Thursday January 31, 2008 thought for the day

"I'VE GOT TO CHECK THIS GUY OUT!"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-The only certain thing about this life is death and the judgement-
2-To admit a miracle is to admit God-
3-Jesus is the only way to God and the gospel is the truth about Jesus-
4-The christian life isn't just something you do or keep up, it is something God does in you-
5-Starting over again with God usually begins with a sense of need not a sense of God-

Strange thought-don't worry what people think, they don't do it very often-

I've learned-if a child is not getting attention and love at home, he will go somewhere else to find it-

5 things I want to know
1-Is tithing old testament (under law) or new testament (under grace)?
2-Does God ever say "Okay, let's see if you really meant it when you said I love you Lord"?
3-What are we willing to give to see our prayers answered?
4-Do we sometimes treat prayer as a "quick fix"?
5-Can we pray for God to deliver us from a problem that was of our own making?

Today's Scripture
“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap” (Luke 6:38).

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

Wednesday January 30, 2008 thought for the day

"OH OH, I'M IN TROUBLE NOW"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Personal conflict can be an opportunity for personal growth-
2-Sin-breaking of God's law, missing the mark, rejecting God's will and purpose for your life-
3-You cannot remain neutral about Jesus-
4-Jesus was either who he said he was or he was a raving lunatic-
5-Parable-a story with a spiritual meaning in it-

Strange thought-it is easier to ask for forgiveness than to get permission-

I've learned-it takes a lot more creativity to find out what is right than what's wrong-

5 things I want to know
1-Have christians given up their responsibility to those in need to governmental agencies?
2-Do we see those in need as less fortunate rather than as brothers and sisters?
3-Why do we judge groups by their worst members?
4-Is it hard to show compassion?
5-What is meant by the phrase "praying through"?

Today's Scripture
“For He chose us in Him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in His sight” (Ephesians 1:4).

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

Tuesday January 229, 2008 thought for today

"YOU'RE MY FRIEND"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-You don't test courage by being cautious-
2-Success in life is easier if you keep a cool head and a warm heart rather than a hot head and cold feet-
3-There are two kinds of people-givers and takers-the takers may live better but the givers sleep better-
4-Don't be so consumed by what is wrong in your marriage that you forget about what is good-
5-Falling in love is easy, staying in love is hard-

Strange thought-experience is a wonderful thing, it enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again-

I've learned-if I don't know the answer it is best to say "I don't know"

5 things I want to know
1-Can God change my will?
2-Why do bad things happen to good people?
3-How do we know when we have become materialistic minded?
4-Does wealth make you less sensitive to those in need?
5-Is it Christian to become self sufficient?

Today's Scripture
“The mind of man plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps” (Proverbs 16:9).

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

Monday January 28, 2008 thought for the day

"O THAT IS SOOOO FUNNY"!!!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Never confuse feeling guilty with being guilty-
2-Heaven will be a place of worship at its purest level-
3-The Christian life is a balance of living now with a hope for the future-
4-If God gives you a dream, he also gives you the strength to reach it-
5-Many a false step is made standing still-

Strange thought-don't confuse your career with your life!-

I've learned-what my father said is true-time does seem to go faster the older you get-

5 things I want to know-
1-Is heaven and paradise the same place?
2-Is the Holy Spirit received by laying on of hands?
3-If you really believed in a final judgement, how would it effect your way of living today?
4-Is the way we treat others the way we treat Jesus?
5-Do we have to put ourselves down in order to magnify Jesus?

Today's Scripture
“This one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind I press forward to what lies ahead” (Philippians 3:13).

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

Sunday January 27, 2008 thought for the day

"EYE TO EYE, NOSE TO NOSE!"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-With a praise in your soul you can endure anything-
2-Sinful behavior is just a reflection of what we are on the inside-
3-What we are on the inside comes out in our outward actions-
4-Good attitudes and behavior we have to be taught-
5-It is never easy to live with a bad conscience-

Strange thought-middle age is when broadness of the mind and the narrowness of the waist change places-

I've learned-my greatest fear is that in later years I'll look back at a long list of things "I never got around to"-

5 things I want to know-
1-What is the proof of receiving salvation?
2-How can you know for sure that your love for God is real?
3-Should we always pray "thy will be done"?
4-Should I claim a promise and then thank God it has already been done?
5-How is it possible for christians to become depressed?

Scripture for today--When Jesus saw their faith, he said to them, "friend, your sins are forgiven!-(Luke 5:20)

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

Saturday January 26, 2008 thought for the day

"THE KISS"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Thanksgiving and humility go hand in hand-
2-The collapse of character begins with compromise-
3-Many times we get out of our circumstances too quick and miss God's blessing-
4-When God does a work in your life--set up a reminder-
5-The strength of your faith is only revealed in facing your problem-

Strange thought-if you look like your passport picture, you probably need the trip-

I've learned-deciding who you marry is the most life changing decision you will ever make-

5 things I want to know-
1-Will God tell you his plan for you before you stop doing your own?
2-If once we have been anointed for healing, should we continue to pray for healing?
3-Do we really believe that God loves our neighbor?
4-Do our friends know how to come to God?
5-Do we really believe "Jesus never fails"?

Scripture for today-In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:3)

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

Friday January 25, 2008 thought for the day

"GIDDY UP"!!!!!!!!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-gratitude is the attitude that makes optimism possible-
2-thankfulness can increase your joy by increasing your sense of blessing-
3-it is only when you start counting your blessings that you realize how many you really have-
4-counting blessings is like hugging God back-
5-possibilities is a gift offered only to the living-

Strange thoughts-who put the "thin ice" sign on the thin ice?

I've learned-if you don't have a will or do some estate planning, the government and lawyers
become your heirs-

5 things I want to know
1-How can a Christian talk about the lost without tears in their eyes?
2-What does it take to turn an indifferent Christian into one who cares?
3-What is the ultimate test of faith-
4-Is prayer your speaking to God or God communicating to you?
5-Do you have to experience Christianity before you can understand it?

Scripture for today-"At the name of Jesus every knee will bow....and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord" Phil. 2:10-11

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

Thursday January 24, 2008 thought for the day

"PLEASE CHANGE MY LITTER BOX"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-the more good you do for others, the more good happens to you-
2-serving others does not mean sacrificing all your own needs-
3-enjoying the moment of everyday and the blessings of your life does not make you selfish, actually it will make you more caring-
4-how you see the world depends on what lens you are looking through-
5-the amount of joy in your heart is directly related to the thankfulness of your attitude-

Strange thought-a lot of money is tainted-'taint yours and 'taint mine

I've learned-people treat me the way I allow them to treat me-

5 things I want to know
1-Why are we impatient with long prayers?
2-Do people want a savior but not a Lord?
3-Would we recognize the voice of God if He chose to speak to us?
4-Are most Christians slow to forgive the wrongs of others?
5-How do you know when you have peace?

Today's Scripture
“Then Nathan said to David, Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you.” (I Chronicles 17:2).

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

Wednesday January 23, 2008 thought for the day

AREN'T THESE PRETTY AND COLORFUL BIRDS!!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-it is wrong to think that serving others is having to do something we don't enjoy-
2-one person can't do everything and is not supposed to do everything-
3-you will receive a blessing from serving others but you may not always see results-
4-saying and being thankful are not the same-
5-in the sowing and reaping principle, your harvest doesn't always come in the form you expect-

Strange thought-it is better to have loved a short woman than never to have loved a tall-

I've learned-ultimately takers lose and givers win!

5 things I want to know-
1-When does anger become resentment?
2-In your body, where is your soul?
3-Why do Christians need to be motivated about their salvation?
4-Why do Christians often have to be begged to participate in a church program?
5-Can a group of people know God's will or is it just for individuals?

Today's Scripture
“The reverent fear and worship of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom’s friend” (Psalm 111:10).

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

Tuesday January 22, 2008 thought for today

"NO MUSTARD ON MY HOT DOG PLEASE!"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Those who give of themselves discover the secret of lasting joy-
2-The flow of blessings in your life is dependent on your passing blessings on to someone else-
3-Giving, sharing and thinking of others had to be learned as we were not born with that desire-
4-Make selflessness a guiding principal of your life-
5-We all need o practice random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty-

Strange thought-marathon runners with bad shoes suffer the agony of de feet-

I've learned-we are always seeking our parents approval-

5 things I want to know
1-Would we know an angel if we say one?
2-Does education make us intelligent?
3-When does God give up on a person?
4-What is the worst sin?
5-If God has forgiven someone who has hurt us, can we continue to carry the hurt?

Today's Scripture
“Abraham believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness, and he was called God’s friend” (James 2:23).

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

Monday January 21, 2008 thought for the day

"FRIENDS"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Gratitude is the antidote for pride-
2-Anything worth loving is worth your time and attention-
3-Anything familiar, even if it is precious, is easy to take for granted-
4-We must learn to practice paying attention-
5-When it comes to real happiness, self serving isn't it-

Strange thought-acupuncture is a jab well done-

I've learned-there is no substitute for good manners-

5 things I want to know
1-Is the word "faith" primarily a spiritual word?
2-Does faith need encouragement?
3-Are faith and intellect opposites?
4-Do Christians really believe they are in a battle?
5-In the spiritual world, does personality count for anything?

Today's Scripture
“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him” (I Corinthians 2:9).

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

Sunday January 20, 2008 thought for the day

"I THINK I CAN"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-The existence of something new does not mean "I got to have it"-
2-Enough is not only enough but enough is sometimes abundant-
3-You are not only what you eat but also what you read, listen to, look at and what you say and do-
4-Beauty is not a luxury-
5-Beauty enters your heart through all your senses-

Strange thought-Santa's helpers are subordinate clauses-

I've learned-it is harmful for parents to live out their athletic fantasies through their children-

5 things I want to know
1- Is church attendance used by some as a security blanket?
2-Which comes first in faith-feeling or fact?
3-Which comes first in love-feeling or fact?
4-Can you successfully love someone without their wanting to be loved by you?
5-How do you tell confidence from arrogance?

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-jasper

Saturday January 19, 2008 thought for the day

"DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE?"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Schedules and routines are meant to serve us not rule us-
2-If you know what you were put on earth to do, all other decisions fall into place-
3-Thinking forward to tomorrow can help determine your focus for today-
4-You can probably have it all but not all at the same time-
5-Learning to say no to what you don't need begins with learning to say yes to what you already have-

Strange thought-bakers trade bread recipes on a kneed to know basis-

I've learned-what you think about, you become-

5 things I want to know-
1-How do you know your faith is not in faith itself?
2-Did God truly make us as we are?
3-Is there any level of uncertainty in faith?
4-Can a Christian be blessed of God without living by faith?
5-Can your profession of faith be blessed by God without your doing "works"?

Scripture for today-Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker-Psalms 95:6

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

Friday January 18, 2008 thought for the day

"WHAT AM I DOING HERE"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-We tend to suspect others of our own faults and failures-
2-Giving way to doubt and fear only breeds more of the same-
3-In material terms, more is better is a myth-
4-Don't get so busy cleaning up after yesterday and planning for tomorrow you don't notice today-
5-Although we can plan for the future and remember the past, the only day we can really live is today-

Strange thought-when she saw her first strands of gray hair, she thought she'd dye-

I've learned-everyone can be generous with praise-

5 things I want to know-
1-When praying, do Christians prefer open or closed doors?
2-Why does it seem that Christians are so often discouraged?
3-How do we know faith is not mere presumption?
4-Is faith always based on a promise?
5-Does faith have to be acted on to be faith?

Scripture for today-At the name of Jesus every knee will bow....and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord-Phil. 2:10-11

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

Thursday January 17, 2008 thought for the day

"SMILE"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-We often try to meet our spiritual needs in a physical and material way-
2-Never growing up is not a desirable option for anyone-
3-Curiosity is the basic state of a young child's mind-
4-Disappointments often make you suspicious and overly cautious-
5-Trust is an attitude you choose-

Strange thought-if you jump off a Paris bridge, you in Seine

I've learned-if you are the boss and you stop rowing, you shouldn't be surprised if everyone else does too-

5 things I want to know-
1-Is it better to be a resolver or to have patience?
2-Does love always come full circle?
3-How does trust affect stress?
4-Is it Christian to think smaller is more virtuous than bigger?
5-Is there such a thing as birthright Christians?

Today's Scripture
“Those who are led by the Spirit of God are the sons of God” (Romans 8:14).

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

Wednesday January 16, 2008 thought for the day

"I'M OUTTA HERE"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-What a person is really like is shown by the friends they choose-
2-Rich and poor are alike in that they both depend on God for breath-
3-God keeps on loving us whether we want him to or not-
4-God is good to us in spite of ourselves because He is true to himself-
5-Love wants the very best for the person loved-

Strange thought-when you've seen one shopping center, you've seen a mall-

I've learned-I love my brother because he sticks up for me-

5 things I want to know
1-Is there a difference in being a Christian and being Christian?
2-Can you have responsibility without having control?
3-Is God obligated to save our kids if we raise them "right"?
4-Are parents totally responsible for the outcome of their kids?
5-If Christianity is so real why are so many Christians life so unreal?

Today's Scripture
“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith…” (Hebrews 12:1).

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

Tuesday January 15, 2008 thought for today

WHAT'S SO FUNNY"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-We make our owns plans but the final outcome is in God's hands-
2-A little gained honestly is better than great wealth gained by dishonest means-
3-Pride always precedes personal destruction-
4-A cheerful heart is like good medicine-
5-To be held in loving esteem is better than great riches-

Strange thought-those who get too big for their britches will be exposed in the end-

I've learned-to insure rain, schedule an outdoor wedding-

5 things I want to know
1-Why is it that Christians seem to be more divided than united?
2-Why do we emphasize the difference with fellow believers instead of what we share in common?
3-How can we expect to have friends if we are not willing to open our hearts too others?
4-Why are we willing to settle to be "average" Christians?
5-Why do we call someone a "good" Christian, as if there is another kind?

Today's Scripture
“Light arises in the darkness for the upright…” (Psalm 112:4).

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

Monday January 14, 2008 thought for the day

'NITE NITE!!!'
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Men fall in love with their eyes, women with their ears-
2-God is not the God of "what if' but of "nevertheless"-
3-Jesus is not the God of the tomb but of the resurrection-
4-Being kidnapped and held for ransom never worries the poor-
5-It is better to eat soup with someone you love than steak with someone you hate-

Strange thought-a short fortune teller who escaped from prison--a small medium at large--

I've learned-as long as I have my health, older is better than younger-

5 things I want to know-
1-Can we pray for church growth and then not invite others-?
2-Can we pray for our financial needs to be met if we don't tithe?
3-Can we pray for forgiveness if we aren't forgiving?
4-Can we ask God to supply our needs if we don't share what we do have?
5-Can we ask God to save our friends if we aren't willing to tell them the good news of salvation?

Today's Scripture
“…God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in His holiness” (Hebrews 12:10).

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

Sunday January 13, 2008 thought for the day

"MY MASTER WILL BE SO PROUD"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-You learn faith by acting in faith-
2-Everyone in their own way is called to "let your light shine"-
3-Positive actions have positive results-
4-When you give of yourself to someone else, you get back more than you gave-
5-The best present you can give someone is your undivided attention-

STRANGE THOUGHT-A plateau is a high form of flattery-

I'VE LEARNED-categorizing people is destructive and unfair-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW-
1-Can a sin be forgiven before it is admitted?
2-Can you be loving and stern at the same time?
3-Is forgiveness conditional?
4-Which is more effective in controlling our behavior-internal or external pressure?
5-Does prayer really change things?

Scripture for today-Whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it-
Matthew 16:25

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

Saturday January12, 2008 thought for thje day

SUPER MOUSE!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Nothing comes from nothing-
2-Creativity requires courage-
3-Learn to trust in the principle of providence-
4-Faith is more than belief-it is a form of courage-
5-We all have opportunities to light a candle rather than curse the darkness-

Strange thought-he had a photographic memory which was never developed-

I've learned-love will break your heart, but it is worth it!!!-

5 things I want to know
1-When God said "let us make man in our own image", who was He referring to?
2-Why did God talk in confusing parables?
3-Do some people have an "evil" bent from the very beginning of their lives more than others?
4-Do we always receive back what we give away?
5-Are most Christians in a "thank you God" but take it for granted way?

Today's Scripture
“Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you” (Proverbs 4:25).

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

Friday January 11, 2008 thought for the day

"COME PLAY WITH ME!"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Your biggest disappointment often turns into your greatest blessing-
2-Even the most blessed life is not without problems-
3-The act of expressing your thanks to someone make you feel more grateful-
4-Everyone appreciates being noticed and appreciated-
5-Nothing comes from nothing-

Strange thought-a boiled egg is hard to beat!-

I've learned-regardless of which line you get in, the other one moves faster-

5 things I want to know-
1-Is joy an infallible sign of the presence of God?
2-How do you distinguish between gossiping and sharing?-
3-What does it mean God will take care of you?-
4-Are Christians the only ones who have eternal life?-
5-Did Jesus family understand that he was of a virgin birth?-

Today's Scripture
“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal” (2 Corinthians 4:18).

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

Thursday January 10, 2008 thought for the day

"I THINK I DRANK THE WHOLE THING"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Remember, all adults were once children-
2-Joy can come in the midst of suffering where happiness cannot-
3-The color within us colors the whole world around us-
4-It is hard to take yourself too seriously when you are laughing at yourself-
5-When thankfulness comes hard, you need a sense of gratitude to brighten your day-

Strange thought-a lot of money is tainted-'taint yours and 'taint mine-

I've learned-you should keep your promised no matter what-

5 things I want to know
1-Are God's promises conditional or unconditional?
2-Do evangelical Christians have more quilt problems than other Christians?
3-How does the shedding of blood bring atonement for sin?
4-Why do Christians tend to kill their wounded?
5-Why do many Christians seem to be so cliquish?

Today's Scripture
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” (2 Corinthians 5:17)

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

Tuesday January 8, 2008 thought for today

"MOM !--FOR HOW LONG"-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Trust involves risk-
2-It is not how much we give but how much love we put into giving-
3-Giving is a privilege not a duty-
4-You give little when you give your money, it is when you give of yourself that you truly give-
5-Jesus would not have died on the cross if we could have paid for our own sins-

Strange thought-he broke into song because he couldn't find the key-

I've learned-I have never regretted being too generous but often regretted not being generous enough-

5 things I want to know-
1-Is it possible to be totally honest?
2-Should we follow our conscience?
3-Does a Christian home a happy marriage make?
4-What does it take to be a true disciple?
5-Can we be so heavenly minded that we are no earthly good-

Today's Scripture
“A Righteous man may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all” (Psalm 34:19)

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

Sunday January 6, 2008 thought for the day

"UMMMM, LUNCH!!"
WE OFTEN SEE DEER AROUND OUR PLACE-ONCE EVEN IN OUR BACK YARD WHEN IT HAD CLEARED A CHAIN LINK FENCE-THAT IS UNTIL OUR DOG CHASED IT OUT-here are my thoughts for today-
1-What's right isn't always popular, what's popular isn't always right-
2-If you want to enjoy the rainbow, you must put up with the rain-
3-Your past doesn't have to equal your future-
4-The reward of a thing well done is having done it-
5-Patience-hoping without being anxious-

Strange thought-you are stuck with your debt if you cannot budge it-

I've learned-it is hard for anyone to keep a secret-

5 things I want to know-
1-How does the Holy Spirit live in us/through us?
2-Do Christians really believe that Jesus died for everyone and has forgiveness for all?
3-Is real love a feeling, a decision or an action?
4-Why don't Christians spend more time weeping over the lost-or do we even do it at all?
5-Is our religious faith a "personal" thing?

Scripture for today-"Anyone who does not take up his cross and follow me is not worthy of me"-Matt 10:38

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

Saturday January 5, 2008 thought for the day

TEAMWORK!!!-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Choice not chance determines your destiny-
2-Of all the things you wear, expression is the most important-
3-Silent and listen are spelled with the same letters-
4-Ignorance is always more expensive than education-
5-The music means nothing if no one can hear it-

Strange thought-A grenade which fell onto a kitchen floor in France resulted in Linoleum Blownapart-

I've learned-the wealthy person is one who is content with what he has-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW-
1-Why can't we forgive others as we want to be forgiven?
2-What does it mean to "bless"?
3-How do we bless God?
4-Does God bless both the saved and unsaved?
5-Have most of us substituted church attendance for worship?


Today's Scripture
“For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does He withhold from those whose walk is blameless” (Psalm 84:11).

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

Friday January 4, 2008 thought for the day

REMEMBER NOW, WE HAVE TO SHARE THIS MEAL!!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Courage is often the price that life expects for giving peace-
2-Life without liberty is like a body without spirit-
3-Do not go where the path leads but go where there is no path and leave a trail-
4-We make a living by what we get and a life by what we give-
5-Desire gets you going, motivation keeps you going-

Strange thought-the man who fell into an upholstery machine is now fully recovered-

I've learned-if you want to go to parties, you have to give some parties-

5 things I want to know-
1-Do real Christians sin-
2-Who/what is a friend-
3-Why do we hurt the ones we love-
4-Why do most people wear a mask most of the time-
5-Do we really believe in the Lordship of Christ-

Today's Scripture
“We thank God continually because, when you received the Word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of man, but as it actually is—the Word of God which is at work in you who believe” (I Thessalonians 2:13 NIV).

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

Thursday January 3, 2008 thought for the day

LOOKS LIKE WHEN THE DOG IS AWAY THE CAT WILL SLEEP!!!!-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Nothing can be changed until it is faced-
2-Character is made in the small moments and displayed in the great ones-
3-Your reputation is not built on what you are going to do-
4-Even if you limp you are still walking-
5-Whatever you are, be a good one-

Strange thought-when a clock is hungry, it goes back four seconds-

I've learned-any place I haven't visited, offers the same potential for adventure and excitement as any other-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW-
1-What is a disciplined life?
2-Are Christians basically pacifists?
3-Could/should the church be more active in the community?
4-Why is the church not more effective in reaching the community?
5-Have Christians lost their saltiness?

Today's Scripture
“Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible" (Matthew 19:26 NIV).

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

BRRRRR-IT IS VERY COLD HERE AGAIN THIS MORNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wednesday January 2, 2008 thought for the day

BEWARE OF THE DOG!!!!!!!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Experience is what you call your mistakes-
2-Success-caring for someone else-
3-You may be disappointed if you fail but you can't succeed if you don't-
4-Every flower must grow through dirt-
5-Motivation is always more important than mere talent-

STRANGE THOUGHT-show me a piano falling down a mine shaft and I'll show you a-flat miner-

I'VE LEARNED-if you stay focused on yourself, you are guaranteed to be miserable-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW-
1-What is love?
2-Can you be a christian and not be loving and giving?
3-Do we worship by attending church?
4-Do we really know how to pray?
5-Why are our prayers not more effective-

Today's Scripture
"I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing" (John 15:5 NIV).

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-
IT IS SO VERY COLD HERE THIS MORNING-2*

Tuesday January 1, 2008 thought for today

IT REALLY IS HERE-2008-I HOPE YOU ARE THANKFUL FOR MAKING IT TO ANOTHER YEAR-I WISH YOU ALL THE VERY BEST YEAR YOU HAVE EVER HAD!!!!!!
----MAY THE BEST YEAR OF YOUR PAST BE THE WORST YEAR OF YOUR FUTURE!!!----
HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY-
1-God doesn't want you to obey him out of fear or respect-
2-Don't let your miracles become monuments-
3-Sadly, too often we take for granted what God has done for us-
4-Our faith activates the power of God-
5-Tomorrow is as uncertain as today was yesterday-

Strange thought-with her marriage she got a new name and a dress-

I've learned-leisure isn't enjoyed unless it has been earned-

THIS IS A NEW FEATURE I'M ADDING TODAY--IT IS CALLED --"5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW"-
Can you help me with the answers-I'd like to know what you think-I'd appreciate hearing from you-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-Is being tolerant the same as being lenient?
2-Is there a solution to every problem?
3-Is hate the opposite of love?-if not, what is?
4-What is joy/happiness?
5-Is peace the absence of a storm?

Scripture for today-this is a good one to start off 2008--"FOLLOW ME"-Matthew 8:22

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