Friday August 3, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-We all like miracles.  We just don't like being in a situation that requires one-

2-Prayer is the inheritance we receive and the legacy we leave-

3-You never know how, when or where God will answer your prayers-

4-Humility honors God and God honors humility-

5-All of life is meant to be a prayer just as all of life is mean to be an act of worship-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

The hardness of the butter is proportional to the softness of the bread-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Happiness is like a cloud, if you stare at it long enough it evaporates-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The giant squid weighs up to two and a half tons and grows up to fifty five feet long-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did the baptism of Jesus have the same meaning as it does for us today? 

2-John the Baptist called people to repent of their sins, baptizing those who did.  Was this a heretical concept since there were no animal sacrifices for their sins?

3-When Jesus was baptized, the Spirit of God came on him in a form of a dove.  Was this symbolic or reality.  Had not God's Spirit already been a part of his life?

4-Does the Holy Spirit ever lead us into temptation?

5-Why did the Holy Spirit lead Jesus into the wilderness to be tempted?  Could he not have gone there on his own?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What bird was being sold in the temple courts when Jesus drove out the salesmen?

Answer for today         doves        John 2:14

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Jeremiah 29:11-13      I say this because I know what I am planning for you,” says the Lord. “I have good plans for you, not plans to hurt you. I will give you hope and a good future. ¹² Then you will call my name. You will come to me and pray to me, and I will listen to you. ¹³ You will search for me. And when you search for me with all your heart, you will find me!

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, I call upon you today.  I am fully committed to following your heart and being blessed by the future you have planned for me-

 

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

Thursday August 2, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-What we perceive as unanswered prayers are often God's greatest answers-

2-Our heavenly father is far too wise and loves us far too much to give us everything we ask for-

3-Sometimes God gets in the way to show us the right way-

4-God closes doors to open bigger and better doors-

5-You can't pray for open doors if you aren't willing to accept closed doors, for one leads to the other-

 

STRANGE THOUGHTS

The colder the X ray table, the more of your body is required to be on it-

 

I'VE LEARNED

One of the keys to happiness is a good memory-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The giant squid is the largest creature without a backbone-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did John the Baptist and Jesus have any continual relationship after Jesus' baptism?

2-Does "Kingdom of heaven" and "Kingdom of God" mean the same thing and what does it mean?

3-Where was John the Baptist raised?

4-What was John the Baptist life like before age 30?

5-What family did John the Baptist have-siblings, wife, children?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said that idolatrous man had exchanged the glory of the true God for images like birds?

Answer for today       Paul         Romans 1:23

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Colossians 3:14-16      Even more than all this, clothe yourself in love. Love is what holds you all together in perfect unity. ¹⁵ Let the peace that Christ gives control your thinking, because you were all called together in one body to have peace. Always be thankful. ¹⁶ Let the teaching of Christ live in you richly. Use all wisdom to teach and instruct each other by singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, guide my choices today by your Word and your peace-

 

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

Wednesday August 1, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-If you stay in your boat, you will never walk on water-

2-If you want to see crazy miracles, obey the crazy promptings of the Holy Spirit-

3-Some of the hardest moments in life are when you have prayed earnestly and yet the answer seems to be no and you don' know why-

4-I have a lot of unanswered questions and many of them come from unanswered prayers

5-By definition, praying hard is praying when it is hard to pray and it is the hard times that teach us to pray hard- 

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Success occurs in private and failure in full view-

 

I'VE LEARNED

If your happiness depends on what someone else does, you do have a problem-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The giant Pacific octopus can fill its entire body through an opening no bigger than the size of is beak-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Should our celebrating the "last supper" really be called the "passover feast" as Jesus did?

2-Is the time of day of the passover feast celebration and the time of day of Jesus crucifixion have any correlation or significance?-

3-Did Jesus and his cousin John the Baptist have any friendship or relationship prior to their being 30 years old?

4-We say "John the Baptist", why don't we say "Jesus the Christ"?

5-Prior to the age of 30, did John the Baptist know that Jesus was the messiah?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to James, what cannot be tamed even thought all birds can be tamed?

Answer for today      the tongue          James 3:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Ephesians 4:1-4     I am in prison because I belong to the Lord. Therefore I urge you who have been chosen by God to live up to the life to which God called you. ² Always be humble, gentle, and patient, accepting each other in love. ³ You are joined together with peace through the Spirit, so make every effort to continue together in this way. ⁴ There is one body and one Spirit, and God called you to have one hope.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, I ask you to love every person through my life and actions-

 

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

Tuesday July 31, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God does not honor those who abstain from wickedness by force, but those who abstain by their own choice-

2-Most Christians today in America have no concept of what it means to suffer for Christ-

3-If wealth is from God, a christian can't lose it by obeying God's word and sharing their wealth with the poor-

4-God doesn't bless disobedience but does bless obedience-

5-God is great not just because nothing is too big for him but also because nothing is too small for him-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

No one is paying attention until you make a mistake-

 

I'VE LEARNED

If you want to be happy, practice compassion-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Giant tortoises can live to be 150 years old or older

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-During Jesus' day, were people living all around the world-Asia, the Americas, Australia, India, China, etc?

2-Knowing who Jesus was, did Joseph and Mary give Jesus special instruction concerning the Jewish law and practices?

3-Did Jesus have a Bar-mitzvah?

4-Why would the temple authorities have engaged in a theological discussion with a 12 year old?

5-Would young Jesus have gone to synagogue schools to be taught the law of Moses?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who had a vision of a woman with eagles wings flying to the desert?

Answer for today      John        Revelation 12:14

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

 

ROMANS 12:9-10     Your love must be real. Hate what is evil, and hold on to what is good. ¹⁰ Love each other like brothers and sisters. Give each other more honor than you want for yourselves.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, you are a loving God and I want to put you first today-

 

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

Monday July 30, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-A heart filled with the holy spirit is humble-

2-To be free from sin doesn't mean we are freed from ever sinning again.  It means we are freed from it's domination-

3-Abortion is not a 20th century invention.  The early church faced the same issue under the roman rule-

4-No one is poor in God's sight except the one lacking in justice.  No one is rich except the one with an abundance of virtue-

5-Often, what is considered conservative today was considered liberal a few decades ago-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

For every action, there is an equal and opposite criticism-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Your beliefs don't make you a better person, your behavior does-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The giant flying foxes that live in Indonesia have wIngspans of nearly six feet-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Are there authentic books in existence that would tell of Jesus' life before he was 30?

2-Did Jesus do nothing special in his childhood, teens or 20's worthy of recording?

3-Would Jesus' childhood friends or neighbors have known who he really was?

4-Would Jesus have recited the daily Jewish prayers of his day?

5-What was Jesus' feelings towards those peoples who lived in far away lands and continents?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

How many of each species of bird was Noah supposed to take into the ark?

Answer for today           seven        Genesis7:3

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Joshua 1:9     Remember that I commanded you to be strong and brave. Don’t be afraid, because the Lord your God will be with you everywhere you go.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, I thank you for your faithfulness to me-

 

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 29, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The authentic christian life is impossible and unexplainable without the Holy Spirit-

2-The words accident and coincident should not be in the christian vocabulary-

3-When your heart is filled with the Holy Spirit, your heart is teachable-

4-A spirit filled heart is never a grumbling and complaining heart-

5-When you are filled with the Holy Spirit, your heart is grateful with an overflowing sense of thankfulness-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Show respect even to people who don't deserve it, not as a reflection of their character, but as a reflection of yours-

 

DID  YOU KNOW

The giant armadillo has as many as one hundred teeth, although they are small and fragile

 

FIVE THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When Mary died, who supported Mary and her family?

2-Would Mary ever have remarried?

3-Why do we not know when Joseph died?

4-Why is nothing known about Jesus' childhood except for his temple visit with his parents?

5-Did Jesus need a religious upbringing as a child?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Accord to the Law, what two types of birds comprise the category of unclean fowl?

Answer for today       Mostly scavengers and birds of prey        Deuteronomy 14:12-18

 

SCRIPTURES FOR TODAY

1 Thessalonians 5:11-13     So encourage each other and give each other strength, just as you are doing now.¹² Now, brothers and sisters, we ask you to appreciate those who work hard among you, who lead you in the Lord and teach you. ¹³ Respect them with a very special love because of the work they do. Live in peace with each other.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, help me to use my words and actions to cause your church and our spiritual leaders to be encouraged and strengthened-

 

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

Saturday July 28, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Everyday, look for someone to encourage-

2-If you become a good listener, you'll never lack for friends-

3-If you learn the art of listening with all your senses you'll never lack for friends-

4-You can have it all if you are willing to give it all away-

5-When the holy spirit is in control of our life it is awesome.  When he is not, it can be dreadful-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Time is like a river.  You cannot step into the same water twice.  Because the flow that has passed will never pass again.  Enjoy every moment of life-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The giant African snail grows to a foot long and reaches weights greater than a pound-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Who was taking care of Mary, when Jesus went into his ministry?

2-How old was Jesus when Joseph died?

3-How old was Mary when Joseph died?

4-Did Jesus run his father' shop after Joseph's death?

5-Did Jesus live with his mother and siblings until starting his three year ministry?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to Leviticus, what must be done to any bird killed for food?

Answer for today       It's blood must be drained from it      17:13

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

2 Corinthians  1:3-4     Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is the Father who is full of mercy and all comfort. ⁴ He comforts us every time we have trouble, so when others have trouble, we can comfort them with the same comfort God gives us.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, use me as a channel of your comfort for others-

 

 

 

Friday july 27, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Someone who has much money but has no friends is a poor man indeed-

2-There is nothing wrong with working hard and having a good income.  But, if that is all there is to life, it is very empty indeed-

3-Truly selfish people are those who don't like themselves-

4-In order to have strong outward relationships you must first have strong inward relationships-

5-You can't harvest friends if you don't plant seeds of friendship-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

I can't afford to repair my brakes so I made my horn a little louder-

 

I'VE LEARNED

There is something wrong if you are always right-

 

DID YOU KNOW

There are fewer than one thousand giant pandas left alive in the world-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Would the residents of Bethlehem have known it was baby Jesus that Herod the great was trying to kill?

2-Would the residents of Bethlehem have known who their special resident was (baby Jesus)?

3-Who were the Samaritans and why did the Jews dislike them so much?

4-Did the Holy family travel to Nazareth the same way they went to Egypt?

5-Could something that Jesus, the carpenter, have made be in existence today?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What prophet said that God's protection for Jerusalem was like birds circling overhead-

Answer for today        Isaiah         31:5

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 26:11-12     But I have lived an innocent life,

 So save me and have mercy on me.

 I stand in a safe place.
 Lord, I praise you in the great meeting.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you that because of your grace and power, my past doesn't have to sideline me but can instead position me to minister to others-

 

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

Thursday july 26, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Humility is open to guidance-

2-Seek to be meek-

3-Choose an attitude of gratitude-

4-A true friend is greater than any material possession-

5-Without friends, no one would chose to live, though they had all other worldly goods-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

I used to have an open mind but my brain kept falling out-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Old age is when it takes longer to rest than to get tired-

 

DID YOU KNOW

A geep is a cross between a goat and a sheep-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Do angels identify themselves when in contact with us?

2-Do we each have a guardian angel?

3-Are angels active in the world today?

4-What are angels primary function?

5-Did Herod the Great ever know that baby Jesus had escaped to Egypt?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to Psalm 147, what young birds are fed by God when they call to him?

Answer for today          Ravens       verse 9

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 86:3-5    Lord, have mercy on me, because I have called to you all day.
⁴ Give happiness to me, your servant, because I give my life to you, Lord.
⁵ Lord, you are kind and forgiving and have great love for those who call to you.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 Father, I know that you are rich in grace and mercy and willing to forgive-

 

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

Wednesday July 25, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God's grace is better than healing-

2-There is a reason for everything God does-

3-You are a brand new person when your sins have been forgiven-

4-Jesus never demands we worship him-

5-Jesus never looks down on anyone-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

What happens if you get scared half to death twice?

 

I'VE LEARNED

You are getting older when "getting lucky" means you find your car in the parking lot-

 

DID YOU KNOW

A rhino's horn is made of compacted hair-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Joseph and Mary ever tell others who Jesus was?

2-How many different angels are there?

3-Do all angels have names?

4-Are all angels male?

5-How can you recognize an angel, or can you?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In Revelation, who told the birds to gather together to eat the flesh of warriors?

Answer for today          an angel in the sun          Revelation 19:17

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

2 Corinthians 2:8-11   So I beg you to show that you love him. ⁹ I wrote you to test you and to see if you obey in everything. ¹⁰ If you forgive someone, I also forgive him. And what I have forgiven—if I had anything to forgive—I forgave it for you, as if Christ were with me. ¹¹ I did this so that Satan would not win anything from us, because we know very well what Satan’s plans are.      

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, today lead me not into temptation, but deliver me from the evil schemes of the enemy-

 

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

Tuesday July 24, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Christians are to be "night lights"-

2-The promises of God are in the words of Jesus.  The words of Jesus will change your life-

3-Jesus is the only way to God-

4-As soon as Jesus comes, the situation changes-

5-You don't need a personal resurrection if you are not dead-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

When I am not in my right mind, my left mind gets pretty crowded-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Discernment is one of God's greatest gifts-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Rhinos are in the same family as horses and are thought to have inspired the myth of the unicorn-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How did Joseph know how to make the trip to Egypt and where to go?

2-What did Joseph do with the Magi's gifts?

3-How did the holy family live in Egypt?

4-When did Joseph and Mary's families first get to see Jesus?

5-When were Mary's other children born?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who warned people that the birds of the air could be tattletales, telling the king who had said bad things about him?

Answer for today        the author of Ecclesiastes        10:20

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Philippians 3:12-14    I do not mean that I am already as God wants me to be. I have not yet reached that goal, but I continue trying to reach it and to make it mine. Christ wants me to do that, which is the reason he made me his. ¹³ Brothers and sisters, I know that I have not yet reached that goal, but there is one thing I always do. Forgetting the past and straining toward what is ahead, ¹⁴ I keep trying to reach the goal and get the prize for which God called me through Christ to the life above. 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, teach me today to come wholeheartedly to receive your transforming grace so I can walk in the total freedom of your forgiveness-

 

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

Monday July 23, 2018 thought for the day

 

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The key to contentment is a loving relationship with Jesus-

2-Personal heart change is a necessary first step toward personal life change-

3-With God's thinking, strength is weakness, weakness is strength and foolishness is wisdom-

4-What your priorities are is what you focus on-

5-You can tell a lot about  a person's character by what comes out of their mouth-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Someday is not a day of the week-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The now extinct ancestor of the horse, the eohippus, had a short neck and a pug muzzle and stood no higher than a medium sized dog-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Since the holy family left Bethlehem at night, how did they travel and were they alone or with other travelers?

2-How long did the holy family live in Egypt before returning to Nazareth?

3-How was Joseph convinced that Mary's son Jesus was by the holy spirit and not another man?

4-What angel told Joseph to take his family  to Egypt?

5-Where did the holy family live in Egypt?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who called his lover "my dove, my perfect one"?

Answer for today          the lover in the song of Solomon         6:9

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Titus 2:6-8      In the same way, encourage young men to be wise. ⁷ In every way be an example of doing good deeds. When you teach, do it with honesty and seriousness. ⁸ Speak the truth so that you cannot be criticized. Then those who are against you will be ashamed because there is nothing bad to say about us.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, lead me today to someone who can exhort me spiritually and help me grow in my knowledge of and love for 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 22, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-God will give to you what he can pass through you-

2-Stewardship is a spiritual discipline-

3-Lying to yourself is the most destructive form of lying-

4-All roads don't lead to God

5-God gives us things for satisfaction but not contentment-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Many people stop looking for work when they find a job-

 

I'VE LEARNED

You can't stay young forever but you can be immature for the rest of your life-

 

 DID YOU KNOW

Racehorses have been known to wear out new shoes in one race-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does all lying really matter or hurt someone?

2-Would the Magi have been able to communicate with the holy family?

3-Was the gift of myrrh symbolic of the suffering savior and a prophecy of what was to become of Jesus?

4-Was the myrrh given as a gift by the magi the same kind of myrrh mixed with vinegar offered to Jesus on the cross?

5-When an angel told Joseph to take his family and leave Bethlehem why didn't he have them return to Nazareth?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who predicted that desert birds would use a ruined Edom as their home?

Answer for today     Isaiah             34:11-14

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

 Proverbs 20:1      Wine and beer make people loud and uncontrolled; it is not wise to get drunk on them.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, give me the strength today to run to you as my shelter-

 

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

 

 

Saturday July 21, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Prayer was never meant to be a monologue, it was meant to be a dialogue-

2-The Bible is a promise book as well as a prayer book-

3-One of the by products of answered prayer is that it gives us the faith to believe God for even bigger miracles-

4-We doubt God because we doubt ourselves-

5-Obeying the ten commandments does not lead to loving God and people.  Loving God and people lead to obeying the ten commandments-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

SHIN-a device for finding furniture in the dark-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Silence in the face of evil is evil itself-

 

DID YOU KNOW

With nearly eleven million horses within its borders, China is the leader of all nations for horse population-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Wouldn't Joseph and Mary have been shocked by the Magi's visit?

2-Wouldn't the Magi's arrival in Bethlehem have caused quite a stir in the city?

3-What would Joseph and Mary's friends and neighbors have thought about the Magi's visit?

4-Wouldn't Joseph and Mary's friends and neighbors wonder what was so special about the holy family?

5-Did the Magi's gifts represent or symbolize  something special?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what parable of Jesus do greedy birds play a major role?

Answer for today         the parable of the sower      Mark 4:1-20

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

1 Thessalonians  1:5-6     because the Good News we brought to you came not only with words, but with power, with the Holy Spirit, and with sure knowledge that it is true. Also you know how we lived when we were with you in order to help you. ⁶ And you became like us and like the Lord. You suffered much, but still you accepted the teaching with the joy that comes from the Holy Spirit.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you for the encouragement I receive from so many of your faithful saints-

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 20, 2018 thought for the day

 

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The power of prayer doesn't always change your circumstances but it gives you the strength to walk through them-

2-Success is a derivative of persistence-

3-Even if it seems like God is four days late, it is too soon to give up-

4-When you know you are praying the promises of God you can pray with confidence-

5-When on the cross Jesus said "it is finished" it wasn't, just the final installment on our sin debt.  It was also the down payment on all his promises-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Everyone has a photographic memory, some just don't have film-

 

I'VE LEARNED

The best labor saving device of today is called tomorrow-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The normal body temperature of the Clydesdale horse is 101 degrees Fahrenheit-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did the Magi come to worship the Christ child or was there another reason?

2-How much of each gift was given to Jesus parents by the Magi?

3-Would any of Joseph and Mary's family have come to visit them and the baby Jesus while living in Bethlehem?

4-Did Jesus ever meet his earthly grandparents?

5-Why were the 3 gifts chosen by the Magi to give to Jesus parents?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What form did the Holy Spirit assume at Jesus' baptism?

Answer for today       a dove       Mark1:10

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

2 Corinthians 5:1-5     We know that our body—the tent we live in here on earth—will be destroyed. But when that happens, God will have a house for us. It will not be a house made by human hands; instead, it will be a home in heaven that will last forever. ² But now we groan in this tent. We want God to give us our heavenly home, ³ because it will clothe us so we will not be naked. ⁴ While we live in this body, we have burdens, and we groan. We do not want to be naked, but we want to be clothed with our heavenly home. Then this body that dies will be fully covered with life. ⁵ This is what God made us for, and he has given us the Spirit to be a guarantee for this new life.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, I thank you for the promise of heaven that your Spirit guarantees-

 

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

thursday July 19, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

 

1-God has promised to always give back more than you give up-

2-Potential is God's gift to us.  What we do with it is our gift back to God-

3-When you live in obedience, you position yourself for blessings-

4-God's grace is bigger than your biggest sin-

5-The size of our prayer depends on the size of who we pray to-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Hard work pays off in the future, laziness pays off now-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Sometimes all that we want is opposite from all we need-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Though small, the Shetland pony is strong.  It was once used to haul heavy cars in coal mines--

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why did the Magi bring such expensive gifts to the Christ child?

2-What would Joseph and Mary have thought about a visit from wealthy visitors and their gifts?

3-Would Mary have had any more children before the Magi came?

4-What did Joseph and Mary do with the Magi's gifts?

5-How long did the Magi stay with the Holy Family?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to Jesus, what inevitably gathers near a dead body?

Answer for today        Vultures        Luke 17:37

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Hebrews 10:22-24     let us come near to God with a sincere heart and a sure faith, because we have been made free from a guilty conscience, and our bodies have been washed with pure water. ²³ Let us hold firmly to the hope that we have confessed, because we can trust God to do what he promised.

 

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, thank you for enabling me to draw near to you. In your presence I find complete assurance of my faith in you-

 

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

Wednesday July 18, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-If you spell success wrong, you will get it wrong-

2-True faith celebrates before our miracle happens-

3-Prayer and praise are both expressions of faith-

4-God does miracles for one reason only-to bring glory to himself-

5-To God 5+2 = 5000 +12

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

When everything is coming your way, you are probably in the wrong lane-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Life is better when you are happy, but life is best when other people are happy because of you-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Thoroughbred horses are so thin skinned their veins are visible beneath their skin, especially on the legs-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did the Magi know how long their journey would take?

2-Why would the Magi ask king Herod where the newborn king of the Jews was since they were from a different country?

3-Would the Magi have gone on their journey if they had known they would be gone a total of four years (2 years going and two years returning?

4-Were the Magi familiar with Jewish scriptures?

5-Why did God have men from so far away come to see the Christ child?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What domestic bird signaled peter's betrayal of Jesus?

Answer for today       the rooster      John 13:38;  18:27

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY 

Hebrews 6:10-12      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, please help me to have assurance enough to persist and persevere in my faith so I may be your light for nonbelievers around me-

 

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