Sunday April 5, 2009 thought for the day

JUST A NOTE TO LET YOU KNOW I WILL BE ON A WEEKS VACATION AND SHOULD BE BACK EASTER. HAVE A BLESSED HOLY WEEK!!-JASPER

Sunday April 5, 2009 thought for the day

CAN WE SAY THIS??
Here are my thoughts for today
1-God has the ability and power to make things right-
2-God didn't make us for time but for eternity-
3-Do not consider it unusual if sometime in your life you will experience mistreatment or injustice-
4-Do not let what you cannot understand destroy what you can enjoy-
5-Don't live in constant fear of what might happen-

Strange thought-Heat causes things to expand, and that is why summer days are longer-

I've learned-If we allow our bodies to do what it wants, it will lead us astray-

5 things I want to know
1-Why are most Christians such great supporters of Israel when they are not believers is Jesus?
2-Is one of the reasons God has blessed America because of its support of Israel?
3-Is God ever satisfied with us?
4-How do you "boast in your weakness" as Paul said he did?
5-Should Christians ever ask "why is this happening"?

Scripture for today Proverbs 25:15-20

15 With patience you can convince a ruler, and a gentle word can get through to the hard headed.
16 If you find honey, don't eat too much or it will make you vomit.
17 Don't go to your neighbor's house too often; too much of you will make him hate you.
18 When you lie about your neighbors, it hurts them as much as a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.
19 Trusting unfaithful people when you are in trouble is like eating with a broken tooth or walking with a crippled foot.
20 Singing songs to someone who is sad is like taking away his coat on a cold day or pouring vinegar on soda.

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Saturday April 4, 2009 thought for the day

JESUS'S CRUCIFIXION FROM GOD'S VIEWPOINT
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Keeping the ten commandments won't save you, but being saved you'll want to keep them-
2-The blood of Jesus saves you, not what you do-
3-Being a Christian is not living by a bunch of rules, but living by grace-
4-If you live in the flesh, it will over power your soul and spirit-
5-Whatever weakens your conscience, that for you is sin-

Strange thought-Children are natural mimics, they act like their parents in spite of every attempt to teach them good manners-

I've learned-leadership is a collision course with conflict-

5 things I want to know
1-Why wouldn't Paul give John Mark a second chance on a second missionary journey with Barnabas?
2-Can Christians fall out of fellowship with one another and still be Christian?
3-Why couldn't Paul and Barnabas reconcile their differences over John Mark?
4-Did Paul never forgive John Mark for deserting him?
5-Should a person who once walked away/or fell away from a spiritual responsibility be given a second chance?

Scripture for today Proverbs 25:8-14
8 Because of something you have seen, do not quickly take someone to court. What will you do later when your neighbor proves you wrong?
9 If you have an argument with your neighbor, don't tell other people what was said.
10 Whoever hears it might shame you, and you might not ever be respected again.
11 The right word spoken at the right time is as beautiful as gold apples in a silver bowl.
12 A wise warning to someone who will listen is as valuable as gold earrings or fine gold jewelry.
13 Trustworthy messengers refresh those who send them, like the coolness of snow in the summertime.
14 People who brag about gifts they never give are like clouds and wind that give no rain.

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Friday April 3, 2009 thought for the day

ON A HILL FAR AWAY...
Here are my thoughts for today
1-Few things can help a person more than to give him responsibility and then let him know that you trust him-
2-Repentance from sin is the condition on which God will hear our prayers-
3-The church (Christians) has a responsibility to be holy in a sinful culture-
4-Many Christians have lost their shame and grief over their sins-
5-The pharisees lived by law and not love-

Strange thought-If you did the things you are capable of, you would astound yourself-

I've learned-Success is often not a matter of talent but tenacity-

5 things I want to know
1-Do you know when you are humble?
2-Can you practice humility?
3-Is God's presence always known or felt?
4-How did the two Egyptian men in an altercation know Moses had killed an Egyptian the day before?
5-What is the "spirit of gentleness"?

Scripture for today Proverbs 25:1-7
1 These are more wise sayings of Soloman, copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah.
2 God is honored for what he keeps secret. Kings are honored for what they can discover.
3 No one can measure the height of the skies or the depth of the earth. So also no one can understand the mind of a king.
4 Remove the scum from the silver so the silver can be used by the silversmith.
5 Remove wicked people from the king's presence; then his government will be honest and last a long time.
6 Don't brag to the king and act as if you are great.
7 It is better for him to give you a higher position than to bring you down in front of the prince.

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Thursday April 2, 2009 thought for the day

ON A HILL...STOOD AN OLD RUGGED CROSS
Here are my thoughts for today
1-While we wait for God to work for us, he is waiting to work in us-
2-We usually ask God to change the circumstances we are in, while God is looking to change us and those around us-
3-Don't ever let the things you can't have, don't have or shouldn't have, spoil your enjoyment of the things you do have and can have-
4-Confidence comes from not fearing to be wrong, not from always being right-
5-Life must be understood backward, but it must be lived forward-

Strange thought-Every excuse I ever heard made perfect since to the person who made it-

I've learned-The place that may seem like the end may also be only the beginning-

5 things I want to know
1-Why was nothing going on in Saul's life while he was in Tarsus?
2-Why was Paul given a "thorn in the flesh"?
3-Why didn't Paul say what the "thorn in the flesh" was?
4-What does it take to be humble?
5-What is real humility?

Scripture for today Proverbs 24:23-34
23 These are also sayings of the wise: it is not good to take sides when you are the judge.
24 Don't tell the wicked that they are innocent; people will curse you, and nations will hate you.
25 But things will go well if you punish the guilty, and you will receive rich blessings.
26 An honest answer is as pleasing as a kiss on the lips.
27 First, finish your outside work and prepare your fields. After that, you can build your house.
28 Don't testify against your neighbor for no good reason. Don't say things that are false.
29 Don't say, "I'll get even; I'll do to him what he did to me."
30 I passed by a lazy person's field and by the vineyard of someone with no sense.
31 Thorns had grown up everywhere. The ground was covered with weeds, and the stone walls had fallen down.
32 I thought about what I had seen; I learned this lesson from what I saw.
33 You sleep a little; you take a nap. You fold your hands and lie down to rest.
34 Soon you will be as poor as if you had been robbed; you will have as little as if you had been held up.

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Wednesday April 1, 2009 thought for the day

IT WAS FOR US HE DIED
Here are my thoughts for today
1-Patience-slow to anger, long suffering, enduring, not anxious-
2-Anger begets anger-
3-Some people never fail because they never try-
4-As long as you are willing to put up with things, there never will be a change-
5-When we seem to be totally incapable, it is there God will act-

Strange thought-I was born with nothing and have most of it left-

I've learned-The opposite of love is not hate, it is indifference , for if you hate me that means you still care-

5 things I want to know
1-Is God pleased with an independent spirit?
2-Is God ever in a hurry?
3-Does God help those who help themselves?
4-Is it wise to pray for patience?
5-Why was Saul/Paul in "God's waiting room" during his time in Tarsus?

Scripture for today Proverbs 24:17-22
17 Don't be happy when your enemy is defeated; don't be glad when he is overwhelmed.
18 The Lord will notice and be displeased. He may not be angry with them anymore.
19 Don't envy evil people, and don't be jealous of the wicked.
20 An evil person has nothing to hope for; the wicked will die like a flame that is put out.
21 My child, respect the Lord and the king. Don't join those people who refuse to obey them.
22 The Lord and the king will quickly destroy such people. Those two can causes great disaster.

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Tuesday March 31, 2009 thought for the day

JESUS SUFERED FOR MY TRANSGRESSIONS
Here are my thoughts for today
1-If Jesus was not risen, all Christians would be fools--but He is and they aren't-
2-To be "in Christ" means to give up all your rights to your own life-
3-There is a difference in giving your sins to God (confession) and giving yourself to God (submission)-
4-Don't risk your life for things that mean nothing-
5-"Put on the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness-"

Strange thought-If you can't add years to your life, add life to your years-

I've learned-The cross has gone from a symbol of shame to an expensive piece of jewelry-

5 things I want to know
1-How did David live from the time he was anointed king as a teen to when he became king at 30 years of age?
2-Did Joseph ever wonder where God was when he was falsely imprisoned in Egypt?
3-What plan could God have had for John the Baptist by having him live in the desert and living like a wild man?
4-After his conversion Saul went somewhere in Arabia--where was it and what did he do there?
5-What does it take for us to give up the idea that we have to be somebody?

Scripture for today Proverbs 24:10-16
10 If you give up when trouble comes, it shows that you are weak.
11 Save those who are being led to their death; rescue those who are about to be killed.
12 If you say "We don't know anything about this," God, who knows what's in your mind, will notice.
He is watching you, and he will know. He will reward each person for what he has done.
13 My child, eat honey because it is good. Honey from the honeycomb tastes sweet.
14 In the same way, wisdom is pleasing to you. If you find it, you will have hope for the future, and your wishes will come true.
15 Don't be wicked and attack a good family's house; don't rob the place where they live.
16 Even though good people may be bothered by trouble seven times, they are never defeated, but the wicked are overwhelmed by trouble.

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Monday March 30, 2009 thought for the day

LIFT UP YOUR EYES---LOOK TO ME
Here are my thoughts for today
1-Our salvation is based on Jesus's crucifixion, our hope of eternal life is based on Jesus's resurrection-
2-Worship changes the worshipper into the image of the one being worshipped-
3-God's strength is most often evident in human weakness-
4-Just good enough is the enemy of great-
5-We need to position ourselves to encounter God-

Strange thought-Politics is the only business where doing nothing but making the other person look bad is an acceptable outcome-

I've learned-Never cross a bridge without knowing how to swim the tides-

5 things I want to know
1- What was the Sanhedrin reaction when they heard that Saul had become a believer in Jesus?
2-What happened to those traveling with Saul to Damascus?
3-Why would the Jews of Damascus believe Saul was preaching in their synagogue?
4-Did Saul ever make a confession and repentance for his sins in order to receive his salvation?
5-How was it possible for Moses to go from pharaoh's household to be a shepherd in Midian?

Scripture for today Proverbs 24:1-9
1 Don't envy evil people or try to be friends with them.
2 Their minds are always planning violence, and always talk about making trouble.
3 It takes wisdom to have a good family, and it takes understanding to make it strong.
4 It takes knowledge to fill a home with rare and beautiful treasures.
5 Wise people have great power, and those with knowledge have great strength.
6 So you need advice when you go to war. If you have lots of good advice you will win.
7 Foolish people cannot understand wisdom. They have nothing to say in a discussion.
8 Whoever makes evil plans will be known as a troublemaker.
9 Making foolish plans is sinful, and making fun of wisdom is hateful.

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Sundaya March 29, 2009 thought for the day

THE CROSS
Here are my thoughts for today
1-Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forward-
2-Everything in life is temporary--so if things are going good enjoy it, because it won't last forever, and if things are going badly, don't worry because it won't last forever, either-
3-Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice--it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved-
4-A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step-
5-Righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ-

Strange thought-Absolute power, absolute corruption, absolutely-

I've learned-Faith is not so much a belief about God as it is a total personal trust in God-

5 things I want to know
1-Is it possible that Saul could have heard Jesus teach or preach?
2-What effect would Steven's death have had on Saul?
3-How could Ananias have been so willing to go find Saul?
4-What is the significance of laying on of hands in receiving the Holy Spirit?
5-How could Saul have been so instantaneously changed from what he was trained and educated to be?

Scripture for today Proverbs 23:17-25
17 Don't envy sinners, but always respect the Lord.
18 Then you will have hope for the future and your wishes will come true.
19 Listen, my child and be wise. Keep your mind on what is right.
20 Don't drink too much wine or eat too much food.
21 Those who drink and eat too much become poor. They sleep too much and end up wearing rags.
22 Listen to your father, who gave you life and do not forget your mother when she is old.
23 Learn the truth and never reject it. Get wisdom, self control and understanding.
24 The father of a good child is very happy; parents who have wise children are glad because of them.
25 Make your father and mother happy; give your mother a reason to be glad.

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Saturday March 28, 2009 thought for the day

A PRETTY PICTURE
Here are my thoughts for today
1-Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship-
2-When you realize you've make a mistake, take a immediate steps to correct it.
3-A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart.
4-If the works of God were really understandable by human reason, they would be neither wonderful or unspeakable.
5-Cherish things while you still have them before they are gone and you'll realize how precious they really are.

Strange thought-Success is a lousy teacher for it seduces you into thinking you can't lose-

I've learned-You can observe a lot just by watching

5 things I want to know
1-At what point was Saul converted to being a believer in Jesus?
2-Does anything we do surprise God?
3-Why should Saul have believed the voice he heard when he was blinded and fell to the ground?
4-Is there any one way a sinner must come to Jesus?
5-Do Christians tend to require more than God does of how a new believer comes to Christ and what is expected of them?

Scripture for today Proverbs 23:9-16
9 Don't speak to fools; they will only ignore your wise words.
10 Don't move an old stone that marks a border, and don't take fields that belong to orphans.
11 God, their defender, is strong; he will take their side against you.
12 Remember what you are taught, and listen carefully to words of knowledge.
13 Don't fail to punish children. If you spank them, they won't die.
14 If you spank them, you will save them from death.
15 My child, if you are wise, then I will be happy.
16 I will be so pleased if you speak what is right.

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Friday March 27, 2009 thought for the day

A PRETTY SCENE
Here are my thoughts for today
1-Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want-
2-Love deeply and passionately-you might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely-
3-Talk slowly but think quickly-
4-Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk-
5-Remember the 3 r's-respect of self, respect or others and responsibility for all your actions-

Strange thought-God puts a tear in your eye so you can see a rainbow-

I've learned-don't judge a person by their relatives-

5 things I want to know
1-Why did Saul want to go to Damascus when it was over 100 miles away?
2-Is there any significance to the blinding light that knocked Saul to the ground?
3-Who was Saul persecuting-Christians or Jesus?
4-Does God ever learn anything new?
5-Does God ever wonder what we are doing?

Scripture for today Proverbs 23:1-8
1 If you sit down to eat with a ruler, notice the food that is in front of you.
2 Control yourself if you have a big appetite.
3 Don't be greedy for his fine foods, because that food might be a trick.
4 Don't wear yourself out trying to get rich; be wise enough to control yourself.
5 Wealth can vanish in the wink of an eye. It can seem to grow wings and fly away like an eagle.
6 Don't eat the food of selfish people; don't be greedy for their fine foods.
7 Selfish people are always worrying about how much the food costs. They tell you, "Eat and drink," but they don't really mean it.
8 You will throw up the little you have eaten, and you will have wasted your kind words.

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Thursday March 26, 2009 thought for the day

A PRETTY RAINDROP
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-If the thought of your eternity makes you uncomfortable then something is wrong with your present-
2-God conceals from Christians the happiness of death so that they may enjoy life-
3-It is not death we should fear but rather never beginning to live-
4-Jesus is the only person who ever came back from the dead who can give you the power to do the same-
5-Hell is the opposite of the ecstasies of life in heaven for the saved-

Strange thought-Never laugh at someone's dream, for people who don't dream don't have much-

I've learned-When you lose, don't lose the lesson-

5 things I want to know
1-Does God's compassion have limits?
2-Why are there not more conversions like Saul's?
3-Does God put new Christians on probation?
4-When can the word "saint" be applied to a person?
5-Why is history full of people violently oppressing Christians?

Scripture for today Proverbs 22:24-29
24 Don't make friends with quick tempered people or spend time with those who have bad tempers.
25 If you do, you will be like them. Then you will be in real danger.
26 Don't promise to pay what someone else owes, and don't guarantee anyone's loan.
27 If you cannot pay the loan, your own bed may be taken right out from under you.
28 Don't move an old stone that marks a border, because those stones were set up by your ancestors.
29 Do you see people skilled in their work? They will work for kings, not for ordinary people.

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Wednesday March 25, 2009 thought for the day

A PRETTY PICTURE
Here are my thoughts for today
1-What happens around us is largely outside our control but the way we choose to react to it is inside our control-
2-Life is a voyage in which we choose neither vessel nor weather, but much can be done in the manning of the sails and guidance of the helm-
3-God wants you to make good decisions and one of the principles involved in reaching a decision is--don't start talking, pray!-
4-"In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct your path"
5-Dying bravely and with honor does not need any special training, only a living faith in God-

Strange thought-A lifetime on earth doesn't last very Long, it is here today and gone tomorrow-

I've learned-Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully-

5 things I want to know
1-At what point do you go from faith believing things will change to accepting things as they are?
2-Did Jesus ever feel depressed?
3-After all God had done for Elijah, why was he so afraid of Jezebel?
4-Did God ever promise something (as recorded in scripture) and then change his mind and not do it?
5-When Saul said "Who are you Lord?" how did he know who was speaking?

Scripture for today Proverbs 22:17-23
17 Listen carefully to what wise people say; pay attention to what I am teaching you.
18 It will be good to keep these things In mind so that you are ready to repeat them.
19 I am teaching them to you now so that you will put your trust in the Lord.
20 I have written thirty sayings for you, which give knowledge and good advice.
21 I am teaching you true and reliable words so that you can give true answers to anyone who asks.
22 Do not abuse poor people because they are poor, and do not take away the rights of the needy in court.
23 The Lord will defend them in court and will take the life of those who take away their rights.

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Tuesday March 24, 2009 thought for the day

A PRETTY PICTURE
Here are my thoughts for today
1-"Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith".
2-The moment financial security is assured, often spiritual bankruptcy is also assured-
3-It is wrong, dishonest and a sin to borrow money you know you can't pay back-
4-Did you know, debts are unscriptural?
5-"A little a righteous man has is better than the riches of many wicked".

Strange thought-When money talks, the truth is silent-

I've learned-Pretending to be rich keeps many people poor-

5 things I want to know
1-Why didn't the prophets of baal have a chance to repent at Elijah's confrontation and become followers of God?
2-Why didn't king Ahab kill Elijah instead of allowing the fire face off?
3-Is every proverb written for us to claim and count on today?
4-Does God ever deliberately delay answers to our prayers?
5-How do you live expectantly?

Scripture for today Proverbs 22:9-16
9 Generous people will be blessed, because they share their food with the poor.
10 Get rid of the one who makes fun of wisdom. Then fighting, quarrels, and insults will stop.
11 Whoever loves pure thoughts and kind words will have even the king as a friend.
12 The Lord guards knowledge, but he destroys false words.
13 The lazy person says, "There is a lion outside! I might get killed out in the street!"
14 The words of an unfaithful wife are like a deep trap. Those who make the Lord angry will get caught by them.
15 Every child is full of foolishness, but punishment can get rid of it.
16 Whoever gets rich by mistreating the poor and gives presents to the wealthy will become poor.

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Monday March 23, 2009 thought for the day

A PRETTY PICTURE
Here are my thoughts for today
1-Believe not half you hear, repeat not half you believe, when you hear an evil report, half it, quarter it, and then say nothing about the rest of it-
2-One of the easiest habits for us to acquire is the habit of criticizing others-
3-You have to be little to belittle-
4-"For by your words you shall be justified, and by your words you shall be condemned"-
5-The secret to financial success is to spend what you have left after saving, not saving what you have left after spending-

Strange thought-If good sense makes sense, don't seek any other sense-

I've learned-When you can't pay your bills you've got to cut the frills-

5 things I want to know
1-Was Mary chosen to be Jesus's mother because of personal qualifications?
2-If Mary was only a young teen, how could she accept the angel Gabriel's announcement to her?
3-Was Jesus's resurrected body divine or human?
4-Why is Thomas never mentioned again in scripture after the resurrection encounter with Jesus?
5-How can God be both just and merciful?

Scripture for today Proverbs 22:1-8
1 Being respected is more important than having great riches. To be well thought of is better than silver or gold.
2 The rich and the poor are alike in that the Lord made them all.
3 The wise see danger ahead and avoid it, but fools keep going and get into trouble.
4 Respecting the Lord and not being proud will bring you wealth, honor, and life.
5 Evil people's lives are like paths covered with thorns and traps. People who guard themselves don't have such problems.
6 Train children how to live right, and when they are old, they will not change.
7 The rich rule over the poor, and borrowers are servants to lenders.
8 Those who plan evil will receive trouble. Their cruel anger will come to an end.

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Sunday March 22, 2009 thought for the day

A BEAUTIFUL SMILE IN THE MORNING
Here are my thoughts for today
1-I will speak ill of no man, not even in a matter of truth, but rather excuse the fault I hear and upon proper occasions speak all the good I know of everyone-
2-Looking on the bright side of life will never cause eye strain-
3-Plant a little gossip and you will reap a harvest of regret-
4-Keeping a secret is not just lowering your voice when you tell it-
5-At no time is a little knowledge more dangerous than when you are using it to start a rumor-

Strange thought-In two days, tomorrow will be yesterday-

I've learned-Gossip is like throwing mud against a clean wall--it may not stick but it always leaves a dirty mark-

5 things I want to know
1-Does the church today make personal salvation more difficult than Jesus made it?
2-Did the centurion become a believer in Jesus as the messiah?
3-Why was crucifixion a favored form of execution?
4-Are there historical records of crucifixions other than Jesus?
5-Were the nails put in Jesus's hands or wrists?

Scripture for today Proverbs 21:24-31
24 People who act with stubborn pride are called "proud, bragger, and mocker".
25 Lazy people's desire for sleep will kill them, because they refuse to work.
26 All day long they wish for more, but good people give without holding back.
27 The Lord hates sacrifices brought by evil people, particularly when they offer them for the wrong reasons.
28 A lying witness will be forgotten, but a truthful witness will speak on.
29 Wicked people are stubborn, but good people think carefully about what they do.
30 There is no wisdom, understanding, or advice that can succeed against the Lord.
31 You can get the horses ready for battle, but it is the Lord who gives the victory.

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Saturday March 21, 2009 thought for the day

A BEAUTIFUL LOOK AT THE FALLS
Here are my thoughts for today
1-You can't trust and worry at the same time-
2-Enjoy little things for one day you may look backward and realize that they were big things-
3-It is awesome what God can do with a broken heart if he gets all the pieces-
4-In God's rules of success, you must stoop to rise, go down to get up and shrink to grow-
5-When you pray for God's guidance, do not complain if it is different from your preference-

Strange thought-Be what you is, not what you ain't, because when you is what you ain't, then you ain't what you is-

I've learned-A kind word never broke anyone's mouth-

5 things I want to know
1-Did Simon of Cyrene and family become believers in Jesus as the messiah?
2-Did all criminals to be crucified have to carry their cross to the execution site?
3-If Jesus descended into hell when he died, how could the one crucified criminal be with Jesus in paradise that day as Jesus promised he would be?
4-When did the one criminal come to faith in Jesus as the messiah?
5-Are death bed conversions authentic?

Scripture for today Proverbs 21:17-23
17 Whoever loves pleasure will become poor; whoever loves wine and perfume will never be rich.
18 Wicked people will suffer instead of good people, and those who cannot be trusted will suffer instead of those who do right.
19 It is better to live alone in the desert than with a quarreling and complaining wife.
20 Wise people's houses are full of the best foods and olive oil, but fools waste everything they have.
21 Whoever tries to live right and be loyal finds life, success and honor.
22 A wise person can defeat a city full of warriors and tear down the defenses they trust in.
23 Those who are careful about what they say keep themselves out of trouble.

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Friday March 20, 2009 thought for the day

A "DREAMING" LOOK
Here are my thoughts for today
1-Sometimes the Lord calms the storm, sometimes he lets the storm rage and calms his child-
2-Faith is not shelter from difficulties but confidence in God in the face of all contradictions-
3-Faith makes the up look good, the outlook bright and the future glorious-
4-Worry pulls tomorrows clouds over today's sunshine-
5-Worry is the senseless process of allowing leftover problems from yesterday to distract you today and clutter up tomorrow's opportunities-

Strange thought-Put silk on a pig and it is still a pig

I've learned-Patience is accepting a difficult situation without giving God a deadline to remove it-

5 things I want to know
1-How did the gospel writers know about Pilot's conversation with his wife about letting Jesus go?
2-Did pilot's wife become a believer in Jesus?
3- Was Jesus's scourging an illegal move by Pilot?
4-Was Simon of Cyrene in the wrong place or the right place to carry Jesus cross?
5-Why is Simon of Cyrene's two boys named only in Mark?

Scripture for today Proverbs 21:9-16
9 It is better to live in a corner on the roof than inside the house with a quarreling wife-
10 Evil people only want to harm others. Their neighbors get no money from them.
11 If you punish those who make fun of wisdom, a foolish person may gain some wisdom. But if you teach the wise, they will get knowledge.
12 God, who is always right, watches the house of the wicked and brings ruin on every evil person.
13 Whoever ignores the poor when they cry for help will also cry for help and not be answered.
14 A secret gift will calm an angry person: a present given in secrecy will quiet great anger.
15 When justice is done, good people are happy, but evil people are ruined.
16 Whoever does not use good sense will end up among the dead.

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Thursday March 19, 2009 thought for the day

A PRETTY SCENE
Here are my thoughts for today
1-Clouds in our life are sent to bring showers of blessings-
2-People have a way of becoming what you encourage them to be, not what you nag them to be-
3-Other people don't make you what you are, they only reveal what you already are-
4-To reach the port of heaven, we need sometimes to sail with the wind, sometimes against it, but we must sail, not drift or lye at anchor-
5-To realize the worth of the anchor, we need to feel the storm-

Strange thought-a friends eye is a good mirror-

I've learned-The next time satan reminds you of your past, remind him of his future-

5 things I want to know
1-Whatever happened to the roman guards guarding Jesus's tomb?
2-What do you think Barabbas thoughts were on being freed?
3-Whatever happened to Barabbas after being freed?
4-Is the reason the Jews have been so mistreated over the years because they told Pilate "let his blood be on us and on our children"?
5-Is Pilate remembered for the evil he did or the courage he didn't show?

Scripture for today Proverbs 21:1-8
1 The Lord can control a king's mind as he controls a river; he can direct it as he pleases.
2 You may believe you are doing right, but the Lord judges your reasons.
3 Doing what is right and fair is more important to the Lord than sacrifices.
4 Proud looks, proud thoughts, and evil actions are sin.
5 The plans of hard working people earn a profit, but those who act too quickly become poor.
6 Wealth that comes form telling lies vanishes like a mist and leads to death.
7 The violence of the wicked will destroy them, because they refuse to do what is right-
8 Guilty people live dishonest lives, but honest people do right.

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper

Wednesday March 18, 2009 thought for the day

A PRETTY SCENE
Here are my thoughts for today
1-"There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment"-
2-If I don't love God enough to let go of my fears, then I keep on handling them myself-
3-Only those who can say "the Lord is the strength of my life" can say "of whom then shall I be afraid"-
4-Christians aren't made, they are in the making-
5-God uses Christians who stay cool in a hot place, sweet in a sour place and little in a big place-

Strange thought-You never know how soon it will be too late-

I've learned-If you don't have charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble-

5 things I want to know
1-Was Judas's sin beyond God's grace?
2-Was Judas predestined to be the betrayer of Jesus without any choice in the matter?
3-Was Pilate's role in the crucifixion predestined?
4-Whatever happened to Pilate after sentencing Jesus?
5-Would Pilate have heard about Jesus's resurrection?

Scripture for today Proverbs 20:25-30
25 It's dangerous to promise something to God too quickly. After you've thought about it, it may be too late.
26 A wise king sorts out the evil people, and he punishes them as they deserve.
27 The Lord looks deep inside people and searches through their thoughts.
28 Loyalty and truth keep a king in power, he continues to rule if he is loyal.
29 Young men glory in their strength, and old men are honored for their gray hair.
30 Hard punishment will get rid or evil, and whippings can change an evil heart.

I wish you a day filled with love, laughter, forgiveness and thanksgiving-jasper