Tuesday August 21, 2018 thought fo the day

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-When you love someone you level with that person-

2-Seek to understand not just to be understood-

3-Be thankful you don't already have everything you desire.  If you did, what would there be to look forward to-

4-Be thankful you don't know everything for it gives you an opportunity to learn-

5-Be thankful for difficult times for it is during those times you grow-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

The law of probability-the probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act-

 

I'VE LEARNED

What a child doesn't receive they can seldom later give-

 

DID YOU KNOW

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

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why is Matthews name never mentioned again in scripture after his calling by Jesus to be a disciple except in the listing of the apostles?

2-Did the tax collectors collect taxes for both the Roman and Jewish governing authorities?

3-When Jesus told the Jewish leaders to give to Caesar what is his, does that mean we should pay our taxes willing?

4-Is it possible to love the sinner but hate their sin?

5-Are Christians to separate themselves from those who are sinners?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to Ezekiel, what will be the moaning of the survivors sound like?

Answer for today         Doves       Ezekiel     7:16

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 31:23-24     Love the Lord, all his faithful people! The Lord preserves those who are true to him,
 but the proud he pays back in full.²⁴ Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

 Father, help me remain faithful as I wait upon you.  As I wait, teach me your ways and strengthen my heart-

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

 

Monday August 20, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

 

1-It is not happiness that makes us grateful but gratefulness that makes us happy-

2-Don't try to argue with satan for you'll lose every tine-

3-For the christian, the goal is not to see how close you can get to temptation without giving in, but rather how far away from it you can stay-

4-When temptation calls you, don't try to argue, just drop the receiver and go do something else-

5-When God gives us an idea, it is inspirational.  When satan gives us an idea , it is a temptation-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Law of gravity-any tool, nut, bolt, screw when dropped will roll to the lease accessible corner-

 

I'VE LEARNED

A daughter may outgrow your lap, but she will never outgrow your heart-

 

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-Did the religious leaders dismiss Jesus out of hand or had they studied their books and scrolls and rejected him?

2-Why was Matthew so quick to respond to Jesus' call to be  disciple?

3-Had Matthew known Jesus prior to his calling to be a disciple?

4-Is it possible that Matthew was the nobleman who came to Jesus in Cana begging Jesus to heal his son?

5-Why was Matthew's name changed from Levi.  Did he change it himself or did Jesus give him a new name?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What bird does Jeremiah compare to a man who gains riches by unjust means?

Answer for today          a partridge that hatches eggs it does not lay        Jeremiah 17:11

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

PSALM 33:18,22 

  18 But the Lord looks after those who fear him,
    Those who put their hope in his love.

²² Lord, show your love to us
    As we put our hope in you.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, do not allow what I am hoping for to become what I am hoping in-

 

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 August 19, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Worry is a warning light that you doubt God loves you and will take care of you-

2-We always get in trouble when we doubt God's love-

3-Anything you put first in your life besides God will create anxiety because that thing can always be lost-

4-Happiness equals satisfaction divided by desires-

5-Contentment is not a lack of ambition nor a lack of goals, it means your happiness doesn't depend on your circumstances-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Law of mechanical repair-after your hands are coated with grease your nose will begin to itch-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Banks are not trying to help you by offering you credit, they are selling a product that makes them money-

 

DID YOU KNOW

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

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did all the disciples stay true to Jesus after his resurrection and ascension into heaven?  

2-Did Jesus teach and heal all the three years of his ministry or did he also take time off for his family

3-Did the human side of Jesus need rest and relaxation-

4-Would Jesus ever have been sick or hurt?

5-The people of Capernaum came to Jesus for healing in large numbers so why couldn't the religious leaders understand his divine authority and who he was?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What bird's youth is, according to Psalms, renewable?

Answer for today       The eagle        Psalm 103:5

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Romans 14:17-18     In the kingdom of God, eating and drinking are not important. The important things are living right with God, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. ¹⁸ Anyone who serves Christ by living this way is pleasing God and will be accepted by other people.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, thank you for the joy that comes from the Holy Spirit-

 

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

Saturday August 18, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Trust forces you to live by faith-

2-Never take away someone's hope for that may be all they have-

3-Courage is having faith even though we feel uncertain-

4-God is who he said he is-

5-In the hurt, pain and suffering God is near and he is good, even if the ending isn't-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

99% of lawyers give the rest a bad name-

 

I'VE LEARNED

The goal in marriage should be more than friendship, it should be oneness-

 

DID YOU  KNOW

There are fewer than one thousand Bactrian camels left in the wild-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was Jesus a vegetarian or did he eat meat?

2-Would Jesus have been overwhelmed with sick people wanting healing?

3-Why did biblical people believe that sickness was related to some sin?

4-The man let through the roof at Capernaum by his friends had shown faith in coming to Jesus, but Jesus forgave his sins without the man repenting .  Why?  Was his sickness sin related?

5-Why are there no new testament books by the rest of the disciples?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What bird's song is, in the Song of Solomon, a sign of spring?

Answer for today        the turtle dove        Song of Solomon  2:12

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Matthew 25:21     The master answered, ‘You did well. You are a good and loyal servant. Because you were loyal with small things, I will let you care for much greater things. Come and share my joy with me.’

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 Father, I praise you today for the joy eternal that you will reward me with someday-

 

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

Friday August 17, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Profit that is made dishonestly eventually brings trouble with it-

2-It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold or silver-

3-Old is good in some things-old songs, old movies, and old friends-

4-Courage is not about the absence of fear but about obedience even when we are afraid-

5-Courage is trusting God when we don't know what is next-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Half the people you know are below average-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Living with the consequences of our choices teaches us to think and choose more carefully-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Camels will refuse to carry loads that are not properly balanced-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How was it that Peter recognized Jesus as the Messiah when others around him couldn't?

2-When Jesus stayed in Capernaum where did he live?

3-Were there any requests for physical healing made to Jesus that he didn't answer?

4-In Jesus three years of ministry did he walk every where or would he have ridden an animal?

5-What kind of food did Jesus eat and what did he drink?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to Psalm 84, what two small birds have a nesting place near the temple?

Answer for today          the sparrow and the swallow     Psalm 84:3

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

John 15:11-12     I have told you these things so that you can have the same joy I have and so that your joy will be the fullest possible joy.¹² “This is my command: Love each other as I have loved you.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, I am so thankful for your abiding joy today and every day-

 

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

 

 

Thursday August 16, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Discriminate among your fears.  Learn to tell which ones are useful and which ones are destructive-

2-Basis for happiness-something to do, someone to love and something to look forward to-

3-It is better to be poor and honest than to be foolish and tell lies-

4-God does not bless dishonesty-

5-You always lose when you give up your integrity-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Borrow money from pessimists for they don't expect it back-

 

I'VE LEARNED

A word to the wise is unnecessary-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Traveling at a rate of two to three miles per hour, camels can carry five hundred to one thousand pounds on their back-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why is there no record of Jesus appearing to his mother after his resurrection?

2-When Jesus four fishermen friends cast their nets into the water at his command, were the fish waiting to be caught or did they appear as a result of the fishermen's obedience?

3-Why has Capernaum never been rebuilt?

4-Why did the people of Capernaum not fully believe in Jesus after all the miracles he did in that city-

5-Isn't it strange that the demon Jesus cast out of the man at the Capernaum synagogue knew Jesus was God's son but the religious leaders couldn't recognize him?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said that he had become a companion of owls?

Answer for today       Job      30:29

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 5:11-12     But let everyone who trusts you be happy; let them sing glad songs forever.
Protect those who love you and who are happy because of you.
¹² Lord, you bless those who do what is right; you protect them like a soldier’s shield.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, Jesus  is my joy.  Today I reaffirm my trust in him and with gratitude receive afresh the precious gift of his joy-

 

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

Wednesday August 15, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Friendship isn't about who you have known the longest, it is about those who came into your life and never left your side-

2-Just because you don't like what someone does, doesn't mean you can't accept them-

3-If you want to know who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize-

4-Talk over your troubles, mistakes and dreams with someone you trust-

5-Don't underestimate the ability of God to fix a situation even when you can't be patient and trust him-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Bills travel through the mail at twice the speed of checks-

 

I'VE LEARNED

There is a difference  between being patient with someone and wasting your time-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Camels have three eyelids to protect their eyes from blowing sand-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why no mention in the Bible about Peter's parents, his family or his father in law?

2-Did any of the disciples have siblings that weren't believers/ followers of Jesus?

3-Did Jesus know Peter, Andrew, James, or John before calling them to be his disciples?

4-How did Jesus and his disciples support themselves financially during his ministry?

5-Were Jesus, James and John related?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to Psalm 68, what are the dove's feathers covered with?

Answer for today          gold        Psalm 68:13

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 103:1-5     All that I am, praise the Lord, everything in me, praise his holy name.
² My whole being, praise the Lord and do not forget all his kindnesses.
³ He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases.
⁴ He saves my life from the grave and loads me with love and mercy.
⁵ He satisfies me with good things and makes me young again, like the eagle.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, help me to see who I really am in you.  Let me always remember how you have graciously dealt with me in the past.  May I bless you with all that is within me-

 

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

Monday August 13, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The supreme example of early Christians absolute trust in God was their acceptance of persecution-

2-In many places where our Bibles use the word "witness" ,the early Christians were really "martyrs"-

3-The further a society drifts from the truth, the more it will hate those that speak it-

4-Those we love don't have to be exactly like us.  Life is too short for drama and petty things so kiss slowly, laugh insanely, love truly, forgive quickly and pray often-

5-Friendship isn't about who you have known the longest, it is about those who came into your life and never left your side-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Some people would kill for a Nobel Peace Prize-

 

I'VE LEARNED

The purpose of dating is to find a match, not to fix someone-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Camel's milk does not curdle-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why didn't Josephus (an ancient Jewish historian) have any books as part of the New Testament about Jesus?

2-What is the practical difference between teaching and preaching that Jesus did?

3-Did any of the disciples come from wealthy families-

4-Is there an significance that Jesus choose fishermen to be his disciples?

5-Why does the Bible only state about one disciple that Jesus loved?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What prophet said that Ahab's people would be eaten by birds?

Answer for today            Elijah        1 Kings 21:24

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Isaiah 53:4-6     But he took our suffering on him and felt our pain for us.
We saw his suffering and thought God was punishing him.
⁵ But he was wounded for the wrong we did; he was crushed for the evil we did.
The punishment, which made us well, was given to him, and we are healed because of his wounds.
⁶ We all have wandered away like sheep; each of us has gone his own way.
But the Lord has put on him the punishment for all the evil we have done.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, thank you for all that Jesus went through and for all of your blessings-

 

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 August 12, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Forgiveness is free but it is not cheap-

2-Leave justice to God.  Heal your anger and hurt with his grace-

3-Those who are supposed to be known for their love have been the most hated of all people-

4-Trusting God should mean believing that even if obedience to God entails great suffering, God is trustworthy to bring a person through it-

5-A person who does not do what God has commanded shows he really does not believe in God-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

If you think nobody cares about you, try missing a couple of payments-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Loving people doesn't mean changing them-

 

DID YOU KNOW

A camel's backbone is just as straight as a horse's backbone-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Jesus have any girl siblings?

2-When did the word "Christmas" first come into use?

3-Has Jesus' birthday always been a time of celebration?

4-Why did Jesus choose the disciples he did but not include business people, shepherds, religious leaders, land owners, farmers, non Jews, etc for a more broader base?

5-Was there no one in Israel at the time of Jesus that could have read and understood the prophecies about a Messiah and say that Jesus had fulfilled them?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

When the king of Syria besieged Samaria, what unusual substance sold for five shekels in the city?

Answer for today     Dove's dung         2 King 6:25

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

James 5:14-16      Anyone who is sick should call the church’s elders. They should pray for and pour oil on the person in the name of the Lord. ¹⁵ And the prayer that is said with faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will heal that person. And if the person has sinned, the sins will be forgiven. ¹⁶ Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so God can heal you. When a believing person prays, great things happen.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, I want to take you at your word.  I want to pray in faith.  I will pray and trust the results to you-

 

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

Saturday August 11, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Today is the oldest you have ever been, yet the youngest you will ever be so try to enjoy this day while it lasts-

2-Faith without actions is just a mental acknowledgement-

3-The kindest hearts expect no reward and deserve it all the more-

4-If you don't get God's grace in your life, life will make you bitter-

5-Forgiveness is not about fairness, it is not about justice, it is about grace-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Plan to be spontaneous tomorrow-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Unless we do something for others, we miss one of the greatest sources of happiness-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The longest recorded life span of a camel was thirty five years, five months-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did any of the disciples families become believers in Jesus as the Messiah?

2-Can you have more of God and what does it means?

3-Were all of the disciples married men?

4-Why did Jesus not choose a woman, a slave, a foreigner to be a disciple?

5-The disciples had a treasurer, so why didn't they have a secretary or one to record all their events?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What beautiful bird did Solomon's navy bring to Israel?

Answer for today        the peacock        2 Chronicles 9:21

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 147:2-6    

The Lord rebuilds Jerusalem; he brings back the captured Israelites.
³ He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.

⁴ He counts the stars and names each one.
⁵ Our Lord is great and very powerful. There is no limit to what he knows.
⁶ The Lord defends the humble, but he throws the wicked to the ground.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, I stand in your presence today, humbled by your mighty power, your infinite wisdom, and your great compassion and mercy-

 

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

Friday August 10, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Forgiveness is the most difficult thing God asks us to do-

2-The message of the cross is the message of forgiveness which is the central tenant of Christianity-

3-Forgiveness is an act of spiritual liberation, it frees us from feelings that are toxic to the soul-

4-When we forgive we move closer to God-

5-The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after you-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

A fool and their money is soon partying-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Light doesn't make a sound-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The world camel population is approximately twenty million-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When Jesus was on earth, was he more man or more God or 50/50 or 100/100?

2-Did Jesus ever have to heal himself?

3-Did Jesus heal everyone who came to him asking for it?

4-At what age did Jesus start healing other people?

5-How would the disciples families have survived financially when they were out following Jesus?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to Job, what is hidden from the keen eyed birds of prey?

Answer for today          The whereabouts of jewels and precious metals        Job 28:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Jeremiah 33:6-9     “‘But then I will bring health and healing to the people there. I will heal them and let them enjoy great peace and safety. ⁷ I will bring Judah and Israel back from captivity“‘But then I will bring health and healing to the people there. I will heal them and let them enjoy great peace and safety. ⁷ I will bring Judah and Israel back from captivity and make them strong countries as in the past. ⁸ They sinned against me, but I will wash away that sin. They did evil and turned away from me, but I will forgive them. ⁹ Then “Jerusalem” will be to me a name that brings joy! And people from all nations of the earth will praise it when they hear about the good things I am doing there. They will be surprised and shocked at all the good things and the peace I will bring to Jerusalem.’ and make them strong countries as in the past. ⁸ They sinned against me, but I will wash away that sin. They did evil and turned away from me, but I will forgive them. ⁹ Then “Jerusalem” will be to me a name that brings joy! And people from all nations of the earth will praise it when they hear about the good things I am doing there. They will be surprised and shocked at all the good things and the peace I will bring to Jerusalem.’

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 Father, help me to think of healing as you do, in terms of inner healing. Of peace and truth, and of cleansing from sin and iniquity-

 

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

Thursday August 9, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Mercy is compassion in action-

2-If you are a true Christian, you will be a merciful person-

3-Repentance is turning away from your sin-

4-God's mercy is his showing us kindness when we deserve punishment-

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

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

The sooner you fall behind, the more time you'll have to catch up-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Thank God he has the wisdom not to give us all that we want all of the time-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The giraffe's heart is hugh, it weighs twenty five pounds, is two feel long, and has walls up to three inches thick-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Jesus's disciples own any property, land or homes?

2-Was preaching a part of the worship at the synagogues?

3-How did our current worship services practices evolve?

4-How did the Biblical people know what day of the week it was since they had no personal calendar-

5-Did Jesus followers worship him while he was alive or just follow him?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who declared that Nineveh's slave girls would morn like doves when the city was plundered?

Answer for today           Nahum        2:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

JOHN 7:37-38     On the last and most important day of the feast Jesus stood up and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. ³⁸ If anyone believes in me, rivers of living water will flow out from that person’s heart, as the Scripture says.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 Father, my sin has dehydrated my soul.  I'm dying of thirst.  I believe Jesus is my only hope for life.  I confess my sin and turn to Jesus so that I may be satisfied in him-

 

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

Wednesday August 8, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Mercy is compassion in action-

2-If you are a true Christian, you will be a merciful person-

3-Repentance is turning away from your sin-

4-God's mercy is his showing us kindness when we deserve punishment-

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

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

The sooner you fall behind, the more time you'll have to catch up-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Thank God he has the wisdom not to give us all that we want all of the time-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The giraffe's heart is hugh, it weighs twenty five pounds, is two feel long, and has walls up to three inches thick-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Jesus's disciples own any property, land or homes?

2-Was preaching a part of the worship at the synagogues?

3-How did our current worship services practices evolve?

4-How did the Biblical people know what day of the week it was since they had no personal calendar-

5-Did Jesus followers worship him while he was alive or just follow him?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who declared that Nineveh's slave girls would morn like doves when the city was plundered?

Answer for today           Nahum        2:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

JOHN 7:37-38     On the last and most important day of the feast Jesus stood up and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. ³⁸ If anyone believes in me, rivers of living water will flow out from that person’s heart, as the Scripture says.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, my sin has dehydrated my soul.  I'm dying of thirst.  I believe Jesus is my only hope for life.  I confess my sin and turn to Jesus so that I may be satisfied in him-

 

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

Tuesday August 7, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Your giving benefits others, it also benefits you the giver-

2-Christmas is love in action, not just a once a year attraction.  Every time we love, every time we give, it is Christmas-

3-You could not live in a world of absolute justice and no mercy-

4-We want mercy for ourselves and justice for others-

5-You can't have a relationship without being troubled by the trouble of others-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Monday is an awful way to  spend your life-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Gratitude turns what we have into enough-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Because of its long stride, a giraffe is quicker than it appears.  At full gallop, the animal can run about thirty miles per hour-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Jesus receive his families blessing to start his earthly ministry?

2-Nicodemus was a member of he Sanhedrin and Jesus was tried before the Sanhedrin so did Nicodemus participate in Jesus trial?

3-Did Nicodemus become a true follower of Jesus?

4-What happened to Nicodemus after Jesus' burial?

5-What convinced Nicodemus that Jesus was the Messiah?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What prophet warned that he would wail like an owl and walk about barefoot and naked?

Answer for today            Micah         1:8

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

1 John 1:5-7     Here is the message we have heard from Christ and now announce to you: God is light, and in him there is no darkness at all. ⁶ So if we say we have fellowship with God, but we continue living in darkness, we are liars and do not follow the truth. ⁷ But if we live in the light, as God is in the light, we can share fellowship with each other. Then the blood of Jesus, God’s Son, cleanses us from every sin.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, I pray that I do not return to the horror of my sins.  I don't want darkness to be a way of life.  So, I ask you to help me conquer the sin that plagues me-

 

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

Monday August 6, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The original disciples were a group of unlikely misfits but who later turned the world upside down-

2-The Holy Spirit transformed the frightened, reluctant disciples into strong hearted, unintimidated, invincible messengers of God-

3-Giving is a privilege not a punishment and should be done joyfully and generously even while in great need-

4-Giving is an opportunity not an obstacle, a blessing not a burden-

5-A loving gift is an act of grace-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

The problem with the gene pool is that there is no lifeguard-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Who matters most to you tells what is most important to you-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The gait of the giraffe is a pace, with both legs on one side moving together-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did the disciples spend 24/7 with Jesus all the 3 years of his ministry?

2-Did Jesus ever see or visit his family (mother and siblings) during his ministry years?

3-How did Jesus support himself and his disciples during his ministry?

4-Would Jesus ever have hurt or injured his body during his lifetime by accident or neglect?

5-Did Jesus know his ministry would start at his meeting John the Baptist?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What prophet warned of a destruction in which all birds would be swept from the earth?

Answer for today          Zephaniah        1:3

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

John 8:34-36      Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, everyone who lives in sin is a slave to sin. ³⁵ A slave does not stay with a family forever, but a son belongs to the family forever. ³⁶ So if the Son makes you free, you will be truly free.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, I rejoice in the freedom you have given me through Jesus my Lord.  Give me the vision to embrace my liberty and live as your son, fully pleasing to you, totally accepted by you, forever forgiven, thanks to 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 August 5, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The New Testament wasn't completed until nearly the end of the first century, so the first century church relied largely on the oral teachings of the apostles-

2-No one living the christian life by the power of he Holy Spirit walks in the way of the world-

3-The life that Jesus lived qualified him for the life he died.  The death that he died qualified us for the life he lived-

4-Through the Spirit of God we can live like the Son of God-

5-Surely there is more to the life of the christian faith than church meetings, bible study, religious jargon and repetitious prayers-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism, to steal from many is research-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Happiness is not the absence of problems, it is the ability to deal with them-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Mice, whales, elephants, giraffes, and humans all have seven neck vertebrae-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why did Jesus choose for his first miracle to turn water into wine?

2-Were there many miracles of Jesus not recorded.  If so why not?

3-Could any of the writings not chosen to be a part of Holy Scripture be of meaningful interest and fill in some of the blank spaces we do not have in scripture?

4-Why had the host ran out of wine at the wedding in Cana?

5-Isn't it interesting that Jesus made and used a whip to drive the money changers out of the temple and had a whip used by the Romans on him at his crucifixion?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What kind of bird did Jesus compare to his love for Jerusalem?

Answer for today       a hen gathering her chicks      Matthew 23:37

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

2 Peter 3:8-9     But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: To the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years is as one day. ⁹ The Lord is not slow in doing what he promised—the way some people understand slowness. But God is being patient with you. He does not want anyone to be lost, but he wants all people to change their hearts and lives.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, thank you for loving me.  Thank you for sending Jesus to rescue me and to provide a path of joy on which I can walk each day-

 

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

Saturday August 4, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-If you allow them to, your doubts will nose dive your dreams-

2-If you make good wise decisions on a daily basis, it has a cumulative effect that pays dividends the rest of your life-

3-Settings goals are a great way of thinking long and dreaming big-

4-Show me your vision and I'll show you your future-

5-The power of a single prayer can change the course of history-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

The severity of the itch is proportional to the reach required-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of time if you only remember to turn on the light-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Each eye of a giant squid is a foot or more in diameter-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why was the ministry of Jesus started by satan's wilderness testing of him?

2-For whose benefit was Jesus' wilderness testing by satan?

3-Why did Jesus need the wilderness testing by satan?

4-Was Satan's temptation of Jesus simply about food, fame, and power?

5-Did Jesus know the people of the wedding at Cana he attended or was it perhaps a family member?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to Jesus, what bird is cared for by God even though it had no barns or storerooms?

Answer for today         the raven        Luke 12:24

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Proverbs 3:5-6    Trust the Lord with all your heart, and don’t depend on your own understanding.
⁶ Remember the Lord in all you do, and he will give you success.  

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, I look to you for direction.  I submit myself to your control-

 

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-