Monday December 31, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Wisdom is not a separate being, it is the mind of Christ revealed-

2-Pride is thinking more highly of our own wisdom and desires than of God’s-

3-Discretion is the ability to tell right from wrong-

4-Our lives reveal whether we are truly loving and faithful-

5-God doesn’t punish us because he enjoys inflicting pain but because he is deeply concerned about our development-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Good judgement comes from experience and alot of that comes from bad judgement-

I’VE LEARNED

Prosperity is not always good and adversity is not always bad-

DID YOU KNOW

Walt Disney had wooden teeth-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is scripture to be studied, analyzed, questioned, or just accepted?

2-Does the mouth always speak what is in the heart?

3-What are the careless words that Jesus said we would have to give an account for?

4-Jesus said that the Son of Man would have to be 3 days and 3 nights in the heart of the earth just like Jonah was in the belly of the hugh fish.  Was he?

5-When Jesus blessed the loaves and fishes to feed the multitudes when did they multiply.  When it was blessed or when it was passed out?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What flower were the capitals on the temple columns shaped like?

Answer for today          lilies             1 Kings 7:19

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

2 Corinthians 13:11     And that’s about it, friends. Be cheerful. Keep things in good repair. Keep your spirits up. Think in harmony. Be agreeable. Do all that, and the God of love and peace will be with you for sure.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, give me a heart that loves others and seeks to live in peace-

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 December 30, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-God views success as having a good reputation, moral character and the spiritual devotion to obey him-

2-A successful relationship with God counts for eternity, everything else is perishable-

3-The most annoying type of person is a know it all, one who has a dogmatic opinion about everything, is closed to anything new, resents discipline and refuses to learn-

4-Wisdom means far more than simply knowing a lot-

5-Sin, even when attractive is deadly-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Never ask a barber if he thinks you need a haircut-

I’VE LEARNED

We can be content with what we have when we realize with God we have everything we need-

DID YOU KNOW

Shirley Temple always had fifty six curls in her hair-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How many people were healed by Jesus during his ministry?

2-Why are we critical of Peter being fearful when trying to walk on the water to Jesus?

3-How do we blaspheme the Holy Spirit?

4-Why did Jesus say that any blaspheme against the Holy Spirit would not be forgiven?

5-Can blasphemy against Jesus or God himself be forgiven?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What plant food, given to pigs, was wanted by the prodigal son?

Answer for today            Husks          Luke 15:16

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Romans 5:1-2     By entering through faith into what God has always wanted to do for us—set us right with him, make us fit for him—we have it all together with God because of our Master Jesus. And that’s not all: We throw open our doors to God and discover at the same moment that he has already thrown open his door to us. We find ourselves standing where we always hoped we might stand—out in the wide open spaces of God’s grace and glory, standing tall and shouting our praise.

Father, thank you that we are friends and not enemies-

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

Friday December 28, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-If you are going to understand gratitude, you've got to understand the word grace-

2-When grace flows, gratitude is a natural response-

3-Perspective is not dependent on circumstances-

4-When thanksgiving fills your life, it comes out of your mouth-

5-Look for ways to be grateful for your spouse, your family and your friends-

STRANGE THOUGHT

If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop digging-

I'VE LEARNED

Money in itself is not wrong, but loving money leads to all sorts of sin-

DID YOU KNOW

The most expensive silent movie ever made was the 1926 epic Ben Hur, which cost $3.9 million

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did all the disciples heal the sick?

2-Did all the disciples "speak in tongues" after Pentecost?

3-After the ascension, did any of the disciples go back to their means of earning a living?

4-Did Jesus speak more than one language? If so, how many?

5-Did the disciples totally leave their livelihood while following Jesus?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What was Moses' basket made of?

Answer for today       Bulrushes              Exodus 2:3

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY  

John 15:9-12        “I've loved you the way my Father has loved me. Make yourselves at home in my love. If you keep my commands, you’ll remain intimately at home in my love. That’s what I've done—kept my Father’s commands and made myself at home in his love.  I've told you these things for a purpose: that my joy might be your joy, and your joy wholly mature. This is my command: Love one another the way I loved you.                                  Message

PRAYER OR TODAY

Father, I want to abide in your love and drink from your fountain of life-

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

Wednesday December 26, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-If you are going to understand gratitude, you've got to understand the word grace-

2-When grace flows, gratitude is a natural response-

3-Perspective is not dependent on circumstances-

4-When thanksgiving fills your life, it comes out of your mouth-

5-Look for ways to be grateful for your spouse, your family and your friends-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop digging-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Money in itself is not wrong, but loving money leads to all sorts of sin-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The most expensive silent movie ever made was the 1926 epic Ben Hur, which cost $3.9 million

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did all the disciples heal the sick?

2-Did all the disciples "speak in tongues" after Pentecost?

3-After the ascension, did any of the disciples go back to their means of earning a living?

4-Did Jesus speak more than one language? If so, how many?

5-Did the disciples totally leave their livelihood while following Jesus?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What was Moses' basket made of?

Answer for today       Bulrushes              Exodus 2:3

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY  

John 15:9-12        “I've loved you the way my Father has loved me. Make yourselves at home in my love. If you keep my commands, you’ll remain intimately at home in my love. That’s what I've done—kept my Father’s commands and made myself at home in his love.  I've told you these things for a purpose: that my joy might be your joy, and your joy wholly mature. This is my command: Love one another the way I loved you.                                  Message

 

PRAYER OR TODAY

 

Father, I want to abide in your love and drink from your fountain of life-

 

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

The greatest gift-Christmas day Decembver 25, 2018

Monday December 24, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-While nature points to the existence of God, the Bible tells us about salvation-

2-God's laws are guidelines and light for our path, rather than chains on our hands and feet

3-The reason people reject God has nothing to do with God's existence and everything to do with people's sinfulness.  In our desire to do wrong, we treat God as if he doesn't exist-

4-Nothing hurts more than a wound from a friend-

5-"Let your lives overflow with joy and thanksgiving for all that God has done"-

 

 STRANGE THOUGHTS

If you think you are a person of some influence, try ordering somebody else's dog around-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Actions speak louder than words-

 

DID YOU KNOW

All the characters in The Flintstones had four fingers on each hand and three toes on each foot-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is the difference in judging and "fruit inspecting"?

2-Are Christians never to judge?

3-Do Christians sin when they are judging?

4-Were all the disciples preachers, teachers and evangelists?

5-Is it necessary to use words to preach the gospel?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In the parable of the sower, what unwanted plant  causes some of the seeds to die?

Answer for today         Thorns     Matthew 13:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

John 13:34-35     “Let me give you a new command: Love one another. In the same way I loved you, you love one another. This is how everyone will recognize that you are my disciples—when they see the love you have for each other.”         Message

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, I ask you to help me not to forget to pray for those who need your help in your life-

 

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

Sunday December 23, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-True joy is far deeper than happiness for we can feel joy in spite of our deepest troubles-

2-Happiness is temporary because it is based on external circumstances, but joy is lasting because it is based on God's presence within us-

3-We deceive ourselves when we measure our happiness or contentment in life by the amount of wealth we possess-

4-In God's care you are never helpless-

5-God doesn't promise to eliminate challenges, instead he promises to give us strength to meet the challenges-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Don't worry about biting off more than you can chew.  Your mouth is probably a whole lot bigger than you think-

 

I'VE LEARNED

We would be in big trouble if God gave each of us what we truly deserve-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Artists had to draw 6,469,952 spots for the 1961 Walt Disney film one hundred and one dalmatians-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Some sections in the Bible were not a part of early manuscripts so why were they made a part of scripture?

2-Will God bless and use money given without a cheerful attitude?

3-Should the church knowingly take money received from illegal or immoral activity?

4-Does judging always mean you are saying something critical of another?

5-Can you find fault without judging?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What book mentions "apples of gold"?

Answer for today           Proverbs               25:11

 

SCRIPTUE FOR TODAY

John 5:20-23     So Jesus explained himself at length. “I'm telling you this straight. The Son can’t independently do a thing, only what he sees the Father doing. What the Father does, the Son does. The Father loves the Son and includes him in everything he is doing. “But you haven't seen the half of it yet, for in the same way that the Father raises the dead and creates life, so does the Son. The Son gives life to anyone he chooses. Neither he nor the Father shuts anyone out. The Father handed all authority to judge over to the Son so that the Son will be honored equally with the Father. Anyone who dishonors the Son, dishonors the Father, for it was the Father’s decision to put the Son in the place of honor.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, help me stay aware of your presence with me ever moment of the day-

 

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

Wednesday December 20, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-We become atheists in practice when we rely more on ourselves than on God-

2-To speak in direct defiance of God is to play the part of a fool-

3-No one but God is perfect. All of us stand guilty before him and need his forgiveness-

4-God not only wants us to obey his laws, but he wants us to love him with all our being-

5-We can relate to the Psalms because they express our feelings-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

There are two theories to arguing with a woman-neither one works-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Sin brings its own bitter rewards-

 

DID YOU KNOW

After turning down the role of Marshall Matt Dylan in the TV show "Gunsmoke", John Wayne recommended his good friend James Arness for the part.  It made him famous-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did any of the disciples have wives and children and if so did they become followers of Jesus? 

2-Should we have regular scheduled time for prayer?

3-What are the origins of the Sadducees and pharisees?

4-Why were the Jewish religious leaders angry when Jesus or the disciples brought healing to people who needed it?

5-Will God bless you if you give for the wrong reason?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What were Solomon's chariots made of?

Answer for today       Cedar wood               Song of Solomon  3:9

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

1  John 4:16     Everyone who confesses that Jesus is God’s Son participates continuously in an intimate relationship with God. We know it so well, we’ve embraced it heart and soul, this love that comes from God.         Message

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, I am confident in your promise never to leave me nor forsake me-

 

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

 

 

Wednesday December 19, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God cannot condone or excuse even the smallest sin-

2-As God makes us aware of sin, we must be intolerant toward it and be willing to change-

3-If God treated us with justice alone and not with mercy, we would be be wiped out by God's wrath-

4-The tongue can be our greatest enemy.  Though small it can do great damage-

5-God's work is not done until we care for the needs of the poor-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

What is the biggest advantage of going back to school as a retiree?  If you cut classes, no one calls your parents-

 

 I'VE LEARNED

 Sin is really a deception-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Oprah Winfrey's first name should have been the biblical name Orpah, from the  book of Ruth, except the midwife made a mistake in spelling it when she filled out the birth certificate-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Were the disciples away from their families while following Jesus, the crucifixion and resurrection weekend, the 40 days till his ascension, and waiting the 50 days till Pentecost?

2-Was the Holy Spirit given at Pentecost?  The Bible mentions the Holy Spirit several times before this event?

3-Would Jesus have been one to have hugged his disciples?

4-Would Jesus mother Mary have waited with the disciples for the 50 days?

5-Would those waiting the 50 days have gone home at night to eat and sleep?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What kind of flowers were supposed to be carved into the sacred lamp stands?

Answer for today         Almond blossoms         Exodus 25:33

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Matthew 22:37-40    Jesus said, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your passion and prayer and intelligence.’ This is the most important, the first on any list. But there is a second to set alongside it: ‘Love others as well as you love yourself.’ These two commands are pegs; everything in God’s Law and the Prophets hangs from them.”

                                                                              Message

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, I commit my entire being, my lifetime, my thoughts, and my understanding to you from this moment on-

 

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

Tuesday Decenber 18, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God doesn't judge people on the basis of race, sex, or national origins.  He judges them on the basis of their faith in him and their response to his revealed will-

2-If you want to follow God closely, you must know what scripture says-

3-Everyone serves somebody or something, whether a human leader, an organization or even ones's own selfish desires-

4-Inward joy is steady as long as we trust God.  Happiness is unpredictable.  Inward joy defeats discouragement, happiness covers it up.  Inward joy is lasting, happiness is temporary-

5-Regular communication helps any friendship and is certainly necessary for a strong relationship with God-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

What is the best way to describe retirement.  It is a never ending coffee break-

 

I'VE LEARNED

We think idols as statues of wood, metal, plastic or stone.  In reality it is anything natural that is given sacred value and power-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Hulk Hogan's real name is Terry Bolle-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why isn't Pentecost Sunday more of an important date in most Christian churches today?

2-Why isn't Jesus ascension to heaven celebrated on the christian calendar?

3-Was the Upper Room used by Jesus and his disciples next door to King David's tomb?

4-Did all the disciples wait continually for the 50 days till Pentecost when the Holy Spirit came?

5-How did the disciples live during the 50 days to Pentecost?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

On what day of creation did God make the plants?

Answer for today         the third day               Genesis 1:9-13

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

John 3:16     This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life.                                              Message

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, thank you for revealing your complete love for me-

 

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

Monday December 17, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-If you can trust God in pain, confusion and loneliness, you will overcome them and eliminate doubt, one of Satan's greatest foot holds in your life-

2-Only when honest feelings and emotions are shared can real people be known, loved and helped-

3-In scripture, praise is recognizing, appreciating and expressing God's greatness-

4-God moves us to praise him-

5-True friends should help you draw closer to God, not hinder your relationship with him-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

What do retirees call a long lunch-normal-

 

I'VE LEARNED

When we pray, our task is to ask in faith and wait in humility-

 

DID YOU KNOW

John Wayne began his film career in a series of Westerns as Singin' Sam, the silver screen's first singing cowboy.  Unfortunately, he could not make records because his singing voice and guitar playing were both dubbed-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why did Jesus ascend to heaven only in view of his disciples?

2-Did the disciples know they wouldn't see Jesus again after his ascension to heaven?

3-How did Jesus ascend into heaven?

4-Did Jesus go to another location (heaven) or just to another state of being?

5-Where is the heaven that Jesus went to?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what land did Moses see a burning bush that was not consumed-

Answer for today         Midian              Exodus 3;2

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 63:1-4     

God—you’re my God!
 I can’t get enough of you! I've worked up such hunger and thirst for God, traveling across dry and weary deserts.

 So here I am in the place of worship, eyes open, drinking in your strength and glory.
In your generous love I am really living at last! My lips brim praises like fountains.
I bless you every time I take a breath; my arms wave like banners of praise to you.

                                             Message

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, I thank you for your unfailing love.  You are deserving of all praise at all times-

 

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 December 16, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

1-Too often we presume to speak for God, to put words in his mouth, to take him for granted, or to interpret his silence to mean he is absent or unconcerned-

2-God's actions do not depend on ours, he will do what he knows best regardless of what we think-

3-We must trust God with our unanswered questions-

4-It is difficult to forgive someone who has incorrectly accused us of wrong doing-

5-Focusing our thoughts on God moves us to praise him-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why are retirees so slow to clean out the basement, attic or garage.  They know as soon as they do, one of their adult children will want to store stuff there-

 

I'VE LEARNED

God never stops pointing the way.  He is always with us as we go-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The roaring lion in the MGM logo was named Volney and lived at the Memphis Zoo-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Jesus go to hell at his death as stated in the apostles creed?

2-If Jesus was in hell during the Easter weekend, what did he do there?

3-Would the place from which Jesus ascended to heaven on the MT of Olives be a sacred place along with his birthplace, crucifixion place and burial place?

4-Could it be possible Jesus appeared in resurrected form to people not recorded in scripture?

5-Why was there forty days from Jesus' resurrection to his ascension?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What prophet mentions a gift of ebony wood sent to Tyre?

Answer for today            Ezekiel           27:15

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Romans 14:8-9      It’s God we are answerable to—all the way from life to death and everything in between—not each other. That’s why Jesus lived and died and then lived again: so that he could be our Master across the entire range of life and death, and free us from the petty tyrannies of each other.

                                             Message

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, what a comfort I have in knowing who you are and whose I am-

 

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

Saturday December 15, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-True Christians should purge themselves of the deep desire for more power, prestige and possessions-

2-Becoming wise is an ongoing, life long pursuit-

3-Job's greatest test was not his pain and grief but that he did not know why he was suffering-

4-We must learn to trust in God who is good and not in the goodness of life-

5-Our greatest test may be that we must trust God's goodness even though we don't understand why our lives are going a certain way-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

 What is the common term for someone who enjoys work and refuses to retire----nuts-

 

I'VE LEARNED

God's complete moral perfection is revealed by his hatred of all sin-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Woody Allen's legal name is Heywood Allen, but his real name was originally Allen Stewart Konigsberg-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What form was Jesus' resurrected body-

2-Where was Jesus from resurrection Sunday night to the following Sunday when he appeared to the disciples including Thomas?

3-Do we know from what spot on the MT of Olives that Jesus ascended into heaven?

4-Did Jesus go to heaven in a bodily form or spirit form?

5-What happened to the earthly body of Jesus?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What epistle uses the grafting of the olive tree as a symbol of God choosing the Gentiles in addition to the Jews?

Answer for today             Romans 11:17

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

ACTS 2:36     “All Israel, then, know this: There’s no longer room for doubt—God made him Master and Messiah, this Jesus whom you killed on a cross.”

                                                                                                 Message

 

     

 

 PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross.  You took my sin and paid my penalty

 

TODAY WILL NEVER COME AGAIN. BE A BLESSING, BE A FRIEND, ENCOURAGE SOMEONE,
TAKE TIME TO CARE. LET YOUR WORDS AND ACTIONS HEAL AND NOT WOUND

Friday December 14, 2018 thought for the day

1-Be slow to give advice to those who are hurting.  They often need compassion more than they need advice-

2-Wrong assumptions lead to wrong conclusions-

3-Compassion produces greater results than criticism or blame-

4-We cannot claim sinless lives but we can claim forgiven lives-    

5-Depending on wealth for happiness is idolatry and denies the God of Heaven-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why do retirees count pennies.  They are the only ones who have the time-

 

I'VE LEARNED

God is just as thorough in his mercy as he is severe in his judgement-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Rita Hayworth's real name was Margarita Cansino-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can you be saved without a sense of being lost?

2-Does being a christian mean you are destined to face the worlds criticism and persecution?

3-As a christian, what are you willing to die for?

4-How did Jesus' grave cloths get so neatly folded?

5-After  the resurrection did Jesus live as he did before going from place to place or did he just appear and disappear?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What furnishings in the temple were made of olive wood?

Answer for today            The cherubim          1 Kings 6:23    

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Philippians 2:9-11     Because of that obedience, God lifted him high and honored him far beyond anyone or anything, ever, so that all created beings in heaven and on earth—even those long ago dead and buried—will bow in worship before this Jesus Christ, and call out in praise that he is the Master of all, to the glorious honor of God the Father.       Message

                       

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Jesus, I love your name and confess you as my Savior and Lord-

 

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

Thursday December 13, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Often we suffer consequences for bad decisions and actions-

2-Never under estimate how vulnerable we are during times of suffering and pain-

3-Life is not given merely for happiness and personal fulfillment, but for us to serve and honor God-

4-It is wrong for us to assume that because God truly loves us he will always prevent suffering-

5-Satan's ploy is to get us to doubt God's love and faithfulness towards us-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Among retirees, what is considered formal attire--tied shoes-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Prophecy predicts and history reveals what has been in God's mind for all time-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Indiana Jones' first name was Henry-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why do we say blessed be the "name"of the Lord?

2-Are we today like the two men on the road to Emmaus in that we don't recognized when Jesus is with us?

3-Why do we so often not recognize when God is with us?

4-If God's Spirit is living within us, why aren't we more aware of it?

5-Is having a positive attitude a biblical concept?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What tree's fruit was used to make a plaster to heal the diseased King Hezekiah?

Answer for today         the fig's             2 King 20:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Luke 4:6-8     For the second test he led him up and spread out all the kingdoms of the earth on display at once. Then the Devil said, “They’re yours in all their splendor to serve your pleasure. I'm in charge of them all and can turn them over to whomever I wish. Worship me and they’re yours, the whole works.” Jesus refused, again backing his refusal with Deuteronomy: “Worship the Lord your God and only the Lord your God. Serve him with absolute single-heartedness.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, I thank you for my victory over temptation through the power you provide me-

 

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

 

 

Wednesday December 12, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Faith in God does not guarantee personal prosperity, and lack of faith does not guarantee troubles in your life-

2-If we always know why we are suffering, our faith would have no room to grow-

3-Often we feel we must say something spiritual and insightful to a hurting friend.  Perhaps what they need most is just our presence, showing we care-

4-We so often want to learn patience instantly-

5-Often we suffer consequences for bad decisions and actions-

 

STRANGE THOUGHTS

Why don't retirees mind being called seniors.  The term comes with a a 15%discount-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Treat others with the same fairness you demand for yourself-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The full name of the Fonz, played by Henry Winkler in the TV series "Happy days", was Arthur Herbert Fonzarelli-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-After the resurrection was Jesus in a physical body or a spiritual body-

2-After Jesus resurrection, where was he when he wasn't making appearances to people?

3-Why was there no record of Jesus appearing to his mother Mary after his  resurrection?

4-Was Jesus resurrected before, during or after the tomb stone was rolled away?

5-If Jesus said the prayer of faith will heal the sick, why are so many not?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What tree's leaves were used to cover the naked Adam and Eve?

 The answer for today                        the fig's                Genesis 3:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Mark 12:29-31     Jesus said, “The first in importance is, ‘Listen, Israel: The Lord your God is one; so love the Lord God with all your passion and prayer and intelligence and energy.’ And here is the second: ‘Love others as well as you love yourself.’ There is no other commandment that ranks with these.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, may your grace and power and love flow through me-

 

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