Tuesday March 31, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You can’t share what you don’t have-

2-Faith is trusting God even when he doesn’t tell you why-

3-Often, things that lead to happiness involve some pain-

4-If we could understand that fun does not bring us happiness, we would live differently-

5-Those who keep the ability to see beauty, never grow old-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Dust is mud with the juice squeezed out-

I’VE LEARNED

Old age is when you still have something on the ball but you are just too tired to bounce it-

DID YOU KNOW

What is the size of a Baby Grand piano-

Answer, Five feet, eight inches-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why would those who are poor in spirit feel a need to mourn?

2-From the world’s point of view, why is it surprising that the meek will inherit the earth?

3-Why will our treatment of others affect God’s treatment of us?

4-Can you be happy and not be blessed?

5-As Christians, are we born into or adopted into the family of God?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What priest was two indulgent toward his spoiled sons?

Answer for today     ELI      1 Samuel  3:13

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

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.            Isaiah 53:5-6 NCV

PRAYER

Father, praise you that those who trust in you are no longer slaves to the fear of death-

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

Monday March 30, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Depression is the result of the reaction to a disappointment-

2-All disappointments do not carry the same weight-

3-May all who come behind us find us faithful-

4-We are successful when our children say yes to the call of God on their lives-

5-There is no greater joy for a parent than to see their children in love with Jesus-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Chickens are the only creature you eat before they are born and after they are dead-

I’VE LEARNED

I’ve spent a fortune on deodorant before I realized people didn’t like me anyway-

DID YOU KNOW

What is the seventh of the seven seas?

Answer for today      Antarctic Ocean

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is this a true statement? Everyone who has ever been used of God had to first be broken, humbled and brought virtually to the end of themselves-

2-What does it mean to “live as one who has been forgiven”?

3-Do you  ever feel like Jesus is asleep in your boat while going through a storm?

4-What does this scripture mean?-“for everyone shall be salted with fire, and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt”-

5-Why is it so different to admit spiritual poverty?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What book says that a  child raised up in the right way will never depart from it?

Answer for today          Proverbs      22:6

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

He was hated and rejected by people. He had much pain and suffering. People would not even look at him. He was hated, and we didn’t even notice him. But he took our suffering on him and felt our pain for us. We saw his suffering and thought God was punishing him.                                       Isaiah 53:3-4 NCV

PRAYER

Father, thank you for Jesus choosing the cross and suffering for sinners like me-

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 March 28, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The only way to heal a pain that will not heal itself is to forgive the person who caused it-

2-Faith is not an argument-

3-Hindsight is what a mistake looks like from the rear-

4-Faith is believing in advance what will only make sense in review-

5-Success is more who you are than what you have or what you do-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Beauty parlor is a place where ladies curl up and dye-

I’VE LEARNED

The people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon-

DID YOU KNOW

What is the fifth of the seven seas?

Answer for today    Indian Ocean

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-It seems that while Jesus was on the earth, demons were especially active.  Was that still true after his ascension to heaven?

2-When in Scripture is the first time Jesus was called “son of David”?

3-Was Simon the Zealot a member of the Zealots, a radical political party working for the violent overthrow of Roman rule in Israel?

4-Jesus said “my yoke is easy and my burden is light”.  What did he mean by this?

5-Why did Jesus come to the Jewish people and his disciples ended up going to the Gentiles?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What prophet advised people to tell their children about the locust plague?

Answer for today    Joel  1:3

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

There is one God and one mediator so that human beings can reach God. That way is through Christ Jesus, who is himself human. He gave himself as a payment to free all people. He is proof that came at the right time.                                    1 Timothy 2:5-6 NCV

PRAYER

Father, when all we want is you we have all we desire and more-

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 March 27, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-If you don’t want  to cry, don’t ever love-

2- I have lived many years, I have had many troubles, most of which never happened-

3-External vigilance is the price of liberty-

4-If you love just to get love , you become sick-

5-Do not pray for an easy life, pray to be a strong person- 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Adult - a person who has stopped growing at both ends and now grows in the middle-

I’VE LEARNED

Credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being-

DID YOU KNOW

What is the fourth of the seven seas?    

Answer for today    South Pacific Ocean-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can you always and in all situations overcome evil with good?

2-Can we ever love others as much as God loves us?

3-How does God accomplish his will on earth?

4-Can anyone add a single hour to our life by worrying?

5-Matthew says that two demon possessed men came from the graveyard.  Mark and Luke refer to only one.  Why the difference?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Which Gospel says that the child Jesus grew up strong?

Answer for today             Luke 1:80

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

My honor and salvation come from God. He is my mighty rock and my protection.    Psalm 62:7 NCV

PRAYER

Father, help us to be obedient in our efforts to become more like you-

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

Wednesday March 25, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Success is often defined in the faithfulness not in the achieving-

2-Prayer is a reminder of our dependency on God-

3-Happiness is a deliberate choice not an automatic response-

4-Trust God, believe in yourself and you can do anything or be anybody-

5-Storms make trees make deeper roots-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Two people can look at the exact same thing and see something different-

I’ve LEARNED

Your life can be changed in a matter of minutes by people who don’t even know you-

DID YOU KNOW

What is the second of the seven seas

Answer     South Atlantic Ocean

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is the “Tree of life” in the new heaven a restored version of the same tree that was in the Garden of Eden?

2-Why did Jesus ask John to baptize him?

3-Did satan have the power to give Jesus the kingdoms of the world?

4-Does the term “Kingdom of Heaven’ have the same meaning as “Kingdom of God”?

5-Before Jesus called two sets of brothers who were fishermen, to be his followers, had these men already known him?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Which Gospel does not mention the little children coming to Jesus?

Answer for today      John

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

But if we confess our sins, he will forgive our sins, because we can trust God to do what is right. He will cleanse us from all the wrongs we have done.   1 John 1:9 NCV

PRAYER

Father, help us to use wisdom in our interactions with other people-

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

Monday March 23, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Storms make trees take deeper roots-

2-Success is often defined in the faithfulness not in the achieving-

3-Prayer is a reminder of our dependency on God-

4-Happiness is a deliberate choice not an automatic response-

5-Trust God, believe in yourself and you can do anything or be anybody-

ALWAYS REMEMBER

Understand, have courage, be strong-

I’VE LEARNED

Two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different-

DID YOU KNOW

What is the second of the seven seas-

Answer for today        South Atlantic Ocean-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is the “Tree of life” in the New Heaven a restored version of the same tree that was in the Garden of Eden?

2-Why did Jesus ask John to baptize him?

3-Did satan have the power to give Jesus the kingdoms of the world?

4-Does the term “Kingdom of Heaven” have the same meaning as “Kingdom of God”

5-Before Jesus called two sets of brothers who were fishermen to be his followers, had these men already known him?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Which Gospel does not mention the little children coming to Jesus?

Answer for today       John

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

But if we confess our sins, he will forgive our sins, because we can trust God to do what is right. He will cleanse us from all the wrongs we have done.        1 John 1:9 NCV

PRAYER

Father, help us to use wisdom and discernment in our interactions with other people and in our choice of activities so we do not needlessly tempt ourselves-

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

ALWAYS REMEMBER

Count your blessings, not your troubles-

I’VE LEARNED

Our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we have become-

DID YOU KNOW

What is the seventh of the seven virtues-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Has lying become socially acceptable?

2-Are you what others think you are?

3-In Revelations, what word is most often used to describe Jesus?

4-Where does the word “rapture” appear in the English Bible?

5-What Bible book uses the word “alleluia” indicating praise to God?

BIBLE TRIVIA

In which Gospel did Jesus predict that children rebelling against their parents would be a sign of the end times?

Answer for today        Mark      13:12

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

When people are tempted and still continue strong, they should be happy. After they have proved their faith, God will reward them with life forever. God promised this to all those who love him.

James 1:12 NCV

PRAYER

Father, help us to recognize our anger for the sin that it is-

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 March 23, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Good advice will usually work best when preceded by a bad scare-

2-The best way to get even is to forget-

3-Faith is believing in advance what will make sense only in review-

4-Love is a basket with 5 loaves and 2 fish.  It is never enough until you start to give it away-

5-A sin of action is a result of a sin condition-

ALWAYS REMEMBER

Count your blessings, not your troubles-

I’VE LEARNED

Our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we have become-

DID YOU KNOW

What is the seventh of the seven virtues-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Has lying become socially acceptable?

2-Are you what others think you are?

3-In Revelations, what word is most often used to describe Jesus?

4-Where does the word “rapture” appear in the English Bible?

5-What Bible book uses the word “alleluia” indicating praise to God?

BIBLE TRIVIA

In which Gospel did Jesus predict that children rebelling against their parents would be a sign of the end times?

Answer for today        Mark      13:12

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

When people are tempted and still continue strong, they should be happy. After they have proved their faith, God will reward them with life forever. God promised this to all those who love him.

James 1:12 NCV

PRAYER

Father, help us to recognize our anger for the sin that it is-

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 March 21,2020 thought for the day

Saturday March 21, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Money is a good servant but a bad master-

2-Make no judgement where you have no compassion-

3-Any concern too small to be turned into a prayer is too small to be made into a burden-

4-There is a big difference between sympathy for and identity with-

5-Greed is envy with its sleeves rolled up—

ALWAYS REMEMBER

Your life can be what you want it to be-

I’VE LEARNED-It isn’t always enough to be forgiven by others.  Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself-

DID YOU KNOW

What is the fifth of the seven virtues?

Answer for today-Faith

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why does God seem to tolerate wrong doing and seems indifferent in the face of evil?

2-What is the difference between Holy Spirit conviction and demonic condemnation?.  How can you tell?

3-What is the definition of gossip?

4-How do you know when you have enough?

5-Is everything meaningless?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What little known judge of Israel had 30 sons?

Answer for today         Jair      Judges 10:3-4

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

“But the person who trusts in the Lord will be blessed. The Lord will show him that he can be trusted. He will be strong, like a tree planted near water that sends its roots by a stream. It is not afraid when the days are hot; its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year when no rain comes; it always produces fruit.

Jeremiah 17:7-8 NCV

PRAYER

Father , you warned us of the dangers of living our lives in order to please men.

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 March 20, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You only heal when you face your hurts-

2-Example is better than words-

3-Sometimes it is better to be at the bottom than half way up the wrong mountain-

4-Until you make peace with who you are you’ll never be content with what you have-

5-Our behavior shapes our emotions-

ALWAYS REMEMBER-

You are unique and one of a kind-

I’VE LEARNED

Maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you’ve had and what you’ve learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you’ve celebrated-

DID YOU KNOW

What is the fourth of the seven virtues ?

Answer for today        Temperance

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why in the Bible is God often pictured as a sheppard?

2-Why in the Bible is God often pictured as a roaring Lion?

3-Why does God put so much emphasis on the way we treat the poor and needy?

4-How can we say that God Is in control of this world?

5-How long do we have to cry out to God for help?

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to Malachi, who will come to turn the hearts of the children to their fathers?

Answer for today       Elijah      Malachi    4:6

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

As newborn babies want milk, you should want the pure and simple teaching. By it you can mature in your salvation, because you have already examined and seen how good the Lord is.     1 Peter 2:2-3 NCV

PRAYER

Father, in your love for us you speak truth to us through your word-

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

Thursday March 19, 2020 thought for the day

   

THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-What love cannot solve it will endure with sweetness-

2-Do I have to give up me to be loved by you?

3-Mercy triumphs over judgement?

4-A Christian is more likely to sin by their reaction than their action-

5-A child is like your stomach in that it doesn’t need all you can afford to give it-

ALWAYS REMEMBER

Your presence is a present to the world-

I’VE LEARNED-Sometimes when I’m angry I have a right to be angry, but that doesn’t give me the right to be cruel-

DID YOU KNOW

What is the third of the seven virtues

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-If God would refuse to help us because of our sin, could we complain?

2-When God sends mercy when we deserve punishment, how can we withhold our praise and thanksgiving?

3-Why did Daniel stay in Babylon when Cyrus allowed the Jews to return so Jerusalem?

4-What is the “book of truth” mentioned in the book of Daniel?

5-Were there any people who were filled with the Holy Spirit during the years of Jesus life on earth?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Which Epistle advises, “Children, obey your parents in the Lord”?

Answer for today      Ephesians 6:1  

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

But the Spirit produces the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. There is no law that says these things are wrong.

                                        Galatians 5:22-23 NCV

PRAYER

Father, give us a genuine love for the people you have placed in our lives-

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