am retired from the Air Force, have attended seminary, taught in a Christian high school for ten years and in the seminary for another ten years. I am retired and have a home Bible Study every Wednesday, and I am a table leader in the discussion period in sunday School and the Sunday evening church service in the church I now attend. My ministry throughout my life has been teaching and one-on-one mentoring. I owe my success and longevity to the training I received from the Navigators. Thank you very much and may our Lord continue to bless your ministry.
Posted by David Jackson on 4/11/2010 9:16:47 PM

The Five Assurances Topical Memory System

Back in 1979 I was saved,introduced to the Navigator's TMS and was enjoying the Lord through the memorizing of Scripture and seeing its truth playing out in my own life. Over the years I stopped memorizing and settled for simply reading my Bible. Most recently, I was wondering where my joy had gone to. Then, after my daughter led a young English mate to the Lord and asked what she could send him, my husband suggested the Navigators TMS. "I have a packet upstairs," I told her. But when I looked over the verses--which were so familiar to me, but I jumbled them up when I tried to rattle them off without looking--I knew I needed to get back with Navigators. Well, I'm back. So is my joy in the Lord. Thank you for your faithfulness. P.S. What were the 5 assurances?
Posted by Jennifer Miernik-Hamilton on 4/3/2010 11:06:56 AM

Tried and True Benefit

This memory system has helped many, many people over the years. It covers a wide span for encouragement, help in temptation, doctrine, lordship, the person and work of Christ, and evangelism. It lays a solid foundation for more specific memory work geared to addictions and evangelism, as well as a lifetime of scripture memory. It is very helpful; it gives you a way of automatically reviewing a verse for six weeks before you archive the verse.
Posted by William McLellan on 9/28/2009 9:54:42 AM

Essential through the years!

Soon after I was introduced to Jesus Christ, I had the good fortune of being introduced to Scripture Memory. The TMS gave me a way to regularly learn new verses I needed in my life, while keeping older ones sharp and useful. Through thick and thin over the years, the Word of God written on the tables of my heart, has been that solid foundation that has sustained me. I commend this great approach to cementing what God is doing in your life to everyone who is serious about growing and becoming more effective in their ministry with others.
Posted by Marc Horton on 6/13/2009 8:52:58 AM

Necessary

I am 19, and am enjoying reading and memorizing TMS. These have helped me in hard times and useful for practical situations. TMS is very useful in the perfect moment when trying to encourage someone. If someone needs help and you have the perfect verse, sometimes the impact is lost if you are fumbling in your bible trying to find the verse. TMS helps by giving quick verses for on the spot encouragement.
Posted by Paul Materum on 4/28/2009 2:46:50 AM

Topical Memory System

I memorized the TMS in 1960 while stationed in Bitburg Germany. The Christian Serviceman's Center provided me an avenue to grow in my faith as a young believer. The TMS was the most important ingredient in that growth. I have used it in discipling men for almost fifty years, and find it very effective in sharpening young lives and shaping them into effective reproducing disciples for Jesus. I have been rescued and encouraged countless times by the memorized word and heartily recommend it to any believer.
Posted by Jim Young on 4/6/2009 12:38:01 PM

back to basics!

I loved the Navigators' scripture memory system as a teen. Sadly, over the years, I neglected it, instead opting for my own more informal approach to God's Word - something I regret now as a woman of fifty. But the good news is, I'm back! Back to basics with the first Navigators scripture kit. Now that my autistic son is sixteen and behaviorally and academically under enough "control", I will set myself to doing what I really love, to know the Bible fully and to be equipped to share it with others God brings into my life. Thank you, Navigators. You've held the course, and therefore I and others like me who have drifted off can jump back on as we're being guided to Harbour.
Posted by Elaine Richey on 3/18/2009 2:37:12 PM

Very glad I found ------

I feel very fortunate to know about Topical Memory System,which I began using in 1967. It has been a guide for my life.
Posted by Rhea Little on 1/27/2009 12:01:15 AM

Love for Scripture

I first discovered Navigator's Topical Memory System as a young adult. Once I had children, I use it to teach my 4 Homeschooled children. Two have grown up and out of all that I taught them, the Navigator's series was the most important because I know they have the Scripture in their heart, no matter where they go or what they do. We put our memorized Scripture cards on the wall and they went all the way up the stairway. Whenever I worry about them or get to thinking that maybe I didn't do enough for them when they were children, I'm always comforted to think of that wall. I know that the Holy Spirit will do His work. Now I use this same system to train Christian Fitness Instructors in WholyFit, a Christian exercise system in which we incorporate Scripture memorization into every workout. I still use Navigator's for my own personal devotions.
Posted by Laura Monica on 11/2/2008 1:17:11 PM

An "unfair" advantage

In 1959 I was brought to Christ by a sailor who had learned to memorize Scripture through the TMS. He had such a grasp on useful Scripture that I quickly developed a passion for Scripture memory. Through the years, God has used it to change my life, minister to others, and sustain me through difficult times. I know of few people who successfully memorize and retain Scirpture over the long haul without a foundation in the TMS.
Posted by Marc Horton on 9/24/2007 10:09:00 AM

Iron sharpening Iron

Ever met someone who was more of a warrior for the Truth than you, and wish you were more like them? I have, and the difference seems to be Scripture Memory. The Topical Memory System has been vital in that effort for many. Pray that we all will "just do it" in our personal time with others and small groups.
Posted by John E. Stait on 7/6/2007 8:23:00 AM

TMF

Since memorizing the verses of the TMF so many years ago they have been used to minister to me and many others. There seems always to be a verse ready and waiting for every situation. And picking up new verses has never been hard. I think every Christian should use memorize these verses and use this system.
Posted by starmanjl on 6/8/2007 9:46:00 PM

Absolutely essential

I memorized the TMS verses 33 years ago and they have been a constant resource for my spiritual lilfe! I have used them in preaching, teaching, and meditating on the things of God. It is organized, practical, and most of all, do-able by anyone who wants to grow in Jesus.
Posted by Joe Fine on 5/16/2007 8:40:00 AM

Life Changing

I memorized TMS verses 35 years ago. God has never stopped using these verses in my own life and in ministering to others. The verses that were selected for this system are always useful. The system, if used, will never let you forget the verses and will motivate you to memorize more scripture after you finish the TMS.
Posted by NuclearNav on 5/6/2007 7:04:00 PM

Total Life Changing Discipline

Seeker, ... For 22 years of my life I was lost and deeply mired in obesessive/compulsive habitual sexual sin. Finding and coming to know Christ as my Savior and Lord delivered me from those tarpits; but mentoring and scripture meditation/memory, using the NavPress Topical Memory System [TMS] brought my life into a place where I could be molded into a leader in my church [now an Elder] and called to be the Director of Battle Plan Ministries (see www.battleplanministries.org), a ministry to help others find the deliverance I found from sexual sin. The TMS was the most powerful discipleship tool that I have ever used to build up my full armor (see Eph. 6: 10 - 18) and to allow me to come from my former life of agnositicim to become an Ordained Minister of the Gospel and leader of a ministry to help others come out of the tarpits of sexual sin. When the TMS verses become part of your heart/mind, your life will change forever [see NKJV - Prov. 23: 7 and Ps. 119: 9-11]. You will find the spiritual prosperity promised by Joshua 1: 8 ... the peace promised by Phil. 4: 6-7 ... and the strength promised by Isiah 41: 10 (all TMS verses). Those are not my promises; they're God's. Now, it's up to you!
Posted by Rev. Bill Berry on 12/18/2006 9:55:00 AM

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