Monday October 31, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

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

2-Do I have to give up me to be loved by you?

3-Mercy triumphs over judgement-

4-A christian is more likely to sin by their reaction than their action-

5-A child is like your stomach in that it doesn't need all you can afford to give it-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Life is simpler if you mow around the stumps-

 

I'VE LEARNED

When things go wrong, don't go with them-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The first telephone book ever published contained only fifty names.  It was published in New Haven, Connecticut, by the New Haven District Telephone Company in February 1878-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW         

1-What is the surest test of your religious faith?

2-Why can't we always tell when God is working in our lives?

3-Do we serve God out of duty or love?

4-Are there degrees of honesty?

5-What does prayer change?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

1 Corinthians 3:20 “The Lord knows what wise people think. He knows their thoughts are just a puff of wind."  This new testament verse is a quotation from what old testament book?

Answer for today    Psalms

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   

 John 13:14-15 ¹⁴ If I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash each other’s feet. ¹⁵ I did this as an example so that you should do as I have done for you.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Jesus, I ask you to give me not only your servant heart but also your eyes to see those I could serve in your name-

 

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 October 30, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Love doesn't destroy the one it loves-

2-When we pray, God changes us and we change things-

3-God doesn't take sides, he wants to take over-

4-Life is like a band, we don't all play the same instrument but we must play in harmony-

5-What we criticize in others is often a reflection of our own weakness-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Drive defensively, buy a tank-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Three things that make a person-1 commitment, 2 sincerity, 3 integrity-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The first police force was established in Paris in 1667-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can prayer change the mind of God?

2-Is God's anger and God's wrath the same thing?

3-What prayers does God hear?

4-Does God permit us to argue with him?

5-What is the sanctified life?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

1 Corinthians 3:19  “He catches those who are wise in their own clever traps.” This new testament verse is a quotation from what old testament book? 

Answer for the day      Job

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   

Mark 10:43-45   Whoever wants to become great among you must serve the rest of you like a servant. ⁴⁴ Whoever wants to become the first among you must serve all of you like a slave. ⁴⁵ In the same way, the Son of Man did not come to be served. He came to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many people.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY  

 

 

Father, continue to make me a more wholehearted servant to you and to the "others" you place in my path-   

 

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

Saturday October 29, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God, help me to leave unsigned notes of love wherever I go-

2-We should try to do one nice thing secretly for someone each day-

3-You still are the child you used to be-     

4-Our unwanted stress comes from our failure to trust God-

5-Love always comes full circle, what you give away always comes back-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Don't trust atoms, they make up everything-

 

I'VE LEARNED-

Three things in life are never certain-1 fortune, 2 success, 3 dreams-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The first people to arrive on Iceland were Irish explorers in 795 c.e.-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How do you know when truth is truth?

2-Can we be forgiven if we do not forgive others?

3-Does God's grace cancel the consequences of sin?

4-How can we not judge others?

5-Can we expect prayer to change our life's circumstances?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-

1 CORINTHIANS 2:16 “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Who has been able to teach him?” This new testament verse is from what old testament book?

Answer for today  Isaiah

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY 

Philippians 2:5-7 

⁵ In your lives you must think and act like Christ Jesus.

⁶ Christ himself was like God in everything.
    But he did not think that being equal with God was something to be used for his own benefit.
⁷ But he gave up his place with God and made himself nothing.
    He was born as a man
    And became like a servant.

 

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Lord Jesus, I want to be like you today.  May your mind and your heart be in me so that people will notice you in my life and want to come to know you-

 

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 October 28, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-What we do is who we are-

2-Faith is believing what God says without having to ask any questions-

3-Every opportunity demands an obligation-

4-If more saints would go out more sinners would come in-

5-I believe in the sun even when it isn't shining-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Birthdays are good for you for the more you have the longer you live-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Three things in life that are most valuable-1 love, 2 family, 3 kindness-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The first man to set foot on Antarctica was John Davis on February 7, 1821-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why do we criticize others for what they aren't instead of complimenting them for what they are?

2-Will Christians recognize the anti Christ?

3-What does the Bible mean saying "alive to Christ and dead to sin"?

4-Is sanctification a part of receiving the holy spirit?

5-Is it more important to be right or to be loving?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

1 Corinthians 2:9- “No one has ever seen this, and no one has ever heard about it. No one has ever imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.”   This new testament verse is a quotation from what old testament book?

Answer for the day   Isaiah

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   

Ephesians 5:1-2   You are God’s children whom he loves, so try to be like him. ² Live a life of love just as Christ loved us and gave himself for us as a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice to God.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, I ask you to show yourself in me today in such a way that others will see you in me and want to know you better-

 

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

Thursday October 27, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Be too big to be too little-

2-Rare is the person who can weigh the faults of others without putting his thumb on the scale-

3-I would rather justify price once than apologize for poor quality the rest of my life-

4-It is chance that make men friends but hearts that makes them friends-

5-We get in trouble in life, not because we ask for too much but because we settle for too little-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

At what age do you go from being disrespectful to your elders to being someone who thinks the young people today show no respect"?

 

I'VE LEARNED

Three things in life that you should never lose-1 hope, 2 peace, 3 integrity-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Orville Wright was involved in he first aircraft accident.  His passenger, a Frenchman was killed-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does "freedom in Christ" mean we can do anything we want?

2-Was the Holy Spirit present in Jesus' life?

3-Is unjust suffering better than deserved punishment?

4-Is giving money to a church giving it to God?

5-When we criticize others are we criticizing God?

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY  

1 Peter 2:21  This is what you were called to do, because Christ suffered for you and gave you an example to follow. So you should do as he did-

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you for sending Jesus to earth and showing us how to live.  Help me today to follow your example and walk in your footsteps-

 

 

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

Wednesday October 26, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The answer is never yes if you don't ask-

2-Inspect what you expect-

3-The best place to find a helping hand is at the end of your arm-

4-Cultivate good habits for the bad ones grow wild-

5-I am because God is-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

All I want is a chance to prove that winning the lottery won't solve all my problems-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Three things in life that can destroy a person-1 anger, 2 pride, 3 unforgiveness-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The Wright brothers first plane was called "the bird of prey"-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can Christians abuse God's grace?

2-Does one act of sin negate years of christian living?

3-Is anything evil in and of itself?

4-What is carnality?

5-Does God's grace cover willful disobedience?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA 

 1 Corinthians 1:31  “If people want to brag, they should brag only about the Lord."  This new testament verse is a quotation from what old testament book?

Answer for today    Jeremiah

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

1 Corinthians 3:21-23   ²¹ So you should not brag about human leaders. All things belong to you: ²² Paul, Apollos, and Peter; the world, life, death, the present, and the future—all these belong to you. ²³ And you belong to Christ, and Christ belongs to God.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, help me to live with heartfelt gratitude to you-

 

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

Monday October 24, 2016 thought for the day

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-Whatever you are going to do, now is the time to do it-

2-God does not call us to sit and wait for directions, but to go and be directed as we go-

3-Don't take the easy road, take the road God has called you to travel-

4-Without a battle there is no victory-

5-Despise not small beginnings-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Advice is like castor oil, easy enough to give but uneasy to take-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Do not ask God to guide your footsteps if you are not willing to move your feet-

 

DID YOU KNOW

New Zealand was the first country to give women the right to vote in 1890-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can a christian ever enter any bonding relationship with a non christian?

2-How quickly is purity destroyed?

3-Does light dispel darkness or darkness dispel light?

4-Does God bless the unsaved also?

5-Is there anything God cannot do?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA -1 Corinthians 1:19

 “I will cause the wise to lose their wisdom; I will make the wise unable to understand.” This new testament verse is a quotation from what old testament book?     Answer for today    Isaiah

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY -  Ephesians 1:3-4 

³ Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. In Christ, God has given us every spiritual blessing in the heavenly world. ⁴ That is, in Christ, he chose us before the world was made so that we would be his holy people—people without blame before him.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, help me to rest in your guarantee of eternal life-

 

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 October 23, 2016 thought for the day

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-There ought to be a better way of starting the day than by just getting up in the morning-

2-Happiness only adds and multiplies when we divide it-

3-An old timer is one who has gold in his teeth, silver in his hair and lead in his pants-

4-It doesn't matter if you win or lose until you lose-

5-You cannot hear with your mouth in gear-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-

A rumor without a leg to stand on will manage to get around some other way-

 

I'VE LEARNED-

Family ties may be stretched to accompany distance but that doesn't break them-

 

DID YOU KNOW-

Lief Erikson was the first European to set foot in North America in 1000 ce, not Columbus-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How can an intelligent person not be a christian?

2-Is the word submission related to weakness?

3-Should a husband be a servant or a leader?

4-Can Christians be completely consistent?

5-Does the Holy Spirit ever stop dealing with us?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-

Romans 15:21 “Those who were not told about him will see, and those who have not heard about him will understand.” This new testament verse is a quotation from what old testament book?

Answer for today   Isaiah

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    John 16:23-24

 I tell you the truth, my Father will give you anything you ask for in my name. ²⁴ Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy will be the fullest possible joy.

 

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, help me to practice prayer and experience joy-

 

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

Saturday October 22, 2016 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Whatever we vividly imagine, ardently desire, sincerely believe and enthusiastically act upon must inevitably come to pass-

2-As we think, so we are-

3-God, ease the pounding of my heart by the quieting of my mind-

4-The race is not always won by the swiftest--

5-Happiness is when the phone rings and you hear "I love you grandma/grandpa!!

STRANGE THOUGHT

A man's best friend is a dog.  That is if you want a friend who messes on your carpet and drools on your newspaper-

I'VE LEARNED

Insufficient facts always invite danger-

DID YOU KNOW

Income tax was first introduced in England in 1799 by British minister William Pitt-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How can people see God in your life?

2-What can we expect the gospel to do in the life of Christians?

3-How do you learn to forgive?

4-Is it easier to have a positive or a negative attitude?

5-What is "the joy of the Lord?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Romans 15:12 “The Root of Jesse will spring up, One who will arise to rule over the nations; In him the Gentiles will hope.

This new testament verse is a quotation from what old testament book?

Answer for today      Isaiah

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Philippians 4:12-13

¹² I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. ¹³ I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, I trust you in everything and I want to trust you completely-

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 October 21, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God, when we are wrong make us wiling to change, when we are right make us easy to live with-

2-If being loved is living you shall never die-

3-Twelve words that keep a marriage together-I am wrong, I am sorry, please forgive me, I love you-

4-A company is known by the people it employs-

5-The time that God allows us is always enough for the work he allots us-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-A friend told me she was taking up meditation.  I told her it was better than doing nothing-

 

I'VE LEARNED-People won't go along with you unless they get along with you-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Euripides was the first person on record to denounce slavery-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What does the Bible mean using the words "holy" and "perfect"?

2-Is there any morality other than the 10 commandments?

3-Is man's desire for authority a gift from God or of his own sinful nature?

4-Does the church want its people to conform to a set of beliefs or a set of behavior?

5-Is there room for personal freedom in the body of believers?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Romans 15:15 “All you who are not Jews, praise the Lord. All you people, sing praises to him.” This new testament verse is a quotation from what old testament book?

Answer for today    Psalms

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY  Philippians 4:19

 My God will use his wonderful riches in Christ Jesus to give you everything you need.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, I thank you in advance for your great faithfulness and I trust you to supply my needs as I give to kingdom causes-

 

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

Thursday October 20, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-I always know the right thing to say after the right time to say it has passed-

2-Sign at the front door-"one beautiful person and one old grouch lives here"-

3-You do what you can and God will see that your talents are not wasted-

4-Believe and receive, doubt and do without-

5-When you love someone, you love them as they are-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-33%of the people say they won't have money to cover their holiday spending.  Those people are called congress-

 

I'VE LEARNED-The best place to find a helping hand is at the end of your arm-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The actors in the first English play to be preformed in America were arrested, as acting was considered evil-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Must there be uniformity to have unity?

2-Have there been genetic changes caused by sin?

3-How do we know if we are obeying God in everything?

4-Is church attendance necessary for christian living?

5-Is there sanctification without consecration?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Romans 15:10 “Be happy, you who are not Jews, together with his people.” This new testament verse is a quotation from what old testament book?

Answer    Deuteronomy

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY  Isaiah 26:3-4

³ You, Lord, give true peace
    To those who depend on you,
    Because they trust you.
⁴ So, trust the Lord always,
    Because he is our Rock forever.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, my efforts to manage and micro manage don't succeed very well.  Yet I struggle to leave total control to you, even though you alone have accurate knowledge of what is best as well as the ability to do the impossible.  Teach me to let go more readily, more completely, that I may know your perfect peace-

 

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

Wednesday October 19, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-I like hugs, I like kisses, but what I really love is help with the dishes-mom

2-If you find a person on the top of a mountain, he didn't just fall there-

3-Jesus is more than a problem solver, he is a people developer-

4-Life is what happens to you while you are making other plans-

5-Love takes a whole lot of work-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Sweat is just fat crying-

 

I'VE LEARNED-You can see more coming down the hill than going up-

 

DID YOU KNOW-In the Middle Ages everyone believed that the heart was the seat of intelligence (as did Aristotle)

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is the feeling of guilt learned or inherited-

2-Can Christians be free of all prejudices?

3-Do American Christians feel they are God's chosen people?

4-Is all prejudice sinful?

5-Are harmony and unity the same?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Romans 15:9 “So I will praise you among the non-Jewish people. I will sing praises to your name.” This new testament verse is a quotation from what old testament book?

Answer for today    Psalm

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY  Colossians 3:14-15¹⁴ Even more than all this, clothe yourself in love. Love is what holds you all together in perfect unity. ¹⁵ Let the peace that Christ gives control your thinking, because you were all called together in one body to have peace. Always be thankful.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, conflicts and potential conflicts are great opportunities for me to love others by loving them with your love.  Make me willing to do so-

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

Tuesday October 18, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-Add spice to every meal-kiss the cook-

2-We all have eternity to celebrate the victories but only a few hours before sunset to win them-

3-Fear less, hope more, eat less, chew more, whine less, praise more, talk less, say more, hate less, love more and all good things are yours-

4-There is no heavier burden than a great opportunity-

5-No food is worth being fat for-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-No instrument or tool accomplishes its purpose without a greater power-

 

I'VE LEARNED-For most people, a known situation, however unpleasant, is often more comfortable and easier to accept, than the fear of an unknown one-

 

DID YOU KNOW-During the Middle Ages, few people were able to read or write.  The clergy were virtually the only ones who could-

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Romans 15:3 “When people insult you, it hurts me" is a new testament verse of a quotation  from what old testament book?

Answer for today    Isaiah

 

SRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   John 14:27

²⁷ “I leave you peace; my peace I give you. I do not give it to you as the world does. So don’t let your hearts be troubled or afraid.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Thank you father for your peace and for the way it transforms our lives, sustains our faith, and grows our faith-

 

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

Monday October 17, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The greatest joy is to be loved by someone-

2-Be slow to condemn and quick to love-

3-Just because God calls you does not mean there won't be any problems-

4-God is the controller of all things-

5-A good mother makes a happy home-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Sometimes it takes a hard fall to know where you stand-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Integrity is not demonstrated by what we say or how we say it but how we live-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The Spanish Inquisition once condemned the entire Netherlands to death-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How do you know when and if the Holy Spirit is working in your life?

2-What is the "power" the Holy Spirit gives to the Christian?

3-Is it okay to say "there but for the grace of God go I"?

4-Why do many Christians have low self esteem?

5-Can we have peace with God but not ourselves?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Romans 14:11 “‘As surely as I live,’ says the Lord, ‘Everyone will bow before me,'Everyone will say that I am God.’” This new testament verse is a quotation from what old testament book?

Answer for today     Isaiah

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Romans 5:1-2

Since we have been made right with God by our faith, we have peace with God. This happened through our Lord Jesus Christ, ² who through our faith has brought us into that blessing of God’s grace that we now enjoy. And we are happy because of the hope we have of sharing God’s glory.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you for the joy, the hope and the peace with you that I am blessed with as a result of my faith in Jesus-

 

MAY YOU HAVE ENOUGH HAPPINESS TO MAKE YOU SWEET, ENOUGH TRIALS TO MAKE YOU STRONG, ENOUGH SORROW TO KEEP YOU HUMAN AND ENOUGH HOPE TO MAKE YOU HAPPY-

Saturday October 8, 2016 thought for the day

There will be no postings to my blog until sunday 10/16-see you then-

Friday October 7, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Change is inevitable, growth is intentional-

2-In the beginning was-everything-

3-Sometimes God calms the storm and sometime he lets the storm rage and calms his child-

4-Never let the fear of striking out keep you from going to bat-

5-Love is the willingness and ability to allow another to make their own choices for themselves without any insistence that they satisfy me-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Light has no shadow-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Wisdom is knowing the right thing to do at the right time for the right reason in the right way-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The hundred years war lasted 116 years-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Are teaching and brainwashing different?

2-Does backsliding break fellowship or the relationship?

3-Can faith be generated?

4-Were the miracles that Jesus did, done by him or the holy spirit?

5-Why are we so timid in sharing Jesus with others?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Romans 12:20 “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink.
Doing this will be like pouring burning coals on his head.” This new testament verse is a quotation from what old testament book?

Answer for today   Proverbs

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Philippians 4:6-7

⁶ Do not worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks. ⁷ And God’s peace, which is so great we cannot understand it, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, help me to leave with you to deal with those situations which are beyond my ability to rectify-

 

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

 

Thursday October 6, 2016 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Come my love, grow with me- the best of life is yet to be-

2-Never let yesterday use up today-

3-Plan ahead-remember it wasn't raining when Noah built the ark-

4-The ark was designed by God and the titanic was designed by professionals-

5-Always give the customer value they can afford and service they deserve-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-When it rains, why don't sheep shrink?

 

I'VE LEARNED-It is a sign of great strength to need God-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Spain declared war on the United States in 1898-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is it ever permissible to not tell the truth?

2-Is not telling the complete truth the same as lying?  

3-Are certain personalities more inclined to become Christians?

4-Why are people put down who challenge established thinking?

5-Do we have to receive salvation to appreciate it?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Romans 12:19 It is written: “I will punish those who do wrong; I will repay them," says the Lord.

This new testament verse is a quotation from what old testament book?

Answer for today       Deuteronomy

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Hebrews 12:14-15

¹⁴ Try to live in peace with all people, and try to live free from sin. Anyone whose life is not holy will never see the Lord. ¹⁵ Be careful that no one fails to receive God’s grace and begins to cause trouble among you. A person like that can ruin many of you.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you for your grace.  Give me energy and strength to live at peace with others as I seek to live a holy life that glorifies you-

 

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

Wednesday October 5, 2016 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Where there is great love there always is great miracles-

2-There are no greater treasures greater than friends-

3-A friend is one who, when you've made a fool of yourself, doesn't think you've done a permanent job-

4-Faith is daring the soul to go farther than it can see-

5-Joy is not the absence of suffering but the presence of God-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Give your family the bulk of your time, energy and love, and you will be happy-

 

DID YOU KNOW-It has been calculated that in the last 3500 years, there have been only 230 years of peace throughout the civilized world-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why do we interpret God's silence as unconcern?

2-Does God have the right to remain silent?

3-Is there a difference in getting riches and pursuing riches?

4-What is God's grace?

5-Is it giving if you give what you do not need?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Romans 11:35 “No one has ever given God anything that he must pay back.” This new testament verse is a quotation from what old testament book?

Answer for today   Job

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Romans 5:8

 But God shows his great love for us in this way: Christ died for us while we were still sinners.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you for loving me when I am at my worst.  Thank you for not giving up on me. Today I choose to walk in your forgiveness, your grace and your love-

 

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