Tuesday July 17, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Do the best you can with what you have where you are-

2-Success is not circumstantial-

3-The will of God for Christians is more about being than doing-

4-God's will for you is not about being in the right place at the right time but about being the right person-

5-My desire is that people who know me the best respect me the most-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm-

I'VE LEARNED

Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can-

DID YOU KNOW

Today's oldest form of horse is the Przewalski, or Mongolian Wild Horse.  Survivors of this breed were discovered in the Gobi Desert in 1881-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did anyone beside the Magi see the star or notice anything unusual about it?

2-How do you follow a star?

3-Why did the Magi think the star had any significance?

4-Did the Magi know what they would find at the end of their trip?

5-Did the Magi know before starting that they would end up in Bethlehem?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who had a vision of a sheet filled with all sorts of unclean birds and other animals?

Answer for today             Peter        Acts 10:9-13

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 20:1-4     May the Lord answer you in times of trouble, may the God of Jacob protect you.
² May he send you help from his Temple and support you from Mount Zion.
³ May he remember all your offerings and accept all your sacrifices.
⁴ May he give you what you want and make all your plans succeed.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, I pray for the leaders of our nation.  Give them wisdom and discernment-

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

Monday July 16, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The greatest tragedy in life are the prayers that go unanswered because they go unasked-

2-We pray out of our ignorance but God answers out of his omnipotence-

3-Our prayers should be specific not vague-

4-The more faith you have, the more specific your prayers should be-

5-Don't give up your God given dream to chase the American dream-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

What is the speed of dark?

 

I'VE LEARNED

Patience is not the ability to wait. It is how you behave while waiting-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The part of the foot of a horse between the fetlock and the hoof is called the pastern-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-After the star led the Magi to baby Jesus, did it dim, burn out or just move on?

2-Did the Magi see a baby Jesus or a toddler?

3-Why did the holy family stay in Bethlehem for at least two years after Jesus was born and not return to Nazareth?  

4-Is it incorrect to show the Magi at the manger scene as we do today? If so, why do we do it?

5-Why did king Herod fear the news of a "new born" king?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who prophesied that Assyria would become a roosting place for all sorts of strange night birds?

Answer for today       Zephaniah      2:14

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY
Psalm 37:5-7    

Depend on the Lord; trust him, and he will take care of you.⁶ Then your goodness will shine like the sun, and your fairness like the noonday sun.⁷ Wait and trust the Lord.  Don’t be upset when others get rich or when someone else’s plans succeed.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, I commit my life to you, trusting in your goodness and resting in your sovereignty-

 

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 July 15, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-By practicing the grace of sharing, a person is storing up treasure for themselves.  Gifts are investments-

2-Bold prayers honor God and God honors bold prayers-

3-God loves to keep his promises-

4-Who you become is determined by who you follow-

5-Your wish is not God's command, but God's command should be your wish-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

I almost had a psychic girlfriend but she left me before we met-

 

I'VE LEARNED

We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are-

 

DID YOU KNOW

There are more than 150 breeds of horses in the world-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did King Herod fear the Magi?

2-Did the Magi want to make Jesus king of their own land?

3-Why was there no more information about the Magi after they left to return home?

4-Did the star first lead the Magi to Jerusalem and then on to Bethlehem?

5-Why did the Magi stop to talk to King Herod if the star was leading them where to go?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who had a vision of two women with storks' wings?

Answer for today           Zechariah       5:9

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Romans 15:4-5     Everything that was written in the past was written to teach us. The Scriptures give us patience and encouragement so that we can have hope. ⁵ May the patience and encouragement that come from God allow you to live in harmony with each other the way Christ Jesus wants.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, give me the desire to meditate on your word.  Create in me a hunger to fill my heart and mind with scriptures-

 

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

Saturday July 14, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The greatest hold up to the healing of your hang up is you-

2-You will stop defeating yourself when you stop deceiving yourself-

3-Today is the oldest you have ever been and the youngest you will ever yet be-

4-Grace protects you from the exhaustion of bitterness-

5-Revealing your feelings is the beginning of healing-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

All those who believe in telekinesis, raise my hand-

 

I'VE LEARNED

I'm not young enough to know everything-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The "charge" of elephants is a fast walk on long legs, at about fifteen miles per hour-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What were the Magi expecting to find?

2-Why was king Herod so fearful of the baby Jesus?

3-Why didn't king Herod go with the Magi to find baby Jesus?

4-Would king Herod have known who the Magi were?

5-Who were the Magi, wise men or astronomers from the east, religious leaders from a group in Persia, etc?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What nation would, according to Obadiah, be brought down by God even though it had soared like an eagle?

Answer for today        Edom       Obadiah 4

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

James 1:2-5      My brothers and sisters, when you have many kinds of troubles, you should be full of joy, ³ because you know that these troubles test your faith, and this will give you patience. ⁴ Let your patience show itself perfectly in what you do. Then you will be perfect and complete and will have everything you need. ⁵ But if any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He is generous to everyone and will give you wisdom without criticizing you.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, thank you for loving me.  Give me the grace to respond wisely and well to trials-

 

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 July 13, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God is not as far away as the next star.  He is as close as your next heartbeat-

2-Surrender is the ultimate expression of faith-

3-What God gives to us he wants to give to others through us-

4-Christians need to be willing to share what God supplies to us-

5-Whatever you give to God he multiplies-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Bats always turn left when exiting a cave-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Freedom isn't free, somebody paid for it-

 

DID YOU KNOW

To keep from damaging its skeleton, an African elephant has to move sedately, never jumping or running-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did the Magi travel alone or with a group of travelers?

2-How many Magi were there seeing Jesus?

3-How did the Magi survive such a long trip especially if crossing wilderness and dessert?

4-From where did the Magi start their journey?  

5-When the Magi brought back to their country of origin the news of the birth of Jesus, did it have any impact there?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What prophet said that Ephraim was as easily deceived as a foolish dove?

Answer for today         Hosea7:11

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 37:7-8     Wait and trust the Lord. Don’t be upset when others get rich or when someone else’s plans succeed.
⁸ Don’t get angry. Don’t be upset; it only leads to trouble.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, I thank you for your gracious love and help me to trust you when the world comes at me.  I want to rest in you-

 

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

Thursday July 12, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Love is a commitment to put someone else's best interest over your own.  Anything other than that isn't love-

2-It is easier to act your way into a feeling than to feel your way into an action-

3-If you chose to act in a loving way, the feelings will come-

4-Most people think that Christianity is a belief system.  There are beliefs that's are involved but it is more than that.  It is a belong to system.  It means you belong to the family of God.  You are apart of the body of Christ-

5-To die in peace you have to live in peace-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Astronauts are not allowed to eat beans before going into space because passing gas in a space suit damages them-

 

I'VE LEARNED

I always wanted to be somebody, but I should have been more specific-

 

DID YOU KNOW

An elephant's skeleton supports as much as four tons per leg, and it is thus stressed close to the physical limits for bone-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How did the Magi know they were to follow the star? 

2-Why did the Magi want to follow the star?

3-Did the Magi know where the star would lead them?

4-How long and how far had the Magi traveled?

5-Would the Magi have started on their journey if they had known how long and far the trip would be?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who had a vision of a lion with eagle's wings?

Answer for today        Daniel      7:4

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

1 Timothy 6:11-12     But you, man of God, run away from all those things. Instead, live in the right way, serve God, have faith, love, patience, and gentleness. ¹² Fight the good fight of faith, grabbing hold of the life that continues forever. You were called to have that life when you confessed the good confession before many witnesses.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, help me to be faithful to you, to follow you, and to live for your glory-

 

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

Wednesday July 11, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-If our belief in God is rooted solely in the shallow soil of human emotions, this shallowness will be evident in the fruit that our faith produces-

2-If people are not on your heart, they will get on your nerves-

3-The greatest example of forgiving was by Jesus when he hung on a cross saying "father, forgive them for they know not what they do"-

4-God cannot give us peace and happiness apart from himself because there is no such thing-

5-The only domestic animal not mentioned in the bible is the cat-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

"Guinness book of records" holds the record for being the book most often stolen from public libraries-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Common sense is as flower that doesn't grow in everyone's garden-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The massive skeleton of the African elephant accounts for about 15 percent of its body weight, just as in a man of slender build

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Were there other men during Jesus life who claimed to be the messiah?

2-Why didn't the religious leaders recognize Jesus birth as the fulfillment of the many prophecies concerning it-

3-Why do the Jews of today not accept Jesus as their messiah?

4-Did the Magi see a single star or an alignment of stars?

5-Why would the Magi know what the star/stars meant?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What Babylonian king had a dream of a tree where every bird found shelter?

Answer for today           Nebuchadnezzar          Daniel 4:12

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Hebrews 6:9-12     Dear friends, we are saying this to you, but we really expect better things from you that will lead to your salvation. ¹⁰ God is fair; he will not forget the work you did and the love you showed for him by helping his people. And he will remember that you are still helping them. ¹¹ We want each of you to go on with the same hard work all your lives so you will surely get what you hope for. ¹² We do not want you to become lazy. Be like those who through faith and patience will receive what God has promised.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 Father, help me to be a doer and not just one who hears-

 

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

Tuesday July 10, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

 

1-If you don't tell the truth, I can't trust you and if I can't trust you how can I love you-

2-While the things on your to do list might be necessary, it is important to make the things you love a priority-

3-Wanting everything to be perfect gets in the way of having time for the things you really care about-

4-Sometimes the greatest gift you can give is sincerely giving your presence-

5-Forgiveness is grace and mercy wrapped with love-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

The glue on Israeli postage stamps is certified kosher-

 

I'VE LEARNED-

The most successful people are those who are good at plan B-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Elephants get by on only two hours of sleep a day-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did all the shepherds who heard about the arrival of baby Jesus go to find him or did some have to stay and watch their sheep while the rest went?

2-How many shepherds went to see baby Jesus?

3-Did the time of the death of Jesus at approximately 3PM have any particular significance?

4-Would Jesus death have been at the same hour as that of the temple sacrifices of live sheep?

5-Why were the prophecies concerning Jesus birth given over such a long period of time?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In Ezekiel's vision of the creatures with four faces, what bird's face was on the creatures?

Answer for today           the eagle       Ezekiel 1:10

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

1Peter 2:18-21      Slaves, yield to the authority of your masters with all respect, not only those who are good and kind, but also those who are dishonest. ¹⁹ A person might have to suffer even when it is unfair, but if he thinks of God and can stand the pain, God is pleased. ²⁰ If you are beaten for doing wrong, there is no reason to praise you for being patient in your punishment. But if you suffer for doing good, and you are patient, then God is pleased. ²¹ This is what you were called to do, because Christ suffered for you and gave you an example to follow. So you should do as he did.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, give me the grace to glorify you in my job, regardless of my circumstances-

 

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

Monday July 9, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Whatever you resent you begin to resemble-

2-The main cause of conflict in marriage is selfishness-

3-Love isn't only a feeling, but it creates feelings-

4-Love is based on trust and trust is based on love-

5-God always gives his best to those who leave the choice to him-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Sherlock Holmes never said "elementary my dear Watson"-

 

I'VE LEARNED

There are some things you learn best in a calm and some in a storm-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Elephants have been know to remain standing after they die-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Would Joseph and Mary be willing for unknown dirty shepherds to see their baby Jesus?

2-How long did the shepherds visit with the holy family?

3-How long did the Magi visit with the holy family?

4-Should Joseph be held in higher reverence and respect than he is since it was he who raised Jesus and saw to his religious training?

5-Would the shepherds have taken gifts to baby Jesus?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What prophet had a vision of a desolate day when no  birds were in the sky?

Answer for today      Jeremiah       4:25

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Ephesians 2:4-6   But God’s mercy is great, and he loved us very much. ⁵ Though we were spiritually dead because of the things we did against God, he gave us new life with Christ. You have been saved by God’s grace. ⁶ And he raised us up with Christ and gave us a seat with him in the heavens. He did this for those in Christ Jesus  

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, bring to my mind my "but God moments" so that I might live a life of gratitude to 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 July 8, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Jesus can replace your frustrated heart with his peace-

2-Jesus can replace your insecure heart with his power-

3-It is more rewarding to resolve the conflict than to dissolve the relationship.  It is not easier, but it is more rewarding-

4-Bravery cannot exist without fear-

5-Uncontrolled anger reveals deep insecurity and low self esteem-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Chewing gum while peeling onions will keep you from crying-

 

I'VE LEARNED

There is no comparison between that which is lost by not succeeding and that which is lost by not trying-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Elephants communicate in sound waves below the frequency humans can hear-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was the place where the holy family stayed in Bethlehem a public building or a private home guest room?

2-Is there any significance that the shepherds were the first to get the news of Jesus birth?

3-How did the shepherds know where to find baby Jesus?

4-Would baby Jesus have been an ordinary child-feeding, fussing, sleeping, sickness, crying, etc?

5-What happened when the shepherds came to baby Jesus?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to the Law, what must a Nazarite sacrifice if someone dies in his presence during his period of separation?

Answer for today       two doves     Numbers 6:10

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Romans 9:15     I will have mercy on whom I have mercy,
    And I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, give me opportunities and courage to show and tell of your mercy and love-

 

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

Saturday July 7, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-An encouraging tongue reveals a happy heart-

2-A kind tongue reveals a loving heart-

3-A controlled tongue reveals  a peaceful heart-

4-Three things that cause anger-hurt, frustration, fear-

5-Jesus can heal your hurting heart with his love-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Charlie Chaplin once won third place in a Charlie Chaplin look alike contest-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Sisters are different flowers from the same garden-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Elephants perform greeting ceremonies when  a member of the group returns after a long time away.  The welcoming animals spin around, flap their ears, and trumpet-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Were James and John cousins.  Was Salome their mother, a sister of Mary?

2-Was Jesus birth place an animal shelter or a cave?

3-Why don't we know the exact day or year of Jesus' birth?

4-Why was December 25 chosen as Christmas by one group of Christians and January 6 by another group-

5-At Jesus birth were the sheep on the hillside with the shepherds ordinary sheep or special sheep belonging to the temple for sacrifices?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What father and son were, according to David , swifter than eagles?

Answer for today       Saul and Jonathan       2 Samuel 1:23

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Micah 6:8     He has shown you, O mortal, what is good and what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, I want to walk humbly with you.  I admit I can't do it easily.  I'm selfish, often much more concerned about myself than about you.  Create in me a pure heart that overcomes my self centeredness and causes me to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with you-

 

 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 July 6, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

 

1-A boasting tongue reveals an insecure heart-

2-An overactive tongue reveals an unsettled heart-

3-A judge mental tongue reveals a guilty heart-

4-A critical tongue reveals a bitter heart-

5-A filthy tongue reveals an impure heart-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Celery takes more calories to eat a piece than the celery has to begin with-

 

I'VE LEARNED

When a child is born, so is a grandmother-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The elephant is the only mammal that can't jump-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why was there 400 years of Biblical silence between Malachi and the coming of Jesus?

2-Why did Jesus need John the Baptist as a forerunner of the Messiah?

3-Would Zacharias and Elizabeth have lived to see their son John as an adult?

4-Are there any other writings of Biblical times that have equal importance with our Bible?

5-A Nazarite was to refrain from grapes and their by products, cutting their hair and touching a dead body. 

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

On Mount Sinai, God told Moses that he had carried the Israelites on the wings of a bird.  What bird?

Answer for today     The eagle      Exodus 19:4

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 36:5-7     Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies.
⁶ Your righteousness is like the highest mountains, your justice like the great deep.
   You, Lord, preserve both people and animals.⁷ How priceless is your unfailing love, O God!
   People take refuge in the shadow of your wings.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, it is good to meditate on your greatness and love.  May I always be awed by your kindness and grace-

 

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

Thursday July 5, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The secret to success is to work on what you are good at and make it better-

2-A second rule to success is to team up with people who are good at what you are not good at-

3-The hard thing and the right thing to do are often the same thing-

4-A harsh tongue reveals an angry heart-

5-A negative tongue reveals a fearful heart-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Casey Kasem is the voice of Shaggy on Scooby-Doo-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Just because it pops into my head does not mean it should come out of my mouth-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Wolves were extinct in England by 1500-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How could Elizabeth be filled with the Holy Spirit upon seeing Mary when he had not yet been sent to the earth?

2-Were Jesus and the Holy Spirit both present on earth together?

3-How old would Elizabeth have been when giving birth to John?

4-Were John the Baptist and Jesus related, and if so how?

5-Were Mary's parents alive when she was pregnant with baby Jesus?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What bird in great droves fed the Israelites in the wilderness?

Answer for today          Quails       Exodus 16:13

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 25:9-10     He shows those who are humble how to do right, and he teaches them his ways.
¹⁰ All the Lord’s ways are loving and true for those who follow the demands of his agreement.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, show me, teach me, and guide me on your paths of truth and mercy.  Help me to extend mercy to others in the same way I've received mercy from you-

 

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

Wednesday July 4, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts-

2-Your life is only as good as you perceive it to be-

3-Belief systems mean nothing if you don't have compassion in your heart-

4-We serve God out of our own design, not out of duty-

5-Who you hang out with makes a difference in your life-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

By raising your legs slowly and laying on your back, you can't sink in quicksand-

 

I'VE LEARNED

A bend in the road is not the end of the road unless you fail to make the turn-

 

DID YOU KNOW

There is no record of a non rabid wolf attack on a human-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why was Jesus given such a common name of the time?

2-Why do we use the Greek name Jesus instead of the Hebrew name Joshua?

3-When Mary learned she would be the mother of Jesus, why did she go and spend time with Elizabeth?

4-Why would Mary be so willing to accept what the angel Gabriel said to her?

5-How was Mary and Elizabeth related and on what side of the family?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What king's search for his rival is compared with looking for a partridge in the mountains?

Answer for today         Saul's search for David         1 Samuel 26:20

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

PSALM 13:5-6     I trust in your love. My heart is happy because you saved me.
⁶ I sing to the Lord because he has taken care of me.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, help me as you helped the psalmist chose to trust you even in the darkness.  Help me remember your past faithfulness in the present chaos-

 

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

Tuesday July 3, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You will never win if you never begin-

2-Take the time to say-

-I'm sorry

-Please forgive me-

-Thank you-

-It's okay-

If tomorrow never comes, you will have no regrets about today-

3-Your fears reveal where you do not trust God-

4-The difference for those who believe in Jesus is not the absence of the shadow but the presence of the light-

5-If you want change in your life, you must surrender what you are for what you will become-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

The first product Motorola started to develop was a record player for automobiles.  At that time, the best known player on the market was the "victrola", so they called themselves Motorola-

 

I'VE LEARNED

It is our choices that show who and what we are, not our abilities-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The gray wolf is the largest wild dog alive today.  A gray wolf can weigh up to 176 pounds-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Mary truly understand all that her baby Jesus would be?

2-Wouldn't Elizabeth pregnancy be looked at suspiciously since she was beyond the age of child bearing?

3-Was Elizabeth's pregnancy conceived by the Holy Spirit as was Mary's-

4-If Jesus had no earthly father, how could he be of the lineage of David, genetically speaking?

5-Could there be people alive today who are direct descendents of Joseph and Mary?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who boasted to David that he would give David's body to the birds for food?

Answer for today          Goliath        1 Samuel 17:14

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Ephesians 1:6-8     and it brings praise to God because of his wonderful grace. God gave that grace to us freely, in Christ, the One he loves. ⁷ In Christ we are set free by the blood of his death, and so we have forgiveness of sins. How rich is God’s grace, ⁸ which he has given to us so fully and freely.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you for completely forgiving my sin, and thank you for giving your saving, guiding, redeeming, sustaining, and all sufficient grace-

 

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

Monday July 2, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Freedom of choice means you must be willing to live with the consequences of your choices-

2-If you face the light, the shadows must fall behind you-

3-No one can make himself successful by obeying laws-

4-When and then thinking is a lie-"When I get what I want then I'll be happy"

5-When you worry you are acting like an atheist-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

The original name for the butterfly was "flutterby"-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Nothing shows a person's character more than what they laugh at-

 

DID YOU KNOW

"Terrier" is from the Latin word terra meaning "earth"-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was Job a real person?

2-Why is Jesus' birth 3-4 BC instead of O BC/AD?

3-Why did Herod the Great, a Roman, rebuild the temple at Jerusalem?

4-Why would Mary be willing to birth Jesus when she would appear to be having a child out of wedlock?

5-Did Jesus have any living grandparents?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who had a dream about birds eating out of a basket on his head-

Answer for today        Pharaoh's baker      Genesis 40:16-17

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

John 1:16-17      Because he was full of grace and truth, from him we all received one gift after another. ¹⁷ The law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

^{Father, thank you for the never ending supply of your grace.  Thank you when I am weak you are strong}

 

 

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 July 1, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Don't confuse a wish with a goal-

2-Don't gamble for gambling is a poverty habit-

3-It is doing the little things in life that makes the big difference-

4-Never advertise anyone else's sins anymore than you would advertise your own (gossip)-

5-Although the world is broken, God is still in control-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

The first  CD  pressed in the US was Bruce Springstein's "Born in the USA"

 

I'VE LEARNED

Sometimes I wish I was a little kid again for skinned knees are easier to fix than broken hearts-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The prescribed diet of the Polish lowland sheepdog in present day Poland consists of bread, potatoes, cottage cheese, milk, and an occasional egg-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Who were the people called "medes"?

2-The name of God is never mentioned in the Biblical book of Esther nor is it referred to in the New Testament.  Why is it a book of the Bible?

3-What was "sackcloth" as mentioned in the Bible?

4-Is "tithe" strictly a religious term?

5-When and where did Job live?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

On what day did God create the birds?

Answer for today     fifth day       Genesis 1:20

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Romans 1:5-6     Through Christ, God gave me the special work of an apostle, which was to lead people of all nations to believe and obey. I do this work for him. ⁶ And you who are in Rome are also called to belong to Jesus Christ.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you for calling me to know you and for enabling me to live a life that pleases you. Thank you for your grace that sustains me in the difficult times.

 

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