Monday March 31, 2008 thought for the day

"SLEEP WELL LITTLE ONE!!"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Your interest should be in the future since that is where you will spend the rest of your life-
2-When you jump to conclusions you often jump over facts-
3-If the shoes fits you are not allowing for growth-
4-If you make no mistakes you're not doing anything-
5-Nothing is a waste that makes a good memory-

Strange thought-a pedestrian is a man with one car and a son in high school-

I've learned-if you want to do something positive for your children, try to improve your marriage-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-If you forgive someone do you then have to like them?
2-The things we ask God for, do they only come as answers to prayer?
3-How do you live in grace?
4-Can we abuse God's grace?
5-Does one act of sin negate years of Christian living?

Scripture for today-"Any one who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek him"--Hebrews 11:6

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

Sunday March 30, 2008 thought for the day

"Look mommy, I'm helping you!"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Success is more attitude than aptitude-
2-The best thing you can give your children is your time-
3-We usually fear things in proportion to our ignorance of them-
4-A real friend is one who when you've made a fool of yourself doesn't feel like you've done
a permanent job-
5-Your lot in life should be used for building not parking-

Strange thought-if you put the cart before the horse you can't find the reins-

I've learned-everything sounds romantic in a foreign language no matter what is said-

5 things I want to know
1-Does light dispel darkness or does darkness dispel light?
2-Does God bless the unsaved also?
3-Is there anything God cannot do?
4-Should christians have higher self esteem than others?
5-Did Jesus believe in religious tolerance?

Scripture for today-"You are the Christ, the son of the living God"-Matthew 16:16

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

Saturday March 29, 2008 thought for the day

"I am with you always, even until the end of the world"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-You have to do your own growing up no matter how tall your father was-
2-Experience is the hardest teacher, you get the test first and the lesson afterwards-
3-One thing you give and still keep is your word-
4-Experience usually teaches you something you didn't want to know-
5-Life is not a problem to be solved but a gift to be enjoyed-

Strange thought-if you want the good old days, turn off your electricity and cell phone and park
your car-

I've learned-the body has a miraculous capacity to heal itself-

5 things I want to know
1-Should a husband be a servant or a leader?
2-Can christians be completely consistent?
3-Does the holy spirit ever stop dealing with us?
4-Can a Christian ever enter any bonding relationship with a non Christian?
5-How quickly is purity destroyed?


Today's Scripture
“When they walk through the Valley of Weeping, it will become a place of refreshing springs. The autumn rains will clothe it with blessings” (Psalm 84:6).

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

Friday March 28, 2008 thought for the day

JESUS KNOWING WHAT WAS TO COME
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Talk is cheap because the supply exceeds the demand-
2-Even if you are on the right track you will get run over if you just sit there-
3-In just two days tomorrow will be yesterday-
4-A good time to keep your mouth shut is when you are deep water-
5-Nobody says "it is just a game" when they are winning-

Strange thought-we complain our days are few and act as though there is no end to them-

I've learned-you shouldn't fight a battle if there is nothing to win-

5 things I want to know
1-How do you learn to forgive?
2-Is sit easier to have a positive or negative attitude?
3-What is the "joy of the Lord"?
4-How can an intelligent and sane person not be a Christian?
5-Is the word submission related to weakness?

Today's Scripture
“Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do” (Luke 23:34).

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

Thursday March 27, 2008 thought for the day

HERE IS A PRETTY PICTURE FOR THE LADIES
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-By the time you learn all the lessons of life you are too weak to walk to the
head of the class-
2-You can't discover new oceans by staying in sight of the shore-
3-You may do a thousand charitable deeds and not be called charitable
but tell one lie and you are a liar-
4-The best things in life may be free but the optional accessories run up the
bill-
5-Even a fish stays out of trouble by keeping its mouth shut-

Strange thought-if you teach your children the narrow way, they will tell
you when you've gone astray-

I've learned-if there were no problems, there would be no opportunities-

5 things I want to know
1-Is mans desire for authority a gift from God or of his own sinful nature?
2-Does a church want it's people to conform to a set of beliefs or a set
of behavior?
3-Is there room for personal freedom in the body of believers?
4-How can people see God in your life?
5-What can we expect the gospel to do in the life of a Christian?

Today's Scripture
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me…” (Psalm 23:4).

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

Wednesday March 26, 2008 thought for the day

THOUGHT YOU WOULD LIKE THIS CUTE PICTURE!!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-If you want life to run smoothly you must grease it with gratitude-
2-The cell phone means you can no longer get away from it all-
3-The right temperature at home is maintained by warm hearts not hot heads-
4-The most important senses we have are horse and common-
5-A careful driver is one who just saw the driver ahead get a ticket-

Strange thought-morning is when the retiring generation is rising and the rising generation is retiring-

I've learned-if you depend on others to make you happy you'll be endlessly disappointed-

5 things I want to know
1-How do we know if we are obeying God in everything?
2-Is church attendance necessary for Christian living?
3-Is there sanctification without consecration?
4-What does it mean to be "holy" or "perfect"?
5-Is there any morality away from the 10 commandments?

Today's Scripture
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1).

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

Monday March 24, 2008 thought for the day

"GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-When you take responsibility on your shoulder there is no room for a chip there-
2-Happiness-looking back at the past with as much pleasure as you look forward to the future-
3-Critic-one who can tell you how to do something but has never done it themself-
4-Thinking does not overcome fear, action does-
5-Take a lesson from the clock, it passes time by keeping hands busy-

Strange thought-When someone else blows your horn the sound carries much farther-

I've learned-no one makes as good a potato salad as your mother (or wife)

5 things I want to know
1-Can Christians be free of all prejudices?
2-Is all prejudice sinful?
3-Are harmony and unity the same?
4-Must there be uniformity to have unity?
5-Have there been genetic changes caused by sin?


Today's Scripture
“Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty” (Zechariah 4:6).

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

Sunday March 23, 2008 thought for the day

HE IS NOT HERE, HE IS RISEN!! HALLELUJAH!!!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Change is inevitable, progress is an option-
2-Past experience should be a guidepost not a hitching post-
3-The person with the best vision is one who can tell when trouble is coming-
4-It is not how many hours you work, it is how much work you put into the hours that count-
5-Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, staying together is success-

Strange thought-a lie can travel a thousand miles while truth is putting on her shoes-

I've learned-when a man with money meets a man with experience, the man with experience
ends up with the money, and the man with money ends up with experience-

5 things I want to know
1-What is the "power" the Holy Spirit gives us?
2-Is it okay to say "there but for the grace of God go I"?
3-Why do many children have low self esteem?
4-Can we have peace with God but not with ourselves?
5-Is the feeling of guilt learned or inherited?

Scripture for today-"He is risen!"--------He is risen indeed!!!!!!

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

Saturday March 22, 2008 thought for the day

How painful it must have been for Mary his mother-
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Expecting a positive result doesn't improve your chances of getting what you want but it
makes the waiting much more pleasant-
2-Volunteers aren't paid because they are worthless but because they are priceless-
3-You are poor when you can't enjoy the simple things of life-
4-Put everything is God's hands and you will soon see God's hand in everything-
5-A laugh a day is good for the heart-

Strange thought-horse sense comes from stable thinking-

I've learned-it is impossible to teach without learning something yourself-

5 things I want to know-
1- Does backsliding break fellowship or the relationship?
2-Can faith be generated?
3-Were the miracles that Jesus did done by him or the holy spirit?
4-Why are we so timid in sharing Jesus with others?
5-How do you know when the Holy Spirit is working in your life?

Scripture for today-"He who believes in me will live, even though he dies" (John 20:18)

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

Friday March 21, 2008 thought for the day

THIS IS THE DAY HE DIED FOR YOU AND ME !!!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Kindness is like a boomerang, it always comes back-
2-Yesterday is gone, tomorrow is not here, today we have so make the most of it-
3-Just because I agree with you doesn't make me right-
4-Perseverance is not always a long race, sometimes it is one short race after another-
5-Good teachers challenge young minds without losing theirs-

Strange thought-a civil engineer is a roads scholar-

I've learned-you should invest in your family first and your career second-

5 things I want to know
1-Is not telling the truth the same as lieing?
2-Are certain personalities more inclined to become Christians?
3-Why are people put down who challenge established thinking?
4-Do we have to receive salvation to appreciate it?
5-Is there a difference in brainwashing and teaching?

Today's Scripture
“If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea’ and it will obey you” (Luke 17:6).

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

Thursday March 20, 2008 thought for the day

LORD, WHY ARE THEY DOING THIS TO YOU?
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Hospitality-treating company like family and family like company-
2-Forgiveness-a permanent attitude not an occasional act-
3-A house is made of brick and stone a home is made of love alone-
4-Be wiser than other people but don't tell them-
5-When it rains, look for the rainbow-

Strange thought-easy street ends in a blind alley-

I've learned-a fulfilled life is not possible without friends-

5 things I want to know
1-Does God have the right to remain silent?
2-Is there a difference in getting riches and pursuing riches?
3-What is "God's grace"?
4-Is it giving if you give what you do not need?
5-Is it ever permissible to not tell the truth?


Today's Scripture
“Find rest, o my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from Him” (Psalm 62:5).

This is the first day of spring!!!!!!!!--now if it will just warm up!!

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

Wednesday March 19, 2008 thought for the day

HE CARRIED HIS OWN MEANS OF DEATH
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-the world looks brighter from behind a smile-
2-a friend is always a treasure-
3-people will follow your example quicker than your advice-
4-life is like a game of cards.you can't help the hand dealt to you but you can chose how you
play it-
5-happiness comes from having much to live for not from having much to live on-

Strange thought-some people have strong will power and some have strong won't power-

I've learned-choices made in adolescence have long term consequences-

5 things I want to know
1-Is it true that the family that prays together stays together?
2-Do Christians have the tendency to be self righteous?
3-Did the apostle Paul have a wife and family living somewhere?
4-Is it necessary to pray before everything we do?
5-Why do we interpret God's silence as unconcern?

Scripture for today-"everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life" -John 6:40

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

Tuesday March 18, 2008 thought for the day

JUST THINK-HE WILLING SUBMITTED TO THE DEATH OF THE CROSS FOR YOU AND ME!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Do not forget little kindnesses and do not remember little faults-
2-Always put off till tomorrow what you should not do at all-
3-Don't give until it hurts, give until it feels good-
4-One of the hardest things about the business of life is minding your own-
5-You may be disappointed if you fail but you are doomed if you don't try-

Good thought-things that matter most must never be at the mercy of things that matter least!!

I've learned-going the extra mile puts you miles ahead of the competition

5 things I want to know
1-Why did forgiveness of sins require a blood sacrifice?
2-Are repentance and surrender conditions of salvation?
3-Is salvation unconditional or conditional?
4-Can we have Jesus as savior and not have him as Lord?
5-Does prayer change the will of God?

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

Monday March 17, 2008 thought for the day

HAPPY SAINT PATRICKS DAY TO YOU ALL!!!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Blaming your circumstances for your character is like blaming a mirror for your looks-
2-People talk to plants and animals because they listen-
3-A good listener is not only popular but he also learns something-
4-Most promises are like a full moon, they diminish a little each day-
5-Get happiness out of your work or you may never know what happiness is-

Strange thought-you will always miss 100% of the shots you don't take-

I've learned-whenever I decide something with kindness I usually make the right decision-

5 things I want to know
1-How do we know when "the Lord spoke to me"?
2-Should God be on our side or should we be on God's side?
3-If God is searching for me, why don't I know it?
4-Why did God have to come to earth as a human?
5-What does "Lamb of /God" mean?

Today's Scripture
“For the LORD is righteous, he loves justice; upright men will see His face” (Psalm 11:7).

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

Sunday March 16, 2008 thought for the day

A PRETTY SPRING BOUQUET JUST FOR YOU
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Love still stands when all else fails-
2-Every new day is a new beginning-
3-A tree is recognized by it's fruits-
4-The future is the time when you'll wish you had done what you aren't doing now-
5-Second opinion-think a second and give an opinion-

Strange thought-don't be afraid to go out on a limb for that is where the fruit is-

I've learned-age is important only if you are a cheese or wine-

5 things I want to know
1-Have we made it so easy to be a christian that we have made it difficult to be a truly committed
one?
2-Is tithing and stewardship of money the same thing?
3-What does "born again' mean?
4-What does "the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit" mean?
5-What is the christians greatest need?

Todays scripture-I have come that they may have life, and have it more abundantly-john10:10b

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

Saturday March 15, 2008 thought for the day

A PRETTY SPRING VIEW OF A LAKE
Here are my thoughts for today-
1`-It is better to say I must do something" than to say "something must be done"-
2-If you want to leave footprints in the sands of time you can't drag your feet-
3-The only thing most people get on a silver platter is tarnish-
4-Someday is not a day of the week-
5-Jigsaw puzzles are like life-it is up to you to put the pieces together-

Strange thought-Victories sometimes carry the seeds of future defeats

I've learned-there is always someone who cares-

5 things I want to know
1-Can you be a joyful Christian and not be a giver?
2-Is praying enough?
3-What does it mean to "take up your cross and follow me"?
4-Is there such a thing as a "radical" or fanatical" Christian?
5-If you were arrested for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?

Scripture for today-"You should not be surprised at my saying "you must be born again" (John 3:7)

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

Friday March 14, 2008 thought for the day

A PRETTY THOMAS KINKAID PICTURE
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Start your day with hope and end it with accomplishment-
2-People rarely succeed at anything unless they enjoy it-
3-When you become reluctant to change, remind yourself of the beauty of autumn-
4-He who merits praise he never receives is better off than he who receives praise
he never merits-
5-Don't part company with your faith-it is the anchor in your life's storms-

Strange thought-A boy anxious to mow the lawn is probably too young to-

I've learned-when I am late for work it's the day that the boss is early-

5 things I wasn't to know
1-What is the most important thing we can do for God?
2-Does God love me enough to let me chose to go to hell?
3-Why do Christians shoot their wounded?
4-What is true discipleship?
5-Why are Christians critical of their brethren who have blind spots in their faith?

Today's Scripture
“Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits…” (Psalm 103:2).

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

Thursday March 13, 2008 thought for the day

A VERY PRETTY PICTURE
Here are are my thoughts for today-
1-An old timer is one who remembers when it costs more to buy a car than to park it-
2-Nothing is more exhausting than looking for an easy way to make a living-
3-Few things are harder to put up with than a good example-
4-Only the mediocre are always at their best-
5-Don't try to learn the tricks of the trade until you have learned the trade-

Strange thought-excellence is not an act it is a habit-

I've learned-you must fight for things you believe in-

5 things I want to know
1-How do you put on the whole armor of God?
2-Is faith a shield or sword?
3-How do you give the intangible to God?
4-Are faith and hope based on the same thing?
5-Can we ever have more of anything than what we are supposed to have?

Today's Scripture
“Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory…” (I Chronicles 4:10).

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

Wednesday March 12, 2008 thought for the day

"THESE GRAVES ARE THE REASON WE HAVE OUR FREEDOM"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Some people never get interested in anything until it is none of their business-
2-Sympathy is never wasted except when you give it to yourself-
3-A well read bible makes a well fed soul-
4-You'll never be sorry for being kind-
5-Never allow enthusiasm to be dampened by discouragement-

Strange thought-optimism is the faith that leads to achievement-

I've learned-I have never been bored in the presence of a cheerful person-

5 things I want to know
1-How do you know when you have given something completely over to God?
2-Do we really believe that God is in control of everything?
3-Does God desire our praise or service?
4-Does the traditional family structure need to survive for Christianity to survive?
5-What did Jesus have to say about the survival of the family?

Today's Scripture
“Keep me as the apple of your eye…” (Psalm 17:8).

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

Tuesday March 11, 2008 thought for the day

"COMING IN FOR A LANDING"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Ability never catches up with the demand for it-
2-A gossip talks about others, a bore talks about himself, a brilliant person talks about you-
3-Broke-when your yearning gets ahead of your earning-
4-The optimist may be as wrong as the pessimist but he is much happier-
5-Success should be measured by the lessons you learn along the way-

Strange thought-in the race for quality there is no finish line-

I've learned-you should get all estimates in writing-

5 things I want to know
1-Will God hear us better if we pray harder?
2-Why do we think God has to answer our prayers quickly?
3-Does the lack of "good works" affect our salvation?
4-How do we know we have God's power to do our task?
5-Are we already educated beyond the level of our obedience?

Today's Scripture
“According to Your faith, be it unto you” (Matthew 9:29).

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

Monday March 10, 2008 thought for the day

"BEHOLD, THE LAMB OF GOD!"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-The best antiques are old friends-
2-Slow down-the thing you're rushing to may not be as important as the thing you're passing by-
3-Some things you don't need to understand, just behold their beauty-
4-Learn the joy of giving-
5-When care are pressing you down a bit, rest if you must but just don't quit-

Strange thought-there are two things more powerful than money and sex-they are recognition and praise-

I've learned-I can't visit a bookstore without buying something-

5 things I want to know
1-Why is it that the more we love the more vulnerable we are?
2-Is there room for retribution in the Christian vocabulary?
3-What is the difference in anger and indignation?
4-How much does our environment influence our behavior?
5-Doles God hear our prayers because we are earnest and sincere?

Scripture for today-"He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God" -Psalm 40:3

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

March 9, 2008 thought for the day

"HE DIED FOR YOU AND ME"
Is this how it looked when God looked down on his son when he died?
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Insanity-doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results-
2-Don't mistake motion for action-
3-A smile goes a long way and usually comes back-
4-If you fish for compliments, don't be surprised if you're handed a line-
5-An unusual child is one who asks questions that his parents can answer-

Strange thought-focus on the critical few, not the insignificant many-

I've learned-the IRS does make mistakes (but it does not want to admit it)

5 things I want to know
1-Why is the word ministry primarily preaching?
2-Are we more concerned about leaving our children an inheritance or a heritage?
3-Would you rather be understood or understanding?
4-Can we be comfortable and also be Christlike?
5-What does it cost you to be loving?

scripture for today-"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

Saturday March 8, 2008 thought for the day

AND JUST WHERE IS YOUR APARTMENT??
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-When you feel like you are going over the edge, remember the Lord made the world round-
2-Every leader needs to look back to see if anyone is following-
3-It is good that history repeats itself since most people don't learn the first time-
4-Nothing makes a person more productive than the last minute-
5-By the time some people get the message they need bifocals to read it-

Strange thought-many things will catch your eye but few will catch your heart-pursue those-

I've learned-we are responsible for what we do no matter how we feel-

5 things I want to know
1-Are sincere Christians automatically living their life according to God's plan for their life?
2-Do most Christians allow Jesus to be their Lord?
3-Is it difficult for Christians to completely trust God?
4-Do Christians seek ecstasy or transformation?
5-If Jesus left your life today, would you notice his absence tomorrow?

Scripture for today-"whoever believes in the Son has eternal life" (John 3:36)

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

Friday March 7, 2008 thought for the day

A PRETTY PICTURE-here are my thoughts for today-
1-When you are on top of the world remember it turns over every 24 hours-
2-If you want to make a difference in other peoples lives you have to meet them where they are-
3-If you cannot forgive others, you break the bridge over which you must pass for everyone needs
to be forgiven-
4-You can't get to the top of something until you get to the middle of it-
5-contentment-being happy with what you have not what you don't have-

Strange thought-customer service is not a department, it is an attitude-

I've learned-it takes very little effort to be considered outstanding-

5 things I want to know
1-Is "turning the other cheek" an act of forgiveness or indifference?
2-Should Christians try to be successful or just faithful-
3-Is the peace of avoidance better than the pain of dealing with reality?
4-Do we learn more through affliction or happiness?
5-When is it easiest for Christians to give thanks?

Scripture for today-"I write these things to you who believe in the name of the son of God so that
You may know you have eternal life" (John 5:13)

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

Thursday March 6, 2008 thought for the day

Here are my thoughts for today-
1-The problem with being too busy is that we miss out on the important things of life-
2-Giving never goes in a straight line, it always goes in a circle-
3-It is not the wrapping but what is inside that is important-
4-Great opportunities to help others seldom come but small opportunities surround us daily-
5-When things come with strings attached, be sure you tie up loose ends-

Strange thought-the 10 commandments are not multiple choice-

I've learned-being too quick to judge someone can deprive you of a great encounter and the possibility of
a wonderful long term relationship-

5 things I want to know
1-Is fear the opposite of love?
2-Does to love mean to always forgive?
3-Is not to forgive not to love?
4-Can you have freedom from anger without forgiveness?
5-What makes it possible to "turn the other cheek"

Today's Scripture
“If you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved” (Romans 10:9).

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

Wednesday March 5, 2008 thought for the day

"FOR ME HE DIED"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Christianity is not a good life, it is the better life-
2-The trouble with being in the rat race is that even when you win you are still a rat-
3-Giving love to get love means giving love in response to coldness and returning anger with love-
4-Your friends who matter don't judge you and those who judge you don't matter-
5-Patience is most important when you are at the point of losing it-

Strange thought-your mind is like a parachute, it works only when open-

I've learned-it is easier to keep up than to catch up-

5 things I want to know
1-If we could see the world as Jesus sees it, would we live differently?
2-Is Christian love a feeling or a set of behaviors?
3-Does "loving your enemies" mean liking them?
4-If we 'd love the unlovable, might we also start liking them?
5-Does not hating someone mean we love them?


Today's Scripture
“You crown the year with Your bounty and goodness…” (Psalm 65:11, AMP)

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

Tuesday March 4, 2008 thought for the day

"LEARNING TO PRAY"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Most of our loving is done out of a sense of duty-
2-Christians should stand for life not for the convenience of death-
3-Jesus accepts you as you are but loves you enough to refuse to leave you there-
4-Regular kneeling will keep you in good standing-
5-Just because you never did does not mean you couldn't or won't-

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

I've learned-if you smile at people, they most always will smile back-

5 things I want to know-
1-What does it mean to be "salt of the earth" and "light of the world"?
2-Why do we react with fear to situations that are unusual?
3-Is peace the absence of conflict or the absence of fear?
4-Do our beliefs determine our attitude?
5-If we believe God is in control, why do we get stressed?

Today's Scripture
There are those who scatter abroad, yet increase more…(Proverbs 11:24).

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

Monday March 3, 2008 thought for the day

"PIANO KITTY"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-God will never ask too much of you-
2-What you give your attention to will shape your life and ultimately determine your destiny-
3-When I face up to the glory of God, I fall down in his presence-
4-When death comes, it is only for the best if Jesus is in the equation-
5-Vanity-spending money you don't have to buy things you don't need to impress people you
don't know-

Strange thought-you lie the loudest when you lie to yourself-

I've learned-although there may be reasons to be cynical, it never helps correct the situation-

5 things I want to know-
1-Are Christians guilty of religious pride?
2-Do people go to hell for sinning or unbelief in Jesus?
3-Should church services be designed toward stimulation and excitement or programmed
meditaiton?
4-Is worship praising or meditating?
5-Is there any relationship between our spiritual life and the amount of stress we experience?

Today's Scripture
Let the Lord be magnified Who takes pleasure in the prosperity of His servant (Psalm 35:27).

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

Sunday March 2, 2008 thought for the day

HERE ARE SOME "RAG DOLLS" FOR MY DAUGHTER-HOPE YOU ENJOY THEM!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Isn't it interesting that Jesus was given myrrh both at his birth and also at this death-
2-It is of utmost importance to avoid all actions and plans that may have potentially harmful consequences-
3-It is always the right time to do the right thing-
4-Wonder about the creation, worship the creator-
5-The sun can be very difficult when you sit in darkness all your life-

Strange thought-one thing you can't recycle is wasted time-

I've learned-if your mother made something with Miracle Whip, you don't like it when it is made with mayonnaise-

5 things I want to know
1-Is peace of mind learned or imparted?
2-Are Christians predestined to be saved?
3-What does it mean to be redeemed?
4-Is our salvation free or is there a price for us to pay?
5-Do we have to be "good" to receive salvation?

Scripture for today-"For God did not send his son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him" (John 3:17)

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

PS-it is good to be back after a week vacation with daughter and family in the Shennandoah
Valley in Virginia--maybe spring is coming!!!can we dare hope for that to happen???