Thursday August 9, thought for the day

HERE IS STILL ANOTHER PRETTY SUNSET-here are my thoughts for today-
1-If God's love is working through us, it will be unconditional-
2-Love is the medicine for the sickness of the world-
3-People respond to genuine love in other people-or the lack of it-
4-Love is not an action to be learned, it is a gift-
5-Love will always prove itself-

Strange thoughts-The roundest knight at King Arthur's round table was Sir Cumference!!

I've learned-silent company is often more healing than word's of advice-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Wednesday August 8, 2007 thought for the day

HERE IS ANOTHER PRETTY SUNSET-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Often the names we call others determine who they become-
2-If you live as Jesus would have you live, your family will enjoy living with you-
3-We are what we are at home-
4-To recognize God speaking through your spouse's rebuke or suggestion is a sign of spiritual
maturity-
5-If you really want God to make your home new, you must let him start with you-

Strange thoughts-did you hear about the guy whose whole right side was cut off-he's all right now!

I've learned-I should never praise my mother's cooking while I'm eating something fixed by my wife-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Tuesday August 7, 2007 thought for the day

HERE IS A PRETTY SUNSET-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Striving after wealth has in it the seeds of alienation from God-
2-The truly rich are those who have gained freedom from material things through confidence that God is their father and that he will not forsake them-
3-Wealth is a good servant but a poor master-
4-God is trying to speak to us in all the circumstances of our life-
5-You cannot love others if you don't like yourself-

Strange thought-police were called to a day care center where a 3 year old was resisting a rest!!

I've learned-people allow themselves to be only as successful as they think they deserve to be-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Monday August 6, 2007 thought for the day

THIS IS AN INTERESTING PICTIURE-here are my thoughts for today-
1-God gives us tomorrow to make up for the mistakes of yesterday-
2-Hold everything you own with an open hand-
3-When you help someone up a hill you are that much closer to the top yourself-
4-Always be doing something that makes you happy-
5-Helping others is exercise for the soul-

Strange thought-don't ever argue with an idiot, they will drag you down and beat you with
Experience-

I've learned-a person's degree of self confidence greatly determines their success-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Sunday August 5, 2007 thought for the day

I SURE DO WISH I HAD ROSES THAT LOOK LIKE THIS-here are my thoughts
for today-
1-The past is a screen on which memory projects itself-
2-Be like a duck, calm on the surface but paddling like crazy underneath-
3-When you come to a dead end, turn around-
4-Friend-one who sees through you and still enjoys the view-
5-The best thing you can do behind your friends back is pat it-

Strange thoughts-when they first invented the clock, how did they know what time it was to set it-

I've learned-regardless of color or age, we all need the same amount of love-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Saturday August 4, 2007 thought for the day

I DON'T KNOW WHERE THIS PICTURE WAS TAKEN BUT IT SURE IS PRETTY-
here are my thoughts for today-
1-When we have much, it is hard to have faith in God-
2-You will never love someone until you trust them-
3-To know someone you have to spend time with them-
4-Christians are often the most reluctant to accept change-
5-God often takes the things you fear the most and uses it for his glory-

Strange thoughts-When cows laugh, does milk come out their noses??

I've learned-no matter how thin you slice it, there is always two sides-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Thursday August 2, thought for the day

ISN'T THIS A BEAUTIFUL PICTURE-here are my thoughts for today-
1-When you get something you never had you become responsible for doing something you
have never done-
2-If people don't know your passion, you don't have any-
3-Being faithful is more important than being successful-
4-It is not as important what you accomplish in life as what you have set in motion-
5-It is amazing what you can do that you don't do-

Strange thoughts-do you need a silencer if you are going to shoot a mime?

I've learned-if I'm in trouble at school, I'm in more trouble at home-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Wednesday August 1, 2007 thought for the day

CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT IT IS AUGUST ALREADY-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Reputation-made in a moment
Character-built in a lifetime
2-Reputation-makes you rich or poor
Character-makes you happy or miserable
3-The way you will be remembered will be decided by you-
4-Even when you are on the right track you will get run over if you don't keep moving forward-
5-You cannot unscramble eggs-

Strange thoughts-do vegetarians eat animal crackers??

I've learned-car salesman size up prospects by looking at their shoes and watches

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Tuesday July 31, 2007 thought for the day

ISN'T THIS A CUTE PICTURE-here are my thoughts for today-
1-The company you keep says a lot about you as a person-
2-To be is more important than to do-
3-What a person does reflects what that person is-
4-Reputation-what you are supposed to be
Character-what you are-
5-Reputation-what you have coming to a new place
Character-what you have when you leave that place-

Strange thoughts-what if the hokey pokey really is what it's all about?

I've learned-you shouldn't go grocery shopping when you are hungry!

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Monday July 30, 2007 thought for the day

HAVE YOU TALKED TO HIM TODAY? HE WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU!!-here are my thoughts for today-
1-If people don't know how much you care they couldn't care less about how much you know-
2-When Christians stop caring, the church dies-
3-What you feed grows, what you starve dies-
4-You won't become a winner by being preoccupied with your faults-
5-Don't let your weakness drain your motivation-

Strange thoughts-if coloring weren't added to coca cola, it would be green

I've learned-even when I have pains I don't have to be one!!!

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Sunday July 29, 2007 thought for the day

DOES THIS PICTURE BRING BACK ANY MEMORIES TO YOU LADIES OF YOURSELF OR WHEN YOUR GIRLS WERE LITTLE LIKE THIS ONE-here are my thoughts for today-
1-You probably can't change the world but your actions can touch someone's life-
2-Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness-
3-The teacher has not taught until the pupil has learned-
4-Caring must always precede communication-
5-If people do not like you they will not listen to you-

Strange thought-Humphrey Bogart and Princess Diana were 7th cousins-

I've learned-you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for a lifetime-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Saturday January 21, 2007 thought for the day

DO YOU LADIES REMEMBER THESE DAYS OF LONG AGO OR DOES IT SEEM JUST LIKE A FEW DAYS AGO YOU WERE HOLDING YOUR CHILD LIKE THIS-AND MEN,WEREN'T THESE SOME OF THE BEST DAYS OF YOUR LIFE?--here are my thoughts for today-
1-If you want to win a spiritual battle you first need to get alone with God-
2-Faith is nurtured in quietness but strengthened in conflict-
3-When you run from a battle you will probably run from the next one also-
4-To the Christian, a need should be a call-
5-There is a price to pay for total commitment-

Strange thoughts-the umbilical cords cut from women at birth are often reused in vein transplant surgery-

I've learned-even when you schedule a doctor's appointment at 8.00 am, you still have to wait an hour-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Friday July 27, 2007 thought for the day

I REMEMBER MY LITTLE GIRLS SITTING AT THE PIANO PRACTICING THEIR PIANO LESSONS-IT SEEMS LIKE ANOTHER LIFETIME AGO HOWEVER-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Every person is a patch waiting to become part of the quilt God is making-
2-People need to "see" Jesus through a demonstration of our love and concern-
3-Once you are real you can't be ugly except to the people who don't understand you-
4-We always associate with the people we feel comfortable with-
5-Often a personal visitation from the Lord comes through a personal visitation for the Lord-

Strange thoughts-Prince Charles and Prince William never travel on the same airplane just in case there is a crash-

I've learned-the ache of unfulfilled dreams is the worst pain of all-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Thursday July 26, 2007 thought for the day

DOES THIS BRING BACK MEMORIES OF PRACTICING THE PIANO WHEN YOU WERE A CHILD-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Leaders must lead from the front-
2-A wound never heals when the scab keeps being pulled off-
3-It is not knowing the cost of something, rather it is knowing the value of something-
4-You cannot legislate values or morality-
5-The lowliest person still deserves our kindness-

Strange thought-a mixture of white paint and a little thinner is used in place of milk in milk commercials-

I've learned-children and grandparents are natural allies-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Wednesday July 25, 2007 thought for the day

DOES THIS BRING BACK MEMORIES TO YOU LADIES WHEN YOU WERE A LITTLE GIRL-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Good is the enemy of the best-
2-Being good enough stops you from being the best-
3-God will work through you or around you-
4-If you care about someone tell them while you can for you may not get another chance-
5-It is a lot easier to make boys and girls than to repair men and women-

Strange thoughts-Michael Jackson owns the rights to the South Carolina state anthem (is this really true?)

I've learned-it's not what happens to people that is important but what they do about it-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Tuesday July 24, 2007 thought for the day

JESUS WELCOMES YOU TO BE HIS FOLLOWER!-here are my thoughts for today-
1-The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer up somebody else-
2-Do what you can with what you have right where you are and God will bless it-
3-When one door closes another often opens, but we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has opened for us-
4-Where death finds you, eternity will keep you-
5-You buy a house, you make a home-

Strange thought-only the rabbit and the parrot can see behind itself without turning it's head-

I've learned-if you hire mediocre people, they will hire mediocre people-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Monday July 23, 2007 thought for the day

IS JESUS KNOCKING AT THE DOOR OF YOUR HEART?--here are my thoughts for today-
1-Education is expensive, ignorance is more expensive-
2-Do the things that make you the person you really want to have as a friend-
3-Whatever we want to have more of, find someone who has less of it and be the source of it-
4-God sometimes says wait, but he never says worry!!!-
5-Choice not chance determines destiny-


Strange thought-your feet are bigger in the afternoon than the rest of the day-

I've learned-in every face to face encounter, regardless of how brief, we leave something behind-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Sunday July 22, 2007 thought for the day

Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Honor is at the foundation of all healthy relationships-
2-Kindness-showing by your actions that someone is valuable-
3-The word anger is only one letter away from danger-
4-A strong positive mental attitude creates more miracles than any wonder drug-
5-If God had a refrigerator your picture would be on it and if he had a wallet your photo would be in it-

Strange thought-the average housefly lives for one month---(why so long?)

I've learned-generous people seldom have emotional and mental problems-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Saturday July 21, 2007 thought for the day

Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Profession is not enough to be a Christian-
2-God is either God of all or not God at all-
3-Genuine love is honor put into action regardless of the cost-
4-Love is the action we take to communicate how valuable another person is-
5-Genuine love comes from a heart overflowing with affection for God freeing us to seek another persons best interest-

Strange thought-the average computer user blinks 7 times a minute-

I've learned-untold treasures are found in the mind of a child-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Friday July 20, 2007 thought for the day

Here are my thoughts for today-
1-If you don't love yourself, you can't love others-
2-Don't decide to do nothing just because you can't do something great-
3-Witnessing is God's divine method for extending the kingdom of God-
4-The greatest challenge for Christians is to let Jesus be Lord-
5-If you don't trust God in all, you don't trust God at all-

Strange thoughts-a coat hanger is 44" long when straightened

I've learned-enthusiasm is caught not taught-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Thursday July 19, 2007 thought for the day

Here are my thoughts for today-
1-What you make happen for others, God will make happen for you-
2-Praise is an act of your will not of your feelings-
3-The proof of your desire is in your pursuit-
4-Tithing is not a payment of a debt to God, it is the acknowledgement of the debt-
5-May the best day of your past be the worst day of your future-

Strange thoughts-the average person over 50 will have spent 5 years waiting in lines-

I've learned-anticipation is often better than the real thing!!!

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Here are my thoughts for today-
1-What you make happen for others, God will make happen for you-
2-Praise is an act of your will not of your feelings-
3-The proof of your desire is in your pursuit-
4-Tithing is not a payment of a debt to God, it is the acknowledgement of the debt-
5-May the best day of your past be the worst day of your future-

Strange thoughts-the average person over 50 will have spent 5 years waiting in lines-

I've learned-anticipation is often better than the real thing!!!

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Here are my thoughts for today-
1-What you make happen for others, God will make happen for you-
2-Praise is an act of your will not of your feelings-
3-The proof of your desire is in your pursuit-
4-Tithing is not a payment of a debt to God, it is the acknowledgement of the debt-
5-May the best day of your past be the worst day of your future-

Strange thoughts-the average person over 50 will have spent 5 years waiting in lines-

I've learned-anticipation is often better than the real thing!!!

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Here are my thoughts for today-
1-What you make happen for others, God will make happen for you-
2-Praise is an act of your will not of your feelings-
3-The proof of your desire is in your pursuit-
4-Tithing is not a payment of a debt to God, it is the acknowledgement of the debt-
5-May the best day of your past be the worst day of your future-

Strange thoughts-the average person over 50 will have spent 5 years waiting in lines-

I've learned-anticipation is often better than the real thing!!!

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Here are my thoughts for today-
1-What you make happen for others, God will make happen for you-
2-Praise is an act of your will not of your feelings-
3-The proof of your desire is in your pursuit-
4-Tithing is not a payment of a debt to God, it is the acknowledgement of the debt-
5-May the best day of your past be the worst day of your future-

Strange thoughts-the average person over 50 will have spent 5 years waiting in lines-

I've learned-anticipation is often better than the real thing!!!

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Here are my thoughts for today-
1-What you make happen for others, God will make happen for you-
2-Praise is an act of your will not of your feelings-
3-The proof of your desire is in your pursuit-
4-Tithing is not a payment of a debt to God, it is the acknowledgement of the debt-
5-May the best day of your past be the worst day of your future-

Strange thoughts-the average person over 50 will have spent 5 years waiting in lines-

I've learned-anticipation is often better than the real thing!!!

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Here are my thoughts for today-
1-What you make happen for others, God will make happen for you-
2-Praise is an act of your will not of your feelings-
3-The proof of your desire is in your pursuit-
4-Tithing is not a payment of a debt to God, it is the acknowledgement of the debt-
5-May the best day of your past be the worst day of your future-

Strange thoughts-the average person over 50 will have spent 5 years waiting in lines-

I've learned-anticipation is often better than the real thing!!!

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Wednesday July 18, 2007 thought for the day

Here are my thoughts for today-
1-What we don't know could destroy us-
2-Visualize where God wants you to be and then act as if you are already there-
3-The entrance of light forces the exit of darkness-
4-When Jesus walked to calvary he didn't look at the cross but rather he looked toward the resurrection-
5-Forgiveness is meant to be given to you and to be given through you-


Strange thoughts-forty people are sent to the hospital every minute for dog bites-

I've learned-it is better to be married to someone with a good nature than a good physique (most people don't like the way their body looks)

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Tuesday July 17, 2007 thought for the day

Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Get your mind off what you don't have and on what you do have-
2-Talk like conquerors not complainers-
3-If you are always striving for what you want, you will miss what you have now-
4-Popularity is not success, it is only people liking you-
5-You don't drown by falling into water, you drown by staying in it-

Strange thought-while sitting in a chair, lift your right foot off the floor and make clockwise circles with it--while doing this draw the number 6 in the air with your right hand--your foot will change directions!!!

I've learned-you shouldn't have a $1000.00 meeting to solve a $100.00 problem-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Monday July 16, 2007 thought for the day

SORRY THIS IS LATE TODAY--here are my thoughts for today-
1-Giving is the only proof you have conquered greed-
2-The secret of your future is determined by the seeds you sow today-
3-You must admit something exists before you can confront it successfully-
4-You will never reach the palace talking like a peasant-
5-Losers talk of their problems, winners talk of their opportunities-

Strange thoughts-people don't get sick from cold weather, it is from being inside a lot more

I've learned-lying in the green grass in an empty field makes you feel so good-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Sunday July 15, 2007 thought for the day

Returned from a good time with my parents and brother, wife and one son-I did find my parents not as well as the last time I saw them-mother seems to be getting more forgetful and is having a great deal of difficulty getting up out of a chair and seems to be more stressful than before-she however seems to be eating very well--I think dad is also getting more forgetful and because of his right leg problem is shuffling much more-he also seems to be eating very well --I will go back to see them in 6-8 weeks if they don't need me before that-here are my thoughts for today-
1-You cannot correct what you are unwilling to confront-
2-Familiarity often breeds disrespect-
3-Never complain about what you permit-
4-People don't respect and follow anyone they can intimidate, dominate and manipulate-
5-Seed faith is using what you have to create what you want-

Strange thought
When you sneeze, all body functions stop--even your heart

I've learned-after 50 you get the furniture disease-that is when your chest falls unto your drawers!

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Saturday July 14, 2007 thought for the day

I think this will be a great weekend-we are going to go visit my parents this weekend and hoping to find them well-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Tell the truth the first time and you will never have to try to remember what you said-
2-Truth is the most powerful force on earth because it cannot be changed-
3-Joy is determined by what you love-
4-Forgiveness makes a future possible-
5-The first step to success is a willingness to listen-

Strange thought-was it a car or a cat I saw?-(look carefully at this!)

I've learned-even the simplest task can be meaningful if done in the right spirit!

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Friday July 13, 2007 thought for the day

THIS IS FRIDAY THE 13TH-JUST ANOTHER DAY, RIGHT??-here are my thoughts for today-
1-He who masters his time masters his life-
2-Stay away from unnecessary conflict-
3-It is better to get 10 people to do the work than to do the work of 10 people-
4-Only you can choose your priorities-
5-information is the difference between your present and your future-

Strange thought-upper and lower case letters are named that because in the time when all print had to be set in individual letters, the upper case letters were stored in the case on top of the case that stored the smaller lower case letters-

I've learned-nothing of value comes without effort-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Thursday July 12, 2007 thought for the day

HAVE A GREAT DAY-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Your exit will be remembered longer than your entry-
2-Your greatest mistakes will come from your impatience-
3-Patience is what forces deception to reveal itself-
4-Never stay where you are not valued-
5-What you make happen for others God will make happen for you-

Strange thoughts-you burn more calories sleeping than you do watching television-

I've learned-my gas tank is always on empty when I'm late for an important meeting

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Wednesday July 11, 2007 thought for the day

Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Everything big starts little-
2-Whatever God has given you is enough to create whatever he promised you-
3-Feelings do matter in life-
4-Great people simply have great habits-
5-You will never change your life until you change something you do daily-

Strange thoughts-women blink nearly twice as much as men-

I've learned-marrying for money is the hardest way to get it-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Tuesday July 10, 2007 thought for the day

THIS HAS BEEN A VERY BUSY DAY--WE MADE A QUICK TRIP TO CHICAGO AND BACK-here are my thoughts for today-
1-When you want something you never had, you must do something you have never done-
2-Everyone falls--the great ones get back up-
3-Happiness-when you like yourself-
4-Your rewards in life are determined by the problems you solve for someone else-
5-The secret to your future is hidden in your daily routine-

Strange thoughts-Venus is the only plant that rotates clockwise-

I've learned-trust is the single most important factor in both personal and business relationships

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Monday July 9, 2007 thought for the day

ARE YOU ALL SURVIVING THE HEAT-I HOPE SO---here are my thoughts for today-
1-What you hear repeatedly you eventually believe-
2-Those who created yesterdays pain do not control tomorrows potential-
3-Money should not be an end but a means, it does not bring happiness but giving it to help others can-
4-Prosperity-having enough of god's provision to complete his purpose for your life-
5-Silence cannot be misquoted-

Strange thoughts-"typewriter" is the longest word that can be made using the letters only on one row of the keyboard-

I've learned-at least once in his life a man makes a fool of himself over a women-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Sunday July 8, 2007 thought for the day

I HOPE YOU ALL WILL BE CAREFUL TODAY AS THE HEAT IS SUPPOSED TO BE QUITE HOT-here are my thoughts for today-
1-You are the sum total of your experiences-
2-Temptation is not sin, it is the presentation of evil-
3-One moment of sinful pleasure is not worth a lifetime of blindness-
4-Everything you are now doing will effect your today or your tomorrow-
5-Be willing to go through a season of pain for an eternity of gain-

Strange thoughts-there are two English words that have all five vowels in order----abstemious and facetious-

I've learned-a person is only as good as their word-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Saturday July 7, 2007 thought for the day

I HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Everyone has been misjudged sometime-
2-Always be where you are-
3-To be bitter is more damaging than being betrayed-
4-Betrayal is usually the result of jealousy-
5-Injustice is only as powerful as your memory of it-

Strange thoughts
Only 4 English words end in "dous"-tremendous-horrendous-stupendous--hazardous

I've learned-it is hard to argue with someone when they are right!!

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Friday July 6, 2007 thought for the day

I WILL LIFT MINE EYES TO THE HILLS..... MY STRENGTH COMETH FROM GOD-
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Never build you future around your past-
2-Stop looking at where you have been and start looking at where you are going-
3-There has never been a monument built to a critic-
4-There is a right time for everything good-
5-There is no success without a successor-


Strange thoughts
The winter of 1932 was so cold that Niagara Falls froze completely over-

I've learned-if you like garlic salt and Tabasco sauce, you can make anything taste good-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Thursday July 5, 2007 thought for the day

I HOPE YOU ALL HAD A GREAT JULY 4TH-here are my thoughts for today-
1-You will only have significant success with something that is an obsession to you-
2-You are not usually promoted until you become over qualified for your present position-
3-Only fools make permanent decisions without knowledge-
4-Nobody is as they first appear-
5-Always reward those who help you succeed-


Strange thoughts
The sentence: "the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" uses every letter of the alphabet-

I've learned-it doesn't do any good to buy expensive tools if I can never find them-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Wednesday July 4, 2007 thought for the day

Our flag-may she wave forever over the land of the free and the home of the brave!--here are my thoughts for today-
1-The mind will always fight what it does not understand-
2-Integrity cannot be proven, it must be demonstrated-
3-The quality of preparation determines the quality of the performance-
4-Champions do not become champions in the contest, they are merely recognized as champions in the contest-
5-Preparation time is never wasted time-


Strange thoughts
The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue-

I've learned-a strong code of ethics is as reliable as a compass

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Tuesday July 3, 2007 thought for the day

LET FREEDOM RING LET FREEDOM RING LET FREEDOM RING
Here are my thought for today-
1-Rejection is not fatal-it is only one persons opinion-
2-You can only conquer your past by focusing on your future-
3-Your future begins with whatever is in your hands today-
4-You must be willing to go where you have never been if you want to create something you have never had-
5-It is not what people say about you that matters, it is what you believe about yourself-

Strange thoughts
The king of hearts is the only king without a mustache-

I've learned-life challenges us with the fact that everything can be done better-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Monday July 2, 2007 thought for the day

I HOPE YOUR DAY IS FILLED WITH FREEDOM-FROM FEAR, FROM PAIN, FROM WANT, FROM HEAVY BURDENS, FROM BAD HABITS, FROM LONLINESS,FROM SIN............
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Give another what he cannot find elsewhere and he will keep returning-
2-Your integrity will always be remembered longer than a product or service you sell-
3-You will never possess what you are unwilling to pursue-
4-You can only give away what you possess-
5-Sometimes you have to do something you don't like to create something you love-

Strange thought
The name Wendy was made up for the book Peter Pan-there never was a recorded Wendy before that-
I'VE LEARNED-whenever you take a fishing trip the guy at the bait shop always says "you should have been here yesterday!!"
I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Sunday July 1, 2007 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY
1-Winning starts inside you not around you-
2-Those who are unwilling to lose, rarely do-
3-Successful people are simply problem solvers-
4-Information breeds confidence-
5-Liars are eventually exposed-

Strange thoughts
The liquid inside young coconuts can be used as a substitute for blood plasma-

I've learned-it doesn't cost you anything to be nice-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Friday June 29, 2007 thought for the day

Here are my thoughts for today-
1-When you live beyond your means, your upkeep will be your downfall-
2-Being successful is being happy-
3-God did not create a world he wouldn't be needed in-
4-A productive life is never an accident-
5-Never speak words that make Satan think he is winning-

Strange thoughts
The human heart creates enough pressure when it pumps out to the body to squirt blood 30 feet-

I've learned-you should never be too busy to say "please" and "thank you"

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Thursday June 28, 2007 thought for the day

Here are my thoughts for today-
1- No decision for Jesus is a decision to reject him-
2-The unbeliever sees a hopeless end to his life while the Christian sees an endless hope-
3-You do not have to do something wonderful to be saved, just accept the wonderful thing that Jesus did for you-
4-The American dream became America's God with wealth and abundance the symbols of America's devotion
5-Great amounts of wealth and prosperity will not solve all of our social problems-

Strange thoughts
The glue on Israeli postage stamps is certified kosher-

I've learned-the more creative you are, the more things you notice-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Wednesday June 27, 2007 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY-
1-We become like what we worship
2-Heaven--don't miss it for the world-
3-You must learn how/ when to say nothing-
4-A starving man will not heed the word of God unless he can see Jesus in your life-
5-To be in hell is to be out of the presence of God-


Strange thought
The first product to have a bar code was Wrigley's gum

I've learned-you shouldn't compare yourself to the best other can do, but to the best you can do-

Tuesday June 26, 2007 thought for the day

His name shall be called, Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Prince of Peace..........
My heart goes out to some friends who have suffered some very tragic news!-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Don't try to uncover what Jesus blood covered-
2-You cannot praise God and remain depressed-
3-Reconciliation is a gift offered to those who will accept it-
4-The term goodbye means "God be with you"-
5-Most know how to say nothing, but few know when-


Strange thoughts
The first owner of the Marlboro company died of lung cancer--so did the first Marlboro man-

I've learned-almost no quality product sells for a cheap price-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Monday June 25, 2007 thought for the day

Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Doubt is an uncertainty about God's promises and a lack of confidence in the God of those promises-
2-Doubt is trusting our reasoning more than the reality of God's word-
3-God is sovereign and does as he will to do-
4-None of us get what we deserve-
5-Be grateful for what God has done in your life not resentful about what he has not done-


Strange thought
The dot over the letter "i" is called a tittle-

I've learned-when you get your room the way you like it, mom makes you clean it up-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Sunday June 24, 2007 thought for the day

WE RECEIVED A MILLION DOLLAR RAIN YESTERDAY-THREE TO FOUR INCHES-THAT SHOULD MAKE ALL THE FARMERS HAPPY AS WELL AS THOSE WHO LIKE TO HAVE NICE GREEN LAWNS-here are my thoughts for today-
1-God always blesses his children's sacrifice-
2-Our struggles often give us increased sensitivity to God's love and the needs of others-
3-We should be worshiping and waiting instead of worrying-
4-We need to learn to replace fear with faith-
5-The enemy of faith is doubt-

Strange thoughts
Your left hand does 56%of your typing-

I've learned-getting fired can be the best thing that can happen to you

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Saturday June 23, 2007 thought for the day

ARE YOU GLAD IT IS THE WEEKEND?-HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!-here are my thoughts for today-
1-If birds sang only once a year, we would be spellbound, but since they sing every day we pay no attention to them-
2-Disappointments are God"s appointments-
3-It is impossible to be thankful and complaining at the same time-
4-God never leads two steps at a time-
5-God never wastes suffering in the lives of his children-

Strange thoughts
"lollipop" is the longest word typed only with the right hand

I've learned--the great challenge of life is to decide what's important and to disregard everything else
I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Friday June 22, 2007 thought for the day

WE ARE GETTING A MUCH NEEDED RAIN THIS MORNING-WHATEVER WE GET WILL BE APPRECIATED-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Denying the existence of God doesn't make God go away-
2-Humanism says that man believes he can become his own God-
3-If you want to move a mountain then first move a little hill-
4-If you are right but rude you are wrong-
5-We tend to be thankful in reverse proportion to the amount of blessings we have received-

Strange thoughts
"Stewardesses" is the longest word typed only with the left hand-

I've learned-couples without children always know just how you should raise yours

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Thursday June 21, 2007 thought for the day

AREN'T YOU GLAD TO KNOW THAT THIS IS THE FIRST DAY OF SUMMER--I KNOW, IT HAS BEEN HOT FOR A LONG TIME ALREADY BUT NOW IT IS OFFICIAL-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Sin is a perversion of good, a cheaper form of something much better-
2-Sin is self centered ness causing us to deify self and want our own way-
3-The importance of life is not in who we are but in what we do with all we have been given-
4-The world that rejects Jesus will readily accept the anti Christ-
5-As our body craves oxygen so our spirit craves God-

Strange thought
Polar bears are left handed-

I've learned-if you spread the peas out on your plate it looks like you ate more of them-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Wednesday June 20, 2007 thought for the day

HOW IS YOUR WEEK GOING-FULL OF SUNSHINE AND PRETTY FLOWERS, I HOPE!-here are my thoughts for today-
1-If you are into worry, you are not into God-
2-Jesus never complained about being stressed out-
3-Stress is worry on steroids-
4-Everything that has a beginning has an ending-
5-You cannot have a peaceful world without peace in the hearts of people-

Strange thoughts
Pearls melt in vinegar

I've learned-no one has a clue about what the stock market is going to do-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Tuesday June 19, 2007 thought for the day

We did get some much needed rain last night-that is something to be thankful for-here are my thoughts for today-
1-The Bible has the remedy for our sinfulness-
2-Christians are not perfect, just forgiven-
3-We should never use our freedom as a cover up of sin-
4-God will take away your emotional pain if you choose to let it go-
5-Christians should be the most enthusiastic of all people-


Strange thoughts
Peanuts are an ingredient of dynamite-

I've learned-you can get by on charm for about 15 minutes, after that you'd better know something

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Monday June 18, 2007 thought for the day

It is very dry around here and we sure do need some rain-a good two inch rain would do wonders-here are my thoughts for today-
1-In life you have to learn which bridges to cross and which to burn-
2-A real friend walks in when the rest of the world walks out-
3-Jesus did not teach that a life of faith would be easy but that the reward for endurance would be wonderful-
4-Salvation is free but not cheep-
5-Sadly, many people are Christians in their mouths but not in their hearts-

Strange thoughts
Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing-

I've learned-home made cookies should be eaten while still warm-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Sunday June 17, 2007 thought for the day

A VERY HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO ALL YOU FATHERS ON MY MAILING LIST-here are my thoughts for today-
1- What is right isn't always popular, what is popular isn't always right-
2-If you want the rainbow, you have to put up with the rain-
3-Your past does not have to be your future-
4-The reward for a thing well done is to have done it-
5-Think big thoughts but enjoy small pleasures-


Strange thoughts
Oak trees don't produce acorns until they are at least 50 years old

I learned-every great achievement was one thought impossible

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Saturday June 16, 2007 thought for the day

A GREAT GETTIN UP MORNING, FARE YE WELL!!!-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Motivation gets you started, motivation keeps you going-
2-Choice not chance determines your destiny-
3-The best way to predict the future is to create it-
4-Silent and listen are spelled with the same letters-
5-If you think education is expensive, try ignorance-

Strange thoughts-
No English word rhymes with--month, orange, silver, purple-

I've learned-that a patrol car behind me always makes me nervous!!

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Friday June 15, 2007 thought for the day

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT, IT IS FRIDAY ALREADY-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Shoot for the moon for even if you miss you'll end up in the stars-
2-You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do-
3-Whatever you are, be a good one-
4-Life without liberty is like a body without spirit-
5-Generosity is the flower of justice-

Strange thought
No piece of paper can be folded in half more than 7 times!

I've learned-if someone says something unkind about me , I must live so that no one will believe it-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Thursday June 14, 2007 thought for the day

CHOOSE YOU THIS DAY WHO YOU WILL SERVE, BUT AS FOR ME AND MY HOUSE WE WILL SERVE THE LORD-!!here are my thoughts for today-
1-Even beautiful flowers grow through dirt-
2-Motivation always beats mere talent-
3-No fears can be overcome until you face them-
4-Postage stamps stick to one thing until the job is done-
5-Character is made in the small events of life-

Strange thoughts
Most lipstick contains fish scales--yuk! Yuk!

I've learned-most of the things I worry about never happens-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Wednesday June 13, 2007 thought for the day

GOD'S BLESSINGS ON ALL OF YOU TODAY-here are my thoughts for today-
1-There is none so blind as he who would not see-
2-Making excuses doesn't change the truth-
3-Character is doing the right thing when no on is watching-
4-Experience is the name you give to your mistakes-
5-You may be disappointed is you fail but you have already failed if you don't try-


Strange thoughts
Paper money isn't made out of paper, it is made out of cotton-

I've learned-when you remodel, everything costs twice as much and takes twice as long as you think it will-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Tuesday June 12, 2007 thought for the day

HELLO!--HELLO!--I'M BACK! --I missed being here this past week while on vacation to Virginia-it and also West Virginia are beautiful states to drive through-it was really nice to be there but as you all know there is no place quite like home-so, are you ready--here are my thoughts of today-
1-a blindness to the sacred is the cause of all evil-
2-The source of the problem of evil is the resistance to God's holiness-
3-Justice is the handmaiden of truth, so when truth dies so does justice-
4-Anytime scripture is quoted for the purpose of advancing ones selfish aims, light is turned into darkness-
5-The word of a person is only as good as they are-

Strange thoughts
Ketchup was sold in the 1830's as medicine-

I've learned that life is like a scooter car, not much happens unless you do some peddling-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Tuesday June 5, 2007 thought for the day

Hello to everyone-we'll be leaving very early tomorrow for a weeks vacation so this will be the last "t f t d" until we return-going to Virginia to see our oldest grandson graduate from high school-here are my thoughts for today-
1-The opposite of absolute evil is not absolute goodness but absolute holiness-
2-There is no right way to live life without a script-fortunately there is one-God"s word-
3-Goodness is a choice not an effect-
4-There are lines that commitment will not cross because when they are crossed it ceases to be love-
5-Meaninglessness does not come from being weary of pain but from being weary of pleasure-

Strange thoughts
It is possible to lead a cow upstairs, but not downstairs-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Monday June 4, 2007 thought for the day

A BLESSED GOOD MORNING TO ALL OF YOU- here are my thoughts for today-
1-Having the freedom to love when you may choose not to love is to give love legitimate meaning-
2-Denying freedom to make choices and chose only good is not asking for love but compulsion-
3-You cannot gain the highest ethics without the freedom to choose it-
4-To deny evil is real does not diminish wickedness-
5-Holiness is not merely goodness-


Strange thoughts
If you have 3 quarters, 4 dimes and 4 pennies you have $1.19-this is the largest amount of money in coins without being able to make change for a dollar-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Sunday June 3, 2007 thought for the day

ISN'T THIS A GREAT DAY -here are my thoughts for today-
1-Objective moral values exist only if God exists-
2-God cannot do what is mutually exclusive and logically impossible-
3-God cannot do anything that contradicts his character-
4-Love that is programmed or compelled is not love-
5-Compelled love is a precursor to loneliness-

Strange thoughts
February 1865 is the only month in recorded history not to have a full moon

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Saturday June 2, 2007 thought for the day

THANKS TO THOSE WHO SENT BIRTHDAY GREETINGS-here are my thoughts for today-
1-A slow miracle is no easier to perform than an instant one-
2-Dependence without commitment will always look for ways to break the strangle hold-
3-A fulfilled life is one that has the will of God as its focus not just satisfying your own wants or desires-
4-If evil exists then good must also exist in order to know the difference-
5-If good exists then a moral law must exist to measure good and evil-

Strange thoughts
Elephants are the only animals that cannot jump

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Friday June 1, 2007 thought for the day

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT IS JUNE ALREADY?-THIS YEAR IS FLYING BY-IF ANY OF YOU SEE MY WIFE PAT THIS WEEKEND BE SURE AND WISH HER A HAPPY BIRTHDAY (CAN'T TELL YOU WHICH ONE BUT IT IS THE ONE THAT FOLLOWS 65)-
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Wisdom reveals itself by what it produces-
2-Christianity is not a lead into the dark, it is a well placed trust in the light-Jesus-
3-To give truth to someone who does not want it is like feeding pearls to pigs-
4-Abortion in the womb in the name of personal choice is still death-
5-The miracle of walking on water is a pretty small thing for Jesus who created the molecules of water in the first place-

Strange thoughts
"Dreamt" is the only English word that ends in "MT"

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Thursday May 31, 2007 thought for the day

HOPE YOU ALL RECEIVED A LITTLE RAIN RECENTLY-WE RECEIVED A GOOD ONE YESTERDAY AND EVERYTHING IS LOOKING REALLY GOOD-CROPS, FLOWERS, LAWNS, ETC-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Biblical faith is substantive, based on the knowledge that the one in whom that faith is placed has proven he is worthy of that trust-
2-Faith for the Christian is the response of trust based on who Jesus said he was-
3-Faith needs both a substance and an object-
4-The tendency of the human heart is so rebellious that every generation finds ways to challenge God and what he proclaims-
5-Faith is not the absence of reason-

Strange thoughts
Chewing gum while peeling onions will keep you from crying

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Wednesday May 30, 2007 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY--
1-Our intellect is not to be an end in itself but only as a means to the mind of God-
2-All walls are not barriers-
3-Wealth must be processed through a philosophy of life that is greater than wealth itself-
4-The human capacity to believe the bizarre in the face of extreme need is limitless-
5-Religion is often the greatest roadblock to true spirituality-

Strange thoughts
Almonds are a member of the peach family-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Tuesday May 29, 2007 thought for the day

THIS IS THE DAY THAT THE LORD HAS MADE, LET US REJOICE AND BE GLAD!!!-here are my thoughts for today-
1-All religious beliefs are not equally true-
2-All religious beliefs do not point to God-
3-God is more than a place, experience or feeling-
4-Every weakness in a capable person is generally a strength abused-
5-Youth's dreams should never be corrected by ridicule-

Strange thoughts
Babies are born without kneecaps, they don't appear until the child reaches2-6 years of age-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Monday May 28, 2007 thought for the day

I'm hoping you all have a great time together with family or friends remembering the blessings of freedom we all enjoy-it is a day to give thanks to God for the great country we have-as a nation and a country we have been blessed -sadly there are those who want to take that away from us and so there are those brave young people who are willing to defend their country and are doing it so bravely even yet today-pray for them!!!-
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Everyone worships and serves something-
2-God's part we cannot do, our part he will not do-
3-Wrong is wrong even if everyone is wrong-
4-Purpose is to life what the skeleton is to the body-
5-Truth must not be sacrificed on the altar of tolerance-

Strange thought
Celery and apples take more calories to eat then they have in them to begin with-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Sunday May 27, 2007 thought for the day

WE RECEIVED A LITTLE MUCH NEEDED RAIN-NOT AS MUCH AS WE WOULD HAVE LIKED TO GET BUT IT WAS APPRECIATED-here are my thoughts of today-
1-If God is your copilot you need to change seats with him-
2-People see what we do, god sees why we do it-
3-Males and females are wonderfully different but unquestionably equal-
4-The most important question you'll ever have to answer is-Who do you say that Jesus is?-
5-You are a Christian only to the extent you are a follower of Jesus as savior and lord-

Strange thoughts
Apples (not caffeine) are more efficient at waking you up in the morning

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Saturday May 26, 2007 thought for the day

HERE WE ARE IN THE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND-I HOPE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO ENJOY BEING WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS-DON'T FORGET TO GIVE THANKS FOR ALL THE SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVED THIS COUNTRY AND MANY WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR IT-LET US PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE STILL SERVING AROUND THE WORLD IN OUR BEHALF-CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT MANY ARE WILLING TO DIE FOR US AND OUR FREEDOM???-
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-For every achievement there is a price to be paid for it-
2-For every success there is a sacrifice to be paid-
3-The only anchor that will hold you firm in life's worst storms is God's written word-
4-Refuse to let your situation determine your attitude-
5-Criticism usually comes when we least need it-

Strange thoughts
A "jiffy" is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Friday May 25, 2007 thought for the day

THIS IS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND-LET US NOT FORGET THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN PROTECTING THIS COUNTRY-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Greed is a vicious master and is not only related to money-
2-Encouragement is like a cool drink of water on a hot sunny day-
3-Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react-
4-If your heart is cold, even a hot sunny day cannot warm it-
5-Adversity can be a great faith strengthener-

Strange thoughts
A ducks quack doesn't echo, and no one knows why!

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Thursday May 24, 2007 thought for the day

HOW IS EVERYONE THIS MORNING??-HOPE YOU ARE ALL DOING WELL-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Cults are successful because they find starved sheep-
2-Preaching that doesn't exalt Jesus is empty preaching-
3-The most important quality for a leader is unquestioned integrity-
4-Great leaders inspire people not please them-
5-Wanting to be liked by everybody is a sign of insecurity-

Strange thought
Life is like a roll of toilet paper,the closer it gets to the end the faster it goes-

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving

Wednesday May 23, 2007 thought for the day

A GOOD MORNING TO ALL OF YOU-here are my thoughts for today
1-Appropriate compromises alleviate a lot of needless pain-
2-Difficulty and hardship are not necessarily indicators of being out of God's will-
3- Not all separations lead to bad endings-
4-When you are obedient to gods will you are responsive to doors that open and at peace with doors that close-
5-Sermonettes create christianettes-

Strange thoughts
Why do we swear on a bible in court when the 10 commandments cannot be displayed on the wall??

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Tuesday May 22, 2007 thought for the day

IT IS A BEAUTIFUL MORNING HERE-HOPE YOU ARE ENJOYING YOURS-here are my thoughts for today-
1-The more intense the disagreement the deeper the wounds-
2-A Christian is not immune to hurt-
3-God multiplies by dividing-
4-When in a disagreement try to see the other point of view-
5-God gave you two ears and one mouth so you could listen twice as much as you talk-

Strange thoughts
America has twice as many shopping centers as it does high schools

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Monday May 21, 2007 thought for the day

AREN'T WE BLESSED TO HAVE ANOTHER DAY TO LOVE GOD AND EACH OTHER-
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-From the law you learn about sin and the standard of holiness, from Jesus you learn about grace, forgiveness and freedom from sin-
2-When you are praised and applauded ignore it, when you are rejected and criticized don't quit-
3-God can use people who disagree with me-
4-Disagreement-a conflict that involves an issue seen from opposing points of view-
5-Every argument has its weaknesses as well as its strengths

Strange thoughts
Why is it our children cannot read a bible in school but they can in prison??

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Sunday May 20, 2007 thought for the day

THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HAS MADE, LET US REJOICE AND BE GLAD!!-
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-The lost don't understand the gospel, the saved rarely understand grace-
2-Making Christians holy is the holy spirits work-
3-Success-turning obstacles into opportunities-
4-Obstacles are the frightening things you see when you take your eyes off your goal-
5-One thing you can't take from someone is their ability to choose their own attitude in any set of circumstances-

Strange thoughts
If you ignore your teeth, they will go away!!

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving!!-jasper

Saturday may 12, 2007 thought for the day

ISN'T THIS A GREAT DAY??-here are my thoughts for today-
1-God sends people of his choosing to places of his choosing-
2- the Christian life is a team effort-
3-Living a life of obedience to God is impossible if you are unwilling to change-
4-Most change is good but it rarely is easy or pleasant-
5-Nothing good ever comes from a ministry devoted to pleasing people-

Strange thoughts
I started out with nothing and still have most of it left!!

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Friday May 18, 2007 thought for the day

FOR THE MIDDLE OF MAY IT SURE WAS COLD THIS MORNING, ABOUT 40*-here are my thoughts for today
1-Even though God chooses to use us, our imperfections don't go away-
2-Don't put people on pedestals-they will disappoint you-
3-Fame and fortune have shallow roots-
4-Going where God sends you will test your faith-
5-Life is not a problem to be solved but an adventure to be lived-

Strange thoughts
Why doesn't peanut butter have butter in it?

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Thursday May 17, 2007 thought for the day

Here are my thoughts for today-
1-It is impossible to please God without total faith in Jesus-
2-You can worry yourself sick but you can't worry yourself into a healthy life-
3-Ministry-where divine resources meet human needs through loving channels to the glory of God-
4-Whoever God chooses he uses-
5-The people God chooses are never perfect-

Strange thoughts
Did early settlers go on camping trips??

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Wednesday May 16, 2007 thought for the day

BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD,HE IS WORTHY TO BE PRAISED AND ADORED!!!-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Contentment is a choice of the will-
2-Happiness is a by product of contentment-
3-God's family is filled with second fiddle players-
4-Two people working together can accomplish more than twice as much as one-
5-What we believe makes us who we are-

Strange thoughts
Did Adam and eve have a navel??

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Tuesday May 15, 2007 thought for the day

IT IS GOOD TO BE BACK ON LINE-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Achievement does not make us strong, it makes us proud, self sufficient and independent-
2-Life is not about being comfortable, happy, successful and pain free--it is about becoming the person God wants us to be-
3-We exist to bring glory to God-
4-To be content does not require comfort-
5-God's best deliveries often come through the back door-

Strange thoughts
Can you get addicted to counseling?-If so, how is it treated??

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving!!-jasper

Friday May 11, 2007 thought for the day

ARE YOU GLAD THE WEEKEND IS HERE??-here are my thoughts for today-
1-God knows what is best for us because of what He is doing in us-
2-Specific pain helps you comfort others specifically-
3-Pride does not live in the heart of the broken hearted-
4-Our happiness is not God's primary will for us-
5-God's grace is more sufficient than your own strength-

Strange thoughts
Can you be a closet claustrophobic?

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving!!-jasper

Thursday May 10, 2007 thought for the day

MAY YOU HAVE A RAINBOW BEAUTIFUL DAY-here are my thoughts for today-
1-No one cares who is pulling the cart until the horse is dead-
2-Father-a man who carries his children's pictures where his money used to be-
3-Don't count your years, make your years count-
4-Being a good example lasts more than a lifetime-
5-There are times when pain is a part of god's plan for us to prepare us as useful servants-

Strange thoughts
Can I get arrested for running into a firehouse and yelling "Movie! Movie!"?

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Wednesday May 9, 2007 thought for the day

PRAISE THE LORD OH MY SOUL AND ALL THAT IS WITHIN ME PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME-
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Being an adult and grown up are not the same-
2-Endings's are also beginnings that we often don't recognize-
3-The key to successful aging is not to pay attention to it-
4-If you bite off more than you can chew, stop chewing-
5-The sign of a genuine faith is a faith that needs no sign-

Strange thoughts
Can atheists get insurance for "acts of God"

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

Tuesday May 8, 2007 thought for the day

LET THE WORDS OF MY MOUTH AND THE MEDITATIONS OF MY HEART BE ACCEPTABLE IN THY SIGHT OH LORD OUR STRENGTH AND REDEEMER-here are my thoughts for today-
1-No one becoming a Christian has instantaneous spiritual maturity-
2-To be used by God, all you need is to be available and obedient-
3-Ordinary people are used in extraordinary ways by an extraordinary God-
4-God is bigger than your past, your problems, your excuses and your obstacles-
5-Sometimes, church people are not necessarily Gods voice to you-

Strange thoughts
What do you use to dilute water???

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Monday May 7, 2007 thought for the day

IT IS MONDAY MORNING ALREADY-WHAT A WONDERFUL WEEKEND WE HAD CELEBRATING MY PARENTS 68TH ANNIVERSARY-VERY BUSY YET VERY TIRING YET SOOOO BLESSED-here are my thoughts for today-
1-It is never too late to start doing what is right-
2-Don't get stuck on where you were-
3-Don't waste your time focusing on what you used to be-
4-Don't confuse conversion with maturity-
5-The conversion of a soul take place in a moment, becoming a saint takes a lifetime-

Strange thoughts
Is the fear of flying groundless??

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Sunday May 6, 2007 thought for the day

GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST, PEACE ON EARTH, GOOD WILL TO MEN-
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-The steel of greatness is forged in the pits of life-
2-Everyone has a dark side somewhere in their past-
3-Regardless of what you have done, you are not beyond hope-
4-There is no sin in your life beyond the grace of God-
5-Anyone can find a new beginning with God-

Strange thought
Do mimes watch silent movies??

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Saturday May 5, 2007 thought for the day

EVERYONE IS HERE FOR MY PARENTS 68TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND EVERYONE IS HAVING A GREAT TIME-THE WEEKEND WILL CONSIST OF TALKING AND EATING-here are my thought for today-
1-Don't have answers to questions nobody asks-
2-Insecurity surfaces as competition rises-
3-Don't be foolish enough to try to play games with god-
4-Being famous and being popular are not the same-
5-God is not pleased with any kind of occult involvement-

Strange thoughts
Why doesn't a chicken egg taste like chicken??

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Friday May 4, 2007 thought for the day

A GOOD MORNING TO ALL OF YOU-THIS IS THE BEGINNING OF A VERY BUSY WEEKEND FOR US-MOST ALL OF OUR FAMILY IS GATHERING HERE TO CELEBRATE MY PARENTS 68TH ANNIVERSARY-I AM LEAVING THIS MORNING TO GO TO THEIR HOME IN FREEPORT, ILLINOIS AND DRIVE THEM BACK-MY BROTHER AND FAMILY ARE FLYING TO SAINT LOUIS AND SHOULD GET HERE THIS AFTERNOON-ALL BUT ONE OF OUR CHILDREN WILL BE HERE EXCEPT FOR THE DAUGHTER AND FAMILY WHO LIVE IN VIRGINIA-WHAT A BLESSING THIS TIME WILL BE AND WE THANK GOD AGAIN THAT WE CAN GET TOGETHER ONE MORE TIME-
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-If you want god to fill in all the details of your life before you make a decision, you will never take the first step in obeying his will for you-
2-Faith says-I don't understand everything Lord but I trust you completely-
3-Faith-trusting God without first knowing all the details-
4-The desire for instant satisfaction is basically a spiritual problem-
5-Those who God used greatly were often prepared for those times during periods of solitude, quietness or obscurity-

Strange thoughts
Shooting stars are not stars, they are meteors

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Thursday May 3, 2007 thought for the day

TO GOD BE THE GLORY, GREAT THINGS HE HAS DONE-SO LOVED HE THE WORLD THAT HE GAVE US HIS SON-WHO YIELDED HIS LIFE AN ATTONEMENT FOR SIN--here are my thoughts for today-
1-Don't become a dropout in God's school of waiting, be patient and trusting-
2-Reluctance to obey God's will is a natural human response-
3-Pain and suffering is God's classroom where his children learn humility, compassion, character and patience-
4-Suffering changes everyone-
5-Obedience to God is often ignoring our fears and stepping out in faith to God's instructions-

Strange thoughts
Buttermilk doesn't contain butter

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Wednesday May 2, 2007 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TOAY-
1-God's plan for our waiting is designed to sharpen skills, break wills, shape character, teach obedience, develop patience, strengthen faith and deepen our dependence on him-
2-You have to wait for sunset to know if you had a good day-
3-Revival-a renewing of spiritual life to those who are spiritually dead or spiritually cold-
4-Even when it seems nothing is happening, something is happening-
5-It is hard to learn patience in a hurry up society-

STRANGE THOUGHT
The Douglas fir isn't a fir, it is a pine tree

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Tuesday May 1, 2007 thought for the day

MAY DAY MAY DAY MAY DAY I HOPE Y0U ALL HAVE A GREAT MAY DAY-here are my thoughts for today-
1-If you want to be happy, practice compassion-
2-If you want others to believe in you, you must first believe in yourself-
3-True friends are those who know all about you but love you anyway-
4-There are two ways to spread light-be the candle or the mirror that reflects it-
5-Only the mediocre are always at their best-

Strange thoughts
Even though people think otherwise, a newborn baby cannot shed tears

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper