Monday February 5, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Forgive, forget and move on with your life-

2-Now is the time to be at rest, at peace and as happy as you can be-

3-You cannot use what you don't have-

4-In the Bible goodness is not an absence of anything.  It is the presence of something good-

5-What is in the heart, the mouth speaks out-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Be happy in front of people who don't like you.  It messes with their mind-

 

I'VE LEARNED

You are never discouraged and big headed at the same time-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The pelican breathes through its mouth because it has no nostrils-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is there a difference in baptizing with the Holy Spirit and in the Holy Spirit?

2-Why did Jesus so often call himself "the son of man"?

3-Why did Jesus have to spend so much time in prayer?

4-When we pray should we pray in the name of God or in the name of Jesus?

5-What does it mean to love your enemies and how do you do it?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who amazed his comrades by surviving the bite of a viper?

Answer for today     Paul        acts 28:3-6

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 84:10    One day in the courtyards of your Temple is better than a thousand days anywhere else.
I would rather be a doorkeeper in the Temple of my God than live in the homes of the wicked.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, help me to create a space in my life where I can rest in your presence and bask in the light of your son-

 

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 Februay 4, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-As valuable as my mentors are, in the end Jesus is my teacher-

2-What is down in the well comes up in the bucket-

3-Our most treasured possession and our deepest desire are inseparable-

4-Kindness is loving people more than they deserve-

5-Our abilities to live for God are founded on his truth and mercy-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why is Peter Pan always flying?  He never lands.

I'VE LEARNED

Diligence and consistency are brothers-

DID YOU KNOW
The female condor lays a single egg, once every two years-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Jesus ever see a crucifixion besides his own?

2-Is it possible that Jesus mother Mary never remarried?  If not, why not?    

3-If Joseph died while Jesus was at home, would he have been the one to provide for Mary?

4-Do we know when Joseph died and the circumstances of his death?

5-Do we know when Mary died and the circumstances of her death?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What miraculous animals parted Elijah and Elisha as Elijah was taken by a whirlwind into heaven?

Answer for today      Horses of fire      Kings 2:24

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

PSALM 46:10    God says, “Be still and know that I am God. I will be praised in all the nations, I will be praised throughout the earth.”

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, help me to set aside some time each day when I can step into your loving presence-

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

Saturday February 3, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-When we put our cares into his hands, he puts his peace into our hearts-

2-The first step to receiving God's forgiveness is to admit that we need it-

3-Hope means the most to those who have lived without it-

4-The best kind of friend is a praying friend-

5-Faithfulness to God is true success-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

It takes real skill to choke on air, fall up stairs, and trip over completely nothing.  I have those skills-

 

I'VE LEARNED

You can't nurture bitterness and at the same time conceal it-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The Emu can't fly, but it can swim and has the ability to run up to forty miles per hour-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Are there different degrees of punishment in hell?

2-Why did Jesus choose to speak in parables instead of clear understandable speech?

3-Does God give everybody an opportunity to be saved?

4-When does God's grace end?

5-Should Christians watch TV or movies that show immorality or violence?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What did God provide as a sacrifice in substitute for Isaac?

Answer for today       a ram    Genesis 22:13

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Psalm 89:26    He will say to me, ‘You are my father,  my God, the Rock, my Savior.’

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  

Father, thank you for the example of King David's devotion to his heavenly father.  Give me a Davidic heart of worship I pray-

 

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 February 2, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God is always at work on behalf of his people-

2-Compassion is understanding the troubles of others-

3-The most powerful testimony is a Godly life-

4-God's free gift to us cost him dearly-

5-Praise to God come naturally when you count your blessings-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

I choked on a carrot this after noon and all I could think was "I bet a donut  wouldn't have done this to me-"

 

I'VE LEARNED

What frustration is to yesterday, apprehension is to tomorrow-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The emu is Australia's largest bird at a height of seven feet tall. 

 

FIVE THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why should we go to church?  Why do we go to church?

2-Why did the early church think that Jesus would return in their lifetime?

3-Should a christian be trying to determine the order of events surrounding Jesus return?

4-If no one knows the time of Jesus return, why do we spend so much effort trying to determine it?

5-Is there more than one place of hell?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What animals, considered rather loathsome in Bible times, ate the carcass of Jezebel?

Answer for today       Dogs     2 Kings 9:36

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

1 Samuel 9:1    Kish, son of Abiel from the tribe of Benjamin, was an important man. (Abiel was the son of Zeror, who was the son of Becorath, who was the son of Aphiah of Benjamin.)

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, I love the fact that you're not only my father, you're also my God, my generous provider, my ever present helper, my great "I am"-

 

I PRAY THAT GOD GIVES YOU STRENGTH IN YOUR STRUGGLE, PEACE IN YOUR PAIN, AND VICTORY IN YOUR VALLEY-

Thursday February 1, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-A big part of loving is listening-

2-Faithfulness to God inspires others-

3-God is God alone-

4-The remedy for jealousy is thankfulness to God-

5-Death is the last shadow before heaven's dawn-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

I'm not lazy, I'm on energy saving mode-

 

I'VE LEARNED

A proud person is seldom a grateful person for he never thinks he gets as much as he deserves-

 

DID YOU KNOW

There are more than 450 finches throughout the world-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can we make Christianity too easy to believe, can we make it too hard to believe?

2-How do you know when you have wisdom?

3-When bad things happen is it God's plan or his permissive will?

4-Is it true that God never gives you more than you can handle?

5-Did God know ahead of time that his creation would turn against him?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What bird served as food for the Israelites in the wilderness?

Answer for today    quail     Exodus 16:13

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Deuteronomy 8:5    Know in your heart that the Lord your God corrects you as a parent corrects a child.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

  Father, help me to live according to your ways and to be faithful to your will that I do not need constantly to be disciplined-

 

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

Wednesday January 31, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-We owed a debt we could not pay, Jesus paid a debt he did not owe-

2-There are no soloists in Gods orchestra-

3-We live out our faith through our good deeds-

4-Prayer is an acknowledgment of our need for God-

5-The gospel is too good not to share-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

I never make the same mistake twice.  I make it 5 or 6 times just to be safe-

 

I'VE LEARNED

With God's help you can bounce back-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The loudest bird in the world is the male bell bird found in Central and South America.  To attract mates,  the male makes a clanging sound like a bell that can be heard from miles away.

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-If you modify the message to make Christianity more attractive do you still have Christianity?

2-Are there teachings of Jesus that Christians avoid?

3-How do we know for sure we have interpreted  jesus teachings correctly?

4-Does having good self esteem play any part in our salvation?

5-Should Christians try to position themselves in positions of power within our culture?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What foreign prophet had a talking donkey to ride on?

Answer for today      Balaam of Moab     Numbers  22:28

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Deuteronomy 32:6    This is not the way to repay the Lord,  you foolish and unwise people.
He is your Father and Maker,  who made you and formed you.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, help me to always remember that it is you who created me.  You gave me a place on this earth, you alone who truly satisfies the soul-

 

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

Tuesday January 30, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Never measure God's unlimited power by your limited expectations-

2-As the years add up, God's faithfulness keeps multiplying-

3-The christian's heart is the Holy Spirit's home-

4-Jesus has made true love possible-

5-Grace and forgiveness are unearned gifts-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Chocolate comes from cocoa which is a tree.  That makes it a plant, so chocolate  is a salad-

 

I'VE LEARNED

God never just sits and twiddles his thumbs-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The life expectancy of the average mocking bird is ten years-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is Christianity a "give up" religion?

2-Do we have the courage to ask God, are you pleased with me?

3-Are we blind to the workings of God?

4-What do we have to lose before we cry out to God?

5-Is all of what Jesus said important?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What two animals owned by the philistines carried the ark of the covenant back to Israel?

Answer for today       two cows   1 Samuel 6:7-12

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Exodus 19:4    ‘Every one of you has seen what I did to the people of Egypt. You saw how I carried you out of Egypt, as if on eagle’s wings. And I brought you here to me.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you that you always walk with me-

 

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

Monday January 29, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Genuine faith is rooted in reason-

2-Most things worth doing are difficult-

3-Praise is the overflow of a joyful heart-

4-We can speak to God as a friend-

5-God uses present  circumstances to prepare us for our future-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Today I was as useless as the "G" in lasagna-

 

I'VE LEARNED

While you wait, God is at work-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The acorn woodpecker leaves its food sticking out of the holes it's drilled in oak trees, making it easy for squirrels and jays to help themselves-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-In the Lords's prayer, why is asking for our daily bread ahead of asking for forgiveness?

2-Can you be a secret disciple?

3-Did Mary ever try to convince anyone (especially her other children) that Jesus was the Messiah?

4-Did Joseph (Mary's husband) ever acknowledge Jesus as the Messiah?

5-Can you lose fellowship with God and still have a relationship with him?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What croaking birds fed Elijah in his solitude by the brook  Cherith?

Answer for today    Ravens      1 King 2:11

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Deuteronomy 1:31     And in the desert you saw how the Lord your God carried you, like one carries a child. And he has brought you safely all the way to this place.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, I choose to be carried by your love and your love alone.  I reject counterfeit affections and set my heart on yours alone-

 

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 January 28, 2018 thought for the day

 

TOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-To trust God in the dark is faith-

2-Be grateful to God for even the smallest gift-    

3-Fear can paralyze but faith propels us to follow God-

4-We can reap what others have sown-

5-Pray your way past the urge to do wrong-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

If we weren't meant to have midnight snacks, why is there a light in the fridge?

 

I'VE LEARNED

Rather than ask God to change your circumstances, ask him to use your circumstances to change you-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The heaviest flying bird in the world is the Kori bustard weighing around thirty one pounds on average-

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Hosea 11:1-2    “When Israel was a child, I loved him,
    And I called my son out of Egypt.
² But when I called the people of Israel,
    They went away from me.
They offered sacrifices to the Baals
    And burned incense to the idols.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, thank you for giving us all another chance to know you as father.  Help me to be a faithful child and follow you alone-

 

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

Saturday January 27, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Jesus' sacrifice pays our spiritual debt-

2-Kindness is the oil that takes the friction out of life-

3-Brokenness can lead to wholeness-

4-Gracious words are always the right words-

5-Caring for others honors Jesus' love for us-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

They say that money talks, but mine just waves bye bye-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Yours mess can become your message-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Wild turkeys are also fast on the ground, running at speeds of up to thirty miles per hour-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What kind of life does God bless?

2-How does God bless Christians and non believers?

3-Should we work for rewards in heaven?

4-Should a christian desire to get wealthy?

5-What are greedy persons and selfish ones?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What did God send to destroy the vine that shaded the sulking prophet?

Answer for today      a worm  Jonah 4:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Numbers 6:24-26   “May the Lord bless you and keep you.²⁵ May the Lord show you his kindness and have mercy on you.
²⁶ May the Lord watch over you and give you peace.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, thank you that you look upon me with delight.  Help me to revel in the blessing of your smiling face every day and night-

 

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 January 26, 2018 thught for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-By God's grace, we can have our best witness in the worst of times-

2-We were created to enjoy God forever-

3-When we serve others, we serve Jesus-

4-Put out the fire of anger before it blazes out of control-

5-God uses suffering to strengthen our faith-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

It is strange how drinking eight cups of water seems impossible but eight cups of coffee go down like a chubby kid on a see saw-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Your test can become your testimony-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Wild turkeys can fly for short distances at up to fifty five miles per hour-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What risks are involved in having faith?

2-When we pray, why do we say "Thy will be done"?

3-Are we to take literally what Jesus said "whatever you ask in my name I will do"?

4-Is the Bible basically a chronicle of events or a guidebook of principals and systematic theology?

5-Why do we call going to a church service a worship service?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What did Peter find with a coin in its mouth?

Answer for today   a fish    Matthew 17:27

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Exodus  33:11    The Lord spoke to Moses face to face as a man speaks with his friend.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, I long to be like Moses and enjoy a close friendship with you.  Help me to radiate your smile-

 

I PRAY THAT GOD GIVES YOU STRENGTH IN YOUR STRUGGLE, PEACE IN YOUR PAIN, AND VICTORY IN YOUR VALLEY-

Thursday January 25, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Receive love, give love, repeat-

2-Gratitude is the memory of a glad heart-

3-Broken people are made whole by God's love-

4-Your next crisis is your next opportunity to trust our unfailing God-

5-An offering given in faithful obedience is just right-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Cupcakes are muffins that believed in miracles-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Today's prisoner may be tomorrows president-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Domesticated turkeys (farm raised) cannot fly-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why would the disciples argue amongst themselves who was the greatest?

2-What does the Bible mean when it says "God gave them over"?

3-What does the Bible mean when it uses the term "sinful desires"?

4-Is serving others serving God?

5-Can you love someone without feeling love for them?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Where did Jesus send the legion of unclean spirits he had cast out of a man?

Answer for today     into a herd of swine

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

    Exodus 19:5-6     So now if you obey me and keep my agreement, you will be my own possession, chosen from all nations. Even though the whole earth is mine, ⁶ you will be my kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ You must tell the Israelites these words.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, I want to be in a Kingdom of those who draw near to you.  Help me to cultivate a lifestyle of approaching you with love in Jesus' name-

 

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

Wednesday January 24, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Jesus is more than a teacher to listen to, he is God to be worshipped-

2-God can do the most with what we think is least-

3-Hope in the heart puts a smile on the face-

4-God promises his people a good end to their story-

5-The most treasured gift we can give to God is our love-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

I think my i phone is broken.  I pressed the home button and  I'm still at work-

 

I'VE LEARNED

The reward of good work is greater work-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The kiwi, national bird of New Zealand, can't fly.  It lives in a hole in the ground, is almost blind, and lays only one egg each year-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How do you win an unwinnable battle?

2-Does God give you strength for the battle or strength in the battle?

3-If David was sure of success against Goliath, why did he choose five stones?

4-Could a woman divorce her husband in Jesus' day?

5-Why did Jesus choose 12 disciples -not more or not less?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What did Jesus use to feed the five thousand?

Answer for today      two fish and five barley loaves

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Exodus 4:22     Then say to the king, "This is what the Lord says: Israel is my firstborn son."

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, thank you for adopting me into your family and giving me the privilege and honor of being your child-

 

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

Tuesday January 23, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Wise is the person who would rather give honor than receive it-

2-To love is to give-

3-Humility toward God will make us kind to others-

4-No one is too lost to be found and changed by Jesus-

5-Wonder leads to gratitude-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why are i phone chargers not called apple juice?

 

I'VE LEARNED

God is not sometimes sovereign nor occasionally victorious-

 

DID YOU KNOW

During a migration, geese are apt to take turns in the lead position-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is the "lake of fire" in the book of Revelations?

2-How can death and Hades be cast into a lake of fire?  Is it symbolic or literal?

3-Is there "a shadow of death" for the christian?

4-Is the "fear of death" removed for the christian?

5-What is "dying grace"?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What venomous creature bit Paul on the hand but did not harm him?

Answer for today        a viper    Acts  28:3-6

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Deuteronomy  7:7-8   The Lord did not care for you and choose you because there were many of you—you are the smallest nation of all. ⁸ But the Lord chose you because he loved you, and he kept his promise to your ancestors. So he brought you out of Egypt by his great power and freed you from the land of slavery, from the power of the king of Egypt.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, thank you for the "sheer love" you have shown me.  I choose to rest in this love-

 

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

Monday January 22, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Celebrate the baby and trust the Savior.  That is how to make Christmas complete-

2-The entire world is the object of God's love-

3-Faith relies on our almighty God's unchanging character-

4-A christian's life is a window through which others can see Jesus-

5-Our stories of failure can be God's stories of success-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

What if April fools day really is on April 2nd-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Do what pleases God, nothing more, nothing less, nothing else-

 

DID YOU KNOW

A goose's wings churn the air and leave an air current behind.  In the flying wedge, each bird is in position to get a lift from the current left by the bird ahead.  It is easier going for all except the leader-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Will you always receive back more than you give away?

2-Do you always receive back in kind what you give away?

3-How did Adam and eve"s disobedience bring death for mankind?   

4-What did Jesus mean when he said "our God is a consuming fire"?

5-Could the word "fire" as used in connection with hell mean a thirst for God that is never quenched?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What four creatures did God send as plaques upon the Egyptians?

Answer for today        frogs, lice, flies, and locusts

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODA

Deuteronomy 7:6    "You are holy people who belong to the Lord your God. He has chosen you from all the people on earth to be his very own."

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, thank you that you call me "cherished" and "your treasure".  Nothing else compares to that.  I worship you!-

 

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 January 21, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-When we cannot see God's hand, we can trust his heart-

2-Only Jesus can give us new life-

3-Let others see your testimony, as well as hear it-

4-God's will done in God's way will never lack God's supply-

5-We cannot change the past, but God is changing us for the future-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

I am not weird, I am limited edition-

 

I'VE LEARNED

You will never go wrong by doing what is right-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Migrating geese fly in a V formation to conserve energy-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why did Jesus offer forgiveness of sin to the man with palsy in Capernaum when he didn't ask for it?

2-Should we be embarrassed by our material blessings when so many have little or nothing?

3-What responsibility do Christians have toward the destitute in other areas of the world?

4-Has anyone other than Jesus kept the 10 commandments all their life?

5-What does it take for us to be free with our wealth and resources?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said     “But, Lord, why do you plan to show yourself to us and not to the rest of the world?”

Answer for today     Judas (not Iscariot)

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Genesis 22:13    Then Abraham looked up and saw a male sheep caught in a bush by its horns. So Abraham went and took the sheep and killed it. He offered it as a whole burnt offering to God, and his son was saved.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Thank you, Jesus, for being the Lamb of God the Father has provided so that we might not die in our sin but live in your righteousness-

 

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

Saturday January 20, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Everyone who does evil hates the light-

2-The best gift we can give to God is ourselves-

3-The wise men are those who fear God and worship him-

4-Prayers are the place where burdens change shoulders-

5-It is never too soon to be kind-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

All food is "fat free" if you don't eat it-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Sometimes you have to give your feelings a good talking to-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The Everglades kite bird, in Florida, will only eat apple snails.  The kites are becoming rare because as the Everglades dry up, the apple snails are dying out-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did prehistoric man have a soul?

2-Does the Bible teach that we should be concerned about both the soul and body or the soul only?

3-Will the heavens and earth be totally destroyed by a cataclysmic event or by man made destructive capability?

4-Why doesn't Jesus bless the food today like he did the loaves and fishes and feed the world's hungry?

5-Are all things in Revelations to be taken literally or symbolically?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said    "The nations are like one small drop in a bucket; they are no more than the dust on his measuring scales.
To him the islands are no more than fine dust on his scales.

Answer for today       Isaiah

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Genesis 22:16-17    The Lord says, ‘Because you did not keep back your son, your only son, from me, I make you this promise by my own name: ¹⁷ I will surely bless you and give you many descendants. They will be as many as the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore, and they will capture the cities of their enemies."

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you that you are not just my affectionate father.  You are also my awesome king.  Teach me to be your subject as well as your son-

 

SATURDAY-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-