Thursday November 30, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Kindness is love in action, love translated into simple everyday terms-

2-Kindness is being considerate of others-

3-Kindness cost nothing, but can accomplish much-

4-In all languages, kindness is the irresistible friendship-

5-Kindness is living the Golden Rule-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

The first thing to try when all else fails is --again-

 

I'VE LEARNED-It really doesn't matter if your glass is half empty or half full.  Be thankful you have a glass and that there is something in it-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The only female animal that has antlers is the caribou-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was Simon of Cyrene in the wrong place or the right place to carry Jesus cross?

2-Why is Simon of Cyrene's two boys named only in Mark?

3-Did Simon of Cyrene and family become believers in Jesus as the Messiah?

4-Did all criminals to be crucified have to carry their cross to the execution place?

5-If Jesus went into hell when he died, how could the one crucified criminal be with Jesus in paradise that day as Jesus promised he would be?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said  "Another kingdom will come after you, but it will not be as great as yours. Next a third kingdom, the bronze part, will rule over the earth. "

Answer for today   Daniel

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 18:30   The ways of God are without fault. The Lord’s words are pure. He is a shield to those who trust him.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, thank you for your hand of protection over me today.  I trust in you-

 

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

Wednesday November 29, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Kindness is more than beauty-

2-Kindness multiplies when you give it away-

3-A kind word is never wasted-

4-Kind words do not cost much yet they accomplish much-

5-He who sows kindness reaps friendship and gathers love-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

I am not bragging, but I still wear the same size socks and same size watch as I did in high school-

 

I'VE LEARNED

No one ever admits they are wrong half as loudly as they claim they were right-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The cells that make up moose antlers are the fastest growing animal cells in nature-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is the reason the Jews have been so mistreated over the years because they told Pilate "let his blood be on us and our children"?

2-Is Pilate remembered for the evil he did or the courage he didn't show?

3-How did the Gospel writers know about Pilate's conversation with his wife about letting Jesus go?

4-Did Pilate"s wife become a believer in and follower ofJesus?

5-Was Jesus' scourging an illegal move by Pilate?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said "I don’t understand why my pain has no end.
 I don’t understand why my injury is not cured or healed."

Answer for today    Jeremiah

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Hebrews 13:15-16   So through Jesus let us always offer to God our sacrifice of praise, coming from lips that speak his name. ¹⁶ Do not forget to do good to others, and share with them, because such sacrifices please God.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, in gratitude for your grace, forgiveness, and love, I offer you both the song of my heart and the actions of my hands-

 

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

Tuesday November 28, 2017 thought for the day

DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT THIS PICTURE IS?

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-It is up to each of us to choose to show kindness, which is not easy at times-

2-The greatest work that kindness does to others is that it makes them kind themselves-

3-The greatest longing in humanity is the craving to be appreciated-

4-Treat a man as he appears to be and you make him worse. But treat him as if he already were what he potentially could be and you help make him what he should be-

5-Kindness is giving Godly love-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

If my memory were any worse, I could plan my own surprises birthday party-

 

I'VE LEARNED

If you had a bad day, don't worry.  We all have a reset button.  It is called tomorrow-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Moose have very poor vision-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Whatever happened to Pilate after sentencing Jesus?

2-Would Pilate have heard about Jesus' resurrection-

3-Whatever happened to the Roman guards guarding Jesus' tomb?

4-What were Barabbas' thoughts on being freed?

5-Whatever happened to Barabbas after being freed?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said-- “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you. Stand up and make your bed.”

Answer for today     Peter

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Hebrews 10:11-14   Every day the priests stand and do their religious service, often offering the same sacrifices. Those sacrifices can never take away sins. ¹² But after Christ offered one sacrifice for sins, forever, he sat down at the right side of God. ¹³ And now Christ waits there for his enemies to be put under his power. ¹⁴ With one sacrifice he made perfect forever those who are being made holy.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

 

Father, I am humbled and grateful for your grace-

 

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

Monday November 27, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-We are not responsible to perform for God, but in simple faith, in responding to what God reveals, we are simply to cooperate with God-

2-Do you want to hear God speak, read your Bible out loud-

3-To forgive means to remove their situation from their record-

4-Worry is the enemy of peace-

5-The world would be different if everyone practiced kindness-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Only the invisible drink evaporated milk-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Nothing of beauty is ever lost, it is only changed-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The male moose sheds its antlers every winter and grows a new set the following year-

 

5 THINGS I  WANT KNOW

1-Did Judas ever realize Jesus was who he said he was?

2-Is Judas remembered for what he did or for what he was?

3-Was Judas' sin beyond God's grace?

4-Was Judas predestined to be the betrayer of Jesus without any choice in the matter?

5-Was Pilate's role in the crucifixion predestined?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Name the person who said the following as their last words-- ^"They will pick up snakes and drink poison without being hurt. They will touch the sick, and the sick will be healed.”

Answer for the day      Jesus

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Hebrews 9:23-24   So the copies of the real things in heaven had to be made clean by animal sacrifices. But the real things in heaven need much better sacrifices. ²⁴ Christ did not go into the Most Holy Place made by humans, which is only a copy of the real one. He went into heaven itself and is there now before God to help us.

 

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, only your son has the ability to open the door of heaven for me and he has done that.  I thank you for your grace and 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-

Wednesday November 22, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The best portion of a good person's life is the little nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and love-

2-Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn life around-

3-How beautiful a day can be when kindness touches it-

4-Daily exercise routine--walk with God and run from sin-

5-God's desires become our desires when we truly delight ourselves in him-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Opportunity is always more recognizable going than coming-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Forgiveness is love at the testing point-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The antlers of a male moose can have as many as thirty spikes-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why did Jesus not talk about his time between his death and his resurrection?

2-Was Judas different from the other 11 disciples?

3-Was Judas ever a true disciple of Jesus?

4-How can "satan" enter a follower of Jesus as he did with Judas and they not know it?

5-Who was the first person to be brought back to life as mentioned in the Bible?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Name the person who said the following as their last words--“Turn around and get me out of the battle, because I am hurt!”

Answer for today      Ahab

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Hebrews 5:1-4  Every high priest is chosen from among other people. He is given the work of going before God for them to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. ² Since he himself is weak, he is able to be gentle with those who do not understand and who are doing wrong things. ³ Because he is weak, the high priest must offer sacrifices for his own sins and also for the sins of the people.⁴ To be a high priest is an honor, but no one chooses himself for this work. He must be called by God as Aaron was. 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

  Father, I am humbled to be reconciled to you through Jesus your son-

 

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

Tuesday November 21, 2017 thouht for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust and hostility to evaporate-

2-A person who is nice to you but rude to a waitress is not a nice person-

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

4-Life is short, but there is always time for courtesy-

5-A kind word heals but a malicious word maims-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

The main trouble with mental notes is the ink dries too fast-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Collect moments, not things-

 

DID YOU KNOW

When fully grown the Alaskan moose weighs up to eighteen hundred pounds-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What would hell have been like when Jesus went there upon dying?

2-Did Jesus suffer in hell like human sinners do?

3-Did the occupants of hell know who Jesus was?

4-What was the purpose of Jesus entering hell?

5-What caused Judas to betray Jesus?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA 

Name the person who said the following as their last words-- “Come here. I'll feed your body to the birds of the air and the wild animals!”

Answer for today     Goliath

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Mark 12:32-33    The man answered, “That was a good answer, Teacher. You were right when you said God is the only Lord and there is no other God besides him. ³³ One must love God with all his heart, all his mind, and all his strength. And one must love his neighbor as he loves himself. These commands are more important than all the animals and sacrifices we offer to God.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, I know that you first loved me in order that I can respond in love to you-

 

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

Monday November 20, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You keep your faith by giving it away-

2-Our weakness is not God's weakness-

3-It is never how much we have to offer, but rather if we will offer whatever we have-

4-God can take a little gift and make something great out of it-

5-Wherever there is another human being, there is a chance for kindness-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

The future is not what it used to be-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Sometimes when things seem to be falling apart, they may actually be falling into place-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The Alaskan moose is the largest deer in North America-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Jesus ever explain to Mary his mother that he had to be crucified and why, and that he would rise from the dead and go back to be with his father-

2-Did Mary the mother of Jesus ever see her resurrected son on a 1 to 1 basis?

3-Why could God not look at Jesus while he hung on a cross?

4-Had God abandoned Jesus during all of the good Friday proceedings?

5-Did Jesus know what faced him in death in hell?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Name the person who said the following as their last words- “Have you come in peace, you Zimri, you who killed your master?”

Answer for today     Jezebel

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Romans  12:1-2    So brothers and sisters, since God has shown us great mercy, I beg you to offer your lives as a living sacrifice to him. Your offering must be only for God and pleasing to him, which is the spiritual way for you to worship. ² Do not be shaped by this world; instead be changed within by a new way of thinking. Then you will be able to decide what God wants for you; you will know what is good and pleasing to him and what is perfect.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, thank you for your great mercy-

 

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

Saturday November 18, 2017 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-At some point in life, God's love must move from being a concept you wonder about to a conscious experience that transforms lives-

2-The best witness is telling what God has done for you, not in telling people why they need God-

3-As a christian, do we become complacent and comfortable with some sin that may be in our life?

4-There are many conflicting beliefs about God/Jesus.  They all can't be right or wrong.  How do you determine which are true?

5-The opponents of Jesus never challenged the empty tomb-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

The easiest way to find a lost item is to buy its replacement-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Friendship is God loving us through someone else-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Reindeer like to eat bananas-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What subject did Jesus mention the most?

2-Why is the fourth commandment all but ignored by Christians today?

3-Do we desecrate our places of worship by dressing so skimpily?

4-How can you love someone when you don't like them?

5-Was Jesus mother Mary a widow at the time of Jesus death?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Name the person who said the following as their last words-- " if you see me when I am taken from you, it will be yours. If you don’t, it won’t happen.”

Answer for today       Elijah

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Luke 6:21-23  

You people who are now hungry are blessed, because you will be satisfied.
You people who are now crying are blessed, because you will laugh with joy.

²² “People will hate you, shut you out, insult you, and say you are evil because you follow the Son of Man.

 But when they do, you will be blessed. ²³ Be full of joy at that time, because you have a great reward in heaven.

Their ancestors did the same things to the prophets.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, give me the courage to embrace the cost, whatever it may be, of following Jesus-

 

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 November 17, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-When we are looking for what's really in our hearts, the best place to start is with our finances-

2-Real compassion requires us to act-

3-At times when you least expect it, Jesus will show up and make a difference-

4-No one loves you unconditionally as much as God does-

5-You may want to stop  being God's children but he does not stop wanting to be your father-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Some people work up steam, others generate a fog-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Error on the side of kindness-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The small red deer is the only one found in Africa-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why are there so many conflicting interpretations of the Bible?

2-Why are so many parts of the Bible not clear and difficult to understand?

3-Why aren't the words Jesus spoke recorded by the disciples immediately?

4-Does it matter in what order the books of the Bible are listed in?

5-How can I be sure what I take to be the holy Spirit's enlightenment is not just self delusion?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Name the person who said the following as their last words---- ^"But when the Holy Spirit comes to you, you will receive power. You will be my witnesses—in Jerusalem, in all of Judea, in Samaria, and in every part of the world.”

Answer for today      Jesus

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Matthew 16:26-27    It is worthless to have the whole world if they lose their souls. They could never pay enough to buy back their souls. ²⁷ The Son of Man will come again with his Father’s glory and with his angels. At that time, he will reward them for what they have done.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, thank you for opening my eyes to the truth of your gospel and reality of heaven.

 

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

Thursday November 16, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Legalism without mercy often produces harsh results-

2-Jesus was God with skin on-

3-The love of people often increases with performance and decreases with mistakes.  Not so with God-

4-You can't love someone you don't know-

5-Possessions are not so bad but rather the attitude that often goes along with them-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Practice makes perfect.  I'm trying to shorten my sleeping skills-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Until you value yourself you will not value your time.  Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it-

 

DID YOU KNOW

There are no wild deer of any kind in Australia-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Have we made the Gospel too difficult or too easy for some to believe it?

2-How does freedom of choice and God's grace work together?

3-Does God suffer pain as we know it?

4-Did Bible writers know they were writing for posterity?

5-How can we know that every translation of the Bible from the Greek and Hebrew is without error?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Name the person who said the following as their last words--

Answer for today     Eli     1 Samuel 4:16   “What happened, my son?”

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Revelation 22:12-14   “Listen! I am coming soon! I will bring my reward with me, and I will repay each one of you for what you have done. ¹³ I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.¹⁴ “Blessed are those who wash their robes so that they will receive the right to eat the fruit from the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 Father, in preparation for Christ's return, please speak to my heart about repentance, faith, and works,  and give me the curage to act on what you reveal to me about myself-

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

Wednesday November 15, 2015 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The more we help others, the less important our problems are-

2-We reap what we sow, even if we don't know what we are sowing-

3-Conceit is bad because the focus is on ourselves rather than on others or God-

4-It is easy to become weary in doing good-

5-Be careful how you act around non believers-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

One reason we can't save any money is because our neighbors are always buying something we can't afford-

 

I'VE LEARNED

You must discipline your behavior to achieve a life of quality-

 

DID YOU KNOW

In 1978, more deer were killed by Connecticut automobile drivers than by Connecticut hunters-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is it correct to call God a person?

2-Was Jesus any way a human after his resurrection?

3-Does hell last forever or does it just seem like it?

4-If Christianity is the only real answer to life's questions, why aren't people drawn to the churches?

5-Did Jesus struggle with doing God's will at Calvary?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Name the person who said the following as their last words---"But you should not leave him unpunished. You are a wise man, and you will know what to do to him, but you must be sure he is killed.”

Answer for today        David

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Matthew 5:11-12   “People will insult you and hurt you. They will lie and say all kinds of evil things about you because you follow me. But when they do, you will be blessed. ¹² Rejoice and be glad, because you have a great reward waiting for you in heaven. People did the same evil things to the prophets who lived before you.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, give me contentment in the truth that you are my highest reward for serving you-

 

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

Tuesday November 14, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-How we behave with money reveals what we truly believe-

2-When tomorrow comes, today is gone forever-

3-Salvation comes only through the cross--no additions, no alterations-

4-All people have a faith in something-

5-Don't live in the past, you can't change it or do it over-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Old age is when you still have something on the ball but you are just too tired to bounce it-

 

I'VE LEARNED

You don't have a soul, you are a soul.  You have a body-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Deer do like to eat marijuana-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How could the disciples see God the father when they looked at Jesus?

2-Jesus said 'the father and I are one".  Why wasn't the Holy Spirit included?

3-Will Jesus give us everything we ask in the fathers name?

4-Does God work in our lives only in answer to prayer?

5-Is satan able to be at more than one place at a time?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Name the person who said the following as their last words- “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”

Answer for today           The repentant thief on the cross

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 18:20-24   The Lord spared me because I did what was right. Because I have not done evil, he has rewarded me.
²¹ I have followed the ways of the Lord; I have not done evil by turning away from my God.
²² I remember all his laws and have not broken his rules.
²³ I am innocent before him, I have kept myself from doing evil.
²⁴ The Lord rewarded me because I did what was right, because I did what the Lord said was right.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, you who know my heart, give me contentment in your truth-

 

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

 

 

Monday November 13, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Just because Christians are called to holiness doesn't mean we have to be naive, helpless and negligent-

2-Righteousness is not  a matter of following rules but of the heart.  It comes from faith in Jesus-

3-It is not our sinfulness that will obstruct our relationship with Jesus and sabotage our prayers but rather our pride and conceit-

4-God is consistent in all he does-

5-Money is a blessing, a danger, a stewardship, a test, and a tool-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

For those who can't bend over and touch  your toes just wave at them-

 

I'VE LEARNED

The greatest joy in life comes most often from blessing others, not by seeking to be blessed ourselves-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Deer cannot eat hay-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Are Christians narrow minded and intolerant of those different from them

2-Why is the church affected by our culture?     

3-Do many christian display spiritual power in their lives?

4-Will the suffering that some Christians endure get greater or lesser as time nears an end?

5-Why does the church seem to be adapting the world's morality?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Name the person who said the following as their last words--So go and make followers of all people in the world. Baptize them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. ²⁰ Teach them to obey everything that I have taught you, and I will be with you always, even until the end of this age.”

Answer for today     Jesus    Last verse in Matthew

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Matthew 6:3-4  

 So when you give to the poor, don’t let anyone know what you are doing. ⁴ Your giving should be done in secret. Your Father can see what is done in secret, and he will reward you.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, free me from the trap of seeking praise of men-

 

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 November 11, 2017 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-"No one can add an hour to their life by worrying"-

2-Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow,  it empties today of it's strength-

3-To worry shows insufficient trust in God-

4-You cannot achieve true security in material possessions-

5-There is no sin that is a match for God's grace-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Life is short so smile while you still have all your teeth-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Giving or not giving reflects a deliberate attitude of the heart-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Bats always turn left when exiting a cave-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does surrender and submission mean the same?

2-Why do we place so much importance on things that are so temporary?

3-How much like Jesus can we become?

4-Is there purpose to life outside of God?

5-What is it that God gives you to handle your testings?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Name the person who said the following as their last words-“Lord God, remember me. God, please give me strength one more time so I can pay these Philistines back for putting out my two eyes!”

Answer for today     Samson

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

2 Timothy 2:24-25   And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, a good teacher, and patient. ²⁵ The Lord’s servant must gently teach those who disagree. Then maybe God will let them change their minds so they can accept the truth.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, help me be patient, articulate, kind, and humble when I share the good news with people who need to hear it-

 

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 November 10, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-As Christians, we are a family, a community of believers who strengthen one another-

2-Parables are instructive stories that have a symbolic significance-

3-Scripture repeatedly uses the word "heart" to refer to  the center of a persons being, including his mind, emotions and will-

4-The cross was a stumbling block to the Jews because scriptures asserted that a man hanged on a tree is cursed by God.  The messiah therefore could not be crucified and thereby cursed by God-

5-To acknowledge Jesus means to accept him as the messiah and put your faith in him-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Inflation hasn't ruined everything.  A dime can still be used as a screwdriver-

 

I'VE LEARNED

When you delight in giving to others, you free yourself financially-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Bats are the only mammals that can fly-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is there anything ever out of control as far as God is concerned?

2-How is it possible to do everything to the glory of God?

3-Why did God have to destroy all the animals in the great flood since they had nothing to do with sin?

4-Are there animals and vegetation that exist now that weren't on the earth prior to the flood?

5-When God created us did he also create our weaknesses and limitations also?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Name the person who said the following as their last words- “See this stone! It will remind you of what we did today. It was here the Lord spoke to us today. It will remind you of what happened so you will not turn against your God.”

Answer for today       Joshua

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Luke 24:46-47    He said to them, “It is written that the Christ would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day ⁴⁷ and that a change of hearts and lives and forgiveness of sins would be preached in his name to all nations, starting at Jerusalem.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, help me to make disciples in my circles of influence for your great glory-

 

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

Wednesday November 8, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-A beatitude promises a blessing from God specific to the character they describe-

2-Jesus neither eradicated nor invalidated the old testament but reaffirmed it as the inspired work of God-

3-Jesus represents the comprehensive fulfillment of the law, not it's destruction-

4-It is not money but the love of money that is the root of all evil-

5-Fasting is not a requirement for new testament believers, but it can be spiritually enriching in helping us to draw closer to God-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

I'm a multitasking procrastinator.  I can put off all kinds of things at once-

 

I'VE LEARNED

If you want to change what you are getting, change what you are giving-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Gorillas often sleep for up to fourteen hours a day-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why is laughter good for your heart and soul?

2-Does our soil today need a biblical rests every seven years?

3-Why does the church seem to be coming irrelevant in our society today?

4-Why were gold, frankincense and myrrh chosen as gifts to be given to baby Jesus?

5-Does hope produce faith or does faith produce hope?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Name the person who said the following as their last words- “Promise me that you will carry my bones with you out of Egypt.”

Answer for today    Joseph

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Matthew 9:12-13   When Jesus heard them, he said, “It is not the healthy people who need a doctor, but the sick. ¹³ Go and learn what this means: ‘I want kindness more than I want animal sacrifices. I did not come to invite good people but to invite sinners.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, thank you for helping me recognize my spiritual sickness and bringing me to spiritual health-

 

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

 

 

Tuesday November 7, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-It is not that God's old testament of sacrifices was meaningless, but without a loving heart oriented toward God, the offerings were hollow-

2-The Pharisees didn't believe they needed a savior since they always followed the law- 

3-When Jesus told the man by the pool of Bethesda to pick up his mat and walk, he had not broken the law but the Pharisees tradition-

4-Only through faith in Jesus are we justified.  That does not mean we actually become righteous but that we are declared righteous and sinless in God's sight through faith in Jesus as our Savior-

5-A beatitude is a pronouncement of blessing-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

I like to look at the chart of the chemical elements periodically-

 

I'VE LEARNED

The more money a person has the more they want.  Instead of filling a vacuum, money creates one-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Gorillas beat their chest when they get nervous-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Will God treat you better than you treat others?

2-Is anyone beyond God's grace?

3-How do we know if we are being tested or tempted?

4-Is it possible to love God as much as he loves us?

5-Is there such a thing as negative faith?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Name the person who said the following as their last words-

 ^"With my own eyes I have seen your salvation, which you prepared before all people.
 It is a light for the non-Jewish people to see and an honor for your people, the Israelites.”

Answer for today     Simeon

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Joel 2:12-13   The Lord says, “Even now, come back to me with all your heart. Fast, cry, and be sad.” Tearing your clothes is not enough to show you are sad. Let your heart be broken. Come back to the Lord your God, because he is kind and shows mercy. He doesn't become angry quickly, and he has great love.
He can change his mind about doing harm.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you for helping me see my sin and prompting me to repent-

 

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