Monday August 31, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Scriptures are all about people-

2-God helps the helpless not those who help themselves-

3-If you truly want God to get the glory, you must let him do the fighting-

4-When you complain and grumble as a Christian, it usually occurs because your looking back to easier days-

5-No Christian just happens to move into a wilderness experience-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-A predicament is when an attorney who specializes in medial malpractice suits finds himself in need of major surgery-

 

I'VE LEARNED-The probability of meeting someone you know increases dramatically when you are with someone you don't want to be seen with-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The stress in Hungarian words always falls on the first syllable-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-For the Christian, is killing ever justified?

2-Who decides the difference in killing and murder-

3-Were the Israelites a polygamist society?

4-Are most men of our society guilty of lust?

5-Was commandment 7 (not committing adultery) primarily directed at men or women?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that thou are God in Israel"?

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Luke 8:51-56

⁵¹ When Jesus went to the house, he let only Peter, John, James, and the girl’s father and mother go inside with him. ⁵² All the people were crying and feeling sad because the girl was dead, but Jesus said, “Stop crying. She is not dead, only asleep.”

⁵³ The people laughed at Jesus because they knew the girl was dead. ⁵⁴ But Jesus took hold of her hand and called to her, “My child, stand up!” ⁵⁵ Her spirit came back into her, and she stood up at once. Then Jesus ordered that she be given something to eat. ⁵⁶ The girl’s parents were amazed, but Jesus told them not to tell anyone what had happened.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, You are King, Your throne is eternal; You are the First and the Last. You spoke through Christ Jesus, Your everlasting Son, Christ as God in human form. God, You continue to speak by Your Spirit in Your ageless Holy Word expounding Your own message, now as then. Through the rise and fall of nations one sure faith still holds us fast. You abide, Your Word is unchanging. Though all hell should endeavor to shake this firm foundation built on Your Holy Word, we will never forsake it, for the darkened veil will soon be lifted and we will see You face to face in the fullness of Your glory. Praise be to God!  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 August 30, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God doesn't speak and ask our advice regarding his plan, he simply makes declarations-

2-We need to work with God even as we are working for God-

3-No one unties knots like God does-

4-We don't need to explain the will of God only to obey it-

5-Nothing in this life or the next life is more serious and sobering than the wrath of God-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-When the body is fully immersed in water, the telephone will ring-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Kindness is not an act, it is a lifestyle-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The three best known western names in China are Jesus Christ, Richard Nixon, and Elvis Presley-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does spending time with family and friends qualify for keeping the Sabbath day holy?

2-Did Jesus change the commandment of keeping the Sabbath holy?

3-Does the 5th commandment apply even in cases where children have been victims of parental abuse?

4-Did God give the 5th commandment because the Israelites were not taking care of the elderly but disposing of them?

5-Did the KJV and other translations mistranslate the 6th commandment?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "What shall be the sign that the Lord will heal me, and that I shall go up into the house of the Lord the third day"?

Answer for today       Hezekiah   2 Kings  20:8

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY Luke 8:49-50

⁴⁹ While Jesus was still speaking, someone came from the house of the synagogue leader and said to him, “Your daughter is dead. Don’t bother the teacher anymore.”

⁵⁰ When Jesus heard this, he said to Jairus, “Don’t be afraid. Just believe, and your daughter will be well.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, for us to sit in the heavenlies with Christ is not obtained through our good works, nor can it be purchased with our wealth. We can’t get there because our grandpa was a godly man nor can we be seated in the heavenlies because we went to church every Sunday and memorized many Scriptures. It is because of the great sacrifice Christ made for us that You made us alive together with Him and raised us up with Him, seating us with Him in the heavenly places so that in the ages to come You might show us the surpassing riches of Your grace. We’re undeserving of Your favor but You’re unsurpassed in Your grace and we are the eternal beneficiaries. Thank You, thank You, thank You! Amen.


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

Saturday August 29, 2015 thought for the day

HERRE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-When God says he promises us something, he never forgets-

2-Just because a saying is old doesn't make it reliable-

3-All God asks of any of us is to be available-

4-God doesn't ask us to be exceptional only ready to obey-

5-God is looking for someone with ears to hear his voice, hands to do his will and a heart willing to respond-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-If you change checkout lanes or traffic lanes, the one you were in will always move faster than the one you are in now-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Even the nicest people have their limits-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The KFC slogan "finger-lickin' good" came out as "Eat you fingers off" in Chinese-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-If you mention the name of God in conversation, is that taking it in vain?

2-Did Jesus ever break any of the ten commandments?

3-What is the "Sabbath  day rest" and does it not have any value to Christians today?

4-Is it possible for people of today's cultures to  "keep the Sabbath holy"?

5-Does attending church for 1-2 hours on Sunday qualify in keeping the Sabbath holy?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing on the right hand of God"?

Answer for today       Stephen        Acts 7:56

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Luke 8:45-48

⁴⁵ Then Jesus said, “Who touched me?”

When all the people said they had not touched him, Peter said, “Master, the people are all around you and are pushing against you.”
⁴⁶ But Jesus said, “Someone did touch me, because I felt power go out from me.” ⁴⁷ When the woman saw she could not hide, she came forward, shaking, and fell down before Jesus. While all the people listened, she told why she had touched him and how she had been instantly healed. ⁴⁸ Jesus said to her, “Dear woman, you are made well because you believed. Go in peace.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, we lift our hands to You, our holy God, affirming that You are our refuge and You are our strength. As we pour out our hearts to You we remember that You are faithful, God, forever. In the midst of uncertainty, disappointment, and mystery help us to recall that in circumstances when we can’t trace Your hand we can trust Your heart, since everything You do is for our good and in our best interest, not just for here and now, but for all eternity. 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 August 28, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-We are all a product of our times-

2-Jealousy is comparing the inside of yourself to the outside of others-

3-Jealousy is not what others have but what you think you lack-

4-Envy is a state of ingratitude-

5-Brutality is often driven by fear-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-If you dial a wrong number you never get a busy signal; someone always answers-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Broken crayons still color-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The D in D-day stands for "day".  The French term for D-day is J-jour-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did the Israelites build any of the pyramids for the Egyptians?

2-How long did the Israelites live in Egypt before leaving with Moses?

3-Did Judaism invent the idea of "one God" right from their beginning?

4-Did the original concept of Israel's Yahweh mean the only God or the greatest among many?

5-Did the idea of a single God as the "supreme true God" open the gates of intolerance?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins"?

Answer for today      Peter      Acts 2:38

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 8:42-45

While Jesus was on his way to Jairus’ house, the people were crowding all around him. ⁴³ A woman was in the crowd who had been bleeding for twelve years, but no one was able to heal her. ⁴⁴ She came up behind Jesus and touched the edge of his coat, and instantly her bleeding stopped. ⁴⁵ Then Jesus said, “Who touched me?”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, none of us are 100% humble since we are clothed in these mortal, fallible bodies. But we do know that Jesus is the model of One completely humble in His humanity though supreme in His divinity. He did not consider equality with You, our Father, something to be grasped but took on His personhood as a man and became obedient to death, even death on the cross. We look to Jesus as the supreme example of humility, obedience, and sacrifice. As we clothe ourselves in Your righteousness we will resist pride that is ever before us. Expressing an attitude of humility and thankfulness is the daily antidote for resisting haughtiness and ingratitude. When we acknowledge that everything we have and all that we are is due to Your merciful blessings we are humbled and grateful to You, the Giver of every good and perfect gift. Amen.

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

Thursday August 27, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The question is not really how do I make a living but how do I make a life-

2-Our work should be an extension of our integrity-

3-It is not how I spend my time but how do I spend eternity-

4-Someday is not the eighth day of the week-

5-If you want different you must do different-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act-

 

I'VE LEARNED-When you are hugging a child, be the last one to let go-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The correct response to the Irish greeting "Top of the morning to you" is, "And the rest of the day to yourself."

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why did Moses' wife tell him he was a "bridegroom of blood" to her?

2-Since Moses seemed to be God's spokesman to pharaoh, had God healed him of his stuttering?

3-Why were the specific ten plagues chosen by God to be the ones to cover the Egyptians?

4-Why did it take pharaoh so long to relent and let the Israelites go?

5-Why is there no mention of the pyramids in Exodus?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-
Who said  "Master, behold the fig tree which thou cursed is withered away"?

Answer for today     Peter     Mark 11:21

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Luke 8:40-42

⁴⁰ When Jesus got back to Galilee, a crowd welcomed him, because everyone was waiting for him. ⁴¹ A man named Jairus, a leader of the synagogue, came to Jesus and fell at his feet, begging him to come to his house. ⁴² Jairus’ only daughter, about twelve years old, was dying.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, the alarms have rung loud and clear since Adam and Eve were cast out of the garden of Eden. The battle lines were drawn between the hosts of heaven and hell early on. We thank You for the spiritual armor listed in Ephesians 6 that equips us for battle, both offensive and defensive, as the flaming arrows from the devil are hurled in our direction. We thank You for Jesus, the captain of the spiritual army, who sounds the warning throughout Scripture and through godly and courageous messengers of the gospel. Keep our ears tuned, our minds alert, and our hearts fully surrendered and trusting in You. May our words be in accordance with Scripture and our lives reflect that which we speak so that we consistently “sound a clear call” to follow Your commands and honor You above all others. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

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

Wednesday August 26, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Christians need to be willing to leave the familiar ways of doing things without disturbing the essential message-

2-We must be able to say "no" without having to give a lengthy explanation-

3-A rut is nothing more than a grave with the ends gone-

4-Jesus was either who he said he was or he was the greatest imposter who ever lived-

5-If your walk with Jesus is consistent, all hell will be after you , but all heaven comes to your rescue-

STRANGE THOUGHT-Any tool, nut, bolt, or screw, when dropped will roll to the least accessible place possible-

I'VE LEARNED-The kids who need the most love ask for it in the most unloving ways-

DID YOU KNOW-Rio de Janeiro translates to River of January-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Who was the Pharaoh who put the Hebrews to work building cities and fortifications?

2-Was Aaron older or younger than Moses?

3-Why did Moses wife's (Zipporah) father have three different names?

4-Why did God want Moses to go back to Egypt to lead the Israelites out of Egypt when many years before he had fled as a fugitive from them?

5-When Moses and family were on the way to Egypt, why did God want to kill Moses?

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "What have I done unto thee, that thou has smitten me these three times?"

Answer for today    Balaam's donkey      Numbers 22:28

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Luke 8:38-39

³⁸ The man whom Jesus had healed begged to go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying, ³⁹ “Go back home and tell people how much God has done for you.” So the man went all over town telling how much Jesus had done for him.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, we thank You for productive family members, co-workers, and leaders in the church community and throughout the land. With so much to be accomplished we thank You for those who don’t just point out the need but they get their hands dirty and contribute to standing up, fixing up, cleaning up, and doing that which will benefit many. Help us to be people who are not asleep like others. Instead we want to be awake, sober and vigilant in carrying out the task You set before us including that of being godly messengers who faithfully teach and live by the whole counsel of Your Holy Word. We seek to honor and glorify Jesus Christ in all that we do so keep us self-controlled, alert, and ready. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.


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

Tuesday August 25, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The final proof of greatness comes in being able to endure bad behavior without resentment-

2-There is nothing like an attitude of gratitude to change negative living-

3-It does not matter the way you were-what matters is the way you are now-

 4-Life is a lot like the game of tennis-those who don't serve well end up losing-

5-When there is a breakdown of integrity, we get swamped in lies and cover ups-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you'll have to pee-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Seek respect not attention-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Polish is the only word in the English language that, when capitalized, is changed from a noun or a verb to a nationality-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why haven't archeologists found any evidence of the Israelites who wandered in the wilderness for 40 years.  Certainly there should be much remains of the 1-2 million people having been there?

2-Is there any evidence outside the Bible and the Koran that Moses ever existed?

3-Why isn't Moses mentioned in any of the historical writings of the Egyptian pharaohs? 

4-Who was Pharaoh when Joseph was governor?

5-Who was the pharaoh who ordered the killing of all the Hebrew boys under two?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "Shall I go and call to thee a nurse of the Hebrew women, that she may nurse the child for thee?"

Answer for today      Miriam     Exodus 2:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Luke 8:34-37

³⁴ When the herdsmen saw what had happened, they ran away and told about this in the town and the countryside. ³⁵ And people went to see what had happened. When they came to Jesus, they found the man sitting at Jesus’ feet, clothed and in his right mind, because the demons were gone. But the people were frightened. ³⁶ The people who saw this happen told the others how Jesus had made the man well. ³⁷ All the people of the Gerasene country asked Jesus to leave, because they were all very afraid. So Jesus got into the boat and went back to Galilee.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

  Father, help us to be moved by the plight of those who are prepared to suffer and even lay down their lives for the sake of Christ. We remember them and their families in our prayers and remember them as warriors of the faith, who for the joy set before them are enduring the suffering, shame and agony of their tormentors. As they endure the humiliation they also overcome their suffering and humiliation by the blood of the Lamb. Scores of the persecuted have already received the crown of life in heaven that is rewarded to those martyred for their faith. On Coronation Day when we all gather in heaven we look forward to enjoying earnest fellowship with these tried and true saints of our faith who did not give up their faith nor meeting together with other believers to worship You.  Keep us faithful when tested by fire, we pray in Jesus’ name.  Amen.

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

Monday August 24, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-With prosperity comes the need for integrity-

2-Yelling at the darkness does not make it light-

3-Immediate correction begins with honest admission-

4-Unresolved guilt always magnifies anxiety-

5-Grace is something you can never get, but only be given-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Velcro--what a rip off-

 

I'VE LEARNED-a few kind words can help you a lot more than you think-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Native speakers of Japanese learn Spanish more easily than English.  Native speakers of English learn Spanish more easily than Japanese-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is the story of Abraham and Isaac just a story or an actual event?

2-How many wives did Abraham have?

3-How many children of each wife were born to Abraham?

4-Was Joseph's coat of many colors really that or simply a long sleeved robe?

5-Why is the fate of the valuable Ark of the Covenant never discussed in the Bible?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-
Who said "Lord God, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus?"

Answer for today      Abraham   Genesis 15:2

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 8:30-33

³⁰ Jesus asked him, “What is your name?”

He answered, “Legion,”^[a] because many demons were in him. ³¹ The demons begged Jesus not to send them into eternal darkness.^{[b] 32} A large herd of pigs was feeding on a hill, and the demons begged Jesus to allow them to go into the pigs. So Jesus allowed them to do this. ³³ When the demons came out of the man, they went into the pigs, and the herd ran down the hill into the lake and was drowned.

Footnotes:

1. 8:30 Legion Means very many. A legion was about five thousand men in the Roman army.
2. 8:31 eternal darkness Literally, “the abyss,” something like a pit or a hole that has no end.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, You have called us to live at peace with all people, in as much as it is possible. As people of free will we cannot force reconciliation but we can facilitate reconciliation. Help us to lay aside pride, prejudice, procrastination and preconceived ideas of the outcome and take the first step toward reconciliation. Guide us in this most important endeavor as we attempt to live at peace with all people. In the name of Jesus 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 August 23, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Youth does not preclude usefulness-

2-Externals are not what should count-

3-We choose what holds us in bondage-

4-With authority comes the need for accountability-

5-With popularity comes the need for humility-

STRANGE THOUGHT-I got a job at a bakery because I kneaded dough-

I'VE LEARNED-It is very easy to be different but very difficult to be better-

DID YOU KNOW--More than 26 dialects of Quichua are spoken in Ecuador-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why was it such a bad thing for Ham to see his father naked in his tent?

2-There is no specific historical proof of Abrams' existence outside of the Bible.  Why not?

3-Why is Abrams' birthplace not known for certain?

4-Have the remains of Sodom and Gomorrah ever been located?

5-Is there any doubt that Abraham was a real person?

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said " Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye crucified, both Lord and Christ."

Answer for the day     Peter      Acts 2:36

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 8:26-29

²⁶ Jesus and his followers sailed across the lake from Galilee to the area of the Gerasene^[a] people. ²⁷ When Jesus got out on the land, a man from the town who had demons inside him came to Jesus. For a long time he had worn no clothes and had lived in the burial caves, not in a house. ²⁸ When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before him. He said with a loud voice, “What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg you, don’t torture me!” ²⁹ He said this because Jesus was commanding the evil spirit to come out of the man. Many times it had taken hold of him. Though he had been kept under guard and chained hand and foot, he had broken his chains and had been forced by the demon out into a lonely place.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, I thank you for the “Daniels” of our day. Many of us grew up with fathers and mothers who not only taught us right from wrong, but modeled it daily in their relations with family and others. So many today are growing up without Biblical models or Scriptural instruction which has brought about much confusion about what is right and wrong, true or false. The power of Your inspired Holy Word reveals absolute truth and is taught by examples of people such as Daniel. He didn’t allow fear, pride, or earthly ambitions to compromise his integrity. Even as Daniel stood the test while continually overcoming the tempter, I pray that You, Father, would help us to prove our loyalty to You when faced with daily temptations, especially the temptation to just go with the flow rather than to go with the guidance of Scripture. May our resolve to do good greatly lessen our temptation to do evil. Amen.

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

Saturday August 22, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-In the winter of your struggle believe there will be a spring-

2-On the Good Friday of your darkness remember Sunday is coming-

3-A broken and contrite heart is not the end but the beginning-

4-The most demanding test of all is to survive prosperity-

5-No beast is more savage than man possessed with power-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary--a thesaurus-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Apologies mean nothing if you keep doing what you're sorry for-

 

DID YOU KNOW-In Papua New Guinea, there are villages within five miles of each other that speak different languages-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is there any physical evidence of a flood that could have covered the whole earth?

2-When the great flood receded, what happened to all the drowned carcasses?

3-All the land animals and people were drowned.  Were the creatures of the sea also killed?

4-Are there animals that exist today that were not alive before the great flood?

5-When the water came for the great flood, were there terrible storms with lightning and thunder?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "He must increase, but I must decrease."

Answer for the day        John the Baptist   John 3:30

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Luke 8:22-25

²² One day Jesus and his followers got into a boat, and he said to them, “Let’s go across the lake.” And so they started across. ²³ While they were sailing, Jesus fell asleep. A very strong wind blew up on the lake, causing the boat to fill with water, and they were in danger.

²⁴ The followers went to Jesus and woke him, saying, “Master! Master! We will drown!”
Jesus got up and gave a command to the wind and the waves. They stopped, and it became calm. ²⁵ Jesus said to his followers, “Where is your faith?”
The followers were afraid and amazed and said to each other, “Who is this that commands even the wind and the water, and they obey him?”

PRAYER FOR THE DAY    

Father, our generation seeks more and more knowledge all the while exercising less and less restraint toward that which grieves Your heart. In our information age knowledge is promoted as the key to success, fulfillment, happiness and financial security and yet we see so many educated people lacking in these areas. While higher education is important, godly wisdom and biblical understanding are the foundational tools by which we accept or reject current philosophies, basic principles, human traditions, and the practices of our day. Your Word helps us to interpret knowledge that is ever changing so that we are careful to build our foundation upon You, the unchanging Solid Rock. Any other foundation will sink when the rain falls, the streams rise, and the assaulting winds blow and beat against that which we have worked so hard to build. We choose to love You and have a healthy, holy fear of going against Your prescribed will for our lives. 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 August 21, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Disillusionment comes from putting your complete hope and trust in someone-

2-What you see yourself as, is what you will be-

3-Why God allows evil to exist is a mystery-

4-Gray hair is no sign of maturity nor is youth a sign of immaturity-

5-We are to be grateful, not proud-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Broken pencils are usually pointless-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Remember,What Susie says of Sally says more of Susie than Sally-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Chevrolet tried marketing a Chevrolet Nova in Spanish speaking countries but it didn't sell well because "no va" means doesn't go in Spanish-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What shape was Noah's Ark?

2-Were any of Seth's descendents on the Ark?

3-Were any of Seth's descendents living where Noah was living when he built the Ark?

4-The great flood covered the earth for 150 days.  Did this cover the highest mountain on the earth?

5-Where did the water go when the great flood receded?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "What hast thou to do with peace?Turn thee behind me?"

Answer for today    Jehu   2 Kings 9:19

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Luke 8:19-21

¹⁹ Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see him, but there was such a crowd they could not get to him. ²⁰ Someone said to Jesus, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.”
²¹ Jesus answered them, “My mother and my brothers are those who listen to God’s teaching and obey it!”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, our generation seeks more and more knowledge all the while exercising less and less restraint toward that which grieves Your heart. In our information age knowledge is promoted as the key to success, fulfillment, happiness and financial security and yet we see so many educated people lacking in these areas. While higher education is important, godly wisdom and biblical understanding are the foundational tools by which we accept or reject current philosophies, basic principles, human traditions, and the practices of our day. Your Word helps us to interpret knowledge that is ever changing so that we are careful to build our foundation upon You, the unchanging Solid Rock. Any other foundation will sink when the rain falls, the streams rise, and the assaulting winds blow and beat against that which we have worked so hard to build. We choose to love You and have a healthy, holy fear of going against Your prescribed will for our lives. Amen.

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

Thursday August 20, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-When resisting temptation you must not be confused by the immediate results-

2-One thing about having the right attitude is that with it every day has some sunshine-

3-A positive attitude gets you beyond hurdles into opportunities-

4-God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience but shouts in our pain-

5-Disillusionment is a dangerous slope, it is first with people and then with God-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-He who wants to keep his garden tidy doesn't reserve a plot for the weeds-

 

I'VE LEARNED-It is okay to be a glow stick.  Sometimes we need to break before we shine-

 

DID YOU KNOW-There are about 5000 thousand different languages spoken on earth-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-The Nephilim people should have been destroyed in the great flood but they were still in Canaan during the time of Moses according to the book of Numbers-

2-The offspring of the angelic/human marriages called Nephilim are called "the heroes that were of old, warriors of renown".  What is this referring to?

3-The Nephilm, which literally translates "the fallen ones" were given super human powers.  What were they?

4-How large a group of people were the Nephilim?

5-Should the story of the Nephilim be taken literally?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "He will take your daughters to be confectioneries, and to be cooks, and to be bakers"?

Answer for today    Samuel     1 Samuel 8:13

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 8:16-18

¹⁶ “No one after lighting a lamp covers it with a bowl or hides it under a bed. Instead, the person puts it on a lampstand so those who come in will see the light. ¹⁷ Everything that is hidden will become clear, and every secret thing will be made known. ¹⁸ So be careful how you listen. Those who have understanding will be given more. But those who do not have understanding, even what they think they have will be taken away from them.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, it is only through the sacrificial blood of Your Son that my sins are forgiven. My guilty stains are plunged into the bottom of the ocean never to resurface again. All the adjectives in one’s vocabulary cannot adequately describe the depth of my gratitude for such a complete and selfless act of love. Your redeeming blood sacrifice frees us from the penalty of sin in this life and for all eternity. We thank You for Jesus who freely shed His blood on our behalf.  Amen.


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

Wednesday August 19, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The temptations that accompany prosperity are far greater than those that accompany adversity-

2-Certain things must be so that other things might be-

3-With greater success comes greater trust which leads to greater vulnerability-

4-The greatest character trail you can give your family is moral and ethical self control-

5-There is no sin in the bait, the sin is in the bite-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-When you get a bladder infection, you know urine trouble-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Even great leaders make mistakes-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Buffet is a French word for "get it yourself"-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Who was the Bible's first known polygamist and was it okay?

2-Who were the "Nephilim"?

3-Who were the "Sons of God" in Genesis chapter 6?

4-Could the "Sons off God" have been angels and if so were they righteous angels or immoral fallen angels?

5-Why would angelic creatures have taken human wives to produce children with?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "out of the eater came forth meat, and out of the strong came forth sweetness"?

Answer for today    Samson     Judges 14:14

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY  Luke 8:15

¹⁵ And the seed that fell on the good ground is like those who hear God’s teaching with good, honest hearts and obey it and patiently produce good fruit.

 

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, we see ourselves in the criminals who died on the crosses next to Jesus. We recognize that we were born with a sin problem, some of which we’ve exercised at great length and the potential for further sin is daunting. But You provided a way of escape, a way to unfetter our attraction to sin and lured our hearts instead to that which is holy and righteous. The vilest offender who truly believes in Christ’s salvation is instantly pardoned and assured of eternity in heaven. Thank You for paying in full my debt of sin! How marvelous, how wonderful is my Savior’s love for me!


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

Tuesday August 18, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-In the Christian life the way up is down-

2-Humility is not a false piety-

3-We have to deal with attitudes as severely as we do with actions-

4-Jealousy is never satisfied, it only leads to greater problems-

5-Temptation is an inevitable part of our sinful nature-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-There was  a cross eyed teacher who lost her job because she couldn't control her pupils-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Where there is sin, we can expect suffering to follow-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The most recent year that could be written upside down and right side up and appear the same was 1961.  The next year this will be possible will be 6009-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Genesis says that God caused Cain to always be a wanderer.  It also says he built the city of Enoch.  Did God remove his curse and pardon Cain?

2-Did Cain and Seth with their families live in the same area?

3-How many of their grandchildren did Adam and Eve ever see?

4-Did Adam and Eve live in the same area where their children lived?

5-Why were there no females listed in the descendants of Adam and Eve?  Were there none or weren't they considered important in Jewish history?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "How long halt ye between two opinions?  If the Lord be God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow him?"

Answer for today     Elijah   1 kings 18:21

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    LUKE 8:14

¹⁴ The seed that fell among the thorny weeds is like those who hear God’s teaching, but they let the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life keep them from growing and producing good fruit. (to be continued)

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, Your mercy endures to all generations. Your truths are timeless and Your provisions are abundant to those who call upon your name. Help us to gratefully declare Your faithfulness to our generation so that generations to follow will also call on the name of the Lord and be saved just as we see in the Scriptures. Generation by generation we proclaim the salvation that comes through faith in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.


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

 

Monday August 17, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Vengeance is passion out of control based on hatred-

2-Never repay evil for evil to anyone-

3-God delights in taking nobodies and making them somebodies-

4-The Bible never tells us to look humble-

5-Humility is an attitude of the heart and mind-

 

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

 

I'VE LEARNED-Sin always has its consequences-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Maine is the only state whose name is just one syllable-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When did God create the land of Nod to which he banished Cain?

2-Was the Land of Nod an established civilization when Cain was sent there?

3-Did Cain and his brother Seth have any daughters in their family?

4-Genesis says that Cain built a city called Enoch.  How could he do this as he was a farmer?

5-Who were the people that Cain built a city for?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "My punishment is greater than I can bear"?

Answer for today     Cain     Genesis 4:13

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 8:13

¹³ The seed that fell on rock is like those who hear God’s teaching and accept it gladly, but they don’t allow the teaching to go deep into their lives. They believe for a while, but when trouble comes, they give up.

(to be continued)

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, Your mercy endures to all generations. Your truths are timeless and Your provisions are abundant to those who call upon your name. Help us to gratefully declare Your faithfulness to our generation so that generations to follow will also call on the name of the Lord and be saved just as we see in the Scriptures. Generation by generation we proclaim the salvation that comes through faith in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. 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-

Saturday August 15, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-When God wants to do an impossible task, he takes an impossible person and crushes him to make him ready-

2-It is doubtful if God can bless a a man greatly until he has allowed him to be hurt deeply--

3-Your stubborn will does not intimidate God-

4-Hurting people gain a perspective that those who have not yet been hurt lack-

5-God is never late, but he does seem to delay his involvement longer than we may prefer-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-I did a theatrical performance about puns.  It was a play on words-

 

I'VE LEARNED-We must not let the desire for personal gain distract us from our spiritual purpose-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Quisling is the only word in the English language to start with "quis"-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Could God have created more or additional people before or after Adam and Eve?

2-Should the Genesis story of creation and first family be viewed as literal and complete?

3-Who was Cain's wife and where would she have come from?

4-Are there lapses of information and mysterious blind spots in the Genesis story of the first family?

5-Did Cain and family always live in the land of Nod?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "Get thee from me, take heed to thyself, see my face no more; for in that day thou seest my face thou shalt die."

Answer for the day     Pharaoh   Exodus 10:28

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY      Luke 8:9-12

⁹ Jesus’ followers asked him what this story meant.

¹⁰ Jesus said, “You have been chosen to know the secrets about the kingdom of God. But I use stories to speak to other people so that:

‘They will look, but they may not see.
    They will listen, but they may not understand.’ Isaiah 6:9

¹¹ “This is what the story means: The seed is God’s message. ¹² The seed that fell beside the road is like the people who hear God’s teaching, but the devil comes and takes it away from them so they cannot

 believe it and be saved. (to be continued)

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, we look into the book of Daniel and see that the Babylonian society in which he was held captive, from youth through old age, was godless and hostile to those seeking to live in obedience to You. Nevertheless Daniel prayed openly and faithfully to You, never forsaking the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. He did not seek to fit into the Mindset of his society but was intentional in standing apart from the Babylonian gods as a follower of the one true God. Today we have many brothers and sisters who follow Christ; we have the Scripture that teaches us to say no to ungodliness and worldly passions; we have living examples throughout Scripture and history of those who courageously remained faithful to the end, and we have the infilling of the Holy Spirit which strengthens us daily in our Christian walk. When the Son of Man comes back to find faithfulness on the earth, may we be among that number. 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 August 14, 2015 thought for the day

THIS IS WHAT GOD'S CHILDREN SHOULD BE ALL ABOUT!!!

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The word "luck" has no place in the language of a Christian-

2-In the final analysis, God is God and he will have his way when he pleases and for his glory-

3-The workings of God in our lives are not related to our clocks but rather to our crises-

4-Often when something looks like the absolute end it is really a new beginning-

5-All walls fall eventually-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-I'm reading a book about anti gravity.  I just can't put it down-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Doing right is better than doing well-

 

DID YOU KNOW-No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver, or purple-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was Cain's banishment to Nod basically a life sentence of hard living?

2-Did Adam and Eve have other children not mentioned in Genesis?

3-Did Adam and Eve have any daughters?

4-Where did Adam and Eve's grandchildren come from?  Did their boys commit incest with a sister in order to have families of their own.  If so, was it not considered wrong?

5-When were weddings first established?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid"?

Answer for today    Adam     Genesis 3:10

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Luke 8:4-8

⁴ When a great crowd was gathered, and people were coming to Jesus from every town, he told them this story:

⁵ “A farmer went out to plant his seed. While he was planting, some seed fell by the road. People walked on the seed, and the birds ate it up. ⁶ Some seed fell on rock, and when it began to grow, it died because it had no water. ⁷ Some seed fell among thorny weeds, but the weeds grew up with it and choked the good plants. ⁸ And some seed fell on good ground and grew and made a hundred times more.”
As Jesus finished the story, he called out, “Let those with ears use them and listen!”

 

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, knowing that Jesus is the Prince of Peace I pray for His peace to fall upon our land. We pray that many will turn to You today and accept that wonderful reconciliation You freely offer. That is the first step to all other types of peace. We pray for relational peace among our countries, families, and churches. We pray for inward, emotional peace, especially for our brothers and sisters affected by these wars. We pray for those suffering loss from yesterday’s brutal attack at two military recruitment centers. We look forward to that time spoken of when the whole world will be at rest and in peace. But until that hour we serve You faithfully today as we seek to be peacemakers for Your glorious kingdom. Amen.


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