Monday November 30, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Affluence makes us dependent on ease and comfort-

2-I like the things money can buy but I love the things money can't buy-

3-Praying together out loud is the most intimate form of communication-

4-Faith overcomes doubt-

5-It is not the size of the man in the fight, it is the fight in the man that determines the outcome-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-It is easy to identify people who can't count to 15.  They are in front of you at the express checkout lane-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Don't write something you don't want others to read-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Coffee is the second largest item of international commerce in the world-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When we come to Jesus seeking forgiveness, when are we cleansed from our sins both past and present?

2-How can it be all right to look at the things that are wrong to do?

3-Why is it the role of women in the church has become such an issue today in some Christian groups?

4-Are we fooling ourselves when we equate conservative values with Godly values?

5-Originally, Christians were very different from the society they lived in.  Is that true of Christians today?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage is from what old testament book-"Every first born male shall be given to the Lord"?    Luke 2:23

Answer for today       Exodus 13:2

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY      Luke 16:26-31

²⁶ Besides, there is a big pit between you and us, so no one can cross over to you, and no one can leave there and come here.’ ²⁷ The rich man said, ‘Father, then please send Lazarus to my father’s house. ²⁸ I have five brothers, and Lazarus could warn them so that they will not come to this place of pain.’ ²⁹ But Abraham said, ‘They have the law of Moses and the writings of the prophets; let them learn from them.’ ³⁰ The rich man said, ‘No, father Abraham! If someone goes to them from the dead, they would believe and change their hearts and lives.’ ³¹ But Abraham said to him, ‘If they will not listen to Moses and the prophets, they will not listen to someone who comes back from the dead.’”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Father, we thank You for the redeeming blood of Jesus that imparts mercy and pardon for my sins. Wretched as I may be, Your mercy is greater! Only a God like You chooses to delight in expressing mercy to the undeserving masses that defy Your Holy Name. Thank You for reaching me in the depth of my sin and raising me to the height of Your Holiness – it’s only through Your blood and it’s only through Your mercy that I come and You joyfully welcome me! Words cannot express my eternal gratitude for such indescribable love.

 

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 November 29, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Imitation is not duplication-

2-Hype is not holiness-

3-God is greater than my tragedy-

4-If you reject God's provision you reject God-

5-Sometimes God lets us struggle with the oars of our boat of life until we recognize our dependence on him-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-A printer consists of three main parts-the case, the jammed paper tray and the blinking red light-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Spend time with people who are a little better than you-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Coffee is the world's most popular stimulant-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What makes me a Christian?

2-When does the believer receive the Holy Spirit-at the time of receiving Jesus as their savior or at some later time?

3-Do we have to ask God to give us the Holy Spirit?

4-How do we know God is at work in our life?

5-What does scripture mean saying "I live in him and he lives in me?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage is from what old testament book- "I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered"?  Mark14:27

Answer for the day   Zechariah 13:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Luke 16:19-25

¹⁹ Jesus said, “There was a rich man who always dressed in the finest clothes and lived in luxury every day. ²⁰ And a very poor man named Lazarus, whose body was covered with sores, was laid at the rich man’s gate. ²¹ He wanted to eat only the small pieces of food that fell from the rich man’s table. And the dogs would come and lick his sores. ²² Later, Lazarus died, and the angels carried him to the arms of Abraham. The rich man died, too, and was buried. ²³ In the place of the dead, he was in much pain. The rich man saw Abraham far away with Lazarus at his side. ²⁴ He called, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me! Send Lazarus to dip his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am suffering in this fire!’ ²⁵ But Abraham said, ‘Child, remember when you were alive you had the good things in life, but bad things happened to Lazarus. Now he is comforted here, and you are suffering.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Father God, You physically reign in a place invisible to my eyes while Your Holy Spirit with His invisible qualities is at work deep within my heart. Though I cannot see You I recognize Your masterful handiwork. Though I cannot touch You I feel Your divine presence. Only a God like You is great enough to mastermind the universe, yet small enough to live within my heart. Father, You have made Your wonders to be remembered and appreciated. You are gracious and compassionate; Your presence is seen and felt everywhere. I acknowledge You as the Creator of the universe and the Light of my life, for You are my Lord and Master from eternity past to all eternity future.  Amen.

 

I WISH YOU LOVE IN YOUR HEART-PEACE IN YOUR SOUL- JOY IN YOUR LIFE-ALWAYS-

Saturday November 28, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Enthusiasm is self confidence in action-

2-Jesus is the center of your joy-

3-If you don't submit to the authority of God, he will allow another authority to come over you-

4-It is not what you lost that is important but what you have left-

5-God loves you for who you are not what you did or didn't do-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-A rut is a grave with both ends open-

 

I'VE LEARNED-When in doubt, smile-

 

DID YOU KNOW-More than 200 varieties of watermelon are grown in the United States-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How do we know who is the anointed of God?

2-What are the evidences of spirit filled power today?

3-Is there something wrong with us if we don't consistently manifest the Holy Spirit's presence and power?

4-How do I finish this sentence, "I am filled with the Holy Spirit when_________"?

5-Is becoming a Christian limited solely to knowing Jesus the Christ?

 

Bible trivia-This new testament passage is from what old testament book-"Hear, Oh Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord"?     Mark 12:29

Answer for today    Deuteronomy 6:4

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 16:16-17

¹⁶ “The law of Moses and the writings of the prophets were preached until John came. Since then the Good News about the kingdom of God is being told, and everyone tries to enter it by force. ¹⁷ It would be easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for the smallest part of a letter in the law to be changed.

 

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 my behalf.  Amen.

 

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

Friday November 27, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The heart is more important than the hand in serving other-

2-Those wanting to avoid hell want religion, those in hell want God-

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

4-Everyone knows they will die, but most people live like they will live forever-

5-The problem with trying times is that we quit trying-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-You can't win them all but you sure can lose them all-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Be happy with what you have while working on what you want-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Tomatina is the legendary Spanish tomato throwing festival-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How have persecuted Christians over the centuries been able to endure suffering for God?

2-Should we ever pray to the Holy Spirit?

3-How many classifications of sin are there?

4-Other than the crucifixion scenario, did Jesus ever suffer?

5-How can I experience the power of the Holy Spirit?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage is from what old testament book-"For everyone shall be salted with fire, and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt"  

  Mark 9:49

Answer for today       Leviticus 2:3

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 16:14-15

¹⁴ The Pharisees, who loved money, were listening to all these things and made fun of Jesus. ¹⁵ He said to them, “You make yourselves look good in front of people, but God knows what is really in your hearts. What is important to people is hateful in God’s sight.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Father, we enjoy positive results and favorable comments when we do good. But there are many times that we do good or take a position, in accordance to the Bible, that results in our being ridiculed, mocked, leaving us conflicted within our emotions. Would You increase the importance of eternity in our hearts so that we don’t become weary of doing good and always expect reward here and now. Help us to remember, in many instances, the proper time that we reap a harvest will not be on this side but on the other side of eternity. Above all, remind us through Your Holy Spirit, that we choose to do good because it pleases You. May the fulfillment of pleasing You be of much greater importance than pleasing or impressing those among us. We pray this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

 

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

Thursday November 26, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You can know that God loves you, but unless you are willing to love him with obedience and submission you will never experience the fullness of his peace-

2-When we let the sun go down on our anger, we then fall out of love with the one we are angry with-

3-There's got to be a morning after, if I can hold on through the night, I have a chance to find the sunshine, if I keep looking for the light-

4-What love cannot solve it will endure with sweetness-

5-What we do not resolve we repeat-

STRANGE THOUGHT-You know you are getting old when you realize that your parents were right about almost everything-

I'VE LEARNED-If your mother says "You'll regret it" you probably will-

DID YOU KNOW-Pineapples do not ripen after they have been picked-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1- Once we are saved, is it a daily choice to stay saved?

2-How does our sin condemn us?

3-Can the old sinful nature ever be completely and permanently removed from our life?

4-How do you know when you are being "prompted by the Holy Spirit"?

5-What was the "image of God" in which Adam and Eve were created?

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage is from what old testament book-"Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched"?    Mark 9:48

Answer for today    Isaiah 66:24

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Luke 16:13

¹³ “No servant can serve two masters. The servant will hate one master and love the other, or will follow one master and refuse to follow the other. You cannot serve both God and worldly riches.”

PRAYER FOR THE DAY       

In thanksgiving we lift our voices of praise from grateful hearts, Father, as we sing songs of praise and adoration to You, our blessed King.  Whether in seasons of prosperity or in seasons of want we find Your grace sufficient to meet each one of our needs.  You guide us, protect us, and You provide for us as we journey here below.  Every good and perfect gift comes from Your hand.  Thank You, faithful Father!  Amen.


MAY YOU ALWAY HAVE LOVE TO SHARE, HEALTH TO SPARE AND FRIENDS THAT CARE-

Wednesday November 25, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Love is not always blind, nor should it be-

2-God can use a set back to move you ahead-

3-More of Thee, less of me-

4-If we are going to be effective for God, we must have good self esteem-

5-To know is to be able to act-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-It is better to be in a hole than to be in a rut-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Seek respect rather than popularity, quality rather than luxury-

 

DID YOU KNOW-More than a third of all pineapples come from Hawaii-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How do I know I am led by the Spirit of God and not something else?

2-What does the Bible mean saying "The days are evil"?

3-How does God lead us today?

4-What is the most difficult thing in following Jesus?

5-Does the blood of Jesus or the person of the Holy Spirit free me from sin?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage is from what old testament book-"For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife, and they shall be one flesh:       Mark 10:7-8

Answer for today    Genesis 2:24

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   LUKE 16:9-12

 

⁹ “I tell you, make friends for yourselves using worldly riches so that when those riches are gone, you will be welcomed in those homes that continue forever. ¹⁰ Whoever can be trusted with a little can also be trusted with a lot, and whoever is dishonest with a little is dishonest with a lot. ¹¹ If you cannot be trusted with worldly riches, then who will trust you with true riches? ¹² And if you cannot be trusted with things that belong to someone else, who will give you things of your own?

 

 

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Jesus, just like the shepherd willingly lays his life down for his sheep, You also willingly laid down Your life for us. You took on our adversary, the devil, who takes people captive for his own diabolical plans. You struck down the devil’s scheme to enslave and devour us, and his plan for death and the grave. Instead You became to the doorway to the Father when You told the disciples, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father but by me.” We thank You for being the door to our eternal salvation, when You laid down Your life for us, through Your shed blood. Amen.

 

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

Monday November 23, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-All I have seen teaches me to trust the creator for all I have not seen-

2-A child is someone who passes through your life and then disappears into an adult-

3-Don't shed fresh tears over old wounds-

4-Being a Biblical Christian is more than being a cultural Christian-

5-You cannot accept Christ and also hold on to worldly ways-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Working vacation-

 

I'VE LEARNED-We must never treat God as common or ordinary-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Orange juice helps the body absorb  iron easily when consumed with a meal-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How do we "glorify God" in our body?

2-Is the term "be filled with the spirit" a command or a goal?

3-Can we be filled with the Holy Spirit while we have unconfessed sin in our life?

4-Is "being filled with the presence of God" the same as "being filled with the Holy Spirit"?

5-What is an authentic Christian life?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage is from what old testament book-"That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them"     Mark 4:12

Answer for today     Isaiah 6:9

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY        Luke 16:1-4

16 Jesus also said to his followers, “Once there was a rich man who had a manager to take care of his business. This manager was accused of cheating him. ² So he called the manager in and said to him, ‘What is this I hear about you? Give me a report of what you have done with my money, because you can’t be my manager any longer.’ ³ The manager thought to himself, ‘What will I do since my master is taking my job away from me? I am not strong enough to dig ditches, and I am ashamed to beg. ⁴ I know what I’ll do so that when I lose my job people will welcome me into their homes.’

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Father, You created us to be people who function and thrive by light.  Your placement of the sun by day and the moon by night is the way You provide for our physical needs enabling us to see clearly as we carry out our multitude of duties.  As important as light is for the eyes to see, it is even more essential that the eyes of our heart see the magnificent light of Your glory.  As we walk in Your light we will be able to discern that which is evil from that which is good.  We know that goodness cannot partner with wickedness for there is no harmony between You and the devil so help us to be consistent not only in what we speak but the manner in which we live so that the fruit of light is evident in all we do.  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 November 22, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-I don't know what God is going to do but he is still God-

2-Isn't it amazing what God can do and does do with our limited surrender-

3-Anger can only exist in a state of unforgiveness-

4-Anger blocks forgiveness and forgiveness negates anger-

5-Wise people learn from their mistakes-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Work party

 

I'VE LEARNED-While romance keeps a marriage interesting, it is commitment that keeps romance from dwindling away-

 

DID YOU KNOW-In Ivrea, Italy, thousands of citizens celebrate the beginning of Lent by throwing oranges at one another-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-In the New Testament, why are the words "tax collector" and "sinner" used together?

2-Do we need to ask God everyday for the presence of the Holy Spirit?

3-Does the power of the Holy Spirit in us primarily free us from our past or free us to become a child of God?

4-Is the filling of the Holy Spirit primarily to cleanse us from our sin or to enable us to live the Christian life?

5-What does the Bible mean saying "Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit"?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage is from what old testament book-"The voice of one crying in the wilderness, prepare ye the way of the Lord"?  Mark 1:3

Answer for today    Isaiah 40:3

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Luke 15:25-32

²⁵ “The older son was in the field, and as he came closer to the house, he heard the sound of music and dancing. ²⁶ So he called to one of the servants and asked what all this meant. ²⁷ The servant said, ‘Your brother has come back, and your father killed the fat calf, because your brother came home safely.’ ²⁸ The older son was angry and would not go in to the feast. So his father went out and begged him to come in. ²⁹ But the older son said to his father, ‘I have served you like a slave for many years and have always obeyed your commands. But you never gave me even a young goat to have at a feast with my friends. ³⁰ But your other son, who wasted all your money on prostitutes, comes home, and you kill the fat calf for him!’ ³¹ The father said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that I have is yours. ³² We had to celebrate and be happy because your brother was dead, but now he is alive. He was lost, but now he is found.’”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Father, we cannot remain neutral but must stand for that which is good or we will fall for that which is evil.  Help us, as believers, to cling to that which is good even when it comes at great sacrifice. With the aid of Your Holy Spirit, we will be keenly discerning of the spirits of this age. Philosophies of this world must never trump principles from the Word. We look to You alone, for “There is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” In the name of Jesus we pray.  Amen.

 

I WISH YOU LOVE IN YOUR HEART-PEACE IN YOUR SOUL- JOY IN YOUR LIFE-ALWAYS-

Saturday November 21, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Every Christian needs to find someone to submit to (be accountable to)-

2-The wounds of a friend are better than the praise of an enemy-

3-One reason we don't anticipate the return of Jesus is because we have it so good today-

4-God can even bless a grudging obedience-

5-Victory is not getting your own way in your life, it is getting God's way in your life-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-wickedly good-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Those who pursue money's empty promises will one day discover that they have nothing because they are spiritually bankrupt-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Seeds are missing from a navel orange.  The bigger the navel, the sweeter the orange-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can you be angry and never show it?   

2-How do we know if we are meek or humble? 

3-Had Jesus ever ridden a horse or donkey prior to riding a colt into Jerusalem?

4-Is meekness always weakness?

5-Is it selfish to be concerned with liking yourself?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage is from what old testament book-"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"        Matthew 27:46

Answer for today      Psalm 22:1

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Luke 15:20-24

²⁰ So the son left and went to his father.

“While the son was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt sorry for his son. So the father ran to him and hugged and kissed him. ²¹ The son said, ‘Father, I have sinned against God and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ ²² But the father said to his servants, ‘Hurry! Bring the best clothes and put them on him. Also, put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. ²³ And get our fat calf and kill it so we can have a feast and celebrate. ²⁴ My son was dead, but now he is alive again! He was lost, but now he is found!’ So they began to celebrate.

 

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Jesus, the theme of the great banquet parable calls to mind another parable where You challenge the conventional way of thinking while forthrightly telling Your listeners, “The first shall be last and the last shall be first.” We see a lot of people who’ve been invited to the banquet table to eat of the Bread of Life. Some have tasted and seen that the Lord is good while others continue to crave the pleasures of this world instead. You are the Bread of Heaven that nurtures our spiritual hunger and the Living Water that quenches our eternal thirst! Our lives will never be the same as they were before we drew from Your well of salvation. Since Your well is bottomless with Your supply unending we invite all who seek eternal life, for there is still room because You are not willing that any should perish but that all would come to repentance.  We especially pray for wayward loved ones today, particularly those who have abandoned their family roots. Father, lead them back to their home where there is always a place at the table and in the hearts of those who remain. We’re so thankful You’re in the restoration business where hearts are mended and families reunited for Your glory. We thank You in advance for answered prayer. Amen.

 

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

Friday November 20, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-We get used to what we used to be in love with-

2-Love shows itself through giving-

3-Some people marry an ideal and get a raw deal and live in an ordeal-

4-God can't take you where you are not willing to go-

5-Pride makes you think you are invincible-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-virtual reality-

 

I'VE LEARNED-The love of money is sinful because we trust money rather than God to solve our problems-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Lemons contain more sugar than strawberries-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Where was Lazarus' soul the four days he was in the grave?

2-How do you "practice the presence of God?"

3-Is there a difference in being quiet and being still?

4-Is a Sabbath rest a physical rest, mental/emotional rest or a spiritual rest?

5-What does "much love" look like?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage is from what old testament book- "He trusted in God; let him deliver him now"     Matthew 27:43

Answer for today    Psalm 22:8

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Luke 15:11-19

¹¹ Then Jesus said, “A man had two sons. ¹² The younger son said to his father, ‘Give me my share of the property.’ So the father divided the property between his two sons. ¹³ Then the younger son gathered up all that was his and traveled far away to another country. There he wasted his money in foolish living. ¹⁴ After he had spent everything, a time came when there was no food anywhere in the country, and the son was poor and hungry. ¹⁵ So he got a job with one of the citizens there who sent the son into the fields to feed pigs. ¹⁶ The son was so hungry that he wanted to eat the pods the pigs were eating, but no one gave him anything. ¹⁷ When he realized what he was doing, he thought, ‘All of my father’s servants have plenty of food. But I am here, almost dying with hunger. ¹⁸ I will leave and return to my father and say to him, “Father, I have sinned against God and against you. ¹⁹ I am no longer worthy to be called your son, but let me be like one of your servants.”’

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, You are the Giver of all good things. You have given us so much and we are indeed grateful. Move upon our hearts to be generous with our resources. When we’re tempted to look at other’s possessions in comparison to our own, bring to our mind those who have less rather than those who have more. This will help us to be more prayerful and generous toward those who are without. It will also help us to be less whining and more content with what we have. Amen.

 

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

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Thursday November 19, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Christ means "the anointed one", so Jesus Christ means "Jesus the anointed one"-

2-Be the kind of person you are looking for in a mate-

3-God's blessings does not come from our own efforts but by his goodness-

4-Whatever you pursue, you worship-

5-God never seeks something or someone he cannot find-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Twelve ounce pound cake-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Most people agree we learn more about God from difficult times than from happy times-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Grapes explode when you put them in the microwave-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is God absent from a church that is dying?

2-How did Mary, Martha and Lazarus become such good friends with Jesus?

3-Why was the resurrection of Lazarus only recorded in the book of John?

4-Was Lazarus' parents no longer alive when he died?

5-Does Jesus weep when I am in pain or suffering?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage is from what old testament book-"They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots"     Matthew 27:35

Answer for today    Psalm 22:18

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Luke 15:8-10

⁸ “Suppose a woman has ten silver coins, but loses one. She will light a lamp, sweep the house, and look carefully for the coin until she finds it. ⁹ And when she finds it, she will call her friends and neighbors and say, ‘Be happy with me because I have found the coin that I lost.’ ¹⁰ In the same way, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God when one sinner changes his heart and life.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Heavenly Father, with great anticipation, I look forward to the crowning day when I will be among Your faithful followers!  I am so eager to join brothers and sisters of every nation where we will at last speak one language, the language of heaven. With one voice we  will exalt the Lamb of God who sits upon the throne proclaiming, Amen!  Praise and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God for ever and ever. Amen!

 

MAY YOU ALWAY HAVE LOVE TO SHARE, HEALTH TO SPARE AND FRIENDS THAT CARE-

Wednesday November 18, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Easter is the rest of the Christmas story-

2-Leave what was and walk into what will be and feel the healing-

3-Forgiveness allows you to live in the future and not in the past-

4-To disagree is not to attack-

5-Victory over our problems often comes through our mouth-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Tight slacks-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Money talks, and it can confuse those who would otherwise judge fairly-

 

DID YOU KNOW-a cucumber consists of 96 percent water-(I STILL DON'T LIKE THEM!)

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can we know who God is without knowing who Jesus is?

2-Is God a person as we are a person or a spirit person?   

3-Before Jesus came to the earth, was he a person as we are a person?

4-What is righteousness?

5-How often do we covet something and call it something else?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage is from what old testament book-"The Lord said unto my Lord,sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies they footstool"-          Matthew 22:44

Answer for today     Psalm 110:1

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 15:1-7

15 The tax collectors and sinners all came to listen to Jesus. ² But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law began to complain: “Look, this man welcomes sinners and even eats with them.”

³ Then Jesus told them this story: ⁴ “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep but loses one of them. Then he will leave the other ninety-nine sheep in the open field and go out and look for the lost sheep until he finds it. ⁵ And when he finds it, he happily puts it on his shoulders ⁶ and goes home. He calls to his friends and neighbors and says, ‘Be happy with me because I found my lost sheep.’ ⁷ In the same way, I tell you there is more joy in heaven over one sinner who changes his heart and life, than over ninety-nine good people who don’t need to change.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Father, there is gladness in our hearts when we express our praise to You. We don’t want a complaining heart that dwells on that which one does not have, but we desire a thankful heart that appreciates all that has been given to us. We have continuous evidence of Your grace in every area of our life including that of our fellow brothers and sisters who have forsaken the world and surrendered their all to You. May we be eager to reveal Your grace to others as You continue the lifelong work of replacing our old nature by transforming it into the likeness of Your Son, Jesus Christ. May we be found faithful with steadfast purpose all the days of our life. Amen

 

 

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

Tuesday November 17, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-We know we really don't have control over our future but our day timers give us the illusion we do-

2-What Abel began with the first sacrifice Jesus completed with his sacrifice-

3-The conversion of a soul is the miracle of a moment but the making of a saint is the task of a lifetime-

4-Discouraged people don't need critics, they need encouragement-

5-Pessimistic reasoning continually focuses on the potential downside of the future and prompts worry-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Terribly pleased-

 

I'VE LEARNED-We cannot predict what the future holds-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Cranberry jelly is the only jelly flavor that comes from the real fruit, not artificial flavoring-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What do you do when it seems like God is answering everyone's prayer but yours?

2-100% of the prayers you don't pray won't get answered-

3-What are the things that keep our prayers from getting answered?

4-Does God sometimes not hear our prayers?

5-Do we ever know why God does what he does?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage is from what old testament book-"Thou shalt love they neighbor as thyself"?   Matthew22:39

Answer for today       Leviticus   19:18

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 14:34-35

³⁴ “Salt is good, but if it loses its salty taste, you cannot make it salty again. ³⁵ It is no good for the soil or for manure; it is thrown away.

“Let those with ears use them and listen.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Jesus, we proclaim You to be the King of Kings and Lord of lords. Help us to boldly declare this glorious message, not only in a setting where we find receptive listeners, but also to a hostile world that is building its perishable kingdom here on earth. May we be full of conviction and infused with Your power as we courageously tell others “There is another King, one called Jesus.”  You’ve called us to be light in a world full of darkness. You’ve also enjoined us to be peacemakers. Sometimes when we take a stand for righteousness it does not bring peaceful resolution, but instead further conflict arises. Then we go through a surge of emotions and doubts begin to arise regarding our stand. Would You help us to be diligent in our study, prayerful about our stand, and immersed in Your Holy Word. May we not stand in our own strength or be led by aimless ambition. Lord, as we take a position against the evil tide of our land help us to be unapologetic in our stand, consistent in our Christian walk, and loving in our approach. May we, by example and word, say to the fallen world that we serve not the god of this age, but we serve a King who is ageless and eternal. In Your strength alone we stand. Amen.

 

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

Monday November 16, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Love never celebrates misfortune-

2-Don't force what is wrong to be right-

3-God allows us to feel the frailty of human love so we would appreciate the strength of his love-

4-Love is stronger than death.  That is why Jesus was able to endure so much suffering without giving in to despair and revenge-

5-My beliefs determine my final destiny.  My works determine my final compensation-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Temporary tax increase-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Prosperity is not always good, adversity is not always bad-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Cranberries are sorted for ripeness by bouncing them.  A fully ripened cranberry can be dribbled like a basketball-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is there any limit to God's power?

2-Is anything difficult with God?

3-Is God's power measurable?

4-How do you "pray through"?

5-What is meant by "we need to pray hard"?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage is from what old testament book-"Thou shall love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind"?    Matthew 22:37

Answer for today     Deuteronomy  6:3

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Luke 14:28-33

²⁸ If you want to build a tower, you first sit down and decide how much it will cost, to see if you have enough money to finish the job. ²⁹ If you don’t, you might lay the foundation, but you would not be able to finish. Then all who would see it would make fun of you, ³⁰ saying, ‘This person began to build but was not able to finish.’

³¹ “If a king is going to fight another king, first he will sit down and plan. He will decide if he and his ten thousand soldiers can defeat the other king who has twenty thousand soldiers. ³² If he can’t, then while the other king is still far away, he will send some people to speak to him and ask for peace. ³³ In the same way, you must give up everything you have to be my follower.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, we read of those in the Bible from generations long ago who lived upright and godly lives. They were discerning and wise, devoted in their duties such as Anna and Simeon who served in the temple. So many serve as examples of those who walked in Your ways from their youth and remained faithful through their golden years.  Some of their choices brought about multiple blessings and other choices brought forth great sacrifice, persecution, or even death. We also read of those who were proud and foolish, thinking only of themselves, such as Samson, Ananias and Sapphira or Demetrius the Silversmith. They also serve as warnings to us. Since we will soon follow in the steps of our elderly friends help us to store up the wisdom, discipline, and overcoming spirit they convey as they deal with the inevitable physical pain, loss of loved ones, and dependency that are a big part of growing old. It’s in the name of Jesus that 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 November 15, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Change your thoughts and you change your person-

2-It is not enough to keep the bad stuff out, we also have to let the good stuff in-

3-Rather than store up the sour, store up the sweet-

4-A little love can change a life-

5-Love does not ask someone to do what is wrong-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Tax return

 

I'VE LEARNED-We can be content with what we have when we realize with God we have everything we need-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Bananas do not grow on trees but on rhizomes-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is the difference in mercy and grace?

2-What is justification?

3-Does God answer vague prayers?

4-If we do what people did in the Bible, can we experience what they experienced?

5-Are any of our problems bigger than God to solve them?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage is from what old testament book-"I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob"?    Matthew 22:32

Answer for today     Exodus 3:6

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 14:25-27

²⁵ Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and he turned and said to them, ²⁶ “If anyone comes to me but loves his father, mother, wife, children, brothers, or sisters—or even life—more than me, he cannot be my follower. ²⁷ Whoever is not willing to carry his cross and follow me cannot be my follower.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Father, as heirs of Your salvation, we have been purchased with the sacrificial blood of Your precious Son, Jesus. He gave His all that we might be saved from the eternal consequences of sin and have our names written in the Lamb’s Book of Life. We have the blessed assurance that we are redeemed from sin and saved for eternity in heaven. Thank You for such wondrous love and abundant provision on our behalf. Amen.

 

I WISH YOU LOVE IN YOUR HEART-PEACE IN YOUR SOUL- JOY IN YOUR LIFE-ALWAYS-

Saturday November 14, 2015 thought for the day

    HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Today's guilt is tomorrows fear-

2-Cain had anger (rage) in his heart before he had blood on his hands-

3-The Pharisees rejected Jesus in their hearts before they had him killed on a cross-

4-You are not a victim of your thoughts-

5-Just because there is trash on the dock doesn't mean you have to have trash on your ship-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Taped live-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Whatever financial situation you are in, don't depend on money to make you happy-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Approximately seventeen thousand bananas are eaten each week in the Boston University dining room-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does God see any sin worse than the others-

2-In scripture, how many times does Jesus say "I am" and then tells what he is-

3-How many people in the Bible got new names?

4-Is love alone reason enough to marry someone?

5-What does scripture mean "cast your bread on the water, for you will find it after many days"?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage is from what old testament book-"The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner"?    Matthew 21:42

Answer for today    Psalm 118:22

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 14:15-24

¹⁵ One of those at the table with Jesus heard these things and said to him, “Blessed are the people who will share in the meal in God’s kingdom.”

¹⁶ Jesus said to him, “A man gave a big banquet and invited many people. ¹⁷ When it was time to eat, the man sent his servant to tell the guests, ‘Come. Everything is ready.’
¹⁸ “But all the guests made excuses. The first one said, ‘I have just bought a field, and I must go look at it. Please excuse me.’ ¹⁹ Another said, ‘I have just bought five pairs of oxen; I must go and try them. Please excuse me.’ ²⁰ A third person said, ‘I just got married; I can’t come.’ ²¹ So the servant returned and told his master what had happened. Then the master became angry and said, ‘Go at once into the streets and alleys of the town, and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame.’ ²² Later the servant said to him, ‘Master, I did what you commanded, but we still have room.’ ²³ The master said to the servant, ‘Go out to the roads and country lanes, and urge the people there to come so my house will be full. ²⁴ I tell you, none of those whom I invited first will eat with me.’”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Father, You have placed authority figures in our lives from birth to our final days on earth. Some bless us greatly while others challenge us fiercely. In areas where You have given us the privilege of being an authority figure may we be responsible role models, for we know it is not just the talk that people hear, but the walk that people see.  As we are called to submit to our family, spiritual leaders, employer, and governmental leaders may we do so with cheerfulness so that we are a blessing rather than a grievous burden. But when those to whom we submit conflict with our supreme authority we pray for conviction and courage to stand for righteousness in obedience to Your commands, for we must obey God rather than men.  We pray for the fortitude to carry this out in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

 

 

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

I would like to be a "could be"If I could not be an "are"
I would rather be a "has been"
Than a "might have been" by far
For a "might have been" has never beenWhile a "has been" was an "are".

Friday November 13, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-If we think God is harsh and unfair then that is how we will treat others-

2-Today's bigotry is tomorrow's hate crime-

3-Today's anger is tomorrow's abuse-

4-Today's lust is tomorrow's adultery-

5-Today's greed is tomorrow's embezzlement-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-synthetic natural gas-

 

I'VE LEARNED-No matter how much you have, if you try to create happiness by accumulating wealth, you will never have enough-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The average banana weighs 126 grams-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why didn't God chose to deal with and speak directly to his people rather than going through individuals (prophets, spokesmen, etc.)?

2-In the Lord's Prayer it says "thy rod and thy staff they comfort me".  How could these items bring comfort?

3-Why are there two versions of the Lord's Prayer, Matthew and Luke?

4-How is a Christian supposed to act to man made laws which he thinks is wrong?

5-Was Jesus ever lonely or discouraged?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-This new testament passage is from what old testament book-"Out of the mouth of babes and suckling's thou hast perfected praise   Matthew 21:16

Answer for today      Psalm 8:2

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Luke 14:12-14

¹² Then Jesus said to the man who had invited him, “When you give a lunch or a dinner, don’t invite only your friends, your family, your other relatives, and your rich neighbors. At another time they will invite you to eat with them, and you will be repaid. ¹³ Instead, when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind. ¹⁴ Then you will be blessed, because they have nothing and cannot pay you back. But you will be repaid when the good people rise from the dead.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 Father, we honor our parents today, whether they’re living or deceased. You gave them to us so they could love, provide, nurture and guide us into maturity and independence. Help us to return our love to them as we thoughtfully and patiently respond to their changing needs. May they be able to depend on us even as we have depended on them throughout the years. When present circumstances make this responsibility extremely difficult give us the needed wisdom and creative means to still carry out the command to honor our father and mother.  In the name of Your Son, Jesus, we pray.  Amen.

 

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