Wednesday July 24, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-It doesn’t take a great athlete to be a good sport-

2-Many a choice whine is the product of sour gripes-

3-How we have been and how we are is not how we will be-

4-God dipped his great pen in the blood of his only son and wrote—LOVE—in big bold letters across all the ages-

5-The greater the obstacle the more glory in overcoming it-

STRANGE THOUGHT

What do you call Mother Teresa now that she is in heaven?

Answer-Nun of the above-

I’VE LEARNED

If you change a baby’s diaper, they will immediately soil the new clean one-

DID YOU KNOW

Humans are the only primates that do not have pigment in the palms of their hands-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is the difference in predestination and predetermination?

2-Can you accidently sin?

3-What is God’s obligation to the saved-the church-the unbeliever?

4-Is there ever a time when you stop praying for something or someone?

5-Do prayers always make a difference?

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what city did Paul, on his way to Jerusalem, board a ship sailing for Phoencia?

Answer for today      Patara  Acts 21:1, 20

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

A good man showeth favor and lendeth; he will guide his affairs with discretion. Psalm 112:5  21st Century King James Version.

PRAYER

Father, thank you for calling me to know Jesus, to know the righteousness he purchased with his life, to be in relationship with you now and forever-

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

Tuesday July 23, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-It is never too late to start doing what is right-

2-Mercy is God’s ministry to the miserable-

3-The only place outside of heaven you can be perfectly safe from all dangers of love is hell-

4-To love at all is to be vulnerable-

5-Faith is not acceptance without proof, it is trust without reservation-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Where did Noah keep his bees?

Answer-in the archives_

I’VE LEARNED

Adversity is one of life’s greatest teachers-

DID YOU KNOW

The only bone not connected to another bone in the human body is in the throat, at the back of the tongue-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can a Christian have negative attitudes?

2-Does God speak to you in ways other than words?

3-Can you pray blessings on the sinner?

4-Does prosperity or difficulties bring more people to God?

5-When does concern become worry?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What city of Cyprus did Paul and Barnabas visit on their first journey?

Answer for today      Paphos     Acts 13:6-13

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

but Jesus said, “Suffer little children, and forbid them not to come unto Me, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.”

Matthew 19:14 KJ21       21st Century King James Version.

PRAYER

Father, strengthen my faith so that I am prepared to obey you no matter how impossible the task may seem-

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

Monday July 22, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Marriage is a total commitment to an imperfect person-

2-Fear disappears when faith appears-

3-Enjoy today for sometime, today will be a long time ago-

4-Truth that is heard and not acted upon will have a dangerous reaction-

5-Don’t confuse noise with enthusiasm-

STRANGE THOUGHT

After the flood, how many people left the Ark ahead of Noah?

Answer is 3.  The Bible says Noah went forth out of the ark-

I’VE LEARNED

There will always be people who are hard to work for-

DID YOU KNOW

The only bone not connected to another bone in the human body is in the throat, at the back of the tongue-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Who was Thomas’ twin and why weren’t they both called to be a disciple?

2-Do Christians have a “holy place” to worship-

3-Have we lost reverence for the things of God today?

4-Is there anyplace where God isn’t?

5-Is God in any part of the sinners life?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What city was, according to tradition, founded by Nimrod?

Answer for today        Nineveh      Genesis 10:11  Out of that land he went forth to Assyria, and built Nineveh and the city Rehoboth, and Calah,

21st Century King James Version (KJ21)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

And Simon Peter answered and said, “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

Matthew 16:15-16 KJ21  21st Century King James Version.

PRAYER

Father, it amazes me that you use made of dust human beings to carry out your heaven sent  and eternally significant work-

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 July 21, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Christianity is not a religion but a personal relationship to Jesus Christ-

2-Wherever you are, be all there-

3-God sometimes  puts us in the dark to reward us that he is the light-

4-If you shoot at nothing you will hit it every time-

5-A creative mess is better than tidy idleness-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why do we sing hymns in church instead of hers?

I’VE LEARNED

If it doesn’t open it is not your door-

DID YOU KNOW

The tongue is the only muscle in your body that is attached at only one end-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Do we sometimes confuse coincidences and miracles?

2-Can satan and the ungodly perform miracles?

3-Was the Holy Spirit active with people before Jesus said he would send the comforter?

4-Do we really appreciate and or understand what Jesus did for us?

5-Why do we never hear about the great personal sacrifices the early church fathers of the reformation made?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What port was the site of Paul’s first European landing?

Answer for today      Neapolis        Acts 16:11

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

 I have chosen the way of truth; Thy judgments have I laid before me.

Psalm 119:30 KJ21         21st Century King James Version.

PRAYER

Father, I still have not mastered walking by faith and not by sight.  Help me to trust you more every day and to deepen my dependence on you-

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

Saturday July 20, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-The greatness of a man can nearly always be measured by his willingness to be kind-

2-Enthusiasm  is the greatest asset in the world-

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

4-If a child lives with approval he learns to like himself-

5-The good life exists only when you stop wanting a better one-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why did Moses wander in the desert for forty years?  Even back then men wouldn’t ask for directions-

I’VE LEARNED

The real measure of your wealth is how much you would be worth if  you lost all your money-

DID YOU KNOW

It would be possible to boil about eight gallons of water with the heat generated by an average adult each day-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How do you “live in the Word”?

2-Does a miracle have to have a good benefit?

3-Can anyone perform a miracle today?

4-What constitutes a true miracle?

5-What is the purpose of a miracle?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What was Jesus’ hometown?  Answer for today       Nazareth      Luke 2:51

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.          1 John 1:7 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, thank you for not leaving me to engage in spiritual warfare in my own strength.  Thank you for supplying not only your spiritual armor but also the strength I need to fight the enemy-

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 July 19, 2019 thought for the day

   

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Kids are always the only future the human race has-

2-Common sense is instinct, enough of it is genius-

3-Marriage is like taking vitamins.  We supplement each others minimum daily requirement-

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

5-Example is not the main thing in influencing others, it is the only thing-

STRANGE THOUGHT

The best way to get to heaven is to turn right and go straight-

I’VE LEARNED

You cannot hang out with negative people and expect to live a positive life-

DID YOU KNOW

The average human bladder can hold thirteen fluid ounces of liquid-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How do you “Know” Jesus?

2-Why are some people receptive to God and others are not-

3-Is the term “personal relationship with Jesus” a Biblical term?

4-How do you hear the voice of God?

5-Why doesn’t God speak to us in an audible way?      

BIBLE TRIVIA

Where did Paul bid farewell to the elders of Ephesus?

Answer for today        Miletus      Acts 20:17-38

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God. I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness.  Isaiah 41:10 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, help me to live in a way that pleases you.  May my life be a wonderful testimony of what it means to walk with you-

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

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Thursday July 18, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-It is hard to walk in shifting sand-

2-Faith is most meaningful when expressed in the dark-

3-Hiding wrong won’t erase it, it only postpones its discovery-

4-A man’s judgement is only as good as his information-

5-God gave us memories so we might have roses in December-

STRANGE THOUGHT

What is the first thing Adam and Eve did on leaving the Garden?

Answer-they raised Cain-

I’VE LEARNED

Only a friend can betray a friend-

DID YOU KNOW

A Laforte fracture is a fracture of all facial bones-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why were Christmas celebrations banned by the Puritans?

2-Myrrh was a burial spice.  Why was this given to baby Jesus by the wise men?

3-What brings God joy?

4-How do you please God?

5-How do you become holy?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Where was King Josiah killed?

Answer for today      Megiddo        2 Kings 23:29

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

I will praise Thee with uprightness of heart when I shall have learned Thy righteous judgments.

                                                                                                                                                                    Psalm 119:7 KJ21\

PRAYER

Father, throughout history your followers have stood strong in their commitment to follow you.  Help me today to be unwavering in my faith and my obedience to you-

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

Wednesday July 17, 2019 thought for the day

Thoughts for the day

1-It is not a simple thing to open our lives to others, but until we do we will never have a relationship of much value-

2-Ask your child what he wants for dinner only if they are buying-

3-Your care for others is the measure of your greatness

4-Jesus’ definition of love-giving and sharing-

5-All relationships of value begin with a commitment-

STRANGE THOUGHT

How did Noah keep the bottom of the ark lighted?

Answer—with flood lights

I’VE LEARNED

Not all religious leaders clearly understand God’s truth-

DID YOU KNOW

Women suffer more tooth decay than men do-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When did Christmas become an accepted special day as we know it today?

2-When did children become an important part of Christmas?

3-What is “advent” all about?

4-Why were Advent wreaths made of evergreens?

5-Is Christmas really  Christmas without Advent?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Where was Paul mistaken for the god Hermes?

Answer for today    Lystra     Acts 14:6-20

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one who believeth, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.    Romans 1:16 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, the world we can see invites us to trust in you for those things we cannot see-

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

Tuesday July 16, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Compassion will cure more sins than condemnation-

2-If you would be loved, be lovable-

3-Even God cannot change the past, he can only forgive it-

4-Today becomes yesterday’s memory-

5-He cannot long be good who knows not why he is good-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Which Bible character had no parents? answer-Joshua, son of Nun?

I’VE LEARNED

“Later” has a strange way of becoming “never? 

DID YOU KNOW

More than thirty million people in the United States suffer from diastema-a gap between the two upper front teeth-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What happened to John the Baptist’s followers after his death?

2-Who chose when Jesus Birthday was to be celebrated and why was December 25th chosen?

3-Does it really matter when we celebrate Christmas?

4-Should Christmas be a holiday or a holy day?

5-Why didn’t the early church Christians not celebrate Jesus birth?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What city was said to have Christians that were neither hot nor cold?

Answer for today    Laodicea     Revelation 3:14-22

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

 For in Him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power      Colossians 2:9-10 KJ21

PRAYER

  

Father, I praise your name and honor your word.  I am grateful I can call on one and rely on the other-

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

Monday July 15, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Jesus-When you come to the place I’m all you have you, you’ll find I’m all you need-

2-There is no greater sorrow than to recall a time of happiness while in misery-

3-There is no repentance in the grave-

4-Remember, when the judgement is weak, the prejudice is strong-

5-You cannot lose what you don’t have-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Where is the first tennis match mentioned in the Bible?

Answer-When Joseph served in Pharaoh’s court-

I’VE LEARNED

All our worrying in the name of love can accomplish absolutely nothing, but all our praying in the name of Jesus can move God to accomplish anything-

DID YOU KNOW

The permanent teeth that erupt to replace the baby teeth are called succedaneous teeth-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why did Jesus choose John to baptize him?

2-Had Jesus ever taken a “ritual bath”?

3-Had John baptized in places other than the Jordan River?

4-When did Jesus know what his mission was?

5-Did Jesus and John the Baptist ever meet as children?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Where did Assyrian king Sennacherib receive tribute from Hezekiah?

Answer for today     Lachish   2 Kings 18:13-16

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Therefore lay apart all filthiness and the superfluity of wickedness, and receive with meekness the engrafted Word, which is able to save your souls.    James 1:21 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, your word is settled forever in eternity.  I ask you to daily settle it in my heart that I may walk in its light and bathe in its truth-

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 July 14, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-God sees us as we can be but loves us as we are-

2-May we cherish the bread before there is none, discover each other before we leave and enjoy each other while we have time

3-May the Lord bless you with rainbows-

4-May the happiest day of your past be the saddest day of your future-

5-Death is not a period, it is a comma-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Which of God’s servants was the most flagrant law breaker in the Bible?

Answer -Moses, for he broke all 10 commandments at once-

I’VE LEARNED

Never look back unless you are going that way-

DID YOU KNOW

The human tooth has about fifty five miles of canals in it-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why is it the meek who will inherit the kingdom of God?

2-Was Jesus really a carpenter or does the Greek word translated carpenter mean any kind of hand worker?

3-If Joseph died before Jesus was thirty, who took responsibility for Mary (Jesus’ mother)?

4-Was John the Baptist baptism a ritual bath?

5-Could Jesus have baptized himself?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Where was Paul’s longest epistle sent?

Answer for today    Rome

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

If ye keep My commandments, ye shall abide in My love, even as I have kept My Father’s commandments, and abide in His love-            John 15:10 KJ21

PRAYER

Jesus, you are the Light who dispels the darkness and the Life who defeats death-

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