Wednesday February 28, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Limited anxiety is helpful but what we don't need is to live in a state of high alert-

2-Joseph was the great grandson of Abraham-

3-It is one thing to face a challenge but another to face it alone-

4-When you are tempted to lash out in fear, look up in faith-

5-Prayer not despair-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

The Spanish national anthem has no lyrics.  It was written as a military march, and as such was not intended to be sung-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Until you take your own personal pilgrimage through pain you cannot fully fathom that God is with you-

 

DID YOU KNOW

An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why does Christianity grow best  under great persecution?

2-Is prayer simply a thought process?

3-Are words necessary to pray?

4-What is the "fear of the Lord"?

5-What is reverence for God?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to psalm 91, what kind of man can tread on a cobra without fear?

Answer for today       The man who trusts God     verse 13

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

John 1:4    In him there was life, and that life was the light of all people.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, thank you so much that through Jesus you fill us with the never ending and abundant life and light of heaven-

 

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

Tuesday February 27, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1`-Belief always precedes behavior-

2-Anxiety is often the consequence of perceived chaos-

3-Perceived control creates calm, lack of control gives birth to fear-

4-Anxiety passes as trust increases-

5-The mind cannot at the same time be full of God and full of fear-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Barbie's friend Ken's full name is "Kenneth Carson"-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Often we've exchanged the programs of men for the presence of God-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The ostrich has four eyelids-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Are formal written prayers of any value?

2-Should we write out our prayers and then read them out loud?

3-What are the "keys of the kingdom of heaven"

4-Is prayer the means of getting what you want?

5-How does God feel about selfish prayers?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Could the Israelites eat lizards?

The answer for today     NO     Leviticus 11:29

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

John 1:3    All things were made by him, and nothing was made without him.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, I worship you for your awesome creativity.  Thank you for creating me by love, in love, and for love, and doing it all through Jesus-

 

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

Monday February 26, 2018 thought for the day

 

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-If worry was an Olympic event, would you win a gold medal?

2-The presence of anxiety is unavoidable but the prison of anxiety is optional-

3-Anxiety is not a sin, it is an emotion.  Anxiety can however lead to sinful behavior-

4-It is not God's will that you live a life of perpetual anxiety-

5-Paul's prescription for anxiety begins with a call to rejoice-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Barbie's full name is "Barbara Millicent Roberts"-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Earthly brokenness always leads to heavenly openness-

 

DID YOU KINOW

The ostrich has only two toes, unlike most birds, which have three or four-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does "ask and you will receive" always get what is asked for?

2-How does the healing power of faith work?

3-Can prayer and faith postpone our time to die?

4-How do you believe something will happen?

5-How is the body the temple of the Holy Spirit?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who had a vision of locusts that were like horses prepared for battle?

Answer for today    John     Revelation 9:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

JOHN 1:2      He was with God in the beginning.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you that Jesus was so much more than a great teacher or prophet.  He was God with human skin.  He was the Word of God made flesh-

 

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

Sunday February 25, 2018 thought for the day

 

 

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The Bible never seeks to defend the existence of God-

2-The word "trinity" is not found anyplace in scripture-

3-People don't hope for what they already have-

4-Anxiety and fear are cousins but not twins.  Fear sees a threat and anxiety imagines one-

5-Fear results in fight or flight.  Anxiety creates doom and gloom-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Polar bears don't have white skin or fur.  Underneath their coat, their skin is actually black-

 

I'VE LEARNED

The church needs to lead in living the life of repentance-

 

DID YOU KNOW

There is just one known species of ostrich in the world-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What response should we have to someone who says "the Lord told me to______"

2-Does sincerity count for anything in prayer?

3-What must you do to get your prayers answered?

4-Do answered prayer depend on what we do?

5-Does God really answer all our prayers?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to Isaiah, what is the food of the serpent?

Answer for today        dust       Isaiah 65:25

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

John 1:2    He was with God in the beginning.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

  Father, help me to live like Jesus and to delight to be present to you every day-

 

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

Saturday February 24, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

 

1-Joy is not something God merely permits, it is something he commands, sponsors and facilitates-

2-The mouth speaks what the heart is full of-

3-What we believe in our heart will define who we become-

4-The journey to becoming like Jesus begins by thinking like Jesus-

5-Belief in God is the very foundation of the christian faith-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Ketchup used to be considered a medicine-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Sometimes God will trust us with tragedy-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Because of their size and the thickness of their shell, ostrich eggs take forty minutes to hard boil-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can you have trust without commitment?

2-Can you trust without loving?

3-Are we blind to the workings of God?

4-Do all things really work for the good of them who love God?

5-When does love confront?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In Revelation, what was the name of the serpent?

Answer for today    the Devil     Revelation 12:9

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

 John 1:1    In the beginning there was the Word. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, I can't thank you enough that you spoke through the prophets but now supremely and completely through your son-

 

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

Friday February 23, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-It is easier to follow footprints than commands-

2-Whoever is happy will make others happy also-

3-God in His grace would never command us to be happy without providing us the necessary resources to do so-

4-Our happiness is a measure of our obedience-

5-Reading scripture isn't an exercise for our heads,  it is a feast for our hearts-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

More than 300 million slinky's have sold since they were first made in 1945-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Don't confuse resource with "the Source"-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The largest bird egg in the world today is that of the ostrich-they are from six to eight inches long-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How do you "cast your cares on Jesus"?

2-How do you "pray for the one who hurt you"?

3-How do you forgive when wrong behavior continues to you?

4-How do we know when we are "trusting God"?

5-Are Christians to be survivors or overcomers?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What is the only animal to lie?

Answer for today      the serpent     Genesis 3:1-13

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Malachi 4:6     "parents love their children and children love their parents. Otherwise, I will come and put a curse on the land.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, thank you for giving us your Son, so that we might turn our hearts to You, just as you have turned Your heart to us-

 

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

Thursday February 22, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God is going to be as pleased to have you with him in heaven as you will be to be there with him-

2-It is impossible to take delight in someone without being happy with that person-

3-Joy is the most infallible sign of the presence of God-

4-The word "blessed" indicates supreme happiness-

5-God can't give what he doesn't have-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

350 slices of pizza sell every second in America-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Discipleship is all about being a servant-

 

DID YOU KNOW

A sheep, a duck, and a rooster were the first passengers in a hot air balloon-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is it okay to forgive God for what happened to you?

2-How far is the east from the west?

3-Is there a difference in being baptized by the Holy Spirit, or being filled with the Holy Spirit?

4-Why did the apostle Paul say he had trouble doing what was good?

5-What do you do when you hurt too much to pray?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who did Jesus refer to as a brood of vipers?

Answer for today     The scribes and pharisees    Mathew 23:33

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Jeremiah  29:11     I say this because I know what I am planning for you,” says the Lord. “I have good plans for you, not plans to hurt you. I will give you hope and a good future.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you that you have a plan to prosper me, not to harm me,  but a plan that gives me a hope and a future-

 

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

Wednesday February 21, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The problem with created things is not what they are but what we turn them into-idols-

2-When we worship God as God, everything else falls into place-

3-Many people believe God is good but don't believe he is good natured-

4-God does not fret-

5-Only God is infinitely happy-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Mr Clean changes around the world-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Christianity is about being a servant, not a leader-

 

DID YOU KNOW

A duck has three eyelids-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Are God's blessings always conditional?

2-How do we receive God's blessings?

3-In scripture, how many times did someone die and come back to life again?

4-In scripture, what does the word "perfect" mean?

5-How small is the faith that is the size of a mustard seed?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In Revelation, what sort of creatures had tails that were like snakes?

Answer for today    Horses     Revelation 9:19

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Zephaniah 3:17    The Lord your God is with you; the mighty One will save you.
He will rejoice over you. You will rest in his love. He will sing and be joyful about you.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, out of my love for you,  I choose to live according to Your will, your Word, and Your ways-

 

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

Tuesday Febuary 20, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Since God is the fountain head of happiness, the search for happiness is always the search for God-

2-God cannot give us happiness and peace apart from himself, because it is not there-

3-We are free to be unhappy-

4-The better I know Jesus, the more I see him all around me-

5-Seek the giver through the gifts-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Your pinky is your strongest finger-

I'VE LEARNED

The towel is the weapon of the servant-

DID YOU KNOW

Ducks will lay eggs only in the early morning-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What was going on in heaven during the crucifixion?

2-When a christian dies, do they go directly into the presence of Jesus in heaven?

3-Where did Jesus' spirit go at his death?

4-Did Jesus have to return to heaven for the Holy Spirit to be sent to earth to replace him?

5-Did Jesus always require repentance from those he forgave?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What book makes the pessimistic statement that whoever breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake?

Answer for today    Ecclesiastes 10:8

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Isaiah 9:6     A child has been born to us; God has given a son to us.
He will be responsible for leading the people.

His name will be Wonderful Counselor, Powerful God,
Father Who Lives Forever, Prince of Peace.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Jesus, thank you for stepping down from heaven and revealing the Father of Eternity.  Help me to enjoy the wholeness of your love-

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

Monday February 19, 2018 thoughts for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

 

1-Things become idols not because they are wrong in themselves but because we put them in God's place-

2-Secondary things bring some joy, but God alone is our exceeding joy-

3-All people desire to be happy-

4-God and joy are inseparable-

5-God is happiness in the same sense that God is love.  He is the essence of love and happiness-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Laughter is the best music-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Forgiveness frees us from continuing to hold on to our pain-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The European eagle owl is the largest owl in the world.  It can measure twenty eight inches tall with a wingspan of five feet wide-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does satan have to have God's permission to test or tempt Christians?

2-Did the disciples ever make a "confession of sin" to Jesus and ask for forgiveness?

3-When did the disciples receive the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit?

4-Was there a "litmus test" Jesus used in choosing his disciples?

5-Is the "place of the skull" and Calvary the same place?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What did King Rehoboam say he would use to discipline the people?

Answer for today      Scorpions      1 Kings 12:11, 14

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Jeremiah 31:20       “You know that Israel is my dear son, the child I love.
Yes, I often speak against Israel, but I still remember him.
I love him very much, and I want to comfort him,” says the Lord.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, I thank you for softly and tenderly waiting for me when I let you down.  You are the perfect Father and I give you praise-

 

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

Sunday February 18, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Beauty is desirable. Obsession with beauty however is ugly-

2-Whatever we build our life on will drive us-

3-Sin is primarily idolatry-

4-Most people believe they would become happy if only they had more money-

5-We worship whatever we believe will ultimately make us happy-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Cows don't like to listen to Willie Nelson music-

 

I'VE LEARNED

By forgiving  those who have hurt us, we are then able to forgive ourselves for having hurt others-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The great horned owl can turn its head 270 degrees-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What are the "means of grace"?

2-When did Judas heart turn against Jesus? 

3-Should Christians seek success and/or greatness?

4-Is satan free to do what he wants with Christians?

5-Does all temptation and testing of Christians come from satan?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to the Law, what hopping insects were edible?

Answer for today        The locust and grasshopper    Leviticus   

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Malachi 2:10   We all have the same father; the same God made us. So why do people break their promises to each other and show no respect for the agreement our ancestors made with God?   

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, help me to love you with such a faithfulness and affection that all my earthly relationships will be strengthened-

 

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


THERE ISN'T ENOUGH ROOM IN
YOUR MIND FOR BOTH WORRY
 AND FAITH.  YOU MUST DECIDE
WHICH ONE WILL LIVE THERE-

Saturday February 17, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-If we care more about what is happening on the playing field, than the mission field, sports has become an idol-

2-There is nothing wrong with power in itself but the fact is power often corrupts whether it is in politics, business or even churches and families-

3-Success is good if it is achieved in Godly ways.  If not, it is thinly disguised idolatry-

4-We all leave a legacy, the question is what kind-

5-Many wealthy people leave a large inheritance but a poor heritage-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

There is a flower in the rain forests of central and south America that resembles a puckering mouth covered in lipstick-

 

I'VE LEARNED

To the extent that we have not yet learned to forgive others, it is more difficult to forgive ourselves-

 

DID YOU KNOW

To see at night as well as an owl, you would need eyeballs as big as grapefruits-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How can you be continually in prayer-

2-With a forgiving spirit, is the christian to allow another to severely mistreat or abuse them on a continuing basis?

3-Why did Lot's wife turn back for one last look?

4-What was Jesus' lifestyle for the Sabbath?

5-Does God want Christians to give sacrificially, generously or extravagantly? 

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who had a rod that God turned into a snake?

Answer for today       Moses    exodus 4:3

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Jeremiah 3:4    Now you are calling to me,  ‘My father, you have been my friend since I was young."

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  

Father, help me to live like a true son and to imitate Jesus, who resisted sin throughout his life-

 

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

Friday February 16, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-If the gospel doesn't bring you happiness, then what you believe in is not the gospel-

2-The religion of Jesus is the religion of joy-

3-Anything we desire more than God, anything that preoccupies our thoughts or diverts us away from Him, is an idol-

4-Those who seek happiness in false god's end up sacrificing their integrity, their families, their culture and the very happiness they crave-

5-Every temptation uses false happiness as bait-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

High heels were originally for men-

 

I'VE LEARNED

To release our hurt we must forgive another.  To release our guilt we must forgive ourselves-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The owl is the only bird to drop its upper eyelid to wink.  All other birds raise their lower eyelids

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Where is Paradise?

2-Is the love of money truly the root of all evil?

3-Should Christians have a standard of living up to their financial means?

4-When Jesus refers to forgiving 70x7, was he referring to the same offense constantly repeated?

5-How do we know if an offender sincerely repents when they ask for forgiveness?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What destructive creature did the prophet Joel have a vision of?

Answer for today    The locust     Joel 1:1-4

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Jeremiah 3:19     The Lord, said ‘How happy I would be to treat you as my own children
And give you a pleasant land, a land more beautiful than that of any other nation.’
I thought you would call me ‘My Father’ and not turn away from me.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, help me always to set my affections on you, not on earthly idols.  I choose to call you my " Dear Father" and to put you first-

 

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

Thursday February 15, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The struggle you are in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow-

2-A dream written down with a date becomes a goal-

3-A goal broken down into steps becomes a plan-

4-A plan backed by action makes your dream come true-

5-Holding a grudge doesn't make you strong, it makes you bitter-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

If you eat about three large carrots a day for several weeks, it increases the beta carotene in you blood and could turn your skin orange.  Is this true?

 

I'VE LEARNED

The happiest people are generous people-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The horned owl is not horned.  Two tufts of feathers were mistaken for horns-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Would Mary have lived a sinless life after Jesus' birth?

2-Has the Holy Spirit always been in the world?

3-Was Jesus filled with total wisdom at 12 as he would be at 30?

4-When would Jesus have known his destiny of the cross?

5-Did Jesus speak of divorce as a sin or remarriage as a sin?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to Jesus, what would a loveless father give a child who asked for an egg?

Answer for today    a scorpion      Luke 11:12

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Malachi 1:6     The Lord All-Powerful says, “A son honors his father, and a servant honors his master.” I am a father, so why don’t you honor me? I am a master, so why don’t you respect me? You priests do not respect me.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, help me to get the balance right in my love for you.  Teach me to cultivate both relationship and respect-

 

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

Wednesday February 14, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God's peace comes from God's grace-

2-Sympathy is something you feel, compassion is something you do-

3-Genuine love always involves action-

4-Generosity is about what is in your heart-

5-In this world you can be anything, so be kind-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

According to a 2014 survey by a christian retailer in Nashville, 7% of christian America prays for a parking place-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Religion is man's attempt to find God-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The owl parrot can't fly and builds its nest under tree roots-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How could John the Baptist be filled with the Holy Spirit from his birth before the Holy Spirit was sent from heaven?

2-Was Jesus full of the Holy Spirit from birth?

3-Was anyone other than John the Baptist filled with the Holy Spirit from birth?

4-What was God's criteria for choosing Mary to birth Jesus?

5-If Mary was favored among women, had she lived a sinless life?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What bloodsucking creature is, in Proverbs, held up as an example of something that can never be satisfied?

Answer for today      The leach     Proverbs 30:15

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Proverbs 1:8    My child, listen to your father’s teaching and do not forget your mother’s advice.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, help me always to pay close attention to what you tell me, especially in your book-

 

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

 

Tuesday February 13, 2018 thoughts for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The Word of God is what the Spirit of God uses to guide our lives-

2-Peace is not the absence of stress but the presence of Jesus-      

3-Quiet tension is not peace-

4-True peace is not only a calm exterior but also a quiet heart-

5-Peace is the result of the Spirit of God controlling your life-

STRANGE THOUGHT

There is an American town with a population of one-Monowi Nebraska -

I'VE LEARNED

When it comes to prayer, don't confuse length with sincerity-

DID YOU KNOW

The nest of the African Grey Parrot is a hole in a large tree-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why is Jesus' boyhood only mentioned by Luke?

2-Were Joseph and Mary ever officially married?

3-Since Mary was a teenager, what had she done with her life that she was highly favored by God?

4-What was Mary's genealogy?

5-How is the sin nature of humanity inherited and when?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What animal came out of the Nile in droves as a plague on the Egyptians?

Answer for today     frogs   Exodus 8:1-4

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

1 Chronicles 28:20    David also said to his son Solomon, “Be strong and brave, and do the work. Don’t be afraid or discouraged, because the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or leave you until all the work for the Temple of the Lord is finished.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, thank you that when you give us a responsibility, you give us the resources, and with them your reassurance-

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

Monday February 12, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-If God is really the center of one's life, joy is inevitable-

2-When we are in a right relationship with God, he rejoices-

3-Joy isn't an emotion that comes and goes,  it is an attitude that comes and goes-

4-The Holy Spirit does not want to be a resident in you life, he wants to be the president of your life-

5-Joy and the Holy Spirit go together-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

The blob of tooth paste that sits on your tooth brush is called a "nurdle"-

 

I'VE LEARNED

No one gets away with keeping their sinful acts secret.  We usually end up lying and deceiving to cover up the reality of our bad ways-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Macaws are the largest and most colorful species of he parrot family-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is a persons mind renewed when they are saved?

2-Is the renewing of your mind a process or an act?

3-Since the early church spread under perilous conditions and todays church seems to be ineffective in spreading the Gospel, do we have the same power as they did?

4-Since Luke is the only non Jewish author of scripture, how, when and where did he become a follower of Jesus?

5-How could Luke trace genealogical roots from Jesus back to Adam without written records?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What tribe of Israel was supposed to be like a snake?

Answer for today       Dan      Genesis 49:17

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

1 Chronicles 22:10    "Solomon will build a temple for worship to me. He will be my son, and I will be his father. I will make his kingdom strong; someone from his family will rule Israel forever.’”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, help me to have such a passion for your heart that it proves contagious to my children and their children-

 

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-