Sunday October 11, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Blessed are those who know what they are on earth to do and do it-

2-It is hard to see God through feelings of pain-

3-When you can't find God, trust him anyway-

4-Christians can endure their journey because they know their destination-

5-God never said the journey would be easy but he did say the arrival would be worth it-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Head butt-

 

I'VE LEARNED-We can't expect God to come to our rescue when we cause our own problems through bad choices or behavior-

 

DID YOU KNOW-A can of diet coke will float in water, while a can of regular coke sinks-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Who was the author of the book of Mark.  Jesus had no disciple named Mark.  Could it be John Mark who was with Paul?  Could it be an unknown Christian named Mark who drew on a large number of traditions in order to compose his organized narrative?

2-Why weren't all the books of the New Testament put in order by date written?

3-It is thought that the book of Mark was the first Gospel written.  If so, why wasn't it listed first?

4-Was the book of Matthew written by the disciple named Matthew (the tax collector) or an unknown later author?

5-Why was the book of John inserted between the two books Luke wrote-Luke and Acts?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Where is this commonly used phrase found in the Bible-"Wolf in Sheep's clothing"?

Answer for today       Matthew

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY      Luke 11:33-36

³³ “No one lights a lamp and puts it in a secret place or under a bowl, but on a lampstand so the people who come in can see. ³⁴ Your eye is a light for the body. When your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light. But when your eyes are evil, your whole body will be full of darkness. ³⁵ So be careful not to let the light in you become darkness. ³⁶ If your whole body is full of light, and none of it is dark, then you will shine bright, as when a lamp shines on you.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

“O Lord of The Harvest, send out workers into Your harvest field.” So much spiritual work awaits those whose hearts are drawn to eternal truths, to God’s commands, and to Christ’s provision of salvation. Lord, You are not willing that any should perish but that all would have eternal life through Christ Jesus who gave His all that we might have forgiveness of sins and a home in heaven for all eternity. We are confident that You will equip those who have replied, “Yes, I will be a worker of the spiritual harvest by sharing the gospel with those who have not yet heard the claims of the gospel.” I can do all things through Christ who enables me in such a worthy endeavor. Amen.


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

Saturday October 10, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-When all hell breaks loose, all heaven draws near-

2-Never interpret our numbness for God's absence-

3-There is only so much sand in the hourglass-

4-When programs take priority over people, people lose-

5-We need to say no to the important so we can say yes to the vital-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Hands off management-

 

I'VE LEARNED-How we respond to critics, determines whether or not we grow in wisdom-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Coca-Cola was originally green-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was the early Christian community a big happy family or were they divided over just what to believe?

2-Why was there such division in the early church fathers over what should be considered "God's Word"?

3-Who was the first person to list all 27 books of our present New Testament?

4-Why did it take over 300 years after Jesus died for the New Testament to be assembled?

5-Are there Christian groups that don't have 27 books in the New Testament?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Where is this commonly used phrase found in the bible --"the skin of my teeth"?

Answer for today    Job

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 11:31-32

³¹ On the Judgment Day the Queen of the South^[a] will stand up with the people who live now. She will show they are guilty, because she came from far away to listen to Solomon’s wise teaching. And I tell you that someone greater than Solomon is here. ³² On the Judgment Day the people of Nineveh will stand up with the people who live now, and they will show that you are guilty. When Jonah preached to them, they were sorry and changed their lives. And I tell you that someone greater than Jonah is here.

Footnotes:

1. 11:31 Queen of the South The Queen of Sheba. She traveled a thousand miles to learn God’s wisdom from Solomon. Read 1 Kings 10:1–3.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, we need our minds stirred up by those things which are true, honorable, right and pure. Stimulate our minds to wholesome thinking as we consider Your Word which not only purifies us within, but also guides us as we develop godly character. Help us to maintain a teachable heart that is open to a fresh perspective on ancient truth but is also blessed when we receive the reminders of truths well established from the beginning of time. Remind us often that our words and actions give us opportunity to bring You glory as we reflect Your image. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.


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

Friday October 9, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Solitude and no service equals selfishness-

2-When energy intended to be used outside is used inside the result is an explosion-

3-We often forget strengths and point out weaknesses-

4-Nothing restores perspective better than a trip to the emergency room-

5-Remarkable things often occur in unremarkable situations- 

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-When those called to fish, don't fish, they fight-

 

I'VE LEARNED-When we help the poor, God accepts our help as if we had offered it directly to him-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Earl Dean developed the bottle design for Coca-Cola-

 

5 THINGS I WANTED TO KNOW

1-Over what period of time were the New Testament books written?

2-When was the first New Testament book written and when was the last one written?  Which books were they?

3-Why are there questions about the identities of writers, place of writing and dates of composition for so many New Testament books?

4-When did the concept of a "New Testament" take place?

5-Why were most of the Gnostic Gospel writings rejected by the early church fathers as illegitimate?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What book in the Old Testament, mostly history and part law, gets quoted the tenth most times with 73 references?

Answer for today     Numbers

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 11:29-30

²⁹ As the crowd grew larger, Jesus said, “The people who live today are evil. They want to see a miracle for a sign, but no sign will be given them, except the sign of Jonah.^{[a] 30} As Jonah was a sign for those people who lived in Nineveh, the Son of Man will be a sign for the people of this time.

Footnotes:

1. 11:29 sign of Jonah Jonah’s three days in the fish are like Jesus’ three days in the tomb. See Matthew 12:40.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, in this depraved generation, darkness is sweeping across the land. At one time morality and virtuous behavior was applauded, but we now live in a time where good is called evil and evil is called good. Those who uphold Biblical truths are seen as archaic, old-fashioned, unenlightened, and even backward. May we not be confused by where the line crosses Your perfect will for our lives. We know in our hearts that teachings or lifestyles that defy Your holy Word is evil, not good. Enable us to “speak Your Word with great boldness” like Peter on the Day of Pentecost. May we not be intimidated or allow ourselves to be bullied into a position that contradicts that which is revealed in Your Holy Word. We rely on the power of Your Holy Spirit to live out our lives in a way that honors You. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.


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

Thursday October 8, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The same voice that stilled the storm on the sea of Galilee can still the storm in your life-

2-There are times when life's conductor stops the drums and only the flute is allowed to play-

3-God became a man in order to convince man to trust God-

4-God sees our faults and failures but he also sees our value-

5-God's goodness comes from his nature not by our worthiness-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Government organization-

 

I'VE LEARNED-A blameless life is far more valuable than wealth, but most people don't act as if they believe this-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Only two people in the world know the secret recipe for Coca-Cola-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Many early Christians expected the "second coming" of Jesus to happen any day.  Should we still do that today?

2-Had the letters sent by Paul been kept so that they could be collected and copied?

3-Many of the New Testament books began in the oral tradition by being passed on from generation to generation.  When were they finally written down?

4-Since there are no originals of the epistles and gospels to copy from, how can we be sure the copies are authentic with no copying errors or additions made afterward?

5-There are thousands of hand copied versions of fairly early New Testament documents.  I'm sure they are all not exact duplicates.  So which ones are correct?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What book, probably one of the least read Old Testament books, gets quoted the ninth most times in the New Testament?

Answer for today       Leviticus 

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY       Luke 11:27-28

²⁷ As Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd called out to Jesus, “Blessed is the mother who gave birth to you and nursed you.”

²⁸ But Jesus said, “No, blessed are those who hear the teaching of God and obey it.”

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, help me to store this vital Scripture today; “a righteous man will be remembered forever.” When I’m tempted to compromise my integrity in exchange for ungodly choices may this Scripture ring alarm bells in my heart and mind. Let its truth persuade me to say “no” to ungodliness and worldly passions so that I can live a self-controlled, upright and godly life in this present age, for Your way is the best and lasting way.


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

Wednesday October 7, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You don't have to speak to encourage-

2-We have the power to change anothers life by the words we speak-

3-God loves you simply because he has chosen to-

4-The lack of your love does not diminish God's love for you-

5-Love is a fruit-the first fruit of the "fruits of the spirit"-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Good grief-

 

I'VE LEARNED-A truly brave person does not look for chances to prove it-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The formula for Coca-Cola was created by pharmacist John Pemberton-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is the reason for Jesus' absence from traditional written history outside the Bible?

2-Since the authorship of so many books of the Bible are not clearly identified, could any of the books not be authentic?

3-Who was Joseph Ben Matthias?

4-Who was Flavius Josephus?

5-Why was there no one recording the events of Jesus and his disciples and followers during Jesus' life?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What book in the Old Testament, a book by one of the later prophets, gets quoted the eighth most times in the New Testament?

Answer for the day     Jeremiah

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 11:24-26

²⁴ “When an evil spirit comes out of a person, it travels through dry places, looking for a place to rest. But when it finds no place, it says, ‘I will go back to the house I left.’ ²⁵ And when it comes back, it finds that house swept clean and made neat. ²⁶ Then the evil spirit goes out and brings seven other spirits more evil than it is, and they go in and live there. So the person has even more trouble than before.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, depending on the state of our hearts we view the Scriptures about death or the return of Your Son in dread, as a warning or as a welcoming. We prepare our hearts by trusting You and asking You for the forgiveness of sins and inviting You to reign in our lives. We pray for those we love that they too will make spiritual preparations for their death or to be ready for the trumpet sound when the dead in Christ rise first and then we who believe will be caught up to meet Jesus in the skies. We have been warned, let us be prepared, and welcome with great anticipation the time when we will transition or at the second coming of our Lord.  We lift up our heads as our redemption draws near.  Amen.


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

Tuesday October 6, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Not everything done in the name of Christ should be attributed to Christianity-

2-There is a difference in cultural and authentic Christianity-

3-Christianity gives us a revaluation of the meaning of life-

4-Misconceptions about faith often open the door to doubts because they can create false expectations or misunderstandings about God-

5-Right or wrong we define ourselves through other peoples eyes-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Genuine imitation

 

I'VE LEARNED-We all need friends who will stick close, listen, care and offer help when it is needed in good times and bad.

 

DID YOU KNOW-Coca-Cola was first served at Jacob's Pharmacy in Atlanta in 1886 for only five cents a glass-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-The Gospels are divinely inspired.  Are they also works of history, biography or personal memoirs?

2-During what period of time was the New Testament written?

3-During the last many centuries why have there been so many book burning's inspired by Christianity?

4-Which New Testament books were written first-the Epistles or the Gospels?

5-Were any of the Epistle writers related to Jesus?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What Old Testament book with many visions in it, gets quoted the seventh most times in the New Testament?

Answer for today       Daniel

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Luke 11:21-23

²¹ “When a strong person with many weapons guards his own house, his possessions are safe. ²² But when someone stronger comes and defeats him, the stronger one will take away the weapons the first man trusted and will give away the possessions.

²³ “Anyone who is not with me is against me, and anyone who does not work with me is working against me.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, help me not to be anxious about perplexing matters before me, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, I want to present my requests to You so that Your peace which surpasses human understanding will guard my heart and my mind in Christ Jesus. Keep my eyes on Jesus who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life because that is the way to You, our Heavenly Father.  In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.


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

Monday October 5, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The ultimate sin-rejection of God, the ultimate punishment-everlasting separation from God-

2-The longer people live separated from God, the less likely they are able to exercise their free choice and place their trust in him-

3-We should never decide what is true based on what we like or don't like-

4-Hell is not a place of people who just didn't believe the right way but those who defy their creator and want their own way-

5-Confession should be one of the hallmarks of a Christian-admit fault, seek forgiveness and endeavor to change our way-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Friendly fire-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Better to be poor than a liar-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Fanta Orange is the third largest selling soft drink in the world-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why does most information about Jesus come from second or third hand sources?

2-Was Jesus primarily a preacher or teacher?

3-When was Jesus first called the "Christ"?

4-Is the word "Christ" a name for Jesus or a title bestowed on him?  Which is the correct way to address Jesus-"Jesus Christ" or "Jesus the Christ"?

5-Why are there some remarkable differences in the four gospels about the life of Jesus?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What book, a long book of prophecy in the Old Testament  gets quoted the sixth most times in the New Testament with 141 references?

Answer for today     Ezekiel

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 11:14-20

¹⁴ One time Jesus was sending out a demon who could not talk. When the demon came out, the man who had been unable to speak, then spoke. The people were amazed. ¹⁵ But some of them said, “Jesus uses the power of Beelzebul, the ruler of demons, to force demons out of people.”

¹⁶ Other people, wanting to test Jesus, asked him to give them a sign from heaven. ¹⁷ But knowing their thoughts, he said to them, “Every kingdom that is divided against itself will be destroyed. And a family that is divided against itself will not continue. ¹⁸ So if Satan is divided against himself, his kingdom will not continue. You say that I use the power of Beelzebul to force out demons. ¹⁹ But if I use the power of Beelzebul to force out demons, what power do your people use to force demons out? So they will be your judges. ²⁰ But if I use the power of God to force out demons, then the kingdom of God has come to you.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Father, we know that it’s not the one who runs the swiftest, nor the one who runs for just a day, but the one who endures to the end that will be saved. Help us to remain steady, and consistent, being joyful in hope, patient in affliction and faithful in prayer. We grow anxious and fearful regarding our loved ones who are not following in the ways of the Lord. We pray that they will submit their will to Yours, Lord, for it is the only certain hope for today and absolute hope for all eternity. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

 

 

 

 

MAY YOU HAVE ENOUGH HAPPINESS TO MAKE YOU SWEET, ENOUGH TRIALS TO MAKE YOU STRONG, ENOUGH SORROW TO KEEP YOU HUMAN AND ENOUGH HOPE TO MAKE YOU HAPPY-

Sunday October 4, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Good works have a place as a demonstration of receiving God's forgiveness but not as a merit badge of having earned it-

2-Often, something we like isn't the right thing to do and often the right thing isn't pleasurable-

3-Hell is the final place for those who refuse to live for the purpose for which they were created-

4-God allows people to suffer the natural consequences of the attitudes they have chosen to have-

5-Peoples character is not formed by major decisions but by the thousands of little choices made every day-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Found missing

 

I'VE LEARNED-It is wrong for us to treat the less fortunate with contempt and arrogance-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The citrus soda 7-Up was created in 1929.  The 7 was selected because the original containers were seven ounces.  "Up" indicated the directions of the bubbles.

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Who were the first people to remove the Apocrypha books from their Bible?

2-Did Jesus speak Greek as well as Aramaic?

3-Was the name "Christ" a Jewish or Greek name?

4-Could Jesus write.  If so, did he leave any personal history.  If not, why not?

5-Why was there no physical description of the man Jesus?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What Old Testament book, more law than history, gets quoted the fifth most times in the New Testament with 208 times?

Answer for today    Deuteronomy

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Luke 11:9-13

⁹ So I tell you, ask, and God will give to you. Search, and you will find. Knock, and the door will open for you. ¹⁰ Yes, everyone who asks will receive. The one who searches will find. And everyone who knocks will have the door opened. ¹¹ If your children ask for^[a] a fish, which of you would give them a snake instead? ¹² Or, if your children ask for an egg, would you give them a scorpion? ¹³ Even though you are bad, you know how to give good things to your children. How much more your heavenly Father will give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”

Footnotes:

1. 11:11 for Some Greek copies include the phrase “for bread, which of you would give them a stone, or if they ask for . . . ”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, You sent Jesus to be the Light of the world, and He now sends us out as redeemed messengers in the places where we live. Some of those places are very dark and we’re afraid to share the message of light and truth because we feel inadequate, unworthy, and unprepared to convey such a wondrous message. But in holding back we fail to introduce others to You whose searchlight from the Holy Spirit guides us into all truths, delivers us from the evil one, and sets our feet upon a firm rock. We know that it is not by our might or power that we are able to shine like stars in the universe, but it is through Your Spirit that we can lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever. Amen.


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

Saturday October 3, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-If God gave everyone what they truly deserve, no one would get to heaven-

2-We often try to claim goodness by comparing ourselves to others-

3-If hell is the absence of God, then for me to live with the absence of God is to be already on the road to hell-

4-There is sorrow in delayed salvation because your tears are tears of what was lost before you came to God-

5-One of the hard truths of the scriptures is to understand that we do not earn our way to heaven-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Extinct life-

 

I'VE LEARNED-One who has unreliable friends comes to ruin-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Carbonated water is the main ingredient in soda pop-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-If the Song of Solomon is classified as a love poem, is it an erotic love poem?

2-The book of Solomon does not mention God, doesn't deal with laws, prophecy or religion.  How did such a sexual poem with erotic imagery and not overly concerned with marriage make it into the Bible in the first place?

3-What was the last book written to be accepted onto Hebrew cannon?

4-Who wrote the book of Daniel?

5-For the first four centuries after Jesus, the Apocrypha books were accepted as holy by early Christians.  Why did that change?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What book part narrative and part law in the Old Testament gets the quoted fourth most times in the New Testament with 250 references?

Answer for the day     Exodus

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY       Luke 11:5-8

⁵ Then Jesus said to them, “Suppose one of you went to your friend’s house at midnight and said to him, ‘Friend, loan me three loaves of bread. ⁶ A friend of mine has come into town to visit me, but I have nothing for him to eat.’ ⁷ Your friend inside the house answers, ‘Don’t bother me! The door is already locked, and my children and I are in bed. I cannot get up and give you anything.’ ⁸ I tell you, if friendship is not enough to make him get up to give you the bread, your boldness will make him get up and give you whatever you need.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, when we begin our journey with You, we’re uncertain of all that lies ahead. We’re told in Scripture that if we are in Christ old things have passed away, and all things have become new. That’s because we now begin to align our thoughts and actions according to Scripture; we begin to see through the eyes of Christ; and we press on to the high calling of God in Christ Jesus so that we will receive our future eternal reward laid up for us already in heaven. Keep us steady, trusting, and faithful as we press on in the faith. Through Christ Jesus we pray. Amen.


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

Friday October 2, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You cannot communicate the love of God in non loving terms-

2-What a person really and truly believes is what they will eventually live out-

3-Where there are no moral standards, raw power often wins- 

4-Jesus didn't come to make bad people good, he came to make dead people live-

5-Anyone who spends eternity with God does so because of God's grace and Jesus' provision-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Exact estimate-

 

I'VE LEARNED-The proud attitude heads the lists of seven things God hates-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Carbonated water, with nothing else in it, can dissolve limestone, talc, and many other low-Mohs hardness minerals-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How could Solomon have such great wisdom and yet not have great moral standards?

2-Does "sparing the rod really spoil the child"?

3-Is the book of Ecclesiastes more philosophical than religious?

4- Is the book of Ecclesiastes more negative than positive?

5-Is the Song of Solomon an R or X rated writing?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What book, part of the Torah, gets quoted the third most times in the New Testament?

Answer for today       Genesis

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Luke 11:1-4

1 One time Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his followers said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray as John taught his followers.”

² Jesus said to them, “When you pray, say:

‘Father, may your name always be kept holy.
May your kingdom come.
³ Give us the food we need for each day.
⁴ Forgive us for our sins,
    Because we forgive everyone who has done wrong to us.
And do not cause us to be tempted.’”^[a]

Footnotes:

1. 11:2–4 ‘Father . . . Tempted.’ Some Greek copies include phrases from Matthew’s version of this prayer (Matthew 6:9–13).

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, whether our trials are emotional, physical, spiritual, financial or relational we are absolutely dependent on You for everything that we have need of. When we rely on our own intellect, past experience or natural giftings we miss the opportunity to see Your will perfected in our lives as we work matters out in our own limited strength and faulty wisdom. You work in the supernatural realm while we are confined to the natural unless we welcome Your power to be manifested in our lives. Help us not to resent or be embarrassed by our weaknesses, but to invite Your Holy Spirit power to work through them, so that we can learn endurance, find strength, glorify You, and be an example to others undergoing trial. Amen.


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

Thursday October 1, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Don't confuse what the Bible records with what it approves-

2-God is the explanation for the miracle of existence-

3-It is not for lack of evidence that people turn from God.  It is their own pride or will-

4-Love never works coercively, it only works persuasively-

5-If truth is not undergirded by love, it makes the possession of that truth repulsive-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-dodge ram

 

I'VE LEARNED-In a lawsuit, the first to speak seems right until someone comes forward to cross examine-

 

DID YOU KNOW-On average, there are 178 sesame seeds on each Mc Donald's Big Mac bun-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does the book of Job leave the reader with more unanswered questions than it began with?

2-Is it accurate to say that the Psalms were written by multiple authors over hundred of years?

3-Is it accurate to say that the Psalms are poems to be sung and not doctrinal statements nor sermons?

4-Why are some Psalms so violent and revengeful?

5-Was the book of Proverbs written by a multitude of writers over a long period of time?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What book, the longest in the Old Testament, gets quoted the second most times with 414 references in the New Testament?

Answer  for today      Psalms

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 10:38-4

³⁸ While Jesus and his followers were traveling, Jesus went into a town. A woman named Martha let Jesus stay at her house. ³⁹ Martha had a sister named Mary, who was sitting at Jesus’ feet and listening to him teach. ⁴⁰ But Martha was busy with all the work to be done. She went in and said, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me alone to do all the work? Tell her to help me.”

⁴¹ But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things. ⁴² Only one thing is important. Mary has chosen the better thing, and it will never be taken away from her.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, we give You all the glory for You have done great things; things so great they are far beyond the scope, understanding, knowledge or creativity granted to us, Your creation. So we praise You for all that You provide us, all that is ours to hold in our hands, see with our eyes, hear with our ears, and taste with our tongue. But purer and higher and greater than all these wonderful things will be the moment that Christ returns for His children. He will be our wonder, our transport, from our swift sojourn here on earth to our eternal dwelling in the heavens. Keep us faithful till that appointed hour. Amen.


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

Wednesday September 30, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You seldom make wise decisions in a hurry-

2-When you wait on God, your situation may not change but you will-

3-Sin does have temporary pleasures and disobedience has its exhilarating moments-

4-If God does not exist then objective moral values do not exist-

5-The only way a Christian really knows Christianity is true is through the witness of the Holy Spirit-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Diet ice cream

 

I'VE LEARNED-The human spirit can endure sickness but the crushed spirit is hard to bear-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The McDonald's at the Skydome in Toronto is the only one in the world that sells hot dogs-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Whatever happened to Job's wife when God restored to him all he had lost?

2-Wasn't God's verbal response to Job rather sarcastic?

3-In the God story, why did God have to prove anything to Satan?

4-Was/is Satan really the chief of a group of fallen angels?

5-Is there an angry side to God?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What book, one of the prophets, gets quoted in the New Testament more than any Old Testament book-419 times

Isaiah

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Luke 10:29-37

²⁹ But the man, wanting to show the importance of his question, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”

³⁰ Jesus answered, “As a man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, some robbers attacked him. They tore off his clothes, beat him, and left him lying there, almost dead. ³¹ It happened that a priest was going down that road. When he saw the man, he walked by on the other side. ³² Next, a Levite^[a] came there, and after he went over and looked at the man, he walked by on the other side of the road. ³³ Then a Samaritan^[b] traveling down the road came to where the hurt man was. When he saw the man, he felt very sorry for him. ³⁴ The Samaritan went to him, poured olive oil and wine^[c] on his wounds, and bandaged them. Then he put the hurt man on his own donkey and took him to an inn where he cared for him. ³⁵ The next day, the Samaritan brought out two coins,^[d] gave them to the innkeeper, and said, ‘Take care of this man. If you spend more money on him, I will pay it back to you when I come again.’”
³⁶ Then Jesus said, “Which one of these three men do you think was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by the robbers?”
³⁷ The expert on the law answered, “The one who showed him mercy.”
Jesus said to him, “Then go and do what he did.”

Footnotes:

1. 10:32 Levite Levites were members of the tribe of Levi who helped the Jewish priests with their work in the Temple. Read 1 Chronicles 23:24–32.
2. 10:33 Samaritan Samaritans were people from Samaria. These people were part Jewish, but the Jews did not accept them as true Jews. Samaritans and Jews disliked each other.
3. 10:34 olive oil and wine Oil and wine were used like medicine to soften and clean wounds.
4. 10:35 coins Roman denarii. One coin was the average pay for one day’s work.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Loving Father, if only we heard “the wages of sin is death” we would be without hope, for none of us can boast that we are without sin. Yet forgiveness is extended to all who bow their knee and confess with their tongue that Jesus Christ is Lord, who live in accordance with Scripture. Yes, the wages of sin is death but Jesus’ death on the cross provides the transitional word, “but” in this Romans 6:23 Scripture. “The wages of sin is death, BUT the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” No treasure or experience on earth compares with the awesome news that we will spend eternity in heaven because of Your gift provided to us through Jesus. We thank You now and for all eternity. Amen.


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

Tuesday September 29, 2015 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God doesn't give a temporary relief, he gives a permanent solution-

2-There is no such thing as an insignificant step on the road to temptation -

3-Few things are more infectious than a Godly lifestyle-

4--Anger is a learned reaction to frustration in which you behave in ways you wished you had not-

5-There is always two sides on the road of conflict-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-definite maybe-

 

I'VE LEARNED-To answer before listening is folly-

 

DID YOU KNOW-McDonald's in New Zealand serves apricot pies instead of cherry ones-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why would God accept a challenge from satan over Job?

2-Is the land of Oz an actual place?

3-Was it fair to Job that God allowed satan to inflict such terrible suffering on him?

4-Were the men who came to Job to console him really his friends?

5-The family that God gave to Job at the end of the book, was it the one he had before his testing or all new children?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "I find no fault in this man"

Answer for today    Pilate    Luke 23:4

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Luke 10:25-28

²⁵ Then an expert on the law stood up to test Jesus, saying, “Teacher, what must I do to get life forever?”

²⁶ Jesus said, “What is written in the law? What do you read there?”
²⁷ The man answered, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.”^[Also, “Love your neighbor as you love yourself.”
²⁸ Jesus said to him, “Your answer is right. Do this and you will live.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, though many of us have sung “This Little light of Mine” since we were small children we’ve often done the opposite of what we’ve sung. We’ve shined our light when it’s safe to do so where others are accepting of who we are as we walk in step with You. But we’ve also “hidden it under a basket” in settings where it was an unwelcome sight. If we are true followers of Christ we will not waver by concealing our light since the “Light of Life” dwells within us. Your indwelling light shows us the way in this land infiltrated with darkness. We choose to walk in the light of Christ which enables us to recognize and overcome the evil tactics of the prince of darkness. Amen.


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

Monday September 28, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Your best friend gives you complete freedom to be yourself-

2-When imagination is fueled by jealousy, suspicion takes over-

3-Not knowing the future forces us to live one day at a time-

4-Walking in victory is the difference between doing what pleases us or what pleases God-

5-The very people who are out to get us are often the ones who are afraid of us-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Clearly misunderstood-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Humility comes before honor-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The big M on McDonald's signs in Paris is the only one in the world that is white, rather than yellow: it was thought that yellow was too tacky-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is the story of Esther a very moral story as it concludes with a blood bath in which more than 75,000 Persian enemies of the Jews are massacred?

2-Was Job a Jew?

3-What is the main message of the book of Job?

4-Was the story of Job an actual event or a story based on folklore?

5-Why would satan challenge God to a bet over Job?  Wouldn't he know God would win it?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "Will  you also destroy the righteous with the wicked"?

Answer for today      Abraham     Genesis 18:23

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 10:23-24

²³ Then Jesus turned to his followers and said privately, “You are blessed to see what you now see.
 ²⁴ I tell you many prophets and kings wanted to see what you now see, but they did not, and they wanted to hear what you now hear, but they did not.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, I separate myself from the distracting desires and destructive deeds that pull me back into the world where Satan rules with his power of darkness. No longer do I seek after that which gratifies only the flesh, but I find lasting satisfaction in that which feeds my soul and guides me all the days of my life. There is absolutely nothing of worth here on earth that equals the gift of salvation through the sacrifice of Your Son, Jesus Christ which also includes the bonus of eternity in heaven. Amen.


MAY YOU HAVE ENOUGH HAPPINESS TO MAKE YOU SWEET, ENOUGH TRIALS TO MAKE YOU STRONG, ENOUGH SORROW TO KEEP YOU HUMAN AND ENOUGH HOPE TO MAKE YOU HAPPY-

Friday September 25, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God is never at a loss to know what he is going to do in our situations-

2-Faith is trusting God when we don't know what tomorrow  holds-

3-Hindsight always gives a lot of insight-

4-When work becomes pleasure there is no reason to complain-

5-God is good to not show us tomorrow until tomorrow-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Civil war-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Even in laughter the heart may ache-

 

DID YOU KNOW-A man named Ed Peterson is the inventor of the Egg McMuffin-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why did God send Jonah to Ninevah, the capital of the Assyrians when they were non Jewish enemies of Israel?

2-Why is the name of God never mentioned in the book of Esther?

3-Who wrote the book of Esther and when was it written?

4-Was the book of Esther an actual event that happened or a story that was told?

5-Is there any historical evidence linking the story of Esther to authentic Persian history?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "Behold, the day comes, that all this in your house, and that which your fathers have laid up in store unto this day, shall be carried into Babylon"-

Answer for today    Isaiah      2 Kings 20:17

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 10:21-24

²¹ Then Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the people who are wise and smart. But you have shown them to those who are like little children. Yes, Father, this is what you really wanted.

²² “My Father has given me all things. No one knows who the Son is, except the Father. And no one knows who the Father is, except the Son and those whom the Son chooses to tell.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, I pray that You will guard my heart so that I am not lured into reckless desires that originate from worldly thinking and godless behavior. I know, in my heart, that these worldly desires lead to ruin and destruction as they gradually lead me to abandon godly principles and holy living. May godless trends and philosophies be evident to me as I reject the enemy’s plan to gradually dull my senses to what is falsely called knowledge and the enlightenment of our age. May I always pursue righteousness through a vibrant faith in You, through Christ Jesus, my Lord and my Master regardless of the consequences.  Amen.

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

Thursday September 24, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Christianity isn't true because it works, it works because it is true-

2-A person resists God because of a moral resistance that refuses to admit their need for God-

3-It is the person who wants to know God that God reveals himself to-

4-It is in the little things and the lonely places that we prove ourselves capable of the big things-

5-The conversion of a soul is the miracle of a moment, the making of a saint is a task of a lifetime-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Campaign promise-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Most of the Psalms speak to God or about God-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Four hundred quarter pounders can be made out of one cow-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What land is the actual land of Magog?

2-Who was Zerubbabel and what happened to him?

3-Was Malachi a real person and did he write the book with his name?

4-Was Malachi the last old testament book written?

5-Was the story of Jonah an actual happening or a parable written 400 years after he lived?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "Am I a dog, that you come to me with staves?

Answer for today    Goliath    1 Samuel 17:43

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 10:17-20

¹⁷ When the seventy-two^[a] came back, they were very happy and said, “Lord, even the demons obeyed us when we used your name!”

¹⁸ Jesus said, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. ¹⁹ Listen, I have given you power to walk on snakes and scorpions, power that is greater than the enemy has. So nothing will hurt you. ²⁰ But you should not be happy because the spirits obey you but because your names are written in heaven.”

Footnotes:

1. 10:17 seventy-two Some Greek copies read “seventy.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

“Lord Jesus, I confess that I am a sinner. I believe that You came to this earth and died on the cross as a substitute for me.  I place my faith in You and ask You to forgive me of my sins.  I receive You into my life and choose this day to follow and serve You. Thank You for what You have done for me and for hearing my prayer.

 

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

Wednesday September 23, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Faith for faith's sake is meaningless-

2-It is not the amount of faith you can muster up, it must be based on something solid-

3-Being a disciple means you are a follower learner-

4-Faith is active, it is never just mental assent-

5-When we begin to have faith, God will validate it-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Awful good-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Our actions speak louder than our words-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Seven percent of Americans eat at McDonald's every day-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why wasn't Gomer stoned to death as ordered in the mosaic laws?

2-Why has the book of Isaiah been called "the fifth gospel"?

3-Why is the book of Isaiah considered to be a composition of at least three different narratives?

4-Did Mary have to be a virgin in order to give birth to Jesus?

5-Who wrote the book of Lamentations?

 

BIOBLE TRIVIA-Who said "Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands"?

Answer for today     the women of Israel       1 Samuel 18:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Luke 10:13-16

¹³ “How terrible for you, Korazin! How terrible for you, Bethsaida! If the miracles I did in you had happened in Tyre and Sidon,^[a] those people would have changed their lives long ago. They would have worn rough cloth and put ashes on themselves to show they had changed. ¹⁴ But on the Judgment Day it will be better for Tyre and Sidon than for you. ¹⁵ And you, Capernaum,^[b] will you be lifted up to heaven? No! You will be thrown down to the depths!

¹⁶ “Whoever listens to you listens to me, and whoever refuses to accept you refuses to accept me. And whoever refuses to accept me refuses to accept the One who sent me.”

Footnotes:

1. 10:13 Tyre and Sidon Towns where wicked people lived.
2. 10:13, 15 Korazin, Bethsaida, Capernaum Towns by Lake Galilee where Jesus preached to the people.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, when we take up the full armor of God, we are able to stand even as the fiery darts of the devil are hurled in our direction. As we consider those who are standing for the right and being attacked by the enemy we lift them up in prayer and esteem them as people of solid integrity. Though at the present their circumstances may make them feel less than victorious, soon theirs will be the victory march. For when we are not hesitant to proclaim the whole will of God we truly are victorious, when we have not allowed the enemy to overcome us, but we instead overcome our enemy. Keep us faithful, trusting, and demonstrating in love the whole will of God. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.


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