Wednesday August 13, 2013 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Whatever you give in life comes back to you-

2-Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have because Jesus said "Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you"-

3-Contentment is not the fulfillment of what you want, but the realization of how much you already have-

4-Everything starts at the bottom--just take the first step-

5-If you do not have enough of everything you want, just look at someone who has less than everything they need yet they manage to smile with their heart-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-When you play your shoehorn you get foot notes-

 

I'VE LEARNED-If you keep trying, you are not failing-

 

DID YOU KNOW-George Washington was deathly afraid of being buried alive.  After he died, he wanted to be laid out for three days just to be sure he was dead-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Cain know Abel would die when he assaulted him?

2-How old would Abel have been at the time of his murder?

3-Did Cain and Abel have any families at the time of Abel's murder?

4-Was Cain sincere in making his offering to God?

5-Was the story of Cain murdering Abel the first offering each had made to God or had they done so before?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Where was Jesus when an angel came and strengthened him?

Answer for today    Gethsemane     Luke 22:43

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Psalm 119:11

¹¹ I have taken your words to heart
    So I would not sin against you.

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, when we’re tempted to be halfhearted in our vocational work or find ourselves bored by monotonous repetition help us to find creative means that will make us even more productive and content in our work assignments. May our conduct and attitude reflect values set forth in Scripture. Make us a blessing so that we bring joy to our co-workers, supervisors, and to the workplace in general. During times of personality conflict or when disagreements arise bring to our memory the Scripture that reminds us that our primary motivation for being a good worker is that we are serving You when we are diligent in our work.  Not only in our service do we want to do our best but we also ask You to keep our attitudes in check and our words uplifting in the work place.  Help us to be quick to see another co-worker’s need and respond accordingly. May we be slow to judge and find fault with others. Prompt us to be faithful in prayer for our employers, supervisors, co-workers, and the business in which we serve. In Jesus’ name we pray.  Amen.

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

Monday August 11, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The past cannot be changed but the future is still in your power-

2-Accomplishments are proof of success-

3-When you worry,you doubt God's plan-

4-You can't worry and trust at the same time-

5-Character is much easier kept than recovered-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-You had venison for dinner!  Oh deer!

 

I'VE LEARNED-"As many as received him, to them he gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believed in his name"-

 

DID YOU KNOW-George Washington grew marijuana in his garden-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When did God communicate to man that he was to make an animal sacrifice?

2-How did Cain and Able know what sacrifice to bring to God?

3-Had God told Adam what kind of sacrifice to make to him?

4-Had Cain and Able sinned before Cain killed Abel?

5-Did Cain and Abel have any other siblings at the time of Abel's murder?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-According to Jude, who fought with Satan over the body of Moses?

Answer for today  The archangel Michael   Jude 9

 

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Psalm 29:2

² Praise the Lord for the glory of his name;
    Worship the Lord because he is holy.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, we are grateful for our earthly human family; for our parents, siblings, and extended bloodline. So many warm memories and formative teachings have shaped us into the people we are today because of their personal sacrifices and loving influence. We thank You also for our forever spiritual family who help us interpret life’s journey though an eternal scope. Because of our mutual love for Jesus we relate as a spiritual mother, father, brother or sister in a large family. We bear each other’s burdens, weeping with those who weep, rejoicing with those who rejoice. May we help to meet the needs of others which You have commissioned us to do, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. In the name of Your Son, Jesus, we pray. Amen.

GREATLY BLESSED, HIGHLY FAVORED, IMPERFECT BUT FORGIVEN CHILD OF GOD!

Wednesday July 30, 2014 thought for the day

There will be no postings to this blog for about two weeks.   i have some ISP issues that need to be resolved and we will be going to virginia for a week or so starting this coming sunday.  if i change to a differeent ISP i don't want to do it till i return from trip--sorry--jasper

Monday July 28, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Listen to the opinions of others, but never over value what they say-

2-You don't have to accept someone's criticism, judge it for what it is worth-

3-When someone's approval becomes all important to you, you are setting yourself up for rejection-

4-Meekness is not weakness-

5-Jesus and Moses are the only people in the Bible called meek-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Did you ever want to call a maternity ward and ask if they deliver?

 

I'VE LEARNED-It seems that it is God's will that not everyone be healed.  Why?

 

DID YOU KNOW-There has never been a president from the Air Force or Marine Corps.

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is more important, the quality or quantity of our impact on the world we live in?

2-Are we sinners because we sin or do we sin because we are sinners?

3-Does sin gradually become worse in each successive generation?

4-Are there degrees of sin and evil?

5-Is it possible that Abel was a twin?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What person saw the angel of the Lord in the form of a flame?

Answer for today-Moses   Exodus  3:1-22

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     Romans 12:9

⁹ Your love must be real. Hate what is evil, and hold on to what is good.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, one of the most wonderful gifts we can receive in this life is finding a loving and faithful companion who will walk beside us through life. One who will encourage us, be fully honest with us, forgive us when we fail, love us even in our unlovely state, one who will be strong when we are weak, lift us up when we fall down, lovingly tend to our needs when we are sick and unable to care for ourselves, believe in us when we don’t believe in ourselves, one who will lead by example and help kindle spiritual growth in our lives. For all this and so much more we thank You, Father, for the loving companionship of our mate. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.

 

 

 

GREATLY BLESSED, HIGHLY FAVORED, IMPERFECT BUT FORGIVEN CHILD OF GOD!

Friday July 25, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Problems never come to last, they come to pass-

2-The time is always right to do the right thing-

3-The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing-

4-A gift given begrudgingly is not a gift-

5-Deciding what not to do is just as important as deciding what to do-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-You are not too small to be effective, just awake a mosquito in a dark room-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Most of the time there is no relationship between sickness and personal sin-

 

DID YOU KNOW-All US presidents have worn glasses; some of them just didn't like to be seen wearing them in public-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-If Paul had siblings, would they and their families have become believers and supported his Christian work?

2-Did any of Jesus' disciples have children?

3-Who was the boy that told the commander that there was a band of 40 Jews who plotted to kill Paul?

4-Why didn't Jesus choose any of his siblings to be a disciple?

5-Is it better to be a person of significance or a person of renown?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who had a dream about an angel and goats?

Answer for today    Jacob   Genesis 31:11-12

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     1 Timothy 1:14

¹⁴ But the grace of our Lord was fully given to me, and with that grace came the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, thank You for the many Scriptures that reassure us we’re never alone, such as the oft quoted comfort Psalm, “Thou art with me”.  It’s when we look solely to other people to cure our loneliness that we neglect the greatest cure which is looking to You and finding guidance and solace in Scripture and in prayer! Help us to hide deeply in our hearts the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, “Surely I am with you always” (Matthew 28:20). His promise that He will never leave us nor forsake us enables us to endure even in the loneliest of circumstances. We are encouraged and strengthened by Your promises and by the presence of Your Holy Spirit which keeps us from being alone for all time. Amen.

 

 

 

SMILE, LAUGH, FORGIVE, BELIEVE AND LOVE, OVER AND OVER AGAIN!

Thursday July 24, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Becoming a parent is not difficult  but it is very difficult to be a parent-

2-You always have time for the things you put first-

3-The Biblical meaning of peace never denotes the absence of trouble-

4-Peace is not the absence of negatives but the presence of positives-

5-The quieter we become the more we can hear-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-When was he last time you did something for the first time?

 

I'VE LEARNED-The Bible can straighten out much of what you learned in church-

 

DID YOU KNOW-A squirrel cannot contract or carry the rabies virus-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What kind of person can God use?

2-Why did God chose Hebrews to be his people who would be so despised by other peoples, or were they despised because God had chosen them?

3-Is much of Christianity in the western world mixed up with nationalism and politics?

4-Did the apostle Paul have any siblings?

5-How old was Saul when he encountered God?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What kind of angels did Isaiah see in the temple praising God?

Answer for today-Seraphim    Isaiah  6:1-6

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     James 4:7

  ⁷ So give yourselves completely to God. Stand against the devil, and the devil will run from you.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 Father, I am in awe of the depth of Your riches, both of wisdom and knowledge! How unsearchable are Your judgments and unfathomable Your ways! For who has known Your mind, Lord, or who has been Your counselor? Or who has ever given to You, Father, that You should repay him? For from You and through You and to You are all things.  It is to You, our loving and eternal Father, that we give praise and glory forever. Amen.

 

 

 

 

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

Wednesday July 23, 2014 thought for the day

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Give God the blossom of the day, don't put him off with faded leaves-

2-"In the morning Lord, you hear my voice; the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly"-

3-"I will sing of your power, yes I will sing aloud of your mercy in the morning, for you have been my defense and refuge in the day of my trouble"-

4-"O God, your are my Lord.  Early will I seek you, my soul thirsts for you, my flesh longs for you in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water"-

5-True joy doesn't come from what we have but from what we appreciate-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Great faith looks like great surrender-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Sometimes, but not always, disobedient and rebellious acts are directly linked to some illness of the body-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Squirrels can climb trees faster than they can run on the ground-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why are so many prophecies made by Old Testament prophets about things that would happen a long time in the future--some even hundreds of years later?

2-In the Old Testament, God was a God of anger, wrath, and judgement.  Has this changed, and if so when did it happen?

3-Is there a difference in being a disciple and being a follower of Jesus?   

4-Can our lives always be focused on God?

5-How do you submit control of your life to God?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-According to Revelation, what angel fights against satan?

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Psalm 73:25-26

25 I have no one in heaven but you. I want nothing on earth besides you.
26 My body and my mind may become weak but God is my strength.
    He is mine forever.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 Father I am in awe of the depth of Your riches both of wisdom and knowledge! How unsearchable are Your judgments and unfathomable Your ways! For who has known Your mind Lord or who has been Your counselor? Or who has ever given to You Father that You should repay him? For from You and through You and to You are all things.  It is to You our loving and eternal Father that we give praise and glory forever. Amen.

 

 (Romans 11:33-36 slightly adapted for prayer)

 

 

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

Tuesday July 22, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Just when the caterpillar thought it's life was over it became a butterfly-

2-The ultimate measure of a person is not where they stand in moments of comfort, but where they stand in times of challenge and controversy-

3-Unforgiveness is like drinking poison and waiting for it to kill your enemy-

4-God may want to use you as a conduit for his compassion to be extended to someone in need-

5-Blessed is the day whose morning is sanctified-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-I never knew who I was when I wasn't me-

 

I'VE LEARNED-The original sin by Adam and Eve introduced suffering, illness and death to the human race-

 

DID YOU KNOW-It is estimated that millions of trees are planted by forgetful squirrels-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW-

1-How many righteous people does it take to save a nation from God's wrath?

2-Are there any exceptions to the 10 commandments?

3-Why was Ezekiel referred to by God as the "son of man"?

4-Why would God tell Ezekiel that he would take the life of his wife and he was not to mourn?

5-How could Ezekiel possibly not mourn the death of his wife and yet continue his ministry?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who was told by an angel that the angel's name was a secret?

Answer for today-Samson's parents   Judges 13:17-18

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Leviticus 19:2

² “Tell all the people of Israel: ‘I am the Lord your God. You must be holy because I am holy."

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, Your grace exceeds our greatest sin and reaches our deepest need. When we read the first chapter of Ephesians we are taken back by just how privileged we are to be chosen in Christ before the creation of the world, to be predestined and adopted as Your child through Him. Some of the richest and most tender portions of Scripture that disclose the extent of Your love are revealed to us from deplorable and unjust situations. What a wonderful reminder that Your work is not limited to ideal circumstances but You do an inward work within our heart no matter where we are or what difficulty we face. Because You lavish Your love on us we cannot contain it but must share it with those around us. Help us to do so freely and generously through Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.

 

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

Saturday June 21, 2014 thought for the day

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY SOMEONE!!

 

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-It is better to be on your own than with someone who will not love you and treat you how you deserve to be loved and treated-

2-Our lives get infinitely easier the moment we stop trying to impress other people-

3-Before you assume, learn the facts.  Before you judge, understand why.  Before you hurt someone, feel.  Before you speak, think-

4-It only takes a few moments to say goodbye to someone, but sometimes you never forget them-

5-Love is giving someone the power to destroy you but trusting them not to-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Smokey the Bear's original name was Hot Foot Teddy-

 

I'VE LEARNED-We are all sinners by nature and practice-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Summer is statistically the most hazardous season-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How can a holy God permit evil to exist at all?

2-Is death ever satisfied?

3-What is spiritual dryness?

4-If salt loses it's saltiness, can you make it salty again?

5-God wanted Jeremiah to write down all the words God had spoken to him over the past 23 years.  How could he possibly remember all that had been told him?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA    What angel helped Daniel understand the future?

Answer for today   Gabriel      Daniel 8:15-26

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Amos 4:13

  13 He is the one who makes the mountains
    And creates the wind
    And makes his thoughts known to people.
He changes the dawn into darkness
    And walks over the mountains of the earth.
    His name is the Lord God All-Powerful.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 Father, You have called us, Your servants, to exercise our gifts of prophesying, serving, teaching, encouraging, contributing to the needs of others, leading, and being vessels of Your mercy. Help us not to be fearful or timid in exercising our spiritual gift that flows from Your power within us, since it is not for our glory but rather for the building up of the body of Christ. We are inadequate within ourselves, but fully sufficient according to the grace given us through Your Holy Spirit. We seek affirmation from You, the ministry opportunities You provide us and other mature believers, to confirm our spiritual giftings. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

 

 

 

 

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!

Saturday June 14, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You don't need to please everyone in order to be happy-

2-No one can make you feel inferior unless you let them-

3-If you are still alive, God is not done with  you yet-

4-To avoid being pulled into error, keep a firm grip on the truth-

5-Delay is a great tool in controlling anger-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Those who do public speaking stand behind a lectern not a podium.  A podium is the platform or stage on which a speaker stands-

 

I'VE LEARNED-The impact of the result of sinning by Adam and Eve is still being felt in the world today-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Statistically, the safest age of life is ten years old-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How do the Old Testament instructions concerning keeping the Sabbath day holy apply to us today?

2-Who was the prophetess Huldah?

3-How can a holy God use a wicked nation to bring punishment against his own people, rebellious and sinful though they may be?

4-How can a Holy God permit wicked nations to succeed in their evil oppression?

5-How can a Holy God permit the wicked to prosper often at the expenses of the righteous?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who was carried by angels to Abraham's bosom?

Answer for today-Lazarus   Luke 16:22

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Ephesians 2:4-5

4 But God’s mercy is great, and he loved us very much.5 Though we were spiritually dead because of the things we did against God, he gave us new life with Christ. You have been saved by God’s grace.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, when we examine the emotional pain of our lives we often start out with the question of “Why?”  But in hindsight we realize that those struggles taught us practical truths that we would not have otherwise learned, and that there truly is purpose in our pain. We often look to Joseph, not because he was a great ruler over Egypt, but because we identify with much of his life’s experiences: betrayal, fear, rejection, his being lied about, separation, unjust treatment, delays, among other struggles. You accomplished Your purpose in His life, not in spite of his trials, but through his pain-filled ordeals. His story has been a source of encouragement to us time and again as he modeled integrity in the midst of the severe struggles and sweeping storms of life. Your eternal purpose is greater than our emotional pain. Remind us that it may not just be for our own instruction but others looking on may learn from our difficult experiences. Amen.

 

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 June 13, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Letting go is hard but sometimes holding on is harder-

2-I am not what happened to me.  I am what I chose to become-

3-When we worry about what other people think, we let them control us-

4-Worrying about what other people think is dangerous because we are more likely to cave into criticism-

5-You cannot please everybody-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The London bridge has never fallen down-

 

I'VE LEARNED-We don't have to sin, we choose to-

 

DID YOU KNOW-There about fifteen thousand people in the United Sates over the age of one hundred-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is God ever afraid?

2-Should you get a second opinion of a prophet's declaration as to it's validity?

3-Is it easy to tell a true prophet from a false one?

4-Can a true prophet ever "get it wrong"?

5-Is God's compassion ever cautious?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What ungodly ruler in new testament times was struck down by an angel?

Answer for today-Herod   Acts 12:23

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Psalm 23:3-4

He leads me on paths that are right
    For the good of his name.
4 Even if I walk through a very dark valley,
    I will not be afraid,
Because you are with me.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, we thank You for Jesus who conquered death and is alive forevermore. And because He lives we live also. What hope and assurance this brings to all who repent and believe, to all who receive Your Son, Jesus, as their personal Saviour. We worship “the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. For He is alive now and for all the ages – even the ages to come.” And we give praise, honor and glory to Jesus, the Alpha and Omega, who was and is and is to come. Amen.

 

 

 

 

SMILE, LAUGH, FORGIVE, BELIEVE AND LOVE, OVER AND OVER AGAIN!

Thursday May 29, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-A miracle is not the suspension of natural law but the operation of a higher divine law-

2-In school you are taught a lesson and then given a test.  In life you are given a test that teaches you a lesson-

3-Your greatest fear in life should not be that you fail, but that you succeed in something that doesn't really matter-

4-Blessed are those that can give without remembering and receive without forgetting-

5-Anger makes you smaller while forgiveness forces you to grow beyond what you were-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Shortline of monopoly fame, wasn't actually a railroad, it was a bus company-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Don't substitute the good for the very best-

 

DID YOU KNOW-You share a birthday with at least nine million other people in the world-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why does so much of prophecy tell of events way in the future, sometimes hundreds of years?

2-How does a prophet know when a thought is a "word from the Lord"?

3-What would cause the people of Israel and Judah to listen to and obey the words of a prophet?

4-Where is the concept of hell first mentioned in scripture?

5-Does God ever mourn?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What two guides did the angel of the Lord provide for the Israelites in the wilderness?

Answer for today   A pillar of fire and a pillar of cloud   Exodus 14:19-20

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     Psalm 95:6-7

6 Come, let’s worship him and bow down.
    Let’s kneel before the Lord who made us,
7 because he is our God
    And we are the people he takes care of,
    The sheep that he tends.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, we want to fix our thoughts upon the living hope we have in Jesus Christ our Lord. We anchor our soul in the bedrock of Your Holy Word so that when other viewpoints counter the truths You teach our anchor remains firm. When difficulties appear insurmountable remind us that we serve an extraordinary God who does not rely on natural solutions but works in the supernatural realm to meet our needs. Satan builds brick walls in our mind to block our faith and trust in Your plan to make “all things work together for good to those who love You and are called according to Your purpose.” Our faith is grounded in the living hope of our resurrected Savior and it is in His name that we pray. Amen.

 

 

 

 

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

Wednesday May 28, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Often, it is not the song that makes you emotional, it is the people and things that come to your mind when you hear it-

2-Anger repressed can poison a relationship as surely as the cruelest words-

3-The American flag does not fly because the wind moves past it.  It flies from the last breath of each military member who died serving it-

4-We need time to relax in the adoring gaze of our loving heavenly father-

5-They who do not condemn evil command it to be done-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Men are far more likely to be moved to tears by music than are women-

 

I'VE LEARNED- Faith and action are like twins-they go together-

 

DID YOU KNOW-On average, twelve babies will be given to  the wrong parents each day-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How do you train to be a prophet?

2-Can anyone become a prophet?

3-What is the purpose of a prophet?

4-How can you tell for sure that a prophet is speaking for God and speaking the truth?

5-Does age play any part in being a prophet?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What person did an angel prevent from the act of child sacrifice?

Answer for today   Abraham   Genesis 22:11-18

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     Psalm 90:12

12 Teach us how short our lives really are
    So that we may be wise.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 Father, the permanence and sting of death was removed when You raised Christ Jesus from the dead. Had You sent ten thousand angels to rescue Him from the hands of His enemies and thwarted His execution on the cross we would not know of Your awesome power according to the Spirit of holiness by Christ’s resurrection from the dead. Though Satan plotted Your plan prevailed, and because of that, we who believe are now raised with Christ, who is seated at Your right hand. You have set eternity in the hearts of people and because of that we can set our affections on things above causing us to be homesick for a place we’ve never been. Where You are is where we long to be. In Christ’s Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

 

 

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

Tuesday May 27, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Faith sees the invisible, believes the incredible and receives the impossible-

2-A person is rich according to what he is, not what he has-

3-It is better to be alone with dignity than in a relationship that requires you to sacrifice your self respect-

4-Time will promote you or expose you-

5-Patience is the companion of wisdom-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Venetian blinds were invented in Japan, not in Venice-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Serious consequences follow selfish ambitions-

 

DID YOU KNOW-August is the month when most babies are born-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How long of a trip should it have been for Jonah to go to Nineveh from his home?

2-Why should the Ninevites have listened to Jonah about the coming destruction of the city?

3-Nineveh was not in Israel but in Syria.  Why was God concerned about that city since it was not Hebrew?

4-Which Old Testament prophet had the longest ministry?

5-How will the sun, moon and stars all be darkened?

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY      Psalm 44:8

8 We will praise God every day;
    We will praise your name forever. 

 

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, we need the strength and boldness that comes through the indwelling resurrected power of Christ to proclaim, defend, and live the Gospel message day in and day out. It’s unlikely that we’ll ever be tested like Stephen, but we will be put to the test of defending our faith before unbelievers in this hostile world where the majority lack faith. We feel inadequate for the task, but we walk in the resurrected power of the Holy Spirit and look to You for courage, compassion, and clarity in the message You have commissioned us to share with unbelievers. That which we cannot adequately express, or clearly explain is provided in the Scriptures which we can give to those we reach. Not only do we thank You for the inspiration of the Scriptures, but we are so grateful that we have easy access to the Word. Amen.

 

 

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

Monday May 26, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-For everything you love you have to pay some price-

2-Failure isn't fatal, it is normal-

3-A mistake that makes you humble is much better than an achievement which makes you proud-

4-Only love can be divided endlessly and still not be diminished-

5-Bitterness imprisons life, love releases it-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-When people see your litter box, why do they say-"do you have a cat"?

 

I'VE LEARNED-For the Christian there is no singular moment where you experience the Holy Spirit and from then on you are on an all time high that never wanes-

 

DID YOU KNOW-About two hundred babies are born worldwide every minute-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How many miracles did Elijah and Elisha each do?

2-Did Elijah not die in a physical sense?

3-What was the meaning of Elijah being taken up in a whirlwind?

4-Were Elijah and Enoch the only two people in scripture who were taken to heaven without first dying?

5-What is the work of a prophet?

 

BIBLE TRIVGIA-What foreign army had 185,000 men killed by the angel of the Lord?

Answer for today-The Assyrians   2 Kings 19:35

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   John 20:29

²⁹ Then Jesus told him, “You believe because you see me. Those who believe without seeing me will be truly blessed.”

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, the announcement made by the angel at the tomb continues to echo throughout the centuries. Just as the women told the disciples that Jesus was not in the tomb, but He is risen, disciples of Christ have repeated the life-changing Good News to all who will hear. Though Jesus was dead He lives again. Though we were spiritually dead in our trespasses and sins we are set free and made alive through the saving blood of Jesus Christ. His resurrected power raises us up out of the dark tomb of our sinful despair, and promises us a home in heaven where darkness is banned. No light from a lamp or rays from the sun will be needed, for the Lord God is the Light of Heaven. Keep us looking to the everlasting light as we journey in a land where darkness reigns. In the name of Jesus we pray Amen.

 

GREATLY BLESSED, HIGHLY FAVORED, IMPERFECT BUT FORGIVEN CHILD OF GOD!

Friday May 2, 2014 thought for the day

Just to let you know that I will be not sending any e mail or posting to my blog for the next three weeks..we are going to Branson for a week and then the other direction to Virginia to see our great grand daughter graduate from pre school.  I think that will be a must see!!

If you can, please hold off sending me any e mail during that time.  If you don't my computer will crash and destruct by being so overloaded.

 

I know, I should buy either a lap top or an I pad.  I would like to have an I pad mini but I don't want to pay the price for one.  The cheapest I've seen is $300.  Oh, what can I do??  Any suggestions??

 

jasper

Thursday May 1, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-When you need someone to believe in, start with yourself-

2-Life is like photography, you use the negatives to develop-

3-The prettiest make up a lady can wear is her smile-

4-Don't be reckless with other peoples hearts-

5-Sometimes you never know the true value of a moment until it becomes a memory-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-If you turn something down you decline it, so when you accept something, why don't you cline it?

 

I'VE LEARNED-It doesn't really matter if your glass is half empty or half full.  Be thankful you have a glass and that there is something in it-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Assuming Rudolph was in front, there are 40,320 ways to arrange the other eight reindeer-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is "The Book of the Law of the Lord"?

2-How many times in the Bible was someone recorded as raised from the dead?

3-Are there any similarities in Elijah"s or Elisha's miracles and those of Jesus?

4-How did those in the Old Testament become prophets?  Was it learned or given to them?

5-Are there true prophets today just as there were in Old Testament times?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who had his lips touched by a live coal held by a seraph?

Answer for today   Isaiah 6:5-7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust the Lord with all your heart,
    And don’t depend on your own understanding.
6 Remember the Lord in all you do,
    And he will give you success.

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, thank You for the record in Scripture that makes us more than just curious bystanders during the crucifixion of Your precious Son.  Jesus’ recorded conversation with the repentant criminal helps us to see how immediate redemption for all humanity was being provided through His death on the cross. Thoughtful reflecting on this day brings about grief and sadness as we recall the rejection, pain, and suffering Christ underwent. In Luke 22:53 Jesus spoke to those who seized Him in the garden as a time when darkness reigns. Though He was speaking figuratively in the garden the next afternoon literal darkness fell upon the earth as He breathed His final breath. Surely all hope dissipated for those who stood by our Lord as He hung on the cross. But I’m so glad we don’t have to wait for the rest of the story to unfold since we know, through Scripture, the final outcome and the way of salvation Christ made possible for us. Thank you, Father, that You loved the world so much that You gave Your one and only Son to die for our sins, that whoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. We call upon the Lord Jesus to save us, cleanse us from our sins, and to indwell our hearts. Amen.

 

 

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