Saturday February 23, 2008 thought for the day

"COME UNTO ME.....I WILL GIVE YOU REST!"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Because God is with you all the time, no place is any closer to God than where you are right now-
2-Everything you do can be spending time with God if he is invited to be a part of it-
3-Practicing the presence of God takes skill for you must train your mind to think on him-
4-Jesus is either a corner stone or a stumbling block-
5-Sin distorts priorities in devastating ways-

Strange thoughts-be sure and keep your words soft and sweet in case you have to eat them-

I've learned-it is best to buy the expensive paint that covers in one coat-

5 things I want to know
1-What separates worry and concern?
2-Is it possible to never ever worry?
3-How do we find "childlike" faith?
4-Why do so few people have peace of mind?
5-How can we understand God as father if we don't have a good human father figure?

Todays scripture-"Everyone who believes in him may have eternal life"(John 3:15)

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

Friday February 22, 2008 thought for the day

"JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE CHILDREN"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Worshiping God insincerely is hypocrisy-
2-If worship is mindless it is meaningless-
3-Passive worship is an oxymoron-
4-Knowing and loving God is our greatest privilege-
5-Worship is not an event to attend but an attitude-

Strange thought-the heaviest thing I can carry is a grudge-

I've learned-the only thing you owe life is to become the best you can be-

5 things I want to know
1-Is it possible to not be anxious about anything?
2-Can only the strong be gentle?
3-Is the word "joy" strictly a Christian term?
4-Is it possible to find words to express our feelings?
5-Where and how is happiness found?


Today's Scripture
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power” (Ephesians 6:10).

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

Thursday February 21, 2008 thought for the day

THE HOLY SPIRIT DESCENDING LIKE A DOVE
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-A half hearted commitment is really no commitment-
2-With God it is all or nothing-
3-Where you worship is not as important as why you worship-
4-Heartless praise is no praise at all-it is an insult to God-
5-God hates hypocrisy-

Strange thought-the best vitamin for making friends is b 1-

I've learned-the more a child feels valued, the better his values will be-

5 things I want to know
1-Can we become desensitized to sin by our culture?
2-What does it take to get us to desire to walk as close to Jesus as possible?
3-What is meant by "living for God"?
4-How do you "rejoice in the Lord"?
5-Can you be tough and gentle at the same time?

Todays scripture-"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you" (1Peter 5:7)

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

Wednesday February 20, 2008 thought for the day

"I WILL GIVE YOU REST!!"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-It isn't what you say that proves the reality of your faith, it's what you do-
2-It is blasphemy to profess Jesus if your life doesn't back it up-
3-True christian experience transforms into true christian actions-
4-The epitome of taking the lord's name in vain is not cursing but claiming Jesus as Christ when he really isn't-
5-The heart of the matter is the matter of the heart-

Strange thought-of all the things I wear, my expression is the most important-

I've learned-work enjoyed is as much fun as leisure-

5 things I want to know
1-How is the bible "a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path"?
2-Is it possible to have so much spiritual freedom we are in bondage and don't know it?
3-When we subject our minds to evil do we also subject Jesus to it?
4-Is there such a thing as good music and bad music-
5-What is "glorious freedom"?

Today's Scripture
Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us…” (Ephesians 3:20).

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

Tuesday February 19, 2008 thought for the day

"COME UNTO ME"

SORRY THIS IS LATE TODAY-I WAS GONE OVERNIGHT!!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Salvation isn't the result of an intellectual experience-
2-The life we live not the words we say determine our eternal destiny-
3-A mere verbal expression of faith is self deception-
4-To call yourself a christian and not be obedient to God's word is an illusion-
5-Confession without obedience is a sham-

Strange thought-if you want your dreams to come true you must not over sleep-

I've learned-when you buy an old "project" house you spend more time at the hardware store than you do at home-

5 things I want to know
1-Did my soul exist before I was born?
2-How is it that we keep what we give away?
3-Do we have to go through tough times to know Jesus love?
4-Is the quantity of our faith important?
5-Why do problems in our life cause questions in our mind?

Scripture for today-"clothes yourself with humility toward one another" (1 peter 5:5)

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

Monday February 18, 2008 thought for the day

"SAY PLEASE"


Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Trust is not given, it is to be earned-
2-Hope-faith holding our hand in the dark-
3-We need to introduce people to Jesus and let Jesus clean them up-
4-Choose one thing to do for Jesus and do it with all your being-
5-Faith and works-both must be in place to work the tight rope of life-

Strange thought-those who dance are considered crazy by those who can't hear the music-

I've learned-the time to read the instructions is before you put the swing set together-

5 things I want to know
1-Is the key to the abortion issue-murder, right to life, freedom of choice or when the body has a soul?
2-When does a fetus take on the "image of God" and receive a "soul"?
3-Since the ability to think and reason separates man from the animals, is the mind what is known as the soul?
4-Is the abortion issue an "always " and "never" situation?
5-Do all aspects of morality have never changing absolutes?

Scripture for today-"These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name" (John20:31)

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

Sunday February 17, 2008 thought for the day

ISN'T THIS A BEAUTIFUL PEACEFUL SCENE?
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Given enough time most problems tend to resolve themselves-
2-Insecurity causes you to leave a way of escape in places you enjoy-
3-It is one thing to know about pain and another to experience it-
4-Be sure you know where you sit before you tell someone where to stand-
5-There is supernatural power in agreement-

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

I've learned-there is no elevator to success, you have to take the stairs

5 things I want to know
1-Should there be a distinction in the mind of the Christian between spiritual and secular?
2-Is there a difference in taking a life and failing to save it?
3-Should the right to life depend on the circumstances of conception?
4-When does a soul enter a life?
5-Does the word murder only apply to humans?

Scripture for today-"You are light in the Lord. Live as children of light" (Ephesians 5:8)

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

Saturday February 16, 2008 thought for the day

WE ARE SUPPOSED TO GET ANOTHER BAD WINTER STORM THIS WEEKEND-I SAY ENOUGH!!!-BUT IT DOES MAKE FOR PRETTY SCENERY-
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark-
2-Seven days without laughter makes one weak-
3-Grace-God gives us what we don't deserve
Mercy-God doesn't give us what we do deserve-
4-The offspring of being cautious is insecurity-
5-Don't choose permanent solutions to temporary situations-

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

I've learned-being a grandparent is God's compensation for growing older-

5 things I want to know
1-How do we know when we are doing something "in Christ"?
2-What is true worship?
3-How do you know when you have wisdom?
4-Is the Christian assured their trials will produce good in their life?
5-Are all Christians prejudiced?

Scripture for today-"Above all, love each other deeply" (1 Peter 4:8)

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

Friday February 15, 2008 thought for the day

"GIRL FRIENDS"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-You can't get yourself out of sin-
2-A real friend never gets in your way unless you are on the way down-
3-Excellence- the gradual result of always striving to do a little better-
4-Darkness brings the opportunity for the light to shine brighter-
5-You can tell more about a person by what he says about others than by what others say about him-

Strange thought-life is a drawing without an eraser-

I've learned-you can tell a lot about a man by the way he handles these 5 things-a rainy holiday,
lost luggage, tangled Christmas tree lights, a wrecked auto and a rude waiter-

5 things I want to know
1-Is more ever enough?
2-Is there a difference in being a disciple or a believer?
3-Does repentance save you?
4-Can you love what you don't understand?
5-If you can't meet everyone's needs, how do you know who to help?

Today's Scripture
“Love never fails” (I Corinthians 13:8).

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

Thursday February 14, 2008 thought for the day

"HAPPY VALENTINE DAY SWEETHEART"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-God doesn't make winners out of winners but out of losers-
2-God expects honesty and obedience but not perfection-
3-God hates sin because it separates him from the people he created-
4-Our life is really not about us-
5-It is easy to sing when you are happy-

Strange thought-love doesn't require two people to look at each other but that they look together
in the same direction-

I've learned-the exact size drill bit I need is always the one missing from the set-

5 things I want to know
1-Why do Christians participate in the non Christian traditions of-Christmas-Easter-Halloween-etc?
2-Why is Sunday the day of worship, would another day be okay?
3-Is Sunday more holy than the other 6 days?
4-Is fasting the giving up of food?
5-Do others know us as Christians or church goers?

Today's Scripture
“This Book of the Law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall deal wisely and have good success” (Joshua 1:8).

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

Wednesday February 13, 2008 thought for the day

A PRETTY MISS PLAYING HIDE AND SEEK IN THE SNOW
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-It isn't the burdens of today that make us unhappy, it is the regrets over yesterday and the fear of tomorrow-
2-Regret and fear are twin thieves who rob us of happiness today-
3-Money magnifies what you are-
4-Speak to God about your friend before you speak to your friend about God-
5-Faith-daring your heart to go beyond what your eyes can see-

Strange thought-profanity is a crutch for a weak mind-

I've learned-what a child learns at home lasts until they die-

5 things I want to know
1-How do we learn to get to the place of "whatsoever state I am therewith to be content"?
2-Does every problem have a spiritual basis?
3-How long can you go without sinning?
4-Is there a right and wrong answer to every problem?
5-What is unconditional love?

Today's Scripture
“For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened” (Matthew 7:8).

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

Tuesday February 12, 2008 thought for the day

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ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL WINTER SCENE!!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Wealth is not in having great possessions but in having few wants-
2-Money should be a servant not a master-
3-Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome-
4-The true joy of life is the trip-
5-Relish the moment-

Strange thought-the real problem with leisure time is how to keep others from using yours-

I've learned-honesty in little things is not a little thing-

5 things I want to know
1-Is there love without commitment?
2-Will God test your commitment?
3-Is spiritual stability related to emotional stability?
4-Can spiritual problems come from physical and emotional weakness?
5-Is there an infallible sign of the presence of God?

Today's Scripture
“…Follow the ways of your heart…” (Ecclesiastes 11:9).

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

Monday February 11, 2008 thought for the day

MR AND MRS SNOW MAN COME TO SAY HI!!!!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Mercy triumphs over judgement-
2-Faith without deeds is dead faith and deeds without faith are dead deeds-
3-All ends are also beginnings-
4-Be sure your motive in praying is to honor God and not trying to control him-
5-Money is of no value in and of itself for it cannot spend itself-

Strange thought-any wound can be cared for by love, but there is no medicine for the wound caused by love-

I've learned-happiness is a like perfume, you can't give it away without getting a little on yourself-

5 things I want to know
1-If Christians are all God's children, then why are we so divided?
2-How much prayer is enough?
3-Is it a sin to eat food that is unhealthy or harmful to the body?
4-Can we become Christian fanatics?
5-Is there commitment without love?

Today's Scripture
“A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps” (Proverbs 14:15).

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

Sunday February 10, 2008 thought for the day

THIS IS HOW COLD IT LOOKS HERE THIS MORNING
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Compromise-preference over principle-
2-Testing shows if what you say is what you believe-
3-Compromise is not an isolated event but becomes a way of life-
4-Backsliding begins with compromise-
5-We need to raise the sails of our life so the winds of the holy spirit can move us along to where
God wants us to be-

Strange thought-when a train goes through a tunnel and it gets dark, you don't throw away your ticket and jump off--you sit still and trust the engineer-

I've learned-moving away from my closest friends was much harder than I thought it would be-

5 things I want to know
1-Why do we think someone is unbiblical when they do not agree with our theology?
2-Can we ever give ourselves completely to God?
3-How can we be assured the bible is God's word to us?
4-Why do we hear more preaching against sinful acts than for spirit filled acts?
5-Is the church guilty of mind control?

Scripture for today-"anyone who does not do what is right is not a child of God" 1 John 3:10-

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

Saturday February 9, 2008 thought for the day

HOW IS THIS FOR SOME WINTER ART DESIGNS
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-God is everywhere so pray anywhere-
2-Compromise-choosing something lesser over something better-
3-Compromise-giving up something important to you to get something you want more-
4-When you compromise with evil you always lose-
5-Christians should never be intimidated to witness about their faith-

Strange thought-we often try to fix problems with wd-40 and duct tape-God did it with nails-

I've learned-big problems always start off small-

5 things I want to know
1-Is it possible to give too much tithe or offerings?
2-When we criticize others are we judging them?
3-Should tithe always be given first even if it means other things are left unpaid?
4-Would you steal food to keep your children from going hungry?
5-Is the church looking for conformists rather than individual thinkers?

Scripture for today-"the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous" 1 peter 3:12

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

Friday February 8, 2008 thought for the day

ANOTHER PRETTY WINTER PICTURE
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Great opportunities may come once in a lifetime but small opportunities we have every day-
2-Our acts of obedience are more important to God than our praise, prayers or worship-
3-Do the right things out of love not duty-
4-Intimate friendship with God is a choice not an accident-
5-It is not how hard you fall but how soft you land-

Strange thought-ideas won't work unless "I" do-

I've learned-you can't expect your children to listen to your advice and ignore your example-

5 things I want to know
1-Can sin be defined away from the bible?
2-Can we spiritualize all of our problems?
3-Is the church more concerned with preserving the faith than saving the lost?
4-How can we criticize someone when we have not walked in their shoes?
5-Is it true that the more we give ourselves to God the more we have to give to others?

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

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

Wednesday February 6, 2008 thought for the day

LOOK CAREFULLY AT THIS PICTURE-AT FIRST IT LOOKS LIKE A BEAR ON IT'S SIDE BUT IT ACTUALLY IS A MAN SLIDING IN THE SAND AFTER A BROAD JUMP-IT IS A TERRIFIC ACTION SHOT!-
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Nobody can do everything-
2-The church was never intended to be a "country club" for christians-
3-The church should be God's new society-
4-It is only when laws demand we deny our faith or compromise our christian standards that we should
refuse to obey them for the sake of Jesus-
5-If there is no hell, Jesus death was a tragic sacrifice-

Strange thought-everyone wants to have truth on their side but few want to be on the side of truth-

I've learned-a daily 30 minute walk is the easiest and most beneficial thing you can do for your health-

5 things I want to know
1-Is what the bible calls our "heart" really our mind?
2-Is there really power in the name of Jesus?
3-Does it matter what name we use in our prayers-Jesus-God-Father-Savior-Lord-etc?
4-Do we live like "I'd rather have Jesus..."
5-Why don't we as Christians take a proactive stand against social sins?

Today's Scripture
“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels…” (II Corinthians 4:7 NKJ).

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

Thursday February7, 2008 thought for the day

A PRETTY WINTER PICTURE-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Never give up on the people you love-
2-You can't love God unless you know him and you can't know him without knowing his word-
3-Prayer is your speaking to God and meditation is God speaking to you-
4-You are as close to God as you chose to be-
5-The closer we follow Jesus the deeper our relationship becomes-

Strange thought-if you want your dreams to come true, you must not oversleep-

I've learned-an insatiable curiosity is important to never feeling old-

5 things I want to know
1-What have we accepted as truth that is not a part of the bible?
2-Are faith and trust the same?
3-If we don't read the bible, how will we know right from wrong?
4-Does God ever appear to not make sense?
5-Can we know God's will and not read the bible?

Today's Scripture
“Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God" (Mark 10:27).

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

Tuesday February 5, 2008 thought for the day

THIS SURE SUMS UP THE WEATHER HERE THIS WEEK--CRAZY!!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-The bible tells us all we need to know about God-
2-For all its wonder and beauty, nature doesn't give us many details about God-
3-Because Jesus was God, he showed us what God is like and because he was human we can understand
Him-
4-Loving is the likeness of God which people ought to see in his children-
5-Christians should be the most loving and giving people of all-

Strange thought-when people suffer they ask "why me?', but when they prosper they never ask "why me?'-

I've learned-I don't make many mistakes with my mouth shut-

5 things I want to know
1-Why do we so soon forget what God has done for us?
2-Are we all prodigal sons in some way?
3-Can we be reconciled to God and not be reconciled to our brother?
4-Can agape love be shown to non Christians?
5-Are things right because the bible says so or does the bible say so because things are right?

Today's Scripture
“…you have not passed this way before” (Joshua 3:4).

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

Monday February 4, 2008 thought for the day

"GOTCHA!!"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Being a christian is not trying-it is trusting-
2-Salvation is a gift, we don't have to supplement it with our own efforts-
3-We never stop being God's children-
4-It is unnatural for christians to be popular with the world-
5-For Jesus, the old testament was God's word-

Strange thought-artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity-

I've learned-all transactions and relationships are enriched by courtesy-

5 things I want to know
1-Why does the joy of our salvation tend to fade out?
2-Does unwavering faith guarantee answers to our prayers?
3-How can we turn doubts into victory?
4-Why is it the more we do for someone the more we like them?
5-How important is it to reach the "right" people with the gospel?

Scripture for today-Do not repay evil or insult with insult, but with blessing-(1Peter 3:9)

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

Sunday February 3, 2008 thought for the day

"GOOD NIGHT SLEEP TIGHT"!!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Being a christian is not just making one decision but of deciding every day to trust God with our lives-
2-You can't live a christian life without being plugged into God's power source-
3-Christian living is the result of Jesus living on the inside-
4-We are never more ourselves than when we live out the Christian experience-
5-We are only tempted in our own areas of weakness-

Strange thought-it is not the jeans that make your behind look fat-it is the fat-

I've learned-never try out a new recipe on guests-

5 things I want to know
1-Is the lack of emphasis the same as de-emphasis?
2-Who are the best christians?
3-What would happen to us if we looked at other people through the eyes of Jesus?
4-Why are so many christians critical people?
5-Should we ever give out of duty rather than love?

Scripture for today-He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness (1 Peter 2:24)

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

Saturday February 2, 2008 thought for the day

HOPE YOU LIKE THIS PICTURE-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Becoming a christian means to give your life to Jesus and become his follower-
2-Making Jesus lord of your life means submitting your life to his control-
3-What we believe is more important than believing-
4-How you live shows what you believe about Jesus-
5-Being a Christian involves nothing less than whole hearted commitment to Jesus-

Strange thought-a person who is nice to you but rude to the waitress is not a nice person-

I've learned-expensive silk ties are the only ones that attract spaghetti sauce-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-Is freedom really free?
2-What is the greatest praise we can give to God?
3-What is more important-what we say to God or what he says to us?
4-Do we deserve God's mercy or his justice-which do we desire most?
5-Speaking of the Holy Spirit-do you find the gift when you find the giver or do you find the giver when
you find the gift?

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY-"you were redeemed from the empty way of life....with the precious blood of
Christ (1Peter1:18&19)

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

Friday February 1, 2008 thought for the day

"WHOOPS"
We had a major snow storm last night and it is still snowing this morning-we had at least 12"-what fun I am going to have later trying to shovel my driveway-it will probably take at least 3-4 hours-makes me tired already just thinking about it!-here are my thoughts for today-
1-It is the Holy Spirit that makes us hungry for God-
2-People often need to feel some disappointment in their life before they will admit they need God-
3-Salvation is free but not cheep-
4-Becoming a christian is not turning over a new leaf, it is starting a new life-
5-Repentance is more than being sorry for our wrongdoing but a turning away from it-

Strange thought-opportunities always look bigger going than coming-

I've learned-you shouldn't brag about one of your children in the presence of another-

5 things I want to know
1-When we pray should we seek the gift or the giver?
2-Is God hard to find if you sincerely seek him?
3-How can you pray when you have no words to say?
4-Is God only a prayer away?
5-Is our salvation free or does it cost us something?

Today's Scripture
“…Surely this is our God; we trusted in Him, and He saved us” (Isaiah 25:9).

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