Thursday July 31, 2008 thought for the day

I'M GOING TO BE SENDING A SERIES OF "FUNNY" PICTURES-HOPE YOU LIKE THEM AND IT MAKES YOU SMILE!!!!--YOU MAKE YOUR OWN TITLES--
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Jesus bore the judgement we deserve to bring us the forgiveness we don't deserve-
2-Love doesn't make the world go around, but it sure makes the ride worthwhile-
3-A chip on the shoulder means there is wood higher up-
4-A fool is his own informer-
5-A fool says what he knows, a wise man knows what he says-

A strange thought-a kind gentle thought to indicate stupidity-
His phone is permanently off the hook!

I've learned-you form a committee to "study the matter" when you really don't want to do anything-

5 things I want to know-
1-Does God harden peoples hearts today as he did in the old testament?
2-In the 12 tribes of Israel why is there no tribe of Joseph?
3-What is the Book of the Law found in Joshua 24:25
4-Is the old testament God of anger and judgement the same as the new testament God of
Mercy and grace?
5-Did God in the old testament speak in an audible voice?

Scripture for today-"In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for You, Lord, alone make me dwell in safety and confident trust" (Psalm 4:8).

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

Wednesday July 30, 2008 thought for the day

Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Jesus loves us as we are but is not content to leave us as we are, he wants to change
our hearts-
2-House in not another word for home-
3-Buying a new car is never an investment-
4-How we use our money is a good indicator of what we really believe about Jesus-
5-When you sin you invite a pit bull into your life-

Strange thought-a kind gentle thought to indicate stupidity-
"his antenna doesn't pick up all the channels"

I've learned-to trap mice, peanut butter works better than cheese-

5 things I want to know-
1-What is the book of the law that Moses put in the ark of the covenant?
2-Why did God ask the Israelites to also kill innocent women and children?
3-Why were the Israelites to remove sandals when standing on Holy Ground-
4-How did the "sun stand still"in answer to Joshua's prayer?
5-What is the book of Jasher (Joshua 10:13)

Scripture for today-“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message . . .” John 17:20 (NIV)

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

Tuesday July 29, 2008 thought for the day

A MOTTO WE SHOULD ALL LIVE BY
Here are my thoughts for today
1-You cannot make money by spending money-
2-The secret to a successful life is paying attention-
3-Fatigue makes cowards of us all-
4-Life is found not in the getting but in the giving-
5-Generosity is the key to true riches and financial wealth-

Strange thought-I'm so poor I can hardly pay attention-

I've learned-you can never have too many smart people in your life-

5 things I want to know
1-How did Moses talk to the Israelites when there were millions of them?
2-Why is there a book of Deuteronomy when much of it seems to be a retelling of earlier books
3-Does God only show love to those who are obedient?
4-Can God use sinners to accomplish his will?
5-Why was Joseph's and Mary's passing never recorded in scripture?

Scripture for today-We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. Anyone who does not love remains in death. 1 John 3:14 (NIV)

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

Monday July 28, 2008 thought for the day

PRAYING HANDS
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Cheap and miserly people are not generous-
2-The Kingdom of God is the kingdom of right relationships-
3-People don't have money problems that lead to relationship problems, they have relationship
problems that lead to money problems-
4-No matter the circumstances, if relationships are good, life is worth living-
5-The road that leads to financial confidence begins with financial competence in little things-

Strange thought-as you grow older, gravity is not your friend-

I've learned-enthusiasm and success just seem to go hand in hand-

5 things I want to know
1-Why/how did the Israelites continually forget what God had done for them?
2-Why did God ask for so many offering sacrifices?
3-Were the sacrificial offerings required of individuals, families or the nation?
4-How can we be content with where God has placed us without wanting more?
5-What does it mean to be "poor in spirit"?

Scripture for today-"As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us-Psalm 103:12

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

Sunday July 27, 2008 thought for the day-from jasper

REMEMBERING OUR SOLDIERS
Here are my thoughts for today
1-Most people do not lack for things but they do lust for things-
2-The secret to wealth-knowing how to manage your finances when you have very little-
3-If you are not content with a little you will not be content with more-
4-Just because you have less money doesn't mean you are worth less-
5-The monied people are not necessarily the blessed of God-

Strange thought-seat belts are not as confining as wheelchairs-

I've learned-regrets over yesterday and the fear of tomorrow are twin thieves that rob us of the
moment-

5 things I want to know
1-Does God demand repentance for atonement?
2-If "thou shall not kill" is valid why did God demand the Israelites kill their enemy's?
3-Does God punish the sins of the fathers to the 3rd and 4th generations?
4-If God is a spirit, how can an aroma of an offering be pleasing to him?
5-Is God masculine?

Scripture for today-Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You’ll be changed from the inside out. . . . Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well-formed maturity in you” (Romans 12:2 MSG).

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

Saturday July 26, 2008 thought for the day

Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Enthusiasm is the heart beat of success-
2-If you do not have a financial plan you have chosen to let others make the plan for you-
3-Nothing outside of great relationships can satisfy us at our deepest level-
4-The person who loves to acquire can never acquire enough-
5-The wants of yesterday have become the needs of today-

Strange thought-the problem with bucket seats is that not everybody has the same size bucket-

I've learned-meeting interesting people depends less on where you go than on who you are-

5 things I want to know
1-What does the old testament mean by "ceremonial unclean"?
2-Does God ever not hear our prayers?
3-How did Israelites receive forgiveness of sin through blood sacrifices without repentance?
4-Can we sanctify ourselves?
5-Why did God sometimes, but not always, demand violent death to those who disobeyed
his commands?

Scripture for today-“Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty” (II Corinthians 3:17)

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

Friday July 25, 2008 thought for the day

"BEAUTIFUL FLAGS"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-You are possessed by the things you own-
2-To get to true riches you must go through, not around or without, money-
3-Money is an imposter that promises life but never delivers-
4-Consumers are often consumed with consumption-
5-When you have fear, you are in bondage to something that shouldn't have that much control
over you-

Strange thought-be careful reading the fine print, there is no way you're going to like it-

I've learned-most people resist change but it is the only thing that brings progress-

5 things I want to know
1-Do all old testament instructions apply to us today?
2-Did Jesus cancel all the required old testament offerings?
3-If you sin unintentionally or unknowingly, is it still sin?
4-If you can sin unknowingly, how can you live a sinless life?
5-The Israelites has so many instructions from God, how could they possibly keep them all?

Scripture for today-“Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You’ll be changed from the inside out. . . . Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well-formed maturity in you” (Romans 12:2 MSG).

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

Thursday July 24, 2008 thought for the day

ANOTHER MUST HAVE INVENTION
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Money does not determine your significance-
2-Being wealthy does not mean you are rich-
3-Success is best defined if money is not in the picture-
4-More is never enough-
5-The less you spend the more you have-

Strange thought-I've reached the age where happy hour is a nap-

I've learned-my teacher always called on me the one time I didn't know the answer-

5 things I want to know
1-Is Christianity truly a "blood" religion?
2-Why were burnt offerings pleasing to God?
3-Do the instructions of the book of Leviticus apply to us today?
4-Did Jesus cancel the instructions of the book of Levitcus?
5-Was all of scripture given for all people of all times?

Scripture for today-“This is the day the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24).

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

Wednesday July 23, 2008 thought for the day

"FRESH PRODUCE DELIVERY"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Generosity has little to do with money and a lot to do with life-
2-You will raise your standard of living when you raise your standard of giving-
3-Appearances are the games we play in front of people, reality is what we live before God-
4-God wants us to move from selfishness to the state of generosity whose capital is contentment-
5-If you have money but not life you have nothing-life is not the end result of having money-

Strange thought-money can't buy happiness but somehow some folks feel it is more comfortable
to cry in a corvette than in a yugo-

I've learned-it is easy to go from the simple life to the fast track but almost impossible to go
back the other way-

5 things I want to know
1-Is it true that you cannot out give God?
2-What ever happened to the ark of the covenant?
3-Is it possible in our culture to not do any work on the Sabbath?
4-How did Moses record all the instructions from God given in Exodus and Leviticus?
5-Where did all the precious metals and jewelry come from in Exodus?

Scripture for today-“Blessed, fortunate, happy and spiritually prosperous…are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, uprightness and right standing with God, for they shall be completely satisfied” (Matthew 5:6 AMP).

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

Tuesday July 22, 2008 thought for the day

ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL PICTURE WITH RAIN
Here are my thoughts for today
1-Your good works may reflect your love for God but in no way do they make
you righteous-
2-You are not made holy by keeping man made rules to obtain righteousness
with God-
3-People are primary-money is secondary-
4-Accurate information stops confusion in it's tracks-
5-God's generosity leads to true riches-

Strange thought-do you realize that in about 40-50 years we'll have thousands of old ladies running around with tattoos-

I've learned-a woman would rather be complimented about her intelligence than her looks-

5 things I want to know
1-Did Jesus live an ordinary childhood with his family?
2-How do you "pray in the spirit"?
3-Did Jesus heal others than those recorded in scripture?
4-How do you worship God "in spirit and in truth"?
5-Can we give too much to God that our family suffers?

Scripture for today-“Blessed, fortunate, happy and spiritually prosperous…are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, uprightness and right standing with God, for they shall be completely satisfied” (Matthew 5:6 AMP).

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

Monday July 21, 2008 thought for the day

"A BEAUTIFUL SCENE"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-The babbling brook would lose it's song if you removed the rocks-
2-In order to see the rainbow you must first endure the rain-
3-Hatred is not an option for people who want to serve God and have his blessing on their lives-
4-No Christian is any stronger than their knowledge of the word of God-
5-The God of the bible is a covenant God and he never breaks his covenants-

Strange thought-it is easy to play any instrument-all you have to do is touch the right key at
The right time and the instrument will play itself-

I've learned-I am happy when I am kind to others and unhappy when I am not-

5 things I want to know
1-Why didn't Jesus appoint someone to be a recorder of his life and activities?
2-How do you have a "personal relationship" with God?
3-Do Christians know what they are saying when they say "I want to be more like Jesus"-what
About his sufferings, persecution, etc?
4-Do we live like we prefer "grace" or "mercy"?
5-Is true total forgiveness devoid of self interest?

Scripture for today-Take on an entirely new way of life – a God-fashioned life, a life renewed from the inside and working itself into your conduct as God accurately reproduces his character in you. Ephesians 4:22-24 (MSG)

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

Sunday July 20, 2008 thought for the day-from jasper

"LET ME DO IT FOR YOU!"
1-If Christianity doesn't have the answers to the major problems of the world, they won't be
answered adequately-
2-If the world has nothing to say against you, beware lest Jesus has nothing to say for you-
3-The gospel of Christ has no meaning unless it is applied to our fellow man who hurts and
is in need-
4-You cannot be salt to the world without entering it-
5-Life is not what happens to you but how you react to it-what caused you to react will surely pass
but how you continue to react can only be passed by you-

Strange thought-the only way to look younger is not to be born so soon-

I've learned-even the most mundane job hold the potential for great achievement-

5 things I want to know
1-Did pharaoh also die in the closing up of the red sea?
2-What does it mean to "keep the Sabbath day holy"?
3-Is it possible today to keep all 10 commandments as God originally designed them?
4-Does God's blessings go only to the sinless life?
5-If the 10 commandments apply to us today, why not all the other commands in the book
of Exodus?

Scripture for today-"Let your light shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven" (Matthew 5:16).

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

Saturday July 19, 2008 thought for the day

HIS MERCY ENDURES FOREVER"
Here are my thoughts for today
1-If you want to see things you never saw before, take a child for a walk-
2-Without the resurrection the cross is a meaningless means of torture and death-
3-The fruit of the Christian life is a love for your neighbor which leads to social action-
4-Changed lives lead to a changed society-
5-Slander is a vicious kind of torture-

Strange thought-the older you get the harder it is to lose weight because by then your body and
Your fat are good friends-

I've learned-when I go to a buffet I always eat too much-

5 things I want to know
1-Why did God need a man to deliver his people from Egypt?
2-Was Moses a prototype of Jesus?
3-Why did God harden pharaoh's heart to Moses' requests?
4-Why did pharaoh continually tolerate Moses and Aaron?
5-Was the Red Sea divided apart for miles or only a narrow roadway?

Scripture for today-. “The righteous are glad and rejoice in his presence; they are happy and shout for joy” (Psalm 68:3 TEV).

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

Friday July 18, 2008 thought for the day

"WAITING PATIENTLY"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-No one ever says "it's only a game" when their team is winning-
2-Your relationship drives your obedience, not vice versa-
3-The most devastating effect of human sin is in its ability by Satan to blind people of its
Destructiveness-
4-The Holy Spirit's primary function in the life of the believer is in creating a life of holiness-
5-We struggle to get more of the Holy Spirit in our lives when we really should be letting the
Holy Spirit get more of us-

Strange thought-raising teenagers is like nailing jello to the wall-

I've learned-the are still some things I haven't made up my mind about yet

5 things I want to know
1-Why did Rebekah favor Jacob over Esau?
2-Why did old testament men say "God of my fathers" instead of "my God"?
3-Why is the Bible so full of the sins of its main characters?
4-Jesus started his ministry at 30-Joseph became pharaoh's governor at 30-is there a
Significant correlation?
5-Why did God create man with a bent toward doing evil?

Scripture for today-Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise – the fruit of lips that confess his name. Hebrews 13:15 (NIV)

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

Thursday July 17, 2008 thought for the day

"GRANDMA'S TOUCH!!"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Business conventions are important because they demonstrate how many people a company
Can operate without-
2-Scratch a dog and you'll find a permanent job-
3-No one has more driving ambition than the boy who wants to buy a car-
4-There are no new sins, the old ones just get more publicity-
5-There are worse things than getting a call at 4 am-it could be a right number-

Strange thought-if you don't have a sense of humor you probably don't have any sense at all-

I've learned-the best way to attend to any problem is to hurry slowly-

5 things I want to know
1-Can people change God's mind on what He will do?
2-Why do we need to pray when God already knows our needs and desires?
3-Was homosexuality the only sin that Sodom and Gomorra was judged for?
4-Why did God honor the blessing given to Jacob by Isaac that was based on deception?
5-Why didn't Isaac correct his mistaken blessing when he learned the truth?

Scripture for today-Let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (II Corinthians 9:7)

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

Wednesday July 16, 2008 thought for the day

"STANDING TALL"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Jesus is the sole solution to the soul solution-
2-Willing obedience is driven by loving relationships-
3-The nicest thing about the future is that it always starts tomorrow-
4-Money will buy a fine dog but only kindness will make it wag it's tail-
5-A good time to keep your mouth shut is when you are in deep water-

Strange thought-by the time your face clears up your mind gets fuzzy-

I've learned-comfortable shoes are a must-

5 things I want to know-
1-Can you sin unintentionally or through ignorance?
2-Was the temple ever rebuilt as mentioned by Ezekial?
3-Do the Jews today still make all the offerings and sacrifices as required in the old testament?
4-Does the nation of Israel now occupy all the land promised by God?
5-What is the difference in discernment and judging?

Scripture for today-“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid” (John 14:27).

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

Tuesday July 15, 2008 thought for the day

"A SWEET PICTURE"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Sins forsaken is the best evidence of sins forsaken-
2-What you believe you live out-
3-You can't test courage cautiously-
4-Prayer should be the breath of life for Christians-
5-It is better to have faith than to need it-

Strange thought-Diets are for people who are thick and tired of it-

I've learned-you can tell a lot about a man by the happiness of his wife and the respect given him
by his children-

5 things I want to know
1-Does God bring calamity as well as blessing?
2-What is the difference in forgiving sins and cleansing from sin?
3-Does everything in the Bible have direct personal application today?
4-When are the "dry bones" coming to life as seen by Ezekial to happen?
5-Who is Gog and Magog?

Scripture for today-“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid” (John 14:27).

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

Monday July 14, 2008 thought for the day

"FRIENDS"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-We grieve because we love-
2-Bringing comfort and solace is not always about saying something-it is often just being there,
a willing listener-
3-The depth of sorrow at some ones passing is in direct proportion to the depth of love for them-
4-Don't wait for feelings to do the right thing-
5-You are where you want to be in your relationship with God-

Strange thought-only some of us learn from other people's mistakes-the rest of us are the other
people-

I've learned-hatred is like acid-it destroys the container that holds it-

5 things I want to know-
1-What does it mean to "circumcise your heart" and how is it done?
2-Can we truly do no work on the Sabbath?
3-Is the Sabbath on Saturday or Sunday and does it matter?
4-How can you know with certainty that someone is speaking spiritual truth?
5-When did God change from a God of wrath(O T) to a God of love(N T)?

Scripture for today-“He takes pleasure in those who honor him, in those who trust in his constant love” (Psalm 147:11 TEV).

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

Sunday July 13, 2008 thought for the day-from jasper

"I LOVE YOU THIS MUCH!"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-We can all decrease the suffering of the world by adding to its joy-
2-If you treat every situation as a life and death matter, you will die a lot-
3-Live for today-Hope for tomorrow-Learn from yesterday-
4-Great wealth does not assure peace and contentment, sharing it to meet needs is more
likely to bring these blessings-
5-You can't be the architect of anothers grief, you can only stand by those to catch some
of the falling pieces-

Strange thought-Don't let people drive you crazy when you know insanity is within walking
distance-

I've learned-people are more influenced by how much I care than by how much I know-

5 things I want to know-
1-Why is Ecclesiates a part of scripture since it sounds so negative?
2-Why is Song of Solomon a part of scripture since it sounds so sensual?
3-What does Isaiah mean-"Come let us reason together"?
4-What does Isaiah mean-"The government will be on his shoulder"?
5-What is the valley of vision in Isaiah 22?

Scripture for today-"My mouth is filled with your praise, declaring your splendor all day long -Psalm 71:8

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

Saturday July 12, 2008 thought for the day

A BEAUTIFUL "PARROT FLOWER"
Here are my thoughts for today
1-Those who love deeply never grow old, they may die of old age but they die young-
2-If you want long friendships, develop a short memory-
3-Being old is when you reach that point in your life where the only thing you can exercise is
Caution-
4-For the Christian, death is the golden key that opens the palace of eternity-
5-Enjoy what is before it isn't-

Strange thought-if at first you do succeed try not to look astonished-

I've learned-if love is not learned in the home it is hard to learn it anywhere else-

5 things I want to know
1-What is wisdom and how do you know when you have it?
2-Are all the proverbs true for us today?
3-Can you be foolish and righteous at the same time?
4-Why do the proverbs seem to ramble from one thing to another?
5-Why do Christians desire wealth so much when so proverbs says how foolish it is?

Scripture for today-"Be humble and gentle, be patient with each other, making allowance for each other's faults because of your love -Ephesians 4:2

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

Friday July 11, 2008 thought for the day

"THIS IS ONE BIG PIG!"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Two things every mother needs-Velcro arms and teflon hearts-
2-If you want to be loved don't criticize those you want to love you-
3-Children are like sponges-they absorb all your strength and leave you limp, give them a squeeze and you get it all back-
4-The sole purpose of a child's middle name is so they can tell when they are in trouble-
5-It may be true that life begins at 40 but that's also when everything else begins to wear out, fall out or spread out-

Strange thought-the colder the x-ray table the more of your body is required to be on it-

I've learned-no one is so powerful or successful that they don't appreciate a sincere compliment-

5 things I want to know
1-Why was so much of the Bible written in confusing and unclear language?
2-Can a believing Christian ever have real doubts about his faith?
3-Does satan have the power to affect out health?
4-Is there a difference in God answering or God responding to our prayers?
5-What does it mean "the Lord, He is God"?

Scripture for today-"The eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are loyal toward Him" (II Chronicles 16:9).

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

Thursday July 10, 2008 thought for the day

"FRIENDS"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Laughter is a tranquilizer with no side effects-
2-Life is a journey often having heavy baggage but laughter is the porter who helps carry it-
3-God's promises are like stars, the darker the night the brighter they shine-
4-Enjoy the little things in life for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things-
5-Hang in there for in 2 days tomorrow will be yesterday-

Strange thought-if you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague-

I've learned-when I am given the choice of 31 flavors of ice cream I still choose my favorite one-

5 things I want to know
1-Does the abundant life mean abundance of life's things?
2-Is there any indication that Jesus ever did carpenter work?
3-Does my eternity begin at birth or death?
4-Why did Job sit on an ash pile?
5-When the bible says "and the Lord God said to them", how did He speak so that man knew who he was?

Scripture for today-"God will supply all your needs according to His riches in Glory in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:19).

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

Wednesday July 9, 2008 thought for the day

"SPEEDY"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Christians-people who are betting their life that Jesus is who he said he was-
2-Knowledge helps you make a living-wisdom helps you make a life-
3-The bend in the road is not the end of the road unless you refuse to take the turn-
4-Conscience-what hurts when all your other parts feels so good-
5-When one door closes another always opens, but those long dark hallways in between are hard to walk-

Strange thought-He is a few peas short of a casserole!

I've learned-you can love someone but still not like them very much-

Scripture for today-Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? James 2:15-16 (NIV)

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

Monday July 7, 2008 thought for the day

"A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN ENTRANCE"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Love-the word used to describe the sexual excitement of the young, the contentment of the middle aged, and the dependence of the old-
2-You can't be lonely if you like the person you're alone with-
3-A hug is like a boomerang, you get it back right away-
4-We are not human beings having a spiritual experience, we are spiritual beings having a human experience-
5-The finish line is the beginning of a whole new race-

Strange thought-without the resistance of gravity, we could not walk-

I've learned-it is very satisfying to work hard at work that is worth doing-

5 things I want to know
1-What is God's purpose in Christians having wealth?
2-Should we give to get our needs met or give just because there is a need?
3-Is giving to get back a valid or erroneous concept?
4-Can you have a lot of wealth and not be blessed?
5-Was it Jesus's birth, death or resurrection that offers us salvation?

Scripture for today-When will you ever learn that “believing” is useless without doing what God wants you to? Faith that does not result in good deeds is not real faith. James 2:20 (LB)

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

Saturday July 5, 2008 thought for the day-from jasper

"FREEDOM!"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Forgiveness is a sign of strength not weakness-
2-To forgive is to change your future not your past-
3-Forgiveness saves the expense of anger, the costs of hatred and the waste of spirits-
4-You forgive to the degree you love-
5-True forgiveness is when you recall those who hurt you and feel the power to wish them will-

Strange thought-inflation is when you pay $15 for the $10 haircut you used to get for $5 when you had hair-

I've learned-an economist is a person who can be right just 10% of the time and still draw a paycheck-

5 things I want to know
1-Why is Jesus mother Mary not mentioned in the resurrection story?
2-Whatever happened to Mary after Pentecost?
3-Why is there no mention in scripture of Mary"s passing or where she was buried?
4-Are all sins self centeredness?
5-Does sin break fellowship or does it stop fruitfulness?

Scripture for today-When will you ever learn that “believing” is useless without doing what God wants you to? Faith that does not result in good deeds is not real faith. James 2:20 (LB)

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

Sunday July 6, 2008 thought for the day-from jasper

Here are my thoughts for today-
1-The loss of heaven is the greatest pain in hell-
2-If you are content to go to heaven alone, you will never make it-
3-The worst misery is to have been happy-
4-The best proof of love is trust-
5-Love is always bestowed as a gift-freely, willingly and without expectation-

Strange thought-the wonderful world of home appliances now makes it possible to cook indoors with charcoal and outdoors with gas-

I've learned-a new baby changes all your priorities-

5 things I want to know
1-What is the "light" we are to let shine?
2-Can a spirit filled believer be demon possessed?
3-What does it mean to "lay up treasures in heaven"?
4-Does reaping what you sow always mean "in kind"?
5-Can/does God bless a begrudging giver?

Scripture for today-When will you ever learn that “believing” is useless without doing what God wants you to? Faith that does not result in good deeds is not real faith. James 2:20 (LB)

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

Friday July 4, 2008 thought for the day

"HAVE A HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!!"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-In youth the days are short and the years long-in old age the years are short and the days are
long-
2-The consequences of anger are worse than the cause of it-
3-Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret-
4-For every minute you are angry you will give up 60 seconds of peace of mind-
5-Faith-taking the first step even when you don't see the top of the stairway-

Strange thought-when you become senile you won't know it-

I've learned-when most people aim for what they want out of life, they aim too low-

5 things I want to know
1-Why is Jesus childhood not mentioned in scripture?
2-Why was Jesus first miracle turning water into wine?
3-Where was Jesus mother Mary at the trial of Jesus?
4-Why is Mary's emotions at the crucifixion not mentioned in scripture?
5-Why was John given responsibility for Mary instead of her other sons?

Scripture for today-"Just as the rain and snow descend from the skies and don't go back until they've watered the earth, making things grow and blossom…so will the words that come out My mouth not come back empty-handed. They'll do the work I sent them to do" (Isaiah 55:10-11, Message).

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

Thursday july 3, 2008 thought for the day

"MY FIRST CUP OF COFFEE!"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Those who love deeply never grow old, they may die of old age but they die young-
2-Middle age-when your age starts to show around your middle-
3-Forty is the old age of youth, fifty is the youth of old age-
4-Anyone can get old, all you have to do is live long enough-
5-Old age is the price you pay for maturity-

Strange thought-coffee-a break fluid-

I've learned-you often take out your frustrations on the people you love the most-

5 things I want to know-
1-Why is there no information in the bible about the holy family in Egypt?
2-Where did Jesus and family live in Egypt?
3-How many children did Mary have?
4-Why were Jesus's sisters nameless?
5-Why was Joseph not mentioned again after Jesus in the temple episode?

Scripture for today-2 Chronicles 7:3 NIV...and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD, saying, “He is good; his love endures forever.”

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

Wednesday July 2, 2008 thought for the day

"THE WILLING SAVIOR!"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-You don't get harmony if everyone sings the same note-
2-Hunch-creativity trying to tell you something-
3-You can't help getting older but you don't have to get old-
4-Middle age-when father time starts catching up with mother nature-
5-The frightening thing about middle age is the knowledge that you'll grow out of it-

Strange thought-ability never catches up with the demand for it-

I've learned-you can always get more money but you can never get more time-

5 things I want to know
1-Did Mary and Joseph have family living during Jesus life?
2-To whom does the term "Immaculate conception" refer to?
3-When was Joseph and Mary married?
4-Was Mary considered a virgin after Jesus was born?
5-Why were the gospels written so long after the events happened?

Scripture for today-"I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you" (Psalm 32:8).

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

Tuesday July 1, 2008 thought for the day

"HI BABY! WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY!"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-A word to the wise usually isn't necessary-
2-You don't build a reputation on what you are going to do-
3-Indifference creates an artificial peace-
4-People usually quarrel because they can't discuss-
5-When you follow fear, worry or hate it is not possible to experience happiness,
enthusiasm or love-

Strange thought-you may have a heart of gold but so does a hard boiled egg-

I've learned-what some consider genius is often nothing more than good luck-

5 things I want to know
1-How do you feel God's presence?
2-Does feeling always come with salvation?
3-Why do followers of false religions seem to be more zealous than Christians?
4-Why do Christians possess so many material things?
5-Was Joseph (Mary's husband) a young man, an older man or a widower?

Scripture for today-
Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:4 (NIV)
I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper