Sunday August 31, 2008 thought for the day

NOW, WHY WOULD YOU DO SOMETHING LIKE THIS??
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-People are more likely to help you achieve your goals if they believe you appreciate their efforts-
2-Keep your agreements-
3-It is impossible to become a success if you don't have faith in yourself-
4-Sacrificing usually isn't a sacrifice, it is a path to something better-
5-Rejection does not prevent success, fear of rejection does-

Strange thought-the people with no past have no future-

I've learned-the faults I have now are the ones my parents tried to correct when I was a child-

5 things I want to know-
1-Why did God's Spirit lead Jesus to the desert to be tempted by satan?
2-Does God lead us into temptation?
3-What was the purpose of Jesus's 40 day fast?
4-If Jesus was God, why did He need time alone?
5-Did satan really think that Jesus would yield do his proposals?

Scripture for today-"Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered" Psalm 32:1

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

Saturday August 30, 2008 thought for the day

A HOMEMADE MINI VAN
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-What I am is what God made me and what I am not is what God made someone else-
2-Better good and a little than bad and a lot-
3-Feed your faith and your doubts will starve themselves-
4-The trouble with bad habits is that they preserve the status quo making changes unlikely-
5-Feeling appreciated is the greatest motivation in the workplace-

Strange thought-Slow down! You'll get there faster-

I've learned-to be generous with praise and compliments but cautious with promises-

5 things I want to know
1-Is baptism a part of repentance and salvation?
2-When did Jesus's ministry begin?
3-Is it humanly possible for Jesus to have fasted 40 days and nights?
4-Was Jesus's fast a complete fast or solid food only?
5-Why did satan wait until the end of Jesus's fast to tempt him?

Scripture for today-"Thought they stumble, they will not fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand" Psalms37:24

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

Friday August 29, 2008 thought for the day

OH NO, WHAT DO I DO NOW??
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-True loves involves choice and risk-
2-We ask God for a giant oak tree and He often gives us an acorn to plant and nourish-
3-It is our choice to unwrap the gift of grace-
4-Compliments are the helium that fills everyone's balloon-
5-The church is a gift from God but assembly is required-

Strange thought-1,000 aches = 1 megahurts

I've learned-the best tranquilizer is a clear conscience-

5 things I want to know
1-When did Jesus siblings know who he really was?
2-Did all of Jesus"s family accept him as divine?
3-Why no mention of the Magi in the Gospel of Luke?
4-Why did Jesus change Simon's name to Peter?
5-Why did people come to John the Baptist confessing their sins?

Scripture for today-Don’t carelessly place yourself in tempting situations. Avoid them. Proverbs 14:16 (TEV)

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

Thursday August 28, 2008 thought for the day

THIS IS HOW I FEEL WAITING FOR MY COMPUTER TO BOOT UP
Here are my thoughts for today
1-There is no pit so deep that God cannot lead you out of it-
2-What you do for a living does not add value to you as a person-
3-A mother's lap is the best place from which to launch a life-
4-So many things are possible as long as you don't know they are impossible-
5-For an extreme makeover try a faith lift-

Strange thought-when you give your 2 cents worth, don't be surprised if you get change back-

I've learned-goldfish don't like jello-

5 things I want to know
1-How long did Jesus's family live in Egypt?
2-When did Mary and Joseph die?
3-Where were Mary and Joseph buried?
4-How many children did Joseph and Mary have?
5-How did Jesus' siblings relate to him?

Scripture for today-You are better off to have a friend than to be all alone . . . . If you fall, your friend can help you up. But if you fall without having a friend nearby, you are really in trouble. Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 (CEV)

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

Wednesday August 27, 2008 thought for the day

IS THIS MOTHER IN BALANCE?
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-It is darkest just before dawn so hold on-
2-If it is Friday in your life, remember Sunday is coming-
3-If we do nothing to benefit others, we will do nothing to benefit ourselves-
4-God uses a crisis in your life to take you from your feet to your knees-
5-When we are in a crisis, the storm is not the issue but how we react to it is-

Strange thought-the weight an evangelist carries with God is 1 billigram!!

I've learned-kind words and good deeds are eternal, you never know where their influence will end-

5 things I want to know
1-How was the star so special that the Magi saw and followed?
2-Where were the Magi from?
3-Were the Magi the only foreigners who came to see Jesus?
4-Did the Magi find Jesus in Bethlehem?
5-Were Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus still in Bethlehem months or years after Jesus birth?

Scripture for today-Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7 (NIV)

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

Tuesday August 26, 2008 thought for the day

"TRY TO NOT LET YOUR ESCAPE KEY GET AWAY"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-I'll have an eternity to worship God but only a lifetime to lead people to Him-
2-While waiting---pray-
3-Gethsemane was a place of squeezing olive oil-
4-Jesus did what He didn't want to do and He did it for you and me-
5-Waiting is a test of patience and trust-

Strange thought-everyone is a house with four rooms-physical, mental, emotional,spiritual

I've learned-I don't understand women and I never will!!!

5 things I want to know
1-Did Isaac's feelings for Rebecca change after she helped deceive him in giving his blessing
to the wrong son?
2-Was there any significance to Jesus being born in an animal stall?
3-Would Mary have had attendants at Jesus birth?
4-Who first know about Jesus birth, the shepherds or the Magi?
5-Who did the shepherds tell about what they had seen?

Scripture for today-“Keep me from paying attention to what is worthless” (Psalm 119:3a TEV).

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

Monday August 25, 2008 thought for the day

Here are my thoughts for today
1-Every good friend was once a stranger-
2-Success is the natural reward of taking the time to do anything well-
3-Never pass an opportunity to see anything that is beautiful for beauty is God's handwriting-
4-Give thanks for unknown blessings already on the way-
5-You can learn humility every time you get into a car for you have to lower your head and bend your knees-

Strange thought-if you are going to get up with the chickens you've got to stop staying up until the cows
come home-

I've learned-talking about your problems doesn't always help-

5 things I want to know
1-How did Mary get to Bethlehem?
2-How did the Magi make their trip?
3-Did Jesus have a last name?
4-How did the magi know to ask "where is He who is born king of the Jews"?
5-What was the place of Jesus birth-a shed, a stall, a cave, etc.?

Scripture for today-Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7 (NIV)

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

Sunday August 24, 2008 thought for the day

HURRY!! HURRY!! HURRY!!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-You can do something no one else can do in a way no one else can-
2-Your past presents your future-
3-Want direction for your future, read your life backwards-
4-Desire share the drivers seat with ability-
5-The oak indwells the acorn-

Strange thought-the time between slipping on a peel and hitting the pavement is one banaosecond-

I've learned-fame is written in ice and eventually the sun comes out-

Scripture for today-"When he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him"--Luke 15:20

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

Saturday August 23, 2008 thought for the day

DO WE EVER WEAR A FACE MASK??
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-When /god gives an assignment He also gives the skills-
2-Stand at the intersection of your affections and successes and you'll find your uniqueness-
3-You are not God's solution to society but a solution in society-
4-Don't worry about skills you don't have and don't covet strengths others do have-
5-You cannot be anything you want to be but you can be everything God wants you to be-

Strange thought-one millionth of a mouthwash=one microscope

I've learned-when visiting my parents it takes about 5 seconds to say "hello!" and about 30 minutes to
say goodbye-

5 things I want to know
1-If Mary was 'highly favored' by God, shouldn't we protestants show her more adoration?
2-Why don't we know more about Jesus's father Joseph?
3-After starting his ministry, did Jesus ever come back to visit or stay with his mother Mary?
4-Does God speak to us today in anyway but scripture?
5-When searching scripture for an answer to a situation, how do we know when we have found it?

Scripture for today-"Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you” (Hebrews 13:17 NIV).

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

Friday August 22, 2008 thought for the day

THIS IS WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN TO MY GRANDSON BEN IF HE DOESN'T SLOW DOWN!!
Here are my thoughts for today
1-When a child is born, so is a grandmother-
2-Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional-
3-A best friend is a sister/brother that God didn't give you-
4-Friends are flowers that never fade away-
5-Good friends are like angels, you don't have to see them to know they are there-

Strange thought-obese people don't skinny dip, they chunky dunk-

I've learned-a good deal is a good deal only when it is a good deal for both parties-

5 things I want to know
1-Why do we emphasize what our denominations founding fathers had to say but ignore what
the early church fathers had to say?
2-Did Jesus ever get sick or injured as a child or youth?
3-Why was Jesus given a common name?
4-How do we know we are worshiping in an acceptable manner?
5-Was the early church gatherings a time of worship or a time for celebration?

Scripture for today-I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. 3 John 1:4 (NIV)

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

Thursday August 21, 2008 thought for the day

DO YOU THINK THIS WAS TAKEN BY THE FATHER IN LAW?
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-A happy person us one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour-
2-When you walk toward the darkness you walk away from the light-
3-The roots of Christianity are Jewish-
4-Truly great friends are hard top find, difficult to leave and impossible to forget-
5-The older the violin the sweeter the sound-

Strange thought-those who admire the freedom of birds have never built a nest-

I've learned-it is never too late to improve yourself-

5 things I want to know
1-Why aren't Jesus's grandparents mentioned in scripture?
2-Did Jesus's grandparents have any impact on his life?
3-When did Jesus know who he was?
4-Would baby Jesus have been an abnormally good baby and an unusually good toddler?
5-Why do protestants seem to emphasize faith and downplay works?

Scripture for today-“As holy people . . . Be sympathetic, kind, humble, gentle, and patient.” Colossians 3:12 (GWT)

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

Wednesday August 20, 2008 thought for the day

Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Generosity is giving more than you can and pride is taking less than you need-
2-Those who can't sing think they are experts on music-
3-Envy breeds hate-
4-When the world pushes you to your knees, you are in the perfect position to pray-
5-Dieting is following the path of feast resistance-

Strange thought-man blames fate for other accidents but feels personally responsible when
he makes a hole-in-one--

I've learned-position can be bought but respect has to be earned-

5 things I want to know
1-What does it mean to "work out your own salvation"?
2-What is the "yoke" Jesus talks about?
3-From what does "fruit bearing" come?
4-Is tithe on gross pay or take home pay?
5-Who were Jesus's grandparents?

Scripture for today-When people sin, you should forgive and comfort them, so they won’t give up in despair. 2 Corinthians 2:7 (CEV)

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

Tuesday August 19, 2008 thought for the day

Still a little girl at heart!"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-The degree of panic is the degree of the lack of personal spiritual experience with God-
2-Count your rainbows not your thunderstorms-
3-Flowers will not grow but die if they don't get rained on once in a while-
4-Truth is not determined by a majority vote-
5-Fanatics are the first to betray their beliefs in order to defend them-

Strange thought-if truth is beauty, how come no one has their hair done in a library?

I've learned-never play for a tied score, go for the win-

5 things I want to know
1-Could God have redeemed the world without the crucifixion?
2-When God saw Jesus crucified why didn't he respond violently against the soldiers?
3-How in our weakness can Jesus become strong?
4-Can you be saved and not live like it?
5-Can you be a Christian and not talk like one?

Scripture for today-I mean that I want us to help each other with the faith we have. Your faith will help me, and my faith will help you. Romans 1:12 (NCV)

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

Monday August 18, 2008 thought for the day

"HOW DOES SHE HOLD HER HEAD UP"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-In a full heart there is room for everything, in an empty heart there is room for nothing-
2-We all live under the same sky but we don't all see the same horizon-
3-Those who want to learn listen, those who know it all interrupt-
4-Share love and it grows, share sorrow and it lessons-
5-One person with courage is a majority-

Strange thought-opportunity may be hard to recognize if you're just looking for a lucky break

I've learned-you are your child's most important teacher-

5 things I want to know
1-Why did God require a sinless person to die for my sins to be forgiven?
2-Did Jesus really have a choice about his death?
3-If Jesus life was predestined is ours also predestined?
4-Did Judas really have a choice about betraying Jesus or was he predestined to do it?
5-Was Jesus death the only plan God had for man's salvation?

Scripture for today-But if we live in the light, as God is in the light, we can share fellowship with each other. Then the blood of Jesus, God’s Son, cleanses us from every sin. If we say we have no sin, we are fooling ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 1 John 1:7–8 (NCV)

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

Sunday August 17, 2008 thought for the day

NECESSITY IS THE MOTHER OF INVENTION
Here are my thoughts for today
1-A promise is a debt-
2-You don't win silver, you lose gold-
3-No amount of darkness can hide a spark of light-
4-You cannot make an omelet without breaking the eggs-
5-No prayer is spoken too softly to be heard-

Strange thought-nothing is so admirable in politics as a short memory-

I've learned-your best friend is your teddy bear, they never tell your secrets-

5 things I want to know-
1-Why was Jesus called a Nazarene?
2-What limits God's power?
3-Does God limit himself?
4-Who was responsible for the death of Jesus?
5-Was Jesus death meant to satisfy the justice of God or to express his love?

Scripture for today-"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight" Proverbs 3:5-6

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

Saturday August 16, 2008 thought for the day

THE SIGN MUST BE IN THE WRONG PLACE
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-You may forget with whom you laughed but not with whom you wept-
2-It is not how much of your money you are going to give to God but how much of God's money
You are going to keep for yourself-
3-To be content with little is hard but to be content with much is impossible-
4-Chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken-
5-It is not happiness that makes you grateful but gratefulness that makes you happy-

Strange thought-yesterday, today was tomorrow, yet tomorrow, today will be yesterday-

I've learned-the trip is often more fun than the destination-

5 things I want to know
1-What was so special about the star that the Magi followed it?
2-How old was Jesus and where did he live when the Magi found him?
3-Why do we put the shepherds and the Magi together at the manger?
4-Of what significance were the gifts of the Magi to Jesus?
5-Why were people in the Bible led of God by dreams but not today?

Scripture for today-Hebrews 12:12-15: "So take a new grip with your tired hands and stand firm on your shaky legs. Mark out a straight path for your feet. Then those who follow you, though they are weak and lame, will not stumble and fall but will become strong. Try to live in peace with everyone, and seek to live a clean and holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord. Look after each other so that none of you will miss out on the special favor of God." (NLT)

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

Friday August 15, 2008 thought for the day

THIS LADY IS HALF THE WOMAN SHE USED TO BE!
Here are my thoughts for today
1-Sin wouldn't be so attractive if the wages were paid immediately-
2-There is never a right way to do a wrong thing-
3-Selfishness hoards itself poor while charity lives itself rich-
4-The takers in life may eat better but the givers sleep better-
5-A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business-

Strange thought-a politician is one who shakes your hand before elections and your confidence after-

I've learned-everyone likes to be asked their opinion-

5 things I want to know
1-What angel appeared to the shepherds?
2-Who gave Jesus his name?
3-What is the glory of the Lord that shown around the shepherds?
4-Did anyone besides the Magi see the star?
5-What was so special about the star that he Magi followed it?

Scripture for today-How wonderful it is, how pleasant, for God’s people to live together in harmony! Psalms 133:1 (TEV)

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

Thursday August 14, 2008 thought for the day

HERE IS YOUR NEW HIGH TECH MOM!!!!!"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Love is blind, jealousy sees too much-
2-The heaviest thing in the world is a heavy heart-
3-You can't force anyone to love you-
4-Turn your despair of being alone into the wonder of being alone with God-
5 Good works are the fruit of salvation, not the roots-

Strange thought-gossip is the act of saying nothing in a way that leaves nothing unsaid-

I've learned-kids need hugs more than they need things-

5 things I want to know
1-How was it that Mary so willing accepted what Gabriel said to her?
2-How could Mary and Elizabeth be filled with the holy spirit before he was sent after Jesus departed?
3-Was the Holy Spirit in the world before the transfiguration?
4-What does it mean that "the Lord God will give Jesus the throne of his father David?
5-Why do we use the term "personal relationship with God" when it is not a biblical term?

Scripture for today-Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:10 (NIV)

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

Wednesday August 13, 2008 thought for the day

"I WONDER IF THIS WAS MADE BY NIKE??
Here are my thoughts for today
1-Life is the flower for which love is the honey-
2-An old man in love is like a flower in winter-
3-Talking comes by nature, silence by wisdom-
4-Nothing in fine print is ever good-
5-You never know what you can do without until you have to-

Strange thought-any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving
the kiss the attention it deserves-

I've learned-you shouldn't do all your banking at one bank-

5 things I want to know
1-Does Malachi say that if you tithe you will have abundance?
2-Do you reap what you sow even if you don't know what you are sowing?
3-Why doesn't the old testament tell more clearly and precisely about the coming of Jesus?
4-Did nothing of significance happen in the 400 years between the old and new testament?
5-Mary was told by the angel Gabriel, "the Holy Spirit will come upon you"-how did she know
what the Holy Spirit was?

scripture for today-See how very much our heavenly Father loves us, for he allows us to be called his children, and we really are! 1 John 3:1 (NLT)

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

Tuesday August 12, 2008 thought for the day

DO YOU LIKE MY NEW LAWNMOWER?
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off the goal-
2-Your attitude toward life determines life's attitude toward you-
3-It is fun to do the impossible-
4-You can't discover new oceans if you are afraid to lose sight of the shore-
5-You can't inspire others to accomplish what you haven't been willing to try-

Strange thought-many a politician wishes there was a law to burn old records-

I've learned-whatever I love to do I do well-

5 things I want to know
1-Can you be a non fruit bearing Christian?
2-Can you be a "silent" Christian?
3-Is a Christian believer also a disciple?
4-Should Christians provide financially for their future or simple trust God to provide?
5-Why are Christians so often critical of other Christians?

Scripture for today-"Make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with God (2 Peter 3:14"

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

Monday August 11, 2008 thought for the day

'FILL 'ER UP!"
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-The greatest barrier to success is fear of failure-
2-You cannot be comfortable without your own approval-
3-Other may forget what you said but will never forget how you made them feel-
4-Tears are words the heart can't express-
5-Music is what feelings sound like-

Strange thought-Don't spit in the well, you may drink from it later-

I've learned-if your teenager doesn't think you are a real embarrassment and a hard nosed bore,
you are probably not doing your job-

5 things I want to know
1-What is the "Book of Annuals" Easter 2:23?
2-Why did Ester refer to her people as Jews and not Israelites?
3-Can the story of Jonah be taken literally?
4-Why did the Ninevites so suddenly believe in God after Jonah's proclamation?
5-Should Christians emphasize faith in Jesus or fruit for Jesus?

Scripture for today- “Simon, three men are looking for you. So get up and go downstairs. Do not hesitate to go with them, for I have sent them” (Acts 10:19-20 NIV).

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

Sunday August 10, 2008 thought for the day

A SERIOUS GROCERY SHOPPER!!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-If you want to give God a good laugh, tell Him your plans-
2-No choice is also a choice-
3-What soap is to the body laughter is to the soul-
4-Seek advice but use your own common sense-
5-Great effort comes naturally from great attitude-

Strange thought-If you lie on the ground you cannot fall-

I've learned-if someone gives you a free ticket don't complain about the show-

5 things I want to know
1-Why are Israel and Judah so often used interchangeably?
2-Why do Christians freed from sin so often go back to the things that bound
them in the first place?
3-How can the joy of the Lord be strength to you?
4-Does poor health ever come from God?
5-Why was Ester willing to be a "tryout" with king Xerxes?

Scripture for today- “When I think of the wisdom and scope of his plan, I fall down on my knees and pray to the Father of all the great family of God – some of them already in heaven and some down here on earth” (Ephesians 3:14-15 LB).

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

Saturday August 9, 2008 thought for the day

HERE IS ANOTHER HUNGRY MAN!!
Here are my thoughts for today
1-Beware of still waters, a still dog and a still enemy-
2-The truth is not always what we want to hear-
3-Too humble is half proud-
4-When you want people to think you are wise, agree with them-
5-Friends are needed for both joy and for sorrow-

Strange thought-if God had wanted us to vote He would have given us good candidates-

I've learned-you can learn how good a parent you were by observing your children with their children-

5 things I want to know
1-How could thousands/millions of burnt offerings be made at one time as stated in the old testament-
2-Why is there a I and II Chronicles when much of it seems to be a retelling of previous books?
3-Where was all the gold used by Solomon from?
4-Why didn't God give Solomon a much longer life?
5-What and where are the records of Shemiah the Prophet and Iddo the Seer?

Scripture for today-See how very much our heavenly Father loves us, for he allows us to be called his children, and we really are! 1 John 3:1 (NLT)

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

Friday August 8, 2008 thought for the day

I THINK HIS EYES ARE BIGGER THAN HIS STOMACH!!!!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-The eyes are the mirror of the soul-
2-If you put up with insult you invite injury-
3-Surrounding yourself with little people does not make you a giant-
4-If you are bitter at heart sugar in your mouth will not help you-
5-If you cannot bite, don't show your teeth-

Strange thought-crime does not pay------at least not as well as politics does-

I've learned-I still can't eat an oreo cookie without first opening it up and licking off the filling-

5 things I want to know
1-Why did the sons of Godly men do evil in the sight of the Lord?
2-Can we ever sin beyond God's forgiveness?
3-Why was Jerusalem called the city of David?
4-Was Goliath the only Philistine giant?
5-What are the record of Samuel, Nathan and Gad?

Scripture for today-Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do no give up (Galations 6:9)

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

Thrsday August7, 2008 thought for the day

IS THIS THE BRAVEST GUY IN THE WORLD???
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Words show the wit of a man but actions show his meaning-
2-Beautiful is not what is beautiful but what one likes-
3-You can't measure the whole world with your own yardstick-
4-God never gets rusty-
5-One hand washes the other-

Strange thought-a kind gentile thought to indicate stupidity-
In his brain the wheel is spinning but the hamster is dead-

I've learned-the trick to living a long time is to not grow old-

5 things I want to know
1-What and where is the book "The Annual of the Kings of Israel"?
2-What and where is the book "The Annuals of the KIngs of Judah"?
3-What and where is the "Book of the Law"?
4-In the old testament is there a difference in an angel coming and the word of the Lord coming?
5-Who were the company of prophets in the old testament?

Scripture for today-Since you are his child, everything he has belongs to you. Galatians 4:7 (NL)

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

Wednesday August 6, 2008 thought for the day

REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR HELMENT WHEN RIDING!
Here are my thoughts for today
1-The wise man who holds his tongue says more than the fool when he speaks-
2-Time and words can't be recalled-
3-When you must you can-
4-When the light is crooked the shadow is crooked-
5-Words should be weighed not counted-

Strange thought-telling the truth is the safest lie-

I've learned-not to waste time about things I cannot change-

5 things I want to know
1-Why are so many Christians not willing to accept as brothers and sisters those whom God calls his children?
2-If Soloman was so wise, how is it he failed to follow God's command knowing what his people before him had been through?
3-Why didn't Soloman ever repent of his disobedience?
4-Did Soloman's great wisdom make him feel infallible?
5-What and where is the book--"The Annuals of Soloman"?

Scripture for today-God is the One who made all things, and all things are for his glory. He wanted to have many children share his glory. Hebrews 2:10 (NCV)

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

Tuesday August 5, 2008 thought for the day

DOES THIS LOOK LIKE MY COMPUTER ROOM???
Here are my thoughts for today
1-Money never can buy sense-
2-Prayers go up and blessings come down-
3-Protest long enough that you are right and you will be wrong-
4-The glaciers didn't freeze overnight-
5-The soldiers fight and their leaders are heroes-

Strange thought-silence is also speech-

I've learned-the only time I want to sleep late is when I can't-

5 things I want to know
1-Did Jesus speak more than one language?
2-Why does the bible not directly address the issue of suicide?
3-Is it ever permissible to not tell all of the truth?
4-How could David be "a man after God's own heart" when he had such sin in his life?
5-Where is the Ark of the Covenant and its contents today?

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 August 4, 2008 thought for the day

My thought for the day-
1-If you cannot obey you cannot command-
2-If a link is broken, the whole chain is broke-
3-When you need a helping hand you'll find one at the end of your arm-
4-If you want your dreams to come true don't sleep-
5-Make no more haste than good speed-

Strange thought-if the rich could hire other people to die for them the poor would make a
terrific living-

I've learned-if you ask someone "I wonder if you could help me?" you will almost always get a
positive response-

5 things I want to know
1-Why was David anointed king years before he was made king?
2-How were Jesus physical needs met during his 3 years of ministry-eating, clothing, housing, etc.?
3-Why was Uzzah struck dead by God for touching the Ark when he was simply trying to help
keep it from falling off the cart?
4-Could God have provided our salvation by just sending Jesus to be born and then transfigured?
5-Why didn't David punish his son Amnon for raping his sister?

Scripture for today-And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. Colossians 1:18 (NIV)

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

Sunday August 3, 2008 thought for the day

Funny! Funny! Funny!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Don't throw away the old bucket until you know whether the new one will hold water-
2-Every seller praises his wares-
3-Everyone is kneaded from the same dough but not all are baked in the same oven-
4-Flattery makes friends and truth sometimes makes enemies-
5-When you can't endure the bad you won't appreciate the good-

Strange thought-a kind and gentle thought to indicate stupidity-
His belt doesn't go through all the hoops

I've learned-don't expect life's very best if you aren't giving it your vert best-

5 things I want to know
1-Since Jesus was divine did he need parenting by his mother and father?
2-How can you pray without ceasing?
3-Do great periods of prayer always precede great revivals?
4-How do you know when you've prayed enough?
5-Does praise remove your problems?

Scripture for today-A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24 (NIV)

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

Saturday August 2, 2008 thought for the day

This is my grandson's dream!!!!!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-A penny is a lot of money if you have none-
2-A rich man who is stingy is he worst pauper-
3-Better to ask ten times than to go astray once-
4-Charity does not excuse cheating-
5-Charm is more than beauty-

Strange thought-You cannot jump over your own shadow-

I've learned-a marriage can survive almost anything except the husband staying home all day-

5 things I want to know
1-What happens when God's hand is removed from a life?
2-Did God send an evil spirt to Saul?
3-If David was confident of victory over Goliath, why did he take 5 stones and not just one?
4-Is it really possible to contact the dead as did Saul of Samuel?
5-Is an open door always good to walk through?

Scripture for today-“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me." John 17:20

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

Friday August 1, 2008 thought for the day

THIS IS A SERIOUS GRILLER

Here are my thoughts for today-
1-A fool shows his annoyance at once but a prudent man overlooks insults-
2-A half truth is a whole lie-
3-A joke driven too far brings home hate-
4-One is not honest just because they never had a chance to lie-
5-You are old when your regrets take the place of your dreams-

Strange thought-A fool who can keep quiet is counted among the wise-

I've learned-you never get rewarded for the things you intend to do-

5 things I want to know
1-Could the old testament accounts of killing enemies be accurate?
2-What is the difference in killing and murder?
3-Why is the old testament so filled with accounts of mass killings?
4-Why were "lots cast" to determine God's will?
5-Does God only give good things?

Scripture for today-When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, “Do you want to get well?” John 5:6 (NIV)

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