Sunday June 23, 2019 though for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Even if God doesn’t make sense, he is still there-

2-The grace for tomorrow will be given tomorrow-

3-Don’t worry about tomorrow, God is already there-

4-God’s day never ends in the night-

5-Only until I have forgiven the person who hurt me can I be truly free-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Favorite song of the Bible character Samson-Hair

I’VE LEARNED

Never discuss your problems with someone incapable of contributing to the solution because those who never succeed themselves are always first to tell you how-

DID YOU KNOW

Two thousand pounds of space dust and other debris fall on the earth every day-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Who were the two spies Joshua sent to Jericho?

2-Did Rahab have a fear of or faith in the Israelite God?

3-How did Rahab end up in the Hall of Faith?

4-How could the two spies have entered into Jericho as Israelites when it was a gated walled city?

5-Why would Rahab trust the word of the two spies?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Where did Jesus stay when John the Baptist was in prison?

Answer for today       Capernaum      Matthew 4:12-13   Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, He departed into Galilee.¹³ And leaving Nazareth, He came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the seacoast in the regions of Zebulun and Naphtali,

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

but they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles, they shall run and not be weary, and they shall walk and not faint.

                                                                                      Isaiah 40:31 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, as I stand on the edge of the unknown, I long to trust you. Enable me to lean the full weight of my life on your ability to guide my steps-

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

Saturday June 22, 2019 thought for the day

1-The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten-

2-Forgiveness is the most rewarding therapy-

3-When we come to the end, we also come to a new beginning-

4-God doesn’t promise to explain the events of our lives, only to be present in the midst of them-

5-God and I=enough-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Favorite song of the Bible character Moses-The wanderer-

I’VE LEARNED

Never receive counsel from unproductive people-

DID YOU KNOW

Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does the word, “antichrist” as used in the Bible refer to a person?

2-Is the Mark of the Beast really 666 or is that the number value of the Beasts name?

3-The Hebrew translation of the Greek for Caesar Nero adds up to 666. So, was he the antichrist or a forerunner to the coming antichrist-

4-Is there any separate identity left today of the twelve tribes of Judah?

5-Just what does the 144,000 in Revelations refer to?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Where did Jesus perform his first miracle?

Answer for today      Cana      John 2:1-11

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil; He shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.

                                                                              Psalm 121:7-8 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, may I live out my expectation that Jesus will come at any moment-

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-

Thursday June 20, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-To change your feelings change what you are thinking-

2-In marriage, being the right person is more important than finding the right person-

3-When there is love in the home, there is joy in the heart-

4-Each friendship begins with “hello”-

5-A smile is a curve that straightens things out-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Favorite song of the Bible character  Lazarus—The second time around-

I’VE LEARNED

Friends who don’t help you climb will want you to crawl-

DID YOU KNOW

Very tall buildings naturally lean toward  the course of the sun-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Paul had healed many, so why didn’t he heal timothy who had stomach problems?

2-Why could Paul heal others but not himself-?

3-Why didn’t Paul say what his “thorn in the flesh” was?

4-What most likely was the medical problem Paul had?

5-Was Jesus ever sick or hurt growing up?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Where was Cornelius converted?

Answer for today      Caesarea          Acts 10:24-48

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

Mark 8:36 KJ21

   PRAYER                                                                                             

Father, thank you for your Word that points us to you and reminds us of your Son coming again as Redeemer and King-

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

Wednesday June 19, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The same God who is in your today is also in your tomorrow-

2-Feelings are always a result of what we are thinking-

3-Christians should put their faith into application and not into discussion-

4-Emotion cannot separate reality from fantasy-

5-The result of truth heard depends on the condition of the heart-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Favorite song of these bible characters-

Adam and Eve-Strangers in paradise-

I’VE LEARNED

An important attribute in successful people is their impatience with negative thinking and acting people-

DID YOU KNOW

Any free moving liquid will form itself into a sphere in outer space because of its surface tension-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How does satan disguise himself as an angel of light?

2-Are demons fallen angels?

3-If satan can disguise himself as an angel of light, can’t his fallen angels do so also?

4-Who was the first disciple to die and how did it happen?

5-Did the disciple Thomas go to India as is claimed?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What city was the home of Peter, Andrew, and Philip?

Answer for today      Bethsaida      John 1

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Husbands, love your wives even as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for it, that He might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the Word .                                        Ephesians 5:25-26 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, we do shout with joy in anticipation of Jesus return-

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

Tuesday June 18, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The Christians future is as bright as the promises of God-

2-The true Christians prayer is –“Lord, thy will be done, nothing more, nothing less and nothing else-“

3-Kindness is Christianity with it’s work clothes on-

4-The nail pierced hands of Jesus reveal the love filled heart of God-

5-It is far better to forgive and forget than to resent and remember-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Favorite song of the bible character Noah-“Rain drops keep falling on my head”

I’VE LEARNED

Anytime you tolerate mediocrity in others, it increases your mediocrity-

DID YOU KNOW

For every extra kilogram carried on a space flight, 530 kilograms of extra fuel are needed for lift off-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can the writings of Josephs be trusted as being truthful and accurate?

2-What exactly are angels and their role in relations to man?

3-The apostle Paul said we are to judge angels.  How and why?

4-Were angels created in God’s image?

5-If angels can fall from being holy, don’t they need to be able to chose good or evil?

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what Canaanite city were Joseph’s bones finally laid to rest?

Answer for today      Shechem       Joshua  24:32 And the bones of Joseph, which the children of Israel brought up out of Egypt, buried they in Shechem, in a parcel of ground which Jacob bought from the sons of Hamor the father of Shechem for a hundred pieces of silver. And it became the inheritance of the children of Joseph.

SCRIPTURE

And ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath, but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.                                    Ephesians 6:4 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, when storms rage, temptations loom, and heartaches come, I am grateful for the hope you give me through Jesus-

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

Monday June 17, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
1-Even if you are on the right track, you won’t get anywhere if you just sit there-
2-No one knows of your honesty unless you leave them some samples-
3-Contentment comes not from greater wealth but from fewer wants-
4-Love reduces friction to a faction-
5-Do what you can where you are with what you have-

STRANGE THOUGHT
How many pieces of fruit did Adam and Eve eat in the Garden of Eden?
Answer-8938-Eve 814 Adam and  Adam 8124 Eve-

I’VE LEARNED
The less you associate with some people, the more your life will improve-

DID YOU KNOW
If you were ejected into space, you would explode before you suffocated because there is no air pressure-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-If casting lots were used in Jesus’ day to determine Gods will why don’t we use it today?
2-Why are there conflicting descriptions of Judas’ death?
3-Was hanging used as a form of execution in Jesus’ day? 
4-What were urim and thummin and how were thy used?
5-Why did Judas choose to hang himself instead of some other method?

BIBLE TRIVIA
What Israelite city was built by Omri as his capital?
Answer for today     Samaria        1 Kings 16:23-24  In the thirty and first year of Asa king of Judah began Omri to reign over Israel, twelve years; six years reigned he in Tirzah. And he bought the hill of Samaria from Shemer for two talents of silver, and built on the hill, and called the name of the city which he built after the name of Shemer, owner of the hill, Samaria.

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY
Sing unto God, sing praises to His name! Extol Him that rides upon the heavens by His name Jehovah; and rejoice before Him. A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in His holy habitation.                          Psalm 68:4-5 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, thank you for the comfort I find in your promises-

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-

Friday June 7, thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The seed of wrong doing may be sown in secret but the harvest cannot be concealed-

2-In God’s book of remembrance, “faithful” and “famous” are the same word-

3-Remembering who you are will affect what you are-

4-They who love much does much-

5-Real love is helping someone for Jesus’ sake who can never return the favor-

STRANGE THOUGHT

How many pieces of fruit did Adam and Eve eat in the Garden of Eden ?

Answer  893-Eve 81 and Adam 812 –

I’VE LEARNED

You become like those whom you closely associate for the good and bad-

DID YOU KNOW

There is now 841.6 pounds of the moon on the earth.  That is the amount of rock  and soil brought back by American astronauts on their six trips  there- 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why wasn’t the exact location of Jesus’ burial tomb given in the Bible? 

2-Is it possible that the Shroud of Turin is the burial cloth of Jesus ?

3-Did Judas die from a hanging or from a fall?

4-What was “casting lots” and how was it done in Jesus’ day?

5-Why were casting lots used to determine God’s will?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What famous city had Nebuchadnezzar as a ruler?  

Answer for today      Babylon      2 Kings 25

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever Thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, Thou art God. For a thousand years in Thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night.               Psalm 90:2,4 KJ21

Prayer

Father, thank you for your mighty Word and for its power against our enemy-

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

Thursday June 6, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-God loves you whether you like it or not-

2-God loves you whether you want him to or not-

3-When you help someone up a hill you get nearer to the top yourself-

4-Whatever you depend on in your life will control you-

5-The seed of wrong doing may be sown in secret but the harvest cannot be concealed-

STRANGE THOUGHT

How many pieces of fruit did Adam and Eve eat in the Garden of Eden?

Answer-163-Eve 81 and Adam 82

I’VE LEARNED

A mirror reflects a person’s face but what they are really like is shown by the kind of friends they chose-

DID YOU KNOW

Each day, four and a half pounds of sunlight strike the earth-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When did the two criminals crucified with Jesus die?

2-Did the two crucified criminals with Jesus have anyone mourning their death?

3-What was the “gall” that was offered in a wine drink to Jesus while on the cross?

4-Why did Pilate refuse to change the wording on the sign about Jesus at his crucifixion?

5-Would Jesus’ burial tomb have been used over?

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what city did Paul address some of the most brilliant men of his time?

Answer for today        Athens     Acts 17

SCRIPTURE

that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth and length and depth and height, and to know the love of Christ, which surpasses knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God.                           Ephesians 3:17-19 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, I am humbled and grateful as I think about the mercy and grace and love shown me in Jesus

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

Wednesday June 5, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-At the heart of every happy family is a grandparents love-

2-If you do not understand my silence, you will not understand my words-

3-Hearing the word of God is nothing, receiving it is everything-

4-Dieters don’t need will power, they need want power-

5-Life outlined with prayer is less likely to unravel-

STRANGE THOUGHT

How many pieces of fruit did Adam and Eve eat in the Garden of Eden?

Answer-90-Eve 8 and Adam 82-

I’VE LEARNED

If you run with wolves you will learn to howl, but if you fly with eagles you will learn how to soar to great heights-

DID YOU KNOW

On takeoff, an Apollo spacecraft develops more power than all the cars in Britain put together-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why was Jesus crucified at Golgotha?

2-What finally caused Jesus death on the cross?

3-Were all crucified criminals scourged?

4-How long did it normally take for death to occur in a crucifixion?

5-Were the Jews and the authorities surprised that Jesus’ death came so soon?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What seaport in Asia did Paul walk to from Troas?

Answer for today       Assos       Acts 20:13-14   And we went ahead to the ship and sailed for Assos, there intending to take aboard Paul; for so had he arranged, intending himself to go on foot.

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Therefore comfort yourselves together and edify one another, even as also ye do.

         1 Thessalonians 5:11 KJ21

Father, I take for granted the powerful weapon of prayer.  Forgive me and give me the passion for fighting for the lost and against satan and his lies-

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

Tuesday June 4, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Don’t punish in anger, discipline in love-

2-Don’t be a nit picker, be a plank puller-

3-Listen to others as you would have them listen to you-

4-Nothing is worth more than a mother’s love-except God’s love-

5-We can only give to others what we ourselves have-

STRANGE THOUGHT

How many pieces of fruit did Adam and Eve eat in the Garden of Eden?

Answer-16-Eve 8 and Adam 8 also-

I’VE LEARNED

SHOW me who your best friends are and I will tell you who you are-

DID YOU KNOW

A 150 pound adult on earth would weigh 250 tons on the sun-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-After Jesus rejection in Nazareth, did he ever return there?

2-With all the miracles Jesus did, why weren’t more people wanting to follow him?

3-Why is there no record of the exact date of Jesus’ crucifixion?

4-Pilate and the Jews hated each other, so why would he agree to their demands Jesus be crucified?

5-Could Jesus’ cross  have been used in a prior crucifixion or in a later one?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What city was the birth place of both David and Jesus?

Answer for today      Bethlehem 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Thine, O Lord, is the greatness, and the power and the glory, and the victory and the majesty; for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is Thine. Thine is the kingdom, O Lord, and Thou art exalted as head above all.                                    1 Chronicles 29:11 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, show me the lions lurking in my life that I don’t see.  Thank you Lion of Judah, that satan is no match for you-

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

Monday June 3, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Being understanding is more important than being right-

2-Pain is inevitable, misery is optional-

3-You can not unscramble eggs-

4-Love is not love until you give it away-

5-Winners aren’t quitters and quitters aren’t winners-

STRANGE THOUGHT

How many pieces of fruit did Adam and Eve eat in the Garden of Eden?

Answer  10-Adam 8 and Eve ate 2-

I’VE LEARNED

It is better to be alone than in the wrong company-

DID YOU KNOW

A teaspoonful of neutron star material would weigh 110 million tons?

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Would the wise men have stayed in places along the way to rest, feed their animals, get supplies, etc.?

2-Did the wise men go across the dessert or go around it?

3-Why did people put palm branches on the road ahead of Jesus riding into Jerusalem?

4-Why was Herod the Great called that?

5-Why did Jesus chose Capernaum to live in?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What city was the site of Jacob’s famous dream?

Answer for today    Bethel       Genesis 28:10-22

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

A soft answer turns away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger.     Proverbs 15:1 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, thank you for the privilege of being able to draw near to 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-

Saturday June 1, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God created you for accomplishment-endowed you with the seeds of greatness-why settle for less-

2-I am loved, I can risk loving you-

3-God’s presence does not mean the storm is over-

4-Forgiveness is not based on trust but on love-

5-There is no other word for grace than amazing-

STRANGE THOUGHT

How many pieces of fruit did Adam and Eve eat in the Garden of Eden?

Answer-1

I’VE LEARNED

There are only four words in the English language that begin with dw-dwell, dwarf, dwindle, dwelling-

DID YOU KNOW

The largest known mountain in the solar system is on Mars and is called Olympus Mons.  Its is a volcano three times the height of Everest-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Isn’t it likely that the wise men traveled in a caravan for safety purposes instead of alone?

2-How big a group of people went along with the wise men on their trip?

3-Why did men of a different culture want to pay homage to a Jewish baby?

4-Was the star a part of a miraculous event separate from natural phenomena?

5-What route did the wise men take to get to Bethlehem?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What city was home  to Mary, Martha, and Lazarus?

Answer for today      Bethany       John 11

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

And I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down from God out of Heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice out of Heaven, saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them; and they shall be His people, and God Himself shall be with them and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away.”  Revelation 21: 2-4 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, thank you that I don’t face the deceiver on my own.  By the power of your Spirit keep me strong in your truth-

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