Thursday May 31, 2007 thought for the day

HOPE YOU ALL RECEIVED A LITTLE RAIN RECENTLY-WE RECEIVED A GOOD ONE YESTERDAY AND EVERYTHING IS LOOKING REALLY GOOD-CROPS, FLOWERS, LAWNS, ETC-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Biblical faith is substantive, based on the knowledge that the one in whom that faith is placed has proven he is worthy of that trust-
2-Faith for the Christian is the response of trust based on who Jesus said he was-
3-Faith needs both a substance and an object-
4-The tendency of the human heart is so rebellious that every generation finds ways to challenge God and what he proclaims-
5-Faith is not the absence of reason-

Strange thoughts
Chewing gum while peeling onions will keep you from crying

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

Wednesday May 30, 2007 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY--
1-Our intellect is not to be an end in itself but only as a means to the mind of God-
2-All walls are not barriers-
3-Wealth must be processed through a philosophy of life that is greater than wealth itself-
4-The human capacity to believe the bizarre in the face of extreme need is limitless-
5-Religion is often the greatest roadblock to true spirituality-

Strange thoughts
Almonds are a member of the peach family-

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

Tuesday May 29, 2007 thought for the day

THIS IS THE DAY THAT THE LORD HAS MADE, LET US REJOICE AND BE GLAD!!!-here are my thoughts for today-
1-All religious beliefs are not equally true-
2-All religious beliefs do not point to God-
3-God is more than a place, experience or feeling-
4-Every weakness in a capable person is generally a strength abused-
5-Youth's dreams should never be corrected by ridicule-

Strange thoughts
Babies are born without kneecaps, they don't appear until the child reaches2-6 years of age-

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

Monday May 28, 2007 thought for the day

I'm hoping you all have a great time together with family or friends remembering the blessings of freedom we all enjoy-it is a day to give thanks to God for the great country we have-as a nation and a country we have been blessed -sadly there are those who want to take that away from us and so there are those brave young people who are willing to defend their country and are doing it so bravely even yet today-pray for them!!!-
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Everyone worships and serves something-
2-God's part we cannot do, our part he will not do-
3-Wrong is wrong even if everyone is wrong-
4-Purpose is to life what the skeleton is to the body-
5-Truth must not be sacrificed on the altar of tolerance-

Strange thought
Celery and apples take more calories to eat then they have in them to begin with-

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

Sunday May 27, 2007 thought for the day

WE RECEIVED A LITTLE MUCH NEEDED RAIN-NOT AS MUCH AS WE WOULD HAVE LIKED TO GET BUT IT WAS APPRECIATED-here are my thoughts of today-
1-If God is your copilot you need to change seats with him-
2-People see what we do, god sees why we do it-
3-Males and females are wonderfully different but unquestionably equal-
4-The most important question you'll ever have to answer is-Who do you say that Jesus is?-
5-You are a Christian only to the extent you are a follower of Jesus as savior and lord-

Strange thoughts
Apples (not caffeine) are more efficient at waking you up in the morning

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

Saturday May 26, 2007 thought for the day

HERE WE ARE IN THE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND-I HOPE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO ENJOY BEING WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS-DON'T FORGET TO GIVE THANKS FOR ALL THE SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVED THIS COUNTRY AND MANY WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR IT-LET US PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE STILL SERVING AROUND THE WORLD IN OUR BEHALF-CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT MANY ARE WILLING TO DIE FOR US AND OUR FREEDOM???-
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-For every achievement there is a price to be paid for it-
2-For every success there is a sacrifice to be paid-
3-The only anchor that will hold you firm in life's worst storms is God's written word-
4-Refuse to let your situation determine your attitude-
5-Criticism usually comes when we least need it-

Strange thoughts
A "jiffy" is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second

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

Friday May 25, 2007 thought for the day

THIS IS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND-LET US NOT FORGET THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN PROTECTING THIS COUNTRY-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Greed is a vicious master and is not only related to money-
2-Encouragement is like a cool drink of water on a hot sunny day-
3-Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react-
4-If your heart is cold, even a hot sunny day cannot warm it-
5-Adversity can be a great faith strengthener-

Strange thoughts
A ducks quack doesn't echo, and no one knows why!

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

Thursday May 24, 2007 thought for the day

HOW IS EVERYONE THIS MORNING??-HOPE YOU ARE ALL DOING WELL-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Cults are successful because they find starved sheep-
2-Preaching that doesn't exalt Jesus is empty preaching-
3-The most important quality for a leader is unquestioned integrity-
4-Great leaders inspire people not please them-
5-Wanting to be liked by everybody is a sign of insecurity-

Strange thought
Life is like a roll of toilet paper,the closer it gets to the end the faster it goes-

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

Wednesday May 23, 2007 thought for the day

A GOOD MORNING TO ALL OF YOU-here are my thoughts for today
1-Appropriate compromises alleviate a lot of needless pain-
2-Difficulty and hardship are not necessarily indicators of being out of God's will-
3- Not all separations lead to bad endings-
4-When you are obedient to gods will you are responsive to doors that open and at peace with doors that close-
5-Sermonettes create christianettes-

Strange thoughts
Why do we swear on a bible in court when the 10 commandments cannot be displayed on the wall??

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

Tuesday May 22, 2007 thought for the day

IT IS A BEAUTIFUL MORNING HERE-HOPE YOU ARE ENJOYING YOURS-here are my thoughts for today-
1-The more intense the disagreement the deeper the wounds-
2-A Christian is not immune to hurt-
3-God multiplies by dividing-
4-When in a disagreement try to see the other point of view-
5-God gave you two ears and one mouth so you could listen twice as much as you talk-

Strange thoughts
America has twice as many shopping centers as it does high schools

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

Monday May 21, 2007 thought for the day

AREN'T WE BLESSED TO HAVE ANOTHER DAY TO LOVE GOD AND EACH OTHER-
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-From the law you learn about sin and the standard of holiness, from Jesus you learn about grace, forgiveness and freedom from sin-
2-When you are praised and applauded ignore it, when you are rejected and criticized don't quit-
3-God can use people who disagree with me-
4-Disagreement-a conflict that involves an issue seen from opposing points of view-
5-Every argument has its weaknesses as well as its strengths

Strange thoughts
Why is it our children cannot read a bible in school but they can in prison??

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

Sunday May 20, 2007 thought for the day

THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HAS MADE, LET US REJOICE AND BE GLAD!!-
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-The lost don't understand the gospel, the saved rarely understand grace-
2-Making Christians holy is the holy spirits work-
3-Success-turning obstacles into opportunities-
4-Obstacles are the frightening things you see when you take your eyes off your goal-
5-One thing you can't take from someone is their ability to choose their own attitude in any set of circumstances-

Strange thoughts
If you ignore your teeth, they will go away!!

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

Saturday may 12, 2007 thought for the day

ISN'T THIS A GREAT DAY??-here are my thoughts for today-
1-God sends people of his choosing to places of his choosing-
2- the Christian life is a team effort-
3-Living a life of obedience to God is impossible if you are unwilling to change-
4-Most change is good but it rarely is easy or pleasant-
5-Nothing good ever comes from a ministry devoted to pleasing people-

Strange thoughts
I started out with nothing and still have most of it left!!

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

Friday May 18, 2007 thought for the day

FOR THE MIDDLE OF MAY IT SURE WAS COLD THIS MORNING, ABOUT 40*-here are my thoughts for today
1-Even though God chooses to use us, our imperfections don't go away-
2-Don't put people on pedestals-they will disappoint you-
3-Fame and fortune have shallow roots-
4-Going where God sends you will test your faith-
5-Life is not a problem to be solved but an adventure to be lived-

Strange thoughts
Why doesn't peanut butter have butter in it?

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

Thursday May 17, 2007 thought for the day

Here are my thoughts for today-
1-It is impossible to please God without total faith in Jesus-
2-You can worry yourself sick but you can't worry yourself into a healthy life-
3-Ministry-where divine resources meet human needs through loving channels to the glory of God-
4-Whoever God chooses he uses-
5-The people God chooses are never perfect-

Strange thoughts
Did early settlers go on camping trips??

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

Wednesday May 16, 2007 thought for the day

BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD,HE IS WORTHY TO BE PRAISED AND ADORED!!!-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Contentment is a choice of the will-
2-Happiness is a by product of contentment-
3-God's family is filled with second fiddle players-
4-Two people working together can accomplish more than twice as much as one-
5-What we believe makes us who we are-

Strange thoughts
Did Adam and eve have a navel??

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

Tuesday May 15, 2007 thought for the day

IT IS GOOD TO BE BACK ON LINE-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Achievement does not make us strong, it makes us proud, self sufficient and independent-
2-Life is not about being comfortable, happy, successful and pain free--it is about becoming the person God wants us to be-
3-We exist to bring glory to God-
4-To be content does not require comfort-
5-God's best deliveries often come through the back door-

Strange thoughts
Can you get addicted to counseling?-If so, how is it treated??

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

Friday May 11, 2007 thought for the day

ARE YOU GLAD THE WEEKEND IS HERE??-here are my thoughts for today-
1-God knows what is best for us because of what He is doing in us-
2-Specific pain helps you comfort others specifically-
3-Pride does not live in the heart of the broken hearted-
4-Our happiness is not God's primary will for us-
5-God's grace is more sufficient than your own strength-

Strange thoughts
Can you be a closet claustrophobic?

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

Thursday May 10, 2007 thought for the day

MAY YOU HAVE A RAINBOW BEAUTIFUL DAY-here are my thoughts for today-
1-No one cares who is pulling the cart until the horse is dead-
2-Father-a man who carries his children's pictures where his money used to be-
3-Don't count your years, make your years count-
4-Being a good example lasts more than a lifetime-
5-There are times when pain is a part of god's plan for us to prepare us as useful servants-

Strange thoughts
Can I get arrested for running into a firehouse and yelling "Movie! Movie!"?

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

Wednesday May 9, 2007 thought for the day

PRAISE THE LORD OH MY SOUL AND ALL THAT IS WITHIN ME PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME-
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Being an adult and grown up are not the same-
2-Endings's are also beginnings that we often don't recognize-
3-The key to successful aging is not to pay attention to it-
4-If you bite off more than you can chew, stop chewing-
5-The sign of a genuine faith is a faith that needs no sign-

Strange thoughts
Can atheists get insurance for "acts of God"

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

Tuesday May 8, 2007 thought for the day

LET THE WORDS OF MY MOUTH AND THE MEDITATIONS OF MY HEART BE ACCEPTABLE IN THY SIGHT OH LORD OUR STRENGTH AND REDEEMER-here are my thoughts for today-
1-No one becoming a Christian has instantaneous spiritual maturity-
2-To be used by God, all you need is to be available and obedient-
3-Ordinary people are used in extraordinary ways by an extraordinary God-
4-God is bigger than your past, your problems, your excuses and your obstacles-
5-Sometimes, church people are not necessarily Gods voice to you-

Strange thoughts
What do you use to dilute water???

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

Monday May 7, 2007 thought for the day

IT IS MONDAY MORNING ALREADY-WHAT A WONDERFUL WEEKEND WE HAD CELEBRATING MY PARENTS 68TH ANNIVERSARY-VERY BUSY YET VERY TIRING YET SOOOO BLESSED-here are my thoughts for today-
1-It is never too late to start doing what is right-
2-Don't get stuck on where you were-
3-Don't waste your time focusing on what you used to be-
4-Don't confuse conversion with maturity-
5-The conversion of a soul take place in a moment, becoming a saint takes a lifetime-

Strange thoughts
Is the fear of flying groundless??

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

Sunday May 6, 2007 thought for the day

GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST, PEACE ON EARTH, GOOD WILL TO MEN-
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-The steel of greatness is forged in the pits of life-
2-Everyone has a dark side somewhere in their past-
3-Regardless of what you have done, you are not beyond hope-
4-There is no sin in your life beyond the grace of God-
5-Anyone can find a new beginning with God-

Strange thought
Do mimes watch silent movies??

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

Saturday May 5, 2007 thought for the day

EVERYONE IS HERE FOR MY PARENTS 68TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND EVERYONE IS HAVING A GREAT TIME-THE WEEKEND WILL CONSIST OF TALKING AND EATING-here are my thought for today-
1-Don't have answers to questions nobody asks-
2-Insecurity surfaces as competition rises-
3-Don't be foolish enough to try to play games with god-
4-Being famous and being popular are not the same-
5-God is not pleased with any kind of occult involvement-

Strange thoughts
Why doesn't a chicken egg taste like chicken??

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

Friday May 4, 2007 thought for the day

A GOOD MORNING TO ALL OF YOU-THIS IS THE BEGINNING OF A VERY BUSY WEEKEND FOR US-MOST ALL OF OUR FAMILY IS GATHERING HERE TO CELEBRATE MY PARENTS 68TH ANNIVERSARY-I AM LEAVING THIS MORNING TO GO TO THEIR HOME IN FREEPORT, ILLINOIS AND DRIVE THEM BACK-MY BROTHER AND FAMILY ARE FLYING TO SAINT LOUIS AND SHOULD GET HERE THIS AFTERNOON-ALL BUT ONE OF OUR CHILDREN WILL BE HERE EXCEPT FOR THE DAUGHTER AND FAMILY WHO LIVE IN VIRGINIA-WHAT A BLESSING THIS TIME WILL BE AND WE THANK GOD AGAIN THAT WE CAN GET TOGETHER ONE MORE TIME-
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-If you want god to fill in all the details of your life before you make a decision, you will never take the first step in obeying his will for you-
2-Faith says-I don't understand everything Lord but I trust you completely-
3-Faith-trusting God without first knowing all the details-
4-The desire for instant satisfaction is basically a spiritual problem-
5-Those who God used greatly were often prepared for those times during periods of solitude, quietness or obscurity-

Strange thoughts
Shooting stars are not stars, they are meteors

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

Thursday May 3, 2007 thought for the day

TO GOD BE THE GLORY, GREAT THINGS HE HAS DONE-SO LOVED HE THE WORLD THAT HE GAVE US HIS SON-WHO YIELDED HIS LIFE AN ATTONEMENT FOR SIN--here are my thoughts for today-
1-Don't become a dropout in God's school of waiting, be patient and trusting-
2-Reluctance to obey God's will is a natural human response-
3-Pain and suffering is God's classroom where his children learn humility, compassion, character and patience-
4-Suffering changes everyone-
5-Obedience to God is often ignoring our fears and stepping out in faith to God's instructions-

Strange thoughts
Buttermilk doesn't contain butter

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

Wednesday May 2, 2007 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TOAY-
1-God's plan for our waiting is designed to sharpen skills, break wills, shape character, teach obedience, develop patience, strengthen faith and deepen our dependence on him-
2-You have to wait for sunset to know if you had a good day-
3-Revival-a renewing of spiritual life to those who are spiritually dead or spiritually cold-
4-Even when it seems nothing is happening, something is happening-
5-It is hard to learn patience in a hurry up society-

STRANGE THOUGHT
The Douglas fir isn't a fir, it is a pine tree

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

Tuesday May 1, 2007 thought for the day

MAY DAY MAY DAY MAY DAY I HOPE Y0U ALL HAVE A GREAT MAY DAY-here are my thoughts for today-
1-If you want to be happy, practice compassion-
2-If you want others to believe in you, you must first believe in yourself-
3-True friends are those who know all about you but love you anyway-
4-There are two ways to spread light-be the candle or the mirror that reflects it-
5-Only the mediocre are always at their best-

Strange thoughts
Even though people think otherwise, a newborn baby cannot shed tears

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