Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Wednesday August 30, 2017 thought for the day









 
   THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY
1-The story of the prodigal son--the inheritance to the children was usually given at the death of the father, but some fathers split their assets before his death so it wasn't too strange dad gave his younger son his portion.  What was unusual is that the younger son asked for his share.  This showed arrogant disregard for father's authority as head of the family-
2-For a Jew to feed pigs was a great humiliation and to eat food touched by pigs was the greatest humiliation-
3-Because God has forgiven all our sins, we should not withhold forgiveness from others-
4-When we don't forgive others, we are in danger of our prayers not being answered-
5-When we don't forgive others, we are setting ourselves outside and above God's law of love-
 
STRANGE THOUGHT
A vibration is a motion that cannot make up it's mind which way it wants to go-
 
I'VE LEARNED
Nothing crushes your spirit more than abuse-
 
DID YOU KNOW
Iron nails cannot be used in oak because the acid in the wood corrodes them-
 
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-What is in a seed that has the potential to become something much greater than itself?
2-Will our resurrected body be like Jesus' resurrected body?
3-What was Jesus' resurrected body like?
4-What does it mean "to be in Christ"?
5-Why are our righteous acts like filthy rags?
 
BIBLE TRIVIA
Hebrews 13:6  
“I will not be afraid, because the Lord is my helper. People can’t do anything to me.”
This new testament passage is found in what old testament book?
Answer for today     Psalm 118:6
 
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY
Matthew 11:28-30   “Come to me, all of you who are tired and have heavy loads, and I will give you rest. 29 Accept my teachings and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in spirit, and you will find rest for your lives. 30 The burden that I ask you to accept is easy; the load I give you to carry is light.”
 
PRAYER FOR TODAY
 

 
Father, thank you for always welcoming me into your refreshing, renewing presence-
 
I WISH YOU A DAY FILLED WITH LOVE, LAUGHTER, FORGIVENESS AND THANKSGIVING-

Monday, August 28, 2017

Monday August 28, 2017 thought for the day






 
THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY
1-The woman "Delilah" is not identified in the biblical account as either Philistine or Israelite-
2-The book of Ruth is set in the days of judges, but it has little in common with the books bloody tales of inter tribal warfare-
3-Solomon may have been wise but he wasn't very smart-
4-Chronicles is the ancient Readers Digest version of everything that has already taken place in the Bible, from Genesis on-
5-The Israelites were chosen for a unique function--to spread the word of God and make his nature and laws known to the world-
 
STRANGE THOUGHT
Most books say our sun is a star.  But it still knows how to change into a sun in the daytime-
 
I'VE LEARNED
You can't be seen in places you don't go-
 
DID YOU KNOW
Recycling one glass jar saves enough energy to power a TV for three hours-
 
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-When did Jesus and the repentant thief go to paradise?
2-When did Jesus enter hell after his death before his resurrection?
3-If we need to "repent and be baptized", why didn't the thief on the cross need to also?
4-At the time of death, are our souls in a place, or in a limbo state of being?
5-What does it mean "when Jesus returns, those who belong to him will be raised to life?
 
BIBLE TRIVIA
Hebrews 13:5  
Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be satisfied with what you have. God has said, “I will never leave you; I will never abandon you.”
This new testament passage is found in what old testament book?
Answer for today    Deuteronomy    31:6
 
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY
Psalm 51:11-12   "Do not send me away from you or take your Holy Spirit away from me. 
Give me back the joy of your salvation. Keep me strong by giving me a willing spirit."
 
PRAYER FOR TODAY
 
Father, restore the joy of my salvation.  Forgive my sins and bring me back to the life of knowing joy in your presence-
 
MAY YOU HAVE ENOUGH HAPPINESS TO MAKE YOU SWEET, ENOUGH TRIALS TO MAKE YOU STRONG, ENOUGH SORROW TO KEEP YOU HUMAN AND ENOUGH HOPE TO MAKE YOU HAPPY-

Sunday, August 27, 2017

Sunday August 27, 2017 thought for the day





 
THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY
1-What you don't want done to yourself, do not do to others-
2-It is a very short jump from condemning another race or culture as "immoral" to justifying their enslavement or slaughter-
3-Samson was a result of another miraculous birth.  His barren mother was promised a child who would be dedicated to God-
4-The vow of dedicating Samson to God, and not his hair alone is the source of Samson's human strength-
5-The story of Samson is basically a string of grudges and fights over women, escalating into warfare-
 
STRANGE THOUGHT
While the earth seems to be knowingly keeping its distance from the sun, it is really only centrificating-
 
I'VE LEARNED
Blaming is a form of judging-
 
DID YOU KNOW
Moisture, not air, causes super glue to dry-
 
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-What is the resurrection of the body when it has been destroyed or decayed?
2-Can the body be raptured that has been cremated?
3-What caused the one hanging thief to be a believer in Jesus?
4-Did the repentant thief ask for forgiveness before being told he would be with Jesus in paradise?
5-Where and what is Paradise?
 
BIBLE TRIVIA
Hebrews 12:26  When he spoke before, his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, “Once again I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens."
This new testament passage is found in what old testament book?
Answer for today      Haggai 2:6
 
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY
John 15:11-12    I have told you these things so that you can have the same joy I have and so that your joy will be the fullest possible joy.
12 “This is my command: Love each other as I have loved you.
 
PRAYER FOR TODAY
 
 Father, I am thankful for your abiding joy today and every day-
 
I WISH YOU LOVE IN YOUR HEART-PEACE IN YOUR SOUL- JOY IN YOUR LIFE-ALWAYS-

Saturday, August 26, 2017

Saturday August 26, 2017 thought for the day






 
THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY
1-"Manna" was probably an edible substance but not an appealing one.   This is why the people complained about it-
2-The 5th commandment was aimed at protecting the elderly and sick from being abandoned once they were no longer producing  members of society-
3-In todays society, adultery isn't the "scarlet letter" anymore-
4-Most of our advertising industries are built on coveting-
5-It is not wrong to want more than you have.  What is wrong is to want it at your friend or neighbor's expense (wanting the item belonging to them)-
 
STRANGE THOUGHT
When people go around in circles, we say they are crazy.  When planets do it, we say they are orbiting-
 
I'VE LEARNED
When you are trying to solve a problem, fix the problem not the blame-
 
DID YOU KNOW
Clouds fly higher during the day than at night-
 
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-What is the "sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving"?
2-Is fear of death a lack of faith in God?
3-What happens to Christians between death and the rapture?
4-After death, how long till the judgement?
5-Why is the Bible silent about the time between death of the body and the rapture of the body?
 
BIBLE TRIVIA
Hebrews 12:13   "Keep on the right path, so the weak will not stumble but rather be strengthened."
This new testament passage is found in what old testament book?
Answer for today      Proverbs 4:26
 
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY
Psalm 5:11-12     "But let everyone who trusts you be happy;
    Let them sing glad songs forever.
Protect those who love you
    And who are happy because of you.
12 Lord, you bless those who do what is right;
    You protect them like a soldier’s shield." 
 
              
PRAYER FOR TODAY
 
Father, today I reaffirm my trust in you and with gratitude receive afresh the precious gift of your joy-
 
TODAY WILL NEVER COME AGAIN. BE A BESSING, BE A FRIEND, ENCOURAGE SOMEONE, TAKE TIME TO CARE. LET YOUR WORDS AND ACTIONS HEAL AND NOT WOUND-

Friday, August 25, 2017

Friday August 25, 2017 thought for the day






 
THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY
 
1-Trusting is not always easy-
2-Ultimately we trust God because we have come to know him-
3-Christians who know God best are those who trust him most-
4-The ark was like a large box floating and couldn't be steered-
5-Noah was the first man to plant a vineyard, make wine and discover getting drunk-
 
STRANGE THOUGHT
When they broke open molecules, they found they were only stuffed with atoms.  When they broke open atoms, they found them stuffed with explosions-
 
I'VE LEARNED
When your love is greater than your fear, you'll do things you are afraid to do-
 
DID YOU KNOW
The tip of a bullwhip moves so fast that it breaks the sound barrier.  The crack of the whip is actually a tiny sonic boom-
 
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-Where is the glory of God?
2-How do you bring glory to God?
3-What is spiritual maturity?
4-Do you ever become spiritually mature?
5-How do we please God?
 
BIBLE TRIVIA
Hebrews 12:12    "You have become weak, so make yourselves strong again."
This new testament passage is found in what old testament book?
Answer for today    Isaiah 35:3
 
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY
Psalm 103:1-5 
 "All that I am, praise the Lord;
    Everything in me, praise his holy name.
My whole being, praise the Lord
    And do not forget all his kindnesses.
He forgives all my sins
    And heals all my diseases.
He saves my life from the grave
    And loads me with love and mercy.
He satisfies me with good things
    And makes me young again, like the eagle."
 
PRAYER FOR TODAY 

 
Father, help me to see who I really am in you.  Let me always remember how you have graciously dealt with me in the past. 
 May I bless the Lord with all that is within me-
 
I PRAY THAT GOD GIVES YOU STRENGTH IN YOUR STRUGGLE, PEACE IN YOUR PAIN, AND VICTORY IN YOUR VALLEY-

Thursday, August 24, 2017

Thursday August 24, 2017 thought for the day






 
THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY
1-God loves you and there is nothing you can do about it-
2-You do not write your life with words, you write it with action-
3-What you think is not important.  It is only important what you do-
4-Compliments cost nothing, but you can make someone feel like a million bucks-
5-Trusting in God is confidence in his love-
 
STRANGE THOUGHT
You can listen to thunder after lightening and tell how close you came to getting hit.  If you don't hear it, you got hit-
 
I'VE LEARNED
Only courageous people resolve conflict-
 
DID YOU KNOW
The strength of early lasers was measured in Gillette's, the number of blue razor blades a given beam could puncture-
 
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-Is guilt and condemnation the same thing?
2-What is the most important question about the Bible?
3-Why do we not know anything of Jesus economic situation?
4-Did Joseph accept Jesus as his son?
5-After Jesus childhood, how did he support himself?
 
BIBLE TRIVIA  
Hebrews 12:5-6  
“My child, don’t think the Lord’s discipline is worth nothing,
    And don’t stop trying when he corrects you.
The Lord disciplines those he loves,
    And he punishes everyone he accepts as his child.”
This new testament passage is found in what old testament book?
Answer for today        Proverbs 3:11-12
 
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY
 Isaiah 53:4-6
   "But he took our suffering on him
    And felt our pain for us.
We saw his suffering
    And thought God was punishing him.
But he was wounded for the wrong we did;
    He was crushed for the evil we did.
The punishment, which made us well, was given to him,
    And we are healed because of his wounds.
We all have wandered away like sheep;
    Each of us has gone his own way.
But the Lord has put on him the punishment
    For all the evil we have done."
 
 
PRAYER FOR TODAY
 
Father, thank you for all that Jesus went through to forgive me of all my sins-
 
MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE LOVE TO SHARE, HEALTH TO SPARE AND FRIENDS THAT CARE-

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Tuesday August 22, 2017 thought for the day







THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY
1-Fear is the belief that something you cannot see is going to happen-
2-Don't borrow trouble, be patient and you'll have some of your own-
3-Keep the main thing the main thing-
4-Turn your struggle into progress-
5-A grateful heart is a magnet for miracles-
STRANGE THOUGHT
Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't-
I'VE LEARNED
You can walk a lot farther than you think you can-
DID YOU KNOW
1-If you toss a penny 10,000 times, it will not be heads 5,000 times but more like 4,950 times.  The head picture weighs more, so it ends up on the bottom-
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-What determines your reward in heaven?
2-Instead of being fishermen for the lost, why do we so often become critics of the saved?
3-What does God do when we fail?
4-What does it mean when the Bible says God makes us perfect?
5-What distinguishes faith from foolishness or irrationality?
BIBLE TRIVIA
1-Hebrews 10:30    We know that God said, “I will punish those who do wrong; I will repay them.-"
This new testament passage is found in what old testament book?
Answer for today     Deuteronomy  32:35
SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY
PSALM 147:2-6  
He Lord rebuilds Jerusalem;
    He brings back the captured Israelites.
He heals the brokenhearted
    And bandages their wounds.
He counts the stars
    And names each one.
Our Lord is great and very powerful.
    There is no limit to what he knows.
The Lord defends the humble,
    But he throws the wicked to the ground.
PRAYER FOR THE DAY

I never want to stop thanking and praising you for your goodness and grace-
MAY YOU HAVE ENOUGH HAPPINESS TO MAKE YOU SWEET, ENOUGH TRIALS TO MAKE YOU STRONG,ENOUGH SORROW TO KEEP YOU HUMAN AND ENOUGH HOPE TO MAKE YOU HAPPY-




Monday, August 21, 2017

Monday August 21, 2017, thought for the day






THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY
1-Fear is the belief that something you cannot see is going to happen-
2-Don't borrow trouble, be patient and you'll have some of your own-
3-Keep the main thing the main thing-
4-Turn your struggle into progress-
5-A grateful heart is a magnet for miracles-
STRANGE THOUGHT
Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't-
I'VE LEARNED
You can walk a lot farther than you think you can-
DID YOU KNOW
1-If you toss a penny 10,000 times, it will not be heads 5,000 times but more like 4,950 times.  The head picture weighs more, so it ends up on the bottom-
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-What determines your reward in heaven?
2-Instead of being fishermen for the lost, why do we so often become critics of the saved?
3-What does God do when we fail?
4-What does it mean when the Bible says God makes us perfect?
5-What distinguishes faith from foolishness or irrationality?
BIBLE TRIVIA
1-Hebrews 10:30    We know that God said, “I will punish those who do wrong; I will repay them.-"
This new testament passage is found in what old testament book?
Answer for today     Deuteronomy  32:35
SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY
PSALM 147:2-6  
He Lord rebuilds Jerusalem;
    He brings back the captured Israelites.
He heals the brokenhearted
    And bandages their wounds.
He counts the stars
    And names each one.
Our Lord is great and very powerful.
    There is no limit to what he knows.
The Lord defends the humble,
    But he throws the wicked to the ground.
PRAYER FOR THE DAY
I never want to stop thanking and praising you for your goodness and grace-
MAY YOU HAVE ENOUGH HAPPINESS TO MAKE YOU SWEET, ENOUGH TRIALS TO MAKE YOU STRONG,ENOUGH SORROW TO KEEP YOU HUMAN AND ENOUGH HOPE TO MAKE YOU HAPPY-



Saturday, August 19, 2017

Saturday August 19, 2017 thought for the day





 
THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY
1-Don't take a fence down until you know why it was put up-
2-Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith, it is the price of love-
3-If you want to know someone's mind, listen to their words.  If you want to know their heart, watch their actions-
4-Don't say everything you think-
5-Faith is the trusting that something you cannot see is going to happen-
 
STRANGE THOUGHT
Cell phones work when land lines are down, but only  as long as the batteries remain charged-
 
I'VE LEARNED
Tele-marketers function no matter what the weather is doing-
 
DID YOU KNOW
Fifty one percent of all turns are right turns-
 
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-Why did Jesus come in such an obscure way and not with great fan fare?
2-Is there any significance that Jesus father was a carpenter?
3-Where did the word Bible come from?
4-What one person understood Jesus the best?   
5-What will be the greatest reward be in heaven?
 
BIBLE TRIVIA
Hebrews 10:9   Then he said, “Look, I have come to do what you want.”
This new testament passage is found in what old testament book?
Answer for today     Psalm 40:7-8
 
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY
Jeremiah 33:6-9  "But then I will bring health and healing to the people there. I will heal them and let them enjoy great peace and safety. I will bring Judah and Israel back from captivity and make them strong countries as in the past. They sinned against me, but I will wash away that sin. They did evil and turned away from me, but I will forgive them. Then “Jerusalem” will be to me a name that brings joy! And people from all nations of the earth will praise it when they hear about the good things I am doing there. They will be surprised and shocked at all the good things and the peace I will bring to Jerusalem."
 
 
PRAYER FOR TODAY

 
Father, thank you for your loving kindness to me.  Help me to live so that my life lives out that kindness-
 
TODAY WILL NEVER COME AGAIN. BE A BESSING, BE A FRIEND, ENCOURAGE SOMEONE, TAKE TIME TO CARE. LET YOUR WORDS AND ACTIONS HEAL AND NOT WOUND-

Friday, August 18, 2017

Friday August 18, 2017 thought for the day







THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY
1-Are proverbs always promises that are true without exception?
2-When trust is broken, saying sorry means nothing-
3-Faith is the currency of the spiritual realm-
4-To win, you have to begin-
5-A good time to keep your mouth shut is when you are in deep water-
STRANGE THOUGHT
Crickets can increase their volume to overcome the sound of 14 generators-
I'VE LEARNED
I have 3 sizes of clothes in my closet, two of which I will never wear-
DID YOU KNOW
Two and five are the only prime numbers that end in two or five-
FIVE THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-Did Cain not own any animals to make a sacrifice?
2-What does God's love look like?
3-Why does God love us?
4-Should we always be patient.  Can we always be patient?
5-Did the Tree of Forbidden Fruit in the Garden of Eden look any different than the rest of the trees?
BIBLE TRIVIA
Hebrews 10:5-6     
"So when Christ came into the world, he said,
“You do not want sacrifices and offerings,
    But you have prepared a body for me.
You do not ask for burnt offerings
    And offerings to take away sins." 
This new testament passage is found in what old testament book?    
Answer for today     Psalm 40:6
SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    
Isaiah 58:7-8   Share your food with the hungry
    And bring poor, homeless people into your own homes.
When you see someone who has no clothes, give him yours,
    And don’t refuse to help your own relatives.
Then your light will shine like the dawn,
    And your wounds will quickly heal.
Your God will walk before you,
    And the glory of the Lord will protect you from behind.


PRAYER FOR TODAY 

 Father help me to hear your voice.  I want to know what you are saying to me.  Bless me so I can be a blessing to others-

I PRAY THAT GOD GIVES YOU STRENGTH IN YOUR STRUGGLE, PEACE IN YOUR PAIN, AND VICTORY IN YOUR VALLEY-



Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Wednesday August 16, 2017 thought for the day





 
THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY
1-Just as thick fog can stop travelers in their tracks, heavy worry can paralyze us with  the fear of "what if's"-
2-Finding security in wealth is not an option for the christian-
3-It takes divine supernatural grace to forgive and to let go and to let God heal us when we have been hurt-
4-The church is not made up of whole people, rather of broken people who find wholeness in Jesus who was broken for us-
5-There is no goodness without mercy, there is no virtue without forgiveness-
 
STRANGE THOUGHT
TV is an addiction and the withdrawal symptoms are painful-
 
I'VE LEARNED
As I've gotten older  I use more four letter words such as "what"---"when"-
 
DID YOU KNOW
Because of the rotation of the earth, an object can be thrown farther if it is thrown west-
 
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-Did the Romans reuse the wooden crosses for more than one crucifixion?
2-What is the greatest expression of love?
3-Is it possible to live a selfish less life?
4-A baby needs to be selfish to survive, but when do we learn it is the wrong way to live?
5-When God accepted Abel's offering and rejected Cain's, why didn't Cain take his anger out on God instead of his brother Abel?
 
BIBLE TRIVIA
Hebrews 9:20  “This is the blood that begins the Agreement that God commanded you to obey."
This new testament passage is found in what old testament book?
Answer for today      Exodus 24:8
 
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY
John 7:37-38    "On the last and most important day of the feast Jesus stood up and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. 38 If anyone believes in me, rivers of living water will flow out from that person’s heart, as the Scripture says.”
 
PRAYER FOR TODAY

 
Father, my sin has dehydrated my life.  I'm dying of thirst and I believe Jesus is my only hope for my life-
 
LIVE SIMPLY! LOVE GENEROUSLY! CARE DEEPLY! SPEAK KINDLY! LEAVE THE REST WITH GOD!

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Tuesday Auigust 15, 2017 thought for the day








THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY
1-The Greek "Septuagint" meaning 70 became the most popular form of the Hebrew Bible.  It was the unofficial scripture of the early Christians who read the Hebrew Law and prophets in Greek-
2-When the christian church split during the protestant reformation, the protestants accepted the Jewish Canon.  That is why the protestant old testament is so similar to the Hebrew Bible-
3-Doubts kill more dreams than failure ever will-
4-If it wasn't for the last minute, many things would not get done-
5-A minimal amount of worry can wreak immense havoc in our lives
 
STRANGE THOUGHT-
There are a lot more stars in the sky than most people realize-
 
I'VE LEARNED
I miss the days when everything worked with just an "on" and "off" switch-
 
DID YOU KNOW
An iceberg contains more heat than a match-
 
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-Why didn't John leave after Jesus was buried like all the rest did?
2-Who died first, Jesus or the two thieves?
3-Was there any significance to the two thieves being crucified along side of Jesus?
4-How could the woman who washed Jesus feet have been forgiven when she never asked for forgiveness, repented of or confessed her sinful life?
5-Was Jesus cross made just for him alone or was it one of many pre made ready to be used?
 
BIBLE TRIVIA
Hebrews 8:11  "People will no longer have to teach their neighbors and relatives to know the Lord,
Because all people will know me, from the least to the most important."
This new testament passage is found in what old testament book?
Answer for today     Jeremiah 31:34
 
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY
1 John 1:5-7   "Here is the message we have heard from Christ and now announce to you: God is light, and in him there is no darkness at all. So if we say we have fellowship with God, but we continue living in darkness, we are liars and do not follow the truth. But if we live in the light, as God is in the light, we can share fellowship with each other. Then the blood of Jesus, God’s Son, cleanses us from every sin."
 
PRAYER FOR TODAY

 
Father, I pray that I do not return to the darkness of my past sinful life-
 
I WISH YOU A DAY FILLED WITH LOVE, LAUGHTER, FORGIVENESS AND THANKSGIVING-

Monday, August 14, 2017

Monday August 14, 2017 thought for the day

    




 
THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY
1-How many books in a Bible depends on which one you are talking about-Jewish-Catholic-Protestant-
2-Written over the course of a thousand years, primarily in ancient Hebrew, the Jewish Bible is the equivalent of Christianity's old testament-
3-Both the Jewish Bible and Christian old testament contains the same books although arranged and numbered in a slightly different order-
4-The Jerusalem Bible, popular among Catholics, contain about a dozen books the Jews and Christians don't consider holy scripture-
5-The new testament does not replace the old to Christians, it supplements, expands and completes the "Old Covenant"-
 
STRANGE THOUGHT
In a power outage, they who have the biggest generator wins-
 
I'VE LEARNED
I sleep better in my recliner with the TV blaring than I do in bed-
 
DID YOU KNOW
Hot water is heavier than cold-
 
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-Was the shedding of Jesus blood necessary on all the body parts it covered-head, hands, side, feet?
2-When did the "son of God" become the "lamb of God"?
3-When did the cross of Jesus become an altar?
4-How does ambition fit into the christian's life when they are to seek God's will for their life?
5-How was it that the people who called Jesus "King of Kings" on Palm Sunday entering Jerusalem called for his death the following Friday?
 
BIBLE TRIVIA
Hebrews 8:10   "This is the agreement I will make
    With the people of Israel at that time, says the Lord.
I will put my teachings in their minds
    And write them on their hearts.
I will be their God,
    And they will be my people."
 
This new testament passage is found in what old testament book?
Answer for today   Jeremiah 31-33
 
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY
John 8:34-36    "Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, everyone who lives in sin is a slave to sin. 35 A slave does not stay with a family forever, but a son belongs to the family forever. 36 So if the Son makes you free, you will be truly free."
 
PRAYER FOR TODAY

 
Father, I rejoice in the freedom you have given me through Jesus Christ, my Lord-
 
MAY YOU HAVE ENOUGH HAPPINESS TO MAKE YOU SWEET, ENOUGH TRIALS TO MAKE YOU STRONG, ENOUGH SORROW TO KEEP YOU HUMAN AND ENOUGH HOPE TO MAKE YOU HAPPY-

Saturday, August 12, 2017

Saturday August 12, 2017 thought for the day







THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY
1-All Christians have received the free gift of salvation in the same way only-by grace-
2-God's kindness to us is utterly undeserved-
3-When we judge anothers sin to be so much worse than our own, we are like lepers counting spots-"You have more than I do"-
4-The original Hebrew word for "ark" meant "box" or "chest" in English-
5-In the most literal sense, the Bible is not a single book but a collection of many small books-
STRANGE THOUGHT
No matter how many times you flick the switch, lights don't work without electricity-
I'VE LEARNED
The things I used to care to do , I no longer care to do, but I really do care that I don't care to do them anymore-
DID YOU KNOW
H2O expands as it freezes and contracts as it melts, displacing the exact same amount of fluid in either state.  So if the northern ice cap did melt, it would cause absolutely no rise in the level of the ocean-
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-Why did Jesus have to suffer and die alone on the cross without any heavenly help?
2-Did Jesus cry out in agony when beaten and then hung on the cross?
3-Was Jesus' crucifixion any more physically painful than that of the two thieves hanging nearby?
4-Why didn't Jesus shorten the time of his crucifixion?
5-What is positional and progressive sanctification?
BIBLE TRIVIA
Hebrews 6:14   “I will surely bless you and give you many descendants."  This new testament passage is found in what old testament book?
Answer for today    Genesis  22:17
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY
2 Peter 3:8-9   "But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: To the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years is as one day. The Lord is not slow in doing what he promised—the way some people understand slowness. But God is being patient with you. He does not want anyone to be lost, but he wants all people to change their hearts and lives."
PRAYER FOR TODAY



Father, thank you for loving me.  Thank you for sending Jesus to rescue me and to provide a path of joy on which I can walk each day-
TODAY WILL NEVER COME AGAIN. BE A BESSING, BE A FRIEND, ENCOURAGE SOMEONE, TAKE TIME TO CARE. LET YOUR WORDS AND ACTIONS HEAL AND NOT WOUND-

Tuesday, August 08, 2017

Tuesday August 8,2017 thought for the day





 
THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY
1-The cross is the open door no one can shut-
2-If Jesus has your heart, he has your obedience-
3-If we can remain outside the umbrella of God's authority for an extended period of time without feeling guilty, we may not be saved-
4-To feel no conviction of sin for a period of time is a serious sign the Holy Spirit may not be residing in us-
5-An important part of maturing as a christian is knowing how to receive a rebuke-
 
STRANGE THOUGHT
Coffee and frozen pizza can be made on a BBQ grill-
 
I'VE LEARNED
The things I used to care to do, I no longer care to do, but I really do care that I don't care to do them anymore-
 
DID YOU KNOW
Marie Curie, the Nobel Prize winning scientist who discovered radium, died on July 4, 1934 of radiation poisoning-
 
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-Why did Zipporah do the circumcision herself and not simply insist that Moses do it himself?
2-Do the Jews still have a temple with a Holy of Holies?
3-Why was the life span of Jesus only 33 years-why not more or less?
4-On the cross, how could Jesus know he was thirsty when he was in so much pain?
5-Why would the soldiers give Jesus a drink of anything when he said he was thirsty while hanging on the cross?
 
BIBLE TRIVIA
Hebrews 5:6   “You are a priest forever, a priest like Melchizedek."
This New testament passage is found in what old testament book?
Answer for today     Psalm 110:4
 
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY
Proverbs 3:5-6   Trust the Lord with all your heart,
    And don’t depend on your own understanding.
Remember the Lord in all you do,
    And he will give you success.
 
 
 
PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, Today I look to you for direction.  I submit myself to your control.  I pray that you will shine brightly in my life today- 
 
I WISH YOU A DAY FILLED WITH LOVE, LAUGHTER, FORGIVENESS AND THANKSGIVING-

Monday, August 07, 2017

Monday August 7, 2017 thought for the day





 
THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY
1-Like the book of Esther, the Song of Solomon never mentions God-
2-Though Jesus was later called "Christ" it is not his name, it is who he is- We should not address him as "Jesus Christ", rather"Jesus the Christ"-
3-The wooden cross (crucifix) was  a Roman punishment for run away slaves and rebels-
4-The English word "Gospel" is derived from the Anglo Saxon for "good tidings"or "good news"-
5-While the four gospels are divinely inspired, they are not works of history or biography.  They are not even personal memories.  They were written by zealous believers as a call to faith for their own day, not as documents for some historical accounting.  The authors were not journalists covering Jesus-
 
STRANGE THOUGHT
If it is lonely at the top, it is crowded at the bottom-
 
I'VE LEARNED
Going out is good, coming home is even better
 
DID YOU KNOW
The shock wave from a nitroglycerine explosion travels at seventeen thousand miles per hour-
 
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-What does it mean "in all our ways to acknowledge him"?
2-How do we acknowledge God in all our ways?
3-How is it possible that when a mans ways are pleasing to God, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him?
4-When you are living in obedience to God, does it not often stir up conflict in others?
5-Are all the proverb statements of something generally true in life or are they absolute promises?
 
BIBLE TRIVIA
Hebrews 4:4    In the Scriptures he talked about the seventh day of the week: “And on the seventh day God rested from all his works."
This new testament passage is found in what old testament book?
Answer for today       Genesis 2:2
 
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY
Jeremiah 29:11-13   "I say this because I know what I am planning for you,” says the Lord. “I have good plans for you, not plans to hurt you. I will give you hope and a good future. 12 Then you will call my name. You will come to me and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will search for me. And when you search for me with all your heart, you will find me-
 
PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, I call upon you today.  I submit myself into your hands-
 
I WISH YOU LOVE IN YOUR HEART-PEACE IN YOUR SOUL- JOY IN YOUR LIFE-ALWAYS-

Sunday, August 06, 2017

Sunday August 6, 2017 thought for the day








 
THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY
1-The Bible has traditionally been thought of as God speaking to people but in Psalms people speak to God-
2-The 150 Rosaries later instituted by the Roman Catholic church are in honor of the 150 psalms-
3-There are more than 1000 traditional sayings and popular adages that make up proverbs-
4-The authors of Proverbs are many and written over a long period of time-
5-Ecclesiastes is unique among the Bible books.  It is neither history, nor parable, nor a prophetic book.  It is more philosophical than religious-
 
STRANGE THOUGHT
I don't mean to brag, but I finished my 14 day diet food in 3 hours and 20 minutes-
 
I'VE LEARNED
 You forget names, but it is okay because other people forget they even know you-
 
DID YOU KNOW
The US Bureau of Standards says that the electron is the fastest thing in the world-
 
5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-Can a person have a sinful experience and still be holy?
2-Why did God say that where Moses was standing by the burning bush was holy ground?
3-Can you ever talk God out of his plan?
4-Is it difficult to hear/understand God speak to you?
5-What does it mean to "trust the Lord with all your heart"?
 
BIBLE TRIVIA
Hebrews 3:10   "I was angry with them. I said, ‘They are not loyal to me and have not understood my ways.’ 
This new testament passage is found in what old testament book?
Answer for today    Psalm 95:10
 
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY
Colossians 3:14-16   "Even more than all this, clothe yourself in love. Love is what holds you all together in perfect unity. 15 Let the peace that Christ gives control your thinking, because you were all called together in one body to have peace. Always be thankful. 16 Let the teaching of Christ live in you richly. Use all wisdom to teach and instruct each other by singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God."
 
PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, guide my choices today by your Word and your peace-
 
I WISH YOU LOVE IN YOUR HEART-PEACE IN YOUR SOUL- JOY IN YOUR LIFE-ALWAYS-