Friday May 31, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Don’t be afraid to take a big step-remember, you can’t cross a chasm in two little jumps-

2-If you want children to improve, let them hear the nice things you say about them to others-

3-Want to be a good conversationalist—be a good listener-

4-Lord, help me to trust you with all the changes that are taking place in my life-

5-God loves each of us as if there was only one of us-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why was Solomon the wisest man in the Bible?

Answer-He had so many wives to advise him-

I’VE LEARNED

Gratitude silences the grumps-

DID YOU KNOW

The strongest surface winds in the solar system are found on Neptune, where they have been measured at fifteen hundred miles per hour-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did the wise men know how long a journey they would have to take?

2-Were the wise men wealthy?

3-How did the wise men know the star meant a baby was born?

4-Isn’t it rather mysterious that the wise men would go on a long journey, not knowing where they were going or how long they would be gone?

5-Would additional people have joined the wise men along the way in their journey to see baby Jesus?

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what Greek city did Silas and timothy stay while Paul went on to Athens?

Answer     Berea     Acts 17:10-14     And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea, who arriving there, went into the synagogue of the Jews.¹¹ These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the Word with al readiness of mind and searched the Scriptures daily to see whether those things were so.¹² Therefore many of them believed, also honorable women who were Greeks, and of men not a few.¹³ But when the Jews of Thessalonica became aware that the Word of God was preached by Paul at Berea, they came there also and stirred up the people.¹⁴ And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go down to the sea, but Silas and Timothy remained there still.

SCRIPTURE

For the Lord Himself shall descend from Heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God; and the dead in Christ shall rise first; then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so shall we ever be with the Lord.                  1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, enable me to be strong in the grace you provide me-

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

Thursday May 30, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-12 words that hold a marriage together—I am wrong, I am sorry, please forgive me, I love you-

2-We are healed through brokenness-

3-Love heals people, both the ones who receive it  and those who give it-

4-No one can make you feel inferior without your consent-

5-If there is love, it is by choice-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Who was the most successful physician in the Bible?

Answer-Job for he had the most patience-

I’VE LEARNED

Never spend your money before you have it-

DID YOU KNOW

Every year the earth becomes about twelve tons heavier because of meteorites landing-

5 Things I want to know

1-How did the wise men follow a star when it appeared stationery?

2-Did anyone else follow the star besides the wise men?

3-What was it about the star that was unusual and different?

4-Why did the star mean good tidings to the wise men?

5-How did the wise men know where they would go?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What city is usually mentioned as the southern limit of Israel?

Answer for today       Beersheba

SCRIPTURE 

In God I will praise His word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.

Psalm 56:4 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, only life experience will teach me in my heart of hearts that your grace truly is sufficient for me-

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

Wednesday 29, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-We really don’t know what kind of people we are until our cup spills over-

2-Children are like wet cement-whatever falls on them leaves an impression-

3-The hours that make us happy make us wise-

4-I find the harder I work the more luck I have-

5-All choices have their consequences-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why do the unemployed get excited looking through the Bible?

Answer – They think they have found a job-

I’VE LEARNED

There is nothing more powerful than words meant to hurt-

DID YOU KNOW

A cat’s jaws cannot move sideways-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How long had the Holy Family traveled to get to Bethlehem?

2-Why did the Holy Family leave for Bethlehem if Mary as so close to giving birth?

3-Why didn’t the star lead the wise men directly to baby Jesus in Bethlehem?

4-Were the wise men really astrologers?

5-Why did the wise men feel compelled to follow a star?

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what Italian city was Paul met by Christians from Rome?

Answer for today      Appii     Acts 28:15    And from thence, when the brethren heard of us, they came to meet us as far as the Appii Forum and The Three Taverns. When Paul saw them, he thanked God and took courage.

SCRIPTURE

But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear Him, and His righteousness unto children’s children, to such as keep His covenant, and to those that remember His commandments to do them.

                                                                                Psalm 103:17-18 KJ21

PRAYER

Father show me my disobedience so I may change my ways, and help me understand good from your perspective, that I may see in my life evidence of your faithful and wise love for me-

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

Tuesday May 28, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God expresses his love through people-

2-Forgiveness is the fragrance that the trampled flower gives back to the foot that trampled it-

3-Your faith should not stand in the wisdom of man but in the power of God-

4-Anger will eventually turn into self pity-

5-Low self esteem and arrogant pride will always go hand in hand-

STRANGE THOUGHT

What was Daniel’s nickname?

Answer-Lion heart-

I’VE LEARNED

If you want to fly, you must give up the ground you are standing on-

DID YOU KNOW

A cat has thirty two muscles in each ear-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why would Mary have been willing to have strangers come to recognize Jesus birth?

2-How soon after Jesus birth did the shepherds and wise men come to see Jesus?

3-How long did Joseph, Mary and Jesus stay in the animal place?

4-Where did Joseph, Mary and Jesus live in Bethlehem?

5-Did Joseph, Mary and Jesus ever register for the census in Bethlehem?

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what city were the followers of Jesus first called Christians?

Answer for today       Antioch of Syria        Acts 11:26  And it came to pass that for a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught many people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.

SCRIPTURE

Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep    Romans 12:15 KJ21

PRAYER

       

Father, teach me to live in the reality that you, the God of grace and love, are with me always-                                                                                                                                                                                                                        I WISH  YOU A DAY FILLED WITH LOVE, LAUGHTER, FORGIVENESS AND THANKSGIVING-  

Monday May 27, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The saddest words ever said are “It might have been” or “Why didn’t I” or “I wish I had of”-

2-Things you don’t treasure much are not hard to give up-

3-You can’t feed people who are not hungry-

4-Nothing is ever lost through courtesy-

5-When you are at peace with yourself anyplace is home-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why was Lot’s wife turned into a pillar of salt?

Answer    She was dissatisfied with her lot-

I’VE LEARNED

Satan doesn’t come dressed in a red cape and pointy horns.  He comes as everything you ever wished for.  Pray for wisdom and discernment-

DID YOU KNOW

Cats have five pads on their front feet and only four on their back feet-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Would Mary have had an easier birth with Jesus than with her other children later?

2-Would Jesus have been made fun of by other children who knew Joseph was not Jesus’ birth father or at least have considered him an illegitimate child? 

3-Would Jesus have been born in an animal shelter that was like a shed, in a cave, or in a stable under a home?

4-Would the manger have been a wooden trough or one made from stone?

5-How many shepherds came to view baby Jesus?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What Pisidian city was visited by Paul and Barnabas on the first missionary journey?

Answer for today       Antioch       Acts  13:14   But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day and sat down. 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the Gospel of the grace of God.                          Acts 20:24 KJ21

PRAYER

FATHER, thank you for having Jesus pay the price for my sin and thereby sharing with me the riches of eternity with you and Him-

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 26, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-A person who wants to lead an orchestra must turn his back on the crowd-

2-“never fear, I am near”-Jesus

3-When we forget ourselves we do things that are remembered-

4-There is no substitute for the genuine-

5-Love unexpressed is love unknown-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Who was the most famous baseball player in the Bible?

Answer    the prodigal son—he made a home run-

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I’VE LEARNED

Honest criticism is hard to take, particularly from a relative, a friend, an acquantance or a stranger-

DID YOU KNOW

Cats have more than one hundred vocal sounds, while dogs only have about ten-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Where did the cloth come from in which Mary wrapped baby Jesus?

2-Who aided Mary in giving birth to Jesus?

3-Had Joseph been through a birth before with a prior wife?

4-Since Mary was so young, had she received birthing instructions from her mother, sister or relatives?

5-Who were Jesus’ grandparents?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What Canaanite city, destroyed by the Israelites has a name that means “ruin”?
answer for today      Ai       Joshua  8:3-29

SCRIPTURE

For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.                                  John 3:17 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, thank you for Jesus the Lord of grace, for his willingness to walk on this planet all the way to the cross-

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

Saturday May 25, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God provided forgiveness before we even knew we were sorry-

2-The more you love, the more your differences hurt-

3-The degree to which we are able to forgive others is the degree to which we can be open to the love of Jesus in our lives-

4-Joy is love when it is shared-

5-Opportunities are rarely labeled opportunities-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why were Peter, Andrew, James, John good letter writers-

Answer—as fishermen they learned to drop a line-

I’VE LEARNED

No one will question your integrity if your integrity is not questionable-

DID YOU KNOW

A cat has four rows of whiskers-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Could it have been the guest room of relatives in Bethlehem that was the “inn” in which there was no room?

2-Where exactly did Joseph and family stay in Bethlehem?

3-Did the innkeeper not know that Mary was ready to give birth?

4-Would it have been normal for people to stay in animal shelters as Joseph and family did?

5-Why was Jesus placed in a manger?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What city on the Euphrates did Abram leave?

Answer for today      Ur       Genesis 15:7   And He said unto him, “I am the Lord who brought thee out of Ur of the Chaldeans, to give thee this land to inherit it.”

SCRIPTURE

Therefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;

                                                                                                               James 1:19 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, thank you for your grace that washes away my sin-

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 24, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Those who love are never alone-

2-Before God can direct our path we must move our feet-

3-We are so busy looking for darkness that we don’t see the light-

4-Christians fight with victory not for it-

5-God has no throwaway people-

STRANGE THOUGHT

How do we know Peter was a rich fisherman?

Answer-he had net income-

I’VE LEARNED

Probably every human being alive is standing in the shadows of at least one mountain that just will not move-

DID YOU KNOW

Dog food is the most profitable in the super market.  People spend four times the amount on dog food as they do on baby food-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What did the word “inn” mean in the Bible story of Jesus’ birth?

2-Did the gospel writers deliberately not record any information about Jesus prior to his 30^th birthday or was there nothing for them to write about?

3-In Jesus time where would travelers stay while going to another area?

4-Could the guest room used by Jesus and his disciples to celebrate the Passover be the kind of room called the “inn”?

5-When Joseph and Mary went to Bethlehem to register for the census where were they planning on staying?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What Asian city was the home of Lydia?

Answer for today      Thyatira       Acts 16:14    And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, who worshiped God, heard us; and the Lord opened her heart to give heed unto the things which were spoken by Paul.

SCRIPTURE

Have kindly affection one for another with brotherly love, in honor preferring one another;

     Romans 12:10 KJ21                   

  

 PRAYER      

Father, I know you can be trusted even in the crucible of suffering!!!!

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

Thursday May 23, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-We are most like beasts when we kill, we are most like man when we judge, we are most like God when we forgive-

2-Whatever good you withhold in marriage becomes a point of contention-

3-Forgiveness—I give up my rights to hurt you for hurting me-

4-It is better to build children than to repair adults-

5-Don’t complain about farmers with your mouth full-

STRANGE THOUGHT

How many people were dead in the tomb with Lazarus?

Answer  4 - Lazarus came forth out of the tomb-

I’VE LEARNED

We are continually faced by great opportunities, brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems-

DID YOU KNOW

The only breed of dog that has a black, rather than a pink, tongue is a chow-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why does the Bible not tell the time of year of Jesus’ birth?

2-Is its likely Jesus was not born in the winter?

3-Why was December 25 chosen as Jesus’ birth date and when was it first celebrated?

4-Was Jesus birthday celebrated prior to the December  25 date being chosen?

5-Was Jesus born before Joseph and Mary arrived at the place of the manger or was he born in the manger place?

BIBLE TRIVIA

To what city in Macedonia did Paul send at least two letters?

Answer for today      Thessalonica

SCRIPTURE

Let every one of us please his neighbor for his good to edification.

Romans 15:2 KJ21 

PRAYER

Father, may I do all that you want me today even if it invites opposition-

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

Wednesday May 22, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-We appreciate what a person does but we affirm who a person is-

2-You never get a second chance to make a good first impression-

3-Give more attention to what you are becoming than what you used to be-

4-If you keep your customers happy, they will keep you in business-

5-Before you say “I can’t” say “I’ll try”-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why is the story of Jonah and the big fish an encouragement?

He was  down in the mouth but came out alright-

I’VE LEARNED

Don’t chase money, chase excellence for money follows excellence-

DID YOU KNOW

Nose prints are the most reliable way of identifying dogs-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Are Christians today freed from the law of Moses?

2-Is tithing an obligation we owe?

3-Is “cheerful giving” referring to tithing or offerings?

4-Why didn’t Jesus ask his followers to tithe to him?

5-Was the Law of Moses still in effect during Jesus ministry?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What city was Paul’s hometown?

Answer for today        Tarsus       Acts 21:39         But Paul said, “I am a man who am a Jew of Tarsus, a city of Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city; and I beseech thee, suffer me to speak unto the people.”   

SCRIPTURE

  For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion of the flesh, but by love serve one another.            Galatians 5:13 KJ21

         PRAYER                                                                                        

Father, you have called me to be a servant.  As I serve others today, may they see you in me and my actions-

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