Sunday January 31, 2016 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The world loves things and uses people, the christian loves people and uses things-

2-Jesus warns against worry not against work-

3-God does provide but we must work with what he has given us-

4-Great Christians are developed through great trials-

5-Priorities never come automatically, they must be developed-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Forget about health foods.  I am at the age where I need all the preservatives I can get-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Believe in miracles-

 

DID YOU KNOW-In eighteenth century France, visitors to the royal palace in Versailles were allowed to stand in a roped off section of the man dining room and watch the king and queen eat-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How do you find contentment in a media saturated culture built on an advertisement economy?

2-What is a "legalistic christian"?

3-Who carried the crippled man to the gate beautiful?

4-How old was the crippled man who was carried to the gate beautiful?

5-Did the crippled man's healing, by the gate beautiful, cause confusion to the people around him?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "As the Lord lives, the man who did this thing shall surely die"?

Answer for the day    David    2 Samuel 12:5

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Psalm 119:17-20

¹⁷ Do good to me, your servant, so I can live,
    So I can obey your word.
¹⁸ Open my eyes to see
    The miracles in your teachings.
¹⁹ I am a stranger on earth.
    Do not hide your commands from me.
²⁰ I wear myself out with desire
    For your laws all the time.

 

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, sometimes I don't know exactly where I fit in.  Remind me through your Word that I have a place with you where I can always be content-

 

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

Saturday january 30, 2016 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Faith is not intimidated by mountains-

2-Don't trade something crucial for something pleasing-

3-No place in the new testament was Jesus ever asked for forgiveness, he always offered it-

4-Over the long haul, it is impossible to give away more than you receive-

5-It is not where you are that counts, it is the direction you are heading-

STRANGE THOUGHT-Parallel lines have so much in common it is a shame they will never meet-

I'VE LEARNED-Don't take yourself so seriously for no one else does-

DID YOU KNOW-Dinner guests during the medieval times in England were expected to bring their own knives to the table-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is mind renewal done in an instant or in a process?

2-What was the allure of mystery cults in ancient times?

3-Is true wisdom the same for everyone?

4-Why was the christian way called "the gospel of foolishness"?

5-What does the bible mean saying "God will destroy the wisdom of the wise"?

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "The God of our ancestors raised up Jesus, whom ye killed by hanging on a cross"?

Answer for today   Peter  Acts 5:30

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Psalm 121:1-3

121 I look up to the hills,
    But where does my help come from?
² My help comes from the Lord,
    Who made heaven and earth.

³ He will not let you be defeated.
    He who guards you never sleeps

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

God, show me where I have been looking for help instead of looking to you, and enable me to put those things aside.  I want to focus more fully on you. 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 January 29, 2016 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The gospel does not explain the resurrection, the resurrection explains the gospel-

2-The hardest person to love is the one who needs your love the most-

3-When you are doing nothing you never know when you are done-

4-A man is only as good as his word-

5-Faith always appears ridiculous to the skeptic-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Love at first sight is nice, but it might be wise to take a second look-

 

I'VE LEARNED-However good or bad a situation is, it will change-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The largest ketchup bottle is a 170 foot water tower-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What are the farthermost ends of the universe?

2-Ezekiel spoke to dry bones to come back to life after being dead for a long time.  Did their souls come back also.  If so, where had they been?

3-How does a person please God?

4-Can you know God outside of the Bible?

5-Can you be "saved" and still need your mind renewed?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "There is one coming after me  who is greater than I; I am not good enough even to kneel down and untie his sandals"?

Answer for today    John the Baptist   Mark 1:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Psalm 119:33-35

³³ Lord, teach me your demands,
    And I will keep them until the end.
³⁴ Help me understand, so I can keep your teachings,
    Obeying them with all my heart.
³⁵ Lead me in the path of your commands,
    Because that makes me happy.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

God, show me how to give you my whole heart, and know how grateful I am that you receive me just as I am, how grateful I am for your grace and compassion, your acceptance and love.

 

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

Thursday January 28, 2016 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Changed people change situations-

2-Success is not the destination it is the journey-

3-There is no future in thinking that things cannot be done-

4-God gave us two ends-one to think with , the other to sit on-heads you win, tails you lose-

5-You must see what you want before you get it-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Grandfathers are just antique little boys-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Time heals almost everything so give time, time-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The largest hamburger in the world weighed 5,520 pounds-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-On the new earth, will we freely eat of the same tree that Adam and Eve ate from?

2-Will those in the new heaven need food and water?

3-What will the new celestial heavens be like?

4-Did Adam and Eves's sin affect the whole universe?

5-What is the "Morning Star"?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "I am a Hebrew, and I fear the Lord, the God of heaven, who made the sea and dry land"?

Answer for today    Jonah  1:9

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Isaiah 55:6-7

⁶ So you should look for the Lord before it is too late;
    You should call to him while he is near.
⁷ The wicked should stop doing wrong,
    And they should stop their evil thoughts.
They should return to the Lord so he may have mercy on them.
    They should come to our God, because he will freely forgive them.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, I praise you for your faithfulness!  I praise you for forgiving me again and again and again!

 

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

Wednesday January 27, 2016 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Fear is worry in depth-

2-We are what we think-

3-What you picture yourself to be you will become-

4-Don't create a condition of lack-

5-Let gratitude be you attitude-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Be what you is, not what you ain't, cause when you is what you ain't, you ain't what you is-

 

I'VE LEARNED-What other people think of you is none of your business-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The largest apple pie ever baked was forty feet by twenty three feet-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is the "tree of life" in Genesis the same one in Revelations?

2-Is the "tree of life" alive now and if so where is it located?

3-What kind of fruit does the "tree of life" produce and is it edible?

4-Was the "tree of life" destroyed when Eden was destroyed?

5-Was the "tree of knowledge of good and evil" destroyed with Eden?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "Now shall I be more blameless than the Philistines, though I do them a displeasure"?

Answer for today       Samson   Judges 15:3

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY  Psalm 86:6-7

⁶ Lord, hear my prayer,
    And listen when I ask for mercy.
⁷ I call to you in times of trouble,
    Because you will answer me.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, I am so glad that you hear and answer my prayers-

 

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

Tuesday January 26, 2016 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The good things in life we usually must pay for in advance, the evil things we do we generally pay for on the installment plan-

2-To be led gently we must follow willingly-

3-Your concept of sin is based on your concept of God-

4-There is a world of difference between profession of faith and possession of the savior-

5-Every problem contains the seeds to its own solution-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Two wrongs don't make a right but three lefts do-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Forgive-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The hottest chili in the world is the habanero-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is the New Jerusalem going to have 12 different foundations?  if so, how?

2-Is the new heaven going to be one big city?

3-Are there going to be any cities on the new earth besides the New Jerusalem?

4-Will the New Jerusalem be the capital city of the new heaven?

5-What is the Tree of Life and is it only one or one of many?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "Put my cup, the silver cup, in the sack's mouth of the youngest, and his corn money"?

Answer for today    Joseph  Genesis 44:2

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Psalm 34:4,7-8

⁴ I asked the Lord for help, and he answered me.
    He saved me from all that I feared.

⁷ The angel of the Lord camps around those who fear God,
    And he saves them.

⁸ Examine and see how good the Lord is.
    Happy is the person who trusts him.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, I am so thankful that whatever troubles and trials your children face, you are with us, encircling us with your loving embrace-

 

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

Monday January 25, 2016 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-If you let God guide he will provide-

2-The more successful you become, the more detractors you will have-

3-We receive Jesus by faith but we live for him by being and doing-

4-Friends are those we can turn to knowing that being with them is like coming home-

5-The Bible will keep you from sin or sin will keep you from the Bible-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Not having a sense of smell is being nose deaf-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Always choose life-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The highest lifetime yield of milk for a single cow is 55, 849 gallons-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Will heaven be crowded?

2-How are the gates of heaven spaced around he city walls?

3-Will the new heaven be similar to the present earth except there will be no sin?

4-Will the terrain of the new heaven be similar or different as we know the earth to be?

5-If the new heaven will be located on the new earth, will there be people living outside the boundaries of the new heaven?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel"?

Answer for today      Simeon   Luke 2:34

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY       Psalm 27:1-2

The Lord is my light and the one who saves me.
    So why should I fear anyone?
The Lord protects my life.
    So why should I be afraid?
² Evil people may try to destroy my body.
    My enemies and those who hate me attack me,
But they are overwhelmed and defeated.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, you know my fears and worries.  Help me remember your faithfulness and not be afraid-

 

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 January 24, 2016 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The longer you look at a problem, the bigger it gets-

2-The soul is like the body, it lives on what it is fed-

3-When someone strikes out at you, it is often a cry for help-

4-Faith does not solve problem, it masters them-

5-Thanksgiving, going from plea to praise-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The average person's idea of a good sermon is one that goes over his head and hits a neighbor-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Frame every so call "disaster" with these words, "In five years will this matter"?

 

DID YOU KNOW-Vanilla is used to make chocolate-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why is the church called "the bride of Christ"?

2-Why weren't the books of the Bible put in chronological order (by when they were written)?

3-What is "God's throne"?

4-Why is heaven in scripture as a country and a city?

5-Is there any scripture that heaven will be a 1400 mile cube?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church"?

Answer for today     Jesus    Matthew 16:18

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Psalm 55:16-17

¹⁶ But I will call to God for help,
    And the Lord will save me.
¹⁷ Morning, noon, and night I am troubled and upset,
    But he will listen to me.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, thank you for always hearing my prayers.  May I never hesitate to call out to you for help-Amen

 

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

Saturday January 23, 2016 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-I don't want to be stirred, I want to be changed-

2-Servants of love-people who are there when they are really needed-

3-Confession should only go as far as the sin has gone-

4-When you give God your best, the best will come back to you-

5-Moral decline increases with increased comfort-

STRANGE THOUGHT-Most people are bothered by those scriptures they do not understand.  I am bothered by those I do understand-

I'VE LEARNED-No one is in charge of your happiness but you-

DID YOU KNOW-The English word "soup" comes from the Middle Ages word "sop", which means a slice of bread over which roast drippings were poured-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Scripture says "God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realm in Christ Jesus"-When and where is this?

2-Is heaven one hugh long lasting church service?

3-Why did Jesus call his disciples "friends"?

4-Why did the prodigal son say "I have sinned against heaven"?

5-Why is Jesus considered the second Adam?

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "I die, and God will surely visit you, and bring you out of this land unto the land which he swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob-"

Answer for today  Joseph  Genesis 50:24

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY       Psalm 91:9-1

⁹ The Lord is your protection;
    You have made God Most High your place of safety.
¹⁰ Nothing bad will happen to you;
    No disaster will come to your home.
¹¹ He has put his angels in charge of you
    To watch over you wherever you go.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, I am thankful that nothing can separate me from your love,.  I can trust you in every crisis.  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 January 22, 2016 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The grace for tomorrow will be given tomorrow-

2-Don't worry about tomorrow, God is already there-

3-God's day never ends in the night-

4-Only until I have forgiven the person who hurt me can I be truly free-

5-If you do not stand firm in your faith you will not be free at all-

STRANGE THOUGHT-My brain is so full of valuable information, I can't think anymore-

I'VE LEARNED-Be eccentric now.  Don't wait for old age to wear purple-

DID YOU KNOW-Beijing has the world's largest KFC restaurant-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What unearthly destination is spoken of in scripture?

2-Will the christian in heaven be infinite?

3-How can the Spirit of God be in more than one place at a time?

4-How is it possible that when Jesus returns, every eye shall see him?

5-What role will the Holy Spirit have in heaven?

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "See, here is water. What hinders me to be baptized"?

Answer for the day    The Ethiopian eunuch      Acts 8:36

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Psalm 141:2-3

² Let my prayer be like incense placed before you,
    And my praise like the evening sacrifice.

³ Lord, help me control my tongue;
    Help me be careful about what I say.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, may my prayers to you be acceptable worship and may I represent you well as I speak with clean lips and from a pure heart.  Amen

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

Thursday January 21, 2016 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Forgiveness is the most rewarding therapy-

2-When we come to the end, we also come to a new beginning-

3-God doesn't promise to explain the events of our lives, only to be present in the midst of them-

4-God and I=enough-

5- Even if God doesn't make sense, he is still there-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Every silver lining has a cloud-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Over prepare, then go with the flow-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Potatoes were first imported into Europe in the 1500s on Spanish ships returning from Peru-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How were the animals in Eden affected by the curse of sin caused by Adam and Eve's fall?

2-What were the boundaries of Eden?

3-Did Adam and Eve ever leave the area of Eden prior to being expelled by God?

4-How will the affects of our bodily resurrection be felt by the earth, the universe?

5-Will all people be resurrected or just the Christians?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said-"Lord, lay not this sins to their charge"?

Answer for today     Stephen      Acts 7:60

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Job 32:7-8

⁷ I thought, ‘Older people should speak,
    And those who have lived many years should teach wisdom.’
⁸ But it is the spirit in a person,
    The breath of the Almighty, that gives understanding.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Lord, speak to my heart in order that I may speak to others, always in a kind and courteous way.  Amen.

 

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

Wednesday January 20, 2016 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-We build a new tomorrow on the plans we make today-

2-Excellence always costs just a little more-

3-If you must be blue, be a bright blue-

4-Keeping away from the mire is better than washing it off-

5-The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Some people are like clouds, once they disappear it is a beautiful day-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Burn the candles, use nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie.  Don't save them for a special occasion.  Today is special-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Potato chips were invented in Louisiana in 1853-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW-

1-Does all creation await the christian's resurrection?

2-Was there an animal food chain in Eden?

3-Did Eden contain all the species of animals that ever lived?

4-Was Eden all lush tropical growth or did it also include desert areas?

5-After Adam and Eve were rejected from Eden, did the animals stay in Eden or did they have to leave also-

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-According to tradition, the "book of the law" found in the temple during Josiah's reign was a form of which old testament book?

Answer for today    Deuteronomy

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Colossians 4:5-6

⁵ Be wise in the way you act with people who are not believers, making the most of every opportunity. ⁶ When you talk, you should always be kind and pleasant so you will be able to answer everyone in the way you should.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

God, may my life and my lips be in harmony so that I may be an effective witness to those who do not know you.  Amen.

 

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

Tuesday January 19, 2016 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-In marriage, being the right person is more important than finding the right person-

2-When there is love in the home there is joy in the heart-

3-Each friendship begins with "hello"-

4-A smile is a curve that straightens things out-

5-Tough times never last, tough people do-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Mom said to follow my dreams so I went back to bed-

 

I'VE LEARNED-When it comes to going after what you love in life don't take no for an answer-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Laws prohibiting the sale of sodas on Sunday prompted William Garwood to invent the ice cream sundae in Evanston, Illinois in 1875-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is God's purpose to just redeem mankind or also the earth and all his creation?

2-Is Jesus to be considered a descendent of Adam (in the human sense)?

3-Did Jesus body contain the DNA of Adam?

4-If Jesus contained Adam's DNA, do we also have Jesus' DNA?

5-Is Jesus still Jewish?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What old testament book makes reference to "the book of the wars of the Lord"?

Answer for today      Numbers 21:14-15

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY       Proverbs 29:11

¹¹ Foolish people lose their tempers, but wise people control theirs.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

God, enable me to be strong enough to speak up for you and wise enough to resist foolish arguing.  Amen.

 

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

Monday January 18, 2016 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Feelings are always the result of what we are thinking-

2-Christians should put their faith into application and not into discussion-

3-Emotion cannot separate reality from fantasy-

4-The result of truth heard depends on the condition of the heart-

5-To change your feelings, change what you are thinking-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-When my children are boisterous and unruly, I use a nice safe playpen.  When they settle down, I climb out of it-

 

I'VE LEARNED-It is never too late to be happy, but it all is up to you and no one else-

 

DID YOU KNOW-for all my ketchup loving friends-it was originated in China-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-If Jesus, who is in heaven with his father, feels sorrow and grief for his followers on earth, could others in heaven grieve also?

2-Is the eternal heaven a place or a state of being?

3-Did all of the universe fall under the curse of sin when Adam and Eve sinned, or just the earth?

4-Did the serpent's seduction of Adam and Eve catch God by surprise and cause him to come up with an alternate plan?

5-When Adam and Eve sinned, why didn't God start over and make a new first couple?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What phenomenal event, described in Joshua, is also said to be described in the "book of Jashar'?

Answer for today     The sun standing still    Joshua 10:13

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    1 Timothy 6:11-12

¹¹ But you, man of God, run away from all those things. Instead, live in the right way, serve God, have faith, love, patience, and gentleness. ¹² Fight the good fight of faith, grabbing hold of the life that continues forever. You were called to have that life when you confessed the good confession before many witnesses.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

God, help me find righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness so that I may serve you as a good soldier,  in Jesus name-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 January 17, 2016 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The true christian prayer-Lord, your will be done, nothing more, nothing less, and nothing else-

2-Kindness is Christianity with its work clothes on-

3-The nail pierced hands of Jesus reveal the love filled heart of God-

4-It is far better to forgive and forget than to resent and remember-

5-The same God who is in your today is also in your tomorrow-

 

Strange thought-Second place means first loser-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger-

 

DID YOU KNOW-British politician John Montague, the 46th Earl of Sandwich, is credited with naming the sandwich.  He developed the habit of eating beef between slices of toast so he could continue playing cards uninterrupted.

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is there an intermediary place (Paradise) between earth and the new heaven and is there an intermediary place (Hades) between earth and hell?

2-Do people currently in heaven see what is happening on earth?

3-Do those in heaven pray for those on earth?

4-If prayer is simply talking to God, will we pray more in heaven than we do on earth?

5-Jesus grieved for people while on earth.  Now that he is in heaven, does he still grieve for them?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who instructed the men of Israel to go through Canaan and write down descriptions of the area?

Answer for today    Joshua 18:9

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Hebrews 12:2

² Let us look only to Jesus, the One who began our faith and who makes it perfect. He suffered death on the cross. But he accepted the shame as if it were nothing because of the joy that God put before him. And now he is sitting at the right side of God’s throne.

 

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Jesus, keep my eyes on the salvation you provided, the suffering you endured, and the seat you have taken where you ever intercede on my behalf.  Thank you in Jesus name.  Amen

 

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

Saturday January 16, 2016 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-No one knows of your honesty unless you leave them samples-

2-Contentment comes not from greater wealth but from fewer wants-

3-Love reduces friction to a fraction-

4-Do what you can where you are, with what you have-

5-The Christian's future is as bright as the promises of God-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-A man has reached old age when he is cautioned to slow down by his doctor instead of by the police-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Get rid of anything that isn't useful.  Clutter weighs you down in many ways-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Jelly Belly jelly beans were the first beans in outer space when they went up with astronauts in the June 21,1983 voyage of the space shuttle Challenger-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Though the rest of the earth fell under human sin, was Eden treated differently?

2-Was Eden created by God from nothing or had it come from God's dwelling place and transplanted to earth?

3-Did God ever come again to visit Adam and Eve after they were banished from Eden?

4-After death, when do we receive resurrected bodies?

5-How many people in the Bible are said to have gone to paradise?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who described to the people of Israel what life would be like under a king and then wrote down his statements in a book?

Answer for the day    Samuel    1 Samuel 10:25

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Micah 7:7

⁷ Israel says, “I will look to the Lord for help.
    I will wait for God to save me;
    My God will hear me.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

God help me not to be in a constant hurry.  Thank you for those special saints who have learned to wait on you.  Help me learn their example. 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 January 15, 2016 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-In God's book of remembrance, "faithful" and "famous" are the same word-

2-Remembering who you are will affect what you are-

3-He who loves much does much-   

4-Real love is helping someone for Jesus' sake who can never return the favor-

5-Even if you are on the right track, you won't get anywhere if you just sit there-

STRANGE THOUGHT-Old age is having a choice of two temptations and choosing the one that will get you home the earliest-

I'VE LEARNED-Take a deep breath, it calms the mind-

DID YOU KNOW-Fortune cookies were actually invented in America by Charles Jung in 1918-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Eden remain just as it was when Adam and Eve left it or was it destroyed?

2-After Adam and Eve left Eden, could God have moved it to another realm?

3-Is the Tree of Life from creation the same as the one in Revelations?

4-Could God have preserved Eden to be occupied by humans again some day?

5-Could Eden possibly be a part of the new Jerusalem?

BIBLE TRIVIA

1-What old testament book mentions "the book of the acts of Solomon"?

Answer for today  1 Kings 11:41

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY      Ecclesiastes 7:14

¹⁴ When life is good, enjoy it.
    But when life is hard, remember:
God gives good times and hard times,
    And no one knows what tomorrow will bring.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

God, help me bear my burdens with joy, and refine my faith so I am useful in your kingdom.  Amen

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