Tuesday December 31, 2019 thought for the day-from jasper

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Top cats often begin as underdogs-

2-Vacations are two weeks spent with those you thought you loved best-

3-A sense of humor is like a needle and thread, it will patch up many things-

4-The man who remembers what was taught at his mothers knee was probably bent over it-

5-Blessed are those who give without remembering  and receive without forgetting-

STRANGE THOUGHT

At 20 we don’t care what the world thinks of us, at 30 we start to worry about what the world thinks

Of us, at 40 we realize the world isn’t  thinking of us at all-

I’VE LEARNED

Do not let your past screw up your present-

DID YOU KNOW

The shortest French word with all five vowels is oiseau, meaning bird-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Were Adam and Eve originally created to live forever?

2-In the Garden of Eden, were all animals originally created as vegetarians ?

3-When God told Adam and Eve they would die if they ate the forbidden fruit, how would they know what that meant?

4-In the Garden of Eden, did food grow naturally without any attention from man?

5-Did Adam and Eve need shelter to live in?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who pitched a tent in Jerusalem to house the ark of the covenant?

Answer for today      David      1 Chronicles 15:1

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

This is what the Lord says. He is the one who made a road through the sea and a path through rough waters. The Lord says, “Forget what happened before, and do not think about the past. Look at the new thing I am going to do. It is already happening. Don’t you see it? I will make a road in the desert and rivers in the dry land.   Isaiah 43:16,18-19 NCV

PRAYER

FATHER, MAY I NEVER HESITATE TO CONFESS TO YOU MY SIN

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

Monday December 30, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The company of friends seasons a meal-

2-Brooding over troubles is a good way to make them hatch-

3-Love quickens all senses, except common sense-

4-Pick your friends carefully instead of to pieces-

5-Don’t expect applause, deserve it-

STRANGE THOUGHT

A favorite game of aging pranksters, sag, your it-

I’VE LEARNED

You do not have to always hide your tears to prevent your kids from getting upset-

DID YOU KNOW

In ancient Greece, writing had no space between the words-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Had there been no Pilate or angry Jewish leaders, would there still have been a crucifixion?

2-Do Christians allow their culture to define who they are?

3-If Jewish people had not rejected Jesus as the Messiah, would the gentiles ever have had the opportunity to accept him?

4-Is the Holy Spirit a person as we know a person to be?

5-Should we pray to the Holy Spirit?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who commanded his descendants to always live in tents?

Answer for today       Jonadab        Jeremiah 35:6-10

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

“I told you these things so that you can have peace in me. In this world you will have trouble, but be brave! I have defeated the world.”            John 16:33 NCV

PRAYER

Father, thank you God for the scripture that helps me recognize my sin, for the Holy Spirit who convicts me of that sin, and for your forgiveness that awaits my confession-

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 December 29, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God does not choose a man for what he is but for what he is to be-

2-A smile is a curved line that sets things straight-

3-Shortcuts are often the longest distance between two points-

4-There is a big difference in free speech and cheap talk-

5-Genuine faith believes despite failure and the aroma of defeat-

STRANGE THOUGHT

I don’t know what it is like to be old but I think it is living long enough to make light of the things that once broke your heart-

I’VE LEARNED

Never compare yourself to others-

DID YOU KNOW

The letters HIOX in the Roman alphabet are the only ones that look the same if you turn them upside down or see them from behind-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does God’s blessing on all of Abrahams offspring include those of Ishmael?

2-Could Joseph have made wooden crosses for the Romans to use and if so could Jesus have helped him?

3-Could Jesus the teenager have had girls interested in him?

4-Would Jesus have had a nickname?

5-What is the meaning of the phrase “Jesus the Lamb of God”?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who plundered the tents of the Syrians after the army fled their camp?

Answer for today     The Samaritans         2 Kings 7:3-16

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Jesus said, “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust in me. There are many rooms in my Father’s house; I would not tell you this if it were not true. I am going there to prepare a place for you. After I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me so that you may be where I am.

John 14:1-3 NCV

PRAYER

Holy Spirit, thank you for helping me recognize my sin.  Jesus, thank you for taking on the punishment for my sins.

 Thank you God for this grace filled process of forgiveness-

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

Saturday December 28, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-A smile doesn’t cost a cent but draws a lot of interest-

2-Being religious is often mistaken for being Christian-

3-A day is never over if it leaves a memory-

4-You are only young once but can be immature forever-

5-A good example can overcome alot of bad advice-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Something you probably never will hear your mother say is-don’t bother wearing a jacket, the wind chill is bound to improve-

I’VE LEARNED

Crying with someone else is more beneficial than crying alone-

DID YOU KNOW

Dreamt is the only English word that ends in the letters mt- 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does a clear conscience mean you have no sin?

2-Can God use sinful people to accomplish his will?

3-Can anyone take any one of Jesus’ teachings and successfully keep it?  

4-If the great Bible characters had weaknesses or sin in their life, how are we expected to live “perfect” lives today?

5-Why don’t Christians follow Old Testament dietary laws?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What tent was made according to God’s specifications?

Answer for today         the tabernacle          Exodus 26:1-4

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

“Come to me, all of you who are tired and have heavy loads, and I will give you rest.          Matthew 11:28 NCV

PRAYER

  

Father, help me be aware when you are convicting me, ready to confess from those sins, and freed to live confidently in your presence-

Friday December 27, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Deferred joys purchased by sacrifice are always the sweetest-

2-A little learning is dangerous, none is fatal-

3-He who stoops to help a child stands tall-

4-Children have more need for models than critics-

5-If you had everything, where would you put it-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Something you probably will never hear your mothers say-I don’t have a tissue with me so just wipe your nose on your sleeve-

I’VE LEARNED

Never get into a secret relationship-

DID YOU KNOW

Left handed people cannot write Mandarin Chinese-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When is anger justified?

2-How has the church that once was filled with common rough fishermen, prostitutes and stealing tax collectors, become the home of the spiritually elite?

3-Why is it the unbeliever receives God’s and our forgiveness of their sins, but the believer is faulted and condemned when they sin?

4-Is salvation a one time experience or something on a daily basis?

5-Is an act of sin in a Christian’s life always backsliding?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who stored Goliath’s armor in his tent?

Answer for today      David         1 Samuel 17:54

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

All that I am, praise the Lord; everything in me, praise his holy name. My whole being, praise the Lord and do not forget all his kindnesses.                    Psalm 103:1-2 NCV

PRAYER

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

Thursday December 26, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-It is darkest just before dawn-

2-When you think you have exhausted all the possibilities, you haven’t-

3-Stop looking at what you can see and start looking for what you can have-

4-Faith is only faith when it can go through darkness with a trust and confidence intact-

5-Faith leads a person to the resurrection side of life’s situations-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Something you probably will never hear your mother say—Well, if Timmy’s mom says it is okay, that is good enough for me-

I’VE LEARNED

Everything could change in the blink of an eye. However, God doesn’t blink.

DID YOU KNOW

The only Dutch word to contain eight consecutive consonants is “angstschreeuw”, meaning “cry of fear”

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can Christians successfully live the sermon on the mount?

2-What are we going to do when we get to heaven and find someone there we didn’t like here on earth?

3-Why do we try to build ourselves up by tearing someone else down?

4-Why do we live like we can earn our standing with God?

5-Are there any undesirable people?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who was “the father of such as dwell in tents”?

Answer for today       Jabal      Genesis 4:20

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Simeon took the baby in his arms and thanked God: “Now, Lord, you can let me, your servant, die in peace as you said. With my own eyes I have seen your salvation, which you prepared before all people. It is a light for the non-Jewish people to see and an honor for your people, the Israelites                                                                  Luke 2:28-32 NCV

PRAYER

Father, I praise you that you want to be known and in relationship with me-

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

Wednesday December 25, 2019 thought for the day

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU

Tuesday December 24, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-The beauty in living is in loving-

2-Discipleship involves sacrifice-

3-When you are too much in a rush, you are liable to pass up more than you catch up with-

4-It is easier to act your way into feelings than it is to feel your way into acting-

5-Jesus didn’t give up on you so don’t give up on your self-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Something you probably will never hear your mother say-Let me smell your shirt. Yeah that is good for another week!

I’VE LEARNED

Always believe in miracles-

DID YOU KNOW

In most of the world’s languages the word for mother begins with the letter m-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did all the great people of the Bible have weaknesses in their lives or did they live “perfect” lives?

2-Who does God get more glory out of working through, sinful people or righteous people?

3-Are we ever free from our sinful tendencies?

4-Can Christians ever be completely victorious over sin?

5-Do all Christians have blind spots in their faith-?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who took his wife to his mother’s tent on their wedding night?

Answer for today       Isaac        Genesis 24:67

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

So the shepherds went quickly and found Mary and Joseph and the baby, who was lying in a feeding trough. When they had seen him, they told what the angels had said about this child. Everyone was amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured these things and continued to think about them. Then the shepherds went back to their sheep, praising God and thanking him for everything they had seen and heard. It had been just as the angel had told them.              Luke 2:16-20 NCV

PRAYER

Father, forgiveness is good and I thank you for that grace-

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

Monday December 23, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Compassion must be seen to be understood-

2-Try to improve yourself, not prove yourself-

3-Temper gets us into trouble and pride keeps us there-

4-Becoming saved does not automatically make you a disciple-

5-Even a winner sometimes gets wounded-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Something you probably will never hear your mother say—

Just leave all the lights on, we have extra money this month for bills-

I’VE LEARNED

Do not buy unnecessary stuff-

DID YOU KNOW

The only word in the English language that both begins and ends with the letters und is underground-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Jesus ever laugh?

2-Were there any other people of Nazareth named Jesus?

3-Did Jesus’s close friends/family know he was the Messiah?

4-What kind of tears are blessed?

5-Is all kinds of sorrow blessed?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who took spoils from the fallen Jericho and buried them inside his tent?

Answer for today       Achan         Joshua  7:21

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Today your Savior was born in the town of David. He is Christ, the Lord. This is how you will know him: You will find a baby wrapped in pieces of cloth and lying in a feeding box.” Then a very large group of angels from heaven joined the first angel, praising God and saying: “Give glory to God in heaven, and on earth let there be peace among the people who please God.”                                        Luke 2:11-14 NCV

PRAYER

Father, thank you that my growth to godliness is a partnership between you and me-

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 December 22, 2019 thought for today

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Compassion demands action-

2-Happiness is not so much in achieving a goal but in reaching for one with love-

3-There usually is more pleasure in wanting than in getting-

4-Accept the bad without complaint and the good with gratitude to God-

5-Life’s greatest tragedy is to lose God and not miss him-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Things you probably will never hear your mother say-Sure you can miss school today.  I used to skip a lot of school too—

I’VE LEARNED

Get rid of what is useless-

DID YOU KNOW

The most commonly used word in English conversation is I-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Do Christians often become nonchalant about their salvation?

2-Do we sometimes lose the “wonder” of our salvation?

3-Can we be nausingly happy?

4-Is the sabbath a day of worship or a day of rest?

5-How are Christians to be poor in spirit?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What in the dream of a Midianite soldier, stumbled into the Midianite camp and flattened a tent?

Answer for today      a  cake of barley      Judges 7:13-14

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

That night, some shepherds were in the fields nearby watching their sheep. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them. The glory of the Lord was shining around them, and they became very frightened. The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I am bringing you good news that will be a great joy to all the people. Today your Savior was born in the town of David. He is Christ, the Lord.  Luke 2:8-11 NCV

PRAYER

Father, give me a hearty appetite for your Word-

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

Saturday December 21, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The important thing about your lot in life is whether you use it for parking or building-

2-For excellence ask an expert, for wisdom ask a sage, for honesty ask a child-

3-Rumors travel faster than truth but do not stay put as long-

4-The best things in life are tied with heart strings-

5-Be careful of moving in the fast lane, your wheels may come off-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Things you probably will never hear your mother say-How can you see the tv sitting so far back-

I’VE LEARNED

It is not too late to be happy-

DID YOU KNOW

The single dot over the lower case letter “i” is called a tipple-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why didn’t Abraham step in and stop Hagar and Ishmael from being banished to the desert?

2-What did Abraham feel about his first child Ishmael?

3-Did Hagar’s status as a mother rise over a motherless Sarah?

4-Can you perfect a virtue

5-Do you need to be responsible with honesty?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What famous ship captain lived in a tent?

Answer for today     Noah       Genesis 9:21

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

While they were in Bethlehem, the time came for Mary to have the baby, and she gave birth to her first son. Because there were no rooms left in the inn, she wrapped the baby with pieces of cloth and laid him in a feeding trough.             Luke 2:6-7 NCV

PRAYER

Father, the guideline is straight forward, know God’s word and do what it says-

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 December 20, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The best preparation for tomorrow is the proper use of today-

2-If everybody became a somebody there would not be anybody left to be a nobody-

3-Don’t count the days, make the days count-

4-Getting back on the right track usually involves getting out of a rut-

5-Personality has the power to open doors but it takes character to keep them open-

STRANGE THOUGHT

If you have a lot of tension and you get a headache, do what it says on the aspirin bottle-“take two aspirin” and “Keep away from children”-

I’VE LEARNED

Focus on what is important to you-

DID YOU KNOW

A trilemma is a dilemma with a third alternative-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Knowing the trouble Ishmael would cause in future generations, why did God allow him to live?

2-What did Hagar learn from her Abraham experience-

3-Does God ever miss anything?

4-Do we know when God will give us mercy?

5-Is any problem too complicated for God to solve?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who accepted an invitation to hide in a tent, and then was murdered by the woman who invited him?

Answer for today    Sisera      Judges 4:17-21

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

 At that time, Augustus Caesar sent an order that all people in the countries under Roman rule must list their names in a register. So Joseph left Nazareth, a town in Galilee, and went to the town of Bethlehem in Judea, known as the town of David. Joseph went there because he was from the family of David. Joseph registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was now pregnant.               Luke 2:1, 4-5 NCV

PRAYER

Father, thank you that your Word is a lamp, giving me specific truths and a light, providing general truths-  

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