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-