Friday December 30, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Real gratitude is lived out not just expressed-

2-Jesus didn't provide an alternative way, he provided the only way-

3-Happiness comes from what you give not what you get-

4-Worry pulls tomorrows clouds in from today's sunshine-

5-The most valuable thing we have to give is ourselves-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why do stand up comedians star in sitcoms?

 

I'VE LEARNED

We are who God says we are-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Central Park opened in 1876.  It is nearly twice the size of the entire country of Monaco-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Christian freedom, what is it?

2-Has the backslider lost his salvation?  If so, at what point did it happen?

3-What is the next best thing to God?

4-Is sin ever totally gone from the life of a christian?

5-Does christian love need perfecting?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what book of the Bible is this quotation found-  "So around the bottom of the outer robe there was a bell and a pomegranate ball, a bell and a pomegranate ball. The priest wore this outer robe when he served as priest, just as the Lord had commanded Moses.

Answer for today    Exodus

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY  

John 14:12-14   I tell you the truth, whoever believes in me will do the same things that I do. Those who believe will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. ¹³ And if you ask for anything in my name, I will do it for you so that the Father’s glory will be shown through the Son. ¹⁴ If you ask me for anything in my name, I will do it.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, can you use me to see great things accomplished in this world to bring glory and honor to your great name-

 

I PRAY THAT GOD GIVES YOU STRENGTH IN YOUR STRUGGLE, PEACE IN YOUR PAIN, AND VICTORY IN YOUR VALLEY-

Thursday December 29, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-A dead end is just a good place to turn around-

2-Live everyday like it is your last because one day it will be-

3-Gentleness-an active attitude of calmness and peacefulness, not a passive submissiveness-

4-It is impossible for pride and humility to live together in a person-

5-You can't go back to what never was-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

You can't be a leader if you are not willing to be led-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Jesus trumps Satan's guilt with his grace-

 

DID YOU KNOW

All the dirt from the foundation to build the World Trade Center in New York City was dumped into the Hudson River to form the community now known as Battery City Park-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Will a negative person recognize God's blessings?

2-Why do some Christians talk like complainers instead of victors?

3-When God speaks to us, how can we be sure it is him?

4-Are disease and sickness sent to us as teachers?

5-Is joy only a result of overcoming difficulties?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what book of the Bible is this quotation found  "The workers made two gold pieces and two gold rings. They put the two gold rings on the two upper corners of the chest covering."

Answer for today       Exodus

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Joshua 1:8   Always remember what is written in the Book of the Teachings. Study it day and night to be sure to obey everything that is written there. If you do this, you will be wise and successful in everything.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, the Bible recognizes no faith that does not lead to obedience, nor does it recognize any obedience that does not spring from faith.  Help me to believe and obey-

 

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

Wednesday December 28, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The secret to happiness is gratitude-

2-You can't fix reality until you face it-

3-Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less-

4-You can't fix a fairy tale since it doesn't exist-

5-To open your heart to the future, you must release the past-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Real generosity is doing something nice for someone who will never find out-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Satan's condemnation brings no repentance or resolve, just regret-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Three mile island is only 2.5 miles long-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can you have faith in Jesus and not have "works"?

2-Is sin an act or the inherent nature of mankind?

3-Can we sin and not know it?

4-Is the christian life a moral code?

5-Is holiness a lifestyle issue or a heart issue?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what Bible book is this quotation found- 

"Blossoms appear through all the land.
The time has come to sing;
The cooing of doves is heard in our land."

Answer for today    Song of Solomon

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Psalm 119:105-106   

105 Your word is like a lamp for my feet
    And a light for my path.
¹⁰⁶ I will do what I have promised
    And obey your fair law

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you that your Word is both a lamp and a light.  Both enable me to know more clearly the path you want me to walk-

 

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

Tuesday December 27, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Our greatest need is to be loved unconditionally-

2-You may know what you have lost but you don't know what you will find-

3-When you conquer doubt and fear, you conquer failure-

4-The fragrance always remains on the hand that gives a rose-

5-Praise and thanksgiving flow from an attitude of gratitude-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

By swallowing evil words unsaid, no one has ever harmed his stomach-

 

I'VE LEARNED

We as Christians too often write too many checks on God's kindness account-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The Angel Falls in Venezuela are nearly twenty times taller than Niagara Falls-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is the difference in faith and presumption?

2-Have we confused following the American dream with the way of the cross?

3-Have we confused the praise of man with God's approval?

4-Is strict morality a sign of Godliness?

5-What are the fruits of faithfulness?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what Bible book is this quotation found-  "The animals are groaning! The herds of cattle wander around confused,
Because they have no grass to eat; Even the flocks of sheep suffer."

Answer for today    Joel

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

2 Timothy 3:16-17   All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for showing people what is wrong in their lives, for correcting faults, and for teaching how to live right. ¹⁷ Using the Scriptures, the person who serves God will be capable, having all that is needed to do every good work.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you for the role your written Word plays in relationship with me-

 

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

Monday December 26, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-A brook would lose it's song if God removed the rocks-

2-Salvation is not a self improvement plan even though it brings life changes-

3-Faith is much more than a self help course for personal growth-

4-The death and resurrection of Jesus are all one in the same-

5-God says to thank him in advance for your answer to prayer-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

You cannot do a kindness too soon for you never know how soon it will be too late-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Forgiven people forgive people-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The Great Wall stretches for 4,160 miles across North China-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What causes lukewarmness?

2-Are we separated from God because of our sin or because we are sinners?

3-Is there a difference in weights and burdens?

4-Does holy mean sinless?

5-Is doubt always a faith issue?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what book in the Bible is this quotation found?

"Trading ships
    Carried the things you sold.
You were like a ship full of heavy cargo
    In the middle of the sea."

Answer for today       Ezekiel  

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Psalm 32:7-8   

You are my hiding place.
    You protect me from my troubles
    And fill me with songs of salvation. Selah

⁸ The Lord says, “I will make you wise and show you where to go.
    I will guide you and watch over you.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, I thank you for your grace of forgiveness-

 

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 December 25, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-True worship is not about anything you can see-

2-The greatest sin is the sin of lost opportunity-

3-If we aren't going we should be sending-

4-If people can be saved outside of Jesus then God made a terrible mistake at Calvary-

5-Some people are lost by choice and some because they know no difference-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Don't be yourself, be someone nicer-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Be careful of what you do or don't do for we don't often get a second chance-

 

DID YOU KNOW

If you divide the Great Pyramid's perimeter by two times its height, you get pi to the fifteenth digit-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does God bring us testing or temptation?

2-Is there a difference in punishment and discipline?

3-Is making a decision of accept Jesus the same as being saved?

4-Is strong faith built on the absence of doubt?

5-Is failure a prerequisite for success?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what Bible book of this quotation found-" And everyone’s face becomes pale."

Answer for today     Joel

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

2 Peter 1:3-4 

Jesus has the power of God, by which he has given us everything we need to live and to serve God. We have these things because we know him. Jesus called us by his glory and goodness. ⁴ Through these he gave us the very great and precious promises. With these gifts you can share in God’s nature, and the world will not ruin you with its evil desires.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you that my growth toward godliness is a partnership between you and me-

 

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

Friday December 23, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-We can't get what is in God's hands if we don't give him what is in our hands-

2-Blessings follow those who meet needs-

3-The happiest life is a life of giving-

4-Servant is one sees a need and does something about it-

5-True love motivates to service-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-It is hard to pet a porcupine

 

I'VE LEARNED-Tomorrow is still unborn and you shouldn't borrow from it-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Due to precipitation, for a few weeks each year K2 is taller than Mt. Everest-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Are people lost because they haven't heard the gospel or because they rejected the gospel?

2-Is anger and aggression the same emotion?

3-Is repentance necessary to receive salvation?

4-Is God's grace to forgive our sins or to help us live without sinning?

5-Do we love God for who he is or for what he does for us?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what Bible book is this quotation found   "The mountains danced like sheep and the hills like little lambs."

Answer for today    Psalms

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

John 8:31-32   So Jesus said to the Jews who believed in him, “If you continue to obey my teaching, you are truly my followers. ³² Then you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, give me a hearty appetite for your word-

 

I PRAY THAT GOD GIVES YOU STRENGTH IN YOUR STRUGGLE, PEACE IN YOUR PAIN, AND VICTORY IN YOUR VALLEY-

Thursday December 22, 2016 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Corrupt lips mean there is a corrupt heart-

2-A perfectionist is an angry person-

3-Patience is the key to joy-

4-God never intended his wrath for his people-

5-When you are in the wrong place, the right place is empty-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Old age is like flying a plane through a storm, once you are on board, there is nothing you can do-

I'VE LEARNED

Today you can be the kind of person you always dreamed you'd be tomorrow-

DID YOU KNOW

The Taj Mahal was actually built for use as a tomb.  It was scheduled to be torn down in the 1830s-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is behavior a choice or conditioning?

2-Is personality formed or inherited?

3-Do Believers sometimes act like beggars?

4-Is there a difference in deliverance and being set free?

5-Is the mission of the church to make God relevant to the people or to make the people relevant to God?

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what book of the Bible is this quotation found-"I will pull your skirts up over your face so everyone will see your shame."

Answer for today      Jeremiah

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Colossians 3:23-24    In all the work you are doing, work the best you can. Work as if you were doing it for the Lord, not for people. ²⁴ Remember that you will receive your reward from the Lord, which he promised to his people. You are serving the Lord Christ. 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, I want to live for you and love you with all my heart-

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

Wednesday December 21, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-It is hard to have the abundant life when you are carrying burdens you weren't meant to carry-

2-Strive for excellence, not perfection-

3-Faith makes things possible not necessarily easy-

4-You don't know how good your anchor is until you are in a storm-

5-Grace and truth build better bridges in difficult situations-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

You can't breath through your nose with your mouth open and your tongue sticking out-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Some of the things you've been putting off for so long, you can't do them yesterday and may not have the chance to do them tomorrow, so do them today-

 

DID YOU KNOW

No white man saw the Grand Canyon until after the Civil War.  It was first entered on May 29, 1869, by geologist John Wesley Powell-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does sanctification mean to cleanse-set apart-or filled with the holy Spirit-

2-How does the joy of the Lord become your strength?

3-Is there a difference in a cross you bear and a burden you bear?

4-Are patience and faith connected?

5-Is behavior and faith connected?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what Bible book is this quotation found-   ^18 "There were two guards at the western court and four guards on the road to the court."

Answer for today   1 Chronicles

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

John 14:2-3    There are many rooms in my Father’s house; I would not tell you this if it were not true. I am going there to prepare a place for you. ³ After I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me so that you may be where I am.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you for wanting to make your home in my heart-

 

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

Tuesday December 20, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You can choose God or reject him but you cannot escape him-

2-We need to be grateful with imperfect gifts-

3-Gratitude changes a bad attitude-

4-If God does not judge America for it's sins, he will have to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah-

5-Obedience is the source and secret of faith-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

You cannot wash your eyes with soap-

 

I'VE LEARNED

It often seems impossible until it is done-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The Future's Museum in Sweden contains a scale model of the solar system-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does worship need to be expressed?

2-Is there a ministry for everyone?

3-Do we know more about the Bible than we are willing to obey?

4-What is the difference in -dedicate-consecrate-sanctify?

5-Is there a difference in the meaning of the word sanctification in the old and the new testament?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to tradition, who wrote the book of James?

Answer for today      James, the brother of Jesus

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

1 Peter 1:3-4  Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. In God’s great mercy he has caused us to be born again into a living hope, because Jesus Christ rose from the dead. ⁴ Now we hope for the blessings God has for his children. These blessings, which cannot be destroyed or be spoiled or lose their beauty, are kept in heaven for you. 

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you for those spokesmen of faith, love and hope who encourage me as I journey through life-

 

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

Monday December 19, 2016 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Christians are a message whether they want to be or not-

2-Forgiveness is your paying the price for anothers wrong-

3-Don't feel totally, eternally, irrevocably responsible for everything , that is God's job-

4-Every ending is a new beginning-

5-Gratitude needs to be expressed-

STRANGE THOUGHT

You cannot count the number of hairs on your head-

I'VE LEARNED

The happier the time, the faster it passes-

DID YOU KNOW

The clock at the national Bureau of Standards in Washington DC, will gain or lose only one second in three hundred years because it uses cesium atoms-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can God bless a negative person?

2-What is the greatest barrier to belief in Jesus as God's son and savior?

3-Is confessed sin the only forgiven sin?

4-Did Jesus ever ask anyone to be a christian?

5-What is praising God?

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to tradition, who wrote the books of 1 and 2 Samuel

Answer for today    Samuel and possibly, the prophet Nathan

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Ephesians  1:11-12     In Christ we were chosen to be God’s people, because from the very beginning God had decided this in keeping with his plan. And he is the One who makes everything agree with what he decides and wants. ¹² We are the first people who hoped in Christ, and we were chosen so that we would bring praise to God’s glory.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, walking through life with you is blessing and reward enough, but thank you for our future reward, our heavenly home-

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 December 18, 2016 thought for the day

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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-Commitment-I will do it, surrender-I can't do it but you can-

2-When God blesses, share-

3-When God tests, trust-

4-The grace of God is another way to say the love of God-

5-Faith is not belief without proof but trust without reservation-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

You cannot legislate the poor into freedom by legislating the wealthy out of freedom-

 

I'VE LEARNED

When a deep injury is done to us, we never heal until we forgive-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The shopping mall in Abbotsford, British Columbia has the largest water clock in North America-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is God's purpose in blessing us?

2-What does "bless you!" mean?

3-What is the anointing" of God?

4-Where does our own will end and God's will begin? 

5-Can Jesus be your Savior and not be the Lord of your life?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to tradition, who wrote the book of Genesis?

Answer for today     Moses

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Romans 8:16-17    

 And the Spirit himself joins with our spirits to say we are God’s children. ¹⁷ If we are God’s children, we will receive blessings from God together with Christ. But we must suffer as Christ suffered so that we will have glory as Christ has glory.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you for no condemnation, never any separation from your love, reassurance that I am your child.  Thank you that these are true, by your grace, for me, a sinner-

 

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

Saturday December 17, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God knows all about my circumstances, if things stay the same I have no reason to fear or to run, if things get worse he will see me through-

2-The trouble with learning from experience is that you never graduate-

3-If you don't forgive you don't love-

4-Hate is not the opposite of love, it is the absence of love-

5-Sin is missing the mark, not breaking the rules-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

You haven't had enough coffee until you can thread a sewing machine while it is running-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Strangers are friends you have yet to meet-

 

DID YOU KNOW

There are no clocks in Las Vegas gambling casinos-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-If you knew you wouldn't fail, what would you do?

2-Does an absence of sin make you holy?

3-Will we be accountable for what we could/should have known/done?

4-Is it more important to be loving or obedient?

5-Is all sin a willful choice?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to tradition, who wrote the book of Jude?

Answer for today    Jude, the brother of Jesus

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Acts 20:32   “Now I am putting you in the care of God and the message about his grace. It is able to give you strength, and it will give you the blessings God has for all his holy people.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, thank you for your word that strengthens my faith, reminds me of my eternal destiny in you, and sanctifies me that you  might use me in your kingdom-

 

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 December 16, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Stress is a fact of life but it doesn't have to be a way of life-

2-When you pray, claim what isn't, as if it were, till it becomes-

3-The trouble with trouble is that it often starts out as fun-

4-To belittle is to be little-

5-A clean conscience is a soft pillow-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Diets are for those who are thick and tired of it-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Always try to be a little kinder than necessary-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Harvard is the oldest university in the United States-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is apologizing and asking for forgiveness the same thing?

2-What part does growth play in sanctification?

3-Are Christians sanctified "holy " or wholly"?

4-Can an unforgiving spirit stand in God's way of working in someone's life?

5-Could it be that what is happening to us is a result of our prayers?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to tradition, who wrote the book of Acts?

Answer for today   Luke

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

2 Peter 1:20-21    Most of all, you must understand this: No prophecy in the Scriptures ever comes from the prophet’s own interpretation. ²¹ No prophecy ever came from what a person wanted to say, but people led by the Holy Spirit spoke words from God.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, I receive your word today, speak to me in ways I can understand-

 

I PRAY THAT GOD GIVES YOU STRENGTH IN YOUR STRUGGLE, PEACE IN YOUR PAIN, AND VICTORY IN YOUR VALLEY-

Thursday December 15, 2016 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Man's extremities are God's opportunities-

2-What gets your attention gets you-

3-People fall the way they lean-

4-We should only say about someone what we would say to them-

5-Be careful of your thoughts for they may become words at any moment-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Wouldn't it be great if we could put ourselves in the dryer for 10 minutes and come out wrinkle free and 3 sizes smaller-

I'VE LEARNED

Striving for success without hard work is like trying to harvest where you haven't planted-

DID YOU KNOW

Harvard uses Yale brand locks on their buildings, Yale uses Best Brand-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is it easier to forgive ourselves or others?

2-Does faith come only from hearing?

3-How can we come to know the voice of God?

4-Why didn't Jesus personally write down what he wanted us to remember?

5-How much of God can we have?

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to tradition, who wrote the book of Joshua?

Answer for today     Joshua

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Psalm 33:4-6    God’s word is true,
    And everything he does is right.
⁵ He loves what is right and fair;
    The Lord’s love fills the earth.

⁶ The sky was made at the Lord’s command.
    By the breath from his mouth, he made all the stars.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, who am I to respond in any way other than awe, reverence, worship, and obedience to you who spoke all of creation into existence-

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

Wednesday December 14, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God will magnify a person who magnifies his word-

2-The problem with a living sacrifice is that it wants to crawl off the altar-

3-You don't grow in grace accidently-

4-A price is to be paid for whatever it is you want-

5-A brave person is not one without fear-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Whoever looks lustfully at eggs and bacon has already committed breakfast in their heart-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Our society strives to avoid offending anyone except for God-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The main library at Indiana University sinks more than an inch every year because when it was built, engineers failed to take into account the weight of all the books that would occupy the building-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-If I am not saved by the Law, why keep the Law?   

2-Is God a good God even when he says no?

3-What is the primary thing God requires of us?

4-Does God require us to "measure up"?

5-Does God punish us for our sins or by them?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to tradition, who wrote the book of Leviticus?

Answer for today    Moses

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Mark 13:30-31   I tell you the truth, all these things will happen while the people of this time are still living. ³¹ Earth and sky will be destroyed, but the words I have said will never be destroyed.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, I receive your word today.  Enable me to walk according to your eternal truth-

 

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

Monday December 12, 2016 thought for the day

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-We are to stand on God's promises, not sit on his premises-

2-The time between asking and receiving is called patience-

3-If you are a child of God, you should act like it-

4-All circumstances are subject to change-

5-As long as you worry about your problems God is not involved-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

When the going gets tough, everybody leaves-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Yesterday is gone, tomorrow has not yet come.  We only have today so let's begin-

 

DID YOU KNOW

World wide, there are more statues of Joan of Arc than of anyone else.  France alone has about forty thousand of them-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Should Christians always be able to reconcile?

2-Must Jesus first be our Savior or be our Lord?

3-Do we sin because we are sinners or are we sinners because we sin?

4-Can anything separate us from the love Jesus has for us?

5-What can we do so Jesus will accept us?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to tradition, who wrote the book of Job?

Answer for today    Moses

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Hebrews 4:12  God’s word is alive and working and is sharper than a double-edged sword. It cuts all the way into us, where the soul and the spirit are joined, to the center of our joints and bones. And it judges the thoughts and feelings in our hearts.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, use your Word to do the surgery in my spiritual life that needs to be done.  Remove what needs  to be removed, replace what must be replaced, so that I might live for you with all my heart-

 

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-