Saturday October 19, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Being good is not good enough.  You must be good for the right reason-

2-Don’t let a pain in your heart become a chip on your shoulder-

3-Across the field of yesterday he sometimes comes to me,

   A little lad just back from play, the lad I used to be,

   And he smiles so wistfully once he has crept within,

    I wonder if he hopes to see the man I might have been.

4-Never trouble trouble till trouble troubles you-

5-The course of nature is the art of God-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Asking if computers can think is like asking if submarines can swim-

I’VE LEARNED

The people you care about most in life are taken from you way to soon-

DID YOU KNOW

The first Ford cars had Dodge engines-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Where did the term “age of accountability” come from?

2-What is the “age of accountability”?

3-Is the term “age of accountability” a Biblical term?

4-Do Scriptures provide answers to all questions?

5-Was Jesus raised from the dead or did he raise himself?

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to Jesus, what building would be so thoroughly destroyed that there would not be one stone left on another?

Answer for today       the temple        Mark 13:1-2

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Delight thyself also in the Lord, and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart.           Psalm 37:4 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, I trust you in everything.  I want to trust you more-

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 18, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-There is no surprise more magical than the surprise of being loved-

2-A father is a man who expects his son to be as good a man as he meant to be-

3-Nothing makes a person more productive than the last minute-

4-Home is where the hearts tears can dry at their own pace-

5-Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently-

STRANGE THOUGHT

If you have the right to speak, do you have the right to be heard?

I’VE LEARNED

Credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being-

DID YOU KNOW

The first Rolls Royce, marketed in 1906, sold for about $800.  Now it would sell for over $300,000-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was Jesus resurrected body a “glorified body’ and what would that mean?

2-Are all peoples bodies resurrected?

3-After Jesus resurrection and he was not yet appearing to people, where was he and in what form?

4-Are there levels in hell?

5-Are there levels of punishment in hell?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What building, mentioned by Jesus, killed eighteen people when it collapsed?

Answer for today       the tower of Silom        Luke 13:4

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart. Wait, I say, on the Lord!      Psalm 27:14 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, I trust you to supply my needs as I give to kingdom causes.  I thank you in advance for your great faithfulness-

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 October 17, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Don’t trade something of consequence for something of no consequence-

2-Happiness is not having what you want but wanting what you have-

3-A laugh at your own expense costs you nothing-

4-Gratitude is the memory of the heart-

5-Jesus was crucified on a cross so the whole world could see that his arms were stretched out for all-

STRANGE THOUGHT

If the shoe doesn’t fit, must you change the foot?

I’VE LEARNED

Even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you, you will find the strength to help-

DID YOU KNOW

When the walkie-talkie was first introduced commercially in 1934, it was described as a “portable super-regenerative receiver and transmitter”

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Just when did Jesus return to the living?

2-Was Jesus’ resurrected body totally human?

3-How did Jesus affect those who saw him after his resurrection?

4-When Jesus appeared after his resurrection, what did that mean?  Was it a mystical thing?

5-When Jesus ascended to heaven, was it with a human body?  If so, when did he lose it?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What judge tore down the tower of Penuel and killed the people of the city?

Answer for today        Gideon       Judges 8:17

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

The secret of the Lord is with them that fear Him, and He will show them His covenant. Mine eyes are ever toward the Lord, for He shall pluck my feet out of the net.                                Psalm 25:14-15 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, Teach me to let go more readily, more completely, that I may know your perfect peace-

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

Wednesday October 16, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Spend your energy becoming rather than accumulating-

2-Joy grows in the soil of praise-

3-Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow-

4-Experience is the best teacher only if it is your experience-

5-Don’t trade something essential for something that is fleeting-

STRANGE THOUGHT

What is the crossover line from genius to insanity?

I’VE LEARNED

Your life can be changed in a matter of minutes by people who don’t even know you-

DID YOU KNOW

The average computer user blinks seven times a minute-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is there an intermediate place between earth and heaven?

2-When do the saved go to heaven?

3-Are all peoples going to be judged at the same time?

4-Are God’s blessings always a positive thing?

5-Does God send blessings or allow blessings?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Whose children perished when the house they were feasting in collapsed in a storm?

Answer for today       Job’s       Job 1:18-19

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my Strength and my Redeemer.

Psalm 19:14 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, conflicts and potential conflicts are great opportunities for me to love others by loving them with your love-

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

Tuesday October 15, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Jesus did not die for the world, he died for you and me-

2-It is easy to love one who loves you, but it takes Godly love to love one who has hurt you-

3-We are the product of our decisions and choices-

4-A great tragedy is that many people don’t know that they don’t know-

5-I love you for who I am, not for who you are-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Is there any pleasure on earth worth sacrificing for the sake of an extra five years in the nursing home?

I’VE LEARNED

No matter how you try to protect your children they will eventually get hurt and you will hurt in the process-

DID YOU KNOW

Compact discs read from the inside to the outside edge, the reverse of how a record works-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-If Jesus went to hell after his death, did he suffer as others do, while he was there?

2-If Jesus went to hell after his death, does that mean all people must first go there also?

3-If Jesus went to hell after his death, did he do so for all people or only his followers?

4-Should the dead be prayed for?

5-Is there “soul sleeping” after dying?

BIBLE TRIVIA

In Jesus’ parable about houses, who had a house that collapsed when the rains came?

Answer for today        the foolish man        Matthew 7:26-27

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Therefore Thou art great, O Lord God; for there is none like Thee, neither is there any God besides Thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears.

2 Samuel 7:22 KJ21  

PRAYER

    

Father, thank you for your peace and for the way it transforms our lives, sustains our faith, and grows our faith

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

  

Monday October 14, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-Often the people that bother us the most are those  who have something we want-

2-The true measurement of Christians is how they love one another-

3-Time does not heal, it only helps us forget-

4-Unwillingness to forgive has a price tag too high to pay-

5-You don’t have to like someone to forgive them-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why is it easier to give advice than to receive it-

I’VE LEARNED

Two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different-

DID YOU KNOW

The strength of early lasers was measured in Gillettes-----the number of razor blades a given beam could puncture-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-If Jesus went to hell after his death, how long did he stay?

2-If Jesus went to hell after his death, what did he do there?

3-If Jesus went to hell after his death, did others know who he was?

4-If Jesus went to hell after his death, could Hell’s inhabitants have been “saved”?

5-If Jesus went to hell after his death  what interaction did he have with satan?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who caused thousands of deaths by toppling the two main pillars in a large building?

Answer for today          Samson         Judges 16:23-30

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.                                                

Romans    12:2     KJ21

PRAYER

Father, thank you for the joy, the hope, and the peace with you that I am blessed with as a result of my faith in Jesus-

-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-

Monday October 7, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-My only hope of peace with God is through the salvation of Jesus-

2-Relationships require effort-

3-Loneliness is the price you pay to avoid the risk of being hurt-

4-Anticipation usually outweighs realization-

5-It is not what you have read that counts but what you have learned-

STRANGE THOUGHT

How do you sharpen your shoulder blade?

I’VE LEARNED

You shouldn’t be so anxious to find out a secret, it could change your life forever-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How do you know Jesus is in your life?

2-Can we be sure we asked Jesus for forgiveness for the right reason?

3-How much should feelings play in the spiritual life of a Christian?

4-How do you know if you are doing God’s will?

5-What scripture says that Jesus went to and spent time in hell?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who slept on Samuel’s roof when he visited with him?

Answer for today       Saul      1 Samuel 25-26

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

O God, Thou art my God; early will I seek Thee. My soul thirsts for Thee, my flesh longs for Thee, in a dry and thirsty land where no water is,       

Psalm 63:1 KJ21

Father, those situations which are beyond my ability to solve, may I leave them for you to deal with, and may I received the peace you offer me to get on with living-

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 October 6, 2019 thought for the day

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THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-He knew me yet he loved me-

2-Joy is love exalted-

3-Grace intensifies your compassion-

4-When we come to God, we all start at the same place-

5-It is not enough to believe the Bible, we must also apply it to our lives-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Can the crook in your elbow be sent to jail?

I’VE LEARNED

We don’t have to change friends if we understand that friends change-

DID YOU KNOW

The first hard drive available for Apple computer had a capacity of five megabytes-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What does “God is Love” mean?

2-Is the Bible sacred?  If so, which one?-

3-What part of “God is love” allows children to suffer?

4-Is a painful experience always a learning experience?

5-Is enough, enough ?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What was the ailment of the man who was let down through a roof in Capernaum so he could be healed by Jesus?

Answer for today     he was paralyzed       Mark 2:3-4

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Trust ye in the Lord for ever, for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength.             Isaiah 26:4 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, give me the ability to live at peace with others as I seek to live a holy life that glorifies you-

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

Saturday October 5, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-To be led gently we must follow willingly-

2-Your concept of sin is based on your concept of God-

3-There is a difference between profession of faith and possession of the Savior-

4-Better to burn out than to rust out-

5-There is nothing to fear when  your trust is in God who loves you-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Can the calf of your leg eat the corn off your toe?

I’VE LEARNED

Just because two people argue doesn’t mean they don’t love each other.  Just because they don’t argue it doesn’t mean they do-

DID YOU KNOW

Women started removing hair from their legs in 400 BCE.  They either plucked them with tweezers or singed them with a flame-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How can we understand God’s mercy?

2-Was Jesus filled with the Holy Spirit?

3-Should we study or read the Bible?

4-Are any other early church letters or writings on par with the Bible?

5-What do you need from God to help you through a difficult situation?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What king saw his nude neighbor on a rooftop?

answer for today     David       2 Samuel  11:2-4

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Seek ye the Lord while He may be found, call ye upon Him while He is near.   Isaiah 55:6 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, thank you for the security that comes with knowing you will never leave me alone in this world-

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-

Wednesday October 2, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The road of later leads to the house of never-

2-Love doesn’t look at its limitations but at what it has to offer-

3-Real love is the ability to love the imperfect-

4-An expression of anger is a cry for help—

5-The good things in life we must pay for in advance, the evil things we do we generally pay for on the installment plan-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Can you play the drum of your ear?

I’VE LEARNED

Our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become-

DID YOU KNOW

There are 450 hairs in an average eyebrow-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why are we more fearful of living a Christian life before people than we are before God?

2-Does spiritual maturity always come from spiritual struggles?

3-Was Jesus fearful of the crucifixion?

4-Did Jesus know he would go into hell after his crucifixion?

5-When is the last opportunity for people to accept Jesus as Savior?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who hid two Israelite spies up on her rooftop among stalks of flax?

Answer for today        Rahab     Joshua 2:5

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

The fear of man bringeth a snare, but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.                     Proverbs 29:25 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, forgive me for spending so much time focusing on my problems.  Today I lift my eyes on you whose glory is breathtaking and whose goodness far outweighs anything I face-

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

Tuesday October 1, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-As goes the Sabbath, so goes Christianity-

2-Impatience is rebelling against waiting for God’s will-

3-Separation is not isolation “ye are in the world but not of the world”-

4-We believe, we receive, we become-

5-Purposeful living is the key to fulfilled living-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Can you sit in the shade of the palm of your hand?

I’VE LEARNED

It isn’t always enough to be forgiven by others.  Sometimes you are to learn to forgive yourself-

DID YOU KNOW

Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How can God be a loving God when he allows so much suffering to happen to little innocent children?

2-How do we know our concept of God is correct?

3-What does it mean “God is light”?

4-Why did Jesus pray in the Garden of Gethsemane?

5-What was the primary purpose of the Garden of Gethsemane?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who prophesied judgement on the people of Jerusalem because they burned incense to idols on their roofs?

Answer for today        Jeremiah      19:13

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Blessed are ye when men shall revile you and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceeding glad, for great is your reward in Heaven; for so persecuted they the prophets who were before you.                            Matthew 5:11-12 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, show me today people who need to be loved. Help me to love selflessly and with compassion-

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