Friday August 31, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Peacemaker is not a synonym for appeaser-

2-Sometimes someone else has to tell us what we are worth before we realize it ourselves-

3-"Almost" never works with God-

4-Israel defeats the Philistines because a teenager trusted God-

5-There is something inside us that wants to do things our own way no matter the consequences.  The Bible calls this "the flesh"-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Law of physical surfaces--the chances of an open faced sandwich landing face down on a floor, are directly correlated to the newness and cost of the carpet or rug-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Just saying "thank you" lifts our spirits-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Skunks have more than smell to protect themselves.  They also can withstand five times the snake venom that would kill a rabbit-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Are suicidal tendencies from demon possessions?

2-Are demons satan's angels or fallen angels?

3-How could a man live with a legion of demons yet 2000 pigs could not?

4-Why would  Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue, ask for Jesus to heal his daughter.  Was he a believer or was it a last desperate effort on his part?

5-What gave the woman with an issue of blood the courage to  try to secretly touch Jesus' cloak?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who asked Job who provided for the feeding of young ravens?

Answer for today       God        Job 38:41

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Isaiah 43:2-3     When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
And when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.
³ For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior-  

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, help me to focus on your presence during life's trials.  Thank you for your ever present Spirit, who never abandons me-

 

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

Thursday August 30, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Depravity is not a sickness, it is a living death-

2-God, give us an intense distaste  for things that displease you-

3-When it comes to sin, our curiosity doesn't need to be satisfied-

4-The christian life boils down to a matter of wills, God's or ours-

5-False humility is worse than raw conceit-

 

 STRANGE THOUGHT

Murphy's law of lockers-If there are only two people in a locker room, they will have adjacent lockers-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Gratitude is a dialysis of sorts for it flushes the self pity out of our system-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The horns of a bighorn sheep can weigh forty pounds-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Just because someone does a real miracle does that prove they are God?

2-People who have lost their sanity, are they demon possessed?

3-What are demons?  Are they spiritual beings with intelligence and personality?

4-Is there demon possession today?

5-How does demon possession happen?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who according to tradition, said, "Oh, that I had the wings of a dove?

Answer for today        David         Psalm 55:6

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 4:6-8    

Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?” Let the light of your face shine on us.
⁷ Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound.

⁸ In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, I am grateful for your gifts of gladness and peace today-

 

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

 

 

 

 

Wednesday August 29, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Don't seek more days in your life but more life in your days

2-Lord, we follow you willingly because we trust you implicitly-

3-Adam and Eve went from walking wIth God to hiding from him-

4-God prefers that we do things his way, not because he has to have his way but because he loves us-

5-If being a team player requires doing what is wrong, you are on the wrong team-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Fathers are blessed to be promoted to grandfathers-

 

I'VE LEARNED

The coffee law--as soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee, your boss will ask you to do something which will last until the coffee is cold-

 

DID YOU KNOW

There are close to one million sheep in Iceland-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was Jesus giving his disciples and fellow Jews the sermon on the mount as a replacement for God giving the Law to Moses on Mount Sinai as a guide for their conduct and living for him?

2-The centurion who came to Jesus to ask for healing for his servant had to be a Roman gentile.  What caused him to  believe in a Jewish Messiah?

3-Did the Centurion who asked Jesus to heal his servant believe Jesus was God or just a miracle healing Jew?

4-Why did Jesus tell stories (parables) to get his point across?

5-The people who demanded Jesus show them a miracle to prove he was God's son, had they not already seen  and heard about all the prior ones he'd done?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What was the dove carrying in his beak when it returned to Noah?

Answer for today          an olive leaf       Genesis 8:11

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Matthew 10:29-31     Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. ³⁰ And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. ³¹ So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, thank you for your constant love and perfect care-

 

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

Tuesday August 28, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Goodness and mercy are God's sheepdogs-

2-Lord, as you grow us up, grow us deep-

3-God doesn't make us righteous, he declares us righteous-

4-If Jesus found it necessary during his earthly existence to pray "not as I will, but as you will" isn't it wise for us to pray the same prayer every day-

5-Don't seek more days in your life but more life in your days-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Law of biomechanics--the severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach-

 

I'VE LEARNED

As a grandfather, my father had silver in his hair and gold in his heart-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Lanolin, an essential ingredient of many expensive cosmetics, is, in its native form, a foul smelling, waxy, tar like substance extracted from the fleece of sheep

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did the disciples go with Jesus to the synagogue?

2-Why did Jesus choose 12 disciples and not some other number?

3-When Jesus choose Judas Iscariot as a disciple, did he know then that Judas would betray him or did God reveal that to him later?

4-Was it Judas purpose in life to be the betrayer of Jesus?

5-On what mountain was the "sermon on the mount" given?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to the law, what is an Israelite to do if he finds a mother bird with young or with eggs?

Answer for today       he may take the young or the eggs, but must not kill the mother bird          Deuteronomy 28:49

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

PSALM 91:9-11     If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,”
    And you make the Most High your dwelling,¹⁰ no harm will overtake you,
    No disaster will come near your tent.¹¹ For he will command his angels concerning you
    To guard you in all your ways;

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, I praise you for being my faithful dwelling place.  May I trust you completely and rest securely in you today-

 

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

Monday August 27, 2018, thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-In God's hands, intended evil becomes ultimate good-

2-God is the God of the famine and the feast and he uses both to accomplish his will-

3-Gratitude doesn't come naturally, grumbling does-

4-God has given you a cup full of blessings.  Sweeten it with a happy spoonful of gratitude-

5-Forgiveness doesn't diminish justice, it just entrusts it to God-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

The law of results-when you try to prove to someone that a machine won't work, it will-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Don't ever forget to say "I love you" whenever you have the chance for someday will be the last-

 

DID YOU KNOW

A single sheep's fleece might well contain as many as twenty six million fibers-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-If the 12 disciples were important to Jesus why don't we know more about them and why they were chosen?

2-Except for the inner circle of Jesus disciples, why don't we know more about what they did?

3-What did the disciples do as disciples?

4-Did the disciples pray to Jesus when they knew he was the Messiah?

5-Did the disciples have a daily devotional time with Jesus their teacher?

 

BIBLE  TRIVIA

According to the Law, one of the curses of disobedience was the coming of a cruel nation.  What bird is that nation compared to?

Answer for today       an eagle           Deuteronomy 28:49

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 91:1-4     Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
² I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust.”

³ Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence.
⁴ He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge;
   His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, help me this day to rest in your presence and to be grateful for these memories of your protection-

 

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 August 26, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Most people are inclined to tell the truth usually only when it benefits them-

2-Personal heart change is a necessary first step toward personal life change-

3-"Love your neighbor as yourself"-

4-"Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good"-

5-Jesus showed his love for us by his willingness to suffer-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Law of close encounters-the probability of meeting someone you know increases dramatically when you are with someone you don't want to be seen with-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Your children need your presence more than your presents-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The giant squid weighs up to two and a half tons and grows up to fifty five long-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When Jesus was a late teen, would he have had a desire to marry and have children?

2-What is the farthermost distance ever traveled by Jesus?

3-Would Jesus ever have ridden in a chariot?

4-Was doubting Thomas a twin and if so to who and why nothing about him?

5-Why was one of the disciples called James the less?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What concubine of Saul stood by the unburied bodies of her sons in order to keep the birds away?

Answer for today       Rizpah        2 Samuel 21:10

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

PSALM 22:1,5     My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
    Why are you so far from saving me,
    So far from my cries of anguish?

⁵ To you they cried out and were saved;
    In you they trusted and were not put to shame.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, what Jesus endured on the cross is unfathomable to me.  Thank you for his willingness to suffer and die for my sins-

 

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

Saturday August 25, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Make yourself necessary to someone-

2-Just because something feels good does not mean you should do it-

3-Sin is attractive but the results of sin are ugly-

4-Someone who tells the truth never has to swear that they are telling the truth-

5-If we are always telling the truth, there will be no reason for people to doubt what we say-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Law of the bath--when the body is fully immersed in water, the telephone rings-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Blood doesn't blind, love does-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The giant squid is the largest creature without a backbone-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Would Jesus have followed the Jewish Law of traveling no more than 2000 cubits (3/4 mile) on the Sabbath?

2-Were Jesus disciples "stealing" when they took grain out of a field to eat while traveling?

3-Would the Islamic Mosque which stands in Jerusalem where David's temple stood,be an abomination to God?

4-Isn't it interesting that the Pharisees were strict observers of the Mosiac law, but it was okay to try and have Jesus killed?

5-Who or what were the Herodians?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What means did the Lord use to bring quail to the Israelites?

Answer for today       a wind from the sea        Numbers 11:31

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Hebrews 6:15,18-19     And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised.¹⁸ God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be greatly encouraged. ¹⁹ We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,

      

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, help me to trust you and see you as my anchor of hope-

 

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 August 24, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God doesn't need us to defend him.  He wants us to represent him-

2-Some people say that religion is a crutch.  But there are times in our lives where our circumstances cripple us, and in those times I'd rather have God to lean on than any other alternative-

3-Christmas is all about good news and it is the good news of God's love-

4-If we want to be like Jesus, we must be willing to suffer for him, even to the point of death-

5-The Bible is full of reminders that whatever is in the heart will be expressed in your living-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Variation law-if you change lines or traffic lanes the one your were in will always move faster than the one you are in now-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Adversity introduces a man to himself-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The giant Pacific octopus can fit its entire body through an opening no bigger than the size of is beak-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why did the Pharisees have such a hugh impact on Jewish life?

2-Why did Jesus call Matthew to be a disciple when he was such a despised tax collector?

3-After John the Baptist pointed out Jesus as the Messiah, did his followers then become followers of Jesus?

4-The Pharisees criticized Jesus disciples for breaking the Sabbath by getting some grain to eat out of the field.  How were they expected to eat?

5-How did Jesus and his disciples eat as the traveled from place to place?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In the system of sacrifice, what bird was normally offered?

Answer for today          a dove or pigeon        Leviticus   1:14-17

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

1 Thessalonians 5:8-9    But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. ⁹ For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

  

Father, help me to see life from your perspective.  Help me to live today, learning from the past and making godly decisions because I have solid hope in my eternal future with you-

 

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

Thursday August 23, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The two healthiest emotions are generosity and gratitude-

2-An attitude of radical gratitude is God's desire for you because it develops your faith-

3-God wants you to be holy more than he wants you to be happy-

4-Resentment is a self inflicted wound that allows people from your past to continue to hurt you today-

5-Money and fame can come and go.  Peace of mind and a loving relationship with God are far more important and can last forever-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Supermarket law--as soon as you get in the shortest line the cashier will have to call for help-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Every time you smile at someone, it is a gift to that person-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Giant tortoises can live to be 150 years old or older-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is sin more attitude or behavior?

2-How are we born into sin and when do we receive the sin nature?

3-Is a person's salvation so fragile that one sin and you are out and no longer a child of God?

4-Is a backslider still a child of God but with no relationship with God or is their salvation lost?

5-If babies or children have a sin nature when they die how can they go to heaven upon their young death?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What was the first bird released from the ark?

Answer for today      a raven        Genesis 8:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Romans 15:13      May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, help me rest in your presence in my life, so that I may know the power of your Spirit blessing me with hope for my future-

 

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

Wednesday August 22, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Be thankful for your limitations for they give you opportunities for improvement-

2-Be thankful for your mistakes for they will teach you valuable lessons-

3-Gratitude always builds deeper relationships between you and people and between you and God-

4-True thanksgiving is not just being thankful when you get what you want, it is being thankful for what you already have-

5-There are no crown wearers in heaven who were not cross bearers here on earth-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Law of random numbers-if you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal and someone always answers-

 

I'VE LEARNED

A father is always making his baby girl into a little woman and when she is a woman, he turns her back again-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The giant flying foxes that live in Indonesia have wingspans of nearly six feet-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is anyone "perfect" or "sinless after being saved?

2-When does a christian's sin separate him from God?

3-Does one sin by a christian cause them to lose their salvation?

4-Can you sin and not know it?

5-Why didn't Jesus define what sin is?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what book do you find this:"Mine enemies chased me sore, like a bird, without cause?

Answer for today         Lamentations       3:52

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Lamentations 3:22-24     Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.
²³ They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
²⁴ I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, help me look back over my life and see your great faithfulness.  Help me appreciate what I have in you.  You are my portion, and your presence is the greatest gift in my life-

 

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

Tuesday August 21, 2018 thought fo the day

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-When you love someone you level with that person-

2-Seek to understand not just to be understood-

3-Be thankful you don't already have everything you desire.  If you did, what would there be to look forward to-

4-Be thankful you don't know everything for it gives you an opportunity to learn-

5-Be thankful for difficult times for it is during those times you grow-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

The law of probability-the probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act-

 

I'VE LEARNED

What a child doesn't receive they can seldom later give-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The giant armadillo has as many as one hundred teeth, although they are small and fragile-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why is Matthews name never mentioned again in scripture after his calling by Jesus to be a disciple except in the listing of the apostles?

2-Did the tax collectors collect taxes for both the Roman and Jewish governing authorities?

3-When Jesus told the Jewish leaders to give to Caesar what is his, does that mean we should pay our taxes willing?

4-Is it possible to love the sinner but hate their sin?

5-Are Christians to separate themselves from those who are sinners?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to Ezekiel, what will be the moaning of the survivors sound like?

Answer for today         Doves       Ezekiel     7:16

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 31:23-24     Love the Lord, all his faithful people! The Lord preserves those who are true to him,
 but the proud he pays back in full.²⁴ Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

 Father, help me remain faithful as I wait upon you.  As I wait, teach me your ways and strengthen my heart-

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

 

Monday August 20, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

 

1-It is not happiness that makes us grateful but gratefulness that makes us happy-

2-Don't try to argue with satan for you'll lose every tine-

3-For the christian, the goal is not to see how close you can get to temptation without giving in, but rather how far away from it you can stay-

4-When temptation calls you, don't try to argue, just drop the receiver and go do something else-

5-When God gives us an idea, it is inspirational.  When satan gives us an idea , it is a temptation-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Law of gravity-any tool, nut, bolt, screw when dropped will roll to the lease accessible corner-

 

I'VE LEARNED

A daughter may outgrow your lap, but she will never outgrow your heart-

 

DID YOU KNOW

 The giant African snail grows to a foot long and reaches weights greater than a pound-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did the religious leaders dismiss Jesus out of hand or had they studied their books and scrolls and rejected him?

2-Why was Matthew so quick to respond to Jesus' call to be  disciple?

3-Had Matthew known Jesus prior to his calling to be a disciple?

4-Is it possible that Matthew was the nobleman who came to Jesus in Cana begging Jesus to heal his son?

5-Why was Matthew's name changed from Levi.  Did he change it himself or did Jesus give him a new name?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What bird does Jeremiah compare to a man who gains riches by unjust means?

Answer for today          a partridge that hatches eggs it does not lay        Jeremiah 17:11

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

PSALM 33:18,22 

  18 But the Lord looks after those who fear him,
    Those who put their hope in his love.

²² Lord, show your love to us
    As we put our hope in you.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, do not allow what I am hoping for to become what I am hoping in-

 

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 August 19, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Worry is a warning light that you doubt God loves you and will take care of you-

2-We always get in trouble when we doubt God's love-

3-Anything you put first in your life besides God will create anxiety because that thing can always be lost-

4-Happiness equals satisfaction divided by desires-

5-Contentment is not a lack of ambition nor a lack of goals, it means your happiness doesn't depend on your circumstances-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Law of mechanical repair-after your hands are coated with grease your nose will begin to itch-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Banks are not trying to help you by offering you credit, they are selling a product that makes them money-

 

DID YOU KNOW

There are fewer than one thousand giant pandas left alive in the world-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did all the disciples stay true to Jesus after his resurrection and ascension into heaven?  

2-Did Jesus teach and heal all the three years of his ministry or did he also take time off for his family

3-Did the human side of Jesus need rest and relaxation-

4-Would Jesus ever have been sick or hurt?

5-The people of Capernaum came to Jesus for healing in large numbers so why couldn't the religious leaders understand his divine authority and who he was?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What bird's youth is, according to Psalms, renewable?

Answer for today       The eagle        Psalm 103:5

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Romans 14:17-18     In the kingdom of God, eating and drinking are not important. The important things are living right with God, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. ¹⁸ Anyone who serves Christ by living this way is pleasing God and will be accepted by other people.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, thank you for the joy that comes from the Holy Spirit-

 

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

Saturday August 18, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Trust forces you to live by faith-

2-Never take away someone's hope for that may be all they have-

3-Courage is having faith even though we feel uncertain-

4-God is who he said he is-

5-In the hurt, pain and suffering God is near and he is good, even if the ending isn't-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

99% of lawyers give the rest a bad name-

 

I'VE LEARNED

The goal in marriage should be more than friendship, it should be oneness-

 

DID YOU  KNOW

There are fewer than one thousand Bactrian camels left in the wild-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was Jesus a vegetarian or did he eat meat?

2-Would Jesus have been overwhelmed with sick people wanting healing?

3-Why did biblical people believe that sickness was related to some sin?

4-The man let through the roof at Capernaum by his friends had shown faith in coming to Jesus, but Jesus forgave his sins without the man repenting .  Why?  Was his sickness sin related?

5-Why are there no new testament books by the rest of the disciples?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What bird's song is, in the Song of Solomon, a sign of spring?

Answer for today        the turtle dove        Song of Solomon  2:12

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Matthew 25:21     The master answered, ‘You did well. You are a good and loyal servant. Because you were loyal with small things, I will let you care for much greater things. Come and share my joy with me.’

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 Father, I praise you today for the joy eternal that you will reward me with someday-

 

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 August 17, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Profit that is made dishonestly eventually brings trouble with it-

2-It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold or silver-

3-Old is good in some things-old songs, old movies, and old friends-

4-Courage is not about the absence of fear but about obedience even when we are afraid-

5-Courage is trusting God when we don't know what is next-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Half the people you know are below average-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Living with the consequences of our choices teaches us to think and choose more carefully-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Camels will refuse to carry loads that are not properly balanced-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How was it that Peter recognized Jesus as the Messiah when others around him couldn't?

2-When Jesus stayed in Capernaum where did he live?

3-Were there any requests for physical healing made to Jesus that he didn't answer?

4-In Jesus three years of ministry did he walk every where or would he have ridden an animal?

5-What kind of food did Jesus eat and what did he drink?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to Psalm 84, what two small birds have a nesting place near the temple?

Answer for today          the sparrow and the swallow     Psalm 84:3

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

John 15:11-12     I have told you these things so that you can have the same joy I have and so that your joy will be the fullest possible joy.¹² “This is my command: Love each other as I have loved you.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, I am so thankful for your abiding joy today and every day-

 

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

 

 

Thursday August 16, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Discriminate among your fears.  Learn to tell which ones are useful and which ones are destructive-

2-Basis for happiness-something to do, someone to love and something to look forward to-

3-It is better to be poor and honest than to be foolish and tell lies-

4-God does not bless dishonesty-

5-You always lose when you give up your integrity-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Borrow money from pessimists for they don't expect it back-

 

I'VE LEARNED

A word to the wise is unnecessary-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Traveling at a rate of two to three miles per hour, camels can carry five hundred to one thousand pounds on their back-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why is there no record of Jesus appearing to his mother after his resurrection?

2-When Jesus four fishermen friends cast their nets into the water at his command, were the fish waiting to be caught or did they appear as a result of the fishermen's obedience?

3-Why has Capernaum never been rebuilt?

4-Why did the people of Capernaum not fully believe in Jesus after all the miracles he did in that city-

5-Isn't it strange that the demon Jesus cast out of the man at the Capernaum synagogue knew Jesus was God's son but the religious leaders couldn't recognize him?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said that he had become a companion of owls?

Answer for today       Job      30:29

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 5:11-12     But let everyone who trusts you be happy; let them sing glad songs forever.
Protect those who love you and who are happy because of you.
¹² Lord, you bless those who do what is right; you protect them like a soldier’s shield.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, Jesus  is my joy.  Today I reaffirm my trust in him and with gratitude receive afresh the precious gift of his joy-

 

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

Wednesday August 15, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Friendship isn't about who you have known the longest, it is about those who came into your life and never left your side-

2-Just because you don't like what someone does, doesn't mean you can't accept them-

3-If you want to know who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize-

4-Talk over your troubles, mistakes and dreams with someone you trust-

5-Don't underestimate the ability of God to fix a situation even when you can't be patient and trust him-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Bills travel through the mail at twice the speed of checks-

 

I'VE LEARNED

There is a difference  between being patient with someone and wasting your time-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Camels have three eyelids to protect their eyes from blowing sand-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why no mention in the Bible about Peter's parents, his family or his father in law?

2-Did any of the disciples have siblings that weren't believers/ followers of Jesus?

3-Did Jesus know Peter, Andrew, James, or John before calling them to be his disciples?

4-How did Jesus and his disciples support themselves financially during his ministry?

5-Were Jesus, James and John related?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to Psalm 68, what are the dove's feathers covered with?

Answer for today          gold        Psalm 68:13

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 103:1-5     All that I am, praise the Lord, everything in me, praise his holy name.
² My whole being, praise the Lord and do not forget all his kindnesses.
³ He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases.
⁴ He saves my life from the grave and loads me with love and mercy.
⁵ He satisfies me with good things and makes me young again, like the eagle.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, help me to see who I really am in you.  Let me always remember how you have graciously dealt with me in the past.  May I bless you with all that is within me-

 

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