Wednesday April 30,2008 thought for the day

"HE'S GOT THE WHOLE WORLD IN HIS HANDS"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-The only person who succeeds playing both ends against the middle is an accordion player-
2-A little each day amounts to much in a year-
3-Humility is so elusive that once you think you have it you've lost it-
4-The only difference in a rut and a groove is your attitude-
5-A diamond is a piece of coal that stuck to its job-

Strange thought-if at first you don't succeed, try again-then quit-there is no use being a fool about it-

I've learned-it is good to be content with what you have but never with who you are-

5 things I want to know
1-How can you tell who is the most spiritual?
2-What is unanswered prayer?
3-Is it possible to have our wants granted and not have our prayers answered?
4-Has the church been penetrated by worldly patterns of thinking and behavior?
5-Does God hear all prayers?

Scripture for today-
“But you will not even need to fight. Take your positions; then stand still and watch the LORD’s victory. He is with you, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out there tomorrow, for the LORD is with you!” 2 Chronicles 20:17 (NLT)

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

Tuesday April 29, 2008 thought for the day

"GOOD MORNING TO YOU ALL FROM SLEEPY"
Here are my thoughts for today
1-The heart has reasons that reason does not understand-
2-Keep good company and you'll be counted one of them-
3-If you wake up and find yourself a success you haven't been asleep-
4-The pessimist finds the worst in the best and the optimist finds the best in
the worst-
5-Happiness and joy are twins-

Strange thought-after a salary increase you will have less money at the end of the month than you did before-

I've learned-whenever you need to borrow money it is best to look prosperous-

5 things I want to know
1-Why do we so often want to be someone else's conscience?
2-Where is the world's neediest mission field?
3-Does a world filled with suffering and calamities question whether God
exists?
4-Can we understand faith?
5-How do we know when we hear truth?

Scripture for today-"Abraham did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God" - Romans 4:20


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

Monday April 28, 2008 thought for the day

"GOOD MORNING, HOW ARE YOU?"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Some speak from experience and others from experience don't speak-
2-Don't discourage anothers plans unless you have a better one-
3-Put on a smile-one size fits all-
4-Freedom is not the right to do as you please but the liberty to do as you ought-
5-If you think you can you might, if you think you can't your right-

Strange thought-Don't be irreplaceable for if you can't be replaced you can't be promoted-

I've learned-sometimes we all just need to be held!!

5 things I want to know
1-What is the difference in grace and mercy?
2-What is the difference in conscience and conviction?
3-Why do we let the things we disagree on divide us?
4-What is the test of a conviction?
5-Can you knowingly sin and not lose your salvation?

Today's Scripture
“A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed” (Proverbs 11:25).

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

Sunday April 27, 2008 thought for the day

"LET'S TAKE A WALK AND SEE THE PRETTY FLOWERS"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Every evening turn your worries over to God for he is going to be up anyway-
2-If you can laugh at yourself you will always be amused-
3-Habit is the best of servants or the worst of masters-
4-Don't let yesterday use up too much of today-
5-Watch the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves-

Strange thought-a pat on the back is only a few inches from a kick in the behind-

I've learned-there is no friend like an old friend, no dog like an old dog and no money like old money-

5 things I want to know
1-What does it mean to be dead in Christ?
2-Can satan do anything without human help?
3-How would we live if we really believed the Bible?
4-Is the spirit of God transferable?
5-What does it mean to be Christ-like?

Scripture for today-"I am merciful declares the Lord-I will not be angry forever" Jeremiah 3:12

Friday April 25, 2008 thought for the day

"BEAUTIFUL FIELDS OF YELLOW DAFFODILLS"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-When you leave, leave a vacuum not a wake-
2-No day is over if it makes a happy memory-
3-Don't trouble trouble until trouble troubles you-
4-If you want to love a butterfly you have to care for caterpillars-
5-If you want to learn, listen to people who don't take much-

STRANGE THOUGHT-if it weren't for the last minute, nothing would get done-

I've learned-the best advice you can give someone is always "be kind"-

5 things I want to know-
1-Does piety equate to poverty?
2-What is the difference in discerning and judging?
3-Is righteousness the absence of sin?
4-Are we guilty of being saved, sanctified and satisfied?
5-Does sanctification make us holy in action, attitude or relationship?

Today's Scripture
“But those who wait on the Lord, shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint” (Isaiah 40:31).

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

Thursday April 24, 2008 thought for today

AREN'T SPRING FLOWERS BEAUTIFUL!!!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Tough times never last but tough people do-
2-Seven days without prayer makes one weak-
3-Strangers are friends we have yet to meet-
4-If life looks cloudy maybe your windows need washing-
5-The largest room in the world is the room for improvement-

Interesting thought-people don't care how much you know until they know how much you care-

I've learned-it is satisfying to write in your daily journal the good things that happen to you each day-

5 things I want to know
1-Can you be a secret follower of Jesus?
2-Can you lose your fellowship with God without losing your relationship with God?
3-Can a person totally surrendered to Jesus make a bad decision?
4-Does satan have both power and authority?
5-Should the Christian have a larger capacity to love?

Scripture for today-"He who listens to a life giving rebuke will be at home among the wise--Proverbs 15:31

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

Wednesday April 23,2008 thought for the day

"JUST PLAYING IN THE RAIN"
Here are my thoughts for today
1-Take the fabric of your life and make it into a quilt to keep you warm-
2-Faith does for living what sunshine does for stained glass windows-
3-Your ears work better when your mouth is shut-
4-You can't tell the depth of a well by the length of the handle on the pump-
5-Where we go hereafter depends on what we do after here-

Strange thought-You cannot discover new oceans unless you have the courage to lose
sight of the shore-

I've learned-nothing is more precious than a baby's laugh-

5 things I want to know
1-Do things change when we pray or because we pray?
2-Is it possible to be a Christian with a negative attitude?
3-Is there ever a cause for us to worry?
4-How do we enter into the "joy of the Lord"
5-Is all we have to do is "trust the Lord" to get our needs met?

Today's Scripture
“But thanks be to God, Who gives us the victory making us conquerors through our Lord Jesus Christ” (I Corinthians 15:57).

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

Tuesday April 22, 2008 thought for the day

"BEWARE, MY BARK IS WORSE THAN MY BITE!"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Examine a half truth very carefully, you may have the wrong half-
2-What might happen to us is often worse than what does happen-
3-When you help someone up a hill you are closer to the top yourself-
4-Leave a good reputation behind in case you return-
5-A good listener is not only popular, they may learn something-

Good thought-trust, not technology is the issue of the decade!-

I've learned-success is more often the result of hard work than talent-

5 things I want to know
1-What is the "judgement seat of Christ"?
2-Why do we want what we can't have?
3-Should we ask God to supply our wants or our needs?
4-What is the basis for patience?
5-Why after winning a spiritual victory do we tend to leave the battlefield?

Scripture for today- "And by that will we have been made holy through the sacrifice
Of the body of Jesus Christ once for all (Hebrews 10:10)

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

Monday April 21, 2008 thought for the day

"THE HOUSE OF POODLES"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Happiness is like jam,you can't spread even a little bit without getting some on yourself-
2-Honest differences are often a healthy sign of progress-
3-Perplexity is the beginning of knowledge-
4-The best exercise for your heart is helping others-
5-The joy you give to others is the joy that comes back to you-

Strange thought-to do nothing Is tiring for you can't stop and take a rest-

I've learned-you either control your attitude or it controls you-

5 things I want to know
1-How do we live the Spirit filled life when relationships are broken?
2-What is the witness of the Spirit?
3-How much of what we do does not have eternal significance?
4-Is the Lord's reputation ate stake in our lives?
5-What does "works" mean?

Today's Scripture
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak” (Isaiah 40:29).

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

Sunday April 20, 2008 thought for the day

"HOW AM I EVER GOING TO FEED THIS FAMILY"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Laughter is sunlight for the soul-
2-Everyone cannot be the best but everyone can be their best-
3-Life can be understood by looking backwards but it must be lived by looking forward-
4-A politician thinks of the next election, a statesman thinks of the next generation-
5-Each sunrise means we have a chance to start again-

Strange thought-when you are punctual you have to wait for people who are late-

I've learned-you don't miss fighting with your brother or sister until they've left for college-

5 things I want to know
1-Is guilt and condemnation the same thing?
2-Is it safe to follow your conscience?
3-When can you trust your emotions?
4-Does conduct determine character or does character determine conduct?
5-How should becoming a Christian affect our reputation?

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 form me you can do nothing” (John 15:5).

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

Saturday April 19, 2008 thought for the day

'NOSE TO NOSE!"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-"Can't" never did anything until "try" came along-
2-Love always finds a home in the heart of a friend-
3-A helping hand is better than offering advice-
4-You can't have rosy thoughts about the future if your mind is full of blues about your past-
5-One way to be happy ever after is not to be after too much-

Strange thought-insanity is hereditary, you get it from your kids-

I've learned-if you wait till all conditions are perfect before you act you never act-

5 things I want to know
1-Is it possible to be filled with the Spirit but not be led by the Spirit?
2-Is freedom from or to?
3-Why are Christians like non Christians in always wanting more or newer things?
4-Why does it seem that many Christians are in the demolition business instead of the
construction business?
5-What is legalism?

Scripture for today-"If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me-(Matthew 16:24)

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

Friday April 18, 2008 thought for the day

IS THIS THE ORIGINAL"HOT DOG"?
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-It is better to be right half the time than half right all the time-
2-If you hold your tongue you can't be misquoted-
3-Laugh lines should be guidelines for wrinkle lines-
4-An unusual amount of common sense is sometimes called wisdom-
5-Life is a continuous process of getting used to things we hadn't expected-

Strange thought-parents believe in heredity until their kids start acting goofy-

I've learned-you shouldn't confuse a black crayon with a tootsie roll-

5 things I want to know
1-Is there any earthly attainment that is ultimately worth anything?
2-Do saints come from success or adversity?
3-What does it mean when Christians say they are "free"?
4-What is the abundant life?
5-Did God resurrect Jesus from the dead or did Jesus do it himself?

Scripture for today-"do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says"
(James 1:22)

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

Thursday April 17, 2008 thought for the day

"THE DAY THE ANGELS CRIED"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-By its upward struggle the fountain creates its own beauty-
2-Prayer is the key of the morning and the bolt of the evening-
3-Deal with the faults of others as you want others to deal with yours-
4-Grandma's coolies didn't need preservatives for they didn't last that long-
5-Hope is like the sun, sometimes it shines, sometimes it hides but it never goes away-

Strange thought-if you would kick the person who causes you the most problems, you couldn't
sit down for a month-

I've learned-the two happiest days of my life were the day I bought my boat and the day I sold it-

5 things I want to know
1-Is tolerance the opposite of judging?
2-Must every Christian have their own gethsemene?
3-If we know God doesn't like luke warmness, why do we settle for it?
4-Why do we live like God doesn't mean what he says?
5-Do we underestimate the power of satan?

Scripture for today-"The Lord your God will be with you wherever you go" Joshua 1:9

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

Wednesday April 16, 2008 thought for the day

HEY GUYS, WHAT ARE WE LOOKING AT??
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Sympathy is often expressed as a warm hug-
2-A cheerful heart is good medicine but a downcast spirit dries up the bones-
3-The strongest words are usually used in the weakest arguments-
4-If you want a long friendship develop a short memory-
5-An honorable revenge is the one not taken

Strange thought-it is a shame that we have to educate our children who already think they
know more than we do-

I've learned-if you want to get promoted, you must do things that get noticed-

5 things I want to know
1-Do God's promises have time limits?
2-Why do we hesitate to be the answers to our own prayers-
3-How do we become living sacrifices?
4-Why is obedience better than sacrifice?
5-Is it okay to serve God out of duty?

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 form me you can do nothing” (John 15:5).

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

Tuesday April 15, 2008 thought for the day

"HEY GUYS, IT'S A LITTLE CROWED HERE"!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Let your mind wander but be careful where you follow it-
2-The hardest door to open is a closed mind-
3-Learning to say "I'm sorry" brings peace to your life-
4-The best way to kill time is to work it to death-
5-Large opportunities come to those who have been faithful in small tasks-

Strange thought-a night watchman earns his living without doing a day's work-

I've learned-it always makes you feel good when you see your parents holding hands-

5 things I want to know
1-How do you hold on to God with Satan on your back?
2-How do you know God is in control when your circumstances never change?
3-Should Christians hesitate to ask God questions?
4-What does "Jesus is all I need" mean and is it true?
5-Do we often substitute Christian service for Jesus himself?

Today's Scripture
“Blessed is the man who makes the Lord his trust…” (Psalm 40:4).

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

Monday April 14, 2008 thought for the day

"NO ONE MOVE, EVERYONE SMILE AND SAY CHEESE"!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-A person of courage is also full of faith-
2-The cure for boredom is curiosity but curiosity has no cure-
3-Cherish all your happy moments for they make a great pillow for old age-
4-You cannot unspread a rumor or butter-
5-Don't count time, make time count-

Strange thought-if you don't have ideas of your own, be careful from whom you borrow them-

I've learned-it is impossible to take a 10 day vacation without gaining 10 pounds-

5 things I want to know-
1-How do we keep religion from being our God?
2-Why do we use the Greek name of Jesus and the British name of Lord?
3-What does it mean to be a child of God?
4-Why would God stand back and allow Satan to hurt his children?
5-Is it God's will for Christians to be "healthy, wealthy, and wise"?

Today's Scripture
“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him” (Psalm 34:8).

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

Sunday April 13, 2008 thought for the day

OKAY NOW--1-2-3 PULL!!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-The one who has the right to boast doesn't have to-
2-Don't fly into a rage and expect a smooth landing-
3-Coincidence-a small miracle where God chooses to remain anonymous-
4-Nostalgia is like a grammar lesson-you find the present tense and the past perfect-
5-You can't do a kindness too soon for you never know how soon it will be too late-

Strange thought-nothing is impossible for the person who doesn't have to do it themself-

I've learned-you can't please some people no matter what you do-

5 things I want to know
1-Is death God's way of collecting believers?
2-Why do Christians have to face hopeless situations?
3-How do you demonstrate love?
4-Is a Christian an ambassador or a servant-
5-How do you keep from having spiritual arrogance?

Scripture for today-"the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness and self control" (Galations 5:22-23)

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

Saturday April 12, 2008 thought for the day

"AW THAT FEELS SO GOOD SON"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Contentment comes from fewer wants not great wealth-
2-When the mind wanders the tongue follows-
3-Hearing another persons problems helps to lighten your own-
4-Confidence is keeping your chin up, overconfidence is sticking your neck out-
5-True strength is lifting a burden from someone's shoulders-

Strange thought-as soon as you get on easy street, the pavement is being torn up for repairs-



I've learned-being 68 is the best time of my life--so far!!


5 things I want to know
1-What does it mean to be spirit filled?
2-Does sin in a Christian's life break fellowship or joy?
3-Can an unbeliever know who Jesus is by studying him?
4-What do you do when your suffering goes on and God is silent to you?
5-What do you do when your prayers are unanswered?

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

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

Friday April 11, 2008 thought for the day

IS THIS A PICTURE OF 9 DIFFERENT PUPPIES OR A COMPUTER TRICK OF 1 PUPPY?
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-If you are the first to see a fault, let someone else make it know-
2-Instead of pointing a finder, hold out a hand-
3-No one of us is as smart as all of us-
4-Try to be satisfied with your lot even if you don't have a lot-
5-When you are right no one remembers, when you are wrong no one forgets-

Strange thought-the way to avoid a summer cold is to get it in January-

I've learned-love is a great investment-no matter whom you give it to it returns great investments-

5 things I want to know-
1-What is the primary function of the Holt Spirit?
2-How important is tradition to Christianity?
3-How do you know if a person is a Christian?
4-Is prayerlessness neglect or sin?
5-Is there such a person as a carnal Christian?

Today's Scripture
“‘…how can we know the way?’ Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me’” (John 14:5-6).

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

Thursday April 310 2008 thought for the day

THIS LOOKS LIKE THE SNOW THAT FELL IN UPPER SOUTH DAKOTA THIS WEEK
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-When the bottom falls out we need to examine the foundation-
2-Birds have bills too but they keep on singing-
3-The body is the only machine that breaks down when not in use-
4-The most beautiful things in the world are not seen or touched but felt with the heart-
5-Life is short so don't buy green bananas-

Strange thought-a speech is like a wheel-the longer the spoke the greater the tire-

I've learned-you can tell a lot about a couple's relationship by how tidy each leaves the bathroom
for the other one-

5 things I want to know
1-Why are we so unforgiving of the weakness's of others?
2-What is the most vital thing we can pass on to our children?
3-How much does emotion count in Christian experience?
4-Why was the Holy Spirit sent?
5-Does God use us because of who we are or in spite of who we are?

Scripture for today-"Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven" Matthew 5:16

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

Wednesday April 9, 2008 thought for the day

LOOKS LIKE SPRING HAS COME TO THIS FARM
Here are my thoughts for today
1-Every great person was once a nobody prepared for opportunity-
2-Don't pray for rain if you are going to complain about the mud-
3-In this world of give and take most people are not willing to give what it takes-
4-Why are we so unhappy when we have it so good?-
5-If you can't leave sunshine where you go don't leave a cloud-

Strange thought-the trouble with staying home is you never know how good it feels to come home!-

I've learned-parents will never understand the importance of a telephone to a teenager-

5 things I want to know
1-Is Christianity a life of being or doing?
2-Can you become so religious that you lose contact with God?
3-Why do many Christians seldom take a public stand on moral issues?
4-How do you pass a Christian heritage on to your children?
5-Is consistency the same as perfection?

Today's Scripture
“May you be rooted and grounded in love…” (Ephesians 3:17)

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

Tuesday April 8, 2008 thought for the day

A BEAUTIFUL PICTURE, A LITTLE OUT OF SEASON
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Some people are like boats, they toot the loudest when they are in a fog-
2-Worry is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do but doesn't get you anywhere-
3-It is okay to let yourself go if you can get yourself back-
4-Money talks but it doesn't give itself away-
5-If you keep looking for the best in people you wouldn't have time to find the worst-

Strange thought-it is okay to have butterflies in your stomach, just get them to fly in formation-

I've learned-everyone can use a prayer-

5 things I want to know
1-Do we believe and live like God punishes disobedience and sin?
2-Can you be a christian having faith but no "works"?
3-Do we show our faith by our lifestyle?
4-Does faith require more than believing?
5-Is being religious and serving God the same thing?

Today's Scripture
“If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully follow all His commands I give you today…you will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country.” (Deuteronomy 28:1-3).

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

Monday April 7, 2008 thought for the day

I THOUGHT THIS WAS A NEAT PICTURE OF A TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE-
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-It takes courage when you are in the minority and tolerance when you are in the majority-
2-Days are like suitcases, some can pack more in them than others can-
3-When you have a heart full of love you always have something to give-
4-It is better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt-
5-Enjoy life, this is not a dress rehearsal-

Strange thought-answers that sound good aren't necessarily good answers-

I've learned-making a living is not the same as making a life-

5 things I want to know
1-Can a Christian carry a grudge?
2-What is a "burden for the lost"?
3-Are Christians to be "soldiers" or "pacifists"?
4-What is intercessory prayer?
5-Do Christians have a tendency to look down on others?


Today's Scripture
“You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised” (Hebrews 10:36).

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

Sunday April 6, 2008 thought for the day

LOOKS LIKE THIS PLACE NEEDS SOME TLC!!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Friendship is not only for enjoyment but also for service-
2-Your dreams never come true by over sleeping-
3-You can't enjoy the cream of life if you bottle up the milk of human kindness-
4-Forgiveness happens sooner if you take the initiative-
5-It takes as much effort to wish as it does to plan-

Strange thought-the best thing so save for a rainy day is an umbrella-

I've learned-envy is the enemy of happiness-

5 things I want to know
1-Do we serve God out of duty or love?
2-Are there degrees of honesty?
3-What does prayer change?
4-Is there ever a good reason to hate?
5-What is the carnal nature?

Scripture for today-Jesus cried out, "when a man believes in me, he does not believe in me only,
but in the one who sent me" john 12:44

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

Saturday April 5, 2008 thought for the day

WOULDN'T YOU LIKE BEING HERE TODAY??
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Facts don't cease to exist because they are ignored-
2-The difference between ordinary and extra ordinary is the extra you put into it-
3-The cost of doing nothing is more expensive than the cost of doing something-
4-You can't climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets-
5-A ship is safe in the harbor but it was built to sail the seas-

Strange thought-if you want to be successful you must make hay instead of hitting the hay-

I've learned-how people treat me is more a reflection of how they see themselves than how
they see me-

5 things I want to know
1-What prayers does God hear and not hear?
2-Does God permit us to argue with him?
3-What is the sanctified life?
4-What is the test of your religious faith?
5-Why can't we always tell when God is working in our life?

Scripture for today-"The son of man came to seek and to save what was lost" (Luke 19:10)

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

Friday April 4, 2008 thought for the day

ISN'T THIS A BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN SCENE?
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-When all is said and done there is usually more said than done-
2-Procrastination was last seen trying to find motivation-
3-The missing ingredient in most speeches is a little shortening-
4-The simplest things are often the hardest to grasp-
5-A good sleep aid is hard work-

Strange thought-the handwriting on the wall means the grandchildren have found the crayons-

I've learned-if you want to learn who is boss in a family just check to see who holds the
remote control-

5 things I want to know
1-Does God's grace cancel the consequences of sin?
2-How can we not judge others?
3-Can we expect prayer to change our life's circumstances?
4-Can prayer change the mind of God?
5-Is God's anger and God"s wrath the same?

Today's Scripture
“O LORD, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me!...but you are a shield around me, O LORD; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head” (Psalm 3:1-3)

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

Thursday April 3, 2008 thought for the day

A BEAUTIFUL SUNRISE
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-The journey of life is more than reaching the destination-
2-One of these days means none of these days-
3-The darkest hour is 60 minutes long-
4-Life is not always a bed of roses but God helps cushion the thorns along the way-
5-Remember the things that make you glad and forget the things that make you sad-

Strange thought-teenager-a young person who expressed a desire to be different by dressing
like others-

I've learned-everyone has something to teach-

5 things I want to know
1-What does it mean to be "alive to Christ and dead to sin?
2-Is sanctification a part of receiving the Holy Spirit?
3-Is it more important to be right or to be loving?
4-How do you know when the truth is truth?
5-Can we be forgiven if we don't forgive others?

Today's Scripture
“Provide for those who grieve…a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor” (Isaiah 61:3 NIV).

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

Wednesday April 2, 2008 thought for the day

A BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN LAKE SCENE
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Never miss an opportunity to make others happy-
2-People may forget how fast you did a job but they will remember how well you did it-
3-When facing a difficult task, act as though it is impossible to fail-
4-A one track mind is okay if it leads to somewhere-
5-Diligence makes all things appear easy-

Strange thought-synonym-a word you use when you can't spell the other one-

I've learned-the most creative ideas come from beginners not experts-

5 things I want to know
1-Is unjust suffering better than deserved punishment?
2-Is giving money to church giving it to God?
3-When we criticize others are we criticizing God?
4-Why do we criticize others for what they aren't instead of complimenting them for what they are?
5-Will Christians recognize the anti Christ?

Today's Scripture
“Then the LORD said to him, "What is that in your hand?" (Exodus 4:2).

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

Tuesday April 1, 2008 thought for the day

Yes, April has finally gotten here-could winter be finally over??
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-A wishbone doesn't take the place of a backbone-
2-The most important things in life aren't things-
3-One person with courage is a majority-
4-It is what you learn after you you think know it all that counts-
5-To speak kindly does not hurt the tongue_

Strange thought-it is easy to meet expenses, they are everywhere we turn-

I've learned-you know your wife loves you when there are two brownies left and she takes the
smaller one-

5 things I want to know
1-Is anything evil in and of itself?
2-What is carnality?
3-Does grace cover willful disobedience?
4-Does "freedom in Christ" mean we can do anything we want?
5-Was the Holy Spirit present in Jesus life?

Today's Scripture
“Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the LORD delivers him out of them all” (Psalm 34:19).

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