Saturday February 29, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-Standing alone is not based on our reaction to people but on our love for God-

2-The soul would have no rainbows if the eye had no tear-

3-Dieting is the penalty for exceeding the feed limit-

4-Without love there is no joy-

5-Love is the little things we do for each other

STRANGE THOUGHT

If a rooster crows before daybreak, is his cluck fast-

I’VE LEARNED

Life is tough, but I am tougher-

DID YOU KNOW

Who is the fifth dwarf?

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-From whom did the Nephilim people descend ?

2-What length of age did the Nephilim live?

3-What all do we know about the Nephilim people?

4-Was Goliath of the Nephilim people?

5-As a cause of the great flood did God regret creating people?

BIBLE TRIVIA

After the death of Haman, who received the Persian king’s signet ring?

Answer for the day     Mordecai     Esther 8:2-13

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

 When I was in trouble, I called to the Lord, and he answered me.       Psalm 120:1 NCV

PRAYER

Father, thank you for modeling that gathering with other believers and having an understanding of Scripture can begin at an early age-

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 February 28, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-I am a witness for the body of Jesus Christ-

2-Everyone has been young before but not everyone has been old before-

3-Faith is like a boomerang—begin using what you have and it comes back to you in greater measure-

4-God gives his best to those who leave the choice with him-

5-When Jesus came, so did Christmas-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Where do the seeds for seedless watermelon come from?

I’VE LEARNED

No one is perfect until you fall in love with them-

DID YOU KNOW

What is the name of the fourth dwarf?

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did satan really believe that he could win the argument with God over Job?

2-Was Jesus and the angelic being called satan together in heaven before satan was expelled by

God?  If so, did they know each other?

3-How did the people in Genesis live such long lives?

4-Since the Genesis people didn’t have calendars, how did they know how long they lived (their age)?

5-Were the ages mentioned in Genesis for the people, years as we know them to be or were they the lengths of family groups?

BIBLE TRIVIA

For what did the Israelites give up their rings and other jewelry?

Answer for today       As a freewill offering for the tabernacle       Exodus    35:22

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

God did not give us a spirit that makes us afraid but a spirit of power and love and self-control.         2 Timothy 1:7 NCV

PRAYER

Father, we want our faith to continually grow and our desire for you to always be increasing-

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

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

Thursday February 27, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Child of God, please call home-

2-Christianity is not a new lease on life but a new life-

3-I am happy to wear the name of Jesus-

4-I know God is real because I have inside information-

5-Christians should love the hell out of people-

STRANGE THOUGHT

If you must curse, use your own name-God-

I’VE LEARNED

Everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile-

DID YOU KNOW

Who is the third of the 7 dwarfs?

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was Job a real person and all of satan’s  attacks against him real situations or could it have been a parable?

2-Does satan have access to God at any time?

3-Satan accused God of putting a hedge around Job.  Had God done so?

4-What was the ‘fire of God’ that fell from the heavens and killed all of Job’s sheep?

5-Can satan persuade God to change his plans?

BIBLE TRIVIA

When Daniel was sealed up in the lion’s den, who placed his signet ring on the stone?

Answer for the day      The king      Daniel 6:17

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

My children, we should love people not only with words and talk, but by our actions and true caring.      1 John 3:18 NCV

PRAYER

Father, help us to view all of life, through the lens of your perfection-

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

Wednesday February 26, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You can’t build character and courage by taking away initiative and independence-

2-The highest reward for ones toil is not what one gets for it but what one becomes by it-

3-If you find a path with no obstacles it probably doesn’t lead anywhere-

4-Take time to think, it is the source of power, take time to read, it is the fountain of wisdom, take time to pray, it is the greatest power on earth-

5-The most difficult thing to give away is kindness for it is usually returned-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Life may not be the party we hoped for but while we are here we might as well dance-

I’VE LEARNED

The easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than me-

DID YOU KNOW

Who is the second dwarf?

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Are all angelic beings, both good and bad, compelled to present themselves before God?

2-Can satan only be at one place at a time or multi present like God?

3-Do the fallen angels aid satan in his work of evil?

4-Can satan see into the future?

5-Can satan look into our minds and know what we are thinking?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who did king Ahasuerus of Persia give his ring to?

Answer for today     Haman       Esther 3:10-13

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

This is how God showed his love to us: He sent his one and only Son into the world so that we could have life through him.                                  1 John 4:9 NCV

PRAYER

Thank you Father for your mercy that is available to us no matter what we have done or where we’ve run-

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

Tuesday February 25, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Bitterness grows out of self pity-

2-We talk about those things that meet our needs-

3-When you look through plain glass you see people but if you cover  it with silver you stop seeing others and see only yourself-

4-Taste makes waist-

5-He who stuffeth—puffeth-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why can’t life’s biggest problems happen when we are teenagers and know everything-

I’VE LEARNED

Love, not time, heals all wounds-

DID YOU KNOW

The first of the 7 dwarfs-Bashful

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What was the sin that satan was guilty of?

2-Why did satan consider God an enemy when God created him?

3-Before satan rebelled against God, what was his original name?

4-Can satan only do what God allows him to do?

5-Is satan accountable to God?

BIBLE TRIVIA

In which of Jesus’ parables does a ring play a part?

Answer for today    parable of the prodigal son        Luke 15:22

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Jesus answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and most important command. And the second command is like the first: ‘Love your neighbor as you love yourself.                        Matthew 22:37-39

PRAYER

Father, you go before us in times of triumph and tragedy.  We are never with out your presence, power, and peace-

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

Monday February 24, 2020 thought for today

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-One great use of words is to hide our thoughts-

2-Grandchildren complete life’s circle of love-

3-All the fine compliments, all the good wishes, will never replace help with the dish-

4-Hostility or conflict usually grows out of deep hurt-

5-There is no change without confrontation-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Everyone is entitled to be stupid but some abuse the privilege-

I’VE LEARNED

When you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you-

DID YOU KNOW

By law, every Swiss citizen is required to have a bomb shelter or access to a bomb shelter-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why aren’t all of Adam and Eve’s children’s name given in Genesis?

2-Who was the second person killed in scripture?

3-Why didn’t Eve double check with God about not eating the forbidden fruit when tempted by satan to do so?

4-Why is Eve’s death not mentioned in Genesis?

5-Was Job an Israelite?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What dreaming ruler gave Joseph his own ring?

Answer for today      Pharaoh      Genesis 41:42  

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

I say this because I know what I am planning for you,” says the Lord. “I have good plans for you, not plans to hurt you. I will give you hope and a good future. Then you will call my name. You will come to me and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will search for me. And when you search for me with all your heart, you will find me!                                           Jeremiah 29:11-13 NCV

 PRAYER

Father, instill in us a passion for faithfully doing the small things first.  May we seek to be obedient right where you have us today-

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-

Friday February 21, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Everyone is important and no one is indispensable-

2-Kindness is like snow. It beautifies everything it covers-

3-Forgiveness is the daily bread of married life-

4-It is around the dinner table that friends perceive best the warmth of being together-

5-Only God can count the apples in one seed-

STRANGE THOUGHT

If a frog can’t croak does he have a human in its throat?

I’VE LEARNED

Under everyone’s hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved-

DID YOU KNOW

There are more psychoanalysts in Buenos  Aires, Argentina, than in any city in the world-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is confession?

2-How did the serpent get into the Garden of Eden?

3-Would Adam have known that he hadn’t named the serpent when God brought all of the animals  for naming?

4-How did Eve know to not eat from the tree of ”the knowledge of good and evil”? Did Adam tell her or did God tell her?

5-Was the fruit from the tree of “the knowledge of good and evil” a luscious looking fruit?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What warriors were so extravagant that even their camels wore necklaces?

Answer for today        The Midianites       Judges 8:24-26

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

The law says, “You must not be guilty of adultery. You must not murder anyone. You must not steal. You must not want to take your neighbor’s things.” All these commands and all others are really only one rule: “Love your neighbor as you love yourself.” Love never hurts a neighbor, so loving is obeying all the law.        Romans 13:9-10 NCV-

PRAYER

Father, teach us not to take a single moment for granted

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-

Thursday February 20, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-No matter how dark the “now” is, there will be light enough in Gods “after” to explain the darkness-

2-Loneliness and aloneness are not the same-

3-Reading your Bible prevents truth decay-

4-A person’s happiness depends more on what they share than what they get-

5-Love is a fruit in season at all times and within the reach of every hand-

STRANGE THOUGHT

There are three ways to get something done-do it your self-hire someone to do it- forbid your children to do it-

I’VE LEARNED

It is those small daily happenings that makes life so spectacular-

DID YOU KNOW

More people play the bagpipes today than at anytime in history-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why are Christian believers called “the salt of the earth”?

2-What were the “Urim and Thummim” and how and what were they used for?

3-How possibly could the priests remember all the detailed instructions of what they had to do with each offering or sacrifice?

4-How do we receive God’s guidance?

5-We say we have faith in God, but do we really trust him?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Only one person is mentioned in the Bible as having worn gloves.  Who was it?

Answer for today     Jacob        Genesis 27:16

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Whoever forgives someone’s sin makes a friend, but gossiping about the sin breaks up friendships.         Proverbs 17:9 NCV

PRAYER

Father, give us eyes that see you at work around us-

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

Wednesday February 19, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Character is what you do on the third and fourth tries-

2-Patience of spirits is better than struggle of spirit-

3-Lord, speak to me in such a way that I don’t have a struggle understanding-

4-When love is present no sacrifice is too great-

5 -Christian - everything you  do in life is for Jesus-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Adolescence is the age at which children stop asking questions because they know all the answers-

I’VE LEARNED

Money doesn’t class

DID YOU KNOW

The world’s tallest man is an American, Robert Wadlo, who was eight feet eleven inches tall-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What did oil symbolize in the Old Testament?

2-When the word oil is used in the Bible, does it always refer to olive oil?

3-Why was no yeast allowed in the grain offering?

4-What did Jesus mean when he said “yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees”

5-Why is salt a good symbol of God’s activity in a persons life-

BIBLE TRIVIA

What down and out man is mentioned as having worn a gold earing in his better day

Answer for today?       Job      42:11

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Dear friends, if God loved us that much we also should love each other. No one has ever seen God, but if we love each other, God lives in us, and his love is made perfect in us.                                          1 John 4:11-12 NCV

PRAYER

Father we are so grateful for the pages of scripture-

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

Tuesday February 18, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Thank God for the work, thank God for the strength and health to do the work-

2-Do everything possible to reflect God’s love to those around you-

3-God, how many miracles do you do that go unnoticed?

4-Worry has never paid a bill-

5-People are the only creatures who run faster when they lose their way-

STRANGE THOUGHT

The only people in the world who are always sure about the proper way to raise children are those who’ve never had any-

I’VE LEARNED

All a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand-

DID YOU KNOW

The world’s tallest woman, Zeng Jinlian, from China, was eight feet one and three-fourths inches tall?

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How can an unholy person approach a holy God?

2-Did Pharaoh go with his chariots chasing the Israelites and was he drowned in the Red Sea?

3-Why was the burning of animal bodies a pleasant aroma to God?

4-In the Old Testament is there a difference in a sacrifice and an offering?

5-What did the absence of yeast symbolize in the Old Testament?

BIBLE TRIVIA

The best dressed man in Israel wore fine colored linen with embroidered bells and pomegranates, a linen breastplate with gold and precious stones, and a gold studded hat.  Who was he?

Answer for today        the high priest          Exodus 28

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Yes, I am sure that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor ruling spirits, nothing now, nothing in the future, no powers, nothing above us, nothing below us, nor anything else in the whole world will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 8:38-39 NCV

PRAYER

Because of your love for us, we no longer need to live in fear of death and the grave-

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

Monday February 17, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Those who walk with God always reach their destination-

2-Mother nature giveth, father time taketh away-

3-Youth is a gift of nature but age is a work of art-

4-Don’t worry about tomorrow, you did that yesterday-

5-If you must make a mistake, it will be to your credit if you make a new one each time-

STRANGE THOUGHT

The purpose of a middle name is so a child can know when they are really in trouble-

I’VE LEARNED

I can always pray for someone when I don’t have the strength to help them in any other way-

DID YOU KNOW

Henry Ford never had a driving license-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Potiphar know about his wife’s real character?

2-How were the sorcerers and magicians able to duplicate Moses’ miracles in front of Pharaoh?

3-When Moses turned the water of Egypt into blood, how long did it last?

4-What did it mean in Exodus, from God to Moses “to redeem every first born son?

5-Were the pillars of fire and cloud literal natural physical things or were they God appearing in a physical form?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Whose eye catching cloak caused murderous envy in his brothers?

Answer for today      Joseph’s        Genesis 37:3

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Can anything separate us from the love Christ has for us? Can troubles or problems or sufferings or hunger or nakedness or danger or violent death? But in all these things we are completely victorious through God who showed his love for us.         Romans 8:35,37 NCV

PRAYER

Father, help us fix our gaze on you so we can keep the things of earth in proper perspective-

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-