Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Wednesday March 31, 2010 thought for the day

WHAT A MOVING PICTURE!!
HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY
1-When you move to the unfamiliar, you incur the unexpected-
2-A delay does not mean a cancellation-
3-Dark times do not mean the end of all hope-
4-Our future is as clear to God as our past is to us-
5-Jesus came to pay a debt he did not owe because we owed a debt we could not pay-
STRANGE THOUGHT-Confidence is that feeling you get just before you fully understand the situation-
I'VE LEARNED-Great loss and great achievement both involve great love-
DID YOU KNOW-Isaac Newton was a member of Parliament-
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-Should Christians be involved in the environmental movement?
2-Should Christians be active in politics?
3-Should Christians be involved with governmental agencies that may have to kill people?
4-What is the Christian's correct position in being anti war or pro military?
5-Should Christians depend on the military to keep the peace?
BIBLE TRIVA-Whose name meant "great warrior"?
Yesterday's answer-Ezra
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY Mark 1:29-39
29 As soon as Jesus and his followers left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew.
30 Simon's mother in law was sick in bed with a fever, and the people told Jesus about her.
31 So Jesus went to her bed, took her hand, and helped her up. The fever left her, and she began serving them.
32 That evening after the sun went down, the people brought to Jesus all who were sick and had demons in them.
33 The whole town gathered at the door.
34 Jesus healed many who had different kinds of sicknesses, and he forced many demons to leave people. But he would not allow the demons to speak, because they know who he was.
35 Early the next morning, while it was still dark, Jesus woke and left the house. He went to a lonely place, where he prayed.
36 Simon and his friends went to look for Jesus.
37 When they found him, they said, "Everyone is looking for you!"
38 Jesus answered, "We should go to other towns around here so I can preach there too. That is the reason I came."
39 So he went everywhere in Galilee, preaching in the synagogues and forcing out demons.
I WISH YOU A DAY FILLED WITH LOVE, LAUGHTER, FORGIVENESS AND THANKSGIVING-JASPER

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Tuesday March 30, 2010 thought for the day

THE CROSS OF NAILS
HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY
1-Confidence is contagious, so is lack of confidence-
2-Prayer is more than sanctified worry-
3-Things of importance are never found on the run-
4-There is little appreciation by most people for the patient acquisition of virtue-
5-Memories bring back feelings, feelings bring back memories-
STRANGE THOUGHT-A puzzling word in the English language is "economy" for it means the large size in toothpaste, and the small size in automobiles-
I'VE LEARNED-Talk slowly but think quickly-
DID YOU KNOW-Isaac Newton dropped out of school when he was a teenager-
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-Can one be a Christian and use tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs or be gluttonous?
2-If our body is the Temple of the Lord, why do we abuse our body so?
3-Why are so many Christians obese?
4-Does God need Christian's help in dealing with evil?
5-Should Christians be activists against wrong and injustice?
BIBLE TRIVIA-Whose name meant "help"?
Yesterday's answer-Elisha
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY MARK 1:21-28
21 Jesus and his followers went to Capernaum. On the Sabbath day He went to the synagogue and began to teach.
22 The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught like a person who had authority, not like their teacher of the law.
23 Just then, a man was there in the synagogue who had an evil spirit in him. He shouted,
24 "Jesus of Nazareth! What do you want with us? Did you come to destroy us? I know who you are--God's Holy One!"
25 Jesus commanded the evil spirt, "Be quiet! Come out of the man!"
26 The evil spirit shook the man violently, gave a loud cry, and then came out of him.
27 The people were so amazed they asked each other, "What is happening here? This man is teaching something new, and with authority. He even gives commands to evil spirits, and they obey him."
28 And the news about Jesus spread quickly everywhere in the area of Galilee.

I WISH YOU A DAY FILLED WITH LOVE, LAUGHTER, FORGIVENESS AND THANKSGIVING-JASPER

Monday, March 29, 2010

Monday March 29, 2010 thought for the day

FRIENDS
HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY
1-You don't have to compromise to be recognized-
2-You can't love what you don't understand-
3-Faith and obedience go hand in hand-
4-Joy is the most infallible sign of the presence of God-
5-Anger lives in sorrow's house-
STRANGE THOUGHT-A friend is one who listens attentively while you say nothing-
I'VE LEARNED-Don't judge people by their relatives-
DID YOU KNOW-Isaac Newton was only 23 years old when he discovered the law of universal gravitation-
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-Why was Jesus not buried where his father Joseph was?
2-Can a Christian be a secret undercover agent for his country?
3-Can you be a secret believer and follower of Jesus?
4-The tomb in which Jesus was placed, was it meant to those who did it, to be a permanent place of burial?
5-Can you be a Christian and be obnoxious?
BIBLE TRIVIA-Whose name meant "God is Savior"?
Yesterday's answer-Ezekiel
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY MARK 1:14-20
14 After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, preaching the Good News from God.
15 He said, "The right time has come. The kingdom of God is near. Change your hearts and lives and believe the Good News?"
16 When Jesus was walking by Lake Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew throwing a net into the lake because they were fishermen.
17 Jesus said to them, "Come follow me, and I will make you fish for people."
18 So Simon and Andrew immediately left their nets and followed him.
19 Going a little farther, Jesus saw two more brothers, James and John, the sons of Zebedee. They were in a boat, mending their nets.
20 Jesus immediately called them, and they left their father in the boat with the hired workers and followed Jesus.
I WISH YOU A DAY FILLED WITH LOVE, LAUGHTER, FORGIVENESS AND THANKSGIVING-JASPER

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Sunday March 28, 2010 thought for the day


FRIENDS
HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY-
1-Hope is coming to know who Jesus really is-
2-Faith follows hope-
3-Prayer is more than a one way conversation, it is an intimate relationship-
4-For every evil under the sun there is a remedy or there is none. If there is one, seek till you find it and if there is none never mind it-
5-Happiness comes from happenings, joy comes from within-
STRANGE THOUGHT-A calendar's days are numbered-
I'VE LEARNED-In disagreements, fight fairly, no name calling-
DID YOU KNOW-Isaac Newton was an ordained priest in the Church of England-
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-Did the Roman authorities ever look for Jesus' body?
2-Did any of the Roman authorities ever come to see Jesus after his resurrection?
3-Was anyone there mourning the two thieves being crucified?
4-Does the word Christian need any adjectives?
5-Why did Jesus' family not provide for Jesus's burial?
BIBLE TRIVIA-Whose name meant "God is strong"?
Yesterday's answer-Festus
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY MARK 1:9-13
9 At that time Jesus came from the town of Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan River.
10 Immediately, as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven open. The Holy Spirit came down on him like a dove,
11 and a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love, and I am very pleased with you."
12 Then the Spirit sent Jesus into the desert.
13 He was in the desert forty days and was tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and the angels came and took care of him.
I WISH YOU A DAY FILLED WITH LOVE, LAUGHTER, FORGIVENESS AND THANKSGIVING-JASPER

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Saturday March 27, 2010 thought for the day

FRIENDS
HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY
1-When Jesus was on the cross, I was on his mind-
2-Nothing touches me that hasn't passed through the hands of my heavenly father-
3-I choose to believe that God knows what he is doing-
4-Deep pain can awaken to your sensitivity to life-
5-We are given family but we choose our friends-
STRANGE THOUGHT-The farmer allows walkers to cross the field for free, but beware of the bull charges-
I'VE LEARNED-Live deeply and passionately. You might get hurt, but it is the only way to live life completely-
DID YOU KNOW-Thomas Edison once saved a boy from the path of an oncoming locomotive-
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-Did Jesus speak more than the Hebrew language?
2-Since Peter, James and John were the inner circle of disciples, did it cause jealousy in the rest of them?
3-Does Jesus want us to make converts or disciples?
4-Can God be a God of extreme love without also being a God of severe judgement?
5-Could any of the Roman soldiers have thought that Jesus was the son of God?
BIBLE TRIVIA-Whose name meant prosperous?
Yesterday's answer-David
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY Mark 1:1-8
1 This is the beginning of the Good news about Jesus Christ, the Son of God,
2 as the prophet Isaiah wrote: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way."
3 "This is a voice of one who calls out in the desert: Prepare the way for the Lord. Make the road straight for him."
4 John was baptizing people in the desert and preaching a baptism of changed hearts and lives for the forgiveness of sins.
5 All the people from Judea and Jerusalem were going out to him. They confessed their sins and were baptized by him in the Jordan River.
6 John wore clothes made from camel's hair, had a leather belt around his waist, and ate locusts and wild honey.
7 This is what John preached to the people: "There is one coming after me who is greater than I; I am not good even to kneel down and untie his sandals.
8 I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."
I WISH YOU A DAY FILLED WITH LOVE, LAUGHTER, FORGIVENESS AND THANKSGIVING-JASPER

Friday, March 26, 2010

Friday March 26, 2010 thought for the day

FRIENDS
HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY
1-It is not a task to do something you enjoy-
2-You've never really learned to love until you've loved and lost-
3-There is a hugh difference between religion and salvation-
4 When God squeezes your heart, the juice comes out of your eyes-
5-God can do wonders with a broken heart if we give him all the pieces-
STRANGE THOUGHT-Be true to your teeth or they will be false to you-
I'VE LEARNED-Never laugh at anyones dreams-
DID YOU KNOW-Thomas Edison had a collection of more than five thousand birds-
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-Is God, Jesus' father as we know a father to be or was this just a term Jesus used?
2-Jewish law allowed death by stoning, so why didn't the Jewish leaders have this done?
3-Why couldn't Jesus have been resurrected from the cross?
4-Did crucifixions only take place on Fridays?
5-What was the disciples reaction when they first heard Jesus say he would be crucified?
BIBLE TRIVIA-Whose name meant--beloved?
Yesterday's answer-Mattaniah 2 Kings 24:17)
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 150
1 Praise the Lord! Praise God in his Temple; praise him in his mighty heaven.
2 Praise him for his strength; praise him for his greatness.
3 Praise him with trumpet blasts; praise him with harps and lyres.
4 Praise him with tambourines and dancing; praise him with stringed instruments and flute.
5 Praise him with loud cymbals; praise him with crashing cymbals.
6 Let everything that breathes praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!
I WISH YOU A DAY FILLED WITH LOVE, LAUGHTER, FORGIVENESS AND THANKSGIVING-JASPER

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Thursday March 25, 2010 thought for the day

FRIENDS
HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY
1 God will not condone in the heart of the Christian what he condemns in the heart of the sinner-
2-If you were arrested today for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?
3-Be careful not to do the right thing for the wrong reason-
4-It is hard to be burned out if you've never been on fire-
5-God wants 2 mile Christians-
STRANGE THOUGHT-Shoes are required to eat in the cafeteria, socks can eat anyplace they want-
I'VE LEARNED-When you say I'm sorry, look the other person in the eye-
DID YOU KNOW-Despite his great scientific and artistic achievement, Leonardo da Vinci was most proud of his ability to bend iron with his bare hands-
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-Did the earthquake at Jesus' crucifixion cause wide spread damage?
2-Did crucifixions continue after Jesus died that way?
3-Why did the Romans not allow their own people to be crucified?
4-Would great fear have gripped the people at Jesus' crucifixion from the darkness, earthquake, people raised to life again, etc.?
5-Why/how did Jesus feel that God had forsaken him?
BIBLE TRIVIA-What was the original name of Zedekiah?
Yesterdays's answer-Eliakim (2 Kings 23:24)
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 149
1 Praise the Lord! Sing a new song to the Lord; sing his praise in the meeting of his people.
2 Let the Israelites be happy because of God, their Maker. Let the people of Jerusalem rejoice because of their King.
3 They should praise him with dancing. They should sing -praises to him with tambourines and harps.
4 The Lord is pleased with his people; he saves the humble.
5 Let those who worship him rejoice in his glory. Let them sing for joy even in bed!
6 Let them shout his praise with their two edged swords in their hands.
7 They will punish the nations and defeat the people.
8 They will put those kings in chains and those important men in iron bands.
9 They will punish them as God has written. God is honored by all who worship him. Praise the Lord!
I WISH YOU A DAY FILLED WITH LOVE, LAUGHTER, FORGIVENESS AND THANKSGIVING-JASPER

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Wednesday March 24, 2010 thought for the day

FRIENDS
HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY
1-People so often sell their soul cheap-
2-If you don't make a sacrifice, you don't need an altar-
3-Cursing is a sinful heart trying to express anger-
4-Practice the presence of the Holy Spirit-
5-When answers are not enough, there is Jesus-
STRANGE THOUGHT-To remove wrinkles, get your faith lifted-
I'VE LEARNED-When you say "I love you" mean it-
DID YOU KNOW-Aristotle thought blood cooled the brain-
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-Who and how many were the Holy people that were raised from the dead at Jesus' crucifixion. Where had their souls been. Would this have caused a mass following of Jesus?
2-What effect was there on the religious leaders when the dead were raised to life at Jesus' crucifixion?
3-What reaction did the Jewish religious leaders have when the temple curtain was torn top to bottom at Jesus' crucifixion?
4-Did any of the religious leaders become followers of Jesus after the crucifixion?
5-Was an earthquake at Jesus crucifixion an unusual event for the area. Had people ever experienced one before?
BIBLE TRIVIA-What was the original name of Jehoiakim?
Yesterday's answer-Daniel (1:6-7)
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 148:7-14
7 Praise the Lord from the earth, you large sea animals and all the oceans,
8 lightning and hail, snow and mist, and stormy winds that obey him,
9 mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars,
10 wild animals and all cattle, crawling animals and birds,
11 kings of the earth and all nations, princes and all rulers of the earth,
12 young men and women, old people and children.
13 Praise the Lord, because he alone is great. He is more wonderful than heaven and earth.
14 God has given his people a king. He should be praised by all who belong to him; he should be praised by the Israelites, the people closest to his heart.
I WISH YOU A DAY FILLED WITH LOVE, LAUGHTER, FORGIVENESS AND THANKSGIVING-JASPER

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Tuesday March 23, 2010 thought for the day

FRIENDS
HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY
1-Contentment and Godliness make for generosity-
2-Income has nothing to do with generosity-
3-It is a tragedy to exchange soul satisfaction for fleshly delight-
4-True happiness comes only from a right relationship with God-
5-If Satan can't get you to believe a lie, he will try to get you to believe a half truth-
STRANGE THOUGHT-The best way to get on your feet is to miss a car payment-
I'VE LEARNED-Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want-
DID YOU KNOW-Alexander Graham Bell made a talking doll that said "Mama" when he was a young boy in Scotland-
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-Is there any significance that Jesus was offered myrhh as a child by the Magi and again at this crucifixion by the Roman authorities?
2-How could Jesus speak from the cross while in so much agony?
3-Why did the Roman soldier find it necessary to pierce Jesus' side when he was already dead?
4-Did Jesus' blood run over every part of his body by which humans can sin?
5-Why is Matthew the only gospel to say that when Jesus died, many holy people who had already died were raised to life and appeared to many people in Jerusalem?
BIBLE RIVIA-What was the original name of Belteshazzar?
Yesterday's answer-Joseph (Genesis 41:45)
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 148:1-6
1 Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the skies. Praise him high above the earth.
2 Praise him, all you angels. Praise him all you armies of heaven.
3 Praise him, sun and moon. Praise him, all you shining stars.
4 Praise him, highest heavens and you waters above the sky.
5 Let them praise theLord, because they were created by his command.
6 He put them in place forever and ever; he made a law that will never change.
I WISH YOU A DAY FILLED WITH LOVE, LAUGHTER, FORGIVENESS AND THANKSGIVING-JASPER

Monday, March 22, 2010

Monday March 22, 2010 thought for the day

FRIENDS
HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY
1-We need a friend more than we need a judge-
2-When we make sin of no consequence we do the same with God-
3-The greater the love the greater the potential for pain-
4-Anything you dwell on will tend to multiply-
5-Don't fix your hope on the uncertainty of riches-
STRANGE THOUGHT-You know your landing gear is up and locked when it takes full power to taxi to the terminal-
I'VE LEARNED-Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully-
DID YOU KNOW-During his entire life, van Gogh sold only one painting,"Red Vineyard of Aries"-
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-With what happened at Jesus' death, why didn't the Jewish religious leaders know he was the son of God?
2-Were the religious leaders so afraid that Jesus' popularity would cause them to lose control of the people and so had him killed?
3-Who were the daughters of Jerusalem that Jesus spoke to on the way to Golgatha?
4-Did Jesus control the timing of his death?
5-Was Jesus offered the drink of pain relief before the crucifixion or during it?
BIBLE TRIVIA-What was the original name of Zaphnath-paaneah?
Yesterday's answer Naomi (Ruth 1:20)
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 147:10-20
10 He does not enjoy the strength of a horse or the strength of a man.
11 The Lord is pleased with those who respect him, with those who trust his love.
12 Jerusalem, praise the Lord; Jerusalem, praise your God.
13 He makes your city gates strong and blesses your children inside.
14 He brings peace to your country and fills you with the finest grain.
15 He gives a command to the earth, and it quickly obeys him.
16 He spreads the snow like wool and scatters the frost like ashes.
17 He throws down hail like rocks. No one can stand the cold he sends.
18 Then he gives a command, and it melts. He sends the breezes, and the waters flow.
19 He gave his word to Jacob, his laws and demands to Israel.
20 He didn't do this for any other nation. They don't know his laws. Praise the Lord!
I WISH YOU A DAY FILLED WITH LOVE, LAUGHTER, FORGIVENESS AND THANKSGIVING-JASPER

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Sunday March 21, 2010 thought for the day

FRIENDS
Here are my thoughts for today
1-When you are doing God's business, God is taking care of your business-
2-Forgiveness does not necessarily make things right, but it does make you free-
3-Christians are to be forgiving but not tolerant or condoning-
4-Pain is a teacher of obedience-
5-Live as though God is beside you as indeed he is-
STRANGE THOUGHT-When one engine fails on a twin engine plane, you always have enough power left to get you to the scene of the crash-
I'VE LEARNED-Christmas is God saying "I want to relate to you. I want you to know me as much as I know you"-
DID YOU KNOW-Van Gogh cut off his left ear. His "Self Portrait with Bandaged Ear" shows his right one bandaged because he painted his mirror image-
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-Why do we use the Latin word Calvary instead of the Hebrew word Golgotha?
2-Would there have been other crucifixions going on at the same time as that of Jesus and the two thieves?
3-Is there any significance that Jesus was not crucified alone?
4-Why were the Roman soldiers so cruel to Jesus or was this normal behavior for all crucifixions?
5-What caused the Roman Centurian to confess Jesus was the son of God and did he then become a follower of Jesus?
BIBLE TRIVIA-What was the original name of Mara?
Yesterday's answer-Saul (Acts 13:9)
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 147:1-9
1 Praise the Lord! It is good to sing praises to our God; it is good and pleasant to praise him.
2 The Lord rebuilds Jerusalem; he brings back the captured Israelites.
3 He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.
4 He counts the stars and names each one.
5 Our Lord is great and very powerful. There is no limit to what he knows.
6 The Lord defends the humble, but he throws the wicked to the ground.
7 Sing praises to the Lord; praise our God with harps.
8 He fills the sky with clouds and sends rain to the earth and makes grass grow on the hills.
9 He gives food to the cattle and to the little birds that call.
I WISH YOU A DAY FILLED WITH LOVE, LAUGHTER, FORGIVENESS AND THANKSGIVING-JASPER

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Saturday March 20, 2010 thought for the day

FRIENDS
Here are my thoughts for today
1-Remembering where you came from will put passion in your soul-
2-All the great people of tomorrow are children today-
3-I hear what you a saying, but is that what you mean?
4-Being right or wrong is not the issue in loving relationships-
5-Love is a four letter word for forgiveness-
STRANGE THOUGHT-Never trade luck for skill-
I'VE LEARNED-Regardless of the circumstances of your birth, you were not the result of an accident-
DID YOU KNOW-Vincent Van Gogh decided to become an artist when he was twenty seven years old.
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-Did Jesus' family or followers follow him to Golgotha?
2-How could Jesus' mother Mary have watched Jesus' crucifixion?
3-Would Mary ever have had any doubts that Jesus was the Messiah while seeing him crucified?
4-Do we know the actual location of Golgatha?
5-Would the wooden crosses have been used more than once?
BIBLE TRIVIA-What was the original name of Paul?
Yesterday's answer-Simon, or Simeon (John1:42)
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 146
1 Praise the Lord! My whole being, praise the Lord.
2 I will praise the Lord all my life; I will sing praises to my God as long as I live.
3 Do not put your trust in princes or other people, who cannot save you.
4 When people die, they are buried. Then all of their plans come to an end.
5 Happy are those who are helped by the God of Jacob. Their hope is in the Lord their God.
6 He made heaven and earth, the sea and everything in it. He remains loyal forever.
7 He does what is fair for those who have been wronged. He gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets the prisoners free.
8 The Lord gives sight to the blind. The Lord lifts up people who are in trouble. The Lord loves those who do right.
9 The Lord protects the foreigners. He defends the orphans and widows but he blocks the way of the wicked.
10 The Lord will be King forever. Jerusalem, your God is everlasting. Praise the Lord!
I WISH YOU A DAY FILLED WITH LOVE, LAUGHTER, FORGIVENESS AND THANKSGIVING-JASPER

Friday, March 19, 2010

Friday March 19, 2010 thought for the day

FRIENDS
HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY
1-If you don't know where you are going, you won't know when you get there-
2-A set back is not the end, it is only another beginning-
3-There are miracles only when there are problems-
4-Answers to prayer are tied into forgiveness and obedience-
5-Miracles are a result of obedience-
STRANGE THOUGHT-You stop believing in Santa Claus when you start getting clothes for Christmas-
I'VE LEARNED-Never tell the platoon sargent you have nothing to do-
DID YOU KNOW-When young and impoverished, Pablo Picasso kept warm by burning his own paintings-
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-Would any of Jesus' followers or family have seen Jesus being scourged?
2-Is the Via Dolorosa the actual route or the traditional route that Jesus walked with the cross to Golgotha?
3-Are the stations of the cross actual places or traditional places where Jesus was on his way to Goglotha?
4-Did Jesus hang naked on the cross or with a loin cloth on?
5-Would the Roman soldiers ever have seen a man go so willingly and without protest to their crucifixion?
BIBLE TRIVIA-What was the original name of Peter?
Yesterday's answer-Jedidiah (2 Samuel 12:24-25)
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 145:17-21
17 Everything the Lord does is right. He is loyal to all he has made.
18 The Lord is close to everyone who prays to him, to all who truly pray to him.
19 He gives those who respect him what they want. He listens when they cry, and he saves them.
20 The Lord protects everyone who loves him, but he will destroy the wicked.
21 I will praise the Lord. Let everyone praise his holy name forever.
I WISH YOU A DAY FILLED WITH LOVE, LAUGHTER, FORGIVENESS AND THANKSGIVING-JASPER

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Thursday March 18, 2010 thought for the day

BUDDIES
HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY
1-If you fail when times are easy, your faith is small-
2-Privileges always bring responsibilities-
3-In essentials-unity, in nonessentials-liberty, in all things-love-
4-Emotions should enrich our lives not run it-
5-If you are going to hide behind something, you have to be smaller than it-
STRANGE THOUGHT-Mankind has a perfect record in aviation-we have never left one up there-
I'VE LEARNED-You can't keep trouble from coming but you don't have to give it a chair to sit on-
DID YOU KNOW-Leonardo da Vinci could write with one hand and draw with the other at the same time-
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-How could Jesus be so badly scourged and then be expected to have enough strength left to carry his cross?
2-Why was Herod in Jerusalem at the time of the passover feast?
3-What happened to Barabbas after his release by Pilate?
4-How long had Barabbas been in prison and had he been scheduled to die?
5-If two thieves were being crucified along with Jesus, why wasn't Barabbas who was a murderer?
BIBLE TRIVIA-What was the original name of Solomon?
Yesterday's answer-Oshea (Numbers 13:16)
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 145:8-16
8 The Lord is kind and shows mercy. He does not become angry quickly but is full of love.
9 The Lord is good to everyone; he is merciful to all he has made.
10 Lord, everything you have made will praise you; those who belong to you will bless you.
11 They will tell about the glory of your kingdom and will speak about your power.
12 Then everyone will know the mighty things you do and the glory and majesty of your kingdom.
13Your kingdom will go on and on, and you will rule forever. The lord will keep all his promises; he is loyal to all he has made.
14 The Lord helps those who have been defeated and takes care of those who are in trouble.
15 All living things look to you for food, and you give it to them at the right time.
16 You open your hand, and you satisfy all living things.
I WISH YOU A DAY FILLED WITH LOVE, LAUGHTER, FORGIVENESS AND THANKSGIVING-JASPER

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Wednesday March 17, 2010 thought for the day

THE BEST OF FRIENDS HAVING TEA
HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY
1-Real repentance will work a change of heart and conduct-
2-Never speak more clearly than you think-
3-Submission is not enslavement, it is the yielded, intelligent, humble obedience to an ordained authority-
4-Lord, smooth this father's rough edges so I can be a parent worthy of my children-
5-Change is the most permanent thing in life-
STRANGE THOUGHT-If you set out to fail and do, is it a failure?
I'VE LEARNED-It turns out, band aids don't fix everything-
DID YOU KNOW-Leonardo da Vinci spent twelve years painting the Mona Lisa's lips-
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-Was it unusual for Jesus to have been scourged prior to being crucified?
2-How could Pilate, a Roman Governor, be pressured into doing the Jews will?
3-Did no one come to the defense of Jesus-disciples, family, friends?
4-Was Jesus' trial held before dawn to keep his followers away?
5-Did Pilate ask for any other witnessed beside the Sanhedrin?
BIBLE TRIVIA-What was the original name of Joshua?
Yesterday's answer-Jacob (Genesis 32:28)
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 145:1-7
1 I praise your greatness, my God the King; I will praise you forever and ever.
2 I will praise you every day; I will praise you forever and ever.
3 The Lord is great and worthy of our praise; no one can understand how great he is.
4 Parents will tell their children what you have done. They will retell your mighty acts,
5 wonderful majesty, and glory. And I will think about your miracles.
6 They will tell about the amazing things you do, and I will tell how great you are.
7 They will remember your great goodness and will sing about your fairness.
I WISH YOU A DAY FILLED WITH LOVE, LAUGHTER, FORGIVENESS AND THANKSGIVING-JASPER

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Tuesday March 16, 2010 thought for the day

FRIENDS
HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY
1-When you have no eternal truths, you have no moral absolutes-
2-How foolish to trade freedom for security-
3-Sin begets it's own consequences-
4-It is impossible to live without restraint and avoid the consequences-
5-Christians are either reservoirs or channels-
STRANGE THOUGHT-Why does your nose run and your feet smell?
I'VE LEARNED-Hate is easy, love takes courage-
DID YOU KNOW-Artist Constantino Brumidi fell from the dome of the U.S. Capital while painting a mural around the rim. He died four months later-
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-Why was Pilate deposed of his position by the governor of Syria?
2-Why wouldn't Pilate listen to his wife's counsel?
3-Would Pilate ever have heard that Jesus was resurrected?
4-Why didn't Pilate use his authority to quell the uprising against Jesus?
5-Had Pilate ever heard about Jesus before-his miracles, teaching,etc.?
BIBLE TRIVIA-What was the original name of Israel?
Yesterday's answer-Abram and Sari (Genesis 17:5, 15)
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 144:9-15
9 God, I will sing a new song to you; I will play to you on the ten stringed harp.
10 You give victory to kings. You save your servant David from cruel swords.
11 Save me, rescue me from these foreigners. They are liars; they are dishonest.
12 Let our sons in their youth grow like plants. Let our daughters be like the decorated stones in the Temple.
13 Let our barns be filled with crops of all kinds. Let our sheep in the fields have thousands and tens of thousands of lambs.
14 Let our cattle be strong. Let no one break in. Let there be no war, no screams in our streets.
15 Happy are those who are like this; happy are the people whose God is the Lord.

Monday, March 15, 2010

Monday March 15, 2010 thought for the day


FRIENDS
HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY
1-Just because something is legal doesn't mean it is moral-
2-Whatever makes men good Christians, also makes them good citizens-
3-Self denial is often the key to self fulfillment-
4-As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he-
5-The seed of destruction is contained in every sin-
STRANGE THOUGHT-Everybody has a pair of beautiful wings, it just takes time to grow them-
I'VE LEARNED-Always believe in tomorrow for it holds the key to your continued success-
DID YOU KNOW-A Flemish artist is responsible for the world's smallest painting in history. It is a picture of a miller and his mill, and it was painted onto a grain of corn-
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW-
1-Was it God's plan that Judas would be the betrayer?
2-How and why was Satan able to enter Judas to betray Jesus?
3-Was Pilate primarily just afraid of losing his job if Jesus was not crucified?
4-Didn't Pilate think he could convince Caesar that Jesus was not guilty as the Jews had charged?
5-Was Pilate insecure about his position and didn't really want to be where he had been appointed?
BIBILE TRIVIA-What was the original name of Abraham and Sarah?
Yesterdays answer-Jacob (Genesis 28:10-15)
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY Psalm 144:1-8
1 Praise the Lord, my Rock, who trains me for war, who trains me for battle.
2 He protects me like a strong, walled city, and he loves me. He is my defender and my Savior, my shield and my protection. He helps me keep my people under control.
3 Lord, why are people important to you? Why do you even think about human beings?
4 People are like a breath; their lives are like passing shadows.
5 Lord, tear open the sky and come down. Touch the mountains so they will smoke.
6 Send the lightning and scatter my enemies. Shoot your arrows and force them away.
7 Reach down from above. Save me and rescue me out of this sea of enemies, from these foreigners.
8 They are liars; they are dishonest.
I WISH YOU A DAY FILLED WITH LOVE, LAUGHTER, FORGIVENESS AND THANKSGIVING-JASPER

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Tuesday March 2, 2010 thought for the day

BEST FRIENDS
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-You cannot understand the great love of God until you understand the awfulness of sin-
2-Success is no substitute for excellence-
3-Human nature left to its own devices has always been a wretched failure at explaining the meaning and destiny of life-
4-It is a dangerous thing when we too early accept new ideas as truth-
5-When Christianity leaves, so does morality-
STRANGE THOUGHT-Why are the evens never against you?
I'VE LEARNED-Live your life for yourself, but always be considerate of others-
DID YOU KNOW-The Mona Lisa was completed in 1503. It was stolen from the Louvre on August 21, 1911-
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-How could false testimony stand in condemning Jesus?
2-If Pilate knew the Jews were giving false testimony and Jesus was innocent, why didn't he accuse them of lying?
3-Why would King Herod not pass judgement on Jesus?
4-Was it Judas' purpose and destiny in life to betray Jesus?
5-If Judas would have changed his mind about betraying Jesus, would God have found someone else?
BIBLE TRIVIA-Who slept on a stone pillow at Bethel and had a dream of a stairway to heaven?
Yesterday's answer-Joseph (Genesis 37:2-11)
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 143:7-12
7 Lord, answer me quickly, because I am getting weak. Don't turn away from me, or I will be like those who are dead.
8 Tell me in the morning about your love, because I trust you. Show me what I should do, because my prayers go up to you.
9 Lord, save me from my enemies; I hide in you.
10 Teach me to do what you want, because you are my God. Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
11 Lord, let me live so people will praise you. In your goodness save me from my troubles.
12 In your love defeat my enemies. Destroy all those who trouble me, because I am your servant.
I WISH YOU A DAY FILLED WITH LOVE, LAUGHTER, FORGIVENESS AND THANKSGIVING-JASPER

Monday, March 01, 2010

Monday March 1, 2010 thought for the day


TWINS-FRIENDS
HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY
1-Children are living messages we send to a time we will not see-
2-Jesus who needed to pray so little prayed so much-
3-What we obtain too cheaply we esteem too lightly. It is dearness that gives everything meaning-
4-America is great because it is good--if it ever ceases to be good it will cease to be great-
5-The harder you work, the luckier you get-
STRANGE THOUGHT-Nothing fixes a thing so intensely in the memory as the wish to forget it-
I'VE LEARNED-Give people a chance to love you for that is how you learn to love-
DID YOU KNOW-The famous painting "Whistler's Mother" was once bought from a pawn shop-
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-Did Jesus expect his disciples to stay awake all night praying with him in Gethsemane?
2-Where was Pilate when Caiphas sent Jesus to him?
3-What do we know of Pilate's background or family?
4-What do we know about Pilate after Jesus' crucifixion?
5-How could Annas, a deposed high priest, call an illigal assembly of the Jewish Sanhedrin at his house?
BIBLE TRIVIA-Who irritated his brothers by telling them of his dreams?
Yesterdays's answer-Laban, Jacob's father in law (Genesis 31:29)
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 143:1-6
1 Lord, hear my prayer; listen to my cry for mercy. Answer me because you are loyal and good.
2 Don't judge me, your servant, because no one alive is right before you.
3 My enemies are chasing me; they crushed me to the ground. They made me live in darkness like those long dead.
4 I am afraid; my courage is gone.
5 I remember what happened long ago; I consider everything you have done. I think about all you have made.
6 I lift my hands to you in prayer. As a dry land needs rain, I thirst for you.
I WISH YOU A DAY FILLED WITH LOVE, LAUGHTER, FORGIVENESS AND THANKSGIVING-JASPER