Thursday May 31, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-What goes on in our life causes us to form value judgements about our relationship with God-

2-You must be willing to give up what you are in order to become what you want to be-

3-You only believe the part of the Bible you apply to your life-

4-Nothing becomes dynamic until it becomes specific-

5-The Bible says it is hard for a rich person to enter into the kingdom of God, yet most Christians want to be richer than they are-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Playing cards were issued to British pilots in WW2.  If captured, they could be soaked in water and unfolded to reveal a map for escape-

 

I'VE LEARNED

What you allow will continue-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Whale blubber can reach up to twenty inches thick-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is not telling the the whole truth lying?

2-Is there such a thing as a little white lie?

3-How do you meditate on God's Word?

4-Is anything "God's Word"besides the Bible?

5-What is the difference between worry and meditation?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What prophet talked about a shepherd pulling parts of a sheep from a lion's mouth?

Answer for today       Amos        3:12

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Hebrews 11:5-6     It was by faith that Enoch was taken to heaven so he would not die. He could not be found, because God had taken him away. Before he was taken, the Scripture says that he was a man who truly pleased God. ⁶ Without faith no one can please God. Anyone who comes to God must believe that he is real and that he rewards those who truly want to find him.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, help me to please you in my actions and attitudes-

 

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

Wednesday May 30, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Our giving to God's work should be an expression of our thanksgiving to him-

2-As Christians, we need to show mercy to others-

3-Faith is more than a noun, it is also a verb-

4-It takes discipline to live a life of faith-

5-Often there are things in our life that are the will of God for us that don't make sense to us-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Daniel Boone detested coon skin caps-

 

I'VE LEARNED

For the christian, living a holy life is not just an option, it is an essential part of God's plan for his people and his church-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Seals and whales keep warm in the icy polar water thanks to a layer of fat called blubber under their skin-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is it correct to say Jesus lives in us.  Isn't it the holy spirit that does so?

2-Do we ever stop being God's children?

3-Can you live a partially surrendered life to God?

4-Is lying always a sin?

5-Is it ever okay to not tell the whole truth?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Which epistle speaks of the "great shepherd of the sheep"?

Answer for today          Hebrews        13:20

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

2 Corinthians 5:6-8      So we always have courage. We know that while we live in this body, we are away from the Lord. ⁷ We live by what we believe, not by what we can see. ⁸ So I say that we have courage. We really want to be away from this body and be at home with the Lord.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, thank you for giving me life, abundant life and eternal life.  I Long to see your face and worship you in all your glory-

 

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

Tuesday May 29, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-How much wealth is enough?

2-God doesn't just fill you to be full but so you can give out-

3-God blesses us so we can be a blessing to others-

4-Jesus used the word "water" to describe our relationship with God?

5-Whether we  know it or not, we need God's mercy-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Chocolate kills dogs.  It affects a dog's heart and nervous system.

 

I'VE LEARNED

Within every adversity lies a hidden possibility-

 

DID YOU KNOW

There once were more sea lions on earth than people-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does the bible give us a complete picture of heaven?

2-Where was hell that Jesus descended to and heaven that he ascended to?

3-Will the earth be completely destroyed?

4-Are the three distinctions of the trinity separate?

5-Jesus never said that he and the holy spirit are one--are they?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to Isaiah, whom did God say was his appointed shepherd?

Answer for today       Cyrus       Isaiah 44:28

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

ROMANS 1:16-17      I am not ashamed of the Good News, because it is the power God uses to save everyone who believes—to save the Jews first, and then to save non-Jews. ¹⁷ The Good News shows how God makes people right with himself—that it begins and ends with faith. As the Scripture says, “But those who are right with God will live by faith."

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, I pray for the peace of Jerusalem and for the Jewish people to see the reality of Jesus as savior and lord-

 

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

Monday May 28, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or did not do-

2-Everything can change in the blink of an eye, but don't worry, God doesn't blink-

3-Whenever possible, life should be an pattern of experiences to savor, not to endure-

4-Love more with your heart and less with your head-

5-Anything you do in your christian life is not to earn a reward but because you love Jesus-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Warren Beatty and Shirley MacLaine are brother and sister-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Life brings simple pleasures to us ever day.  It is up to us to make them wonderful memories-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The largest great white shark ever caught measured thirty seven feet and weighed twenty four thousand pounds.

 

5 THINGS I WANT  TO KNOW

1-Could it be that AIDS is a calamity of end time events?

2-Could our sinning have an effect on creation itself-

3-Are motives more important than actions?

4-If hell is not a literal place, where does satan and his legions resided?

5-If there is no hell, what is the "judgement" all about?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What old testament book says, "Smite the shepherd and the sheep will be scattered"?

Answer for today         Zechariah        13:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

GALATIONS   5:22-23    "But the Spirit produces the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, ²³ gentleness, self-control. There is no law that says these things are wrong."

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, I want my cup to run over with the love, joy, peace, long suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control of your spirit.  Give me a fresh filling of your spirit today and every day-

 

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 May 27, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

Four things to treasure in life-

  -your body-pay attention to your health

  -your family-they are your flesh and blood-

  -your companion-treasure every moment with each other

  for one of you will leave first-

  -your friends-take all opportunities to meet up with your friends

  for such opportunities will become rare as time goes by-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

John Wilkes Booth brother once saved the life of Abraham Lincoln's son-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Receiving a great gift gives you a great feeling but giving from the heart gives you a feeling that is even better-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The enormous livers of basking sharks, which can account for up to one third of their body weight,

produce valuable oil used to lubricate engines and manufacture cosmetics-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How should Christians look forward to the judgement, with hope or fear?

2-What time span is covered by the "Last days"?

3-Are the "last days" still to come or are we in them?

4-When does or did the "last days" start?

5-Is international peace possible?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What prophet told Ahab that Israel was scattered like sheep?

Answer for today       Micaiah      1 Kings 22:17

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

LUKE 15:20     "So the father ran to him and hugged and kissed him."

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, I give you praise for the fact that you feel what we feel and that your heart breaks with compassionate love for your children-

 

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

Saturday May 26, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Faith believes God is who he says he is and helps us live the way he wants us to live-

2-Connect with people who can help you, not hurt you-

3-Do not be afraid or worried when you are sick.  Settle all outstanding issues before hand and you will be able to leave without regret-

4-"We walk by faith not by sight"-

5-Happy moments, praise God.  Difficult moments, seek God.  Quiet moments, worship God. Painful moments, trust God-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

On the average, twelve newborns will be given to the wrong parents daily-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Maturity begins to grow when you can sense your concern for others out weighting your concern for yourself-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Sharks can be dangerous before they are born-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is there ever a final translation of the Bible?

2-How is the church to be "salt and light"?

3-Did Jesus have a human body after his resurrection?

4-At Jesus' second coming, will he have the same body he left with?

5-How will Jesus appear to everyone at once at his second coming?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What prophet said that God would search out his scattered sheep?

Answer for today      Ezekiel        34:11

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Luke 15:20     So the son left and went to his father.“While the son was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt sorry for his son.
So the father ran to him and hugged and kissed him. "

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you that you never stop watching for the return of your prodigals.

 

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 May 25, 2018 thought for the day-

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-When consistency becomes complacency, it is time for a change-

2-Complacency is the primary obstacle in your growth as a christian-

3-Show me your friends and I will show you your future-

4-Faith doesn't always seem to make sense

5-Faith is believing before it happens-

STRANGE THOUGHT

During the chariot scene in "Ben Hur", a small red car can be seen in the distance-

I'VE LEARNED

No gift is too small to give, nor too simple to receive, which is wrapped in thoughtfulness and tied with love-

DID YOU KNOW

Some sharks swim in a figure eight when frightened-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does nature give us many details about God?

2-How do we know if we have accurate translation of the original biblical writings?

3-How do we know what the Biblical authors wrote was accurate?

4-What are we to do about todays problems that the Bible says nothing about?

5-Does today's Bible have any human errors or mistakes?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What prophet said, "Woe to the idle shepherd"?

Answer for today     Zechariah      11:17

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Luke 15:12     The younger son said to his father, ‘Give me my share of the property.’ So the father divided the property between his two sons.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, help me to focus on what I really need, not on what I think I want.  Help me to focus on experiencing your love first-

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

Thursday May 24, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Of all the things you wear, your expression is the most important-

2-Righteousness is given to us by God and not a measurement of our behavior-

3-The Spirit of the gift which God gave to us (Jesus) now lives in the believer in Jesus-

4-Being content is different than being complacent-

5-Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it (attitude)-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

315 entrees in websters 1996 dictionary were misspelled-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Nice presents and kind hearts can come in unusual packages-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Sharks and rays are the only animals known to man that cannot succumb to cancer.  Scientists believe this is related to  the fact that they have no bone, only cartilage-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is it possible to know without any doubt you are a christian?

2-Once you are a Christian is it possible to just go back to your old life?

3-Once you are saved, are you forever saved, no matter what?

4-Is there such a thing as a "backslidden Christian"?

5-Does the Bible tell us all we need to know about God?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who was out shearing his sheep when David's servant called on him?

Answer for today        Nabal      1 Samuel 25:2-9

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

LUKE 15:12         The younger son said to his father, ‘Give me my share of the property.’ So the father divided the property between his two sons.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, thank you for being so patient with me, that you never stop loving me, even when I falter, fail and fall-

 

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

Wednesday May 23, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The more we are given, the more God expects us to give-

2-The measure of our faith is conditioned by what we see in Jesus-

3-Faith means we believe which means we trust-

4-Christians should live grateful lives-

5-Be kinder than necessary because everyone is fighting some kind of battle-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

The "spot" on 7 up comes from its inventor who had red eyes.  He was albino-

 

I'VE LEARNED

There is no surprise more magical than the surprise of being loved-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Dolphins have killed sharks by ramming them with their snouts-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Before Jesus came was it possible for old testament people to live sinless lives?

2-Why does the christian faith seem to attract suffering?

3-Is becoming a christian asking for trouble?

4-Is suffering ever a good thing?

5-How can I be sure I am a christian?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What daughter of Laban was a shepherdess?

Answer for today        Rachel      Genesis 29:9

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Luke 15:11    Then Jesus said, “A man had two sons. "

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, give me eyes to see you in every detail of my life-

 

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

Tuesday May 22, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-While looking for the truth, don't settle for deception-

2-Jesus did not suffer and die on a cross to provide cheap grace-

3-Ability is what you are capable of doing, motivation determines what you do, attitude determines how well you do it-

4-You may not be faultless but you can be blameless-

5-Every one gets an uneven amount of opportunity in life but are held accountable for the opportunity we are given-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Every person has a unique tongue print-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The greatness of a person can nearly always be measured by their willingness to be kind-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Dolphins jump out of the water to conserve energy.  It is easier to move through air than through the water-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Are Jewish believers in Jesus Christians or Messianic Jews?

2-Does repentance come before or after salvation?

3-Does being "born again" always involve a transforming moment?

4-Is the New Testament Holy Spirit the same as the Old Testament Spirit of God?

5-Was the Spirit of God in the Old Testament for everyone or just those God choose to be leaders, prophets, priests, etc?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who paid Jesse a visit when young David was out tending the sheep?

Answer for today        Samuel        1 Samuel 16:11

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Luke 15:10       "In the same way, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God when one sinner changes his heart and life.” 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, help me never to misrepresent you.  Teach me more and more of your heart so that the broken ones may always feel welcome-

 

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

Monday May 21, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-When Satan lies to you , he is speaking his native language-

2-As the body craves oxygen, so the human spirit craves God-

3-Sin is the perversion of good, a cheaper form of something better.  It is not just things we have done or not done, it is a perversion at the very core of our being that causes us to deify ourselves and demands our own way-

4-By and large, the American culture will accept any set of values and beliefs and behavior so long as it is not decidedly christian-

5-While looking for the truth don't settle for deception-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Forty percent of McDonald's profits come from the sales of Happy Meals-

I'VE LEARNED

Nothing is every lost by courtesy-

DID YOU KNOW

Dolphins swim in circles while they sleep, with the eye on the outside of the circle open to keep watch for predators-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did the Jewish or Roman authorities ever learn that Jesus was resurrected?

2-Why did Jesus choose to reveal himself first to Mary after his resurrection?

3-Why was Jesus called "the Lamb of God"?

4-Does the Holy Spirit only work through the church and believers?

5-Did Jesus institute a new "passover" celebration?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who became a shepherd in Midian for his father in law?

Answer for today      Moses     Exodus 3:1

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   

LUKE 15:2    But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law began to complain: “Look, this man welcomes sinners and even eats with them.”

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, thank you for your compassion for the lost, the last and the least.  Help me to demonstrate this love today-

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 May 2, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-When we imply that the christian life involves no yoke and no burden, we don' tell the whole truth-

2-Half truths are lies and a method of deceit-

3-Be grateful and you won't grumble.  Grumble and you won't be grateful-

4-In order to tune into God's voice we must tune out the world's noise-

5-Faithfulness and persecution often go hand in hand-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

 A 2x4 piece of lumber is 1 1/2 x 3 1/2-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound together-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Without the oxygen Dolphins take in periodically,they would die-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was there anything Jesus did not know while on earth?

2-Is there anything God can not do?

3-Did Jesus ever yield to temptation?

4-Had Jesus always been God's "son" even before his life on earth?

5-What happened to the guards at Jesus' tomb after his resurrection?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Which psalm says,  "We are counted as sheep for the slaughter"?

Answer for today        44:22

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Luke 15:2     But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law began to complain: “Look, this man welcomes sinners and even eats with them.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, teach me to have arms open wide to those who are broken, and to reflect your heart in an attitude of embrace, not exclusion-

 

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

Tuesday May 1, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Where there is genuine repentance there is eternal salvation-

2-The Christian's promise of heaven rests with God, not with our good deeds-

3-The great flaw in the American economic system is an unrealistic faith in the power of prosperity rather than in the power and goodness of God-

4-To many  people, the American dream became America's god-

5-Wealth and abundance have become the measure of America's success-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

A raison dropped in a glass of fresh champagne will bounce up and down continually from the bottom of the glass to the top-

 

I'VE LEARNED

The thing about a true gift is you never know how much it means to another person-

 

DID YOU KNOW

If dolphins became unconscious, they would sink to the bottom of the sea-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How did Jesus know it was time to start his ministry?

2-Why did Jesus start his ministry in such a low key manner?

3-Did Jesus own anything besides his clothes and sandals?

4-Did Jesus get angry anytime other than at the crooks in the temple?

5-Since Jesus did not have a human father, was he Jewish?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Which epistle says "we were as sheep going astray"?

Answer for today    1 Peter  2:25

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

JOHN 4:29    “Come and see a man who told me everything I ever did. Do you think he might be the Christ?”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Jesus, help me to become an ambassador of the Father's love, and to invite everyone I know to taste and see that the father is good-

 

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