Monday October 30, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Our God is a God who knows no crises-

2-Since God is totally faithful to us, we can place our hope and trust in him-

3-God finds ways to communicate with those who truly seek him-

4-Hope is our faith projected into the future-

5-The Holy Spirit is the presence of God in our lives-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Don't let people drive you crazy.  It is within walking distance-

 

I'VE LEARNED

You reap after you sow, but not before-

 

DID YOU KNOW

A group of kangaroos is called a mob

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Will everyone in hell be subject to the same consequences?

2-Are there  different degrees of suffering and punishment in hell-

3-Will there be the exact same justice for all who don't know God's son Jesus?

4-Why did Jesus refer to God as Father.  Was this a Hebrew thing?

5-Will all people in hell feel their punishment the same?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Acts 9:7 says that the people traveling with Paul heard the heavenly voice Paul heard.  But, according to Acts 22:9, who said that the people did not hear the voice?

Answer for today     Paul

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

2 Peter 1:3-8   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. ⁵ Because you have these blessings, do your best to add these things to your lives: to your faith, add goodness; and to your goodness, add knowledge; ⁶ and to your knowledge, add self-control; and to your self-control, add patience; and to your patience, add service for God; ⁷ and to your service for God, add kindness for your brothers and sisters in Christ; and to this kindness, add love. ⁸ If all these things are in you and are growing, they will help you to be useful and productive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, I depend on you to enable me to live for you-

 

-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-

Thursday October 26, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Listen and silent are spelled with the same letters-

2-Everything has consequences-

3-Faith is the hand that reaches out to accept what the grace of God gives-

4-Never make a permanent decision based on a temporary storm-

5-God can never be out maneuvered, taken by surprise, or caught at a disadvantage-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Doing nothing is very hard to do for you never know when you are done-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Give because there is a need not because you have extra-

 

DID YOU KNOW

A group of hares is called a husk-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What does "gnashing of teeth" mean?

2-What will be the worst thing for sinners to bear in hell?

3-Do people chose hell because they want to go there?

4-Is hell a sentence for behavior or simply the end of the path of life we choose to live?

5-Will there be children in hell?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Solomon stated in Proverbs 18:22, "Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing."  Who, in the new testament, stated,  It is good for a man not to touch a woman"?

Answer for today       Paul

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Ephesians 1:16-19    I have not stopped giving thanks to God for you. I always remember you in my prayers, ¹⁷ asking the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, to give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation so that you will know him better. ¹⁸ I pray also that you will have greater understanding in your heart so you will know the hope to which he has called us and that you will know how rich and glorious are the blessings God has promised his holy people. ¹⁹ And you will know that God’s power is very great for us who believe.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you for your son Jesus. May I be passionate about my relationship with him so I can be a witness for you and your love-

 

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

Wednesday October 25, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Always be a little kinder than necessary-

2-Don't be yourself, be someone a little nicer-

3-Don't wait for people to be friendly, show them how-

4-Don't be a clever person, be a kind person-

5-Money doesn't change you, it magnifies who you are-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

1-Did it ever occur to you that a tether ball is really just a cat toy for people?

 

I'VE LEARNED

We reap what we sow whether it is money, kindness, courtesy, attitude, anger, selfishness, etc.?

 

DID YOU KNOW

A group of goats is called a trip-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is hell a physical place?

2-Where is the soul between death and the final judgement or does the final judgement occur at death?

3-Are the flames of hell literal or figurative?

4-How can hell be a place of utter darkness and also a place of burning and flames?

5-What about hell being a place of worms eating peoples flesh.  Is this to be understood literally?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to 2 Samuel 6:23, David's wife Michal had no children.  But according to 2 Samuel 21:8 she had children.  How many?

Answer for today      Five  (this apparent scribal error is corrected in some translations, where Merab, not Michal, is the mother of five children)

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Hebrews 9:13-15   The blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a cow are sprinkled on the people who are unclean, and this makes their bodies clean again. ¹⁴ How much more is done by the blood of Christ. He offered himself through the eternal Spirit as a perfect sacrifice to God. His blood will make our consciences pure from useless acts so we may serve the living God.¹⁵ For this reason Christ brings a new agreement from God to his people. Those who are called by God can now receive the blessings he has promised, blessings that will last forever. They can have those things because Christ died so that the people who lived under the first agreement could be set free from sin.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, Jesus is my savior through his sacrifice on the cross and I am grateful-

 

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

Tuesday October 24, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Avoid impulse purchases.  Don't buy what you don't need-

2-The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have-

3-Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you-not because they are nice, but because you are-

4-If you haven't any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble-

5-Always be a little kinder than necessary-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Courteous people learn courtesy from the discourteous-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Abundance tends to flow back to those who give-

 

DID YOU KNOW

A group of geese on the ground is called a gaggle, a group of geese in the air is called a skein-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can you believe in God and not believe in Jesus as his son?

2-Why do today's Christians tend to care more about God's soft virtues and forget his hard virtues- 

3-Is hell a punishment for having broken God's standards or a natural consequence of having your own way?

4-Is hell a punishment or a punishing?

5-The Christian has a resurrected body in heaven.  Does the sinner have an after death body in hell?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What book says, in the same chapter, "Answer not a fool according to his folly", and "Answer a fool according to his folly"

Answer for today      Proverbs 26:4 and 26:5

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Ephesians 1:13-14   So it is with you. When you heard the true teaching—the Good News about your salvation—you believed in Christ. And in Christ, God put his special mark of ownership on you by giving you the Holy Spirit that he had promised. ¹⁴ That Holy Spirit is the guarantee that we will receive what God promised for his people until God gives full freedom to those who are his—to bring praise to God’s glory.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, thank you for sending your son to be the redemption price for my sins, for sealing me with your holy spirit, and for guaranteeing my inheritance-

 

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

 

Thursday October 19, 2017 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Buy things for their usefulness rather than for their status-

2-Avoid basing your buying decisions on what will impress others and choose according to what you need-

3-Guard yourself from being overly influenced by advertising and social trends-

4-Simplify your life by developing the habit of getting rid of things that you no longer need or use-

5-Don't upgrade to the latest, best, fastest, most powerful model.  Use what you have until you truly need to replace it-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Calories are tiny creatures that live inside your closet and sew your clothes a little bit tighter every night- 

 

I'VE LEARNED 

You should give simply for the sake of giving-

 

DID YOU KNOW

A group of frogs is called an army-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why are false religions so popular with so many?

2-Does God hate hell?

3-Will hell ever be destroyed?

4-Is hell a torture chamber or utter darkness?

5-Do we choose hell by default by rejecting Jesus?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what epistle does Paul say "bear ye one another's burdens" and "every man shall bear his own burden."

Answer for today       Galations

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

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 TODAY

 

Father, I thank you for choosing me that through Jesus I can be a part of your eternal home-

 

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

Wednesday October 18, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The command that is repeated the most often in the Bible is "rejoice"-

2-Joy is closely linked with praise-

3-Joy comes in only one size, unspeakable hugeness of heart-

4-No answer is an answer-

5-Jesus told us that our heart is where our treasure is.  Therefore, it is wise to examine what we consider our true treasures is?

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Buckle up-it makes it harder for aliens to snatch you from your car-

 

I'VE LEARNED

There really is more to life than money-

 

DID YOU KNOW

A group of finches is called a charm

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-If sin means "missing the mark", can a Christian possibly live a sinless life?

2-What is morality?

3-Why do we use the name "Jesus Christ" instead of "Jesus the Christ"?

4-Can a non christian be a "good" person?

5-Can a Christian not be a "good" person?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Matthew's genealogy of Jesus says that Joseph's father was Jacob.  According to Luke 3:23, who was it?

Answer for today      Heli

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 37:18-19   The Lord watches over the lives of the innocent, and their reward will last forever.
¹⁹ They will not be ashamed when trouble comes. They will be full in times of hunger.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you that satan is a defeated foe and that we have victory in Jesus-

 

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

Tuesday October 17, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Love is a fruit in season at all times-

2-You cannot envy and love at the same time-

3-If a christian isn't loving and kind his actions show he doesn't know God-

4-Love is not merely one of God's characteristics, it is who he is-

5-It is easy to love the people far away.  It is not always easy to love those close to us?

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Born free-taxed to death-

 

I'VE LEARNED

The best way to become financially free is to commit to the principle-do not buy what you cannot afford-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The only continent without reptiles or snakes is Antarctica-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why is it not boastful or arrogant for Christians to say Jesus is the one and only way to God?

2-Is all truth by definition exclusive?

3-Can a christian act arrogant about their salvation?

4-Outside of the Bible, do we know Jesus is who he said he was?

5-What and where is our heart, soul and mind?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Mark 15:26  says the inscription on Jesus' cross read "The king of the Jews." What is it in Luke's account (23:38)?

Answer for today         "This is the King of the Jews."

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 33:12-15   Happy is the nation whose God is the Lord, The people he chose for his very own.
¹³ The Lord looks down from heaven and sees every person.
¹⁴ From his throne he watches all who live on earth.
¹⁵ He made their hearts and understands everything they do.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you for truly blessing us with an eternal inheritance in you-

 

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

Monday October 16, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Our conduct and acts of love reveal the nature of God-

2-God so loved that he gave.  satan is so selfish that he sought to rob God and the human race of everything worthwhile-

3-Love without the ability to use it would not be love-

4-True love does not seek it's own interest-

5-Loving God means we join our will to God's will-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Archaeologists never discover anything new-

 

I'VE LEARNED

No one can sincerely help another without helping themselves also-

 

DID YOU KNOW

In Michigan, it is illegal to chain an alligator to a fire hydrant-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-By requiring animal sacrifices in the old testament was God being cruel to animals?

2-Was any of the Bible dictated?

3-Does the Bible tell us all there is to know about God?

4-Does God make it difficult or easy to believe in him?

5-Are we qualified to call anyone a sinner?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA, but Acts 1:18-19 says someone

Matthew 27:6-8 says the priests bought the potter's field, but Acts 1:18-19 says someone else bought it.  Who was that?

Answer for today     Judas Iscariot

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

1 Corinthians 10:23-26   “We are allowed to do all things,” but not all things are good for us to do. “We are allowed to do all things,” but not all things help others grow stronger. ²⁴ Do not look out only for yourselves. Look out for the good of others also.²⁵ Eat any meat that is sold in the meat market. Do not ask questions about it. ²⁶ You may eat it, “because the earth belongs to the Lord, and everything in it.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, help me to choose to care about others and serve them with your love-

 

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

 

Sunday October 15, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-There are two kinds of love, the love of feeling and the love of choice.  The first lies in the emotions and the second in the will-

2-The root of all evil in human nature is the corruption of the will-

3-To love God with all our heart we must first of all will to do so-

4-God, I never seek nor chose to be other than you intended-

5-There are two major forces in the world-selfishness and love-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Always proof read carefully to see if you any words out-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Rest is not for the lazy, it is for those who want to maximize their productivity-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Alligators can not move backward-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Could God have created the universe with the "big bang?

2-Does the Bible ever contain inconsistencies?

3-How do we know that children will go to heaven if they die?

4-Is God willing to save everyone who comes to him?

5-Are all translations of the Bible from Hebrew and Greek 100% accurate and without error?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

James 1:13 says God does not tempt men, but Genesis 22:1 says God tempted a certain man. Who was it?

Answer for today      Abraham

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

ROMANS 15:7-8   Christ accepted you, so you should accept each other, which will bring glory to God. ⁸ I tell you that Christ became a servant of the Jews to show that God’s promises to the Jewish ancestors are true.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you for opening my eyes to both the truth of who you are and the truth that I am a sinner in need of a savior-

 

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

Saturday October 14, 2017 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

 

1-The New Testament does not use the word "happiness", it uses the word "joy"-

2-Absolute goodness is a trait of God, belonging to God alone-

3-Love is not only a quality but also an action-  

4-The Bible teaches that humans are not born "good" but rather with evil intent in their heart-

5-Love is the supreme characteristic of God-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Women who carry a little extra weight live longer than the men who mention it-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Repentance is about making a complete change-

 

DID YOU KNOW

More people are killed in Africa by crocodiles than lions-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does suffering and evil contain the potential for good?

2-Is it really possible to thank God for the pain we endure?

3-Are people ever motivated to seek God in the midst of their pleasure?

4-Are miracles a violation of natural law?

5-Are faith and reason contradictory?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Matthew 5:3 has Jesus saying, "Blessed are the poor in spirit."  what does he say in Luke 6:20?

Answer for today      "Blessed are the poor"

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

ROMANS 4:20-22   He never doubted that God would keep his promise, and he never stopped believing. He grew stronger in his faith and gave praise to God. ²¹ Abraham felt sure that God was able to do what he had promised. ²² So, “God accepted Abraham’s faith, and that faith made him right with God.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

 

Father, you are a promise maker and a promise keeper with whom nothing is impossible.  I want to live my life totally trusting 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 13, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-No one can believe in Jesus without God's help-

2-The word "believers"means to continue to believe.  We do not believe merely once.  We keep on believing in and trusting in Jesus-

3-Joy is an inevitable part of the christian life and yet so few enjoy it-

4-You cannot make yourself happy, but you can make yourself rejoice-

5-Happiness comes from happenings but joy may be within in spite of happenings-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

1-A parent can touch a whole generation just by loving their own child well-

 

I'VE LEARNED

The quality of your diet has a direct impact on your health-

 

DID YOU KNOW

To escape the grip of a crocodile's jaws, push your thumbs into its eyeballs.  It will let you go instantly  ( I hope you never have to remember this)-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is God always good?

2-What would it be like to live in a wold without suffering?

3-Does any amount of suffering disprove the existence of God?

4-Is there ever any meaning to suffering?

5-Are there any "good" people?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In Mark 2:26, Jesus says that Abiathar was priest during David's reign.  Who, according to 1 Samuel 21, was priest at that time?

Answer for today    Ahimelech

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Acts 7:55-56   But Stephen was full of the Holy Spirit. He looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at God’s right side. ⁵⁶ He said, “Look! I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at God’s right side.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 Father, help me to keep my eyes and thoughts focused on you-

 

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

Thursday October 12, 2017 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Jesus does not allow unbelieving people to see death as the end of life.    There is still a judgement to face-

2-We can limit what God does in us by assuming what is and is not possible-

3-If we offer nothing to God, he will have nothing to use.  But he can take what little we have and turn it into something good-

4-There is a lesson in the leftovers of the loaves and fishes.  God gives in abundance-

5-Faith is a mindset that expects God to act-

STRANGE THOUGHT

A moment of patience in a moment of anger saves you a hundred moments of regret-

I'VE LEARNED

When a behavior or attitude isn't working for us, we need to repent (to change our thinking)-

DID YOU KNOW

Toads don't have teeth, but frogs do-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is it possible the earth could be millions of years old?

2-Is it possible that God's days in creation took millions of our years?

3-Can faith stand up to reason?

4-Is it christian's fate to have to suffer persecution?

5-What does it mean "God is all powerful"?

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to John's account of the post resurrection appearances, what two disciples ran to Jesus's tomb?

Answer for today    Peter and John

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

John 11:40-44   Then Jesus said to her, “Didn’t I tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?”⁴¹ So they moved the stone away from the entrance. Then Jesus looked up and said, “Father, I thank you that you heard me. ⁴² I know that you always hear me, but I said these things because of the people here around me. I want them to believe that you sent me.” ⁴³ After Jesus said this, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” ⁴⁴ The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with pieces of cloth, and a cloth around his face.Jesus said to them, “Take the cloth off of him and let him go.”

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, I choose to believe you in all I do today-

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

Wednesday October 11, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Your whole spiritual life depends on your answer to only one question--Who is Jesus the Christ?

2-Only through the Jewish Messiah would the whole world find salvation-

3-The miracles done by Jesus were not mere illusions-

4-Faith is a gift that grows as we use it-

5-God's forgiveness is the greatest gift you will ever receive-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

A man is only a failure when he begins to blame someone else-

 

I'VE LEARNED

You can't kill time without injuring eternity-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Frogs move faster than toads-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Do all people have the same measure of faith to start with?

2-Is faith based on knowledge or knowledge based on faith?

3-What does it mean "You will know the truth and the truth will set you free"?

4-When did time not exist?

5-When did history begin?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In John 19:19 we are told that the inscription on the cross read , "Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews".  According to Matthew 27:37 what did the inscription read"

Answer for today      "This is Jesus, the King of the Jews"

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

1 Corinthians 10:31-33   The answer is, if you eat or drink, or if you do anything, do it all for the glory of God. ³² Never do anything that might hurt others—Jews, Greeks, or God’s church— ³³ just as I, also, try to please everybody in every way. I am not trying to do what is good for me but what is good for most people so they can be saved.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, I choose to give glory to you at every opportunity-

 

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

Tuesday October 10, 2017 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-John the Baptist story is told in all four gospels-

2-Miracles are not merely super human events, but events that demonstrate God's power-

3-It is okay to be angry about injustice and sin, it is wrong to be angry over trivial personal offenses-

4-While we want to live like Jesus, we should never try to claim his authority where it has not been given to us-

5-When Jesus talks about unbelievers, he means those who reject him completely, not those who have momentary doubts or questions-

 

STRANGE THOUGHTS

A fine is a tax  for doing wrong.  A tax is a fine for doing well-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Repentance is all about the mind and heart-

 

DID YOU KNOW

A strand from the web of the golden spider is as strong as a steel wire of the same size-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Are faith and feelings connected?

2-Is doubt the absence of faith or does faith overcome doubt?

3-Why was Abraham called the father of faith?

4-Is it possible for a christian to have perfect theology?

5-Is faith a choice of the will or a gift of God?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to Matthew 27:3-10 Judas hanged himself.  According to Acts 1:18, how did he kill himself?

Answer for today         He fell headlong and burst apart-

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

ROMANS 6:22-23  But now you are free from sin and have become slaves of God. This brings you a life that is only for God, and this gives you life forever. ²³ The payment for sin is death. But God gives us the free gift of life forever in Christ Jesus our Lord. 

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, I am overwhelmed by your goodness and grace.  I am grateful for all you have done in my life-

 

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

Monday October 9, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Jesus is the perfect expression of God in human form-

2-The two most common errors people make about Jesus are to minimize his humanity and to minimize his divinity-

3-The nature and will of God were revealed in the law, now the nature and will of God are revealed in Jesus-

4-In Jesus, God revealed his nature and essence in a way that could be seen and touched-

5-John the Baptist main role was to announce the coming of the Savior-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

To keep milk from turning sour, keep it in the cow-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Thought becomes attitudes, attitudes become actions, actions become habits.  Therefore, the key to controlling your life is to control your mind-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Any female bee in a beehive could have been the queen if she had been fed the necessary royal jelly.  All female bees in a given hive are sisters-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can Christians have doubts about their faith and still be Christians?

2-Can Christians have blind sports in their faith?

3-Is a struggle with doing God's will a lack of faith or disobedience?

4-Does our understanding of faith change as we get older?

5-Is God upset with us when we have questions about our christian faith?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In Matthew 26:34 Jesus predicts that Peter will betray him before the rooster crows once.  In Mark 14:30, how many times is the rooster supposed to crow?

Answer for today     twice

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

ROMANS 5:16-17     After Adam sinned once, he was judged guilty. But the gift of God is different. God’s free gift came after many sins, and it makes people right with God. ¹⁷ One man sinned, and so death ruled all people because of that one man. But now those people who accept God’s full grace and the great gift of being made right with him will surely have true life and rule through the one man, Jesus Christ.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, thank you for the gift of Jesus and the forgiveness of my sins-

 

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 8, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Jesus is the creator of life and his life brings light to mankind.  In his light we see ourselves as we really are (sinners in need of a savior)-

2-Christians are not the source of God's light, we merely reflect that light-

3-The word witness indicates our role as reflectors of Jesus' light-

4-All who welcome Jesus as Lord and Savior of their lives are reborn spiritually, receiving new life from God-

5-Jesus death satisfied God's requirement for the removal and forgiveness of sins-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

For a head cold use a vaporizer to spray the nose until it drops into your throat-

 

I'VE LEARNED

When a poor person dies of hunger, it has not happened because God did not take care of them.  It happened because you and I didn't give them what they needed-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Grasshoppers have white blood-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-We say "don't look at us look at Jesus".  Are we worried what people would find if our lives were scrutinized?    

2-Will we as Christians always live up to the standards of Jesus?  If not, have we sinned by falling short?

3-Could the world survive without all the humanitarian services the church does in Jesus name?

4-What would the world be like if the Holy Spirit was withdrawn from it?

5-Will the Holy Spirit ever be withdrawn from the world?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Matthew 20:20 states that the mother of James and John requested that her sons be appointed to high office in the coming kingdom.  In Mark 10:35, who made the request?

Answer for today      James and John

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

John 14:25-27   “I have told you all these things while I am with you. ²⁶ But the Helper will teach you everything and will cause you to remember all that I told you. This Helper is the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name.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 TODAY

 

Father, make me aware of your presence so that fear and worry don't control me-

 

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

Saturday October 7, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

 

1- What Jesus taught and what he did are tied inseparably to who he is-

2-Although Jesus took upon himself full humanity and lived as a man, he never ceased to be the eternal God who has always existed, the creator and sustainer of all things and the source of eternal life-

3-To Jewish readers, "the Word was God" was blasphemous.  To Greek readers "the word became flesh" was unthinkable.  To John, this new understanding of the "word" was gospel, the good news of Jesus-

4-Life is ironic.  It takes sadness to know happiness, noise to appreciate silence, and absence to value presence-

5-If you try to live without God, you will be abandoning the purpose for which you were made-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

For a dog bite, put the dog away for several days.  If it has not recovered by then, put it to sleep-

 

I'VE LEARNED

By changing our own negative patterns, we can change a great many of the circumstances we are in-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The original name for butterfly was the "flutterby"-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Do Christians tend to pass off their sins as mistakes?

2-How and why is it more blessed to give than to receive?

3- Is it appropriate for the church to confess its sins of the past?

4-What is the main stumbling block keeping people from becoming Christians?

5-Christianity spread very rapidly in its early days yet today has only minimal growth.  Why is this so?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In Matthew 8, the maniac lives in Gadara.  In Luke 8 and Mark 5, where does he live? (for this question, check a modern translation, not the KJV)?

Answer for today        Gerasa

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Matthew 7:7-10   Ask, and God will give to you. Search, and you will find. Knock, and the door will open for you. ⁸ Yes, everyone who asks will receive. Everyone who searches will find. And everyone who knocks will have the door opened.⁹ “If your children ask for bread, which of you would give them a stone? ¹⁰ Or if your children ask for a fish, would you give them a snake?

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you that you don't grow tired of our prayers.  Help me to keep praying and grace to accept the purpose you are accomplishing when life is difficult-

 

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-