Thursday November 29, 2007 thought for the day

I KNOW THIS IS A SPRING FLOWER BUT I HOPE IT WILL BRING A BRIGHT CHEERFUL DAY TO YOU-here are my thoughts for today-
1-To be happy you must learn to be content with who God made you to be-
2-God made you to be you, not to be like someone else-
3-Be an original, not a copycat-
4-You never have permission to live an ungodly life-
5-It is okay to be you-

I believe-true friendship continues to grow, even over long distances--the same goes for love-

I've learned-in the stock market bulls make money, bears make money but hogs get slaughtered-

Today's Scripture
And become useful and helpful and kind to one another, tenderhearted, (compassionate, understanding, loving-hearted), forgiving one another (readily and freely) as God in Christ forgave you” (Ephesians 4:32 AMP).

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

Wednesday November 28, 2007 thought for the day

Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Faith operates in the unseen world-
2-In the spiritual world-only as you believe it will you see it-
3-It is as important to learn how to receive as it is to learn a willingness to give-
4-You may live in poverty but you don't have to let poverty live in you-
5-Even smart people have stupid moments-

I believe-no matter how good a friend is, they are going to hurt you every once in awhile and you must forgive them for that-

I've learned-successful living is like playing the violin-it must be practiced daily-

Today's Scripture
“Great Peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble” (Psalm 119:165 NIV).

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

Tuesday November 27. 2007 thought for the day

UNBELIEVABLE PICTURE!!!!-here are my thoughts for today-
1-If you want to change your life, you must change your focus-
2-You become what you believe-
3-God blesses you so you can be a blessing to others-
4-You must have hope to have faith-
5-You can't unscramble eggs but God can take the scrambled eggs of your life and make an
amazing omelet of it-

I believe-we don't have to change friends of we understand that friends change!

I've learned-how you do your work is a portrait of yourself-

Today's Scripture
“Therefore I tell you, her sins, many [as they are], are forgiven her—because she has loved much.
But he who is forgiven little loves little” (Luke 7:47 AMP).

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

Sunday November 25, 2007 thought for the day

HERE IS ANOTHER AWESOME PICTURE OF THE SPACE CRAFT "ENDEAVOR"-
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-You speak, think, behave as the person you think you are-
2-Your mind creates the image of yourself that you tell it to-
3-You live according to who you think you are-
4-Don't dwell on your weakness, focus on God-
5-Your sense of value is not determined on how well you do, how much money you have or how popular you are-

Strange thought-there are 3 ways to get something done,do it yourself, hire someone to do it for you,
or forbid your children to do it-

I've learned-to love and be loved is the greatest joy in life-

Today's Scripture
“Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered” (Psalm 32:1, NIV).
i wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Friday November 23, 2007 thought for the day

Well, I hope all of you had enough to eat yesterday and survived another thanksgiving-don't we as Americans and Christians have so much to be thankful for and yet we so often take everything for granted-hasn't God been so good to all of us!!!!!-here are my \thoughts for today-
1-Maintaining the status quo stifles opportunity-
2-You can't soar with eagles if you're scratching around with the chickens-
3-Decisions made today may effect generations to come-
4-If you think you can, if you think you can't, either way you are right-
5-"If God is for you, who can be against you?"

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-when I wave to people in the country they always wave back!

Today's Scripture
“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness” (Colossians 2:6-7 NIV).

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

Saturday November 24, 2007 thought for the day

THIS LOOKS LIKE MY HOUSE, MOST OF THE LEAVES ARE ON THE GROUND WAITING TO BE RAKED-here are my thoughts for today-
1-You don't have to to let your past determine your future-
2-You can't have a victim mentality and life in victory-
3-Failure begets failure and success begets success-
4-Don't take God's blessings for granted-
5-You will never rise above the image you have for yourself-

Strange thought-Adolescence-the age at which children stop asking questions because they know it all-

I've learned-vegetables never taste as good as when just from your garden-

Today's Scripture
“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe” (Hebrews 12:28).

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

Thursday November 22, 2007 thought for the day

A VERY BLESSED THANKSGIVING DAY TO ALL OF YOU-I HOPE YOU WILL HAVE A DAY SHARED WITH FAMILY AND/ OR FRIENDS-AS YOU COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS DON'T FORGET TO GIVE THANKS TO GOD FOR HIS GOODNESS-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Your life will follow your expectations-
2-You have to change your thinking before you can change your life-
3-It is important to program your mind for success-
4-Look at what you have left, not what you have lost-
5-Behavior follows thoughts-

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

I've learned-there are no unimportant acts of kindness-

Today's Scripture
“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness” (Colossians 2:6-7 NIV).

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

Wednesday November 21, 2007 thought for the day

Here are my thoughts for today-
1-As long as you can't imagine it, it will never happen-
2-If you don't think you deserve something good, you never will-
3-You have to conceive it and believe it before you can achieve it-
4-If you don't think you need forgiveness, you put no value on God's grace-
5-Following Jesus can mean rejection from those closest to you-

Strange thought-life's golden age is when the kids are too old for a baby sitter and too young to borrow the family car-

I've learned-if your life is free of failures, you're probably not taking enough risks-

Today's Scripture
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds” (Psalm 147:3).

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

Tuesday November 20. 2007 thought for the day

ANOTHER FASCINATING SPACE SHOT-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Often we ourselves are the greatest hindrance to God's blessings in our life-
2-Nothing under God's control is ever out of control-
3-There is a moment of surrendering to God and a lifetime practice of surrendering-
4-A surrendered life to God will be a life of testing that surrender-
5-Someday or tomorrow never comes , it is always today-

Strange thought-grandparents are like a piece of string, handy to have around and easily wrapped around the fingers of grandchildren-

I've learned-you can make someone's day by simply sending them a card-

Romans 3:3, “What if they don’t believe? Will their lack of faith make the faith of God of no effect?”

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

Monday November 19, 2007 thought for the day

A HAPPY THANKSGIVING WEEK TO ALL OF YOU-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Surrendering to God brings personal peace, freedom, and God's power and presence-
2-Spiritual victory comes from personal surrender to God-
3-Surrendered people are the ones God can use-
4-If you fail to worship God, you will find other things to give your life to-
5-Surrendering your life to God is not a foolish emotional choice but a rational intelligent sensible thing to do-

Strange thought-the joy of motherhood is what a woman experiences when all the children are finally in bed!!!


I've learned-if you allow someone to make you angry, you have let then conquer you-

Today's Scripture
“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters,
he restores my soul…” (Psalm 23:1-3).

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

Sunday November 18, 2007 thought for the day

ANOTHER AWESOME SPACE SHOT-HOW BRAVE THEY MUST BE !!!-here are my thoughts for today-
1-When we try to be like God, we end up most like Satan-
2-You can't call Jesus Lord and refuse to obey him-
3-Surrendering to God is not passive resignation, fatalism, laziness, being irrational, giving up your personality-
4-Surrendered people obey god's word even if it doesn't make sense-
5-Jesus is the supreme example of self surrender-

Strange thought-God gave us 2 ears and 1 mouth so we could listen twice as much as we talk-

I've learned-you should never sign a contract with blank spaces!!!!



Today's Scripture
“…Love keeps no record of wrong done to it” (I Corinthians 13:5).

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

Saturday November 17, 2007 thought for the day

THIS PICTURE IS A LITTLE OUT OF SEASON BUT NEVER THE LESS IT IS A PRETTY ONE-here are my thoughts for today-
1-When you live in light of eternity, your focus changes-
2-The more you realize God loves you, the easier it is to surrender to him-
3-You won't surrender to God unless you trust him, but you can't trust him until you really know him-
4-Jesus death says-I love you so much I'd die than to live without you-
5-Surrendering to God brings you freedom, not bondage-

Strange thought-the smartest advice on raising children is to enjoy them while they are on your side!!

I've learned-the simple things are often the most satisfying-

Today's Scripture
“The purposes of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.” (Proverbs 20:5 NIV).

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

Friday November 16, 2007 thought for the day

CAN YOU IMAGINE JUST FLOATING THERE IN SPACE??-here are my thoughts for today-
1-You will never understand some of God's instructions until you first obey them-
2-Partial obedience is disobedience-
3-We please God by what we do, not what we believe about Him-
4-Every human activity, except sin, can be done for God's pleasure if it is done with an attitude of praise-
5-You don't please God by trying to be someone else-

Strange thought-raising a teenager is like nailing jello to a tree-

I've learned-encouragement from a good teacher can turn a student's life around-


Today's Scripture
“Bring all the tithes (the whole tenth of your income) into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and prove Me now by it, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it” (Malachi 3:10 AMP).

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

Thursday November 15, 2007 thought for the day

HERE IS ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL SPACE PICTURE-here are my thoughts for today-
1-God wants us to trust him even when it doesn't make sense-
2-Trusting God means believing that he knows what is best for you-
3-Obedience to God is the ultimate form of worship-
4-Trusting and obeying go hand in hand-you can't do one without the other-
5-Delayed obedience is disobedience-

Strange thought-never miss a good chance to shut up!

I've learned-when bad times come, you can let them make you bitter or use them to make you better-

Today's Scripture
“And whatever you ask for in prayer, having faith and believing, you will receive” (Matthew 21:22 AMP).

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

Wednesday November 14, 2007 thought for the day

HERE IS ANOTHER SPACE SHOT-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Worshiping God is a life style-
2-The secret to a lifestyle of worship-doing everything as if you were doing it with Jesus there with you-
3-Real worship is falling in love with Jesus-
4-Learning to love God and be loved by him should be the greatest desire of your life-
5-If you want God's blessing on your life-love him, trust him, obey him, thank him and praise him-

Strange thought-You aren't learning much when your mouth is moving-

I've learned-when mommy and daddy argue with each other, it scares the children-

Today's Scripture
“…God’s kindness leads you toward repentance.” (Romans 2:4)

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

ISN'T THIS AN AWESOME PICTURE-I HAVE SEVERAL OF THESE I'LL BE INCLUDING IN MY DAILY E MAILING-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Our worship of God should be motivated by love and thanksgiving, not a feeling of duty-
2-Sin is loving anything more than God-
3-Worship is more than singing, praying, bible reading, giving money,etc-it is a life style of enjoying God, loving him and giving ourselves for his purposes-
4-Everything we do should be an act of worship of God-
5-We should enjoy life, not just endure it-

Strange thought-there are 2 theories to arguing with women-neither one works!!

I've learned-you are learning most from people who are learning themselves-

Today's Scripture
“You know of Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed Him with the Holy Spirit and with Power, He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him (Acts 10:38).

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

Monday November 12, 2007 thought for the day

It is good to be back-we were gone for a full week at Branson and really had a terrific time-saw a lot of great shows and ate a lot of good food and now it is back to reality-this picture reminds me of how it looked in Branson with the really nice weather we had while there-so here now is my thought for the day-
1-You can always make more money but you cannot make more time-
2-Giving is a matter of willingness not wealth--attitude not amount-
3-True giving is sharing-
4-Love takes the sting out of duty-
5-True love is not about how lovable the object is but rather the heart of the one loving-

Strange thought-it is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help!

I've learned-children are the best teachers of creativity, persistence and unconditional love-

Today's Scripture
“Do not neglect the gift of God within you…” (I Timothy 4:14).

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

daily thought for the day-from jasper

there will be no "thought for the day" postings until November 11, 2007 -i will be on vacation until then-everyone have a blessed week-see you all then!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sunday November 4, 2007 thought for the day

I THOUGHT THIS WAS A PRETTY PICTURE FOR A COOL FALL SUNDAY-
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Never God's unlimited power by your limited expectations-
2-If you want to change someone, don't preach to them-set the right example and shut up-
3-What we are hereafter depends on what we are after here-
4-Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it away-
5-Attention is valuing another enough to give them your most valuable asset-your time-

Strange thought-always remember you are unique, just like everyone else-!

I've learned-humming a tune while you are upset can ease your mind-

Today's Scripture
“Blessed (happy, fortunate, and to be envied) are they who keep His testimonies, and who seek, inquire for and of Him and crave Him with a whole heart”(Psalm 119:2 AMP)

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

Saturday November 3, 2007 thought for the day

SORRY THIS E MAILING IS LATE TODAY BUT I WAS GONE OVERNIGHT-here are my thoughts for today-
1-God wants to demonstrate his power in your problem-
2-Being late is being rude-
3-Doctors diagnose but do not heal-
4- Many of the problems in our life we have caused ourselves-
5-Never look down on someone unless you are helping them up-

Strange thought-don't be irreplaceable for if you can't be replaced you can't be promoted-

I've learned-being a success at the office isn't worth it if it means being a failure at home-


Today's Scripture
“I will go before you and make the crooked places straight…” (Isaiah 45:2 NKJV)

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

Friday November 2, 2007 thought for the day-

LET'S TAKE A DRIVE AND SEE WHERE THIS ROAD LEADS TO-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Don't despise small beginnings-
2-Don't look for the quick fix in every problem-
3-Don't make a permanent solution to a temporary situation-
4-God often says in your situation--Trust Me!!!!-
5-I believe it, just because God said so-

Strange thought-if at first you don't succeed, sky diving is not for you-

I've learned-"Today's featured items" is another way of saying "We need to get rid of it"

Today's Scripture
“Honor the Lord with your body” (I Corinthians 6:20).

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

Thursday November 1, 2007 thought for the day

I JUST LOVE THE FALL COLORS, DON'T YOU?-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Isn't it strange that on Jesus's birthday we buy presents for ourselves instead of for him-
2-Happiness is from the outside, joy from the inside-
3-At the best time of your life you often get the worst time of your life-
4-We often pray for a harvest and God answers with a seed-
5-God's answers to your prayers may not look like what you asked for-

Strange thought-if you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it-

I've learned-that singing "amazing grace" can lift my spirts for hours-

Today's Scripture
“Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts…” (Hebrews 3:15).

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

Wednesday October 31, 2007 thought for the day

FALL IS SUCH A PRETTY TIME-here are my thoughts for today-
1-God wants us to trust him when the puzzle pieces of our lives don't fit together-
2-Failure isn't falling down, it is staying down-
3-You chose to be angry, cynical, happy, friendly, etc.-
4-You can never take back words that have been spoken-
5-Sometimes you have to be disappointed in something before you find what you really need-

Strange thought-if you try to fail and succeed, what have you done?

I've learned-there are four stages to a man's live--1- When he believes in Santa Claus--2-when he doesn't believe in Santa Claus--3-when he is Santa Claus--4-when he looks like Santa Claus-


Today's Scripture
“I will set no base or wicked thing before my eyes” (Psalm 101:3 AMP).

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

Tuesday October 30, 2007 thought for the day

I HOPE YOUR DAY IS AS COLORFUL AS THIS PICTURE-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Love casts out fear-
2-To become, act as if-
3-You become what you do-
4-Love grows when it is shared-
5-The more love you give, the more you have to give-

Strange thought-if one synchronized swimmer drowns, do they all drown?

I've learned-days are long but life is short!

Today's Scripture
“Love is kind” (I Corinthians 13:4)

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

Monday October 29, 2007 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY-
1-The best thing you can do behind a friends back is to pat it-
2-God gives us tomorrow to make up for mistakes of yesterday-
3-Success is tied to not giving up-
4-Without saying a word, our lives reflect who we are-
5-Fear casts out confidence-

Strange thought-Why do they put braille on the drive through bank windows?

I've learned-to experience the wonder of life through the eyes of a child is the most rewarding feeling in the world-

Today's Scripture
“For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth to show Himself strong in behalf of those whose hearts are blameless toward Him” (2 Chronicles 16:9 AMP).

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

Sunday October 28, 2007 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY-
1-The government can hand out money but it cannot give us hope or a sense of purpose for
living, only faith can do that-
2-Pray on everyday that ends in "y"-
3-God sometimes says wait but He never says hurry-
4-Allowing yourself to be open to sorrow also keeps you open to joy-
5-Hold everything you own with an open hand-

Strange thought-If police arrest a mime, do they tell him he has a right to remain silent?

I've learned-it is easier to stay out of trouble than it get out of trouble-

Today's Scripture
“Set your hope wholly and unchangeably on the grace (divine favor) that is coming to you when Jesus Christ (the Messiah) is revealed” (I Peter 1:13).

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

Saturday October 27, 2007 thought for the day

THIS COVERED BRIDGE REMINDS ME OF THE ONE MY FRIEND BUILT ON HIS PROPERTY-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Never forget that you are the reason for the journey that Jesus chose-
2-Doubt sees the obstacles, faith sees the way-
3-As Christians we are to walk in obedience to God's commands because He knows what is
best for us-
4-When we face up to the glory of God we will fall down in worship-
5-Democracy is only as good as the people willing to participate-

Strange thought-if the "black box" flight recorder is never damaged during a plane crash, why
isn't the whole plane made out of the stuff-

I've learned-the best and quickest way to appreciate other people is to try and do their job-

Today's Scripture
“Now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love” (I Corinthians 13:13 NIV).

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

Friday October 26, 2007 thought for the day

ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL FALL SCENE-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Learning how to trust God defines the meaning of christian living-
2-God doesn't wait until we have our moral life in order before He starts loving us-
3-The grace of God is the glue that mends broken lives-
4-If you cannot forgive someone, you break the bridge over which you also will pass-
5-Forgiveness is the fragrance of the rose on the sole of a boot that crushed it-

Strange thought-Why do doctors call what they do "practice"?

I've learned-when you read bedtime stories to children, they really do notice if you use the same voice for the handsome prince that you use for the evil ogre-

Today's Scripture
“He who pursues righteousness and loyalty finds life” (Proverbs 21:21 NASB).

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

Thursday October 25, 2007 thought for the day

SOON MY LAWN WILL BE COVERED WITH THESE-here are my thoughts for today-
1-If it is true that what is inside of you will come out, then we should be careful what we put inside-
2-Often we can't let go of the past because we want to relive it or change it-
3-Life is to be lived today, not yesterday or tomorrow-
4-You will never feel sorry for being too kind-
5-Don't call someone cold when they may really just be sad-

Strange thought-Is there another word for synonym?

I've learned-people are just about as happy as they decide to be-

Today's Scripture
“Keep on asking and it will be given to you; keep on seeking and you will find; keep on knocking and the door will be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7 AMP).

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

Wednesday October 24, 2007 thought for the day

DO THE TREES LOOK LIKE THIS WHERE YOU LIVE?-here are my thoughts for today-
1-You can never do a kindness too soon for you never know how soon it will be too late-
2-Trying to become virtuous by excluding vice is as unrealistic as trying to cultivate roses by
eliminating weeds-
3-Don't say you are lucky, say you are blessed for luck runs out and blessing don't-
4-Gratefulness is the cause of happiness not the result of it-
5-love is an unselfish giving expression of deep appreciation for another person-

Strange thought-If a mute swears, does his mother wash his hands with soap?

I've learned-you can't hug your kids too much!!!!

Today's Scripture
“Keep on asking and it will be given to you; keep on seeking and you will find; keep on knocking and the door will be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7 AMP).

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

Tuesday October 23, 2007 thought for the day

HERE IS SOME MORE BEAUTIFUL FALL TREE COLORS-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Hate is not the opposite of love, but a symptom of the opposite of love-
2-It is not what you have done that is important but what you have become-
3-God doesn't just forgive, He forgives abundantly-
4-It is not how you start that is important, it is how you finish-
5-Before every victory there is a conflict-

Strange thought-How many people does it take to change a search light bulb?

I've learned-you should never pay for a job until it is done!

Today's Scripture
“Every scripture is God-breathed…so that the man of God may be complete and proficient, well-fitted and thoroughly equipped for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16-17 AMP).

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

Monday October 22, 2007 thought for the day

ISN'T THIS A BEAUTIFUL FALL SCENE-IT LOOKS LIKE A CHURCH IN CONNECTICUT WE ATTENDED WHEN WE LIVED THERE-here are my thoughts for today-
1-There is nothing less becoming than self centeredness-
2-A person wrapped up in themselves makes a very small package-
3-Becoming a new Christian does not make you a mature one-
4-God does not force anyone to choose him-
5-The true opposite of love is self centeredness-

Strange thought-How long is the "long arm of the law"?-

I've learned-any activity becomes creative when you try to do it better than you did it before-

Today's Scripture
“Let them say continually, Let the Lord be magnified Who has pleasure in the prosperity of His children” (Psalm 35:27).

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

Friday October 19, 2007 thought for the day

THIS IS A PRETTY FALL SCENE-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Fear should never motivate a behavior, only love should-
2-Just because a church is growing in attendance does not mean God is blessing-
3-EGO-easing God out-
4-There is no place for ego in the life of a Christian-
5-A true believer in Jesus is a servant-

Strange thought-How is it possible to run out of space?

I've learned-the person with big dreams is more powerful than the one with all the facts!

Today's Scripture
“For we are God's handiwork, recreated in Christ Jesus, that we may do those good works which God predestined for us, taking paths which He prepared ahead of time, that we should walk in them, living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live” (Ephesians 2:10).

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

Thursday October 18, 2007 thought for the day

A BEAUTIFUL FALL SCENE-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Those with insecurity have a sense of rejection and are seeking attention and approval-
2-Unjustified criticism is rooted in insecurity-
3-Discipline done in love builds self esteem and self worth-
4-Insecure people can not take correction because correction is perceived as rejection-
5-Gambling is an excellent way of getting nothing for something-

Strange thought-How is it possible to have a "civil" war?

I've learned-I should make the little decisions with my head and the big decisions with my heart!

Today's Scripture
“Then Peter said, I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear Him and do what is right” (Acts 10:35 NIV).

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

Wednesday October 17, 2007 thought for the day

I HOPE YOU ARE ENJOYING THIS NICE FALL WEATHER-here are my thoughts for today-
1-We do not understand joy until we face sorrow,faith until it is tested, peace until faced with
conflict, trust until we are betrayed, love until it is lost, hope until confronted with doubts-
2-Cast all your cares on God for that anchor holds-
3-Little faith brings your soul to heaven, great faith brings heaven to your soul-
4-coincidence is a happening where God chooses to remain anonymous-
5-Insecurity is the root cause of the problem of control-

Strange thought-How does the person who drives the snowplow get to work in the morning?

I've learned-I do not have to be perfect all the time for my family to love me!

Today's Scripture
“Provide for those who grieve…a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor” (Isaiah 61:3 NIV

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

Tuesday October 16, 2007 thought for the day

I APPRECIATE ALL MY E MAIL FRIENDS-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Pride blinds us all to reality-
2-Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is not thinking of yourself at all-
3-Hurts turn into resentment that will destroy a relationship-
4-No gospel, no salvation-
5-Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift, that is why we call it the present-

Strange thought-how does it work out that the people in the obituaries always die in alphabetical order?

I've learned-in a divorce, only the lawyers come out ahead!

Today's Scripture
“No unbelief or distrust made him waver (doubtingly question) concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong and was empowered by faith as he gave praise and glory to God” (Romans 4:20 AMP

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

Sunday October 14, 2007 thought for the day

THIS IS WHAT OUR SINS DID TO THE SAVIOR!!!!-here are my thoughts for today-
1-the joy of receiving should help you understand the joy of giving-
2-your expectations of your children should be high but not be overwhelming-
3-excellence is works real reward-
4-to understand your parents love you must raise children yourself-
5-God gave us memories so we could enjoy roses in the winter-

Strange thought-how do you write 0 in roman numbers??

I've learned-wealthy people are no happier than people with modest means-

Today's Scripture
“And even the very hairs of your head are numbered” (Matthew 10:30)

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

Monday October 15, 2007 thought for the day

HERE IS A LITTLE FALL FRIEND FOR YOU TO ENJOY-here are my thoughts for today-
1-God does not judge anyone until they are dead-
2-We excuse our own actions and accuse others for their action-
3-We need to ask ourselves-what am I pretending is not a problem in my relationship-
4-Anger comes out your mouth or your stomach-
5-Fear in our relationships makes us dishonest and will destroy them-

Strange thought-how does a person with a lisp pronounce the word?

I've learned-wherever I go the worst drivers have followed me there!!

Today's Scripture
“Clothe yourself with the Lord Jesus Christ and make no provision for indulging the flesh. Put a stop to thinking about the evil cravings of your physical nature” (Romans 13:14 AMP).

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

Saturday October 13, 2007 thought for the day

CAN WE BEGIN TO IMAGINE HOW MUCH HE SUFFERED FOR US???
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-The mothers heart is the child's classroom-
2-The people who love you the most have seen you at your worst but love you anyway-
3-The best place to be when you are sad is grandma's lap-
4-Listen to your children so they will later listen to you-
5-Have the courage to be true to yourself-

Strange thought-how do you throw away a garbage can??

I've learned-a doctor with the best training and intentions can be wrong about a diagnosis-

Today's Scripture
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone” (Romans 12:18 NIV)

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

Friday October 12, 2007 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY-
1-a happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers-
2-it is not important that we do great things but that we do small things with great love-
3-twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than
the ones you did do-
4-a true leader is a true servant-
5-children will not remember you for the things you bought them but for the feeling that
you loved them-

Strange thought-how do you know when you have run out of invisible ink?

I've learned-after trying some of the others, I've learned that honesty is the best policy!

Today's Scripture
“How good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity...for there the Lord has commanded the blessing…” (Psalm 133:1-3).

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

Thursday October 11, 2007 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY-
1-it is hard to give away kindness, it is usually returned-
2-the pathway to love never runs smooth but you'll know the way when it is right-
3-you can't live in faith and fear at the same time-
4-there are places in our heart where a friend should be and we don't realize it until we find
a friend to fill it-
5-there is healing in laughter deeply shared-

Strange thought-how do you get off a non stop flight?

I've learned-you should always leave loved ones with loving words, it could be the last time
You see them!

Today's Scripture
“Your word have I laid up in my heart that I might not sin against you” (Psalm 119:11 AMP)

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

Wednesday October 10, 2007 thought for the day

JESUS SAID THAT HE WAS GOING AWAY TO PREPARE A PLACE FOR US AND THAT HE WOULD RETURN TO RECEIVE US UNTO HIMSELF-THE QUESTION IS, ARE WE READY FOR THAT TO HAPPEN??-here are my thoughts for today-
1-roots grow deep when the winds blow strong-
2-laughter-the sun that drives darkness from your face-
3-friends are lights in the darkness and the older a friend the brighter the light-
4-count your blessings by smiles not tears, your age by friends not years-
5-we are like angels with just one wing, we fly by embracing each other-

Strange thought-how do they get the "keep off the grass" sign on the grass?

I've learned-if you laugh and drink soda pop at the same time, it will come out of your nose!!

Today's Scripture
“He gives blessing to His beloved in sleep” (Psalm 127:2 AMP).

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

Tuesday October 9, 2007 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY-
1-our yesterdays and today are the building blocks for our future-
2-a thing of beauty is a joy forever-
3-enjoy the little things of life for one day you will look back and realize they were big things-
4-there has never been darkness that hasn't given way to light-
5-our bodies are what we use to carry our true selves around-

Strange thought-how do they get a deer to cross at that yellow road sign?

I've learned-when traveling the interstate highway, it is best to observe the speed limit!!

Today's Scripture
“Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life...” (Psalm 23:6).

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

Monday October 8, 2007 thought for the day

DO WE REALLY BELIEVE THIS IS TRUE?-I NEED TO HEAR IT MYSELF TODAY-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Excitement sweeps away every resistance-
2-Men to mothers are always little boys-
3-Creation is a revelation of God-
4-No one can ever disprove Jesus-
5-Darkness is not the absence of light but the prelude to light-

Strange thought-how do you set your laser printer on stun?

I've learned-brushing a little girl's hair is one of a mother's greatest pleasures!

Today's Scripture
“For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous (those who are upright and in right standing with God), and His ears are attentive to their prayer…” (I Peter 3:12 AMP).

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

Sunday October 7, 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-Prayer is more than the saying of words,it is an expression of the heart-
2-The way you think determines your living well or living poor-
3-Prayer is not a means of getting what you want but a means of bringing
you to a point of wanting what God wants for you-
4-Remember , behind every cloud the sun is shining-
5-Take what you can get and make the most of it-

Strange thought-how did the person who invented cottage cheese know what
they were doing?

I've learned-you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands,
you need to be able to throw something back!

Today's Scripture
“Then you will experience for yourselves the truth, and the truth will free you” (John 8:32, MSG).

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

Saturday October 6, 2007 thought for the day

Here are my thoughts for today-
1-You must have inner peace to overcome tension-
2-You don't need to be defeated-
3-The two greatest things God has given to man is-the capacity to love and to have faith-
4-Do all you can about a situation and when having done all turn it over to God-
5-That which is impossible with man is possible with God-

Strange thought-how did a fool and his money ever get together in the first place?

I've learned-a sun roof is worth the extra cost-

Today's Scripture
“God earnestly longs to be gracious to you...to have mercy on you and show you His loving-kindness” (Isaiah 30:18).
I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-

Friday October 5, 2007 thought for the day

HERE IS ANOTHER PICTURE THAT REMINDS ME OF AN OLD CHURH HYMNN-"IF IT WASN'T FOR THE LIGHTHOUSE WHERE WOULD THIS SHIP BE"-here are my thoughts for today-
1-Good emotions make us well, bad emotions make us sick-
2-Three leading causes of human sickness-fear, anger, guilt-
3-All you have to have is a little bit of faith, but it has to be real-
4-Take a mustard seed size of faith and drop it confidently into your problem-
5-Believing is more than hoping or thinking so-

Strange thought-how dead is the dead sea?

I've learned-even though parents may have lectured and disciplined you, you later realized that it was because they cared-

Today's Scripture
“Pleasant words are as honeycomb, sweet to the mind and healing to the body” (Proverbs 16:24).
I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-

Thursday October 4, 2007 thought for the day

DO YOU KNOW THE OLD CHURCH HYMNN "TAKE MY HAND PRECIOUS LORD"-HE IS REACHING OUT TO YOU-here are my thoughts for today-
1-as you give you gain-
2-remember, this too will pass-
3-God is in the rain, God is in the wind, God is in your storm-
4-when people crash under their personal storms, it is because of their poor root system-
5-hope-a medicine that gives you power internally-

Strange thought-how come wrong numbers are never busy?-

I've learned-everyone is attractive when they smile-

Today's Scripture
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (I John 1:9).

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

Wednesday October 3, 2007 thought for the day

EVEN WHEN YOUR DAYS ARE DARK AND CLOUDY JESUS IS STILL THERE WITH YOU-DO YOU KNOW THE OLD CHURCH HYMNN CALLED "STANDING SOMEWHERE IN THE SHADOWS YOU'LL FIND JESUS"-here are my thoughts for today-
1-live a constant attitude of gratitude-
2-what you are today is the result of what you have been thinking for many years-we become
what we think-
3-if you listen to your fears, they will reproduce themselves-
4-attitude is more important than facts-
5-when the storms of life come remember, this too will pass-

Strange thought-why doesn't chocolate milk come from brown cows?

I've learned-it is ok to enjoy your success but you should never quite believe it-

Today's Scripture
“And even the very hairs of your head are numbered” (Matthew 10:30)

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

Tuesday October 2, 2007 thought for the day

LET'S NOT FORGET OUR BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN IN OUR PRAYERS TODAY!-here are my thought for today-
1-Confide your desires to God but be willing to take what He gives you-
2-You never arrive at a wise decision unless it is the right decision-
3-Our lives today are the results of the decisions of all our yesterdays-
4-Don't be unmindful of the everyday blessings God gives you-
5-Live a constant attitude of gratitude-

Strange thought-how can you tell it is time to tune your bagpipes?

I've learned-attractiveness is a positive, caring attitude and has nothing to do with facial beauty-

Today's Scripture
“He who guards his mouth keeps his life, but he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin” (Proverbs 13:3 AMP).

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

Monday October 1, 2007 thought for the day

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT IS OCTOBER ALREADY-THAT MEANS COOLER WEATHER IS AT HAND-here are my thoughts for today-
1-If you try to imitate someone else, you can never be yourself-
2-There is something in us that God can bring out if we let him-
3-There is no other person just like you-
4-You determine what your life will be by your decisions-
5-You never know when a little decision will be a big decision in its consequences-

Strange thought-how can there be "self-help" groups?-

I've learned-a good reputation is a person's greatest asset-

Today's Scripture
“The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart” (I Samuel 16:7 NIV).

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