Monday December 17, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-If you can trust God in pain, confusion and loneliness, you will overcome them and eliminate doubt, one of Satan's greatest foot holds in your life-

2-Only when honest feelings and emotions are shared can real people be known, loved and helped-

3-In scripture, praise is recognizing, appreciating and expressing God's greatness-

4-God moves us to praise him-

5-True friends should help you draw closer to God, not hinder your relationship with him-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

What do retirees call a long lunch-normal-

 

I'VE LEARNED

When we pray, our task is to ask in faith and wait in humility-

 

DID YOU KNOW

John Wayne began his film career in a series of Westerns as Singin' Sam, the silver screen's first singing cowboy.  Unfortunately, he could not make records because his singing voice and guitar playing were both dubbed-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why did Jesus ascend to heaven only in view of his disciples?

2-Did the disciples know they wouldn't see Jesus again after his ascension to heaven?

3-How did Jesus ascend into heaven?

4-Did Jesus go to another location (heaven) or just to another state of being?

5-Where is the heaven that Jesus went to?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what land did Moses see a burning bush that was not consumed-

Answer for today         Midian              Exodus 3;2

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 63:1-4     

God—you’re my God!
 I can’t get enough of you! I've worked up such hunger and thirst for God, traveling across dry and weary deserts.

 So here I am in the place of worship, eyes open, drinking in your strength and glory.
In your generous love I am really living at last! My lips brim praises like fountains.
I bless you every time I take a breath; my arms wave like banners of praise to you.

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PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, I thank you for your unfailing love.  You are deserving of all praise at all times-

 

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 December 16, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

1-Too often we presume to speak for God, to put words in his mouth, to take him for granted, or to interpret his silence to mean he is absent or unconcerned-

2-God's actions do not depend on ours, he will do what he knows best regardless of what we think-

3-We must trust God with our unanswered questions-

4-It is difficult to forgive someone who has incorrectly accused us of wrong doing-

5-Focusing our thoughts on God moves us to praise him-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why are retirees so slow to clean out the basement, attic or garage.  They know as soon as they do, one of their adult children will want to store stuff there-

 

I'VE LEARNED

God never stops pointing the way.  He is always with us as we go-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The roaring lion in the MGM logo was named Volney and lived at the Memphis Zoo-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Jesus go to hell at his death as stated in the apostles creed?

2-If Jesus was in hell during the Easter weekend, what did he do there?

3-Would the place from which Jesus ascended to heaven on the MT of Olives be a sacred place along with his birthplace, crucifixion place and burial place?

4-Could it be possible Jesus appeared in resurrected form to people not recorded in scripture?

5-Why was there forty days from Jesus' resurrection to his ascension?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What prophet mentions a gift of ebony wood sent to Tyre?

Answer for today            Ezekiel           27:15

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Romans 14:8-9      It’s God we are answerable to—all the way from life to death and everything in between—not each other. That’s why Jesus lived and died and then lived again: so that he could be our Master across the entire range of life and death, and free us from the petty tyrannies of each other.

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PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, what a comfort I have in knowing who you are and whose I am-

 

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

Saturday December 15, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-True Christians should purge themselves of the deep desire for more power, prestige and possessions-

2-Becoming wise is an ongoing, life long pursuit-

3-Job's greatest test was not his pain and grief but that he did not know why he was suffering-

4-We must learn to trust in God who is good and not in the goodness of life-

5-Our greatest test may be that we must trust God's goodness even though we don't understand why our lives are going a certain way-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

 What is the common term for someone who enjoys work and refuses to retire----nuts-

 

I'VE LEARNED

God's complete moral perfection is revealed by his hatred of all sin-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Woody Allen's legal name is Heywood Allen, but his real name was originally Allen Stewart Konigsberg-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What form was Jesus' resurrected body-

2-Where was Jesus from resurrection Sunday night to the following Sunday when he appeared to the disciples including Thomas?

3-Do we know from what spot on the MT of Olives that Jesus ascended into heaven?

4-Did Jesus go to heaven in a bodily form or spirit form?

5-What happened to the earthly body of Jesus?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What epistle uses the grafting of the olive tree as a symbol of God choosing the Gentiles in addition to the Jews?

Answer for today             Romans 11:17

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

ACTS 2:36     “All Israel, then, know this: There’s no longer room for doubt—God made him Master and Messiah, this Jesus whom you killed on a cross.”

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 PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross.  You took my sin and paid my penalty

 

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 December 14, 2018 thought for the day

1-Be slow to give advice to those who are hurting.  They often need compassion more than they need advice-

2-Wrong assumptions lead to wrong conclusions-

3-Compassion produces greater results than criticism or blame-

4-We cannot claim sinless lives but we can claim forgiven lives-    

5-Depending on wealth for happiness is idolatry and denies the God of Heaven-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why do retirees count pennies.  They are the only ones who have the time-

 

I'VE LEARNED

God is just as thorough in his mercy as he is severe in his judgement-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Rita Hayworth's real name was Margarita Cansino-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can you be saved without a sense of being lost?

2-Does being a christian mean you are destined to face the worlds criticism and persecution?

3-As a christian, what are you willing to die for?

4-How did Jesus' grave cloths get so neatly folded?

5-After  the resurrection did Jesus live as he did before going from place to place or did he just appear and disappear?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What furnishings in the temple were made of olive wood?

Answer for today            The cherubim          1 Kings 6:23    

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Philippians 2:9-11     Because of that obedience, God lifted him high and honored him far beyond anyone or anything, ever, so that all created beings in heaven and on earth—even those long ago dead and buried—will bow in worship before this Jesus Christ, and call out in praise that he is the Master of all, to the glorious honor of God the Father.       Message

                       

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Jesus, I love your name and confess you as my Savior and Lord-

 

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

Thursday December 13, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Often we suffer consequences for bad decisions and actions-

2-Never under estimate how vulnerable we are during times of suffering and pain-

3-Life is not given merely for happiness and personal fulfillment, but for us to serve and honor God-

4-It is wrong for us to assume that because God truly loves us he will always prevent suffering-

5-Satan's ploy is to get us to doubt God's love and faithfulness towards us-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Among retirees, what is considered formal attire--tied shoes-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Prophecy predicts and history reveals what has been in God's mind for all time-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Indiana Jones' first name was Henry-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why do we say blessed be the "name"of the Lord?

2-Are we today like the two men on the road to Emmaus in that we don't recognized when Jesus is with us?

3-Why do we so often not recognize when God is with us?

4-If God's Spirit is living within us, why aren't we more aware of it?

5-Is having a positive attitude a biblical concept?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What tree's fruit was used to make a plaster to heal the diseased King Hezekiah?

Answer for today         the fig's             2 King 20:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Luke 4:6-8     For the second test he led him up and spread out all the kingdoms of the earth on display at once. Then the Devil said, “They’re yours in all their splendor to serve your pleasure. I'm in charge of them all and can turn them over to whomever I wish. Worship me and they’re yours, the whole works.” Jesus refused, again backing his refusal with Deuteronomy: “Worship the Lord your God and only the Lord your God. Serve him with absolute single-heartedness.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, I thank you for my victory over temptation through the power you provide me-

 

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

 

 

Wednesday December 12, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Faith in God does not guarantee personal prosperity, and lack of faith does not guarantee troubles in your life-

2-If we always know why we are suffering, our faith would have no room to grow-

3-Often we feel we must say something spiritual and insightful to a hurting friend.  Perhaps what they need most is just our presence, showing we care-

4-We so often want to learn patience instantly-

5-Often we suffer consequences for bad decisions and actions-

 

STRANGE THOUGHTS

Why don't retirees mind being called seniors.  The term comes with a a 15%discount-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Treat others with the same fairness you demand for yourself-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The full name of the Fonz, played by Henry Winkler in the TV series "Happy days", was Arthur Herbert Fonzarelli-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-After the resurrection was Jesus in a physical body or a spiritual body-

2-After Jesus resurrection, where was he when he wasn't making appearances to people?

3-Why was there no record of Jesus appearing to his mother Mary after his  resurrection?

4-Was Jesus resurrected before, during or after the tomb stone was rolled away?

5-If Jesus said the prayer of faith will heal the sick, why are so many not?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What tree's leaves were used to cover the naked Adam and Eve?

 The answer for today                        the fig's                Genesis 3:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Mark 12:29-31     Jesus said, “The first in importance is, ‘Listen, Israel: The Lord your God is one; so love the Lord God with all your passion and prayer and intelligence and energy.’ And here is the second: ‘Love others as well as you love yourself.’ There is no other commandment that ranks with these.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, may your grace and power and love flow through me-

 

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

Tuesday December 11, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The consequences of sin may last a lifetime or longer-

2-A covenant is a promise-

3-Noah was the second father of the human race-

4-Was getting drunk and naked before his sons the only act of sinfulness in Noah's life?

5-The message of Job is that you should not give up on God because he allows you to have difficult experiences-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

What is the biggest gripe of retirees--not enough time to get everything done-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Broken promises shatter trust and destroy relationships-

 

DID YOU KNOW

When Tom and Jerry made their debut in the 1940 cartoon "Puss Gets the Boot", Tom was called Jasper and Jerry didn't have a name at all-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Would the Roman guards have been killed or punished for allowing Jesus body to vanish?

2-What is the difference between an apostle and a disciple?

3-Who was the least important disciple?

4-Did Thomas touch the wounds of Jesus?

5-Why should the disciples have believed Mary Magdalene when she told them Jesus body was gone?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What kind of tree was withered by Jesus because it bore no fruit?

Answer for today         a fig tree           Mark 11:12-14

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

1 John 4:13-15      This is how we know we’re living steadily and deeply in him, and he in us: He’s given us life from his life, from his very own Spirit. Also, we’ve seen for ourselves and continue to state openly that the Father sent his Son as Savior of the world. Everyone who confesses that Jesus is God’s Son participates continuously in an intimate relationship with God.                                              Message

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you for your love and your Spirit.  Use me to testify to your glory and grace-

 

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

 

 

Monday December 10, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Christians are to love God for who he is, not for what he gives-

2-Job's suffering was a test for Job and Satan, not God-

3-The ark was 6 times longer than it was wide.  That is the same ratio as used by modern builders-

4-Anger is not necessarily a sin, but actions motivated by anger can be sinful-

5-Anger should be the energy behind good actions, not bad actions-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

When is a retiree's bedtime? It is three hours after falling asleep on the sofa-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Wealth and luxury bring false security-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The original title of the television series "Charlie's Angels" was "The Alley Cats"-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How could the chief priests have convinced people that the body of Jesus had been stolen?

2-Did the Roman guards tell their superiors that the tomb of Jesus was empty?

3-Did the Roman guards come to believe that Jesus was the Son of God?

4-What was Pilate's reaction on hearing that the body of Jesus was no longer in the tomb?

5-Did any Roman authorities come to check out Jesus' empty tomb?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What did Noah's dove bring back in its beak?

Answer for today           an olive twig        Genesis 8:11-   

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

2 Peter 3:17-18     But you, friends, are well-warned. Be on guard lest you lose your footing and get swept off your feet by these lawless and loose-talking teachers. Grow in grace and understanding of our Master and Savior, Jesus Christ.          Message 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, help me to be conscious of your presence, especially when challenges to my walk with you arise-  

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 December 9, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Although God loves us, believing in and obeying him do not shelter us from life's calamities-

2-God is fully aware of every attempt by satan to bring suffering and difficulty on us-

3-God is never caught by surprise by our troubles and is always compassionate-

4-God cannot be fooled by satan-

5-"The Lord gives and the Lord takes away, blessed be the name of the Lord-"

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

The number of days in a retiree's week-----6 Saturdays and 1 Sunday-

 

I'VE LEARNED

It is much better to face reality than to live a lie-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The Flintstones lawyer who never lost a case was called Perry Masonry-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why was one of the two men on the road to Emmaus never named?

2-Was Luke living when Jesus was living?

3-Why were the eyes of the two men on the road to Emmaus opened when Jesus broke bread, gave thanks and gave it to them, and not before-

4-Why would Thomas not believe Jesus was alive when all the others tried to convince him he was?

5-Were the Chief Priests frightened when the Roman guards told them Jesus body was missing from the tomb?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

When Rahab hid the Israelites spies on her rooftop, what did she hide them under?

Answer for today            stacks of flax         Joshua 2:6

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

PHILIPPIANS 3:20-21       But there’s far more to life for us. We're citizens of high heaven! We’re waiting the arrival of the Savior, the Master, Jesus Christ, who will transform our earthy bodies into glorious bodies like his own. He’ll make us beautiful and whole with the same powerful skill by which he is putting everything as it should be, under and around him-

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, the hope you give me for the future blesses me-

 

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

Saturday December 8, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Faith in God is justified even when our situations look hopeless-

2-To be unshakeable, faith must be built on the confidence that God's ultimate purpose will come to pass-

3-Because God is creator of all angels, both those who serve him and those who rebelled, he has complete power and authority over them-

4-Any Christian who is committed to God should expect satan's attacks.  Satan who hates God also hates God's people-

5-God's people can overcome satan's attacks through God's power-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Women like silent men, they think they are listening-

 

I'VE LEARNED

We are all capable of hypocrisy-

 

DID YOU KNOW

When Bugs Bunny made his first appearance in 1935, he was called Happy Rabbit-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When and where did Mary of Magdalene first meet Jesus?

2-Why did Mary Magdalene not recognize Jesus at the tomb?

3-How did the women who came to Jesus' tomb on Sunday morning with spices to put on Jesus's body expect to see it, since the tomb had been sealed and guarded?

4-Why didn't Jesus first appear to Pilate or the Sanhedrin?

5-Who were the two men on the road to Emmaus who Jesus met?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What plant was used to purify lepers?

Answer for today            Hyssop              Leviticus         

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Luke 2:10-12         There were sheepherders camping in the neighborhood. They had set night watches over their sheep. Suddenly, God’s angel stood among them and God’s glory blazed around them. They were terrified. The angel said, “Don’t be afraid. I'm here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide: A Savior has just been born in David’s town, a Savior who is Messiah and Master. This is what you’re to look for: a baby wrapped in a blanket and lying in a manger.”

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PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, I am grateful for the gift of hope-

 

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 December 7, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Suffering is not always a direct result of personal sin-

2-Prosperity is not always a reward for being good-

3-We must be careful not to judge others who are suffering-

4-When we congratulate ourselves for being right, we become proud-

5-Sin has twisted justice and made our world unpredictable and ugly-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things-

 

I'VE LEARNED

The time is always right to do the right thing-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Cary Grant's real name was Archibald Leach-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why did Jesus first appear after the resurrection to Mary Magdalene?

2-Why didn't Jesus first appear after the resurrection to his inner circle of disciples-Peter, James, John?

3-Was Mary Magdalene really another another disciple?

4-Had Mary Magdalene been mentally ill or morally destitute?

5-Was Mary Magdalene married during the time of her friendship with Jesus?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

To what king did Jesus compare the lilies of the field?

Answer for today            Solomon       Luke 12:27

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Ephesians 3:20-21     God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us.

Glory to God in the church!
Glory to God in the Messiah, in Jesus!
Glory down all the generations!
Glory through all millennia! Oh, yes!         Message

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, you are a mighty God, and it is a joy to serve you-

 

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

 

 

Thursday December 6, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Trusting God does not mean we do nothing-

2-God never intended for people to profit from others misfortune-

3-Make it a practice to help those in need around you-

4-Sometimes the way we take for granted the very blessings God has given us leads us to forget him-

5-People often have short memories when it comes to God's faithfulness-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday-

 

I'VE LEARNED

People want to change, they don't want to be changed-

 

DID YOU KNOW

W. C. Fields full name was William Claude Dukenfield-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was the tomb of Jesus used again later on by Joseph of Arimathea?

2-Why wasn't Jesus body buried wherever his earthly father Joseph was buried?

3-Is it important to know the exact location of Jesus tomb?

4-Did Jesus have perfect health during his lifetime?

5-Why didn't Jesus first appear after the resurrection to all the disciples together?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What prophet had a vision of a branch of an almond tree?

Answer for today             Jeremiah         1:11

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

1 John 3:21-24       And friends, once that’s taken care of and we're no longer accusing or condemning ourselves, we're bold and free before God! We're able to stretch our hands out and receive what we asked for because we're doing what he said, doing what pleases him. Again, this is God’s command: to believe in his personally named Son, Jesus Christ. He told us to love each other, in line with the original command. As we keep his commands, we live deeply and surely in him, and he lives in us. And this is how we experience his deep and abiding presence in us: by the Spirit he gave us.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, your Word works in my heart, and I am grateful-

 

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

Wednesday December 5, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Forgiveness is not limited by the amount of sin, but by our willingness to repent-

2-The unread Bible is as useless as a lost one-

3-Sin repeated, but never repented of, invites disaster-

4-Believers today must be careful not to threaten their walk with God by taking on the practices of non believers-

5-There are no triumphs without troubles-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

The older you get, the better you realize you were-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Happiness equals satisfaction divided by desires-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Before he became a comedian, Bob Hope was a boxer known as Packy East-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why would Joseph of Arimathea have had his own private tomb?

2-Did any of Jesus' friends, family or followers have helped in Jesus' burial?

3-Was there enough time after Jesus died for Joseph of Arimathea to ask Pilate for permission to bury Jesus Body, prepare it for burial with Nicodemus and bury it before the Sabbath began at 6pm Friday (about 3 hours)?

4-Would the tomb of Jesus have been destroyed over the centuries?

5-Was Jesus' tomb used again later by Joseph of Arimathea?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What man met the Lord at the oaks of Mamre?

Answer for today         Abraham          Genesis 18:1

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Ephesians 1:3-4     How blessed is God! And what a blessing he is! He’s the Father of our Master, Jesus Christ, and takes us to the high places of blessing in him. Long before he laid down earth’s foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love, to be made whole and holy by his love.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, you alone are worthy of praise.  Teach me to praise you with all that I am-

 

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

Tuesday December 4, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You don't have to do evil to gain more experience and learn more about life-

2-When Eve gave into Satan's temptation, a knowledge of both good and evil seemed like a good thing-

3-A small sin has a way of growing out of control-

4-Fear is never a good excuse for failing to trust God-

5-Doing God's wIll begins with our desires-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Most of our so called reasoning consists in finding agreements for going on believing as we already do-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Samuel Goldwyn's real name was Samuel Goldfish-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was the body of Jesus washed before burial or was it too badly mauled?

2-Why didn't Jesus die from blood loss after the flogging and nailing?

3-When and where were the two thieves buried?

4-Would Barabbas have seen Jesus flogging and crucifixion?

5-Where is the real place of Jesus burial?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

 Who was killed after his hair was caught in an oak's branches?

Answer for today        Absalom         2 Samuel 18:9-10

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

John 15:7-8    “I am the Vine, you are the branches. When you’re joined with me and I with you, the relation intimate and organic, the harvest is sure to be abundant. Separated, you can’t produce a thing. Anyone who separates from me is deadwood, gathered up and thrown on the bonfire. But if you make yourselves at home with me and my words are at home in you, you can be sure that whatever you ask will be listened to and acted upon. This is how my Father shows who he is—when you produce grapes, when you mature as my disciples. 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, teach me to abide in your son and in your Word-

 

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

Monday December 3, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-There is no way to buy eternal life with God.  Only God can redeem a soul-

2-Right conduct can come only from a clean heart and spirit.  Ask God to create a pure heart and spirit in you-

3-You can never please God by outward actions,  no matter how good, if your inward heart attitude is not right to create a pure heart and spirit in you-

4-A foolish person does not necessarily lack intelligence for many atheists and unbelievers are highly educated.  Fools, are people who reject God, the only one who can save them-

5-Temptation is Satan's invitation to give in to his kind of life and give up God's kind of life-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

I doubt, therefore I might be-

 

I'VE LEARNED

The road to success is lined with many tempting parking places-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Dean Martin, born Dino Crocetti, boxed under the name Kid Crochet as a teenager-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was it a risky move for Joseph of Arimathea to ask Pilate for the body of Jesus to bury it?

2-Why hadn't Pilate ordered what to do with Jesus' body?

3-Was any personal or cherished objects buried with Jesus?

4-Would Jesus ever have worn jewelry?

5-Would Jesus ever have had a hair cut.  If so, how?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What king appointed an overseer to watch after the fruits of the olive trees and sycamores?

Answer for today         David         1 Chronicles    27:28

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Mark 11:22-25      Jesus was matter-of-fact: “Embrace this God-life. Really embrace it, and nothing will be too much for you. This mountain, for instance: Just say, ‘Go jump in the lake’—no double mindedness—and it’s as good as done. That’s why I urge you to pray for absolutely everything, ranging from small to large. Include everything as you embrace this God-life, and you’ll get God’s everything. And when you assume the posture of prayer, remember that it’s not all asking. If you have anything against someone, forgive—only then will your heavenly Father be inclined to also wipe your slate clean of sins.”                      Message

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, You are the sovereign doer of the impossible.  Encourage me to pray big prayers

 

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 December 2, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-When we repent of our sins, God promises to forgive us.  He delivers us from sin's eternal consequences although he does not promise to undo all of sins's earthly consequences-

2-Life is short no matter how long you live-

3-Because life is short, don't neglect what is truly important-

4-Often, blessings cannot be received unless we go through the trial of waiting-

5-One antidote for depression is to meditate on the record of God's goodness to his people-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Age is a high price to pay for maturity-

 

I'VE LEARNED

It is not how big the house, it is how happy the home-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Approximately 97 percent of all statistics are made up-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What color of skin would Adam and Eve have had?

2-When did humans different colors of skin first appear?

3-Is our physical characteristics today an evolution of our original ancestors?

4-Was it common for people of Jesus' day to be buried in a tomb?

5-Why did Joseph of Arimathea want to bury the body of Jesus?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What tree's foliage was found in the carvings inside the temple?

Answer for today          Palm           1 Kings 6:29

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Ecclesiastes 3:1-3      

There’s an opportune time to do things, a right time for everything on the earth:

A right time for birth and another for death,
A right time to plant and another to reap,
A right time to kill and another to heal,
A right time to destroy and another to construct,

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, you are in control of all of creation, all of history, all of my life, and I am grateful-

 

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

Saturday December 1, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Because God is faithful and his word is dependable, we can rejoice and sing, giving thanks and praise-

2-Because the wicked have no fear of God, nothing restrains them from sinning-

3-In your gratitude for God's love and mercy, don't forget his justice-

4-Anger and worry reveal a lack of faith that God loves us and is in control-

5-You can tell a lot about a person's character by the way they handle money-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

If you are cross eyed and have dyslexia, can you read this okay?

 

I'VE LEARNED

You can't listen while you are talking-

 

DID YOU KNOW

An estimated 880,000 credit cards in circulation will turn out to have incorrect information on their magnetic strips-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why were the disciples surprised at Jesus' words about the difficulty of rich people getting into heaven?

2-Why is the placing of hands on someone associated with giving a blessing?

3-How long did it take for Jesus and Simeon to carry the cross to Golgotha?

4-How many hours did Jesus hang on the cross?

5-Would Adam and Eve have looked like us today?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What city was the "city of palm trees"?

Answer for today        Jericho             2 Chronicles 28:15

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

JOHN 6:63     The Spirit can make life. Sheer muscle and willpower don’t make anything happen. Every word I've spoken to you is a Spirit-word, and so it is life-making      Message

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, give me a heart to walk according to your Word-

 

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-