Friday February 23, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-It is easier to follow footprints than commands-

2-Whoever is happy will make others happy also-

3-God in His grace would never command us to be happy without providing us the necessary resources to do so-

4-Our happiness is a measure of our obedience-

5-Reading scripture isn't an exercise for our heads,  it is a feast for our hearts-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

More than 300 million slinky's have sold since they were first made in 1945-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Don't confuse resource with "the Source"-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The largest bird egg in the world today is that of the ostrich-they are from six to eight inches long-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How do you "cast your cares on Jesus"?

2-How do you "pray for the one who hurt you"?

3-How do you forgive when wrong behavior continues to you?

4-How do we know when we are "trusting God"?

5-Are Christians to be survivors or overcomers?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What is the only animal to lie?

Answer for today      the serpent     Genesis 3:1-13

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Malachi 4:6     "parents love their children and children love their parents. Otherwise, I will come and put a curse on the land.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, thank you for giving us your Son, so that we might turn our hearts to You, just as you have turned Your heart to us-

 

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

Thursday February 22, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God is going to be as pleased to have you with him in heaven as you will be to be there with him-

2-It is impossible to take delight in someone without being happy with that person-

3-Joy is the most infallible sign of the presence of God-

4-The word "blessed" indicates supreme happiness-

5-God can't give what he doesn't have-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

350 slices of pizza sell every second in America-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Discipleship is all about being a servant-

 

DID YOU KNOW

A sheep, a duck, and a rooster were the first passengers in a hot air balloon-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is it okay to forgive God for what happened to you?

2-How far is the east from the west?

3-Is there a difference in being baptized by the Holy Spirit, or being filled with the Holy Spirit?

4-Why did the apostle Paul say he had trouble doing what was good?

5-What do you do when you hurt too much to pray?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who did Jesus refer to as a brood of vipers?

Answer for today     The scribes and pharisees    Mathew 23:33

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Jeremiah  29:11     I say this because I know what I am planning for you,” says the Lord. “I have good plans for you, not plans to hurt you. I will give you hope and a good future.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you that you have a plan to prosper me, not to harm me,  but a plan that gives me a hope and a future-

 

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

Wednesday February 21, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The problem with created things is not what they are but what we turn them into-idols-

2-When we worship God as God, everything else falls into place-

3-Many people believe God is good but don't believe he is good natured-

4-God does not fret-

5-Only God is infinitely happy-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Mr Clean changes around the world-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Christianity is about being a servant, not a leader-

 

DID YOU KNOW

A duck has three eyelids-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Are God's blessings always conditional?

2-How do we receive God's blessings?

3-In scripture, how many times did someone die and come back to life again?

4-In scripture, what does the word "perfect" mean?

5-How small is the faith that is the size of a mustard seed?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

In Revelation, what sort of creatures had tails that were like snakes?

Answer for today    Horses     Revelation 9:19

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Zephaniah 3:17    The Lord your God is with you; the mighty One will save you.
He will rejoice over you. You will rest in his love. He will sing and be joyful about you.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, out of my love for you,  I choose to live according to Your will, your Word, and Your ways-

 

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

Tuesday Febuary 20, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Since God is the fountain head of happiness, the search for happiness is always the search for God-

2-God cannot give us happiness and peace apart from himself, because it is not there-

3-We are free to be unhappy-

4-The better I know Jesus, the more I see him all around me-

5-Seek the giver through the gifts-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Your pinky is your strongest finger-

I'VE LEARNED

The towel is the weapon of the servant-

DID YOU KNOW

Ducks will lay eggs only in the early morning-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What was going on in heaven during the crucifixion?

2-When a christian dies, do they go directly into the presence of Jesus in heaven?

3-Where did Jesus' spirit go at his death?

4-Did Jesus have to return to heaven for the Holy Spirit to be sent to earth to replace him?

5-Did Jesus always require repentance from those he forgave?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What book makes the pessimistic statement that whoever breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake?

Answer for today    Ecclesiastes 10:8

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Isaiah 9:6     A child has been born to us; God has given a son to us.
He will be responsible for leading the people.

His name will be Wonderful Counselor, Powerful God,
Father Who Lives Forever, Prince of Peace.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Jesus, thank you for stepping down from heaven and revealing the Father of Eternity.  Help me to enjoy the wholeness of your love-

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

Monday February 19, 2018 thoughts for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

 

1-Things become idols not because they are wrong in themselves but because we put them in God's place-

2-Secondary things bring some joy, but God alone is our exceeding joy-

3-All people desire to be happy-

4-God and joy are inseparable-

5-God is happiness in the same sense that God is love.  He is the essence of love and happiness-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Laughter is the best music-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Forgiveness frees us from continuing to hold on to our pain-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The European eagle owl is the largest owl in the world.  It can measure twenty eight inches tall with a wingspan of five feet wide-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does satan have to have God's permission to test or tempt Christians?

2-Did the disciples ever make a "confession of sin" to Jesus and ask for forgiveness?

3-When did the disciples receive the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit?

4-Was there a "litmus test" Jesus used in choosing his disciples?

5-Is the "place of the skull" and Calvary the same place?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What did King Rehoboam say he would use to discipline the people?

Answer for today      Scorpions      1 Kings 12:11, 14

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Jeremiah 31:20       “You know that Israel is my dear son, the child I love.
Yes, I often speak against Israel, but I still remember him.
I love him very much, and I want to comfort him,” says the Lord.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, I thank you for softly and tenderly waiting for me when I let you down.  You are the perfect Father and I give you praise-

 

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 February 18, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Beauty is desirable. Obsession with beauty however is ugly-

2-Whatever we build our life on will drive us-

3-Sin is primarily idolatry-

4-Most people believe they would become happy if only they had more money-

5-We worship whatever we believe will ultimately make us happy-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Cows don't like to listen to Willie Nelson music-

 

I'VE LEARNED

By forgiving  those who have hurt us, we are then able to forgive ourselves for having hurt others-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The great horned owl can turn its head 270 degrees-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What are the "means of grace"?

2-When did Judas heart turn against Jesus? 

3-Should Christians seek success and/or greatness?

4-Is satan free to do what he wants with Christians?

5-Does all temptation and testing of Christians come from satan?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to the Law, what hopping insects were edible?

Answer for today        The locust and grasshopper    Leviticus   

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Malachi 2:10   We all have the same father; the same God made us. So why do people break their promises to each other and show no respect for the agreement our ancestors made with God?   

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, help me to love you with such a faithfulness and affection that all my earthly relationships will be strengthened-

 

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


THERE ISN'T ENOUGH ROOM IN
YOUR MIND FOR BOTH WORRY
 AND FAITH.  YOU MUST DECIDE
WHICH ONE WILL LIVE THERE-

Saturday February 17, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-If we care more about what is happening on the playing field, than the mission field, sports has become an idol-

2-There is nothing wrong with power in itself but the fact is power often corrupts whether it is in politics, business or even churches and families-

3-Success is good if it is achieved in Godly ways.  If not, it is thinly disguised idolatry-

4-We all leave a legacy, the question is what kind-

5-Many wealthy people leave a large inheritance but a poor heritage-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

There is a flower in the rain forests of central and south America that resembles a puckering mouth covered in lipstick-

 

I'VE LEARNED

To the extent that we have not yet learned to forgive others, it is more difficult to forgive ourselves-

 

DID YOU KNOW

To see at night as well as an owl, you would need eyeballs as big as grapefruits-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How can you be continually in prayer-

2-With a forgiving spirit, is the christian to allow another to severely mistreat or abuse them on a continuing basis?

3-Why did Lot's wife turn back for one last look?

4-What was Jesus' lifestyle for the Sabbath?

5-Does God want Christians to give sacrificially, generously or extravagantly? 

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who had a rod that God turned into a snake?

Answer for today       Moses    exodus 4:3

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Jeremiah 3:4    Now you are calling to me,  ‘My father, you have been my friend since I was young."

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  

Father, help me to live like a true son and to imitate Jesus, who resisted sin throughout his life-

 

TODAY WILL NEVER COME AGAIN. BE A BESSING, BE A FRIEND, ENCOURAGE SOMEONE, TAKE TIME TO CARE. LET YOUR WORDS AND ACTIONS HEAL AND NOT WOUND-

Friday February 16, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-If the gospel doesn't bring you happiness, then what you believe in is not the gospel-

2-The religion of Jesus is the religion of joy-

3-Anything we desire more than God, anything that preoccupies our thoughts or diverts us away from Him, is an idol-

4-Those who seek happiness in false god's end up sacrificing their integrity, their families, their culture and the very happiness they crave-

5-Every temptation uses false happiness as bait-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

High heels were originally for men-

 

I'VE LEARNED

To release our hurt we must forgive another.  To release our guilt we must forgive ourselves-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The owl is the only bird to drop its upper eyelid to wink.  All other birds raise their lower eyelids

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Where is Paradise?

2-Is the love of money truly the root of all evil?

3-Should Christians have a standard of living up to their financial means?

4-When Jesus refers to forgiving 70x7, was he referring to the same offense constantly repeated?

5-How do we know if an offender sincerely repents when they ask for forgiveness?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What destructive creature did the prophet Joel have a vision of?

Answer for today    The locust     Joel 1:1-4

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Jeremiah 3:19     The Lord, said ‘How happy I would be to treat you as my own children
And give you a pleasant land, a land more beautiful than that of any other nation.’
I thought you would call me ‘My Father’ and not turn away from me.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, help me always to set my affections on you, not on earthly idols.  I choose to call you my " Dear Father" and to put you first-

 

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

Thursday February 15, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The struggle you are in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow-

2-A dream written down with a date becomes a goal-

3-A goal broken down into steps becomes a plan-

4-A plan backed by action makes your dream come true-

5-Holding a grudge doesn't make you strong, it makes you bitter-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

If you eat about three large carrots a day for several weeks, it increases the beta carotene in you blood and could turn your skin orange.  Is this true?

 

I'VE LEARNED

The happiest people are generous people-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The horned owl is not horned.  Two tufts of feathers were mistaken for horns-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Would Mary have lived a sinless life after Jesus' birth?

2-Has the Holy Spirit always been in the world?

3-Was Jesus filled with total wisdom at 12 as he would be at 30?

4-When would Jesus have known his destiny of the cross?

5-Did Jesus speak of divorce as a sin or remarriage as a sin?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to Jesus, what would a loveless father give a child who asked for an egg?

Answer for today    a scorpion      Luke 11:12

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Malachi 1:6     The Lord All-Powerful says, “A son honors his father, and a servant honors his master.” I am a father, so why don’t you honor me? I am a master, so why don’t you respect me? You priests do not respect me.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, help me to get the balance right in my love for you.  Teach me to cultivate both relationship and respect-

 

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

Wednesday February 14, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God's peace comes from God's grace-

2-Sympathy is something you feel, compassion is something you do-

3-Genuine love always involves action-

4-Generosity is about what is in your heart-

5-In this world you can be anything, so be kind-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

According to a 2014 survey by a christian retailer in Nashville, 7% of christian America prays for a parking place-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Religion is man's attempt to find God-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The owl parrot can't fly and builds its nest under tree roots-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How could John the Baptist be filled with the Holy Spirit from his birth before the Holy Spirit was sent from heaven?

2-Was Jesus full of the Holy Spirit from birth?

3-Was anyone other than John the Baptist filled with the Holy Spirit from birth?

4-What was God's criteria for choosing Mary to birth Jesus?

5-If Mary was favored among women, had she lived a sinless life?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What bloodsucking creature is, in Proverbs, held up as an example of something that can never be satisfied?

Answer for today      The leach     Proverbs 30:15

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Proverbs 1:8    My child, listen to your father’s teaching and do not forget your mother’s advice.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, help me always to pay close attention to what you tell me, especially in your book-

 

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

 

Tuesday February 13, 2018 thoughts for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The Word of God is what the Spirit of God uses to guide our lives-

2-Peace is not the absence of stress but the presence of Jesus-      

3-Quiet tension is not peace-

4-True peace is not only a calm exterior but also a quiet heart-

5-Peace is the result of the Spirit of God controlling your life-

STRANGE THOUGHT

There is an American town with a population of one-Monowi Nebraska -

I'VE LEARNED

When it comes to prayer, don't confuse length with sincerity-

DID YOU KNOW

The nest of the African Grey Parrot is a hole in a large tree-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why is Jesus' boyhood only mentioned by Luke?

2-Were Joseph and Mary ever officially married?

3-Since Mary was a teenager, what had she done with her life that she was highly favored by God?

4-What was Mary's genealogy?

5-How is the sin nature of humanity inherited and when?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What animal came out of the Nile in droves as a plague on the Egyptians?

Answer for today     frogs   Exodus 8:1-4

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

1 Chronicles 28:20    David also said to his son Solomon, “Be strong and brave, and do the work. Don’t be afraid or discouraged, because the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or leave you until all the work for the Temple of the Lord is finished.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, thank you that when you give us a responsibility, you give us the resources, and with them your reassurance-

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

Monday February 12, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-If God is really the center of one's life, joy is inevitable-

2-When we are in a right relationship with God, he rejoices-

3-Joy isn't an emotion that comes and goes,  it is an attitude that comes and goes-

4-The Holy Spirit does not want to be a resident in you life, he wants to be the president of your life-

5-Joy and the Holy Spirit go together-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

The blob of tooth paste that sits on your tooth brush is called a "nurdle"-

 

I'VE LEARNED

No one gets away with keeping their sinful acts secret.  We usually end up lying and deceiving to cover up the reality of our bad ways-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Macaws are the largest and most colorful species of he parrot family-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is a persons mind renewed when they are saved?

2-Is the renewing of your mind a process or an act?

3-Since the early church spread under perilous conditions and todays church seems to be ineffective in spreading the Gospel, do we have the same power as they did?

4-Since Luke is the only non Jewish author of scripture, how, when and where did he become a follower of Jesus?

5-How could Luke trace genealogical roots from Jesus back to Adam without written records?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What tribe of Israel was supposed to be like a snake?

Answer for today       Dan      Genesis 49:17

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

1 Chronicles 22:10    "Solomon will build a temple for worship to me. He will be my son, and I will be his father. I will make his kingdom strong; someone from his family will rule Israel forever.’”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, help me to have such a passion for your heart that it proves contagious to my children and their children-

 

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 February 11, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Joy is the flag flying from the castle of your heart when the king is in residence-

2-Those who have the most reason to be joyful are often the most depressed-

3-Happiness is about what happens to you.  Joy comes from a relationship with Jesus-

4-Joy is the surest sign of God's presence-

5-Grumpiness is not a christian virtue-

 

STANGE THOUGHT

You are twice as likely to be killed by a vending machine than a shark-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Our lack of goodness affects other people, not just us-

 

DID YOU KNOW

There are more than 300 species of parrots-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is required to have a heart after God?

2-When God thinks of you, what is his thoughts-

3-Do your actions or thoughts tell God you have a heart after him?

4-Should the church accumulate riches?

5-What is the "renewing of your mind" and how is it done?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What kind of snake did God promises to Jeremiah as a punishment for Israel's sin?

Answer for today      Vipers that could not be charmed        Jeremiah 8:17

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 18:24     The Lord rewarded me because I did what was right, because I did what the Lord said was right.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, I love you for the way that you so kindly rewrite the text of my life so that my story showcases your amazing grace-

 

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

Saturday February 10, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-When we open ourselves to God's love, it transforms us back into what we were meant to be-

2-Agape love is the power to move us toward another person with no expectation of reward-   

3-The opposite of love is not hate, it is indifference-

4-Agape love is a verb.  It leads our hearts and changes our lives-

5- We learn to love by incorporating love into all the little things we do-

 

STRANGE THOUGHTS

Barry Manilow didn't write his hit song  "I wrote the song"-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Regret and shame fuel worry-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The albatross drinks sea water-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is a person's spiritual eye?

2-How do we disown Jesus?

3-Is there a connection between greed, covetousness, and selfishness?

4-On what basis did God chose David to be king?

5-What is required to have a heart after God?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What did the people of Judah call the bronze snake in the wilderness?

Answer for today      Nehushtan     2 Kings 18:4

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

PSALM 139:16   You saw my body as it was formed.  All the days planned for me were written in your book before I was one day old.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

 Father, thank you that you already know my story and that my story is unlike anyone's else's-

 

TODAY WILL NEVER COME AGAIN. BE A BESSING, BE A FRIEND, ENCOURAGE SOMEONE, TAKE TIME TO CARE. LET YOUR WORDS AND ACTIONS HEAL AND NOT WOUND-

Friday February 9, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Don't confuse humility with a lack of self worth-

2-Humility produces joy and pride steals it-

3-Love is not what we feel for others, it is about what we do for others-

4-Love is oxygen for the soul-

5-At the heart of agape love is sacrifice and it is the highest form of love-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Which is longest, a microwave minute or a treadmill minute?

 

I'VE LEARNED

Worry is not just a bad habit, it is sin-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The albatross can glide on air currents for several days and can even sleep while in flight-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Do you only receive the Holy Spirit by asking?

2-Did Jesus raises himself from the grave?

3-What validated Jesus as the true Messiah?

4-Who gives the Holy Spirit to believers-God, Jesus, or the Spirit himself?

5-How is our spirit drawn to God?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What repulsive creatures bit the Israelites in the wilderness?

Answer for today       Fiery serpents     Numbers 21:6

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 139:2    You know when I sit down and when I get up. You know my thoughts before I think them.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father I bring my heart to you today, holding it like a book in my hands.  Make my heart one with yours-

 

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

Thursday February 8, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The person who keeps his promises reflects the character of God-

2-Living with integrity means you are the same person no matter the circumstances-

3-Avoid those who are not trustworthy-

4-If you want to build a reputation as a person of integrity, surround yourself with people of integrity

5-Pride is always hungry and must always be fed-

STRANGE THOUGHT

How do I like my eggs-umm, in a cake-

I'VE LEARNED

Everyone is created fallible-

DID YOU KNOW

The post of Royal Swan keeper is a post that has been around since 1215, and he and his staff are responsible for keeping accurate statistics about the number and whereabouts of the royal swans-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-If Christians can be filled with the Holy Spirit, can they also be emptied of the same Spirit?

2-Can we be full of the Holy Spirit and not know it or show it?

3-Can you "live in  the Spirit" without being "baptized in the Spirit'?

4-Can we resist satan successfully only if we are full of the Holy Spirit?

5-If Jesus was God, why did he have to rely on the Holy Spirit for help?

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to Job, what sort of men suck the poison of snakes?

Answer for today      The wicked    Job 20:16

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Deuteronomy  31:6     Be strong and brave. Don’t be afraid of them and don’t be frightened, because the Lord your God will go with you. He will not leave you or forget you.”

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, thank you for the reassurance that you are completely trustworthy, and that you promise never to leave me-

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

Wednesday February 7, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Integrity is not something we have but something we are-

2-The lies we tell ourselves are the most deadly-

3-You can't  hold yourself accountable if you won't see yourself clearly-

4-Honesty is like a boomerang-

5-Keeping your word is a cornerstone to integrity-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Some people are like clouds.  When they disappear it is a beautiful day-

 

I'VE LEARNED

The link between God's grace and our peace is mercy-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The Royal Household of England owns all the swans in the country-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How is Adam and Eve's sin nature passed on to each person?

2-After Jesus was baptized he was "full of the Holy Spirit".  Does this happen to us when we are water baptized?

3-When the Holy Spirit came upon Jesus, a dove came upon him. Why doesn't this happen today?

4-Was Jesus full of the Holy Spirit before his baptism?

5-When we are full of the Holy Spirit we are to receive great power.  Why don't we have it or see it shown?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who put a bronze snake on a pole in order to heal snakebite?

Answer for today      Moses    Numbers 21:8-9

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 27:10    If my father and mother leave me, the Lord will take me in.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

  

Father, I bring my wounds to you today.  Hold me in your arms and heal me, through the amazing grace of your loving embrace-

 

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

Tuesday February 6, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Through the overflow of the heart, we will act in one way or another-

2-Generosity has a much fuller definition than financial giving-

3-Generosity is a lifetime way of life-

4-Integrity is telling the truth to yourself, honesty is telling the truth to others-

5-The Biblical word for integrity is "faithfulness"

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Finally my winter fat is gone.  Now I have spring rolls-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Our expectations lead to our disappointments-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Male cockatoos can be taught to speak, but females can only chirp and sing-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Do demonic spirits exist today?  If so, how do they show themselves?

2-Do you have to seek and ask for the Holy Spirit or is the Spirit given to you at salvation?

3-If Jesus and the Father are one, are Jesus and the Holy Spirit one?

4-When the Holy Spirit was sent from heaven, does that mean he was no longer in heaven?

5-How was Jesus holy at birth?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to Proverbs, what substance affects man like the bite of a snake?

Answer for today     wine      Proverbs 23:32

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Psalm 68:5    God is in his holy Temple. He is a father to orphans, and he defends the widows.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, I give you praise that you are a father to those who do not know an earthly father's love.  Help me to reflect your heart-

 

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