Monday December 31, 2007 thought for the day

'I'M SO FULL OF HONEY I THINK I WILL REST AWHILE"-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Integrity is the foundation on which a truly successful life is built-
2-God can't trust you with a million dollars if you don't have integrity with a hundred dollars-
3-Say what you mean and mean what you say-
4-Christians should be the happiest people on earth-
5-We need to ask ourselves "Is the way I am living drawing other people to God?"-

Strange thought-a chicken crossing the road is poultry in motion-

I've learned-young people need old peoples love, respect and knowledge of life and that old people need the love, respect and strength of young people-

Scripture for today-"This is my command: love one another" John 15:17

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-
jasper

Sunday Decembr 30, 2007 thought for the day

TITLE-"WHAT WAS THAT"-here are my thoughts for today-
1-People of integrity are the same in private as in public-
2-There is no such thing as a "little white lie"-lies are not colored coded-
3-If you compromise in small things, eventually you will do so in more serious matters-
4-Compromise is always a downhill slope-
5-Don't do anything you wouldn't feel comfortable reading about on the front page of tomorrows newspaper-

Strange thought-a backward poet writes inverse-

I've learned-the tooth fairy doesn't always come-sometimes she is broke-

Scripture for today-So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness Col. 2:6-7

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Saturday December 29, 2007 thought for the day

WHAT SHOULD WE TITLE THIS PICTURE-"FRUSTRATION" OR "YOU CAN'T GET ME"-here are my thoughts for today-
1-God doesn't bless mediocrity-
2-What ever we do we should give it our best effort as if we were doing it for God-
3-Your personal appearance not only reflects how you feel about yourself, it also reflects on God-
4-People of excellence do what is right not only because someone sees them but because they are
honoring God-
5-Whether you realize it or not, people are watching you-

Strange thought-time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana-

I've learned-my success stops when I do-


Today's Scripture
“Bring forth fruit that is consistent with repentance [let your lives prove your change of heart]” (Matthew 3:8 AMP).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Friday December 28, 2007 thought for the day

THIS IS AN UNUSUAL PICTURE TO BE SENDING WITH MY EMAIL BUT IT IS THE HOME THAT MY GRANDFATHER DEVIDAL LIVED IN IN DALFSEN HOLLAND WHEN HE LEFT TO COME TO AMERICA AS A YOUNG MAN-here are my thoughts for today-
1-One of the healthiest things you can do is smile and laugh-
2-If you don't learn to be content where you are, you won't be content where you want to be-
3-You may be in your situation to be a part of the work God is doing in someone else-
4-God is directing your steps even when it seems things are not going your way-
5-Integrity-doing what is right even when no one sees you-

Strange thought-a will is a dead give away-

I've learned-it is disastrous to forget your anniversary-

Today's Scripture
“Repent (think differently; change your mind, regretting your sins and changing your conduct), for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matthew 3:2 AMP).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Thursday December 27, 2007 thought for the day

ISN'T THIS A PRETTY PICTURE-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Don't worry about the things you can't change, focus on what you can change-
2-Never take for granted what God has given you-
3-Bloom where you are planted-
4-It is important to have goals but don't miss enjoying where you are now
5-Big events do not keep you happy-

Strange thoughts-a bicycle can't stand alone because it is too tired-

I've learned-you can keep going long after you think you can't-

Today's scripture-The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it-John 1:5

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Wednesday December 26, 2007 thought for the day

CHRISTMAS IS OVER AND NOW LOOKING FORWARD TO NEW YEARS!!-here are my thoughts for today-
1-We must learn to live one day at a time-
2-Happiness is a decision you make not an emotion you feel-
3-We must learn to live a life of peace-
4-Life at its longest is short so don't waste your time being angry-unhappy-worried-
5-If you are waiting for some event to make you happy you will spend your whole life waiting-

Strange thought-some people don't seem to understand that "no" is a complete sentence-

I've learned-my best friends often get me into trouble-

Today's scripture-The light shines in the darkness but the darkness has not understood it-John 1:5

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Tuesday December 25, 2007 thought for the day

"FOR UNTO YOU IS BORN THIS DAY IN THE CITY OF DAVID A SAVIOR WHO IS CHRIST THE LORD!!!!!!!! LUKE 2:11-I HOPE THIS DAY HAS BEEN ONE OF GREAT JOY FOR YOU AND ALL YOUR FAMILY AS WE REMEMBER AND CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF THE CHRIST CHILD-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Happiness is a personal choice-
2-Being unhappy doesn't change any thing for the better-
3-You can't be happy and worried at the same time-
4-If you are always living in the future or the past you cannot enjoy the present-
5-God doesn't give you tomorrows grace today, it comes tomorrow-

Strange thought-employment applications always ask "who should we notify in case of an emergency?"-I
think you should write- "the closest hospital"---

I've learned-one loss doesn't make a season-

Today's Scripture
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him would not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Monday December 24, 2007 thought for the day

WELL FOLKS, HERE IT IS CHRISTMAS EVE DAY-HOPE YOUR SHOPPING IS ALL DONE BY NOW-here
are my thoughts for today-
1-You choose to be happy-
2-You can't rob God by not tithing and expect him to bless you-
3-Finances is the only area in the bible where God tells us to prove him-
4-God created us do be like a river that is continually flowing-
5-Christians should not hoard what God has given them but should share it with others-

Strange thought-I have that dreaded furniture disease-it is when your chest is falling into your drawers-

I've learned-there are two things essential to a happy marriage-separate checking accounts and separate
Bathrooms-

Today's scripture-The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son and they will call him Immanuel
Which means "God is with us"-Matthew 1:23

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Sunday Decembr 23, 2007 thought for the day

I LIKE THIS PICTURE-ONLY TWO MORE DAYS TILL CHRISTMAS-here are my thoughts for today-
1-In the time of need, sow a seed-
2-If you want a big harvest, you must sow a lot of seed-
3-The size of your harvest depends on the quantity and quality of your seed-
4-The greater your need the more you need to give-
5-Sowing seed is not a replacement for tithing-

Strange thought-I thought of making a fitness video for folks my age and calling it "pumping rust"-

I've learned-optimists live longer than pessimists

Todays scripture-The angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God"-Luke 1:30

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Saturday December 22, 2007 thought for the day

JUST 3 MORE DAYS TILL CHRISTMAS-IF YOU ARE NOT READY FOR IT YOU ARE RUNNING OUT OF TIME-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Keep your heart open to compassion-
2-If you want to harvest good things you must plant good seed-
3-The seed you plant is what you will reap-
4-If you want God to solve your problem, help solve, someone else's problem-
5-When you make other people happy, God will bring joy to your life-

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

I've learned-every time I am on a trip I wish I was home and every time I am at home I wish I was on a trip-

Today's Scripture
“For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father [of Eternity], Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6 AMP).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Friday December 21, 2007 thought for the day

JUST 4 MORE DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS-ARE YOU READY?-TIME TO GET GOING-here are my thoughts for the day-
1-Love believes the best in people-
2-God judges our motives as well as our behavior-
3-We need to learn to be good listeners-
4-If you want to experience god's abundant life you must get your focus off yourself and start taking time to help other people-
5-Don't ever ignore the feeling of compassion inside you-

Strange thought-is spent a fortune on deodorant before I realized people didn't like me anyway-

I've learned-milk tastes best when drunk straight out of the plastic jug-

Today's Scripture
“For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father [of Eternity], Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6 AMP).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Thursday December 20, 2007 thought for the day

HOW QUICKLY CHRISTMAS IS RUSHING TO GET HERE-WON'T BE LONG NOW-here are my thoughts for today-
1-You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who cannot pay you back-
2-You cannot treat people poorly and expect to be blessed-
3-Everyone has a bad day once in a while-
4-Hurting people often hurt other people-
5-Evil is never overcome by more evil but by good-

I believe-never save something for a special occasion for everyday in your life is a special occasion-

I've learned-if you want decent airline food, call ahead and ask for a low sodium meal-it is always better
than the regular fare-

Todays scripture-"Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again-rejoice!"Philippians 4:4

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Tuesday December 18, 2007 thought for the day

ISN'T THIS A PRETTY WINTER CHRISTMAS SCENE?-here are my thoughts for today-
1-When you help meet other peoples needs, God uses that to meet your own needs-
2-God created us to be givers, not just to please ourselves-
3-When you are lonely don't feel sorry for yourself, but go help someone else who is lonely-
4-You need to sow seeds so God can bring you a harvest-
5-God didn't make us to be independent of each other-

I believe-credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being-

I've learned-parents can sometimes be very hard to live with-

Scripture for today-the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid Mary, for you have found favor with God"-Luke 1:30

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Sunday Decembr 16, 2007 thought for the day

THIS IS HOW IT LOOKS WHERE WE LIVE-EVERYTHING COVERED WITH AT LEAST 8" OF SNOW-OF COURSE IT LOOKS BEAUTIFUL!-BUT NOT GOOD FOR THOSE WHO HAVE TO BE OUTSIDE AND WORK IN IT-HOPING YOUR DAY WILL BE GREAT-here are my thoughts for today-
1-You are usually tested in the areas of your greatest weakness-
2-God often uses your spouse to be the mirror to reveal areas where you need to change-ouch!!
3-It is in the struggle that you get the strength-
4-You can't learn to trust God if you have no problems-
5-God is looking for willing and obedient people-

I believe-your life can be changed in a matter of minutes by people who don't even know you-

I've learned-even small children have the right to privacy

Scripture for today-"come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest"-Matthew 11:28

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-

Monday December 17, 2007 thought for the day

I HOPE YOUR CHRISTMAS SEASON IS FILLED WITH GOOD TIDINGS OF GREAT JOY AND YOU ARE RECEIVING CHRISTMAS CARDS FROM FAMILY AND FRIENDS BOTH NEAR AND FAR-here are my thoughts for today-
1-God doesn't look for ability but availability-
2-Christians should live to give-
3-Christians should be the most generous of all people-
4-The happiest people are givers not takers-
5-It is hard to see others problems when your eyes are on your own-

I believe-even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you, you will find the strength to help-

I've learned-the person who says something can't be done is often interrupted by someone doing it-

Today's Scripture
“And not being weak in faith, he did not consider his own body…he did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform…” (Romans 4:19-21 NKJV).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Saturday December 15, 2007 thought for the day

WE RECEIVED ABOUT 2" OF SNOW OVERNIGHT AND ARE EXPECTED TO RECEIVE 3-5" MORE-ISN'T
WINTER LOVELY??-here are my thoughts for today-
1-God is at work in your life whether you can see it or not-
2-Learn to trust God's timing-
3-If we get out of God's timing, it is the same as getting out of His will-
4-It is in the tough times of life that we learn what we are made of-
5-Usually God is more interested in change me than in changing my circumstances-

I believe-two people can look at the same thing and see something totally different-

I've learned-to become successful, it helps to dress the part-

Today's Scripture
“Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together” (Psalm 34:3).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Friday December 14, 2007 thought for the day

JESUS-THIS TIME OF YEAR IS ALL ABOUT JESUS-OR AT LEAST IT SHOULD BE-IT IS NOT A HOLIDAY
BUT A CELEBRATION OF THE BIRTH OF THE SAVIOR-LET'S NOT FORGET THAT IN ALL THE BUSYNESS
OF DECORATING, SHOPPING AND BUYING PRESENTS-SAY "MERRY CHRISTMAS" TO EVERYONE YOU
MEET!!!!!-here are my thoughts for today-
1-No one can make you feel inferior without your consent-
2-Be a winner not a whiner-
3-You can be happy if you want to-
4-God has an appointed time to answer our prayers-
5-God is at work in your life whether you can see it or not-

I believe-you shouldn't be too eager to find out a secret for it could change your life forever-

I've learned-good health is true wealth

Today's Scripture
“Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me” (Psalm 23:4 NKJV).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Thursday December 13, 2007 thought for the day

HERE'S WISHING Y0U A GREAT DAY-here are my thoughts for today-
1-God wants to take your disappointments and turn them into reappointment's-
2-Trust God enough to not put a question mark where He has put a period-
3-Don't let regrets of yesterday destroy the hopes and dreams of tomorrow-
4-When we keep focusing on our disappointments we stop God from bringing new blessings into our lives-
5-When you've done your best, keep on keeping on-

I believe-our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become-

I've learned-you should never jump out of a second story window using a sheet as a parachute-

Today's scripture-"Come unto me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest"-Mathew 11:28

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-from jasper

Wednesday December 12, 2007 thought for the day

HOW IS EVERYONE TODAY-HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH ALL OF YOU-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Keep on doing the right thing-
2-You don't have to fix everything that happens to you-
3-The greater the struggle the greater the reward-
4-God can take your worst battlefield and turn it into your greatest blessing field-
5-God wants to take your scars and turn them into stars-

I believe-it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others, sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself-

I've learned-a full life is not determined by how long you live, but how well-

Today's Scripture
Behold, the virgin shall become pregnant and give birth to a Son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel--which, when translated, means, God with us (Matthew 1:23 AMP).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Tuesday December 11, 2007 thought for the day

WE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE GETING MORE BAD WEATHER TODAY-MORE ICY
RAIN-HOPE YOU ARE SAFE AND WARM-here are my thoughts for today-
1-When you hold on to poisons from your past you only hurt yourself-
2-The walls you build around yourself to keep others out are only keeping you penned in-
3-Unforgiveness keeps your prayers from being answered-
4-Forgiving is a choice not an option-
5-Getting mad or getting even are not options to the Christian-

I believe-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-

I've learned-if you want to cheer up yourself, you should try cheering up someone else-

Today's Scripture
“You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand”
(Psalm 16:11).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Monday December 10, 2007 thought for the day

As expected, we received our ice storm yesterday which means everything was covered with ice-the roads were of course slick but the trees were beautiful-they are saying more of it for tonight-here are my thoughts for today-
1-being angry at something in your past is a non productive waste of energy-
2-a bitter root produces bitter fruit-
3-the longer we hold on to resentment the deeper the root of bitterness grows-
4-if you refuse to deal with bitterness it will take over your health and life-
5-you can have success on the outside and still be bitter on the inside-

I believe-sometimes when I am angry I have the right to be angry but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel-

I've learned-if you don't focus on the money but on doing a good job, the money will come-

Today's Scripture
“You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand” (Psalm 16:11).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Saturday December 8, 2007 thought for the day

THE WEATHER IS SUPPOSED TO TURN BAD HERE TONIGHT WITH FREEZING RAIN AND ICE-BRRR-here
are my thoughts for today-
1-Forgive yourself for the mistakes you have made-
2-You will never be truly happy with bitterness in your heart-
3-Unless you let go of the old, God will not bring the new-
4-You must decide if you want to get well or do you just want others to feel sorry for you-
5-Refuse to live with a victim mentality-

I believe-my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time-

I've learned-you can't judge boys by the way they look-

Todays scripture-The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us-John 1:14

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Friday December 7, 2007 thought for the day

WE RECEIVED ABOUT 2' OF SNOW LAST NIGHT SO NOW EVERYTHING LOOKS
VERY PRETTY-I GUESS WINTER IS OFFICALLY HERE-here are my thoughts
for today-
1-Good or bad, you must let go of your past because you don't live there-
2-God never promised that life would be fair only that the reward would be worth the journey-
3-Take what God has given you and make the most of it-
4-Don't let your past determine your future-
5-Forgive those who have done you wrong-

I believe-money is a lousy way of keeping score-

I've learned-total pleasure is a good book, a soft couch and a cat curled up beside you-

Today's Scripture
“I will listen to what God the Lord will say; he promises peace to His people.” (Psalm 34:1485:8).
I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Thursday December 6, 2007 thought for the day

I'm sorry there is no picture today-I accidently deleted my file of unused pictures so I will have to try and build up a new set-that may take awhile so please bear with me--by the way, can anyone help me in trying to recapture the pictures I lost??-here are my thoughts for today-
1-God did not give us the promises in the bible simply to read and enjoy but to boldly declare them in our life-
2-With authority comes responsibility-
3-A blessing is not a blessing until it is spoken-
4-Spoken words can never be taken back-
5-If you are bitter and resentful, it is because you allow yourself to be that way-

I believe-heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done-

I've learned-I cannot change the past but I can let it go!!!!

Today's Scripture
“…and His name shall be called…the Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Wednesday December 5, 2007 thought for the day

HERE IS A PRETTY CHRISTMAS POINSETTIA JUST FOR YOU-here are my thoughts for today-
1-You can't speak words of failure and expect to live in victory-
2-In times of trouble be very careful what you say-
3-Stop telling God how big your problem is and start telling your problem how big your God is-
4-Stop cursing the darkness and light a candle-
5-Your words will either make you or break you-

I believe-either you control your attitude or it controls you!!

I've learned- I don't feel my age as long as I focus on my dreams instead of my regrets!!

Today's Scripture
“And walk in love (esteeming and delighting in one another) as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us…” (Ephesians 5:2 AMP).

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

Monday December 3, 2007 thought for the day

IT IS GOING TO LOOK SOMETHING LIKE THIS IN PARTS OF OUR COUNTRY TODAY-BEAUTIFUL BUT BRRRRRRRR-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Our lives move in the direction of our most dominant thoughts-
2-"Greater is He who is in me(God) than he(Satan) who is in the world"-
3-"I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength"-
4-If you will transform your mind, God will transform your life-
5-You draw into your life what you constantly think about-

I believe-you can keep going long after you think you can't-

I've learned-if you wait until retirement to really start living, you've waited too long-


Today's Scripture
“Do not neglect your gift…” (I Timothy 4:14).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Sunday December 2, 2007 thought for the day

THIS IS MORE OF A SUMMER PICTURE BUT I REALLY LIKE WATCHING THESE LITTLE CREATURES-THEY FASCINATE ME HOW THEY FLY-here are my thoughts for today-
1-How you view life makes all the difference in the world-to you-
2-Difficult times come to all people-
3-If you don't think you can be successful you never will be-
4-When God closes a door He always opens another, but often it is on the other side of a darkened room-
5-Keep focused on the positive things of life-

I believe-you should always leave loved ones with loving words, it may be the last time you see them-

I've learned-if you don't try new things, you won't learn new things-

Scripture for today-a highway will be there and it will be called the way of holiness-Isaiah 35:8-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Saturday December 1, 2007 thought for the day

I LOVE THIS PICTURE!!!!-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Thoughts determine behavior-attitude-emotions-destiny-
2-You feel the way you think-
3-Much of success or failure in life begins in the mind-
4-You choose the thoughts you allow your mind to keep-
5-If you are unhappy, nobody is forcing you to be unhappy-

I believe-it is taking me a long time to become the person I want to be-

I've learned-it is just as important to forget a wrong as it is to remember a kindness-

Today's scripture----Say to those with fearful hearts, "be strong, do not fear; your God will come"-Isaiah 35:4-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Friday November 30, 2007 thought for the day

ISN'T THIS A UNIQUE PICTURE-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Don't expect other people to live in your mold-
2-Many people are unhappy because they compare themselves with other people-
3-Run your own race-
4-You can't be everything to everybody-
5-Don't let other people pressure you into being someone you are not-

I believe-you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life-

I've learned-you never ask a lady her age, her weight, or what is in her purse!!!!!!

Today's Scripture
“Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life” (Proverbs 4:23 NIV).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Thursday November 29, 2007 thought for the day

I KNOW THIS IS A SPRING FLOWER BUT I HOPE IT WILL BRING A BRIGHT CHEERFUL DAY TO YOU-here are my thoughts for today-
1-To be happy you must learn to be content with who God made you to be-
2-God made you to be you, not to be like someone else-
3-Be an original, not a copycat-
4-You never have permission to live an ungodly life-
5-It is okay to be you-

I believe-true friendship continues to grow, even over long distances--the same goes for love-

I've learned-in the stock market bulls make money, bears make money but hogs get slaughtered-

Today's Scripture
And become useful and helpful and kind to one another, tenderhearted, (compassionate, understanding, loving-hearted), forgiving one another (readily and freely) as God in Christ forgave you” (Ephesians 4:32 AMP).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Wednesday November 28, 2007 thought for the day

Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Faith operates in the unseen world-
2-In the spiritual world-only as you believe it will you see it-
3-It is as important to learn how to receive as it is to learn a willingness to give-
4-You may live in poverty but you don't have to let poverty live in you-
5-Even smart people have stupid moments-

I believe-no matter how good a friend is, they are going to hurt you every once in awhile and you must forgive them for that-

I've learned-successful living is like playing the violin-it must be practiced daily-

Today's Scripture
“Great Peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble” (Psalm 119:165 NIV).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Tuesday November 27. 2007 thought for the day

UNBELIEVABLE PICTURE!!!!-here are my thoughts for today-
1-If you want to change your life, you must change your focus-
2-You become what you believe-
3-God blesses you so you can be a blessing to others-
4-You must have hope to have faith-
5-You can't unscramble eggs but God can take the scrambled eggs of your life and make an
amazing omelet of it-

I believe-we don't have to change friends of we understand that friends change!

I've learned-how you do your work is a portrait of yourself-

Today's Scripture
“Therefore I tell you, her sins, many [as they are], are forgiven her—because she has loved much.
But he who is forgiven little loves little” (Luke 7:47 AMP).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Sunday November 25, 2007 thought for the day

HERE IS ANOTHER AWESOME PICTURE OF THE SPACE CRAFT "ENDEAVOR"-
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-You speak, think, behave as the person you think you are-
2-Your mind creates the image of yourself that you tell it to-
3-You live according to who you think you are-
4-Don't dwell on your weakness, focus on God-
5-Your sense of value is not determined on how well you do, how much money you have or how popular you are-

Strange thought-there are 3 ways to get something done,do it yourself, hire someone to do it for you,
or forbid your children to do it-

I've learned-to love and be loved is the greatest joy in life-

Today's Scripture
“Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered” (Psalm 32:1, NIV).
i wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Friday November 23, 2007 thought for the day

Well, I hope all of you had enough to eat yesterday and survived another thanksgiving-don't we as Americans and Christians have so much to be thankful for and yet we so often take everything for granted-hasn't God been so good to all of us!!!!!-here are my \thoughts for today-
1-Maintaining the status quo stifles opportunity-
2-You can't soar with eagles if you're scratching around with the chickens-
3-Decisions made today may effect generations to come-
4-If you think you can, if you think you can't, either way you are right-
5-"If God is for you, who can be against you?"

Strange thought-the only people in the world who are always sure about the proper way to raise children are those who've never had any-

I've learned-when I wave to people in the country they always wave back!

Today's Scripture
“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness” (Colossians 2:6-7 NIV).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper
A day late!!!!

Saturday November 24, 2007 thought for the day

THIS LOOKS LIKE MY HOUSE, MOST OF THE LEAVES ARE ON THE GROUND WAITING TO BE RAKED-here are my thoughts for today-
1-You don't have to to let your past determine your future-
2-You can't have a victim mentality and life in victory-
3-Failure begets failure and success begets success-
4-Don't take God's blessings for granted-
5-You will never rise above the image you have for yourself-

Strange thought-Adolescence-the age at which children stop asking questions because they know it all-

I've learned-vegetables never taste as good as when just from your garden-

Today's Scripture
“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe” (Hebrews 12:28).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Thursday November 22, 2007 thought for the day

A VERY BLESSED THANKSGIVING DAY TO ALL OF YOU-I HOPE YOU WILL HAVE A DAY SHARED WITH FAMILY AND/ OR FRIENDS-AS YOU COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS DON'T FORGET TO GIVE THANKS TO GOD FOR HIS GOODNESS-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Your life will follow your expectations-
2-You have to change your thinking before you can change your life-
3-It is important to program your mind for success-
4-Look at what you have left, not what you have lost-
5-Behavior follows thoughts-

Strange thoughts-the purpose of a middle name is so a child can know when they are really in trouble-

I've learned-there are no unimportant acts of kindness-

Today's Scripture
“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness” (Colossians 2:6-7 NIV).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Wednesday November 21, 2007 thought for the day

Here are my thoughts for today-
1-As long as you can't imagine it, it will never happen-
2-If you don't think you deserve something good, you never will-
3-You have to conceive it and believe it before you can achieve it-
4-If you don't think you need forgiveness, you put no value on God's grace-
5-Following Jesus can mean rejection from those closest to you-

Strange thought-life's golden age is when the kids are too old for a baby sitter and too young to borrow the family car-

I've learned-if your life is free of failures, you're probably not taking enough risks-

Today's Scripture
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds” (Psalm 147:3).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Tuesday November 20. 2007 thought for the day

ANOTHER FASCINATING SPACE SHOT-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Often we ourselves are the greatest hindrance to God's blessings in our life-
2-Nothing under God's control is ever out of control-
3-There is a moment of surrendering to God and a lifetime practice of surrendering-
4-A surrendered life to God will be a life of testing that surrender-
5-Someday or tomorrow never comes , it is always today-

Strange thought-grandparents are like a piece of string, handy to have around and easily wrapped around the fingers of grandchildren-

I've learned-you can make someone's day by simply sending them a card-

Romans 3:3, “What if they don’t believe? Will their lack of faith make the faith of God of no effect?”

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Monday November 19, 2007 thought for the day

A HAPPY THANKSGIVING WEEK TO ALL OF YOU-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Surrendering to God brings personal peace, freedom, and God's power and presence-
2-Spiritual victory comes from personal surrender to God-
3-Surrendered people are the ones God can use-
4-If you fail to worship God, you will find other things to give your life to-
5-Surrendering your life to God is not a foolish emotional choice but a rational intelligent sensible thing to do-

Strange thought-the joy of motherhood is what a woman experiences when all the children are finally in bed!!!


I've learned-if you allow someone to make you angry, you have let then conquer you-

Today's Scripture
“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters,
he restores my soul…” (Psalm 23:1-3).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Sunday November 18, 2007 thought for the day

ANOTHER AWESOME SPACE SHOT-HOW BRAVE THEY MUST BE !!!-here are my thoughts for today-
1-When we try to be like God, we end up most like Satan-
2-You can't call Jesus Lord and refuse to obey him-
3-Surrendering to God is not passive resignation, fatalism, laziness, being irrational, giving up your personality-
4-Surrendered people obey god's word even if it doesn't make sense-
5-Jesus is the supreme example of self surrender-

Strange thought-God gave us 2 ears and 1 mouth so we could listen twice as much as we talk-

I've learned-you should never sign a contract with blank spaces!!!!



Today's Scripture
“…Love keeps no record of wrong done to it” (I Corinthians 13:5).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Saturday November 17, 2007 thought for the day

THIS PICTURE IS A LITTLE OUT OF SEASON BUT NEVER THE LESS IT IS A PRETTY ONE-here are my thoughts for today-
1-When you live in light of eternity, your focus changes-
2-The more you realize God loves you, the easier it is to surrender to him-
3-You won't surrender to God unless you trust him, but you can't trust him until you really know him-
4-Jesus death says-I love you so much I'd die than to live without you-
5-Surrendering to God brings you freedom, not bondage-

Strange thought-the smartest advice on raising children is to enjoy them while they are on your side!!

I've learned-the simple things are often the most satisfying-

Today's Scripture
“The purposes of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.” (Proverbs 20:5 NIV).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Friday November 16, 2007 thought for the day

CAN YOU IMAGINE JUST FLOATING THERE IN SPACE??-here are my thoughts for today-
1-You will never understand some of God's instructions until you first obey them-
2-Partial obedience is disobedience-
3-We please God by what we do, not what we believe about Him-
4-Every human activity, except sin, can be done for God's pleasure if it is done with an attitude of praise-
5-You don't please God by trying to be someone else-

Strange thought-raising a teenager is like nailing jello to a tree-

I've learned-encouragement from a good teacher can turn a student's life around-


Today's Scripture
“Bring all the tithes (the whole tenth of your income) into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and prove Me now by it, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it” (Malachi 3:10 AMP).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Thursday November 15, 2007 thought for the day

HERE IS ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL SPACE PICTURE-here are my thoughts for today-
1-God wants us to trust him even when it doesn't make sense-
2-Trusting God means believing that he knows what is best for you-
3-Obedience to God is the ultimate form of worship-
4-Trusting and obeying go hand in hand-you can't do one without the other-
5-Delayed obedience is disobedience-

Strange thought-never miss a good chance to shut up!

I've learned-when bad times come, you can let them make you bitter or use them to make you better-

Today's Scripture
“And whatever you ask for in prayer, having faith and believing, you will receive” (Matthew 21:22 AMP).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Wednesday November 14, 2007 thought for the day

HERE IS ANOTHER SPACE SHOT-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Worshiping God is a life style-
2-The secret to a lifestyle of worship-doing everything as if you were doing it with Jesus there with you-
3-Real worship is falling in love with Jesus-
4-Learning to love God and be loved by him should be the greatest desire of your life-
5-If you want God's blessing on your life-love him, trust him, obey him, thank him and praise him-

Strange thought-You aren't learning much when your mouth is moving-

I've learned-when mommy and daddy argue with each other, it scares the children-

Today's Scripture
“…God’s kindness leads you toward repentance.” (Romans 2:4)

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

ISN'T THIS AN AWESOME PICTURE-I HAVE SEVERAL OF THESE I'LL BE INCLUDING IN MY DAILY E MAILING-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Our worship of God should be motivated by love and thanksgiving, not a feeling of duty-
2-Sin is loving anything more than God-
3-Worship is more than singing, praying, bible reading, giving money,etc-it is a life style of enjoying God, loving him and giving ourselves for his purposes-
4-Everything we do should be an act of worship of God-
5-We should enjoy life, not just endure it-

Strange thought-there are 2 theories to arguing with women-neither one works!!

I've learned-you are learning most from people who are learning themselves-

Today's Scripture
“You know of Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed Him with the Holy Spirit and with Power, He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him (Acts 10:38).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Monday November 12, 2007 thought for the day

It is good to be back-we were gone for a full week at Branson and really had a terrific time-saw a lot of great shows and ate a lot of good food and now it is back to reality-this picture reminds me of how it looked in Branson with the really nice weather we had while there-so here now is my thought for the day-
1-You can always make more money but you cannot make more time-
2-Giving is a matter of willingness not wealth--attitude not amount-
3-True giving is sharing-
4-Love takes the sting out of duty-
5-True love is not about how lovable the object is but rather the heart of the one loving-

Strange thought-it is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help!

I've learned-children are the best teachers of creativity, persistence and unconditional love-

Today's Scripture
“Do not neglect the gift of God within you…” (I Timothy 4:14).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-Jasper

daily thought for the day-from jasper

there will be no "thought for the day" postings until November 11, 2007 -i will be on vacation until then-everyone have a blessed week-see you all then!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sunday November 4, 2007 thought for the day

I THOUGHT THIS WAS A PRETTY PICTURE FOR A COOL FALL SUNDAY-
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Never God's unlimited power by your limited expectations-
2-If you want to change someone, don't preach to them-set the right example and shut up-
3-What we are hereafter depends on what we are after here-
4-Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it away-
5-Attention is valuing another enough to give them your most valuable asset-your time-

Strange thought-always remember you are unique, just like everyone else-!

I've learned-humming a tune while you are upset can ease your mind-

Today's Scripture
“Blessed (happy, fortunate, and to be envied) are they who keep His testimonies, and who seek, inquire for and of Him and crave Him with a whole heart”(Psalm 119:2 AMP)

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Saturday November 3, 2007 thought for the day

SORRY THIS E MAILING IS LATE TODAY BUT I WAS GONE OVERNIGHT-here are my thoughts for today-
1-God wants to demonstrate his power in your problem-
2-Being late is being rude-
3-Doctors diagnose but do not heal-
4- Many of the problems in our life we have caused ourselves-
5-Never look down on someone unless you are helping them up-

Strange thought-don't be irreplaceable for if you can't be replaced you can't be promoted-

I've learned-being a success at the office isn't worth it if it means being a failure at home-


Today's Scripture
“I will go before you and make the crooked places straight…” (Isaiah 45:2 NKJV)

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-

Friday November 2, 2007 thought for the day-

LET'S TAKE A DRIVE AND SEE WHERE THIS ROAD LEADS TO-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Don't despise small beginnings-
2-Don't look for the quick fix in every problem-
3-Don't make a permanent solution to a temporary situation-
4-God often says in your situation--Trust Me!!!!-
5-I believe it, just because God said so-

Strange thought-if at first you don't succeed, sky diving is not for you-

I've learned-"Today's featured items" is another way of saying "We need to get rid of it"

Today's Scripture
“Honor the Lord with your body” (I Corinthians 6:20).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Thursday November 1, 2007 thought for the day

I JUST LOVE THE FALL COLORS, DON'T YOU?-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Isn't it strange that on Jesus's birthday we buy presents for ourselves instead of for him-
2-Happiness is from the outside, joy from the inside-
3-At the best time of your life you often get the worst time of your life-
4-We often pray for a harvest and God answers with a seed-
5-God's answers to your prayers may not look like what you asked for-

Strange thought-if you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it-

I've learned-that singing "amazing grace" can lift my spirts for hours-

Today's Scripture
“Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts…” (Hebrews 3:15).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-

Wednesday October 31, 2007 thought for the day

FALL IS SUCH A PRETTY TIME-here are my thoughts for today-
1-God wants us to trust him when the puzzle pieces of our lives don't fit together-
2-Failure isn't falling down, it is staying down-
3-You chose to be angry, cynical, happy, friendly, etc.-
4-You can never take back words that have been spoken-
5-Sometimes you have to be disappointed in something before you find what you really need-

Strange thought-if you try to fail and succeed, what have you done?

I've learned-there are four stages to a man's live--1- When he believes in Santa Claus--2-when he doesn't believe in Santa Claus--3-when he is Santa Claus--4-when he looks like Santa Claus-


Today's Scripture
“I will set no base or wicked thing before my eyes” (Psalm 101:3 AMP).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper