Tuesday February 28, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-Only God can deliver people from natural selfishness-

2-In this life we can never be flawless but we should aspire to be as much like Jesus as possible-

3-Christians, like pharisees, are to separate themselves from this world's values-

4-We can't achieve Christlike character and holy living all at once, but we must grow toward maturity and wholeness-

5-Our tendency to sin must never deter us from striving to be more like Jesus-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

It isn't what you don't know that hurts you.  It is what you do know that isn't so-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Words that you speak and actions that you do often live on long after you have left this earth-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The Tom Thumb golf course was the first miniature golf course in the United States.  It was built in 1929 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, by john Garnet Carter-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does God only give good things?

2-What happens when God's hand is removed from a life-

3-Did God send an evil spirit to Saul?

4-If David was confident of victory over Goliath, why did he take 5 stones and not just one?

5-Is it really possible to contact the dead as did Saul with Samuel?

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Hebrews 13:5-6    Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be satisfied with what you have. God has said,
“I will never leave you;
    I will never abandon you.” Deuteronomy 31:6

⁶ So we can be sure when we say,

“I will not be afraid, because the Lord is my helper.
    People can’t do anything to me.” Psalm 118:6

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, help me to be aware of your presence in my life today.  Teach me to be content because I am yours-

 

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

Monday February 27, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-Live with such integrity that your word alone is enough and doesn't require an oath of "I promise"-

2-Our desire should not be to keep score, but to love and forgive- 

3-Forgiveness is not natural, it is supernatural (it is a God thing)-

4-The christian should not plan on retaliation but rather pray for those who did the hurting-

5-According to Jesus, it is more important to give justice and mercy than to receive it-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

History would be an excellent thing if only it were true-

 

I'VE LEARNED-

Forget what hurt you in the past, but never forget what it taught you-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The only person ever to play golf of the moon was Alan Shepard.  His golf ball was never found-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did God in the Old Testament speak in an audible voice?

2-Could the Old Testament accounts of killing enemies by Israel be accurate?

3-What is the difference in killing and murder?

4-Why is the Old Testament so filled with accounts of mass killings?

5-In Biblical days why were lots cast to determine God's will?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What Old Testament book contains the prophecy of this event-"giving vinegar to the crucified Jesus"?

Answer for today   Psalm

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Hebrews 1:8-9   "But God said this about his Son:

God, your throne will last forever and ever.
    You will rule your kingdom with fairness.
⁹ You love right and hate evil,
    So God has chosen you from among your friends;
    He has set you apart with much joy.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you that I can have confidence in all your promises-

 

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 February 26, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Our attitudes toward others reflect our relationship with God-

2-Self control is good but God wants us to practice thought control as well-

3-When Jesus said to get rid of your hand or your eye, was he speaking literally or figuratively-

4-We sometimes tolerate sins in our life, that left unchecked, could eventually destroy us-

5-We need to examine our life for anything that causes us to sin and take every necessary action to remove it-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

What does "gilding the lily" mean?

 

I'VE LEARNED

It takes 20 years to become an overnight success-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Pro golfer Wayne Levi was the first PGA pro to WIn a tournament using a colored (orange) ball.  He did it in the Hawaiian Open.

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is the book of "Jashur" mentioned in Joshua 10:13

2-Does God harden peoples hearts today as he did in the Old Testament?

3-In the 12 tribes of Israel, why is there no tribe of Joseph?

4-What is the book of "The law of God" mentioned in Joshua 24:25?

5-Is the Old Testament God of anger and judgement the same as the New Testament God of mercy and grace?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What Old Testament book contains the prophecy of this event-"Jesus entry into Jerusalem on a donkey "

Answer for today    Zechariah

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

John 15:15-16   "I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know what his master is doing. But I call you friends, because I have made known to you everything I heard from my Father. ¹⁶ You did not choose me; I chose you. And I gave you this work: to go and produce fruit, fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you anything you ask for in my name."

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, bless and grow my friendship with you as I seek you daily-

 

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

Saturday February 25, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Anger is a great sin because it violates God's command to love-

2-Anger keeps us from developing a spirit pleasing to God-

3-Jesus said that we will be held accountable even for our attitudes-

4-Broken relationships can hinder our relationship with God-

5-We are hypocrites if we claim to love God while we hate others-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Sometimes I am not sure of what I absolutely know is so-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Heavy givers are light complainers-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Many Japanese golfers carry  "hole in one" insurance, because it is traditional in Japan to share one's good luck by sending gifts to all their friends when you get an ace in the hole-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is the  "Book of the Law" that Moses put in the ark on the covenant?

2-Why did God ask the Israelites to also kill innocent women and children as well as all the men?

3-Why should one person's sin affect others who did nothing wrong-

4-Why did God ask for people to remove their sandals when standing on Holy Ground?

5-How did the "sun stand still" in answer to Joshua's prayer?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What Old Testament book contains the prophecy of this event-"betrayal by a close companion"

Answer for today    Psalm

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

John 13:15-17    I did this as an example so that you should do as I have done for you. ¹⁶ I tell you the truth, a servant is not greater than his master. A messenger is not greater than the one who sent him. ¹⁷ If you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, help me to be like Jesus in my humility, caring and sharing-

 

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 February 24, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-The Pharisee's weakness was that they were content to obey God's laws outwardly without allowing God to change their hearts or attitudes-

2-God judges our hearts as well as our deeds, for it is in the heart that our real allegiance lies-

3-Jesus was saying that his listeners needed a different kind of righteousness altogether (love and obedience), not just a mere intense version of the Pharisee's         

   righteousness (legal compliance)-

4-We should be just as concerned about our attitudes that people don't see as about our actions that are seen by all-

5-We miss the intent of God's Word when we read his words for living without trying to understand why he made them-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Today I bent the truth to be kind, and I have no regret, for I am surer of what is kind than I am of what is true-

 

I'VE LEARNED

When you return to a place that remains unchanged, you find the ways in which you yourself have changed-

 

DID YOU KNOW

In the united States, there are more than 10,000 golf courses- (how many have you played)

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How did Moses talk to the Israelites when there were several million of them?

2-Why is there a book of Deuteronomy when much of it seems to be a retelling of earlier books?

3-Does God only show love to those who are obedient?

4-Can God use sinners to accomplish his will?

5-Why were Mary and Joseph's dying never recorded in scripture?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What Old Testament book contains the prophecy of this event- Not breaking the bones of the crucified Jesus?

Answer for today   Psalms

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Mark 10:43-45    "But it should not be that way among you. 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, help me to demonstrate your love through humble service.  May you touch someone today through my living for you-

 

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

Thursday February 23, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-If we can avoid anger and hatred, we will avoid murder-

2-More often than not we avoid the extreme sins but regularly commit the types of sins with which Jesus was most concerned-

3-God's moral and ceremonial laws were given to help people love God with all their heart and mind-

4-By Jesus' time, the Israelite religious leaders had turned the Mosaic laws into a confusing mess of rules-

5-Jesus did not speak against the Law itself, but against the abuses and excesses to which it had been subjected-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Don't be yourself, be someone nicer-

 

I'VE LEARNED

God will bless us materially if we will use those blessings to "do justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our God and to love our neighbor as we love ourselves-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Golfing great Ben Hogan's famous reply when asked how to improve one's game was, "Hit the ball closer to the hole."

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why did the Israelites continually forget what God had done for them?

2-Why did God ask for so many sacrifice offerings?

3-Were the sacrificial offerings required of individuals, families or the nation?

4-How can we be content with where God has placed us without wanting more?

5-What does it mean to be "poor in spirit"?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What Old Testament book contains the prophecy of this event-the piercing of Jesus' side with a spear?

Answer for today    Zechariah

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Hebrews 12:1-2   We are surrounded by a great cloud of people whose lives tell us what faith means. So let us run the race that is before us and never give up. We should remove from our lives anything that would get in the way and the sin that so easily holds us back. 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

 

Father, help me to run the race with endurance with my eyes fixed on Jesus.  Help me resist the temptations of the world so that I may run a strong race-

 

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

Wednesday February 22, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-"Blessed" means more than happiness-

2-The beatitudes don't promise laughter, pleasure  or prosperity-

3-To Jesus, "blessed" means the experience of hope and joy, independent of outward circumstances-

4-In the "Kingdom of Heaven", wealth, power and authority are unimportant-

5-Jesus said to rejoice when we are persecuted.  We can be comforted to remember that God's greatest prophets were persecuted-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

We will never run out of math teachers as long as they multiply-

 

I'VE LEARNED

The Bible doesn't say that "money is the root of all evil", rather "the love of money is the root of all evil"-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Before 1850, golf balls were made of leather and stuffed with feathers-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does God demand repentance for atonement?

2-If "thou shall not kill" is valid, why did God demand the Israelites kill their enemy?

3-Does God punish the sins of the fathers to  the 3rd and 4th generations? 

4-If God is a spirit, how can an aroma of an offering be pleasing to him?  

5-Is God masculine?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA 

What Old Testament book contains the prophecy of this event-Jesus resurrection?

Answer for today     Psalm

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Philippians 2:5-8   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.
⁸ And when he was living as a man,
    He humbled himself and was fully obedient to God,
    Even when that caused his death—death on a cross.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, help me to follow the example of Jesus.  Give me a spirit of humility and selfless love-

 

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

Tuesday February 21, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-If our goal is to become like Jesus, applying the beatitudes will challenge the way we live each day-

2-In the issue of faith vs deeds, Jesus said "Let your light so shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your father in heaven"-

3-The beatitudes were a code of ethics for the disciples and a standard of conduct for all believers-

4-The beatitudes are not to be taken as multiple choice, they are to be taken as a whole.  They describe how we should live as followers of Jesus-

5-Each beatitude tells how to be blessed-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Trying to write with a broken pencil is pointless-

 

I'VE LEARNED

World peace will never exist until Jesus returns-

 

DID YOU NOW

Americans spend more than $630 million a year on golf balls-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What does the old testament mean by "ceremonial unclean"?

2-Does God ever not hear our prayers?

3-How did the Israelites receive forgiveness of sins through blood sacrifices without repentance?

4-Can we sanctify ourselves?

5-Why did God sometimes, but not always, demand violent death to those who disobeyed his commands?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What Old Testament book contains the prophecy of this event-"Jesus birth in Bethlehem"?

Answer for today    Micah

 

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 pray that my speech, attitude, and behavior will reflect your holy character and gracious love-

 

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

Monday, February 20, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Heartfelt obedience is more important than legalistic observance-

2-Jesus told his disciples not to expect fame and fortune but mourning, hunger and persecution-

3-If we don't live by Jesus' words in the "Sermon on the mount", we will find ourselves using God's message only to promote our personal interests-

4-Jesus said that God blesses those who live out the traits listed on the "Sermon on the mount"-

5-Each beatitude is an almost direct contradiction of society's typical way of life-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

I didn't mean to gain weight.  It happened by snacident-

 

I'VE LEARNED

The best peace the world can offer is a restless peace-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Rudyard Kipling, living in Vermont in the 1890s, invented the game of snow golf.  He painted his golf balls red so he could locate them in the snow-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Do all Old Testament instructions apply to us today?

2-Did Jesus cancel all the required Old Testament offerings?

3-If you sin unintentionally or unknowingly is it still sin?

4-If you can sin unknowingly, how can you live a sinless life?

5-The Israelites had so many instructions from God, how could they possible keep them all?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What Old Testament book contains the prophecy of this event-"the virgin birth"?

Answer     Isaiah

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

1 Peter 2:21-22    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.²² “He had never sinned, and he had never lied.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, use my suffering for your glory and to make me more life 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-

Sunday February 19, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Angels were involved in Jesus' life by protecting Jesus in sending his family to Egypt-

2-Angels were involved in Jesus life on earth by ministering to Jesus in Gethsemane-

3-Jesus started his ministry with the same word people had heard John the Baptist say--repent-

4-Becoming a follower of Jesus means turning away from our self centeredness and self control and turning our lives over to Jesus' direction and control-

5-Jesus' ministry consisted of 3 areas-1 teaching, 2 preaching, 3 healing-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Sometimes it is better to just remain silent and smile-

 

I'VE LEARNED

To violate the innocence of a child is the greatest evil known to man-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The Super Bowl is broadcast in over 180 countries.   That is more than 90 percent of the countries in the world-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is Christianity truly a "blood religion"?

2-Why were burnt offerings pleasing to God?

3-Do the instructions of Leviticus apply to us today?

4-Did Jesus cancel the instructions of Leviticus?     

5-Was all scripture given for all people of all times?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What old testament book contains the prophecy of this event-the 30 pieces of silver

Answer for today   Zechariah

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

John 15:4-5   "Remain in me, and I will remain in you. A branch cannot produce fruit alone but must remain in the vine. In the same way, you cannot produce fruit alone but must remain in me. ⁵ “I am the vine, and you are the branches. If any remain in me and I remain in them, they produce much fruit. But without me they can do nothing."

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you for the strength that comes from abiding in you-

 

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

Saturday February 18, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Satan used scripture to try to convince Jesus to sin  and he can do the same to us also-

2-Angels announced Jesus' birthday to Mary-

3-Angels reassured Joseph that Mary was telling him the truth-

4-Angels gave the name of Jesus to the holy baby-

5-Angels announced Jesus' birth to the shepherds-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

You can't live with Satan and expect God to pay the rent-

 

I'VE LEARNED

All peoples are vulnerable to sin-

 

DID YOU KNOW

An American football has four seams-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is it true you can never out give God?

2-Whatever happened to the ark of the covenant-?

3-Is it possible in our culture to not work on the Sabbath?

4-How did Moses record all the instructions from God given in Exodus and Leviticus?

5-Where did all the precious metals and jewelry come from in Exodus?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What Old Testament book contains the prophecy of this event?-Jesus' crucifixion with two thieves?

Answer for the day      Isaiah

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Philippians 2:1-2   "Does your life in Christ give you strength.  Does his love comfort you?  Do we share together in the Spirit.  Do you have mercy and kindness.  If so, make me very happy by having the same thoughts, sharing the same love, and having one mind and purpose-"

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you for the unity you provide to your children-

 

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

Friday February 17, 2017 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Satan temps us when and where we are most vulnerable-

2-Satan often tempts us through our strengths where we are most susceptible to pride-

3-Satan's temptations of Jesus in the wilderness focused on three areas,1-physical needs and desires, 2-possessions and power, 3-pride-

4-God is not a magician in the sky to preform on request-

5-God wants us to live by faith, not by magic.  Don't try to manipulate God by asking for signs-

STRANGE THOUGHT

We all know mirrors don't lie.  I'm, just glad they don't laugh-

I'VE LEARNED

Salvation is free (paid for by Jesus) but not cheap-

DID YOU NOW

It takes 3000 cows to supply the NFL with enough leather for a year's supply of footballs-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Jesus live an ordinary childhood with his family?

2-How do you "pray in the Spirit"?

3-Did Jesus heal others than those recorded in scripture?

4-How do we "worship God in Spirit and Truth"?

5-Can we give too much to God that our family suffers?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Name the Old Testament book that contains the prophecy of this event?- Casting lots for Jesus' robe?

Answer for today   Psalms

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

John 14:23   “If people love me, they will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them."

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, I want to show my love for you by following you faithfully and obediently-

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

Thursday February 16, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-A person has not shown true obedience if they have never had an opportunity to disobey-

2-Your convictions are only strong if they hold up under pressure-

3-Satan is a fallen angel.  He is real, not symbolic and is constantly fighting against those who follow and obey God-

4-Satan's temptations are real, and he is always trying to get us to live his way or our way rather than God's way-

5-Remember, temptation itself is not sin.  We sin when we give in and disobey God-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

I think I am going to sell my vacuum cleaner.  All it does is collect dust-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Jesus did not teach that a life of faith would be easy, but the reward for endurance would be eternity with him-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Green Bay Packers backup quarterback Matt Hasselbeck has been struck by lightning twice in his life-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why didn't Jesus appoint someone to be a recorder of his life and activities?

2-How do you have a "personal relationship" with God?

3-Do Christians know what they are saying when they say they want to be more like Jesus.  What about his sufferings, persecutions, etc? 

4-Do we live like we prefer grace or mercy?

5-Is true total forgiveness devoid of self interest?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what book of the Bible is this quotation found?  "Now go! I will help you speak and I will teach you what to say.”

Answer for today  Exodus

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Philippians 3:10-11   "I want to know Christ and the power that raised him from the dead. I want to share in his sufferings and become like him in his death. ¹¹ Then I have hope that I myself will be raised from the dead."

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, I'm grateful that you are a knowable God.  Would you help me to know you even more-

 

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

Wednesday February 15, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Unforgiveness makes you sick and keeps you sick-

2-I am not a product of my circumstances.  I am a product of my decisions-

3-The church is the only body on earth that confesses sin-

4-The church where confession of sin dies out, is no conger a church but a club-

5-Cheating and lying are choices not mistakes-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

The less skilled the player, the more likely he is to share his ideas about the game-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Denying the existence of God does not make God go away-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Soccer is played in more countries than any other sport-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Pharaoh also die in the closing up of the Red Sea?

2-What does it mean to "keep the Sabbath holy"?

3-Is it possible today to keep all 10 commandments as God originally meant them?

4-Does God's blessings go only to the sinless life?

5-If the 10 commandments apply to us today, why not all the other commands in the book of Exodus?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what book of the Bible is this quotation found?  "“They are always ready to kill people."

Answer for today    Romans

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

1 Corinthians 1:9    "God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful."

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, help me to trust your goodness and provision no matter what circumstances I encounter-

 

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

Wednesday February 14, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-There is a tremendous amount of power that comes from not having to say "yes"-

2-Social change is better achieved by being for something than against something-

3-If you don't stick to your values when they are tested, they are not values, they are just hobbies-

4-A bird doesn't sing because it wants to be heard, it sings because it has a song-

5-Just because you don't see a way doesn't mean God doesn't have a way-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

How was the size of hail described before the game of golf was invented?

 

I'VE LEARNED

Where deception exists, disillusion follows-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Anise is the scent on the artificial rabbit that is used in greyhound races-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why did God need a man to deliver his people from Egypt?

2-Was Moses a prototype of Jesus?

3-Why did God harden Pharaohs heart to Moses's requests?

4-Why did Pharaoh continually tolerate Moses and Aaron?

5-Was the red sea divided apart for miles or only a narrow roadway?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what book of the Bible is this quotation found?  "He will take your male and female servants, your best cattle, and your donkeys and use them all for his own work. "

Answer for today     1 Samuel

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

1 Corinthians 4:8-9    ^"You think you already have everything you need. You think you are rich. You think you have become kings without us. I wish you really were kings so we could be kings together with you. ⁹ But it seems to me that God has put us apostles in last place, like those sentenced to die. We are like a show for the whole world to see—angels and people. "

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, help me to see that I am abundantly blessed by you and that I am already rich with your love, grace and mercy-

 

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

Monday February 13, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Worrying is a symptom of a lack of faith-

2-Celebrate American values, but remember as a christian your citizenship is not in America, it is in heaven-

3-You should live with such high integrity that your word doesn't need attachments to make it legitimate-

4-You will never obey the Lord and regret it, but you will regret every time you don't obey him-

5-Be pro something, not just anti something-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

If a home school mom is talking to herself, is she having a parent teacher conference?

 

I'VE LEARNED

The world that has rejected Jesus will readily receive satan's antichrist-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The expression "getting someone's goat" is based on the custom of keeping a goat in the stable with a racehorse as the horse's companion.  The goat becomes a settling influence for the thoroughbred-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why did Rebekah favor Jacob over Esau?

2-Why did Old Testament men say "God of my Fathers" instead of "My God"?

3-Why is the Bible so full of the sins of it's main characters (most of which are men)?

4-Jesus started his ministry at the age of 30.  Joseph became Pharaoh's governor at the age of 30.  Is there a significant correlation?

5-Why did God create man with a bent toward doing evil?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what book of the Bible is this quotation found?

 "The watchman answers,
    Morning is coming, but then night will come again.
If you have something to ask,
    Then come back and ask.”

Answer for today    Isaiah

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Romans 11:33-36   "Yes, God’s riches are very great, and his wisdom and knowledge have no end! No one can explain the things God decides or understand his ways.

³⁴ As the Scripture says, “Who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been able to give him advice?”  ³⁵ “No one has ever given God anything that he must pay back.” ³⁶ Yes, God made all things, and everything continues through him and for him. To him be the glory forever! Amen.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, may I never stop praising you for your goodness and grace-

 

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 February 12, 2017 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The church can't be missional and comfortable at the same time-

2-When the church becomes comfortable, Christianity starts to die-

3-It is hard to point people to Jesus if you need their approval-

4-If your identity is tied to people's praise, you'll be eternally discontent-

5-"There is  no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear"-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

I thought growing old would take longer-

 

I'VE LEARNED

The Bible makes clear that God's judgement is certain-''

 

DID YOU KNOW

Sprinters on track teams started taking a crouching start in 1908-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is the opposite of fear?

2-What is the opposite of love?

3-Was homosexuality the only sin Sodom and Gomorra were judged for?

4-Why did God honor the blessing given to Jacob by Isaac that was based on deception"

5-Why didn't Isaac correct his mistaken blessing when he learned the truth?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what book of the Bible is this quotation found? "Moab is like my washbowl. I throw my sandals at Edom. I shout at Philistia.”

Answer for today  Psalms 60:8

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Revelation 12:10-11  

“The salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God
    And the authority of his Christ have now come.
The accuser of our brothers and sisters,
    Who accused them day and night before our God,
    Has been thrown down.
¹¹ And our brothers and sisters defeated him
    By the blood of the Lamb’s death
    And by the message they preached.
They did not love their lives so much
    That they were afraid of death.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you for pardoning me and taking on the punishment for my wrong doings-

 

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