Thursday April 30, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Depending on wealth for happiness is idolatry and denies the God of heaven-

2-True Christians should purge themselves of the deep desire for more power, prestige and possessions-

3-Becoming wise is an ongoing, life long pursuit-

4-Job's greatest test was not his pain and grief but that he did not know why he was suffering?

5-We must learn to trust in God who is good and not in the goodness of life-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-I didn't like my beard at first but then it grew on me-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Fathers are blessed to be promoted into grandfathers-

 

DID YOU KNOW-EEG stands for electroencephalogram

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How can we do greater things than Jesus did?

2-Does Jesus always do anything/everything we ask for him to do if we ask in his name?

3-How do we ask for something from God that is "according to his will"?

4-How do we make God a part of every area of our life?

5-Does God ever say to us "If you will, I will"-

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What is the proper name for "shelters"?

Today's answer   Succoth   Genesis 33:17

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Mark 16:14

⁴ Later Jesus showed himself to the eleven apostles while they were eating, and he criticized them because they had no faith. They were stubborn and refused to believe those who had seen him after he had risen from the dead.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, as I walk in Your truths, give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your holy name and heed Your still small voice. Help me to walk uprightly and live more by faith, less by sight so that I don’t come to rely only on that which I see with my eyes, but I listen for the voice of the indwelling Holy Spirit. In doing so I am far more likely to follow the truths and principles of Scripture as learned throughout the Holy Word of God. Help me to be faithful, I pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.


MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE LOVE TO SHARE, HEALTH TO SPARE AND FRIENDS THAT CARE!

Wednesday April 29, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The message of Job is that you should not give up on God just because he allows you to have difficult experiences-

2-Faith in God does not guarantee personal prosperity, and lack of faith does not guarantee troubles in your life-

3-If we always knew why we are suffering, our faith would have no room to grow-

4-Often we feel we must say something spiritual and insightful to a hurting friend.  Perhaps what they need most is just our presence, showing we care-

5-We so often want to learn patience instantly-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The squeaky wheel may get the grease, or it may be the first to be replaced-

 

I'VE LEARNED-As a grandfather, my father had silver in his hair and gold in his heart-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Dibble means to drink like a duck-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was getting drunk and naked before his sons the only act of sinfulness in Noah's life?

2-Do we confess our sins or do we confess Jesus as Lord and Savior?

3-Do American Christians take God seriously?

4-Did Jesus do the will of God his father in every life's situations?

5-If God is a trinity, was God incomplete when Jesus was on earth, as well as while the Holy Spirit is here on earth?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What is the proper name for "Small"?

Answer  Zoar   Genesis19:22

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Mark 16:9-13

⁹ After Jesus rose from the dead early on the first day of the week, he showed himself first to Mary Magdalene. One time in the past, he had forced seven demons out of her. ¹⁰ After Mary saw Jesus, she went and told his followers, who were very sad and were crying. ¹¹ But Mary told them that Jesus was alive. She said that she had seen him, but the followers did not believe her.

¹² Later, Jesus showed himself to two of his followers while they were walking in the country, but he did not look the same as before. ¹³ These followers went back to the others and told them what had happened, but again, the followers did not believe them.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, we know there is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. That’s why we cannot choose a man based law that stands in contrast to the Bible, for it will lead us to a spiritual death and we will ultimately spend eternity apart from You and all the untold blessings You have prepared for us in heaven. For those of us who hold to the traditional view of marriage as described and defined from the very beginning, help us not to cave in to cleverly invented arguments or allow the law of man to supersede the law of God in such a grave matter. We want to recognize, honor, celebrate and preserve marriages in general as designed by You, our Creator God. And we also do all that we can, in keeping with our own marital vows, to love, honor and cherish our spouse and preserve our marriage. Through Christ we come to You in prayer. Amen.


LIVE SIMPLY! LOVE GENEROUSLY! CARE DEEPLY! SPEAK KINDLY! LEAVE THE REST WITH GOD!!

Tuesday April 28, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Anger is not necessarily a sin, but actions motivated by anger can be sinful-

2-Anger should be the energy behind good actions not bad actions-

3-The consequences of sin may last a lifetime or longer-

4-A covenant is a promise-

5-Noah was the second father of the human race-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The person who invented the earthquake warning system died.  People were very shaken up about it-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Don't ever forget to say "I love you!" whenever you have the chance, for someday it will be the last time-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Dendrology is the study of trees-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does God keep all his promises?

2-Is there sufficient reason to live by faith?

3-Does the soul leave the body when the body dies, or does the body die when the soul leaves?

4-Does a person's soul exist before their conception?

5-Can you be in love with Jesus and no one know about it?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What is the proper name for Red?

Edom  Genesis 25:30

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Mark 16:4-8

⁴ Then the women looked and saw that the stone had already been rolled away, even though it was very large. ⁵ The women entered the tomb and saw a young man wearing a white robe and sitting on the right side, and they were afraid.

⁶ But the man said, “Don’t be afraid. You are looking for Jesus from Nazareth, who has been crucified. He has risen from the dead; he is not here. Look, here is the place they laid him. ⁷ Now go and tell his followers and Peter, ‘Jesus is going into Galilee ahead of you, and you will see him there as he told you before.’”
⁸ The women were confused and shaking with fear, so they left the tomb and ran away. They did not tell anyone about what happened, because they were afraid.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, we pray for discernment, so that we make wise decisions since You warn us that deceivers have gone out into the world, and if we’re not on our guard, we will be taken in by their deceptive ways. As we read Your Word we learn of those things that are true, honest, good, just and virtuous and we also learn of that which is false, destructive, and misleading. We learn how to detect the enemy though he or she may be dressed in sheep’s clothing and even masquerade as a Christian. But in time their words and their works will reveal who they really are. Keep us on our guard so that we are not taken in by those who prey on undiscerning believers. Instead we want to expose the fruitless deeds of darkness and build up the Kingdom of God. It is in the name of Jesus that we pray for discernment. Amen.


I WISH YOU A DAY FILLED WITH LOVE, LAUGHTER, FORGIVENESS AND THANKSGIVING!

Monday April 27, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God cannot be fooled by satan-

2-"The Lord gives and the Lord takes away, blessed be the name of the Lord"-

3-Christians are to love God for who he is, not for what he gives-

4-Job's suffering was a test for Job and satan, not God-

5-The ark was six times longer than it was wide.  That is the same ratio as used by modern ship builders-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-People who live in stone houses shouldn't throw glass-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Your children need your presence more than your presents-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Degringolade means to "fall and disintegrate."

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does consistent, persistent prayers get God to change his mind?

2-When do you quit praying for something or someone-

3-Is God the father present in our world today or just the Holy Spirit alone?

4-Do genuine miracles still occur today?

5-Are there really angels all around us?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What is the proper name for the meaning of the word "Confused?"

Answer     Babel   Genesis 11:9

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Mark 16:1-3

The day after the Sabbath day, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought some sweet-smelling spices to put on Jesus’ body. ² Very early on that day, the first day of the week, soon after sunrise, the women were on their way to the tomb. ³ They said to each other, “Who will roll away for us the stone that covers the entrance of the tomb?”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, as we embrace the cross of Calvary and apply Christ’s redemptive blood to our hearts we find newness of life. We are no longer bound by the chains that fettered us to sin. What great liberty and boundless joy to know that our names are written down in heaven. If we set our hearts on this world, or declare allegiance to those things which have no eternal merit, we will wear down and lose the joy that comes with newness of life. But as we set our hopes and joys on serving Christ, the joy of our salvation is ongoing, uplifting, and a testimony to all who seek answers that this world cannot provide. Like the early apostles may we, give testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Thank You for raising Christ from the dead so that we can be redeemed and walk in newness of life everyday!  In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

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-

Sunday April 26, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Any Christian who is committed to God should expect Satan's attacks.  Satan who hates God also hates God's people-

2-God's people can overcome Satan's attacks through God's power-

3-Although God loves us, believing in and obeying him do not shelter us from life's calamities-

4-God is fully aware of every attempt by Satan to bring suffering and difficulty on us-

5-God is never surprised by our troubles and is always compassionate-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-What does the word "benign" mean.  It is what you will be after you be eight-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Blood doesn't bind, love does-

 

DID YOU KNOW-An animal epidemic is called an "epizootic"-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When the Holy Spirit comes into our life, why do we still have a struggle with sin?

2-What qualities must a person have that God uses?

3-Should you seek God's power or just wait for God to give it to you?

4-Can you know when God uses you?

5-Who is more likely to see angels, children or adults?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What is the proper meaning for "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me"?

Answer   Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani    Mark 15:34

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Mark 15:42-47

⁴² This was Preparation Day. (That means the day before the Sabbath day.) That evening, ⁴³ Joseph from Arimathea was brave enough to go to Pilate and ask for Jesus’ body. Joseph, an important member of the Jewish council, was one of the people who was waiting for the kingdom of God to come. ⁴⁴ Pilate was amazed that Jesus would have already died, so he called the army officer who had guarded Jesus and asked him if Jesus had already died. ⁴⁵ The officer told Pilate that he was dead, so Pilate told Joseph he could have the body. ⁴⁶ Joseph bought some linen cloth, took the body down from the cross, and wrapped it in the linen. He put the body in a tomb that was cut out of a wall of rock. Then he rolled a very large stone to block the entrance of the tomb. ⁴⁷ And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw the place where Jesus was laid.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, Your Word declares that Jesus rose from the dead. The eyewitnesses to this glorious miracle were initially in disbelief but when they were face to face with Jesus they were filled with jubilant hope. It is because You live that we live also. You’ve put our sin nature to death and raised our spiritual nature to life. And one day our physical nature will give way to death but because of Your power over the grave we will be resurrected to eternal life. Praise be to God, the Lord is risen indeed! Amen.


I WISH YOU LOVE IN YOUR HEART.....PEACE IN YOUR SOUL.....AND JOY IN YOUR LIFE.....ALWAYS!!!

Saturday April 25, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-When we congratulate ourselves for being right, we become proud-

2-Sin has twisted justice and made our world unpredictable-

3-Faith in God is justified, even when our situations look hopeless-

4-To be unshakeable, faith must be built on the confidence that God's ultimate purpose will come to pass-

5-Because God is creator of all angels, both those who serve him and those who rebelled, he has complete power and authority over them-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Scientists have turned back time and end up with emit-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Adversity introduces a person to themselves-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Alma mater  means "bountiful mother"-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does God hear all our prayers?

2-Does humility come from wisdom or experience?

3-Is there free will in heaven?

4-Did God know before creating Adam and Eve that they would disobey him and do what they had been warned not to do?

5-Did Adam and Eve have a sin nature when God created them?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What is the proper name for "bitter"?

Answer-Marah   Exodus 15:23

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Mark 15:38-41

³⁸ The curtain in the Temple^[a] was torn into two pieces, from the top to the bottom. ³⁹ When the army officer who was standing in front of the cross saw what happened when Jesus died, he said, “This man really was the Son of God!”

⁴⁰ Some women were standing at a distance from the cross, watching; among them were Mary Magdalene, Salome, and Mary the mother of James and Joseph. (James was her youngest son.) ⁴¹ These women had followed Jesus in Galilee and helped him. Many other women were also there who had come with Jesus to Jerusalem.

Footnotes:

1. 15:38 curtain in the Temple A curtain divided the Most Holy Place from the other part of the Temple. That was the special building in Jerusalem where God commanded the Jewish people to worship him.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, the message “He Is Risen” resounds beyond the inner walls of the tomb where Jesus’ body no longer lay, for it resounds in our hearts and soars within our spirits nearly 2000 years later.  We serve a risen Savior who is in the world today, who dwells within our hearts, and who reconciles us to You, our Father in heaven. What a joyous and triumphant day we celebrate at Easter and everyday as we acknowledge our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ who died, was buried, and who rose again.  Amen.


TODAY WILL NEVER COME AGAIN. BE A BLESSING. BE A FRIEND. ENCOURAGE SOMEONE. TAKE TIME TO CARE. LET YOUR WORDS AND ACTIONS HEAL AND NOT WOUND!

Friday April 24, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The issue is not the size of your faith but the object of your faith-

2-People often have short memories when it comes to God's faithfulness-

3-Suffering is not always a direct result of personal sin-

4-Prosperity is not always a reward for being good-

5-We must be careful not to judge others who are suffering-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-A terminal illness is when you get sick just before boarding the plane-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Every time you smile at someone it is a gift to that person-

 

DID YOU KNOW-According to author Douglas Adams, a salween is the faint taste of dish washing liquid in a cup of fresh tea-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is Biblical faith a power?

2-Is Biblical faith complicated?

3-Is faith a blind trust on your part?

4-Is there a formula to believing faith?

5-Does confidence build faith or faith build confidence?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What is the proper name for "King of righteousness"?

Today's answer     Melchizedek    Hebrews 7:2

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Mark 15:33-37

³³ At noon the whole country became dark, and the darkness lasted for three hours. ³⁴ At three o’clock Jesus cried in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani.” This means, “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?”

³⁵ When some of the people standing there heard this, they said, “Listen! He is calling Elijah.”
³⁶ Someone there ran and got a sponge, filled it with vinegar, tied it to a stick, and gave it to Jesus to drink. He said, “We want to see if Elijah will come to take him down from the cross.”
³⁷ Then Jesus cried in a loud voice and died.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, our hearts are stirred as we consider the extent of Your love in sending Jesus to die for our sins. As He wept over Jerusalem we see His tender humanity in relation to our sin problem. How grateful we are that Jesus yielded Himself fully to be used as a sin sacrifice, once for all, not just for Jerusalem but for peoples of every tribe and language; for all generations prior to His sacrificial death and for all who follow. We thank You, God, that You made Jesus who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness that You require in order that we might have forgiveness of sins and become joint heirs with Jesus. We walk in newness of life, in the power of the resurrected Christ, with the living hope of eternal life in heaven. Praise You, Father, for this finished work of Christ, that redeems our soul, once and for all! Amen.


SMILE, LAUGH, FORGIVE, BELIEVE AND LOVE, OVER AND OVER AGAIN!

Thursday April 23, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-There are no triumphs without troubles-

2-Trusting God does not mean we do nothing-

3-God never intended for people to profit from others misfortune-

4-Make it a practice to help those in need around you-

5-Sometimes the way we take for granted the very blessings God has given us leads us to forget him-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-What does "varicose" mean?--nearby-

 

I'VE LEARNED-A father is always making his little girl into a little lady and when she is a lady he turns her back again-

 

DID YOU KNOW-A scholar who studies the Marquis de Sade is called a Sadian, not a Sadist-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW-

1-Were all supplies used in building the ark found locally?

2-How were large pieces of wood handled to be put in place in building the ark?

3-Did Noah have contractor or builder skills?

4-Were there any animals on the earth not taken onto the ark?

5-Were any foul or fish taken onto the ark?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What is the proper name for the word "sent"?

Today's answer   Siloam   John 9:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Mark 15:25-32

²⁵ It was nine o’clock in the morning when they crucified Jesus. ²⁶ There was a sign with this charge against Jesus written on it: the king of the Jews. ²⁷ They also put two robbers on crosses beside Jesus, one on the right, and the other on the left. [²⁸ And the Scripture came true that says, “They put him with criminals.” ²⁹ People walked by and insulted Jesus and shook their heads, saying, “You said you could destroy the Temple and build it again in three days. ³⁰ So save yourself! Come down from that cross!”

³¹ The leading priests and the teachers of the law were also making fun of Jesus. They said to each other, “He saved other people, but he can’t save himself. ³² If he is really the Christ, the king of Israel, let him come down now from the cross. When we see this, we will believe in him.” The robbers who were being crucified beside Jesus also insulted him.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, we thank You for the many, many precious saints spread throughout the whole world, who have obtained like precious faith through Your righteousness and the righteousness that comes through our Saviour Jesus Christ. Though we have not seen You, we love You, and though we cannot see You now we are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy for we are among the redeemed who have an inheritance awaiting us in heaven, where no moth, rust or decay destroys. No matter the evil that surrounds us or the temptations that abound we seek to remain steadfast, immoveable and always abounding in the work of the Lord walking in the steps of our Saviour. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.


MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE LOVE TO SHARE, HEALTH TO SPARE AND FRIENDS THAT CARE!

Wednesday April 22, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Doing God's will begins with our desires-

2-Forgiveness is not limited by the amount of sin, but by our willingness to repent-

3-The unread Bible is as useless as a lost one-

4-Sin repeated, but never repented of, invites disaster-

5-Believers today must be careful not to threaten their walk with God by taking on the practices of non believers-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-To keep milk form turning sour, keep it in the cow-

 

I'VE LEARNED-What a child doesn't receive they can seldom later give-

 

DID YOU KNOW-A poem written to celebrate a wedding is called an epithalamium-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What place does confidence play in faith?

2-How many people helped Noah build the ark?

3-What kind of tools were used to build the ark and did Noah already have them?

4-Did Noah work full time (continuously) on the ark?

5-Did God give Noah a blue print to build the ark from?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What is the proper name for"be opened"?

Today's answer  Ephphatha   Mark 7:34

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Mark 15:21-24

²¹ A man named Simon from Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was coming from the fields to the city. The soldiers forced Simon to carry the cross for Jesus. ²² They led Jesus to the place called Golgotha, which means the Place of the Skull. ²³ The soldiers tried to give Jesus wine mixed with myrrh to drink, but he refused. ²⁴ The soldiers crucified Jesus and divided his clothes among themselves, throwing lots to decide what each soldier would get.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Jesus, we consider everything that You went through was for our benefit. Your tender response to betrayal and cruelty serves as an example to us when we are treated unjustly. Your obedience in life and especially Your death on the cross shows us how to remain steadfast in the face of tremendous opposition. You embodied the very teaching You delivered to Your followers as You carried out the will of the Father no matter the cost. Each wound that tore Your flesh brought us spiritual and physical healing.  You were numbered with the transgressors so that we could be numbered with the saints. Because Your death was redemptive in power, the dark cross of Calvary has a wondrous attraction where we witness Your divine sacrifice on our own personal behalf. What wondrous, amazing love; it demands my soul, my life, my all.  Amen.

LIVE SIMPLY! LOVE GENEROUSLY! CARE DEEPLY! SPEAK KINDLY! LEAVE THE REST WITH GOD!!

Tuesday April 21, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Temptation is satan's invitation to give in to his kind of life and give up God's kind of life-

2-You don't have to do evil to gain more experience and learn more about life-

3-When Eve gave into satan's temptation, a knowledge of both good and evil seemed like a good thing-

4-A small sin has a way of growing out of control-

5-Fear is never a good excuse for failing to trust God-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Dew is formed by the sun shining down on the leaves and grass and making them perspire-

 

I'VE LEARNED-A daughter may outgrow your lap, but she will never outgrow your heart-

 

DID YOU KNOW-A necropsy is an autopsy on animals-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-If there were no God, would there be any good in the world?

2-Is casting lots the same as throwing dice?

3-How much faith is enough?

4-Does luck have any place in the life of a Christian?

5-Did Noah know in advance how long it would take to build the ark?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What was the proper name for a little girl?

Today's answer   Talitha     Mark 5:41

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Mark 15:15-20

¹⁵ Pilate wanted to please the crowd, so he freed Barabbas for them. After having Jesus beaten with whips, he handed Jesus over to the soldiers to be crucified.

¹⁶ The soldiers took Jesus into the governor’s palace (called the Praetorium) and called all the other soldiers together. ¹⁷ They put a purple robe on Jesus and used thorny branches to make a crown for his head. ¹⁸ They began to call out to him, “Hail, King of the Jews!” ¹⁹ The soldiers beat Jesus on the head many times with a stick. They spit on him and made fun of him by bowing on their knees and worshiping him. ²⁰ After they finished, the soldiers took off the purple robe and put his own clothes on him again. Then they led him out of the palace to be crucified.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, salvation belongs to You who sits upon the throne and to the Lamb! Words are inadequate to express our joy in knowing that one glorious day we will attend the Wedding Supper of the Lamb because You sent Jesus to be the sacrifice Lamb who provided for our salvation. Though words cannot adequately express our joy, the way we conduct ourselves is an expression of thanksgiving to You. We look forward to that glorious day when we shed these mortal bodies and take on immortality, when we receive our wedding garments which will be robes of white. Until then, we prepare ourselves by praying in the Holy Spirit and keeping ourselves in Your love as we wait for the future wedding supper of the Lamb.


I WISH YOU A DAY FILLED WITH LOVE, LAUGHTER, FORGIVENESS AND THANKSGIVING!

Monday April 20, 2015 thought for the day-from jasper

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-One antidote for depression is to meditate on the record of God's goodness to his people-

2-There is no way to buy eternal life with God.  Only God can redeem a soul-

3-Right conduct can come only from a clean heart and spirit.  Ask God to create a pure heart and spirit in you-

4-You can never please God by outward actions, no matter how good, if your inward heart attitude is not right-

5-A fool does not necessarily lack intelligence for many atheists and unbelievers are highly educated.  Fools are people who reject God, the only one who can save them-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Our four seasons are salt, pepper, garlic and onions-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Banks are not trying to help you by offering you credit,  they are selling a product that makes them money-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Women who wink at men are known as nictitating women-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What does "orthodoxy" mean?

2-If all Christians have the mind of Christ, how is it possible to have so many different church groupings?

3-How is the Christian faith primarily demonstrated?

4-Who is the first to know when you become a Christian?

5-How will others know if we are religious or are Christian?

 

Bible trivia-What is the proper name for "sorcerer," (magician)-

Today's answer-     Elymas  Acts 13:8

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Mark 15:6-14

⁶ Every year at the time of the Passover the governor would free one prisoner whom the people chose. ⁷ At that time, there was a man named Barabbas in prison who was a rebel and had committed murder during a riot. ⁸ The crowd came to Pilate and began to ask him to free a prisoner as he always did.

⁹ So Pilate asked them, “Do you want me to free the king of the Jews?” ¹⁰ Pilate knew that the leading priests had turned Jesus in to him because they were jealous. ¹¹ But the leading priests had persuaded the people to ask Pilate to free Barabbas, not Jesus.
¹² Then Pilate asked the crowd again, “So what should I do with this man you call the king of the Jews?”
¹³ They shouted, “Crucify him!”
¹⁴ Pilate asked, “Why? What wrong has he done?”
But they shouted even louder, “Crucify him!”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, our hearts are stirred as we consider the extent of Your love in sending Jesus to die for our sins. As He wept over Jerusalem we see His tender humanity in relation to our sin problem.  How grateful we are that Jesus yielded Himself fully to be  a sin sacrifice, once for all, not just for Jerusalem but for peoples of every tribe and language; for all generations prior to His sacrificial death and for all who follow. Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!  Amen.


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-

Sunday April 19, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You can tell a lot about a person's character by the way they handle money-

2-When we repent of our sins, God promises to forgive us.  He delivers us from sin's eternal consequences although he does not promise to undo all of sin's earthly consequences-

3-Life is short no matter how long you live-

4-Because life is short, do not neglect what is truly important-

5-Often, blessings cannot be received unless we go through the trial of waiting-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-There is no one alive that is youer than you-

 

I'VE LEARNED-The goal in marriage should be more than friendship. It should be oneness-

 

DID YOU KNOW-When your sink is full, the little hole that lets the water drain, instead of flowing over the side, is called a porcelator-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can you hold heretical views of Christianity and not be aware of it?

2-How much doctrine does a Christian need to know and understand?

3-Does the sanctification of a Christian sacrament depend on the one who administers it?

4-Why does the Bible refer to God as "he"?

5-Does the Bible contain more stories or more doctrine?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What is the proper name for the "son of encouragement"?

Today's answer    Barnabas     Acts 4:36

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Mark 15:1-5

Very early in the morning, the leading priests, the elders, the teachers of the law, and all the Jewish council decided what to do with Jesus. They tied him, led him away, and turned him over to Pilate, the governor.

² Pilate asked Jesus, “Are you the king of the Jews?”
Jesus answered, “Those are your words.”
³ The leading priests accused Jesus of many things. ⁴ So Pilate asked Jesus another question, “You can see that they are accusing you of many things. Aren’t you going to answer?”
⁵ But Jesus still said nothing, so Pilate was very surprised.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father I will not fear for You have redeemed me and called me by name. You know when I pass through the waters and You have promised to be with me; when I cross through the rivers they will not sweep over me. When I walk through the fire I will not be burned for You walk with me. Though trials may engulf me and tempt me to be paralyzed by fear, I can overcome the enemy of fear just as Jesus overcame the power of death. May the resurrected power of Jesus subside my fears and doubts while building my faith and trust in the Holy One of Israel. Amen.


I WISH YOU LOVE IN YOUR HEART.....PEACE IN YOUR SOUL.....AND JOY IN YOUR LIFE.....ALWAYS!!!

Saturday April 18, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Forgiveness has always been a part of God's loving nature-

2-Because God is faithful and his word is dependable, we can rejoice and sing, giving thanks and praise-

3-Because the wicked have no fear of God, nothing restrains them from sinning-

4-In your gratitude for God's love and mercy, don't forget his justice-

5-Anger and worry reveal a lack of faith that God loves us and is in control-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-What did the buffalo say to his son when he left for college--bison-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Having to live with the consequences of our choices teaches us to think and choose more carefully-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The word lethologica describes the state of not remembering the word you want to say- 

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why does faith come from hearing and not other ways as well?

2-Why does the Bible so often seem complex and unclear to those who read it?

3-How do you know when the Bible is to be taken literally or some other interpretation?

4-With all the various interpretations of scripture and various Christian beliefs, how do you determine which is completely true, which have blind spots but which are mostly true, which are marginally true and which are basically false?

5-What sort of language and imagery is appropriate when talking about God?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What is the proper name for Teacher?

Answer for today   Rabboni or Rabbi   John 1:38, 20:16

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Mark 14:66-72

⁶⁶ While Peter was in the courtyard, a servant girl of the high priest came there. ⁶⁷ She saw Peter warming himself at the fire and looked closely at him.

Then she said, “You also were with Jesus, that man from Nazareth.”
⁶⁸ But Peter said that he was never with Jesus. He said, “I don’t know or understand what you are talking about.” Then Peter left and went toward the entrance of the courtyard. And the rooster crowed.
⁶⁹ The servant girl saw Peter there, and again she said to the people who were standing nearby, “This man is one of those who followed Jesus.” ⁷⁰ Again Peter said that it was not true.
A short time later, some people were standing near Peter saying, “Surely you are one of those who followed Jesus, because you are from Galilee, too.”
⁷¹ Then Peter began to place a curse on himself and swear, “I don’t know this man you’re talking about!”
⁷² At once, the rooster crowed the second time. Then Peter remembered what Jesus had told him: “Before the rooster crows twice, you will say three times that you don’t know me.” Then Peter lost control of himself and began to cry.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Omnipotent Father, Your immeasurable love and unending forgiveness are characteristics that only a God like You can dispense, so much so, that even the vilest offender who truly believes will be pardoned by You. Because of Your tremendous example of love and forgiveness toward us, we can also extend our love and forgiveness toward others. As recipients of Your goodness may we be dispensers of Your blessings to those You bring into our lives. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.



TODAY WILL NEVER COME AGAIN. BE A BLESSING. BE A FRIEND. ENCOURAGE SOMEONE. TAKE TIME TO CARE. LET YOUR WORDS AND ACTIONS HEAL AND NOT WOUND!

Friday April 17, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-When we regard God correctly we gain a clearer picture of ourselves-

2-There is a difference between being with unbelievers and being one of them-

3-Don't be trapped by the false security of prosperity-

4-Depend on God for your security and you won't be shaken when worldly possessions disappear-

5-God has shown us that he is willing to forgive because his judgement on sin was satisfied by Jesus' death on the cross-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-When she saw her first strands of gray hair, she thought she would dye-

 

I'VE LEARNED-A word to  the wise is unnecessary-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The word diastima refers to having a gap between your teeth-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Do scriptures play a part in salvation?

2-Does everything in the Bible have to be literal to be true?

3-Why is there so much military imagery and stories of warfare in the Bible?

4-Why was the early church so fussy over women's hair?

5-Why were pigs considered unclean in scripture?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What is the proper name for King of peace"?

Today's answer-King of Salem    Hebrews 7:2

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Mark 14:61-65

The high priest asked Jesus another question: “Are you the Christ, the Son of the blessed God?”

⁶² Jesus answered, “I am. And in the future you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of God, the Powerful One, and coming on clouds in the sky.”
⁶³ When the high priest heard this, he tore his clothes and said, “We don’t need any more witnesses! ⁶⁴ You all heard him say these things against God. What do you think?”
They all said that Jesus was guilty and should die. ⁶⁵ Some of the people there began to spit at Jesus. They blindfolded him and beat him with their fists and said, “Prove you are a prophet!” Then the guards led Jesus away and beat him.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Daily prayer: Father, we thank You for the inspiration of Your Holy Spirit.  May Your Words be impressed upon our hearts as we give regular attention to them through reading and memorizing the Scriptures. We don’t want a casual attitude about Your Holy Word, but rather we want to be earnest students of Your Word genuinely contending for the faith. Help us not to be absent minded when approaching the gospel truths but rather be wholly present that we might partake of all that You have to teach and show us in Your Word. May we never weary of the basics of the gospel or lose the awe and wonder of seeing a life that is changed when redemption takes place. We want to hunger and thirst after righteousness and never lose sight of the old, old story that will be our theme throughout eternity. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.


SMILE, LAUGH, FORGIVE, BELIEVE AND LOVE, OVER AND OVER AGAIN!

Thursday April 16, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Learn to show cheerfulness, even when you don't feel like it-

2-Remember, overnight success takes about fifteen years-

3-Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them-

4-Dishonest communication hinders relationships-

5-If we lie to others we will begin to deceive ourselves-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Those who get too big for their britches will be exposed in the end-

 

I'VE LEARNED-There is a difference between being patient with someone and wasting your time-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The two ends of a magnet are called poles-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Should a Christian's life be a living sacrament?

2-Are true Christians only those whom God has chosen?

3-How does "the fear of the Lord" be the beginning of wisdom?

4-How is faith related to certainty?

5-Is it possible that Jesus didn't actually say a number of things ascribed to him since all the gospels were written 50-100 years later than his lifetime?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What is the place of the skull?

Today's answer    Golgotha

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Mark 14:57-61

⁵⁷ Then some people stood up and lied about Jesus, saying, ⁵⁸ “We heard this man say, ‘I will destroy this Temple that people made. And three days later, I will build another Temple not made by people.’” ⁵⁹ But even the things these people said did not agree.

⁶⁰ Then the high priest stood before them and asked Jesus, “Aren’t you going to answer? Don’t you have something to say about their charges against you?” ⁶¹ But Jesus said nothing; he did not answer.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, like a nurturing eagle, You cover us with Your feathers so that we find refuge under Your protective wings. As we live in daily communion with You we are protected from the snare of the enemy. Therefore we need not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day. Because we have made the Lord Most High our dwelling You have commanded the angels to guard us in all our ways. You will be with us in trouble, You will deliver us and honor us. What greater blessing could we want than to know we are under Your protective, loving care. Thank You, Father, for being all that we need here and now, and providing for our hereafter. Amen.


MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE LOVE TO SHARE, HEALTH TO SPARE AND FRIENDS THAT CARE!

Wednesday April 15, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Never give up on anyone, miracles happen-

2-Never deprive someone of hope, it may be all they have-

3-Be tought minded, but tender hearted-

4-Be kinder than necessary-

5-Keep your promises-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Alot of money is tainted-tain't yours and tain't mine-

 

I'VE LEARNED-The purpose of dating is to find a match, not to fix someome-

 

DID YOU KNOW-A fox's tail is called a brush-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is most human anger a self serving anger?

2-Can you be a feminist and also a christian?

3-Are all Christians God's chosen people?

4-If the Jews are God's chosen people, does that mean that the rest of humanity are second class people? 

5-What does it mean for the Jews to be God's chosen people?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What does "God with us" mean?

today's answer    Immanuel

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Mark 14:53-55

⁵³ The people who arrested Jesus led him to the house of the high priest, where all the leading priests, the elders, and the teachers of the law were gathered. ⁵⁴ Peter followed far behind and entered the courtyard of the high priest’s house. There he sat with the guards, warming himself by the fire.

⁵⁵ The leading priests and the whole Jewish council tried to find something that Jesus had done wrong so they could kill him. But the council could find no proof of anything.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY- 

Father, we want to bless You at all times. May our praise toward You continually flow from our tongues so that it brightens our outlook and even our countenance. May our lives, set apart for your glory, be as neon lights to this darkened world where so many have lost their way. They’ve become slaves to sin and need to be rescued and set free. Enable us to genuinely care for these needy souls, in their lostness and despair, to lovingly guide them to salvation through Christ. No one is too lost, or beyond hope, of find saving grace through Christ Jesus. So we continue to pray, believe, and trust You to save our loved ones before it is eternally too late. In the precious name of Jesus we pray. Amen.


LIVE SIMPLY! LOVE GENEROUSLY! CARE DEEPLY! SPEAK KINDLY! LEAVE THE REST WITH GOD!!

Tuesday April 14, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Compliment three people every day-

2-Watch a sunrise at least once a month-

3-Be the first to say "hello!"-

4-Live beneath your means-

5-Treat everyone like you want to be treated-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-A boiled egg is hard to beat-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Loving people doesn't mean changing them-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The ball on top of a flagpole is called the truck-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can you love yourself too much?

2-Can the making of a religious vow be an idol?

3-Is Christianity a blood religion?

4-How is God's anger like or dislike human anger?

5-What is righteous anger?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who are the "Sons of thunder?

Today's answer    Boanerges  (Mark 3:17)

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Mark 14:48-51

⁴⁸ Then Jesus said, “You came to get me with swords and clubs as if I were a criminal. ⁴⁹ Every day I was with you teaching in the Temple, and you did not arrest me there. But all these things have happened to make the Scriptures come true.” ⁵⁰ Then all of Jesus’ followers left him and ran away.

⁵¹ A young man, wearing only a linen cloth, was following Jesus, and the people also grabbed him.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, today we are thankful for our journey here below. We also thank You for our future heavenly dwelling where we will live in an unshakable kingdom that has no end, where sin and its awful consequences cannot enter, where we will worship You with reverence and awe throughout the myriad of time. How good it is that we can also worship You here with reverence and awe, with thanksgiving and praise even as we live in the midst of a world filled with sin, even as we praise You from a heart that plays tug of war with the enemy of our soul. We want to be purposeful and focus on that which cannot diminish over time, that which has eternal value, and that which will grow our love and devotion to You, our loving Father and Redeemer of our soul. Amen.


I WISH YOU A DAY FILLED WITH LOVE, LAUGHTER, FORGIVENESS AND THANKSGIVING!