Monday September 10, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift-

2-You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down-

3-You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred-

4-You cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiative and independence-

5-No matter what you do, you cannot stop the aging process-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-I'm not too handy with tools.  I once caught my finger in a screwdriver-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Under everyone's hard shell, is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved-

 

DID YOU KNOW-A hockey puck is one inch thick-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How do you determine what parts of the Bible are to be taken literally and those that are not?

2-Since the Bible has been translated and retranslated many times, how much of the original writings meaning would have been lost?

3-If our bodies are to be resurrected, how can a cremated body be done so?

4-Why is the King James version of the Bible considered the "authorized version"?

5-Is the Christian life more than just living by faith?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who persuaded the clever woman of Tekoa to pretend to be a widow in order to play on David's sympathy?

Yesterday's answer-Jacob  Genesis 27:1-29

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY      Matthew 27:32-40

 ³² As the soldiers were going out of the city with Jesus, they forced a man from Cyrene, named Simon, to carry the cross for Jesus.³³ They all came to the place called Golgotha, which means the Place of the Skull.³⁴ The soldiers gave Jesus wine mixed with gall^[a] to drink. He tasted the wine but refused to drink it. ³⁵ When the soldiers had crucified him, they threw lots to decide who would get his clothes.^[b] 36 The soldiers sat there and continued watching him.³⁷ They put a sign above Jesus' head with a charge against him. It said: this is Jesus, the king of the Jews.³⁸ Two robbers were crucified beside Jesus, one on the right and the other on the left.³⁹ People walked by and insulted Jesus and shook their heads,⁴⁰saying, "You said you could destroy the Temple and build it again in three days. So save yourself! Come down from that cross if you are really the Son of God!"

Footnotes: Matthew 27:34 gall Probably a drink of wine mixed with drugs to help a person feel less pain.

1. Matthew 27:35 clothes Some Greek copies continue, "So what God said through the prophet came true, 'They divided my clothes among them, and they threw lots for my clothing.' " See Psalm 22:18.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father God, we thank You for our brothers and sisters who, because of Your redemptive love, share together in the work of furthering the kingdom of God. Thank you for those who see a need and are quick to respond. We also know of those who see the need but feel inadequate for the task. Would You empower and embolden them to take a step of faith by moving in the direction You’re leading to the point of commitment. We’re mindful of Tychicus’ example of faithfulness in his duties and his loving spirit toward Paul and his fellow servants. We also want to be faithful in our thoughts, our conversation, and our duties this day.  We pray to You through Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.

 

 

GREATLY BLESSED, HIGHLY FAVORED, IMPERFECT BUT FORGIVEN CHILD OF GOD-

Sunday September 9, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves while wise people are so full of doubts-

2-A kind word picks up a person when trouble weighs them down-

3-God's crumbs are better than the world's loaves-

4-You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich-

5-You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-I wear glasses, so does that mean that everything I see is an optical illusion?

 

I'VE LEARNED-It is the small daily happenings that make life so spectacular-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Kite flying is a professional sport in Thailand-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Eli the priest have other children living with him besides Samuel?

2-When Jesus died, the Bible says there was a great earthquake and many people came out of their graves. 

 Who were these people and where did this happen?

3-If there were those who came out of their graves at the time of Jesus death, why don't we know what happened

 to them and what effect it had on the living? 

4-Is there a difference in "raising from the dead" and "resurrection"?

5-What parts of the Bible are literal and what are allegorical?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What smooth skinned man disguised himself so well that he passed himself off as his hairy brother?

Yesterday's answer-Jeroboam    1 Kings 14:1-6

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Matthew 27:27-31

²⁷ The governor's soldiers took Jesus into the governor's palace, and they all gathered around him.²⁸ They took off his clothes and put a red robe on him.²⁹ Using thorny branches, they made a crown, put it on his head, and put a stick in his right hand. Then the soldiers bowed before Jesus and made fun of him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!"³⁰ They spat on Jesus. Then they took his stick and began to beat him on the head.³¹ After they finished, the soldiers took off the robe and put his own clothes on him again. Then they led him away to be crucified.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Jesus, You are the Solid Rock that keeps us anchored in this vast landscape of shifting sands. Our unfading hope is secured in Your finished work on the cross and our guide map is the inspired Holy Scriptures that make us wise unto salvation. Help us to resist the temptation to look further or to add to Your clearly prescribed plan for living a life that pleases You. We offer to You our lives as living sacrifices. May they be holy and pleasing to You. Amen.

 

 

 

 

 

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

Saturday September 8, 2011 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-If you are carrying your cross you don't have the strength to carry anything else-

2-If you are quick to listen and slow to speak, you will automatically be slow to anger-

3-Hurting people always hurt other people-

4-When we understand things, we are much more patient-

5-Jesus is God spilling out himself in a language man can understand-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-I want to become a vegetarian, but I'm, not sure I can quit eating meat cold turkey-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Money doesn't buy class-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Nearly all sumo wrestlers have flat feet and big bottoms-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can a person who says they love God, not obey him fully?

2-Is the placing of a "fleece" a way of trying to manipulate God?

3-Is the placing of a "fleece" a way of not making a decision?

4-What is an "Ephod"?

5-Did Hannah ever see Samuel again after giving him to Eli the priest to live with him?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What king's wife disguised herself in order to consult the prophet Ahijah?

Yesterday's answer-Sari, wife of Abram   Genesis 12:10-20

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Matthew 27:24-26

²⁴ When Pilate saw that he could do nothing about this and that a riot was starting, he took some water and washed his hands^[a] in front of the crowd. Then he said, "I am not guilty of this man's death. You are the ones who are causing it!"

 ²⁵ All the people answered, "We and our children will be responsible for his death."

 ²⁶ Then he set Barabbas free. But Jesus was beaten with whips and handed over to the soldiers to be crucified.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, we desire to have You lead us in the paths of righteousness that lead us in the way everlasting. Sometimes the next step we take is clearly visible and other times it is a step of faith as darkness seems to veil Your leading. As we earnestly pray we can trust You who stilled the tempest and turned darkness into light. We pray for discernment and a willing spirit to follow Your leading in all matters, no matter the outcome. Amen.

TODAY WILL NEVER COME AGAIN. BE A BLESSING. BE A FRIEND. ENCOURAGE SOMEONE. TAKE TIME TO CARE. LET YOUR WORDS AND ACTIONS HEAL AND NOT WOUND.

Friday September 7, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-It is through Jesus that God forgives you-

2-We often try to fix things with wd-40 and duct tape.  God did it with three nails-

3-Children are today's investment and tomorrows's dividend-

4-Love makes a good boss, jealousy and hate makes a bad one-

5-Conflict usually does not resolve itself.  Postponed conflict only gets worse-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-I paid my psychiatrist with a reality check-

 

I'VE LEARNED-We should be glad that God doesn't give us everything we ask for-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The national sport of Japan is sumo wrestling-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-The Bible says that God was grieved he had made saul.  Didn't he know what Saul as king would do?

2-How can a God of love also be a God of anger, wrath and judgement?

3-Did Jesus ever have a "free will"?

4-Does God love Jesus more than the humanity he created?

5-How do we become God's children?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who posed as her husband's sister while in Egypt?

Yesterday's answer-King Josiah  2 Chronicles 35:20-24

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Matthew 27:19-23

¹⁹ While Pilate was sitting there on the judge's seat, his wife sent this message to him: "Don't do anything to that man, because he is innocent. Today I had a dream about him, and it troubled me very much."

 ²⁰ But the leading priests and elders convinced the crowd to ask for Barabbas to be freed and for Jesus to be killed.

 ²¹ Pilate said, "I have Barabbas and Jesus. Which do you want me to set free for you?"

   The people answered, "Barabbas."

 ²² Pilate asked, "So what should I do with Jesus, the one called the Christ?"

   They all answered, "Crucify him!"

 ²³ Pilate asked, "Why? What wrong has he done?"

   But they shouted louder, "Crucify him!"

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, we enjoy positive results and favorable comments when we do good. But there are many times that we do good or take a position, in accordance to the Bible, that results in our being ridiculed, mocked and even persecuted. Would You enlarge the importance of eternity in our hearts so that we don’t become weary of doing good and always expect reward here and now. Help us to remember, in many instances, the proper time that we reap a harvest will not be on this side but on the other side of eternity. Above all, remind us through Your Holy Spirit, that we choose to do good because it pleases You. May the fulfillment of pleasing You be of much greater importance than pleasing or impressing those among us. We pray this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

SMILE, LAUGH, FORGIVE, BELIEVE AND LOVE, OVER AND OVER AGAIN!

Thursday September 6, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Everyday you should reach out and touch someone with love-

2-In the lonely hours of a man's great trials, nobody's words mean more to him than his wife's encouraging words-

3-If you truly love someone, even  if they have wronged you, it is possible to look beyond their faults and accept them and forgive them-

4-When we allow God's Spirit to dwell in us, we take on his nature-

5-Once you personally know that God loves and forgives you, it becomes much easier to love and forgive others-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-I may not be a great artist, but I am good at drawing a blank-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Life is like a roll of toilet paper, the closer you get to the end, the faster it goes-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Badminton used to be called "Poona"-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Could the human part of Jesus ever have had a lustful thought?

2-What is the reason and purpose of God?

3-Did God provide only one way to him?

4-What keeps us from hearing God?

5-Does God have complete foreknowledge about everything?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who disguised himself while going to battle against the forces of Pharaoh Neco of Egypt?

Yesterday's answer-David  1 Samuel 21:12-22:1

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Matthew  27:15-18

 ¹⁵ Every year at the time of Passover the governor would free one prisoner whom the people chose. ¹⁶ At that time there was a man in prison, named Barabbas,^[a] who was known to be very bad. ¹⁷ When the people gathered at Pilate's house, Pilate said, "Whom do you want me to set free: Barabbas^[b] or Jesus who is called the Christ?" ¹⁸ Pilate knew that they turned Jesus in to him because they were jealous.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, sometimes we are frustrated by what little we have to offer others when we compare ourselves with those who are greatly talented or those who have a special way with words, or even those who may have financial resources to bless others in ways that we cannot. But we are not limited in reaching out to one who may be looking for a reason to smile or to the one who simply needs a helping hand. We pray for the prompting of the Holy Spirit to show us ways that we can encourage those around us so that it will be passed on to others as well. We pray for this through Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.

 

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

Wednesday September 5, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

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

2-If you pursue happiness, it will elude you.  If you focus on the needs of others and doing the best you can, it will find you-

3-Whenever I decide something with kindness I usually make the right decision-

4-everyone can use a prayer-

5-Even when I have a pain I don't have to be one-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-If you don't set a goal, you will never reach it-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult-

 

DID YOU KNOW-There are two sports in which the team has to move backwards to win-tug of war and rowing-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why did God chose the Hebrew people as the ones through whom Jesus would be sent?

2-Did Jesus have to be born a Jew?

3-Did God provide a way to heaven for peoples who never heard about Jesus?

4-Is there any effect of prayer for the soul of someone who has already died?

5-What happens to the prayers for someone's salvation who never accepted Jesus as savior?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who pretended to be a madman in order to escape from King Ashish?

Yesterday's answer-Leah   Genesis 29:21-25

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Matthew 27:11-14

¹¹ Jesus stood before Pilate the governor, and Pilate asked him, "Are you the king of the Jews?"

   Jesus answered, "Those are your words."

 ¹² When the leading priests and the elders accused Jesus, he said nothing.

 ¹³ So Pilate said to Jesus, "Don't you hear them accusing you of all these things?"

 ¹⁴ But Jesus said nothing in answer to Pilate, and Pilate was very surprised at this.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

August 14, 2012

Father, all wisdom, knowledge, and understanding needed for life and godliness is contained in the Holy Scriptures. Help us to be careful, attentive students of the Word, ever learning, and always applying that which the prophets of old and disciples of Christ have revealed to us through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. That which shines so brightly on the horizon of our lives today will someday fade and vanish away, but the Word of our God stands forever and is demonstrated in our lives for all eternity. Amen.


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

Tuesday September 4, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Evil flourishes because good people allow their differences to divide them instead of allowing the things on which they agree to unite them-

2-Prayer is a dialogue not a monologue-

3-Righteousness cannot be legislated.  Kindness, understanding and love must come from the heart, not as a dutiful response to a law-

4-No amount of willpower can instantly overcome deep seated resentment or hatred, it is only through understanding how much God loves you-

5-Life sometimes gives you a second chance-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Everything has beauty but not everyone sees it-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand-

 

DID YOU KNOW-In the United States, more Frisbee discs are sold each year than baseballs, basketballs, and footballs combined-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is the oldest civilization on earth?

2-Do the roots of all peoples whoever lived go back to Adam and Eve?

3-Where do racial skin colors originate from?

4-How did all the land areas of the earth become populated especially those separated by large oceans?

5-Were the Old Testament Israelites the original peoples of earth?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who fooled Jacob by posing as his sister?

Yesterday's answer-Saul   1 Samuel 28:8

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Matthew 27:3-10

 ³ Judas, the one who had given Jesus to his enemies, saw that they had decided to kill Jesus. Then he was very sorry for what he had done. So he took the thirty silver coins back to the priests and the leaders,⁴ saying, "I sinned; I handed over to you an innocent man."

   The leaders answered, "What is that to us? That's your problem, not ours."

 ⁵ So Judas threw the money into the Temple. Then he went off and hanged himself.

 ⁶ The leading priests picked up the silver coins in the Temple and said, "Our law does not allow us to keep this money with the Temple money, because it has paid for a man's death."⁷ So they decided to use the coins to buy Potter's Field as a place to bury strangers who died in Jerusalem.⁸ That is why that field is still called the Field of Blood.⁹ So what Jeremiah the prophet had said came true: "They took thirty silver coins. That is how little the Israelites thought he was worth. ¹⁰ They used those thirty silver coins to buy the potter's field, as the Lord commanded me."

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, thank You for speaking to us through Your Word, other believers, and through serious events in our lives. You beamed Your searchlight from the portals of heaven to show us how lost we were. We’re tremendously blessed to know that celestial beings held a celebration in heaven when we  chose to be Your followers. Though misplacing material things leads to time lost and great frustration, misplacing our faith leads to error and eternal damnation. Father, You’ve shown us the way and instructed us, “This is the way; walk in it.” Help us to seek out others who’ve yet to find the way so that they too will follow You and cause rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents. We pray this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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

Monday September 3, 2012 thought for the day

Dear readers--Sunday morning my personal telephone, my business telephone and my internet service all were not working.  It was as a result of the rain we had over the previous 2 or 3 days (this has happened before).  This morning on this Labor Day holiday i called my telephone provider and told them what i just have told you.  Well, in 5 hours there was someone here to fix the problem and fix it they did.  I got back all my goodies and can now communicate again.  Sorry for the no postings but i should be back on line tomorrow again.  See you then---jasper

Saturday September 1, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-No one is ever truly happy with a heavy heart, a troubled mind, a discouraged spirit and an unsaved soul-

2-Mankind cannot be fulfilled when enslaved by aggression and tyranny or overworked and exploited-

3-Even though not all will listen or respond or be saved, we have the message of God and his love to everyone we meet-

4-Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God's grace and your best days are never so good that you are beyond the reach of God's grace-

5-Some people talk about heaven being so far away but it is within speaking distance of those who belong there-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Loving your body only when it is perfect is like loving your children only when they are well behaved-

 

I'VE LEARNED--Normal is just a setting on the dryer, not a standard to live by-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Captain Matthew Webb of England was the first to swim the English Channel using the breast stroke-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Didn't Jesus know that the admonishment given to the healed people to not tell anyone was impossible to do?

2-From what part of God does mercy come from?

3-How is mercy and forgiveness related?

4-Why does God show mercy?

5-Why did God send Jesus to earth 2000 years ago and not many thousands of years earlier in history?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What king disguised himself in order to consul with a sorceress?

Yesterday's answer-Shimei    2 Samuel 16:5-8

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     Matthew 26:69-75

⁶⁹ At that time, as Peter was sitting in the courtyard, a servant girl came to him and said, "You also were with Jesus of Galilee."

 ⁷⁰ But Peter said to all the people there that he was never with Jesus. He said, "I don't know what you are talking about."

 ⁷¹ When he left the courtyard and was at the gate, another girl saw him. She said to the people there, "This man was with Jesus of Nazareth."

 ⁷² Again, Peter said he was never with him, saying, "I swear I don't know this man Jesus!"

 ⁷³ A short time later, some people standing there went to Peter and said, "Surely you are one of those who followed Jesus. The way you talk shows it."

 ⁷⁴ Then Peter began to place a curse on himself and swear, "I don't know the man." At once, a rooster crowed. ⁷⁵ And Peter remembered what Jesus had told him: "Before the rooster crows, you will say three times that you don't know me." Then Peter went outside and cried painfully.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, would You help me to be quick to listen, slow to speak and eager to observe that which You want to show me. As I read Your Word, may it not be simply out of duty or habit. Intensify my hunger for Your hidden treasures that can only be found as I dig deeper into the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God. Open my mind, my heart, my ears and my eyes to spiritual insights that bring understanding, acceptance, and gratitude for Your work in my life. Lord, open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in Your Law.  Amen.

TODAY WILL NEVER COME AGAIN. BE A BLESSING. BE A FRIEND. ENCOURAGE SOMEONE. TAKE TIME TO CARE. LET YOUR WORDS AND ACTIONS HEAL AND NOT WOUND.

Friday August 31, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-The past should be a guiding post not a hitching post-

2-It is not how far you fall but how high you bounce-

3-Look at life through the windshield not the rear view mirror-

4-God's eternal kingdom of love has conquered peoples eternal spirit for greater and longer lasting 

 than mere worldly empires of the sword or gun-

5-A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-What would life be like if your pants really did catch fire every time you lied-

 

I'VE LEARNED-No matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with-

 

DID YOU KNOW-A top freestyle swimmer achieves a speed of only four miles per hour.  Fish, in contrast have been clocked at sixty eight miles per hour-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why is the story of the woman with a blood issue and Jairus' daughter in the same healing story?

2-When the woman with a blood issue was healed by touching Jesus' garment he said "Power has gone out of me".  What did he feel?

3-Did power go out of Jesus every time he healed someone?

4-After it was reported to Jairus that his daughter had died, did he still believe Jesus could heal her?

5-Why did Jesus tell those he healed not to tell anyone else?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who pelted King David with stones while telling him what a violent king he was?

Yesterday's answer-Goliath    1 Samuel 17:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Matthew 26:63-68

   Again the high priest said to Jesus, "I command you by the power of the living God: Tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God."

 ⁶⁴ Jesus answered, "Those are your words. But I tell you, in the future you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of God, the Powerful One, and coming on clouds in the sky."

 ⁶⁵ When the high priest heard this, he tore his clothes and said, "This man has said things that are against God! We don't need any more witnesses; you all heard him say these things against God.⁶⁶ What do you think?"

   The people answered, "He should die."

 ⁶⁷ Then the people there spat in Jesus' face and beat him with their fists. Others slapped him.⁶⁸ They said, "Prove to us that you are a prophet, you Christ! Tell us who hit you!"

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, we who find the answers to life in the Scriptures have also found the peace that comes with knowing Jesus as our Saviour. There is a restlessness and unending struggle for those who set out to rewrite that which has already been written for all time; the manual for all people of every nation, inspired by the Holy Spirit. We thank You for the Bible, Your holy instructions that teach, inspire, and give us faith for that which we don’t understand or have not yet experienced. The cross is foolishness to those who don’t believe, but for us who place our trust in Your plan for our salvation, cherish the old rugged cross so despised by the world. Keep us faithful and trusting until all is fully revealed in Your divine time. Amen.

SMILE, LAUGH, FORGIVE, BELIEVE AND LOVE, OVER AND OVER AGAIN!

Thursday August 30, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-You develop a servants heart when you are willing to do anything-

2-If you can't say nice things about your friends, you should get new friends-

3-Courtesy is contagious-

4-Tell me who your heroes are and I'll tell you how you'll turn out to be-

5-Money is an excellent servant but a horrible master-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Sometimes it takes a good fall to know where you really stand-

 

I'VE LEARNED-I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help them in some other way-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The city of Denver was chosen to host and then refused the 1976 Winter Olympics-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Jesus ever stay where he wasn't wanted?

2-Why were the people of Gadara so disturbed at seeing the formerly demon possessed man sane and in his right mind?

3-Was Jesus concerned that his destiny would get off schedule?

4-What ever happened to the demon possessed man called Legend after he was made clean of demons?

5-For how long a period of time did Jesus speak or teach in the synagogue?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who carried a staff that was as big as a weaver's beam?

Yesterday's answer-Samson   Judges 15:15

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     Matthew 26:57-63

⁵⁷ Those people who arrested Jesus led him to the house of Caiaphas, the high priest, where the teachers of the law and the elders were gathered. ⁵⁸ Peter followed far behind to the courtyard of the high priest's house, and he sat down with the guards to see what would happen to Jesus.

 ⁵⁹ The leading priests and the whole Jewish council tried to find something false against Jesus so they could kill him.⁶⁰Many people came and told lies about him, but the council could find no real reason to kill him. Then two people came and said,⁶¹ "This man said, 'I can destroy the Temple of God and build it again in three days.' "

 ⁶² Then the high priest stood up and said to Jesus, "Aren't you going to answer? Don't you have something to say about their charges against you?"⁶³ But Jesus said nothing.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, we know that none of us are 100% humble, for we are clothed in these mortal, fallible bodies. But we do know that Jesus is the model of One completely humble in His humanity and divinity. He did not consider equality with You, our Father, something to be grasped but took on His personhood as a man and became obedient to death on the cross. We look to Him as the supreme example of humility and obedience. As we clothe ourselves in Your righteousness we can overcome the pride that is ever before us. We recognize that no good thing can come from us, but all that is good comes from You. Remind us daily that the attitude of gratitude is the antidote for feelings of pride. When we acknowledge that everything we have and all that we are is due to Your merciful blessings we are humbled and grateful to You, the Giver of every good and perfect gift. Amen.

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

Wednesday August 29, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Teachers open the door, you enter by yourself-

2-To know the road ahead, ask those coming back-

3-When you drink water, remember the spring-

4-Great opportunities often disguise themselves as small tasks-

5-The little things in life determine the big things-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-I am not okay but I will be fine-

 

I'VE LEARNED-There may be a retirement age at work but there is no retirement age in life-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Olympic badminton rules say that the birdie has to have exactly fourteen feathers-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was there a reason there were so many demons in the possessed man?

2-What happens to the demons who come out of a possessed person?

3-Can demons possess an animal as they do a person?

4-Why did Jesus want to heal the demon possessed man when he didn't ask for deliverance?

5-What happened to the 6000 demons who entered the 2000 pigs?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who killed  a thousand men with the jawbone of an ass?

Yesterday's answer-Saul   1 Samuel 31:3

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Matthew 26:51-56

⁵¹ When that happened, one of Jesus' followers reached for his sword and pulled it out. He struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his ear.

 ⁵² Jesus said to the man, "Put your sword back in its place. All who use swords will be killed with swords. ⁵³ Surely you know I could ask my Father, and he would give me more than twelve armies of angels. ⁵⁴ But it must happen this way to bring about what the Scriptures say."

 ⁵⁵ Then Jesus said to the crowd, "You came to get me with swords and clubs as if I were a criminal. Every day I sat in the Temple teaching, and you did not arrest me there. ⁵⁶ But all these things have happened so that it will come about as the prophets wrote." Then all of Jesus' followers left him and ran away.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, we have been given a trust and desire to prove ourselves faithful in all areas of our lives as evidenced in our responsibilities carried out here on earth.  Being a faithful steward of all that is entrusted to us involves sacrifice, humbleness, repentance, and obedience which does not come easily, but is nevertheless required. As we walk steadily with You and prayerfully apply Scriptural principles we will be found faithful. We look to You in prayer and come to You through Jesus Christ our Lord in whose name we pray. Amen.

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

Tuesday August 28, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Don't get into your own business unless you like to smile-

2-Each generation will reap what the previous generation has sown-

3-Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, teach him to fish and you'll feed him for a lifetime-

4-If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will avoid a hundred days of sorrow-

5-If you don't want anyone to know, don't do it-

STRANGE THOUGHT-There are three kinds of people-those who are immovable, those who are movable, and those who move-

I'VE LEARNED-You should never say no to a gift from a child-

DID YOU KNOW-The five Olympic rings represent the continents-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was Jesus ever fearful or afraid?

2-How did the demon possessed man know that Jesus was "the son of the most high God"?

3-Was the demon possessed man called legend really possessed by 6000 demons?

4-How does a demon possess a person?

5-Where do demons reside in a possessed person?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What king was critically wounded by Philistine arrows?

Yesterday's answer-Out in the fields  Genesis 4:8

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     Matthew 26:47-50

⁴⁷ While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve apostles, came up. With him were many people carrying swords and clubs who had been sent from the leading priests and the Jewish elders of the people. ⁴⁸ Judas had planned to give them a signal, saying, "The man I kiss is Jesus. Arrest him."⁴⁹ At once Judas went to Jesus and said, "Greetings, Teacher!" and kissed him.

 ⁵⁰ Jesus answered, "Friend, do what you came to do."

   Then the people came and grabbed Jesus and arrested him.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, Your mercy endures to all generations. Your truths are timeless and Your provisions are abundant to those who call upon your name. Help us to declare Your faithfulness to our own generation and to the generations that follow. Thank you for our ancestors who proclaimed Your faithfulness to their children who in turn passed on spiritual truths to us. And we now have the blessing and responsibility of proclaiming Your faithfulness to our children. Generation by generation we proclaim the salvation that comes through faith in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.”

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

Monday August 27, 2012 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-A bit of fragrance clings to the hand that gives flowers-

2-A diamond with a flaw is worth more than a pebble without an imperfection-

3-A child's life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark-

4-A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor a man perfected without abrasions-

5-Dig the well before you are thirsty-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-There is no mechanical problem so difficult that it cannot be solved by brute strength and ignorance-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Being kind is more important than being right-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Tug of war was an Olympic event between 1900 and 1920-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is there any sure way we can tell who is "good" or "evil" in this life?

2-What is the "kingdom of heaven" that Jesus talked about so much?

3-Why did the human Jesus need rest?

4-What did Jesus mean by saying "the secrets of the kingdom of Heaven are given to those who know, but not for those who are unbelieving enemies?

5-Was Jesus strength and endurance limited?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Where did Cain kill Abel?

Yesterday's answer-Ishmael    2 Kings 25:25

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY      Matthew 26:42-46

 ⁴² Then Jesus went away a second time and prayed, "My Father, if it is not possible for this painful thing to be taken from me, and if I must do it, I pray that what you want will be done."

 ⁴³ Then he went back to his followers, and again he found them asleep, because their eyes were heavy.⁴⁴ So Jesus left them and went away and prayed a third time, saying the same thing.

 ⁴⁵ Then Jesus went back to his followers and said, "Are you still sleeping and resting? The time has come for the Son of Man to be handed over to sinful people. ⁴⁶ Get up, we must go. Look, here comes the man who has turned against me."

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, we marvel at the miracles Jesus performed, as recorded in the New Testament. Taking a young boy’s small lunch and feeding 5,000 men along with their wives and families is beyond our imagination. And then to have leftovers from such a setting is amazing. Just as the disciples and the crowd learned so much about Jesus through His feeding of the crowd we too learn that nothing is impossible with You. We also learn from this story that You are a resourceful God when Jesus instructed that the leftovers be collected rather than tossed. Help us to be good stewards of all that You provide for us showing us how to be creative and generous toward others as well. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

GREATLY BLESSED, HIGHLY FAVORED, IMPERFECT BUT FORGIVEN CHILD OF GOD-