Saturday October 6, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The deepest thoughts are held in our heart not our mind-

2-It is the thoughts and intents of the heart that shapes a persons life-

3-It is with your heart that you believe-

4-The attainment of knowledge does not necessarily mean you are wise-

5-It is the foolish person who despises wisdom-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

There are worse things than getting a call for a wrong number at 4am, it could be the right number-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Where there is sin, we can expect suffering to follow-

 

DID YOU KNOW

It would take more than 150 years to drive a car to the sun-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is the church guilty of being too quick to criticize and slow to love?

2-Is the church guilty of being too quick to shoot its wounded?

3-Does good works come naturally out of a person who is saved?

4-When Jesus said he didn't know those who prophesied, cast out demons, and did good works in his name, was it because they had another sinful side to them?

5-Why are Christians so critical of other christian denominations?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What future king was looking for lost donkeys as a goodwill gesture?

Answer for today          Saul           1 Samuel 9:1-6

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Ephesians 1:16-19     I have not stopped giving thanks to God for you. I always remember you in my prayers, ¹⁷ asking the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, to give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation so that you will know him better. ¹⁸ I pray also that you will have greater understanding in your heart so you will know the hope to which he has called us and that you will know how rich and glorious are the blessings God has promised his holy people. ¹⁹ And you will know that God’s power is very great for us who believe. That power is the same as the great strength

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, make me passionate about my relationship with your son Jesus so that I may be a witness for you and your love-

 

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 October 5, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Love is the life of the heart-

2-Motives are the real reason we do any of the things we do-

3-The problem with the Pharisees was that their actions looked good but their motives were not-

4-A person's character is determined by their motives-

5-God judges us by our hearts, nothing else-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

There are no new sins, the old ones just get more publicity-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Sin always has its consequences-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Less than 1 percent of all road accidents in Canada involve a moose-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is the epitome of taking the Lords's name in vain?

2-Did Jesus ever say that if we are not perfect we are no longer his followers?

3-Can we be followers of Jesus and not be "saved"?

4-Is the church guilty of excusing sin in the church?

5-Doesn't the Lord's Prayer indicate that even as Christians we will sin?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What prophet of Moab had a talking donkey?

Answer for today       Balaam       Numbers 22:21-33

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Ephesians 1:13-14      So it is with you. When you heard the true teaching—the Good News about your salvation—you believed in Christ. And in Christ, God put his special mark of ownership on you by giving you the Holy Spirit that he had promised. ¹⁴ That Holy Spirit is the guarantee that we will receive what God promised for his people until God gives full freedom to those who are his—to bring praise to God’s glory.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you for sending your son, Jesus, to be the redemption price for my sins, for sealing me with your Holy Spirit, and for guaranteeing my inheritance-

 

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

Thursday October 4, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-The glory of God is man fully alive as God intended-

2-Jesus said "I have come that they may have life and have it to the fullest-

3-It is the minds responsibility to take in and process information-

4-In the hours of Jesus' greatest trials, his love overcame his fear of what loving would cost him-

5-Emotions are the voice of the heart-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

No one has more driving ambition than a teenage boy who wants to buy a car-

 

I'VE LEARNED

We must not let the desire for personal gain distract us from our spiritual purpose-

 

DID YOU KNOW

A car is stolen every thirty seconds in the United States-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is there a better name for followers of Jesus than Christian?

2-Do not all christian denominations have a major point of emphasis which is their primary purpose for being?

3-Is it possible to have too much churchiness?

4-Are we guilty of substituting church attendance for christian living?

5-Would the bridegroom have criticized the five virgins with oil if they had shared with the five who did not?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What prophet speaks of God's covenant with the birds of the air?

Answer for today       Hosea        2:18

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

EPHESIANS 1:1112      In Christ we were chosen to be God’s people, because from the very beginning God had decided this in keeping with his plan. And he is the One who makes everything agree with what he decides and wants. ¹² We are the first people who hoped in Christ, and we were chosen so that we would bring praise to God’s glory.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, I praise you for choosing me in Jesus to be part of your eternal inheritance-

 

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

 

 

Wednesday October 3, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Jesus did not die for an idea, he died for you and me-

2-God's heart is broken because ours is fallen-

3-Jesus died for us and better yet was raised for us-

4-It has always been God's plan not to just forgive you but also to restore you-

5-Wisdom is not filling our minds with information, it is developing a discerning heart-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Scratch a cat and you'll have a permanent job-

I'VE LEARNED

Doing right is better than doing well-

DID YOU KNOW

Traveling by air is the safest means of transportation.  More people are killed by donkeys annually than are killed in plane crashes-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Are you a christian because you "make a decision" for Christ?

2-Is it real Christianity to put God and church activities ahead of your family and their needs?

3-How does a deceived person know he is deceived?

4-Is theology an intellectual activity or a faith issue?

5-In the final analysis does only God know for sure if we are christian?

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to Isaiah, what bird honors God for providing streams in the desert?

Answer for today       the owl        Isaiah 43:20

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm  37:18-19     The Lord watches over the lives of the innocent, and their reward will last forever.
¹⁹ They will not be ashamed when trouble comes. They will be full in times of hunger.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, thank you that satan is a defeated foe and that we have victory in Jesus-

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

Tuesday October 2, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light-

2-The mind is a fine faculty but the heart is the dwelling place of our true beliefs- 

3-Everything you love is what makes a life worth living-

4-To hear God's voice you must listen with your heart-

5-My "heart" is the real me, the real self-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why is it that at class reunions you feel younger than everyone else looks?

 

I'VE LEARNED

God often uses people with simple faith to accomplish his great purposes-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Ten percent of frequent fliers say they never check their luggage when flying-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is a "little white lie"?

2-How much perfection should we strive for in being a christian?

3-Why should we always be striving to be "better" Christians?

4-Is Jesus ever satisfied with who we are?

5-When we aren't "better"Christians are we falling short and sinning?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What book says that in old age the songs of the birds will grow faint?

Answer for today          Ecclesiastes          12:4

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 33:12-15     Happy is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his very own.
¹³ The Lord looks down from heaven and sees every person.
¹⁴ From his throne he watches all who live on earth.
¹⁵ He made their hearts and understands everything they do.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you for truly blessing us with an eternal inheritance in you-

 

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

 

 

Monday October 1, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Love that does not have have friendship for its base is like a mansion built on sand-

2-Be grateful for those who bring happiness to you-

3-Love at first sight is easy to understand but love over a lifetime is a miracle-

4-You and your spouse do not have to think alike to love each other-

5-The faithful love of a woman snoring on the pillow next to mine is the best valentine of all-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Business conventions are important for they demonstrate how many people a company can operate without-

 

I'VE LEARNED

To love God means more than being enthusiastic about him-

 

DID YOU KNOW

There were about sixty million bison when the Europeans landed in America.  By the late 1880s, all but five hundred bison were killed.  Today there are 350, 000 bison in America-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does the church expect  people to be saved in a predetermined and similar way?

2-Is religious activity becoming a substitute for christian living?

3-Even as Christians, do we often disobey God's Word.  Have we then sinned?

4-Are some sins more grievous than others?

5-Do all sins have the same consequences?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

 What city, according to John, will become a home for every detestable and unclean bird?

Answer for today         Babylon        Revelation 18:2

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

1 Corinthians 10:23-26             “We are allowed to do all things,” but not all things are good for us to do. “We are allowed to do all things,” but not all things help others grow stronger. ²⁴ Do not look out only for yourselves. Look out for the good of others also.²⁵ Eat any meat that is sold in the meat market. Do not ask questions about it. ²⁶ You may eat it, “because the earth belongs to the Lord, and everything in it.
  

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, help me choose to care about others and serve them with your love-

 

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 September 30, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-If you don't quit, you cannot lose-

2-Too many Christians focus on their failures instead of the victory that is theirs through a relationship with God-

3-The secret to success is always the same thing--not talent, luck, good timing, great personality--it is never giving up-

4-Everyone who got where he is had to start were he was-

5-Suffering for being a christian is a witness-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

How come it takes so little time for a child who is afraid of the dark to become a teenager who wants to stay out all night-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Faith begins with believing God can be trusted-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The Kansas City Railroad used to stop their trains to allow the passengers to shoot at passing buffalo-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can someone be a christian and do something we don't approve of?

2-Can you become a christian through confirmation?

3-As long as someone asks Jesus into their heart, says the sinners prayer, signs a decision card or follows the four spiritual laws, are they then part of Gods family?

4-Should we take someone's initial positive response to the Gospel as absolute assurance they are saved?

5-How much does raising your hand or walking down an aisle have to do with becoming saved?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to Proverbs, what is an undeserved curse like?

Answer for today      a fluttering sparrow or swallow          Proverbs  26:2

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Romans 15:7-8     Christ accepted you, so you should accept each other, which will bring glory to God. ⁸ I tell you that Christ became a servant of the Jews to show that God’s promises to the Jewish ancestors are true.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

  

Father, thank you for opening my eyes to both the truth of who you are and the truth that  I am a sinner in need of a Savior-

 

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

 

 

Saturday September 29, 2018 thought for the day-from jasper

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You will invest in the things which are important to you-

2-You can act your way into feelings-

3-Being grateful can solve a great deal of your problems-

4-Praise is a form of worship-

5-The purpose of praising God is to surrender our pride and thank him by bragging on him-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

A good time to keep your mouth shut is when you are in deep water-

 

I'VE LEARNED

God's work done in God's way will bring his success-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Woodpecker scalps, porpoise teeth, and giraffe tails have all been used as money-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is the spiritual meaning of the word "heart"?

2-Is it possible the church is full of people who aren't christian and don't know it?

3-Should becoming a christian be made more difficult, to ensure people know what they are doing and not just making an emotional expression?

4-Should becoming a christian be made easier so more people would want to be included?

5-How can we determine whether another person is a christian?  Do we have the ability to judge that?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According it Psalm 104, what bird nests in the pine trees?

Answer for today        the stork       17

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Romans 4:20-22      He never doubted that God would keep his promise, and he never stopped believing. He grew stronger in his faith and gave praise to God. ²¹ Abraham felt sure that God was able to do what he had promised. ²² So, “God accepted Abraham’s faith, and that faith made him right with God. 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, you are a promise maker and a promise keeper with whom nothing is impossible-

 

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 September 28, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You don't know what you don't know-

2-Good words come from good thoughts-

3-Plan for your future for that is where you will spend the rest of your life-

4-Greed is not defined by what something costs.  It is measured by what it costs you-

5-Many a man will die for what he believes in but no one will die for what he knows to be a lie-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Seat belts are not as confining as a wheelchair-

 

I'VE LEARNED

True friends always think of the other person, not just themselves-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Each day, fishermen kill more than a hundred whales-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can we worship God through the daily routine of living?

2-Is the fruit of salvation actions or intentions?

3-Can you be a christian and be proud?

4-If we prophesy, cast out demons, do wonders all in the name of Jesus,  isn't that doing the will of God?

5-What is the criteria for being a christian?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What prayer of an afflicted man compares him to an owl living among ruins?

Answer for today      Psalm         102:6

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Acts 7:55-56     But Stephen was full of the Holy Spirit. He looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at God’s right side. ⁵⁶ He said, “Look! I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at God’s right side.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, help me to keep my eyes on you-

 

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

Thursday September 27, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The nail pierced hands of jesus revel the love filled heart of God-

2-It is impossible to go as high as you are capable of going if you are carrying the burden of hate, revenge and bitterness-

3-Grace reveals love, love produces joy-

4-You can tell the caliber of a person by the type of questions they ask-

5-You can't change your life until you change something you do every day-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

If you don't have a sense of humor, you probably don't have any sense at all-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Those who say they follow God but don't live like it waste their God given talents-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The only country in the world that has a Bill of Rights for cows is India-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is your relationship with God that of a friendship?

2-What was the Old Testament God to man relationship?

3-What does it mean that God wants to be your friend?

4-What was the relationship of Jesus and his disciples--friends,- master, servant,- God, man,- etc?

5-What does it mean to pray without ceasing? How do you do it?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What two birds did Abram sacrifice to God?

answer for today        a dove and a pigeon       Genesis 15:9

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

John 11:40-44     Then Jesus said to her, “Didn’t I tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?”
⁴¹ So they moved the stone away from the entrance. Then Jesus looked up and said, “Father, I thank you that you heard me. ⁴² I know that you always hear me, but I said these things because of the people here around me. I want them to believe that you sent me.” ⁴³ After Jesus said this, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” ⁴⁴ The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with pieces of cloth, and a cloth around his face. Jesus said to them, “Take the cloth off of him and let him go.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, I choose to believe you in all that I do today-

 

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

Wednesday September 26, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

 

1-God enlightens you, satan confuses you-

2-Your life is not over, but your past is-

3-There is no pillow so soft as a clear conscience-

4-The way to get what you want is to want less-

5-The simple message that changed the world forever was "He is not here, he is risen"-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Money will buy a fine dog, but only kindness will make him wag his tail-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Rebelling against God's leaders is rebelling against God-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Until they were imported into the country, Australia did not have any member of the cat family, hoofed animals, apes, or monkeys-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why do we sing "Onward Christian soldiers" and then go awol the next day?

2-Can you praise God and promote yourself at the same time?

3-How do you worship God with all your strength?

4-Can true worship sometimes be an act of your will?

5-Is there such a thing as passive worship?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to the law, what can be used in place of a lamb as  a sin offering?

Answer for today          two doves         Leviticus  5:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

1 Corinthians 10:31-33     The answer is, if you eat or drink, or if you do anything, do it all for the glory of God. ³² Never do anything that might hurt others—Jews, Greeks, or God’s church— ³³ just as I, also, try to please everybody in every way. I am not trying to do what is good for me but what is good for most people so they can be saved.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, I choose to give glory to you at every opportunity-

 

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

Tuesday September 25, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Kindness is like a boomerang--what you send out comes back to you-

2-A negative mind will never give you a positive life-

3-The height of your relationship with God depends on the depth of your desire-

4-There is no such thing as chance, luck, accident in the Christian journey-

5-Don't ask God questions, just trust Cod-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

The nicest thing about the future is that it always starts tomorrow-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Our goals control our actions-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The guinea pig originated in South America-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why are there so many different names for God in scripture?

2-Why are we instructed to praise God's name?

3-How do we offer to God our bodies as living sacrifices?

4-Why is its considered an act of worship to offer our bodies as living sacrifices?

5-Can our spirit be anyplace our bodies are not?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In John's vision of the four living creatures, what bird does one of the creatures resemble?

Answer for today         An eagle        Revelation 4:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Romans 6:22-23      But now you are free from sin and have become slaves of God. This brings you a life that is only for God, and this gives you life forever. ²³ The payment for sin is death. But God gives us the free gift of life forever in Christ Jesus our Lord.   

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, I am overwhelmed by your goodness and grace-

 

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

Monday September 24, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Being meek is having power under control-

2-Your identity is not what you do but who you are-

3-The consequences of today are determined by the actions of the past.  To change your future, change your decisions of today-

4-Habits if not resisted soon becomes necessity-

5-Prayer is where burdens change shoulders-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Acupuncture is a jab well done-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Mercy is not giving a person what they deserve-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The goose was the first domesticated animal-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What style of music is best for worshipping?

2-Does God expect all of his children to worship him in the same way?

3-Is there one best way to draw close to God?

4-How do we love God with "all our mind"?

5-What does "vain repetition" mean?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What did Joseph and Mary sacrifice in the temple when they took the young Jesus there?

Answer for today      a pair of doves          Luke 2:24

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Romans 5:16-17     After Adam sinned once, he was judged guilty. But the gift of God is different. God’s free gift came after many sins, and it makes people right with God. ¹⁷ One man sinned, and so death ruled all people because of that one man. But now those people who accept God’s full grace and the great gift of being made right with him will surely have true life and rule through the one man, Jesus Christ.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, thank you that because of Jesus I will one day stand before you cleansed of my sin, welcomed by you, and not condemned-

 

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-
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Sunday September 23, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Death is a horizon and a horizon is nothing but the limit of our sight-

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

3-A man does not know the true meaning of love until he holds his first child-

4-There is no need in childhood as strong as the need for a father's love and protection-

5-There is no "if only" in Jesus' vocabulary-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

When she saw her first strands of grey hair she thought she would dye-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Canaan's greatest threat to Israel was not its army but its religion-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Armadillos can be house broken-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How does God want us to worship him?

2-Is sincerity enough in living the christian life?

3-Can we worship God and not be emotional?

4-Is it possible to pray for a lost family member and not be broken hearted?

5-Is it worship when you are emotionally moved by a piece of christian music?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What seed grows a plant so large that the bird can make ness in it?

Answer for today      the mustard seed       Luke 13:18-19

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

John 14:25-27     I have told you all these things while I am with you. ²⁶ But the Helper will teach you everything and will cause you to remember all that I told you. This Helper is the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name.²⁷ “I leave you peace; my peace I give you. I do not give it to you as the world does. So don’t let your hearts be troubled or afraid.

 PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you that I can come to you and trust in you-

 

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

 

 

Saturday September 22, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-It is because we are created in the image of God that we desire to love and be loved-

2-Grandparents are the dots that connect the lines from generation to generation-

3-Death is not extinguishing the light, it is putting out the lamp because dawn has come-

4-The bitterest tears shed over the graves are for words left unsaid and for deeds left undone-

5-In faith there is enough light for those who want to believe and enough shadows to blind those who don't-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

He had a photographic memory that never developed-

 

I'VE LEARNED

God often uses delays to test our obedience and patience-

 

DID YOU KNOW

According to animal experts, a soft blow to a person is the llamas's way of saying hello-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is there a right and wrong way to worship?

2-What does it mean to "worship God in truth"?

3-How do we "worship in Spirit"?

4-What is our spirit what we must worship God with?

5-Should worship be from our emotions or intellect?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to Jesus, what does not sow nor reap?

Answer for today        the birds of the air       Matthew 6:26

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Matthew 7:7-10     “Ask, and God will give to you. Search, and you will find. Knock, and the door will open for you. ⁸ Yes, everyone who asks will receive. Everyone who searches will find. And everyone who knocks will have the door opened.⁹ “If your children ask for bread, which of you would give them a stone? ¹⁰ Or if your children ask for a fish, would you give them a snake?

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you that you don't tire of our prayers-

 

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 September 21, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Material things don't deliver the fulfillment we expect-

2-Guilt is the by product of not forgetting what is behind-

3-Hanging on to guilt is like staying in jail after you have been pardoned-

4-The spirit of fear is inferior to the spirit of God living in you-

5-The road from fear to confidence is called "taking a risk"-

STRANGE THOUGHT

The guy who fell onto an upholstery machine is now fully recovered-

I'VE LEARNED

Obedience always involves sacrifice, but sacrifice is not always obedience-

DID YOU KNOW

A llama greeting is marked by softly blowing on each other-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why did Jesus call the people evil doers when they had done such miraculous deeds in his name?

2-Is communion a means of grace for forgiveness of sin?

3-Should communion be open to non members of your denomination?

4-Should the church tithe its income to other ministries?

5-Is it swearing when someone says "oh my God"?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What prophet asked, "Does a bird fall into a trap on the ground where no snare has been set"?

Answer for today       Amos     3:5

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Matthew 5:23-24    “So when you offer your gift to God at the altar, and you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, ²⁴ leave your gift there at the altar. Go and make peace with that person, and then come and offer your gift.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, thank you for your unconditional love and ongoing forgiveness-

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

Thursday September 20, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You don't pay love back, you pay it forward-

2-No kind action ever stops with itself-

3-Never judge what you don't understand-

4-Easter is the demonstration of God that life is essentially spiritual and timeless-

5-We were created to find the greatest joy and fulfillment by serving God and others with what ever gift God has given us-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

1-When a clock is hungry it goes back four seconds-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Children need to learn that their parent's words and actions go together-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Llamas are reported to be inquisitive, friendly animals-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is a "conversion experience" necessary  to receive salvation?

2-Is an emotional response to the gospel dependable?

3-What role should self examination play in our spiritual lives?

4-How does God's spirit bear witness with our spirit?

5-How often is just right in having communion?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to Jeremiah, what large bird knows it has appointed seasons?

Answer for today      Stork     Jeremiah 8:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

2 Corinthians 9:15        Thanks be to God for his gift that is too wonderful for words.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, thank you for the gift of Jesus!

 

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