Saturday May 11, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You become what you think and what you think becomes reality-

2-What you laugh at says who you are-

3-What you might have been is still possible-

4-No one ever learned to walk by instruction-

5-Only God can take what is wrong and make it right-

STRANGE THOUGHT

What animal in the Ark had the highest level of intelligence?

Answer    the giraffe-

I’VE LEARNED

You can take unrefined sugar and dip it in animals blood and it will bleach the sugar, turning it white.  (can anyone tell me if this is true)?

DID YOU KNOW

A UN survey revealed that postmen in Britain are bitten by dogs far less than in an other country-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What was the purpose of the mysterious encoding of information in the Bible?

2-What does “the days of the Lord” mean?

3-What is the “balm of Gilead”?

4-Could tornadoes, hurricanes and earthquakes be part of the dramatic signs in the heavens that come in the Last Days?

5-What does the term “where the worm dies not” mean?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who built the Egyptian treasure cities of Pithom and Raamses?

Answer for today       the enslaved Israelites       Exodus 1:11  Therefore they set over them taskmasters to afflict them with their burdens. And they built for Pharaoh treasure cities, Pithom and Raamses-

SCRIPTURE

and be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.

Ephesians 4:32 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, thank you that what you command, you enable us to obey and to truly love with you with all my entire being-

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 May 10, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Once fear is removed, peace quickly fills the vacuum-

2-Ministry is a believers calling, not a name for religious activity-

3-We fall the way we lean-

4-You cannot get ahead while you’re getting even-

5-Fear means you are trusting more in yourself than in God-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Where is the first mention of insurance in the Bible?

Answer    When Adam and Eve need more coverage-

I’VE LEARNED

No matter how advanced it is, any civilization that neglects its spiritual and moral life is going to disintegrate-

DID YOU KNOW

City dogs live about three years longer than country dogs-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Are Holy Scriptures exempt from translation and copy errors?

2-Why was Baal worship so tempting to the Israelites?

3-What does the term “to pass through the fire” mean?

4-Why are there so many conflicting interpretations of the prophetic scriptures in the Bible?

5-What are we to make of the mysterious hidden codes as found in the Bible by using high tech computers?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who built a city call Enoch east of Eden?

Answer for today       Cain      Genesis 4:17    And Cain knew his wife, and she conceived and bore Enoch. And he built a city, and called the name of the city after the name of his son, Enoch.

SCRIPTURE

“Moreover, if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone. If he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.                   Matthew 18:15 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, thank you for loving me and for making your love for me more real through your people

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

Thursday May 9, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Hurt people hurt people-

2-Often, the more you get of what you want the less you want of what you get-

3-What we give to God is never lost and what we withhold is never gained-

4-For those who grieve, God gives beauty instead of ashes, gladness instead of mourning and praise instead of despair-

5-It is doubtful if the majority have ever been right-

STRANGE THOUGHT

When was the longest day in the Bible?

Answer   The day Adam was created because there was no eve-

I’VE LEARNED

True friendship is seen through the heart, not through the eyes-

DID YOU KNOW

The dumbest dogs in the world are Afghan hounds-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Were all the people who went into the ark righteous people?

2-Can you live a sinless life when filled with the Holy Spirit?

3-If and when you sin, does the Holy Spirit leave your life?

4-How do you determine God’s will for a church when there are good and Godly people who disagree on decisions to be made?

5-Why did God take more than forty different writers across a period of about 2000 years to make his Holy Book the Bible?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who built ancient Babylon?

Answer for today      Nimrod     Genesis 10:8&10     And Cush begot Nimrod; he began to be a mighty one on the earth.  And the beginning of his kingdom was Babel and Erech, and Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar.

SCRIPTURE

There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, who walk not according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.           Romans 8:1-2 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, thank you for being my compass and my guide, my strength and my stability-

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

Wednesday May 8, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-Some rewards come only as a result of suffering-

2-God does things for you in order to do things in you in order to do things with you-

3-You can’t come from where you haven’t been-

4-Kindness is the oil that takes the friction out of life-

5-People who are hurting don’t need a tongue lashing, they need a tender touch-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why was Adam created first?

Answer—so he would have a chance to say something-

I’VE LEARNED

You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you-

DID YOU KNOW

Bees must visit some five thousand flowers to make a single spoonful of honey-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did the fallen angels know there would be no chance of any reconciliation for them?

2-Is the Rapture a true Biblical concept?

3-Is the Rapture part of the second coming of Jesus?

4 Is God’s perfect will always done?

5-Can a Christian live a righteous life without being persecuted?

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to Paul, what country is the site of Mount Sinai?

Answer for today     Arabia    Galatians 4:25  For this Hagar is Mount Sinai in Arabia and answereth to Jerusalem  as it is now, and is in bondage with her children.

SCRIPTURE

Walk in wisdom toward those who are outsiders, redeeming the time. Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.Colossians 4:5-6 

PRAYER

Father, teach me to be calm despite pressure, anxiety, stress, and to know you are God, my strength, my sufficiency-

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

Tuesday May 7, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Everyone has a skeleton in their closet somewhere-

2-At work what is important is the doing, at home its the being-

3-My lack of understanding is not an excuse for my lack of obeying-

4-Fruit bearing trees require the most pruning and on a regular basis-

5-When you are going through suffering, you never know what God has in store on the “glory side”-

STRANGE THOUGHT

What do we have that Adam never had?

Answer    ancestors-

I’VE LEARNED

What you focus on you usually get-

DID YOU KNOW

Honey bees maintain a temperature of 94*F in their hives all year round-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is the physical evidence of being filled with the Holy Spirit?

2-What is “living a holy life”?

3-Is living a holy life the same as living a sinless life?

4-Are there different kinds of speaking in tongues?  If so how many?

5-Will the backslider suffer more in eternity than the one who never knew Jesus?

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what country is Mount Seir?

Answer for today      Edom    Ezekiel 35:1-3 Moreover the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,² “Son of man, set thy face against Mount Seir, and prophesy against it³ and say unto it, ‘Thus saith the Lord God: Behold, O Mount Seir, I am against thee, and I will stretch out Mine hand against thee, and I will make thee most desolate.

SCRIPTURE

Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.           1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, help me know that in you I am secure.  Thanks for loving me –

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

Monday May 6, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Open your arms to change but hold on to your values-

2-It takes rain to make a rainbow-

3-The bridges you cross before you come to them are almost always over rivers that aren’t there-

4-If someone lies to you once, they will do it again-

5-Be who you are not what someone thinks you are-

STRANGE THOUGHT

What did Adam say the day before Christmas?

Answer-  It’s Christmas Eve- 

I’VE LEARNED

The “Tree of Life” in the new heaven is a restored version of the same tree in the Garden of Eden-

DID YOU KNOW

You are more likely to get stung by a bee in windy weather than in any other weather condition-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When God made the Garden of Eden, was the rest of the earth created also?

2-Does God have a body and soul?

3-Is being “saved” the same as being “born again”?

4-What does it mean to be “born of the Spirit”?

5-When does a believer receive the Holy Spirit?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Where did Jesus deliver his final discourse?

Answer for today     Mount of Olives     Matthew 24:3   And as He sat upon the Mount of Olives, the disciples came unto Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when shall these things be? And what shall be the sign of Thy coming and of the end of the world?”

SCRIPTURE

Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.             James 5:16 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, help me to have a heart for people.  Help me to live and love people so that they may come to know you-

MAY YOU HAVE ENOUGH HAPPINESS TO MAKE YOU SWEET, ENOUGH TRIALS TO MAKE YOU STRONG, ENOUGH SORROW TO KEEP YOU HUMAN AND ENOUGH HOPE TO MAKE YOU HAPPY-

Sunday May 5, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Forgiveness means to never mention it again-

2-You find in me what you are looking for-

3-My convictions define who I am-

4-Faith is a reaction to a word from God-

5-You may have friends who will party you into hell but they won’t party you out-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Where is the first math problem mentioned in the Bible?

Answer-God told Adam and Eve to go forth and multiply-

I’VE LEARNED

There will be no temples or churches in the New Heaven God creates because people will be able to fellowship directly with God-

DID YOU KNOW

Honeybees have hair on their eyes-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did God destroy the Garden of Eden after Adam and Eve left?

2-How long did Adam and Eve live in the Garden of Eden before having to leave it?

3-Did Adam and Eve have intimacy while in the Garden of Eve?

4-Would God have left any traces of the Garden of Eden for later generations to find its location?

5-What was the greatest prayer Jesus ever prayed?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What prophet criticized the people who felt secure on Mount Samaria?

Answer for today       AMOS 6:1  How terrible it will be for those who have an easy life in Jerusalem, for those who feel safe living on mount Samaria-

SCRIPTURE

Fret not about anything, but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6-7 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, may my faith shine through my life in what I do and say-

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

Saturday May 4, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-When in doubt, don’t-

2-Grace is God giving us what we don’t deserve,

   Mercy is God not giving us what we do deserve-

3-When you get through with what you are going through

you are going to know something about God you didn’t know before-

4-When your back is to the wall, remember Jesus’ back was to the cross-

5-The best thing a father can do for his child is to love the child’s mother-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Did all the animals in the ark come in pairs?

No, the worms came in apples-

I’VE LEARNED

Jesus used one angel to bind Satan and throw him into the bottomless pit-

DID YOU KNOW

Most spiders have eight eyes-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Are we tempted to sin only in our weakest areas?

2-Is there such a thing as “unintentional sins”?

3-Can the “law” take you into a state of holiness?

4-What is the greatest gift God gave to humans?

5-Where did Adam and Eve go after leaving the Garden of Eden?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What leader built an altar on Mount Ebal?

Answer for today     Joshua 8:30 Then Joshua built an altar unto the Lord God of Israel on Mount Ebal,

SCRIPTURE

if My people, who are called by My name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.                     2 Chronicles 7:14 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, give me an obedient heart.  Teach me thy will is better than my will-

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 May 3, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-He is no fool to give what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose-

2-It is not how much we give but how much we have left-

3-You can go anywhere if you will build the road-

4-Do your giving while you are living, then you know where it goes-

5-It encourages us to look back and see how God has worked-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why was Adam a famous runner?

Answer-he was first in the human race-

I’VE LEARNED

Revelations is the only new testament book that uses the word “hallelujah” indicating praise to God.  It is used four times, all in chapter 19-

DID YOU KNOW

A dragonfly has a lifespan of jut twenty four hours-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is all sin done through temptation?

2-Can you be tempted to do good?

3-Is there a difference between temptation and opportunity?

4-Jesus was tempted, but was he ever enticed to sin?

5-Are we tempted to sin only in areas in which we have desires?

BIBLE TRIVIA

On what smoke covered mountain did Moses meet God?

Answer for today    Sinai    Exodus  31:18   And He gave unto Moses, when He had made an end of communing with him upon Mount Sinai, two tablets of testimony, tablets of stone, written with the finger of God.

SCRIPTURE

rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing instant in prayer;     Romans 12:12 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, help me to be generous, not selfish. Remind me it is more blessed to give than to receive-

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

Thursday May 2, 2019 thought for the day

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THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You can never become who you want to be until you change who you used to be-

2-We don’t seek what we already have-

3-God said if you want to please him, praise him-

4-The real test is not walking with God when he is moving, but when it appears God is doing nothing-

5-Never confuse fame with success-

STRANGE THOUGHT

How long did Cain hate his brother?

Answer  As long as he was able-

I’VE LEARNED

In the book of Revelation, the word “Lamb” is the word most often used (28 times) to describe Jesus-

DID YOU KNOW

The average housefly lives for one month-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Who were the 120 people waiting in the upper room?

2-Other than the disciples, what happened to the balance of the 120 people in the upper room after the Holy Spirit came?

3-Didn’t Jesus as a man have an edge over us humans in resisting temptation  as he was also fully God?

4-Can the Christian overcome any/all temptations?

5-Scripture says that God will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can bear.  Is that in the physical or spiritual realm?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What mountain in Jerusalem is mentioned over 160 times in the Bible?

Answer for today       Zion    

SCRIPTURE 

And this is the confidence that we have in Him: that if we ask anything according to His will, He heareth us. And if we know that He hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of Him.   1 John 5:14-15 KJ21

PRAYER

Give me the ability to love as Jesus loved, with compassion, grace, and forgiveness. May his love flow through me to others-

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

Wednesday May 1, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-There is no time like the present time to build a future from the past-

2-Always try to be a little more kinder than necessary-

3-A smile is the most common mask of a persons true feelings-

4-You don’t fight fire with fire, you fight fire with water-

5-Children don’t want someone to tell them, they want someone to lead them-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Who were the first firemen in the Bible?

Answer for today    The three wise men who came from  afar-  

I’VE LEARNED

Without tests there is no testimony-

DID YOU KNOW

Moths hear through the hairs on their bodies-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was the creation of Eve an after thought with God after creating Adam?

2-Did God not know ahead of time that no suitable helper would be found for Adam?

3-How is God “married to the backslider”?

4-Does obedience always bring blessing?

5-Shouldn’t the gifts of the Spirit produce fruits of the Spirit?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What mountain did David cross on his flight from Absalom?

Answer for today      Mount of Olives     2 Samuel 15:30       And David went up by the ascent of Mount of Olives, and wept as he went up; and he had his head covered and went barefoot. And all the people who were with him covered every man his head, and they went up, weeping as they went up.

SCRIPTURE

but speaking the truth in love, may grow up into Him in all things, who is the Head, even Christ     Ephesians 4:15 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, help me separate myself from temptation and look to you for help over coming my sin-

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