Wednesday October 31, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God's final word on your life is grace-

2-We do not change God's intentions, but we can influence his actions by our prayers-

3-When we pray we should come to God with empty hands and high hopes-

4-You are never more like Jesus than when you pray for others-

5-Pray for those you love, pray for those you don't-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why is there an expiration date on sour cream?

 

I'VE LEARNED

Be calm in arguing, for fierceness makes error a fault and truth discourtesy-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Odds of dying in the bathtub are one in one million-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How important is church tradition and church history to Christianity?

2-Did Judas ever do anything worthwhile during his three years with Jesus?

3-Did Jesus expect his disciples to stay awake all night praying with him in Gethsemane?

4-Where was Pilate when Caiaphas sent Jesus to him?

5-What do we know of Pilate's background or family?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In Revelation, what horse represents death?

Answer for today       the pale horse         Revelation 6:8

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    

Hebrews 10:11-14     Every priest goes to work at the altar each day, offers the same old sacrifices year in, year out, and never makes a dent in the sin problem. As a priest, Christ made a single sacrifice for sins, and that was it! Then he sat down right beside God and waited for his enemies to cave in. It was a perfect sacrifice by a perfect person to perfect some very imperfect people. By that single offering, he did everything that needed to be done for everyone who takes part in the purifying process.   Message

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

 

 PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, I want to know your grace and rest in your acceptance of me.  Remind me that I obey your commands to show you my love, not to earn your love.  I am grateful for your grace-

 

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

 

 

Tuesday October 30, 2018 thoght for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-God will turn our tomb into a womb out of which we will be born with a perfect body into a perfect world-

2-God can sometimes use our suffering as a sermon to change others or to change us-

3-God's grace is a gift.  We don't earn it but we can lose it-

4-Guilt can stir up repentance and renewal.  So in the right dosage it is a blessing-

5-Guilt, most often, is an unbearable burden-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

If the black box, flight recorder, is never damaged during a plane crash, why don't they make the rest of the plane out of that same stuff?

 

I'VE LEARNED

Say what you mean, but don't say it mean-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Odds of being killed in a car crash are one in five thousand.

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Could Judas have been forgiven for his betrayal of Jesus?

2-If Judas was a true disciple during his three years of following Jesus what happened causing him to turn against Jesus?

3-Did Judas ever desire to repent of his betrayal of Jesus?

4-If Judas had not decided to betray Jesus, would God have had to find another to do it?

5-Why is there a difference in what Judas did as recorded in the Gospels and Acts?

        The chief priest bought a field   --    Judas bought a field

        Judas hung himself        --      Judas fell to his death

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What prophet saw four chariots pulled by horses that represented the four winds?

Answer for today        Zechariah           6:1-5

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Hebrews 9:23-26     That accounts for the prominence of blood and death in all these secondary practices that point to the realities of heaven. It also accounts for why, when the real thing takes place, these animal sacrifices aren’t needed anymore, having served their purpose. For Christ didn’t enter the earthly version of the Holy Place; he entered the Place Itself, and offered himself to God as the sacrifice for our sins. He doesn’t do this every year as the high priests did under the old plan with blood that was not their own; if that had been the case, he would have to sacrifice himself repeatedly throughout the course of history. But instead he sacrificed himself once and for all, summing up all the other sacrifices in this sacrifice of himself, the final solution of sin.         

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

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

 

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

Monday October 29, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The book of Revelation has a two fold purpose.  One is to inform of Jesus return and two is to inform of his ultimate reign on the earth-

2-The history of Christianity has been written in the blood of martyrs-

3-satan is the old testament name of the evil being of hell, and the devil is the new testament name-

4-The name devil means slanderer-"accuser of the brethren"-

5-The name satan means adversary.  He is the adversary of God and every one of Gods children-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

What happens when none of your bees wax?

 

I'VE LEARNED

Let angry words between spouses be answered only with a kiss-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Odds of being killed by falling out of bed are one in two million-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When Judas threw the 30 coins back at the high priest why did they use it to buy a field from the potter?

2-Did Judas know his betrayal of Jesus would cause his death?

3-When did Judas know his betrayal of Jesus was wrong?

4-What did Judas expect to gain out of betraying Jesus?

5-Was Judas a true disciple of Jesus--had he ever been one?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who had a vision of the hills filled with horses and chariots of fire?

Answer for today          Elisha's servant           2 Kings 6:17

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Hebrews 5:1-6     Every high priest selected to represent men and women before God and offer sacrifices for their sins should be able to deal gently with their failings, since he knows what it’s like from his own experience. But that also means that he has to offer sacrifices for his own sins as well as the peoples’. No one elects himself to this honored position. He’s called to it by God, as Aaron was. Neither did Christ presume to set himself up as high priest, but was set apart by the One who said to him, “You’re my Son; today I celebrate you!” In another place God declares, “You’re a priest forever in the royal order of Melchizedek.”         Message

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, I am humbled to be reconciled to you through Jesus.  Enable me more and more each day to live for you alone-

 

 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 October 28, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a gift and not giving it-

2-You are likely to forgive many things in life but don't forget to express gratitude to those you love-

3-Scripture is a guide for conduct as well as a source of doctrine-

4-Our conduct today is affected by what we know of tomorrow-

5-As conditions of our world worsen, Jesus said we shouldn't hang our heads in depression or shake our heads in confusion-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Is a castrated pig disgruntled?

 

I'VE LEARNED

The more gratitude, the less criticism-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Odds of being killed by a tornado are one in two million-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was most of the gospels written from memory of stories passed down as to what happened?

2-Why are the stories in the gospels often slightly different?

3-Why was the arrest and trial of Jesus done during night time before dawn?

4-How significant was the value of or number of 30 pieces of money?

5-Since no one was with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, how do we know he actually prayed the words recorded in the gospel?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who ordered seventy horsemen to accompany Paul out of Jerusalem?

Answer for today        Claudius Lysias            Acts 23:23

 

SCRIPTURES FOR TODAY

1 Peter 1:24-25 MSG     Now that you've cleaned up your lives by following the truth, love one another as if your lives depended on it. Your new life is not like your old life. Your old birth came from mortal sperm; your new birth comes from God’s living Word. Just think: a life conceived by God himself! That’s why the prophet said, The old life is a grass life, its beauty as short-lived as wildflowers; Grass dries up, flowers droop, God’s Word goes on and on forever. This is the Word that conceived the new life in you.         Message

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, I know that you first loved me in order that I can respond in love to you.  Teach me to love you, and not just your many blessing and gifts, with all that I am-

 

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

Saturday October 27, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-To bring up a child in the way they should go, travel that way yourself-

2-Love is the condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own-

3-Father, don't wait to make your son a great man, make him a great boy-

4-We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude-

5-Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

If you try to fail, and then succeed, which have you done?

 

I'VE LEARNED

There is no success without risk of failure-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Odds of being killed by a dog are one in seven hundred thousand-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was Peter afraid that his destiny would be like that of Jesus if he said he was Jesus' disciple?

2-If Peter who was a part of Jesus' inner circle of disciples, could deny Jesus, is it any wonder we sometimes do so also?

3-Was Peter's denial of Jesus a sin?

4-Is it possible that Peter denied knowing Jesus more than three times?

5-How many people asked Peter about his association with Jesus?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What king had horses imported from Cilicia and Musri?

Answer for today      Solomon       1 kings 10:29

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Romans 12:1-2     So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You'll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it. Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well-formed maturity in you.      Message

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, thank you for your great mercy.  How can I not give myself completely to you, who offered your son completely to me as a sacrifice for my sins.

 

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 October 26, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

 

1-Sin and sickness are the consequences of the same rebellion.  They are cured by the same redeemer-

2-The very sin and sickness that satan intended for evil, God redeems for good.  Sin became a showcase of his grace.  Sickness became a demonstration of God's ability to heal-

3-Perseverance is stubbornness with a purpose-

4-Courage is being afraid but going on anyway-

5-He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things he has not but rejoices for those which he has-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

If you ate pasta and anti pasta, would you still be hungry?

 

I'VE LEARNED

I realize every morning that nothing I say today will teach me anything.  So, I am going to learn something-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Your statistical chance of being murdered is one in twenty thousand-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why was it necessary to have multiple writings about the same event in different books of the Bible?

2-Why was Jesus first taken to Annas since he was not the high priest and then went to Caiaphas who was?

3-Were the two thieves crucifixion already scheduled and Jesus was just added to their event?

4-Were crucifixions always done in multiples?

5-Why did Peter deny Jesus three times?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who had a vision of an angel on a red horse?

Answer for today        Zechariah        1:8

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Luke 6:22-23     Count yourself blessed every time someone cuts you down or throws you out, every time someone smears or blackens your name to discredit me. What it means is that the truth is too close for comfort and that that person is uncomfortable. You can be glad when that happens—skip like a lamb, if you like!—for even though they don’t like it, I do . . . And all heaven applauds. And know that you are in good company; my preachers and witnesses have always been treated like this.    Message

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

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

 

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

Thursday October 25, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-If God were only mighty, we would salute him.  But since he is merciful and mighty, we can approach him-

2-Mary told the servant at the wedding "whatever he says to you, do it."  She identified the problem, brought it to Jesus and left it with him.  She trusted him completely-

3-An unprayed for problem is like an embedded thorn-

4-Most Christians can take their problems to Jesus, but leaving them there is where the difficult lies-

5-In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve's fall was a fall from wholeness.  Sin opened the door and sickness and pain walked in-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

If work is so terrific, why do they have to pay you to do it-

 

I'VE LEARNED

I never learned a thing while talking-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Thirteen people a year are killed by vending machines falling on them-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How long did Jesus spend in Gethsemane praying?

2-How early on Friday morning was Jesus arrested in Gethsemane?

3-What was Malcus reaction to his cut off ear being restored by Jesus?

4-Why did Jesus ask God to take away the "cup of suffering" from him if he knew it was his destiny?  Did he think there could have been another way that God had not told him about?

5-Is there anything that God knows that Jesus does not know?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What prophet had a vision of locusts that run like war horses?

Answer for today       Joel         2:4

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Matthew 16:26-27     What kind of deal is it to get everything you want but lose yourself? What could you ever trade your soul for? Before you know it the Son of Man will arrive with all the splendor of his Father, accompanied by an army of angels. You will get everything you have coming to you-      Message PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, thank you for opening my eyes to the truth of your gospel and the reality of heaven.  Thank you for rescuing me from the grip of this world-

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

Wednesday October 24, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Prayer is not just a privilege for the pious-

2-Prayer is simply a heart felt conversation between God and his child-

3-Prayer begins with an honest heartfelt "Oh, Daddy......."

4-If the power of prayer depends on the one who hears the prayer, and if the one who hears my prayer is my heavenly father, then I have hope-

5-God loves with a great love and forgives with a great forgiveness-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

If the number 2 pencil is so popular, why is it still #2?

 

I'VE LEARNED

Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt-

 

DID YOU KNOW

You are more likely to be killed by a champagne cork than a poisonous spider-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was it a practice of Jesus to go to the Mount of Olives to pray?

2-Why did Jesus have to get in a quiet place on the Mount of Olives to pray?

3-How did Jesus go to the Garden of Gethsemane and how far was it from the Upper Room?

4-Why did Judas decide on a facial kiss as a betrayal identification?

5-In Jesus day would disciples normally kiss their leader as a greeting as Judas did to Jesus at Gethsemane?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who removed the horse idols that the kings of Judah had dedicated to the worship of the sun?

Answer for today     Josiah        2 Kings 23:11

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Revelation 22:12-14     Yes, I am on my way! I will be there soon! I am bringing my payroll with me. I will pay all people in full for their life’s work. I am A to Z, the First and the Final, Beginning and Conclusion.“How blessed are those who wash their robes! The Tree of Life is theirs for good, and they will walk through the gates to the City.       

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PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

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

 

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

 

Tuesday October 23, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Your sinful past is not a problem for God-

2-I'm not lost, I just don't know the way-

3-Christians should not be passive people-

4-Christians are to fight the good fight by putting on the Armour of God-

5-Prayer is the hand of faith on the door knob of your heart-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

If one synchronized swimmer drowns, do the rest have to drown also?

 

I'VE LEARNED

A goal without a plan is just a wish-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The world record for carrying a milk bottle on your head is twenty four miles-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did the Last Supper and the post resurrection meeting of Jesus and his disciples take place in the same room?

2-Luke's version of the last Supper mentions two cups of wine.  Why?

3-Would the bread that Jesus shared with his disciples in the upper room have been regular bread or passover bread?

4-Would Jesus and the disciples have drank "real  wine" with the passover meal?

5-Was the Last Supper of Jesus and his disciples to replace celebrating the pass over or to be done in conjunction with it?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What queen had her blood splattered on King Jehu's horses?

Answer for today        Jezebel          2 Kings       9:33

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Matthew 5:11-12      Not only that—count yourselves blessed every time people put you down or throw you out or speak lies about you to discredit me. What it means is that the truth is too close for comfort and they are uncomfortable. You can be glad when that happens—give a cheer, even!—for though they don’t like it, I do! And all heaven applauds. And know that you are in good company. My prophets and witnesses have always gotten into this kind of trouble.            Message

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

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

 

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

Monday October 22, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Jesus is not just a teacher or a revolutionist, but our Savior-

2-Jesus is the only one who divided history-

3-Satan brought death into the world, Jesus came to vanquish it-

4-God's grace is not fairness in human terms.  In his kindness he is offering to give it to us anyway-

5-Putting our trust in Jesus is a matter of our will, not our intellect-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

If love is so blind, why is lingerie so popular?

 

I'VE LEARNED-The eyes are useless when the mind is blind-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The longest kiss on record lasted 130 hours and 2 minutes-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What were the coins (30 pieces of silver) given to Judas by the chief priests for Jesus?

2-Why was thirty pieces of silver the amount for betraying Jesus?

3-Why is nothing mentioned of the Wednesday of Holy Week in Scriptures.  Did nothing of importance happen then?

4-Why did Jesus eat the pass over  with his disciples in the upper room instead of in a home of a friend, or was it?

5-Would Jesus and his disciples have eaten the pass over meal before he introduced the bread and the cup of wine?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What two prophets were separated by horses of fire?

Answer for today        Elijah and Elisha       2 Kings 2:11

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 18:20-24     God made my life complete when I placed all the pieces before him.
When I got my act together, he gave me a fresh start.
Now I’m alert to God’s ways, I don’t take God for granted.
Every day I review the ways he works, I try not to miss a trick.
I feel put back together, and I’m watching my step.
God rewrote the text of my life when I opened the book of my heart to his eyes.         MESSAGE

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, the Bible is truly a treasure.  Help me live out this truth by spending time each day reading your word and obeying it-

 

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 October 21, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Love cannot be found where it doesn't exist-

2-The secret to getting ahead is getting started-

3-Don't confuse your path with your destination-

4-Just because it is stormy now doesn't mean you aren't headed for sunshine-

5-If we leave the cross out of the life of Christ, we have nothing left and certainly not Christianity-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

If all the world is a stage, where is the audience sitting?

 

I'VE LEARNED

Humble yourself or life will do it for you-

 

DID YOU KNOW

In Japan , twenty percent of all publications are comic books-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Mary of Bethany anoint Jesus' feet, or his head?  Matthew, Mark, and John don't all agree?

2-From Judas viewpoint what was his betrayal of Jesus all about?

3-When did Judas decide to betray Jesus?

4-Why did Judas go to the chief priests right after Mary's anointing of Jesus?

5-Is there any reason that the Sadducees are always mentioned before the Pharisees in scripture?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What king took his household manager out to look for grass for the royal horses?

Answer for today         Ahab           1 Kings 18:5

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Matthew 6:2-4     When you do something for someone else, don’t call attention to yourself. You’ve seen them in action, I’m sure—‘playactors’ I call them—treating prayer meeting and street corner alike as a stage, acting compassionate as long as someone is watching, playing to the crowds. They get applause, true, but that’s all they get. When you help someone out, don’t think about how it looks. Just do it—quietly and unobtrusively. That is the way your God, who conceived you in love, working behind the scenes, helps you out.                                      Message

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, free me from the trap of seeking the praise of men.  Help me know soul satisfying contentment in simply pleasing you-

 

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

Saturday October 20, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-How we walk with the broken speaks louder than how we sit with the great-

2-At my lowest, God is my hope-at my darkest, God is my light-at my weakest, God is my strength-at my saddest, God is my comforter-

3-Things money can't buy-1 manners, 2 morals, 3 respect, 4 character, 5 common sense, 6 trust, 7 patience, 8 class, 9 integrity, 10 love, 11 hope,  12 grace, 13 forgiveness-

4-If you don't want anyone to find out, don't do it-

5-Faith isn't always a leap, sometimes it is just one little step after another, with lots of falling down and getting back up again-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

How is it possible to have a civil war?

 

I'VE LEARNED

Don't let a bad day make you feel like you have a bad life-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Ninety percent of women who walk into a department store immediately turn to the right-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Jesus appear to his mother, siblings or family members after the resurrection?

2-Did Jesus have nieces or nephews?

3-How much did Mary know about who Jesus would be?

4-Are we to follow the example of the giving of the widows mite?

5-When Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey was this the only time he had ever done so?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What king had twelve thousand cavalry horses?

Answer for today        Solomon        1 Kings 4:26

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

2 Timothy 2:24-26       Run away from infantile indulgence. Run after mature righteousness—faith, love, peace—joining those who are in honest and serious prayer before God. Refuse to get involved in inane discussions; they always end up in fights. God’s servant must not be argumentative, but a gentle listener and a teacher who keeps cool, working firmly but patiently with those who refuse to obey. You never know how or when God might sober them up with a change of heart and a turning to the truth, enabling them to escape the Devil’s trap, where they are caught and held captive, forced to run his errands.               Message  

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

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

 

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

Friday October 19, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You are never without hope because you are never without prayer-

2-In order to realize the worth of the anchor, you need to feel the stress of the storm-

3-Do you want to know who your friends are-just make a mistake-

4-Any concern too small to be turned into a prayer is too small to be a burden-

5-Faith is like radar that sees through the fog, the reality of things at a distance that the human eye cannot see-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

How do I put my laser printer on stun-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Kindness is not an act, it is a lifestyle-

 

DID YOU KNOWW

Seventy percent of all boats sold are used for fishing-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why was the shekel and half shekel the only coins acceptable to buy temple offerings with especially since it had a picture of Tyre's god Baal on it?

2-Can Christians become pharisees today and not know it?

3-Where was Jesus' mother Mary while Jesus traveled throughout the land?

4-What would Jesus siblings have called Jesus?

5-How many relatives of Jesus accepted him as the Messiah before the resurrection and after the resurrection?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What leader was told by God to cripple his enemies' horses?

Answer for today       Joshua         11:6

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Luke 24:46-49       He went on to open their understanding of the Word of God, showing them how to read their Bibles this way. He said, “You can see now how it is written that the Messiah suffers, rises from the dead on the third day, and then a total life-change through the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed in his name to all nations—starting from here, from Jerusalem! You’re the first to hear and see it. You’re the witnesses. What comes next is very important: I am sending what my Father promised to you, so stay here in the city until he arrives, until you’re equipped with power from on high.”          Message  

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

 

Father, help me make disciples in my circle of influence-

 

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

 

 

Thursday October 18, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The Bible is not about being good and bad, it is about being his-

2-Knowing the truth does not save you, acting on it does-

3-Christmas gift suggestions-to your enemy, forgiveness-to an opponent, tolerance-to a friend, your heart-to a customer, good service-to all, charity-to every child, a good example-to yourself, respect-

4-Life is better when you are happy, but life is best when other people are happy because of you-

5-There are two ways to live your life-one is as though nothing is a miracle, the other is as though everything is-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Does the little mermaid wear an algebra?

 

I'VE LEARNED

Even the nicest people have their limits-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Fifty six percent of the video game market is adults-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What did Jesus mean when he said it was easier for a camel to go through a needle eye than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God?

2-Tax collectors in Jesus' day were usually Roman, so how did Zacchaeus a Jew, become a chief tax collector?

3-How could Zacchaeus, a man of little stature, become so important a person to the Roman authorities?

4-Why would non Jewish people have accepted the beliefs and practices of the Jewish religion?

5-Who were the Greeks who came to Jerusalem to worship?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What evil queen was executed by Jerusalem's Horse Gate?

Answer for today        Athaliah           2 Chronicles

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Luke 15:4-7     Suppose one of you had a hundred sheep and lost one. Wouldn’t you leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the lost one until you found it? When found, you can be sure you would put it across your shoulders, rejoicing, and when you got home call in your friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Celebrate with me! I’ve found my lost sheep!’ Count on it—there’s more joy in heaven over one sinner’s rescued life than over ninety-nine good people in no need of rescue.       MESSAGE

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father,give me the joy of heaven when souls are found and brought into your family, and use me in that effort-

 

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

Wednesday October 17, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God has no problems, only plans-

2-For the christian, we trust Jesus to be the carrier, protector, redeemer of our hearts and that death is no longer dying-

3-When we die, we leave behind us all that we have and take with us all that we are-

4-There is no such thing as freedom without a price-

5-You can't keep hurting a person and expect them to keep loving you-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Before drawing boards were invented, where did they go back to?

 

I'VE LEARNED

Broken crayons still color-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The average person will spend two weeks over their life time waiting for the traffic lights to change-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why were the disciples surprised to hear Jesus say it was difficult for a rich man to get into heaven?

2-Why do we as Christians strive so much for wealth and things?

3-Are riches God's reward for a good life?

4-What is the meaning of wealth to a christian?

5-Was blindness a major health problem in Jesus day?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Which New Testament author had a vision of locusts that looked like horses?

Answer for today          John          Revelation 9:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Matthew 9:12-13      Jesus, overhearing, shot back, “Who needs a doctor: the healthy or the sick? Go figure out what this Scripture means: ‘I’m after mercy, not religion.’ I’m here to invite outsiders, not coddle insiders.”            Message 

 

PRAYER

  

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

 

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

 

Tuesday October 16, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The words "I love you" and knowing that there is always someone who is there for you, no matter what, is the greatest gift anyone can ever have-

2-The manner of giving is worth more than the gift-

3-Kindness is always in our power, even when fondness is not-

4-The world's idea of greatness is to rule, but christian greatness consists in serving-

5-The most wasted day of all is the one during which we did not show kindness-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Life isn't tied with a bow but it is still a gift-

I'VE LEARNED

When you are hugging a child, be the last one to let go-

DID YOU KNOW

The average person spends about two years on the phone in a lifetime-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-The word  "perfect" is used by Jesus to the rich young ruler.  What did it mean?

2-Should Christians sell what they have and give it to the poor as the rich young ruler was instructed to do?

3-Why did the rich young ruler need to sell all he owned and give it to the poor?

4-How badly did the rich young ruler want eternal life?

5-How much of our wealth should we use for ourselves?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What book of the Old Testament contains a hymn celebrating drowned horses?

Answer for today          Exodus     chapter 15, Miriam's song

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

JOEL 2:12-14      But there’s also this, it’s not too late—God’s personal Message!—
“Come back to me and really mean it! Come fasting and weeping, sorry for your sins!”

^13-14 Change your life, not just your clothes. Come back to God, your God.
And here’s why: God is kind and merciful. He takes a deep breath, puts up with a lot,
This most patient God, extravagant in love, Always ready to cancel catastrophe.
Who knows? Maybe he will do it now, Maybe he will turn around and show pity.
Maybe, when all’s said and done, there will be blessings full and robust for your God!       Message

PRAYER FOR TODAY

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

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

Monday October 15, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The excellence of a gift is its appropriateness rather than its value-

2-The wise man does not lay up treasure.  The more he gives to others, the more he has for his own-

3-If you give from from your heart, unselfishly and unconditionally, it will be returned to you many times over-

4-The gift of gratitude is the best gift you can give or receive-

5-The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree is the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind and the ones that mind don't matter

 

I'VE LEARNED

The kids who need the most love ask for it in the most unloving ways-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The average person spends about two years on the telephone in a life time-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-If the Pharisees were not of large numbers (or were they), how did they hold so much influence over the people?  

2-Why did the disciples think that Jesus didn't have time for children?    

3-Why did the Jewish rabbis not associate with little children?

4-When and where did the practice of "Laying on of hands" start?  

5-What did Jesus mean when he said that anyone who doesn't become as a little child would not enter the kingdom of God?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What is the only Gospel to mention Jesus' riding on a donkey?

Answer for today       Matthew       21:1-9

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY 

2 Corinthians 7:9-10  Message         I know I distressed you greatly with my letter. Although I felt awful at the time, I don’t feel at all bad now that I see how it turned out. The letter upset you, but only for a while. Now I'm glad—not that you were upset, but that you were jarred into turning things around. You let the distress bring you to God, not drive you from him. The result was all gain, no loss.¹⁰ Distress that drives us to God does that. It turns us around. It gets us back in the way of salvation. We never regret that kind of pain. But those who let distress drive them away from God are full of regrets, end up on a deathbed of regrets.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, show me my sin that I am too comfortable with to see.  Help me experience godly sorrow that leads to genuine repentance-

 

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-