Friday November 30, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-There is a difference in being with unbelievers and being one of them-

2-Don't be trapped by the false security of prosperity-

3-Depend on God for your security and you won't be shaken when worldly possessions disappear-

4-God has shown us that he is willing to forgive because his judgement on sin was satisfied by Jesus death on the cross-

5-Forgiveness has always been a part of God's loving nature-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

When companies ship Styrofoam what is it packed in?

 

I'VE LEARNED

The best thing to spend on your children is your time-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Twenty thousand checks will be deducted from the wrong bank accounts in the next hour-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Should Christians not declare bankruptcy except for things beyond their control such as unusual medical expenses or loss of a job, etc?

2-Should Christians try to leave a financial inheritance to their children and  grandchildren?

3-Should Christians always leave a part of their financial estate on death to their places of worship or other ministries they were interested in?

4-How much of a Christians wealth should be left for "God's work" when they die?

5-Should a  Christian try to provide financially for all possibilities associated with old age?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Which tree does Jesus say can be uprooted and thrown into  the sea, if one has enough faith?

 Answer for today         mulberry tree       Luke 17:6

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

MARK 4:18-20    "The   seed cast in the weeds represents the ones who hear the kingdom news but are overwhelmed with worries about all the things they have to do and all the things they want to get. The stress strangles what they heard, and nothing comes of it. But the seed planted in the good earth represents those who hear the Word, embrace it, and produce a harvest beyond their wildest dreams.”                                      Message

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, help me to remember that my citizenship is found in heaven with you.  This world is not my home-

 

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

Thursday November 29, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Remember, overnight success takes about fifteen years-

2-Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them-

3-Dishonest communication hinders relationships-

4-If we lie to others we will begin to deceive ourselves-

5-When we regard God correctly we gain a clearer picture of ourselves-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why is the word "abbreviation" so long?

I'VE LEARNED

Others may hate you, but those who hate you don't win unless you hate them and then you destroy yourself-

DID YOU KNOW

Men are 1.6 times more likely to undergo bypass surgery than women-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does it matter to God what home we live in, what car we drive, or what clothes we wear?

2-Should Christians try to spend their income with christian business people?

3-Should Christians support businesses if they know the business is not run by christian principles or they support non christian activities or programs?

4-Should Christians live debt free except for a home?

5-Should Christians "pledge" their money to church or christian ministries, that they don't have trusting God will provide?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What defeated king was buried with his sons under an oak tree?

Answer for today        Saul           1 Chronicles 10-12

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Mark 13:28-31     Take a lesson from the fig tree. From the moment you notice its buds form, the merest hint of green, you know summer’s just around the corner. And so it is with you. When you see all these things, you know he is at the door. Don’t take this lightly. I'm not just saying this for some future generation, but for this one, too—these things will happen. Sky and earth will wear out; my words won’t wear out.             Message

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 Father, help me to live as your grateful and obedient child-

MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE LOVE TO SHARE, HEALTH TO SPARE, AND FRIENDS THAT CARE-

Wednesday November28, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Never deprive someone of hope for it may be all they have-

2-Be tough minded, but tender hearted-       

3-Be kinder than necessary-

4-Keep your promises-

5-Learn to show cheerfulness, even when you don't feel like it-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

If the police arrest a mime, do they tell him he has the right to remain silent?

 

I'VE LEARNED

God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage-

 

DID YOU KNOW

In the next seven days, eight hundred Americans will be injured by their jewelry-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When Christians provide for their retirement is it a sign they aren't fully trusting in God-  

2-Will God supply you with what you could have provided for yourself but didn't-

3-When is it wrong to spend money on things

4-Is our wealth to be used to buy "things"?

5-To what extent should Christians be concerned with economics?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What did Delilah use to bind the sleeping Samson?

Answer for today         probably tree bark or twigs             Judges16:11

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Matthew13:23      “The seed cast on good earth is the person who hears and takes in the News, and then produces a harvest beyond his wildest dreams.”

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PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, break my hard heart so it will be good ground for the seeds of your word to grow and produce a harvest for your kingdom-

 

LIVE SIMPLY, LOVE GENEROUSLY, CARE DEEPLY, SPEAK KINDLY, LEAVE THE REST WITH GOD

Tuesday November 27, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Watch a sunrise at least once a month-

2-Be the first to say "hello"-

3-Live below your means-

4-Treat everyone like you want to be treated-

5-Never give up on anyone-miracles do happen-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Should vegetarians eat animal crackers?

I'VE LEARNED

Sometimes there is no next time, sometimes there are no second chances, sometimes it is now or never-

DID YOU KNOW

YOu are more likely to get attacked by a cow than a shark-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Should a christian live a life of poverty and depend on God to supply every need they have without working for it?

2-How can a poor person give if they have nothing to give?

3-Are some people destined to be rich and some to be poor?

4-Can you give what you don't have?

5-Should Christians try to provide for retirement, sickness, education or simply thrust God to supply it all?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What kind of trees did the exiled Jews hang their harps upon?

Answer for today              Willows            Psalm 137:2

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Matthew 12:31-33      “There’s nothing done or said that can’t be forgiven. But if you deliberately persist in your slanders against God’s Spirit, you are repudiating the very One who forgives. If you reject the Son of Man out of some misunderstanding, the Holy Spirit can forgive you, but when you reject the Holy Spirit, you’re sawing off the branch on which you’re sitting, severing by your own perversity all connection with the One who forgives

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer-"

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

Monday November 26, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-In our prayers God's answers come from God's perspective-

2-It is difficult to let go of what we deeply love-

3-While persistence is good, stubbornness is usually self centered-

4-Pray not for thing, but for wisdom and courage-

5-Complement three people every day-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

When it rains, why don't sheep shrink?

 

I'VE LEARNED

The next time you are in a holding pattern or a waiting mode be encouraged, the fog will lift---it always does-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Summer is statistically the most hazardous season-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is wealth always a blessing from God?

2-Does giving/receiving and planting/reaping apply to wealth?

3-What did Jesus mean when he said its was easier for a camel to go through an eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God?

4-Should a christian for more wealth than they have?

5-When should a christian be satisfied with the wealth they have?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What prophet was a "dresser of sycamore trees"?

Answer for today           Amos         7:14

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

John 1:1-4    

^1-2 The Word was first,
The Word present to God,
    God present to the Word.
The Word was God,
    In readiness for God from day one.

^3-5 Everything was created through him; nothing—not one thing!—Came into being without him.
What came into existence was Life, and the Life was Light to live by.         Message

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, develop in me a deep thirst for knowing your word-

 

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 November 25, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-"The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice"-

2-Genesis covered lots of years between chapters-

3-Lying compounds the effects of sin-

4-Fear is the most common motive for lying-

5-Sarah laughed at hearing she would have a baby at the age of 90.  That was understandable.  But when she lied about doing do, she sinned-

STRANGE THOUGHT

If a turtle doesn't have a shell, is it homeless or naked?

DID YOU KNOW

Waiting is an important part of the life of faith-

DID YOU KNOW

Statistically, the safest age of life is ten years old-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did the wise men travel by themselves or in a caravan to find baby Jesus?

2-How could the wise men have traveled from afar over desert and wilderness for two years in safety?

3-How much of our money should we use for ourselves?

4-Did the wise men ever make it back home?

5-How do we keep from being trapped by the "love of money"?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What kind of wood was the Ark of the Covenant made of?

Answer for today         Acacia       Exodus 25:10

SCRIPTURE FOR THE  DAY

  JOHN 14:6-7      Jesus said, “I am the Road, also the Truth, also the Life. No one gets to the Father apart from me. If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him. You've even seen him!”                                             Message

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, thank you that you have provided the only path for salvation and enabled me to recognize it-

I WISH YOU LOVE IN YOUR HEART-PEACE IN YOUR SOUL- JOY IN YOUR LIFE -ALWAYS-

Saturday November 24, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-God is not a magic potion to get us out of life's difficulties-

2-I am allowed to do all things, but all things are not good for me to do-

3-I am allowed to do all things, but I will not let anything make me it's slave.  While this refers to behavior, it also applies to eating.  

4- While you can eat anything, you should not eat everything-

5-By listening to others in order to understand them, we are doing God's work with a form of God's love-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

If a stealth bomber crashes in a forest, will it make a sound?

 

I'VE LEARNED

Troubles are often the tools by which God fashions us for better things-

 

DID YOU KNOW

There are about fifteen thousand people in the United States over the age of one hundred-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was Judas guilt so great that he could not have repented?

2-What was the real cause of Judas betrayal of Jesus?  

3-Do we choose to sin or does sin choose us?

4-Can we always choose not to sin?

5-Is there ever a point when we have no control over sinning?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What kind of wheat does Jesus say will be separated from the wheat at the judgement?

Answer for today         Tares        Matthew13:25

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

John 4:23-24       “It’s who you are and the way you live that count before God. Your worship must engage your spirit in the pursuit of truth. That’s the kind of people the Father is out looking for: those who are simply and honestly themselves before him in their worship. God is sheer being itself—Spirit. Those who worship him must do it out of their very being, their spirits, their true selves, in adoration.”                                  Message 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, help me to learn to worship you through your spirit and your truth-

 

TODAY WILL NEVER COME AGAIN. BE A BLESSING, BE A FRIEND, ENCOURAGE SOMEONE, TAKE TIME TO CARE. LET YOUR WORDS AND ACTIONS HEAL AND NOT WOUND

Friday November 23, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Even the best counsel is ineffective if it does not help us make wise decisions-

2-After the mountain tops comes the valleys-

3-A heritage is what you give to someone, a legacy is something you build into someone-

4-Accept reality, hope for the divine-

5-You won't really appreciate good health until you loose it-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

If the funeral procession is at night, do folks drive with their light off?

 

I'VE LEARNED

All the world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming-

 

DID YOU KNOW

You share a birthday with at least nine million other people in the world-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was Jesus showing favoritism by having a "special" disciple?

2-What held Jesus on the cross?

3-Does no one fear God today?

4-Did Judas choose to betray Jesus or was he chosen?

5-If Judas had not chosen to betray Jesus, would God have found someone else?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What prophet complained about the people making sacrifices under spreading oaks, poplars, and elms?

Answer for today           Hosea         4:13

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

John 3:20-21     “This is the crisis we’ re in: God-light streamed into the world, but men and women everywhere ran for the darkness. They went for the darkness because they were not really interested in pleasing God. Everyone who makes a practice of doing evil, addicted to denial and illusion, hates God-light and won’t come near it, fearing a painful exposure. But anyone working and living in truth and reality welcomes God-light so the work can be seen for the God-work it is.”

                                                                                   Message

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you for the illuminating power of your Word.  Help me to live in its light-

 

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

Thursday November 22, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-When we confess our sins, the way is opened for God to bring good from a bad situation-

2-Sin is deceptively attractive-

3-Obedience to God leads to peace with God and others-

4-God has never endorsed the idea that "the end justifies the means"-

5-Peace comes as a product of giving your life whole heartily to God-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why do people who know the least know it the loudest?

 

I'VE LEARNED

We can't expect God to come to our rescue when we cause our own problems through bad choices or behavior-

 

DID YOU KNOW

On average, twelve babies will be given to the wrong parents each day-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was Jesus afraid knowing his destiny?

2-If Jesus had a resurrected body when appearing to the 11 disciples and others, why did his hands , feet, and side still have the scars?

3-Why does John call himself "the disciple Jesus loved" instead of of me or I?

4-Did Jesus have an equal relationship with all his disciples?

5-Why did Jesus have an inner circle of disciples-Peter, James, John?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What kind of tree does Psalms compare a wicked man to?

Answer for today           a green bay tree           Psalm 37:35

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 86:11-15      Train me, God, to walk straight; then I'll follow your true path.
Put me together, one heart and mind; then, undivided, I'll worship in joyful fear.
From the bottom of my heart I thank you, dear Lord; I've never kept secret what you’re up to.
You've always been great toward me—what love! You snatched me from the brink of disaster!
God, these bullies have reared their heads! A gang of thugs is after me—And they don’t care a thing about you.
But you, O God, are both tender and kind, not easily angered, immense in love, and you never, never quit.

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PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, help me to grow in the experience of your grace-

 

MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE LOVE TO SHARE, HEALTH TO SPARE, AND FRIENDS THAT CARE-

Wednesday November 21, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The past is an important part of today's actions and tomorrows plans-

2-How you live today will determine how you will be remembered and how you will be judged by God-

3-Often our motives, not the action itself, contain the sin-

4-Sin has a domino effect-

5-Our behavior always affects other people whether we want them to or not-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why are gas station bathrooms locked.  Are they afraid someone will clean them?

 

I'VE LEARNED

How we respond to criticism determines whether or not we grow in wisdom-

 

DID YOU KNOW

August is the month when most babies are born-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What happened to Joseph of Arimathea after Jesus resurrection-

2-Can your life ever be the same after a real encounter with God-

3-Is the earth really millions of years old?

4-Were  there really, what is called, pre historic animals on the earth, which is dated before Adam and Eve?

5-Does our love for God often become more of a duty?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What vine is mentioned in the Old Testament as bearing poisonous berries?

Answer for today          The vine of Sodom          Deuteronomy  32:32

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 33:4-5      For God’s Word is solid to the core; everything he makes is sound inside and out.
He loves it when everything fits, when his world is in plumb-line true.
Earth is drenched in God’s affectionate satisfaction.         Message

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, help me to read, to understand, and to obey your Word so that you might be glorified in my life-

 

LIVE SIMPLY, LOVE GENEROUSLY, CARE DEEPLY, SPEAK KINDLY, LEAVE THE REST WITH GOD

Tuesday November 20, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Sins consequences are guaranteed in God's Word, but the timing of those consequences are hard to predict-

2-Great opportunities are often destroyed by small decisions-

3-No matter how sinful you have been, it is never too late to humble yourself, turn to God and ask for forgiveness-

4-God's patience and mercy are beyond our ability to understand-

5-Most objects are not made to be idols, they simply become idols by the way people use them-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Would a fly without wings be called a walk?

 

I'VE LEARNED

When we help the poor, God accepts our help as if we had offered it directly to him-

 

DID YOU KNOW

About two hundred babies are born worldwide every minute-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How many people are called disciples in the New Testament?

2-How could the human side of Jesus stand to suffer the pain of flogging, crown of thorns and crucifixion?

3-Had Jesus ever suffered pain prior to Good Friday?

4-When Jesus said "father, forgive them for they know not what they do," did God forgive them?

5-How many disciples were at the crucifixion?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What expensive wood is mentioned in the book of Revelation?

Answer for today         Thyine              18:12

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

John 8:31-32      Then Jesus turned to the Jews who had claimed to believe in him. “If you stick with this, living out what I tell you, you are my disciples for sure. Then you will experience for yourselves the truth, and the truth will free you.”                                          Message

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you that I can be free through your truth-

 

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

Monday November 19, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God often speaks to us today through the gentile and obvious rather than the spectacular and unusual-

2-We are never more closer to defeat than in our moment of greatest victory-

3-Selfishness left unchecked can lead to great evil-

4-It is so easy to know what is right and yet not do it-

5-Effective leadership can be nullified by an ineffective personal life-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

If a parsley farmer is sued, can his wages be garnished?

 

I'VE LEARNED

A blameless life is far more valuable than wealth, but most people don't act  as if they believe this?

 

DID YOU KNOW

Assuming Rudolph was in front, there are 40, 320 ways to rearrange the other eight reindeer-  For you numbers people, is this true?

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Should Christians be involved with government agencies that may have to kill people?

2-What is the Christian's correct position of being anti war or pro military?

3-Should Christians depend on the military to keep the peace?

4-What caused Joseph of Arimathea to be a disciple of Jesus?

5-Was Joseph of Arimathea Jesus' 13th disciple"

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What massive trees were brought to make the beams and pillars in the Jerusalem temple?

Answer for today            the cedars of Lebanon          1 kings 5:6

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Matthew 19:21-22   If you want to give it all you've got,” Jesus replied, “go sell your possessions, give everything to the poor. All your wealth will then be in heaven. Then come follow me.” That was the last thing the young man expected to hear. And so, crestfallen, he walked away. He was holding on tight to a lot of things, and he couldn’t bear to let go.             Message

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, help me to live my life with an open hand, not holding too tight to the things I have, but living and giving generously so I can be a blessing to others-

 

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 November 18, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Every storm runs out of rain-

2-Sometimes beauty is not so much hidden as it is unobserved-

3-The past should not be a place where we live, but something from which we learn-

4-Faith is the step between promise and assurance-

5-Every miracle, large or small, begins with an act of obedience-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

What is another word for thesaurus?

 

I'VE LEARNED

A truly brave person does not look for chances to prove it-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Eighty two percent of the world's population believes in an afterlife-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why are so many Christians obese?

2-Does God need Christians help in dealing with evil?

3-Should Christians be activists against wrong and injustice?

4-Should Christians be involved in the environmental movement?

5-Should Christians be active in politics?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What did Jacob send as a gift to Joseph in Egypt?

Answer for today         Almonds             Genesis 43:11

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Matthew 6:19-21     Don’t hoard treasure down here where it gets eaten by moths and corroded by rust or—worse!—stolen by burglars. Stockpile treasure in heaven, where it’s safe from moth and rust and burglars. It’s obvious, isn’t it? The place where your treasure is, is the place you will most want to be, and end up being.

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PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, help me to love you more, treasure your word, and make an eternal impact in the lives of other people-

 

I WISH YOU LOVE IN YOUR HEART-PEACE IN YOUR SOUL- JOY IN YOUR LIFE -ALWAYS-

Saturday Noember 17, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-We must not confuse God's patience with us with his approval of or indifference to our sin-

2-"Choose this day whom you will serve, but as for me and my house we will serve the Lord"-

3-The way we live shows others the strength of our commitment to serving God-

4-We must be aware of compromising with wickedness-

5-An individual has a healthy personality to the exact degree to which they have the propensity to look for the good in every situation-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Is it possible to be totally partial?

 

I'VE LEARNED

We all need friends who will stick close, listen, care and offer help when it is needed in good times and bad-

 

DID YOU KNOW

More than fifty percent of Americans believe in the devil-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-Can you be a secret believer and follower of Jesus?

2-The tomb in which Jesus was placed, was it meant, to be a permanent place of burial?

3-Can you be a christian and have an obnoxious attitude?

4-Can you be a christian and use tobacco, alcohol or drugs?

5-If our body is the temple of God, why do we abuse our body so badly?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What grain did not suffer from the plague of hail in Egypt  because it had not grown enough?

Answer for today          Rye         Exodus 9:32

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Luke 6:43-45    You don’t get wormy apples off a healthy tree, nor good apples off a diseased tree. The health of the apple tells the health of the tree. You must begin with your own life-giving lives. It’s who you are, not what you say and do, that counts. Your true being brims over into true words and deeds.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, create in me a clean heart.  Enable me to bear good fruit for you in every aspect of my life-

 

TODAY WILL NEVER COME AGAIN. BE A BLESSING, BE A FRIEND, ENCOURAGE SOMEONE, TAKE TIME TO CARE. LET YOUR WORDS AND ACTIONS HEAL AND NOT WOUND

 

 

Friday November 16, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The Bible is full of "If you will, I will"-

2-Make it a point to make one person laugh each day.  In the process you will make two people happy-

3-God does not demand that our judgement be perfect in all situations.  He simply asks us to trust him-

4-Prayer is not an alternative to preparation, and faith is not a substitute for hard work-

5-Beware of demanding your own way because eventually you may get it, along with all its painful consequences-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

What do you do when you see an endangered animal eating an endangered plant?

 

I'VE LEARNED

Better to be poor than a liar-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Only 55 percent of Americans know that the sun is a star-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was there anyone there mourning the two thieve's being crucified along with Jesus?

2-Does the word Christian need any adjectives?

3-Why did Jesus family not provide for his burial?

4-Why was Jesus not buried where his father Joseph was buried?

5-Can a christian be a secret undercover agent?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What tree's spice was used in making oil for anointing?

Answer for today          The cassia tree          Exodus  30:24

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Proverbs 7:1-3    Dear friend, do what I tell you,treasure my careful instructions.
Do what I say and you’ll live well. My teaching is as precious as your eyesight—guard it!
Write it out on the back of your hands, etch it on the chambers of your heart.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, help me to treasure your Word and walk in obedience to your commands-

 

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

Thursday November 15, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Wealth, popularity or lack of suffering is not an indication of God's blessing-

2-Success does not necessarily indicate God's approval-

3-The Bible doesn't condone slavery but did recognize it's existence-

4-Motives are just as important as actions-

5-God's love forms the foundation for our trust in him-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why are power outages shown on TV?

 

I'VE LEARNED

It is wrong for us to treat the less fortunate with contempt and arrogance-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Nine percent of Americans report having been in the presence of a ghost?

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does Jesus want us to make converts or disciples?

2-Can God be a God of extreme love without also being a God of severe judgement?

3-Did any of the Roman soldiers think that Jesus was the Son of God?

4-Did the Roman authorities look for the body of Jesus?

5-Did any of the Roman authorities or the Jewish religious leaders come to see Jesus after his resurrection?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What unusual food was said to have resembled coriander seed?

Answer for today        Manna                       Exodus 16:31

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Deuteronomy 7:6-8     Do this because you are a people set apart as holy to God, your God. God, your God, chose you out of all the people on Earth for himself as a cherished, personal treasure. God wasn’t attracted to you and didn’t choose you because you were big and important—the fact is, there was almost nothing to you. He did it out of sheer love, keeping the promise he made to your ancestors. God stepped in and mightily bought you back out of that world of slavery, freed you from the iron grip of Pharaoh king of Egypt. 

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PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Thank you father for choosing me and loving me-

 

MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE LOVE TO SHARE, HEALTH TO SPARE, AND FRIENDS THAT CARE-

 

 

Wednesday November 14, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

 

1-The measure of your trust worthiness is your willingness to take responsibility-

2-A persons greatest failure may be in preventing others from achieving greatness-

3-The saddest verse of scripture-Judges 16:20 "He did not know that the Lord had left him"-

4-An idol is anything that takes God's place in a person's life-

5-Many people today justify their wrong actions by outward signs of success-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why isn't there mouse flavored cat food?

 

I'VE LEARNED

The one who has unreliable friends comes to ruin-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Seven percent of Americans think Elvis is alive-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why couldn't Jesus have been resurrected from the cross?

2-Did crucifixions only take place on Fridays?

3-What was the disciples reaction when they first heard Jesus say he would be crucified?

4-Did Jesus speak more than the Hebrew language?

5-Since Peter, James, John were the inner circle of disciples did it cause jealousy in the rest of them?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What miraculous event was the eating of bitter herbs supposed to commemorate?

Answer for today         Passover      Exodus 12:8

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Exodus 19:5-6     If you will listen obediently to what I say and keep my covenant, out of all peoples you'll be my special treasure. The whole Earth is mine to choose from, but you’re special: a kingdom of priests, a holy nation.’                                        Message

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you for making me one of your special treasures-

 

LIVE SIMPLY, LOVE GENEROUSLY, CARE DEEPLY, SPEAK KINDLY, LEAVE THE REST WITH GOD