Friday October 31, 2008 thought for the day

I HOPE IN YOUR MIND WE STILL ARE THIS
Here are my thoughts for today
1-We should strive to preserve the fires of the past, not the ashes-
2-To add to your joy, count your blessings-
3-Treat your family like friends and four friends like family-
4-Freedom is not the right to do what we want but the power to do what we ought-
5-Never judge the day by the weather-

Strange thought-it is easier to keep up than to catch up

I've learned-"no" is one of the few words that can not be misunderstood-

5 things I want to know
1-What is the "old man" as mentioned in scripture?
2-How could God be maintained in a human body?
3-What limitations did Jesus have as a human?
4-Did Jesus have all of God's attributes as a man?
5-What was the star of Bethlehem?

Scripture for today-"Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up” (Proverbs 12:25 NLT

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

Thursday October 30, 2008 thought for the day

NOW , WHERE DID I PARK MY BIKE THIS MORNING??
Here are my thoughts for today
1-We life our lives forward but understand them backwards-
2-Sometimes a quiet listener out shines a brilliant conversationalist-
3-If the grass looks greener on the other side, fertilize your side-
4-The nice thing about flattery is that you don't need to believe it to enjoy it-
5-It is not so important where we are standing as in which direction we are moving-

Strange thought-the family that rakes together aches together-

I've learned-it is better to die with a good name than to live with a bad one-

5 things I want to know
1-How many times in the bible were a large group of people fed bread and yet have leftovers?
2-Are supernatural events happening all around us that are invisible to the natural eye?
3-How is it possible that we could do more than what Jesus did?
4-Can you give thanks without a grateful heart?
5-What was Jonah's final outcome?

Scripture for today-Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. Ephesians 4:29 (NLT)

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

Wednesday October 29, 2008 thought for the day

A MESSAGE SIMPLY STATED
Here are my thoughts for today
1-The simple realization that there are other points of view is the beginning of wisdom-
2-If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way-
3-Enjoy today for it won't come back tomorrow-
4-You can't control the length of your life but you can control it's width and depth-
5-You can't depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus-

Strange thought-imagine having to live forever in heaven with people you don't like here-

I've learned-a person's true character is revealed by what he does when no one is watching-

5 things I want to know
1-How many children did David have altogether?
2-How could one man (ex.-David -Solomon) satisfy so many wives and concubines?
3-Where was the Queen of Sheeba from?
4-How could Solomon be so wise and yet marry foreign women?
5-Did Solomon ever repent of his disobedience to God?

Scripture for today-If you wait for perfect conditions, you will never get anything done. Ecclesiastes 11:4 (NLT)

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

Tuesday October 28, 2008 thought for the day

GOD IS REACHING OUT TO YOU!!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Nostalgia is a memory file that removes the rough edges from the good old days-
2-Age does not diminish the sad memory of having a scoop of ice cream fall from the cone-
3-Enjoy life for this is not a dress rehearsal-
4- People are like steel for when thy lose their temper they lose their worth-
5-Live your life so you don't have to hide your diary-

Strange thought-sometimes we listen to our own lies so much that we begin to sincerely believe them-

I've learned-a person's true character is revealed by what they do when no one is watching-

5 things I want to know-
1-Does God's forgiveness negate the consequences of the acts of sin?
2-Why does God allow innocent victims?
3-How old was David and Bathsheeba's first son when he died?
4-What was the name of David and bathsheeba's first son that died?
5-Why did God bless David and Bathsheeba with the son Soloman when their marriage was the result of an immoral act?

Scripture for today- For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10 (NLT)

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

Monday October 27, 2008 thought for the day

IT WOULD CERTAINLY IMPROVE OUR LIFES-
Here are my thoughts for today
1-People must have a sense of lostness before they sense a need for a savior-
2-Thanksgiving is good---thanks living is better-
3-Never underestimate the power of forgiveness-
4-Your mind is not a storehouse to be filled but a garden to be tilled-
5-If you can't have what you want, want what you have-

Strange thought-ever notice how everything wrong with the world is always someone else's fault-

I've learned-there is a name for people who are not excited about their work-unemployed-

5 things I want to know
1-Is it possible to contact the dead as Saul did?
2-What ultimately happened to the Phillistine people?
3-Why was having multiple wives in the old testament permitted?
4-Why did men of God in the old testament have concubines?
5-In scripture, when was polygamy no longer accepted?

Scripture for today-People with integrity have firm footing, but those who follow crooked paths will slip and fall. Proverbs 10:9 (NLT)

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

Sunday october 26, 2008 thought for the day

HE IS REACHING OUT TO YOU!!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-You can easily judge the character of others by how they treat those who can do nothing for them or to them-
2-The generosity of God knows no bounds and is no respecter of persons-
3-Many people think they are Christians by doing and/or not doing certain things-
4-There are no spiritual stages to god's mercy-
5-Worship is a relinquishing of control-

Strange thought-all money talks, but all says is "goodbye"-

I've learned-patience is a quality you admire in the driver behind you and scorn in the one ahead of you-

5 things I want to know
1-Can man ever get God to change his mind?
2-How was it that David was such a good marksman with a sling shot?
3-Was David's slingshot a shepherd boys toy or a warriors weapon?
4-Why was Jonathan not upset he wouldn't be the next king of Israel?
5-Was it okay for Jonathan to lie about David to Saul?

Scripture for today-the end of the matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride-do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools Ecclesiastes 7:8,9

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

Saturday October 25, 2008 thought for the day

OVERLOADED!!!
Here are my thoughts for today
1-It is only when we learn to see ourselves through other people's eyes that we see ourselves as we really are-
2-We all need people around us with enough courage and love to tell us the truth about ourselves-
3-"Perfect" people are always lonely because no one wants to be around them-
4-Nothing touches you more deeply than pain-
5-We don't like mercy being given to those who haven't paid the price and don't deserve it-

Strange thought-churches are a life boat not a cruise ship-

I've learned-your companions are like buttons on an elevator-they will either take you up or they will take you down-

5 things I want to know
1-Is it ever too late to come to God?
2-Is God always merciful?
3-Why do children of "righteous" people so often reject their parents ways?
4-Who was Samuel's wife?
5-Can you be so heavenly minded you are no earthly good?

Scripture for today-Make the most of every chance you get. These are desperate times! Ephesians 5:16 (MSG) Isn't this true today!!!!

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

Friday October 24, 2008 thought for the day

WHO IS GOING TO USE THIS??
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-The bible is a book about salvation and redemption-
2-Only when a person has realized their guilt can the mercy of God come into play-
3-If I judge even one person, I'm saying that judgement is the basis of which I want everyone evaluated, myself included-
4-Being faithful is not the same as being perfect for faithfulness allows for failure, perfection does not-
5-Obtaining greatness is not making everyone else lower than ourselves in our own mind-

Strange thought-patience requires a lot of wait-

I've learned-your decisions can take you out of God's will but never out of his reach-

5 things I want to know-
1-What is a "kinsman redeemer"?
2-Was their plural marriages is the old testament?
3-Who was the kinsman redeemer who didn't marry Ruth?
4-What relation was Boaz to Naomi and Ruth?
5-Is all adversity and hardship the result of God's actions or displeasure with us?

Scripture for today-If we are faithful, he remains faithful for he cannot disown himself- 2 Timothy 2:13

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

Thursday October 23, 2008 thought for the day

HE DIDN'T STOP SOON ENOUGH
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-God is not looking for volunteers, he wants servants-
2-It is easy to hate people and hard to love them-
3-Circumstances always have a beginning and an ending-
4-Salvation is more than just getting it, it is also trusting in it-
5-Courage is managing fear-

Strange thought-an oak tree is a nut that held it's ground-

I've learned-your temper is like a fire, it gets very destructive when it gets out of control-

5 things I want to know
1-Was the conquest of the promised land by the Israelites ever completed? If so, when? If not, why not?
2-What were Gideon's torches made of?
3-What were the places called "high places" in the old testament?
4-What was a Nazarite vow and how long did it last?
5-Was cutting his hair the only Nazarite vow that Samson broke?

Scripture for today-He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls Proverbs 25:28

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

Wednesday October 22, 2008 thought for the day

MY, THIS GUY IS POWERFUL!!
Here are my thoughts for today
1-You can't help getting older but you don't have to get old-
2-God gives every bird it's food but he doesn't put it in it's nest-
3-God has planted greatness in you-
4-Forgiveness cancels the sin but doesn't undo the sin-
5-Sometimes God has to break us to heal us-

Strange thought-be careful what you are thinking for you may start talking-

I've learned-if at first you don't succeed, try reading the instructions-

5 things I want to know
1-How many times was water parted for the Israelites to safely cross to the other side?
2-Why did the walls of Jericho fall outward?
3-In the old testament what was the "water of impurity" and what was it used for?
4-What was the exact weight of a shekal?
5-How many judges ruled Israel?

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

Tuesday October 21, 2008 thought for the day

THE VERY LATEST IN ROLEX WATCHES
1-We often miss the glory of God because we fail to believe-
2-While money is nice to have, it is not more valuable than God's blessing of freedom and peace-
3-Love people and use things not love things and use people-
4-Many people will walk in and out of your life but only a few will leave footprints on your heart-
5-To handle yourself use your head, to handle others use your heart-

Strange thought-time you enjoy wasting is not wasted-

I've learned-many a good person has failed because they had a wish bone where a back bone should have been-

5 things I want to know
1-Did Jesus do away with the system of offerings which the old testament people used to worship God?
2-How was the old testament tabernacle transferred to a new place?
3-What is the significance of the table of shew bread?
4-How many loaves of bread were on the table in the tabernacle and why?
5-Why was the promised land called a land of milk and honey?

Scripture of today-You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. For in just a very little while, “He who is coming will come and will not delay.” Hebrews 10:36-37 (NIV)

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

Monday October 20, 2008 thought for the day

WATCH OUT FOR THOSE FINGERS!
Here are my thoughts for today
1-Forgiveness is an attribute of the strong-
2-Put on the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness-
3-Sometimes our pain, problem or difficulty is part of a plan we do not understand-
4-Personal sacrifice is sometimes necessary for God's glory to be revealed-
5-When God does not do what we want we often erroneously conclude he does not love us-

Strange thought-if a rabbit's foot is lucky, what happened tot he rabbit?

I've learned-it is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt-

5 things I want to know
1-In the Exodus, how could a desert oasis be large enough for nearly 2 million people and their animals?
2-How were the Israelites able to defend themselves in the 40 years in the wilderness?
3-At MT. Sinai, why did the Israelites chose a golden calf to worship rather than some other animal?
4-When the Israelites left Egypt, why did they want to take the Egyptian gold, silver and jewelry?
5-How long was Moses on MT. Sinai getting god's commandments?

Scripture for today-Wisdom … is peace-loving and courteous. It allows discussion and is willing to yield to others … James 3:17 (LB)

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

Sunday october 19, 2008 thought for the day

DO YOU SEE THE MYSTERY MAN?
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Man's mind stretched by a new idea never goes back to its original dimensions-
2-Act out of hope not fear-
3-You must do the thing you think you cannot do-
4-Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere-
5-Whoever gossips to you will gossip of you-

Strange thought-if you think you are a person of some influence, try making someone else's dog mind-

I've learned-remember the banana for when it leaves the bunch it gets skinned-

5 things I want to know-
1-Was there a significance to each plague sent to the Israelites in Egypt?
2-Was it demeaning for Moses to tend sheep after living in pharaoh's household?
3-Why would pharaoh have received Moses and his brother Aaron?
4-Were all the pharaohs Egyptian?
5-How long would it have taken for nearly 2 million Israelites and their animals to leave Egypt?

Scripture for today-Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is, but exhorting one another, and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching-Hebrews 10:25

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

Saturday October 18, 2008 thought for the day

JUST A LITTLE TOO HOT TODAY
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity, an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty-
2-When you reach for the stars you may not quite get one, but you won't come up with a handful of mud either-
3-It is so much easier to be critical than to be correct-
4-If you don't have the strength to impose your own terms on life, you must accept the terms it offers you-
5-Confidence comes not from always being right but from not fearing to be wrong-

Strange thought-letting the cat out of the bag is a lot easier than putting it back in-

I've learned-if you are waiting for something to turn up, you might start with your own sleeves-

5 things I want to know
1-Who was the Pharaoh that decreed all Hebrew baby boys be killed?
2-Was Moses being raised to be a future pharaoh of Egypt?
3-When did Moses know he was Hebrew?
4-Why did Moses go to the land of Midian after killing the Egyptian?
5-Why did God harden pharaoh's heart after each plaque to not let the Hebrew people leave Egypt?

Scripture for today-He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city-Proverbs 16:2

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

Friday October 17, 2008 thought for the day

THE ELECTRIC CAR IS ALREADY HERE!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-When the world pushes you to your knees, you are in the perfect position to pray-
2-The phrase "why worry when you can pray" should be "why worry when you can trust God"
3-Praying isn't telling God how worried, unhappy or bad your situation is but telling God how you will believe and trust him to work things out-
4-If a million people say a foolish dthing, it is still a foolish thing-
5-Wise men talk because they have something to say. fools talk because they have to say something-

Strange thought-good judgement comes from experience and much of that comes from bad judgement-

I've learned-patience is the ability to keep your motor idling while you feel like stripping your gears-

5 things I want to know
1-How could Egypt have had such a more advanced culture than Israel in bible times?
2-Why was Egypt not a nomadic society like Israel in old/new testament times?
3-Why did pharaoh give Jacob's family their own separate land in which to live?
4-Why didn't the Israelites return to Israel from Egypt after the 7 year famine was over?
5-Why would pharaoh's daughter rescue a Hebrew baby from the water?

Scripture for today-Live together in harmony, live together in love, as though you had only one mind and one spirit between you … in humility think more of each other than you do of yourselves. Philippians 2:3-4

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

Thursday October 16, 2008 thought for the day

SO, THAT IS HOW IT WORKS!
Here are my thoughts for today
1-Silence is sometimes the best answer-
2-Don't interfere with something that isn't bothering you-
3-Timing has a lot to do with a rain dance-
4-If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop digging-
5-Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly, and leave the rest to God-

Strange thought-sometimes you get and sometimes you get got-

I've learned-the grass looks greener on the other side but it still has to be mowed-

5 things I want to know
1-Why did God speak to old testament people in dreams?-can or does God do it today?
2-Why doesn't God speak to people in an audible voice?
3-What is the difference in dreams and visions?
4-Whatever happened to Potipher's wife after accusing Joseph of misconduct?
5-Why did God chose to continue the nation of Israel through Joseph's brothers (ten tribes of Israel) when they were so evil?

Scripture for today- Jesus said, “Why do you look at the speck in another’s eye and pay no attention to the log in your own eye? … First take the log out of your own eye, and then you will be able to see clearly” Matthew 7:3-5

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

Wednesday October 15, 2008 thought for the day

NOW YOU KNOW HOW THESE STRIPES ARE MADE
Here are my thoughts for today
1-Every path has a few puddles-
2-When you wallow with pigs, expect to get dirty-
3-The best sermons are lived, not preached-
4-Most of the stuff that people worry about never happens anyway-
5-Don't judge people by their relatives-

Strange thought-how is it that we put a man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage?

I've learned-when God measures a man he puts the tape around the heart instead of the head-

5 things I want to know
1-How do you balance the wrath of God with the love of God?
2-How could Jacob be so blessed when he was a deceiver and conniver?
3-Early biblical marriages had no official ceremony so when did it start?
4-Why did Jacob favor Joseph over his other sons?
5-Why did Jacob give the cloak to Joseph knowing it would cause family jealousy?

Scripture for today-God did not give us a spirit that makes us afraid but a spirit of power and love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7 (NCV)

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

Tuesday October 14, 2008 thought for the day

ZIPPING RIGHT ALONG!
Here are my thoughts for today
1-The roads we take can sometimes be difficult but those are often the ones that lead to the most beautiful views-
2-Pray for blessings, not things-
3-Treat everyone you meet as if they are the most important person in the world because to someone they are-
4-It doesn't take a very big person to carry a grudge-
5-You can't unsay a cruel word-

Strange thought-what disease did cured ham actually have?

I've learned-a marriage may be made in heaven but the maintenance must be done on earth!

5 things I want to know
1-If angels don't have a choice of right or wrong how did Satan choose to rebel against God?
2-If angels do have a choice of right or wrong, don't they need salvation?
3-Why do we hear so little preaching or teaching today about god's wrath?
4-How can a God of love also be a God of wrath?
5-Has history ever seen the extent of God's wrath?

Scripture for today-For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12 (NIV)

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

Monday October 13, 2008 thought for the day

TRAINING FOR THE ADULT WORLD
Here are my thoughts for today
1-Sin cannot be ignored, it must be dealt with-
2-You can't use Jesus's grace and mercy to excuse your sin-
3-It is better to begin in the evening than not at all-
4-Happiness isn't a condition, it is a decision-
5-I do not understand the mystery of grace, only that I meets us where we are but does not leave us where it found us-

Strange thought-Why does a round pizza come in a square box?

I've learned-I still have a lot to learn

5 things I want to know
1-What does thee word "altar" mean?
2-Why was there a bull's horn on each corner at the top of the altar in the old testament?
3-Are angels created with a choice of right and wrong?
4-In the beginning did Satan have a choice of right and wrong or was he predestined for his place?
5-Do scriptures speak more of god's love or god's wrath?

Scripture for today-“Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law [the Word]” (Psalm 119:18)

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

Sunday october 12, 2008 thought for the day

THIS LOOKS LIKE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT!!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Christians have the DNA of Christ-
2-Sin-the big I resides-
3-Rebellion demands no authority-
4-When you have a loving master, independence is over rated-
5-It doesn't count for anything that you sin less than someone else-

Strange thought-why do you have to "put in your 2 cents worth"--it's only a "penny for your thoughts" so what happened to the extra penny??

I've learned-you shouldn't do anything that wouldn't make your mother proud-

5 things I want to know
1-If Ishmael was Abraham's first son, shouldn't he have received the birthright blessing-?
2-How could Abraham send his son and Hagar into the wilderness knowing they could perish?
3-How old was Ishmael when he and Hagar were sent away?
4-Did Abraham ever see his son Ishmael again?
5-How old was Isaac when Abraham went to sacrifice him?

Scripture for today-“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting” (Psalm 139:23-24)

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

Saturday October 11, 2008 thought for the day

TAKE A CLOSE LOOK AT THIS "SHOE"
Here are my thoughts for today
1-Christian living should be worship living-
2-Love is based on what on what I can give-
3-Sin-refusing to give up my right to run my own life-
4-Point your faith back toward home and the father will be waiting
5-God does not condemn, it is sin that condemns-

Strange thought-how important does a person have to be before they are considered assassinated instead of murdered?

I've learned-keep looking ahead-you can't drive a car by looking in the rear view mirror-

5 things I want to know
1-Why does the bible include numerous sinful sexual escapades?
2-Why was God's covenant with Israel conditional?
3-Was it customary of the times for Sarah to give her servant girl Hagar to Abraham so he could father children by her?
4-Did Ishmael and Hagar live with Abraham and Sarah until they were forced to flee?
5-Why would Abraham give in to Sarah's request that he be with Hagar in order for him to have a son?

Scripture for today-Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-24 (NIV)

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

Friday October 10, 2008 thought for the day

THE SUCCESSOR TO THE CELL PHONE
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Living under the law of Moses brings condemnation not love-
2-Little choices can lead to big consequences-
3-There is peace in my despair knowing God has heard my prayer-
4-God uses people who are faithful-
5-Give Satan an inch and he will be your ruler-

Strange thought-can you cry under water?

I've learned-every day you should reach out and touch someone-

5 things I want to know
1-Why was the Tower of Babel called that?
2-Was the Tower of Babel one of a kind or were they common?
3-How big was the Tower of Babel and how high did it reach?
4-Who was the king of Babylon that built the Tower of Babel?
5-Why was God displeased by the tower building?

Scripture for today-I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in me should not abide in darkness John 12:46

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

Thursday October 9, 2008 thought for the day

THIS IS HOW YOU SCRAMBLE EGGS!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-We want to be liked by most everyone-
2-When you come to God, all heaven rejoices-
3-We can be loyal and dependable and still not be a good person-
4-Law based religion does not bring freedom-
5-Legalism brings control and not a relationship-

Strange thought-you only have to do a few things right in your life so long as you don't do too many things wrong-

I've learned-people will obey almost any reasonable request except-"please remain seated until the captain has brought the aircraft to a complete stop at the gate"

5 things I want to know
1-The living creatures that are indigenous to certain continents far from where Noah lived, were they also on the ark? If so, how did they get to the ark and back home again after it dried up or did they come into existence after the flood?
2-Who did the children of Adam and Eve mate with?
3-How long a time was it from the great flood to the tower of Babel?
4-Where in Babylon was the tower of Babel?
5-After the great flood, how did Noah's grandchildren repopulate the earth, if all people had been destroyed who were not in the ark? Did they have children by each other (incest)?

Scripture for today-Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Mark 1:35 (NIV)

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

Wednesday October 8, 2008 thought for the day

IS THIS MAN COMING OR GOING?
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Don't be so busy adding up your troubles that you forget to count your blessings-
2-With one small gesture you can change a person's life-
3-God puts us all in each other life to impact one another in some way-
4-Happy moments, praise God--Difficult moments, seek God--Quiet moments, worship God--Painful moments, trust God--every moment, thank God-
5-When you are angry with a person you are saying you don't like them, when you are angry at what they do you are saying you don't like their actions-

Strange thought-too much of a good thing can be wonderful-

I've learned-no matter how bad it gets, when my child hugs and kisses me and says "Don't worry, everything will be ok!" I know I can make it-

5 things I want to know
1-How could Noah have built such a large ark by himself or did he have help?-Did his boys help?
2-What were the "springs of the great deep" that helped flood the earth?
3-How was Noah able to build the ark without blue prints, special tools and equipment or special skills?
4-What is "gopher wood" and why was it used?
5-Are all animals, birds, reptiles, insects, etc.,a direct descendent of the flood survivors?

Scripture for today-“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything” (James 1:2-4 NIV).

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

Tuesday October 7, 2008 thought for the day

AH!, THESE WERE THE DAYS!!!
Here are my thoughts for today
1-The love of God is like the ocean, you can see it's beginning but not it's end-
2-Having power and control and being politically correct is not more important than having and showing integrity-
3-You can't change what you don't acknowledge-
4-Happiness relies on circumstances, contentment relies on the state of the heart and mind-
5-Maturity is the price you pay for growing up-

Strange thought-knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad-

I've learned-about 90% of the things that happen to me are good and only about 10%are bad, so to be happy I just have to focus on the 90%-

5 things I want to know
1-Did the great flood cover the entire planet or just the populated earth?
2-At the time of the great flood, were all the continents of the earth populated-if so, were these people destroyed because they also had rejected God?
3-It had not rained before the flood so didn't it seem strange to Noah to build a boat on dry land?
4-How did Noah know how to build such a massive boat?
5-Are the ages of some of the old testament men accurate in todays calendar years?-if so, how could they have lived so long?

Scripture for today-“The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 (NIV)

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

Monday October 6, 2008 thought for the day

DO YOU REMEMBER THE DAY LITTLE FEET CRAWLED IN BED WITH YOU?
Here are my thoughts for today
1-What the caterpillar sees as the end, God sees as a butterfly-
2-Want more blessings, then give it away-
3-Relationships demand commitment--great relationships demand great commitment-
4-Sometimes God fixes things but most of the time He sees us through and takes us to the other side-
5-Christians are to be people of faith not people of fear-

Strange thought-price is what you pay, value is what you get-

I've learned-good relationships between me and anyone else boils down to one word--respect!

5 things I want to know
1-The descendents of which child of Adam and Eve were saved in the great flood of Noah's day?
2-If God has foreknowledge, didn't He see that the corruption of today would be worse than in the day of Noah?
3-In what time period did the great flood take place?
4-What was God's purpose for the flood?
5-Did Noah have no grandchildren before the flood?

Scripture for today-A man who refuses to admit his mistakes can never be successful. But if he confesses and forsakes them, he gets another chance. Proverbs 28:13 (LB)

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

Saturday October 4, 2008 thought for the day

THIS GUY IS GRILLIN FOR THE WHOLE GANG!!
Here are my thoughts for today
1-Food always tastes better when shared-
2-We may not always realize that everything we do affects not only our lives but touches others too-
3-A little bit of thoughtfulness shows someone you care and creates a ray of sunshine for both of you to share-
4-Every time you offer someone a helping hand you show a friend you care and understand-
5-Happiness brings happiness and loving ways bring love and giving is the treasure that contentment is made of-

Strange thought-you are only young once but there is no limit to childishness-

I've learned-listen for a beautiful sound, speak a kind word to some person, and do something nice for someone without their knowledge-

5 things I want to know
1-What was it about the "tree of knowledge of good and evil" that was so attractive to Adam and Eve?
2-When Cain founded the land of Nod, where did all the people come from?
3-Where is the land of Nod and is it a real place?
4-Did Abel have any descendents or was he even married?
5-What happened to Cain's descendents?

Scripture for today-“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything” (James 1:2-4 NIV).

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

Friday October 3, 2008 thought for the day

THE VERY LATEST CHARCOAL GRILL
Here are my thoughts for today
1-True love is neither physical or romantic-it is an acceptance of all that is, has been, and will not be-
2-Peace is seeing a sunset and knowing who to thank-
3-Only 2 defining forces have ever offered to die for you-Jesus Christ and the Americana G.I.-one died for your soul and the other for your freedom-thank them both over and over-
4-There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting someone up-
5-There is only one way to succeed in anything and that is to give it your very best-

Strange thought-Money only brings out the basic traits in people-

I've learned-for a happy day, look for something beautiful and bright in nature-

5 things I want to know-
1-Why was Genesis 2:24 stated here as neither Adam or Eve had a father or mother?
2-Since Eve had no mother to teach her about women things, who taught her and Adam?
3-Are there different kinds or ranks of angels?
4-How many names of angels are given in the bible?
5-What kinds of spiritual beings were created by God?

Scripture for today-Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts. Proverbs 4:23 (GNT)

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

Thursday October 2, 2008 thought for the day

PLEASE, GET ME TO THE CHURCH ON TIME!!
Here are my thoughts for today
1-When Satan is knocking at your door simply say-"Jesus, could you get that for me"?
2-The measure of a person is their ability to accept responsibility for themselves-
3-Encouragement is to friendship what confetti is to a party-you always find little pieces of it stuck to you later-
4-Laugh when you can, apologize when you should and let go of what you can't change-
5-Be kinder than necessary for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle-

Strange thought-clouds are high flying fogs-

I've learned-never underestimate the power and potential of the human spirit-

5 things I want to know
1-How do we live under the Holy Spirits control?
2-Is confession necessary to receive salvation?
3-When did eternity begin?
4-What happened to the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve left it?
5-Where are the rivers Pishon and Gibon that flowed through the Garden of Eden along with
Tigris and Euphrates?

Scripture for today-“Don’t be anxious about tomorrow. God will take care of your tomorrow too. Live one day at a time” (Matthew 6:34 LB).

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

Wednesday October 1, 2008 thought for the day-

SO THIS IS WHERE ALL THE SENIOR CITIZENS COME FROM!!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-The best kind of friend is someone you can sit on a porch swing with, never say a word, then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation you ever had-
2-May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human and enough hope to make you happy-
3-Put yourself in the other person's shoes and if that hurts you, it probably hurts them too-
4-The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything, they just make the most of everything that comes their way-
5-When you were born you were crying and all around you were smiling--live your life so that when you die you're the one smiling and all around you are crying-

True thought-it takes 20 years to build a reputation and 5 minutes to destroy it-

I've learned-the little sayings you learned as a child, such as the Golden Rule, are actually important-

5 things I want to know
1-What is the "fruit" that others will know who we are?
2-Did Jesus really drink true wine or just sanctified grape juice?
3-Why don't many Christians have God's "miracle power" demonstrated in their lives?
4-Is the "old man" ever removed from the Christian's life?
5-How do we become filled with God's Spirit?

Scripture for today-Proverbs 27:1 “Never boast about tomorrow. You don’t know what will happen between now and then” (GNT).

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