Friday, January 22, 2010 thought for the day

WINTER

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-When friends meet, hearts warm-

2-When you deny the problem, you also deny the cure-

3-God never promises going home would be easy, just worth it-

4-Life is fragile, handle with prayer-

5-God is forgiving but don't pay dare-

STRANGE THOUGHT-Whenever you point a finger at someone the other 3 are pointing back at you-

I'VE LEARNED-If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it-

DID YOU KNOW-In 1912, after being shot in the chest, Theodore Roosevelt finished a speech he was delivering before he accepted any medical help-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is it swearing when you say "Oh my God!"?

2-Is there a right and a wrong way to worship?

3-What does it mean to "worship God in truth"?

4-How do we "worship in spirit"?

5-What is our spirit that we must worship God with?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What prophet had a vision of a time when the Lord would gather the kings of the earth together and put them all in a pit?

Yesterday's answer-Hiram (2 Samuel 5:11)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PASLM 119:145-152

145 Lord, I call to you with all my heart. Answer me, and I will keep your demands.

146 I call to you. Save me so I can obey your rules.

147 I wake up early in the morning and cry out. I hope in your word.

148 I stay awake all night so I can think about your promises.

149 Listen to me because of your love; Lord, give me life by your laws.

150 Those who love evil are near, but they are far from your teaching.

151 But, Lord, you are also near, and all your commands are true.

152 Long ago I learned from your rules that you made them to continue forever.

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

ThursdayJanuary 21, 2010 thought for the day

A COLD WINTER SCENE

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-The greatest oak tree was once a little nut that held it's ground-

2-Nothing puts feeling into prayer like a good reason for praying it-

3-When wrestling with restlessness, remember the benefits of patience-

4-A rich man is one whose children love him-

5-Good character like good soup is usually homemade-

STRANGE THOUGHT-Dogs aren't good dancers because they have 2 left feet-

I'VE LEARNED-It is okay to let your children cry-

DID YOU KNOW-President Grover Cleveland was a draft dodger. He hired someone to enter the service in his place, for which he was ridiculed by his political opponent, James G Blaine. It was soon discovered, however, that Blaine had done the same thing himself-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How often should Christians take communion?

2-Why did Jesus call the people "evil doers" when they had done such miraculous deeds in his name?

3-Is communion a means of grace for forgiveness of sin?

4-Should communion be open to non members of your church group?

5-Should the church tithe it's income to other ministries?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What king of Tyre sent cedar logs and craftsmen to King David?

Yesterday's answer-King Herod (Luke 23:8)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 119:137-144

137 Lord, you do what is right, and your laws are fair.

138 The rules you commanded are right and completely trustworthy.

139 I am so upset I am worn out, because my enemies have forgotten your words.

140 Your promises are proven, so I your servant, love them.

141 I am unimportant and hated, but I have not forgotten your orders.

142 Your goodness continues forever, and your teaching are true.

143 I have had troubles and misery, but I love your commands.

144 Your rules are always good. Help me understand so I can live.

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

Wednesday January 20, 2010 thought for the day

BRRRRR----

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Make the least of the worst and the most of the best-

2-If you want a place in the sun you've got to put up with a few blisters-

3-A bird does not sing because it wants to be heard, it sings because it has a song-

4-Courage is being scared to death and yet doing it anyway-

5-Each lap of the Christian race is different from the previous one-

STRANGE THOUGHT-You are getting old when you realize your parents were right about almost everything-

I'VE LEARNED-When it comes to chocolate, pizza and buffets, resistance is futile-

DID YOU KNOW-President James Garfield could write Latin with one hand and Greek with the other, simultaneously-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is there a formula for salvation?

2-Is a "conversion experience" necessary to receive salvation?

3-Is an emotional response to the gospel dependable?

4-What role should self examination play in our spiritual lives?

5-How does God's spirit bear witness with our spirit?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What king wanted to see miracles when the arrested Jesus was sent to him?

Yesterday's answer-David (1 Samuel 16:6-13)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 119:129-136

129 Your rules are wonderful. That is why I keep them.

130 Learning your words gives wisdom and understanding for the foolish.

131 I am nearly out of breath. I really want to learn your commands.

132 Look at me and have mercy on me as you do for those who love you.

133 Guide my steps as you promised; don't let any sin control me.

134 Save me from harmful people so I can obey your orders.

135 Show your kindness to me, your servant. Teach me your demands.

136 Tears stream from my eyes, because people do not obey your teachings.

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

Tuesday January 19, 2010 thought for the day

PRETTY WINTER SETTING

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Inner convictions can withstand any outward pressure-

2-You can't hear good things too often-

3-"Wait on the Lord, be of good courage and he shall strengthen thine heart"-

4-Love is a basket with 5 loaves and 2 fish, it is never enough until you start to give it away-

5-God always brings a crises in your life to get you to change directions-

STRANGE THOUGHT-Honk if you love Jesus and text while driving if you want to meet him-

I'VE LEARNED-Cry with someone, it is more healing than crying alone-

DID YOU KNOW-The annual White House Easter egg roll was started by president Rutherford B Hayes in 1878-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why did Jesus mention a Levite and a priest in his parable of the good Samaritan?

2-Why does persecution cause Christianity to grow and spread?

3-Are people moved to Jesus by emotion or conviction?

4-Is confirmation a conversion experience?

5-In the final analysis, what determines our eternal destiny?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What shepherd boy, the youngest of eight sons, was anointed by Samuel in front of his brothers?

Yesterdays answer-Achish of Gath (1 Samuel 21: 10)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 119:121-128

121 I have done what is fair and right. Don't leave me to those who wrong me.

122 Promise that you will help me,. Your servant. Don't let proud people wrong me.

123 My eyes are tired from looking for your salvation and for your good promise.

124 Show your love to me, your servant, and teach me your demands.

125 I am your servant. Give me wisdom so I can understand your rules.

126 Lord, it is time for you to do something, because people have disobeyed your teachings.

127 I love your commands more than the purest gold.

128 I respect all your orders, so I hate lying ways.

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

Monday January 18, 2010 thought for the day

WHAT DO I DO NOW?

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Home-where we are treated the best and complain the most-

2-We must like ourselves before we can love others-

3-Don't go through life always listening to what other people want you to do-

4-We may not get back what we once had but we can begin something new and better-

5-You become what you are around-

STRANGE THOUGHT-Where am I going and why am I in this hand basket?

I'VE LEARNED-When in doubt, just take the next small step-

DID YOU KNOW-President Abraham Lincoln died in the same bed that had been occupied by his assassin, John Wilkes Booth.

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why would the disciples have needed a treasurer? Where would the money have come from?

2-Why did the disciples suddenly worry about who would be the greatest in Jesus' new kingdom? Were they serving Jesus for the wrong reason?

3-What is "Jesus' kingdom"?

4-Why do people turn away so easily from God to follow false religions?

5-Who were the Samaritans and why were they hated so?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What Philistine king did David seek refuge with when he fled from Saul?

Yesterday's answer-Solomon (Song of Solomon 1:1)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 119:116-120

116 Support me as you promised so I can live. Don't let me be embarrassed because of my hopes.

117 Help me, and I will be saved. I will always respect your demands.

118 You reject those who ignore your demands, because their lies mislead them.

119 You throw away the wicked of the world like trash. So I will love your rules.

120 I shake in fear of you; I respect your laws.

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

Sundau January 17, 2010 thought for the day

WAY TOO MUCH SNOW!

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-The same father who cares for you today will take care of you tomorrow and every day. Either he will shield you from problems or he will give you unfailing support to deal with it. Be at peace then and put aside all anxious thoughts and worries-

2-Victory is won not in my struggle but in my surrender-

3-Every Bible miracle always begins with a problem and results from obedience-

4-Faith is a better guide than reason. Reason can go only so far but faith has no limits-

5-The Christian life is a marathon race, not a sprint-

STRANGE THOUGHT-My last job was at Starbucks but I had to quit because it was always the same old grind-

I've learned-The less time I have to get something done, the more I get done-

DID YOU KNOW-A short time before president Abraham Lincoln's assassination, he dreamed he was going to die, and he related his dream to the Senate.

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is all the information we have about the Bible correct?

2-Why was there a transfiguration, and for whose benefit was it?

3-In the Bible, how many times has the voice of God been heard speaking?

4-Will there be Christians found on the earth when Jesus returns?

5-Why did Jesus have Peter to go fishing to catch a fish with a coin in it's mouth in order to pay the temple tax. Judas was the treasurer, didn't he have the money to do so?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What much married king is considered the author of the Song of Songs?

Yesterday's answer-Agog (1 Samuel 15:8,32)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 119:105-115

105 Your word is like a lamp for a my feet and a light for my path.

106 I will do what I have promised and obey your fair laws.

107 I have suffered for a long time. Lord, give me life by your word.

108 Lord, accept my willing praise and teach me your laws.

109 My life is always in danger, but I haven't forgotten your teachings.

110 Wicked people have set a trap for me, but I haven't strayed from your orders.

111 I will follow your rules forever, because they make me happy.

112 I will try to do what you demand forever, until the end.

113 I hate disloyal people, but I love your teaching.

114 You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.

115 Get away from me, you who do evil, so I can keep my God's commands.

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

Saturday January 16, 2010 thought for the day

BRRRRRRR!!

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-We are only rich through what we give away and only poor through what we keep-

2-Do not pray for tasks equal to your abilities rather pray for abilities equal to your tasks-

3-There is no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do-

4-Anger is a secondary response to fear-

5-A situation may not change but a person always can-

STRANGE THOUGHT-The juice is worth the squeeze-

I'VE LEARNED-Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it-

DID YOU KNOW-Before winning the presidential election in 1860, Abraham Lincoln lost eight elections for various offices.

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How could God be contained in a human body?

2-Was God not himself when Jesus was in a human body?

3-How was Jesus the bridge between God and man?

4-Why was God so long in sending Jesus to earth?

5-What does it mean that Jesus was transfigured? What happened?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What king of the Amalekites was captured by Saul and cut into pieces by Samuel?

Yesterdays's answer-Abimelech (Judges 9:6)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 119:97-104

97 How I love your teachings! I think about them all day long.

98 Your command makes me wiser than my enemies, because they are mine forever.

99 I am wiser than all my teacher, because I think about your rules.

100 I have more understand than the older leaders, because I follow your orders.

101 I have avoided every evil way so I could obey your word.

102 I haven't walked away from your laws, because you yourself are my teacher.

103 Your promises are sweet to me, sweeter than honey in my mouth!

104 Your orders give me understanding, so I hate lying ways.

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

Friday January 15, 2010 thought for the day

THIS IS ALOT OF SNOW

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Lord, who can I help today?

2-Consider the incredible love that the Father has shown us in allowing us to be called children of God-

3-The wall you are looking at is really a door-

4-Do unto others as though you were the others-

5-Faith is continuing to run the race confident you will get your second wind-

STRANGE THOUGHT-There is no such thing as an enthusiastic failure-

I'VE LEARNED-Don't trade something crucial for something pleasing-

DID YOU KNOW-President Abraham Lincoln's famous Gettysburg Address consisted of just 272 words-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was God preparing Jesus for 30 years for ministry as a carpenter?

2-Would it have appeared odd that for his day Jesus did not marry?

3-Could Jesus have done any miracle that would have convinced the pharisees that he was the messiah?

4-What was Decapolis?

5-Why did Jesus call himself the "Son of Man" when he had no earthly father?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What son of Gideon was proclaimed king in Shechem?

Jabin Yesterday's answer (Judges 4:2-3)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 119:89-96

89 Lord, your word is everlasting; it continues forever in heaven.

90 Your loyalty will go on and on; you made the earth, and it still stands.

91 All things continue to this day because of your laws, because all things serve you.

92 If I had not loved your teaching, I would have died from my sufferings.

93 I will never forget your orders, because you have given me life by them.

94 I am yours. Save me. I want to obey your orders.

95 Wicked people are waiting to destroy me, but I will think about your rules.

96 Everything I see has its limits, but your commands have none.

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

Thursday January 14, 2010 thought for the day

A COLD LONESOME ROAD

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-When there is love in the heart, there is joy in the home-

2-Love is more than a feeling, it is a commitment-

3-If you want to see rainbows in your life, you will also have to have some rain-

4-When hope is crushed, the heart is crushed-

5-Without honesty, you open the doors to weakness and ultimately defeat-

STRANGE THOUGHT-I had a good job as a historian until I realized there was no future to it.

I'VE LEARNED-When your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in their clenched little fist, you are hooked for life-

DID YOU KNOW-President Abraham Lincoln had a nervous breakdown in 1836-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is it possible to live a sinless life after being "saved"?

2-What is Hades? Is it hell?

3-What is Paradise? Is it heaven?

4-Would Jesus have done any miracles before starting his ministry?

5-Why did Jesus wait till age 30 to start his ministry?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What Canaanite king of the time of the judges was noted for have nine hundred iron chariots?

Yesterday's answer-Cushan-Rishathaim (Judges 3:8)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 119:81-88

81 I am weak from waiting for you to save me, but I hope in your word.

82 My eyes are tired from looking for your promise. When will you comfort me?

83 Even thought I am like a wine bag going up in smoke, I do not forget your demands.

84 How long will I live? When will you judge those who are hurting me?

85 Proud people have dug pits to trap me. They have nothing to do with your teachings.

86 All of your commands can be trusted. Liars are hurting me. Help me!

87 They have almost put me in the grave, but I have not rejected your orders.

88 Give me life by your love so I can obey your rules.

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

Wednesday January 13, 2010 thought for the day

A PRETTY WINTER PICTURE

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Lord, help me to serve in the spirit of Jesus-

2-There are lots of thorns in life, you have to remember to look for the roses-

3-There is no reason to get angry unless it changes things-

4-We are to trust Jesus, not to understand him-

5-Marriage-joy is the start of it, sharing is apart of it, love is the heart of it-

STRANGE THOUGHT-I worked at a zoo feeding giraffes but was fired because I wasn't up to it-

I'VE LEARNED-A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks-

DID YOU KNOW-Abraham Lincoln's mother died when the family dairy cow ate poisonous mushrooms and Mrs. Lincoln drank the milk-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Since the Holy Spirit dwells in his people on earth, is he no longer with the father in heaven?

2-Why was the fellowship of God with himself not enough for him that he create man?

3-Why would God want to create man when he knew how desperately wicked he would become-

4-What does it mean-"Jesus coming in Glory"?

5-After becoming a Christian are any acts of sin we do covered by the sacrifice Jesus paid for them or is another repentance necessary?

BIBLE TRIVIA- What king of Mesopotamia was sent by God to conquer the faithless Israelites?

Yesterday's answer--Balak (Numbers 22:2-6)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 119:74-81

74 Let those who respect you rejoice when they see me, because I put my hope in your word.

75 Lord, I know that your laws are right and that it was right for you to punish me.

76 Comfort me with your love, as you promised me, your servant.

77 Have mercy on me so that I may live, I love your teachings.

78 Make proud people ashamed because they lied about me. But I will think about your orders.

79 Let those who respect you return to me, those who know your rules.

80 Let me obey your demands perfectly so I will not be ashamed.

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

Tuesday January 12, 2010 thought for the day

LOOKS LIKE IT IS ALREADY A BAD DAY

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Good philosophy must exist if for no other reason than bad philosophy must be answered-

2-Praise helps to dispel loneliness and emptiness-

3-A God great enough to create me and the world I live in is wise enough to watch out for me.

4-When you have no experience of pain, it is rather hard to experience joy-

5-Our arms are too short to box with God-

STRANGE THOUGHT-The presence of bad feelings does not have to mean the absence of love-

I'VE LEARNED-You should keep your words soft and tender because tomorrow you may have to eat them-

DID YOU KNOW-President Abraham Lincoln had a wart on his face-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Do you have to have a broken contrite heart to be "saved"?

2-Did all the people who Jesus "saved" in the New Testament come to him in repentance first?

3-Is repentance a confession of wrong doing or an admission of lostness?

4-Where are peoples souls after the moment of death-in a kind of limbo awaiting judgement or in their final reward?

5-When Jesus was on earth, was there no longer a triune God in heaven?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What king of Moab sent the prophet Balaam to curse Israel?

Yesterday's answer-Joshua (12:9-24)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 119:65-73

65 You have done good things for your servant, as you have promised, Lord.

66 Teach me wisdom and knowledge because I trust your commands.

67 Before I suffered, I did wrong, but now I obey your word.

68 You are good, and you do what is good. Teach me your demands.

69 Proud people have made up lies about me, but I will follow your orders with all my heart.

70 Those people have no feelings, but I love your teachings.

71 It was good for me to suffer so I would learn your demands.

72 Your teachings are worth more to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.

73 You made me and formed me with your hands. Give me understanding so I can learn your commands.

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

Monday January 11, 2010 thought for the day

A COLD BUT PRETTY SCENE

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Knees that are knelt on don't knock-

2-Pride means picking up after yourself-

3-Never substitute knowledge for compassion and care for others-

4-Our problem is not that we know so much but that we know so much that just "ain't so"-

5-Knowledge that isn't balanced with love and grace is truth gone to seed-

STRANGE THOUGHT-I had a job working for a pool maintenance company, but the work was just too draining-

I'VE LEARNED-When you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere-

DID YOU KNOW-President Ulysses S Grant had the boyhood nickname "Useless"-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Jesus came to save all mankind, so why does he say that "narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life and few there be that find it"?

2-Is the Christian way a narrow restricted way?

3-Does God chastise us every time we fail?

4-Did Jesus deny Peter before God (for his denial of Jesus) since he said "whoever deny's me before men, him will I deny before my father in heaven"?

5-What is the evidence of living for and serving Jesus?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What military man captured 31 kings?

Yesterday's answer-Jabin Joshua (11:1-5)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 119:57-64

57 Lord, you are my share in life; I have promised to obey your words.

58 I prayed to you with all my heart. Have mercy on me as you have promised.

59 I thought about my life, and I decided to follow your rules.

60 I hurried and did not wait to obey your commands.

61 Wicked people have tied me up, but I have not forgotten your teachings.

62 In the middle of the night, I get up to thank you because your laws are right.

63 I am a friend to everyone who fears you, to anyone who obeys your orders.

64 Lord, your love fills the earth. Teach me your demands.

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

Sunday Januaray 10, 2010 thought for the day

IT FEELS LIKE THIS HERE TODAY AT -8*

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Avoid angry abrasive people for they are generally vengeful-

2-Take good care of yourself for good health is everyone's major source of wealth-

3-A need does not necessarily constitute a calling-

4-May God direct you into a love of himself-

5-You live right when you think right-

STRANGE THOUGHT-Age is a matter of the mind for if you don't mind it doesn't matter-

I'VE LEARNED--Opportunities are never lost for someone will take the ones you miss-

DID YOU KNOW-President Andrew Johnson was the only president to make his own clothes and those of his cabinet. He was a self educated tailor.

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Are altar calls an integral part of Christian worship?

2-Can you be "saved" and not share it with others?

3-Can you be "saved" and have no permanent change in the way you live?

4-Can a person be a Christian and still be self indulgent?

5-What did Jesus mean when he said "wide is the gate and broad is the way that lead to destruction"?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What king of Hazor organized an alliance against Joshua?

Yesterday's answer-Zedekiah (2 Kings 25:1-7)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 119:49-56

49 Remember your promise to me, your servant; it gives me hope.

50 When I suffer, this comforts me: Your promise gives me life.

51 Proud people always make fun of me, but I do not reject your teachings.

52 I remember your laws from long ago, and they comfort me, Lord.

53 I become angry with wicked people who do not keep your teaching.

54 I sing about your demands wherever I live.

55 Lord, I remember you at night, and I will obey your teaching.

56 This is what I do: I follow your orders.

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

Saturday January 9, 2010 thought for the day

A COLD WINTER DAY IT IS

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-One joy scatters a hundred grief's-

2-Be tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, tolerant with the weak and wronged. Sometime in your life you will have been all of these-

3-Be cautious with giving advice, for wise men don't need it and fools won't heed it-

4-Listen more and talk less for no one ever learns anything by talking-

5-Be cheerful and helpful, people will repay you in kind-

STRANGE THOUGHT-I worked as a professional fisherman but discovered I couldn't live on my net income-

I'VE LEARNED-Life is tough but I am tougher!!

DID YOU KNOW-President James Buchanan was the only unmarried president-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does anyone ever choose to be a Christian without divine enablement?

2-Does your personal salvation hinge on a human decision?

3-Is praying "whatever it takes, Lord" for someone to be saved a proper prayer?

4-Where did the idea of an "altar call" come from?

5-Is it easy or hard to be "saved"?

BIBLICAL TRIVIA-Who was the last king of Judah?

Yesterday's answer-Og (Deuteronomy 3:11)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 119:41-48

41 Lord, show me your love, and save me as you have promised.

42 I have an answer for people who insult me, because I trust what you say.

43 Never keep me from speaking your truth, because I depend on your fair laws.

44 I will obey your teachings forever and ever.

45 So I will live in freedom because I want to follow your orders.

46 I will discuss your rules with kings and will not be ashamed.

47 I enjoy obeying your commands, which I love.

48 I praise your commands, which I love, and I think about your demands.

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

Friday January 8, 2010 thought for the day

VERY COLD HERE ALSO!!!

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Everybody needs a hug-

2-There is always time for courtesy-

3-You can't learn if you don't try-

4-You'll never eliminate anxiety by avoiding the things that caused it-

5-Do what makes you anxious but don't do what makes you depressed-

STRANGE THOUGHT-I studied to be a doctor but I didn't have patience-

I'VE LEARNED-No one is perfect until you fall in love with them-

DID YOU KNOW-President James Buchanan is said to have had the neatest handwriting of all the presidents-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Jesus knew his walking on the water would frighten the disciples, so why did he do it?

2-Should Peter be praised for trying to walk on the water to Jesus or faulted for becoming overcome with fear and then sinking?

3-Why wasn't Jesus in the boat with the disciples already on the night he walked on the water to them?

4-Why was Peter the only one who was willing to get out of the boat and try walking to Jesus on the water?

5-Did Jesus ever travel in the land of the gentiles?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What king of Bashan was famous for having an enormous iron bed?

Yesterday's answer-Ethbaal (1 Kings 16:31)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 119:33-40

33 Lord, teach me your demands, and I will keep them until the end.

34 Help me understand, so I can keep your teaching, obeying them with all my heart.

35 Lead me in the path of your commands, because that makes me happy.

36 Make me want to keep your rules instead of wishing for riches.

37 Keep me from looking at worthless things. Let me live by your word.

38 Keep your promise to me, your servant, so you will be respected.

39 Take away the shame I fear, because your laws are good.

40 How I want to follow your orders. Give me life because of your goodness.

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

Thursday January 7, 2010 thought for the day

IT LOOKS LIKE THIS HERE TODAY!

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Everybody is somebody-

2-Mistakes are their own instructor-

3-It is impossible to give away patience, it is always returned-

4-By the time a man realizes his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he is wrong-

5-There is no such thing as a non working mother-

STRANGE THOUGHT-If you don't get everything you want, think of the things you don't get that you don't want-

I'VE LEARNED-Everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile-

DID YOU KNOW-President Millard Fillmore's mother feared he may have been mentally retarded-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How could Judas betray Jesus after all he had seen him do?

2-Was Judas born to be the betrayer of Jesus?

3-Why would people other than the disciple believe that Jesus had walked on the water of the sea of Galilee?

4-Was Jesus physically walking on the water or was he in a spirit state?

5-Was Jesus ever in a spirit state before his resurrection?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What king of Sidon gave his daughter Jezebel as a wife to Ahab?

Yesterdays's answer-The king of Arad (Numbers 21:1-3)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 119:25-32

25 I am about to die. Give me life, as you have promised.

26 I told you about my life, and you answered me. Teach me your demands.

27 Help me understand your orders. Then I will think about your miracles.

28 I am sad and tired. Make me strong again as you have promised.

29 Don't let me be dishonest; have mercy on me by helping me obey your teaching.

30 I have chosen the way of truth; I have obeyed your laws.

31 I hold on to your rules. Lord, do not let me be disgraced.

32 I will quickly obey your commands, because you have made me happy.

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

Wednesday January 6, 2010 thought for the day

PRETTY BUT VERY COLD!!

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-All things don't work for our good but in all things God works for the good of us-

2-God comes into my life not to change my neighbors, children or family, but to change me-

3-Spiritually speaking we hold up better under adversity than under prosperity-

4-Nothing helps depression like helping others-

5-Teach me, my God and King, in all things thee to see, and in anything I do to do it as for thee-

STRANGE THOUGHT-Don't listen to what your spouse says, listen to what they are saying-

I'VE LEARNED-Your spouse will never appreciate you as much as you think you deserve-

DID YOU KNOW-President John Tyler had fifteen children

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why would John the Baptist confront and criticize Herodias of divorcing her husband to marry her husband's brother?

2-How was Herodias such a powerful evil woman?

3-How did Herodias have so much power over her husband Heroes Antipas?

4-What happened to Herod Antipas, Hereodias and Salome after John"s beheading?

5-At the feeding of the 5000, how many were fed?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What king attacked the Israelites on their way into Canaan only to be completely destroyed later?

Yesterday's answer-Joram of Israel, Jehoshaphat of Judah, and the king of Edom (2 Kings 3:11-19)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 119:17-24

17 Do good to me, your servant, so I can live, so I can obey your word.

18 Open my eyes to see the miracles in your teaching.

19 I am a stranger on earth. Do not hide your commands from me.

20 I wear myself out with desire for your laws all the time.

21 You scold proud people; those who ignore your commands are cursed.

22 Don't let me be insulted and hated because I keep your rules.

23 Even if princes speak against me, I, your servant, will think about your demands.

24 Your rules give me pleasure; they give me good advice.

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