Tuesday July 4, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-"Slaves obey your master" would be better stated today as "employees do what your boss expects of you"-

2-Don't stay in the boat when God is calling you to walk on water-

3-Salvation is not about our performance but his promise, not about our merit but his mercy, not about our goodness, but his grace-

4-Christians are not called to blend in but to stand out-

5-Refusing to forgive someone creates a barrier not only between you and that person, but also between you and God-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

In which story of Jesus did he make "deviled ham"?

 

I'VE LEARNED

It is the relationships that you build over the years that is the most important thing in life-everything else is just an illusion-

 

DID YOU KNOW

A large, flawless emerald is worth more than a similarly large flawless diamond-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What were Jesus thoughts about slavery?

2-Did Jesus really sweat drops of blood?

3-How was it possible for Jesus to survive the Roman flogging?

4-Why did Jesus have to be crucified and not just beaten to death?

5-How could Jesus have possibly survived the pain of beating and nailing  before crucifixion?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What feast did Mordecai describe in his letter to the Jews in Persia?

Answer Purim   Esther 9:20-21

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

John 1:16-17   Because he was full of grace and truth, from him we all received one gift after another. ¹⁷ The law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, thank you for the never ending supply of your grace.  Thank you for each new day and for each new wave of grace-

 

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

Monday July 3, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-When Christians start backsliding they start back biting-

2-To forgive you only have to do it once.  To resent you have to do it all day, every day, all the time-

3-The top of the world is not a mountain.  It is a place inside of you from where you can decide to sit and watch or put on your shoes and dance-

4-They didn't despise Jesus because he helped the poor but they despised him because he joined the poor-

5-A person who feels appreciated will always do more than is expected-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Research has determined that the shelf life of fruitcake is longer than the shelf it self-

 

I'VE LEARNED

If you spend time praying for people instead of talking about them, you'll get better results-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The most powerful earthquake to strike the United States occurred in 1811 in New Madrid, Missouri.  The quake shook more than one million square miles and was felt as far as one thousand miles away-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was hell ready for Satan before he was removed from heaven?

2-Do all angels have free wills just as Satan did before he rebelled?

3-Did Satan have a free will to worship God or did he have a rebellious spirit from the beginning?

4-Was there slavery in Bible times as we know it was in our culture?

5-Was slavery an evil thing in Jesus time?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who sent a letter giving judah's enemies permission to stop the Jews' work on the temple?

Answer for today     King Artaxerxes     Ezra  4:17-22

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Romans 1:5-6      Through Christ, God gave me the special work of an apostle, which was to lead people of all nations to believe and obey. I do this work for him. ⁶ And you who are in Rome are also called to belong to Jesus Christ.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you for your grace that sustains me in the difficult times-

 

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 July 2, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-When was the last time you did something for the first time?

2-"Seeing is believing"is not necessarily true-

3-Most problems can be solved with prayer, patience and attention-

4-You don't know how evil you are until you try to be holy-

5-If you thank God for what you have, it will be what you want-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

An exceptional pilate uses his exceptional knowledge to avoid using his exceptional skills-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Unmet expectations are the root of all anger-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The shortest intercontinental commercial flight in this world is from Gibraltar in Europe to Tangier in Africa at a distance of thirty four miles and a flight time of twenty minutes-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-In the Garden of Eden, was the serpent really a snake or an evil spirit?

2-Are there different levels of punishment in hell?

3-Will all sinners receive identical punishment in hell?

4-How could Satan as a created being rebel against God?

5-Was hell in existence from the beginning or was it created for sin?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who sent letters of invitation to the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh, asking them to join in a Passover celebration??

Answer for today      Hezekiah 2 chronicles 30:1-3

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Romans 3:23-25    Everyone has sinned and fallen short of God’s glorious standard, ²⁴ and all need to be made right with God by his grace, which is a free gift. They need to be made free from sin through Jesus Christ. ²⁵ God sent him to die in our place to take away our sins. We receive forgiveness through faith in the blood of Jesus’ death. This showed that God always does what is right and fair, as in the past when he was patient and did not punish people for their sins.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY  

 

 

Father, thank you today for your redeeming grace-

 

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

Saturday July 1, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

 

1-You are never more like Jesus than when you pray for others-

2-Prayer is not a magical formula or a mystical chant.  It is the yes to God's invitations to invoke his name-

3-Since God works, prayer works.  Since God is good, prayer is good.  Since you matter to God, your prayers matter to God-

4-You are never without hope because you are never without prayer-

5-Give all your worry and frustration to God because he cares for you-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

If there is a health food section in your grocery store, what does that make the rest of the goods sold there?

 

I'VE LEARNED

Ideas are funny little things that don't work unless you do-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The Boeing 747 has been in commercial service since 1970-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-If God created all things did he also create hell and if so when did he do it?

2-Did the Last Supper and disciples gathering in an upper room occur in the same place?

3-Why would Eve listen to the Serpent instead of God?

4-How long had Adam and Eve lived in the garden and walked with God before disobeying what God has said to them?

5-Why was the potential enjoyment of the forbidden fruit to Adam and Eve greater than obeying God's command and enjoying his fellowship?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who asked the High Priest for letters of introduction to the synagogues in Damascus?

Answer for today      Paul    Acts 9:2

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

 John 1:14   The Word became a human and lived among us. We saw his glory—the glory that belongs to the only Son of the Father—and he was full of grace and truth.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you for your guiding grace, for your unseen hand in my life, for your direction and protection-

 

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 june 29, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Prayer begins with an honest heartfelt "Oh, Daddy!"

2-Jesus invites us to approach God the way a child approaches his/her loving father-

3-We are only, at any point, a prayer away from help-

4-Before you face the world, talk to God the father-

5-God keeps his word, we just need to ask-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

In order to move something, you must use a greater force than the object being moved-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Where God is, hope is-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The Boeing 737 jet is nicknamed "Fat Albert"-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What did Jesus "empty himself" of?    

 2-When Jesus was human did he possess all the attributes of God?

3-Is sin first and foremost a defiance of God's laws?

4-Does God have human emotions-laughter, crying, anger, sadness, joy, etc?

5-If God is compassionate, how could he have a plan of pain and suffering for some of those who love him?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What queen wrote to the leaders of Jezreel concerning Naboth?

Answer for today    Jezebel      1 Kings 21:8

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Ephesians 2:8-9   I mean that you have been saved by grace through believing. You did not save yourselves; it was a gift from God. ⁹ It was not the result of your own efforts, so you cannot brag about it.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you for the free gift of salvation.  Thank you for Jesus. Thank you that he died for me and opened the way for me to be in relationship with you. Thank you for walking with me through life and for the promise of eternal life with you-

 

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

Thursday June 29, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Jesus is the command center of the galaxies-

2-Prayer puts a handcuff on satan-

3-When we pray in the name of Jesus, we come to God on the basis of Jesus' accomplishment-

4-Prayer is not a privilege for the pious, nor the art of a chosen few.  It is simply a heartfelt conversation between God and his child-

5-We speak, he listens.  He speaks, we listen .  This is prayer in its purest form-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

A good neighbor lets his grass grow as tall as yours-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Nothing disappoints worse than false hope-

 

DID YOU KNOW

American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one olive from each salad served in first class-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Jesus ever seek out gentiles to minister to while on earth?

2-If Jesus was God and God never dies, how could Jesus die?

3-Why wasn't Jesus more direct and explicit in telling others who he was?

4-Why wasn't a brother of Jesus a believer in who Jesus really was?

5-Did any of Jesus siblings believe he was the messiah?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What king received a letter from Elijah predicting judgement on his sinful reign?

Answer for today    Jehoram  2 Chronicles 21:12

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

John 14:26   But the Helper will teach you everything and will cause you to remember all that I told you. This Helper is the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, help me to become a student of your Word.  Fill my mind and heart with truths that you can use in bringing others to know Jesus-

 

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

Wednesday June 28, 2017 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Christians should always be on the lookout for reasons to be grateful-

2-Look for love today-the intertwined hands of an elderly couple, the joyful face of a boy playing catch with his dad, the enthusiasm of friends meeting at the store, a mother swinging her young daughter, etc-

3-Appreciation becomes gratitude-

4-No mist of discouragement is so thick that the sunlight of appreciation cannot burn it away-

5-Don't be too quick in your assessment of God's gifts to you-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Courtship-a chartered cruise boat for a group of judges-

I'VE LEARNED

Growing requires risk and risk sometimes includes failure. Failure is often an opportunity to learn and grow-

DID YOU KNOW

The condensed water vapor left by jets in the sky is called a contrail-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Should a christian strive to be a "lamb" or "lion"?

2-Which is of greater significance, the fruit or the gifts of the Spirit?

3-Do Christians have all the fruits of the Spirit all of the time?

4-Can we be loving to everyone?

5-Why does the gospel of John refer to Jesus as the "Word"?

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

John 15:26   I will send you the Helper from the Father; he is the Spirit of truth who comes from the Father. When he comes, he will tell about me,

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, lead me today to a person whose heart in which you are already working-

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

Tuesday June 27, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-In scripture, the idea of giving thanks is not a suggestion or recommendation, it is a command-

2-Ingratitude is the original sin-

3-Discontent can become ungratefulness-

4-If you choose gratitude, your world will be different-

5-Discontent can lead to new and better inventions-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

If we were to find life on other planets, what would happen to the miss universe pageant?

 

I'VE LEARNED

There is much more to life than increasing it's speed-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The tail section of an airplane gives the bumpiest ride-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is the most important thing Jesus ever said?

2-If Jesus fits the Old Testament prophecies about the coming Messiah, why haven't the Jewish people come to the same conclusion?

3-Do all members of the "body of Christ" need to have identical beliefs?

4-What does "LIfe in all of it's fullness" mean?

5-What does it take for God to get our attention?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who wrote a letter granting permission to continue construction on the second temple?

Answer for today   King Darius     Ezra 6:6-12

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Romans 8:10-11   Your body will always be dead because of sin. But if Christ is in you, then the Spirit gives you life, because Christ made you right with God. ¹¹ God raised Jesus from the dead, and if God’s Spirit is living in you, he will also give life to your bodies that die. God is the One who raised Christ from the dead, and he will give life through his Spirit that lives in you.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you for your spirit.  Make me aware of your presence within me today.  I am yours-

 

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

Monday June 26, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-Wisdom teaches us to control our emotions and guard our words-

2-Every word we say reveals who we are-

3-God, fill us with the Holy Spirit and empower us to say the right thing, at the right time in the right way-

4-To give thanks is to cross the tracks from have not to having much-

5-Gratitude flushes self pity out of our system-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Speculate-you are three weeks overdue with delivering my new pair of glasses-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Spend time with those you love, for one of these days you will say either "I wish I had" or "I'm glad I did"-

 

DID YOU KNOW

A Boeing 747's wingspan is longer than the distance of the Wright Brothers' first flight-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What was the star of Bethlehem?

2-When was Jesus born?

3-Why doesn't the Bible say when Jesus was born?

4-Why do we celebrate Christmas on December 25?

5-When did December 25 become the celebration date of Jesus birth?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who wrote a letter to Felix concerning the apostle Paul?

Answer for today     Claudius Lysias     Acts 23:25

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

1 Corinthians 2:11-12    Who knows the thoughts that another person has? Only a person’s spirit that lives within him knows his thoughts. It is the same with God. No one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. ¹² Now we did not receive the spirit of the world, but we received the Spirit that is from God so that we can know all that God has given us.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, thank you for sending your Spirit to help me to know you better. From your word, may he teach me what you want me to know about you for my good and especially for your glory-

 

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-

Tuesday June 20, 2017 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God has promised to hear the prayers of his people-

2-Death involves physical and spiritual separation, not annihilation-

3-Those who conceive of heaven as a place where the redeemed will do nothing but sit on golden stairs playing harps are grossly mistaken.  Life in the new heaven will be filled with beauty and variety-

4-In the new heaven we will know a love such as could never be experienced here-

5-In heaven, tears , the affects of sin, will be removed-

STRANGE THOUGHT

The future has a way of arriving whether you want it to or not-

I'VE LEARNED

It is not what you look at that matters, it is what you see-

DID YOU KNOW

An enneahedron is solid with nine faces-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-In scripture, when was polygamy no longer accepted?

2-Does God's forgiveness negate the consequences of the acts of sin?

3-Why does God allow innocent victims?

4-How old was David and Bathsheba's first son when he died?

5-Why did God bless David and Bathsheba with the son Solomon when their marriage was the result of an immoral act?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who had enemies that wrote smear letters about him to the Persian king?

Answer for today    Zerubbabel   Ezra4:6-16

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Job 42:10    ¹⁰ After Job had prayed for his friends, the Lord gave him success again. The Lord gave Job twice as much as he had owned before.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, thank you of forgiving me, freeing me, and bringing me into your family-

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

Friday June 23, 2017 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Friends stick together and never really say good by-

2-It is not enough to simply know something, we have to do something with what we know-

3-Everyday may not be good, but there is something good in every day-

4-Image is what people think we are, integrity is what we really are-

5-Words have power for they can be constructive or destructive-

STRANGE THOUGHT

I get up early in the morning so I can start my nap earlier in the day-

I'VE LEARNED

Grace doesn't remove the consequences of our sin, it eliminates the shame and guilt from our sin-

DID YOU KNOW

A jumbo jet uses four thousand gallons of fuel to take off-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What was Jonah's final outcome?

2-What is the "old man" as mentioned in scripture?

3-How could Jesus be God and man at the same time?

4-What limitations did Jesus have as a human?

5-Did Jesus have all of God's attributes as a man?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who wrote a letter recommending Apollos to the Corinthian church?

Answer for today    The Ephesian church     acts  18:27

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Luke 12:10-12    “Anyone who speaks against the Son of Man can be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.¹¹ “When you are brought into the synagogues before the leaders and other powerful people, don’t worry about how to defend yourself or what to say. ¹² At that time the Holy Spirit will teach you what you must say.”

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, thank you for forgiving all my sins.  Give me boldness to share my faith with others-

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

Thursday june 22, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Good friends are like stars, you don't always see them but you know they are always there-

2-No lapse of time or distance of place can lessen the friendship of those who are truly persuaded of each others worth-

3-The most beautiful discovery true friends can make is they can grow separately without growing apart-

4-There is no distance too great between friends for love gives wings to the heart-

5-True friends are never apart, maybe in distance but not in heart-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Somersault--a seasoning used during the warm months of the year-

 

I'VE LEARNED

No kindness is ever wasted or completely lost-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Rene' Descartes came up with the theory of coordinate geometry by looking at a fly walk across a tiled ceiling

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Solomon ever repent of his disobedience to God?

2-How many times in the Bible were a large group of people fed bread and yet have leftovers remaining?

3-Are supernatural events happening all around us that are invisible to the natural eye?

4-How is it possible we can do even more than what Jesus did?

5-Can you give thanks without a grateful heart?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who wrote to the people of Samaria regarding the fate of Ahab's seventy sons?

Answer for today     Jehu   2 kings 10:1-2

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

John 14:16-18   I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper to be with you forever— ¹⁷ the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it does not see him or know him. But you know him, because he lives with you and he will be in you. ¹⁸ “I will not leave you all alone like orphans; I will come back to you.
PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, thank you for the gift of your spirit. May I walk with him today, comforted, guided and empowered by his presence with me-

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

Wednesday June 21, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-One nice thing about going the extra mile, it is never crowded-

2-A true friend is a gift of God, and only he who made hearts can unite them-

3-Friendship is being a strong hand in the dark to another in the time of need-

4-Friendship requires great communication between friends, other wise, it can neither be born or exist-

5-A friend is one who strengthens you with prayers, blesses you with love and encourages you with kindness-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

You've really got to hand it to short people because they usually can't reach it anyway-

 

I'VE LEARNED

The Bible was not given to increase our knowledge but rather to change our lives-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The billionth digit of pi is nine-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What was the name of David and Bathsheba's first son that died?

2-How many children did David have altogether?

3-How could one man (ex. David and Solomon) satisfy so many wives and concubines?

4-Where was the Queen of Sheba from?

5-How could Solomon be so wise and yet marry foreign women?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What mighty king wrote a letter to Hezekiah concerning surrender?

Answer for today     Sennacherib   2 Kings 19:14

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   

Psalm 121:1-2   I look up to the hills,
    But where does my help come from?
² My help comes from the Lord,
    Who made heaven and earth.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, you alone are my strength.  I want to trust you with my worries, doubts, and fears-

 

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

Monday June 19, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-A minimum of 200 soldiers were dispatched to arrest Jesus .  In addition, there also were the temple police-

2-Truth doesn't need to scream-

3-God never enters a shouting match with Satan-

4-There is no greater depression than remorse-

5-God's presence is everywhere, but his dwelling place is in heaven-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

A  lion never roars after a kill-

 

I'VE LEARNED

You have a lifetime to work, but children are only young once-

 

DID YOU KNOW

All snow crystals are hexagonal-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was it okay for Jonathan to lie about David to Saul?

2-Is it possible to contact the dead as Saul did?

3-What ultimately happened to the Philistine people?

4-Why was having multiple wives in the old Testament permitted?

5-Why did Men of God in  the Old Testament have concubines?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who, using John as a scribe, wrote to  the seven churches in Asia?

Answer for today     Jesus    Revelation 1-3

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Proverbs  18:24   Some friends may ruin you,
    But a real friend will be more loyal than a brother.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, thank you for Jesus who celebrates the joys but never leaves me alone in the pains of life-

 

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-

Friday June 9, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Jesus died on purpose-

2-There is a time to pour out your affections on the one you love, when the time comes, seize it, don't miss it-

3-Want to anger God, exploit people in the name of God or get in the way of people who want to find him-

4-Jesus throwing out of the temple the money changers was not a temper tantrum, but a deliberate act with in intentional message-

5-Jesus washed his disciples feet as an act of love-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

You don't lose weight by eating a box of thin mints-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Children spell words differently than adults, for example "love" is spelled "time" by them-

 

DID YOU KNOW

When CBS broadcast the first television show in color, no one other than CBS owned a color television set-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can you be so heavenly minded that you are no earthly good?

2-Can  man ever get God to change his mind?

3-How was it that young David was such a good marksman with a slingshot?

4-Was David's slingshot a shepherd boy's toy or a warriors weapon?

5-Why was Jonathan not upset that he wouldn't be the next king of Israel?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who wrote to  the churches concerning the Jerusalem council's decision on the issue of circumcision?

Answer for today       James     Acts 15:23

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Ecclesiastes  4:9-10   Two people are better than one,
    Because they get more done by working together.
¹⁰ If one falls down, the other can help him up.
But it is bad for the person who is alone and falls,
    Because no one is there to help.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you for the community of your people that when I am weak they help me to be strong-

 

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

Thursday June 8, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-You cannot become what you want to be by remaining what you are-

2-Love is not led by logic-

3-As long as you hate your enemy, a jail door is closed and a prisoner is taken and it is you-

4-Jesus never had room for "almost", you are either for him or against him-

5-The cross was not a last ditch effort to salvage a dying mission-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

The first 5 days after a weekend are always the hardest-

 

I'VE LEARNED

If you want your children to improve, let them overhear the nice things you say about them to others-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The first product Motorola started to develop was a record player for automobiles.  At that time, the most well known player on the market was the Victrola, so they called themselves Motorola-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is all adversity and hardship the result of God's actions or displeasure with us?

2-Is it ever too late to come to God?

3-Is God always merciful?

4-Why do children of "righteous" men so often reject their fathers ways?

5-Who was Samuel's wife?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who received a letter from David, telling him to put Uriah in the heat of battle?

Answer for today     Joab       2 Samuel 11:4, 15-

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

James 2:23-24     This shows the full meaning of the Scripture that says: “Abraham believed God, and God accepted Abraham’s faith, and that faith made him right with God.” And Abraham was called God’s friend. ²⁴ So you see that people are made right with God by what they do, not by faith only.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, in faith and with obedience I will follow the example of Abraham.  I will surrender everything to your will-

 

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

Wednesday june 7, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-To Jesus you have value simply because you are-

2-The Roman soldiers didn't have any idea of what they were doing to Jesus, nor the mob of people there nor the religious leaders.  He was just another criminal being killed-

3-If ever anyone ever deserved revenge, Jesus did-

4-Isn't it interesting that a tool of torture and an instrument of execution is a universal symbol of Christianity-

5-The Cross--the horizontal beam reaches out like God's love and the vertical beam reaches up like God's holiness does-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

A dollar may not go as far as it used to, but what it lacks in distance, it makes up for in speed-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Children need models, not critics-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Toronto was the first city in the world with a computerized traffic system-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was cutting his hair the only Nazarite vow Samson broke?

2-What is a "Kinsman Redeemer"?

3-Was there plural marriages in old testament times?

4-Who was the Kinsman Redeemer who didn't marry Ruth?

5-What relation was Boaz to Naomi and Ruth?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What lost letter of Paul is mentioned in the letter to the Colossians?

Answer for today    The letter to the Laodiceans     Colossians 4:16

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

John 15:13-15   The greatest love a person can show is to die for his friends. ¹⁴ You are my friends if you do what I command you. ¹⁵ I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know what his master is doing. But I call you friends, because I have made known to you everything I heard from my Father.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you for the sacrifice of Jesus so that I can be called your friend-

 

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