Wednesday July 17, 2019 thought for the day

Thoughts for the day

1-It is not a simple thing to open our lives to others, but until we do we will never have a relationship of much value-

2-Ask your child what he wants for dinner only if they are buying-

3-Your care for others is the measure of your greatness

4-Jesus’ definition of love-giving and sharing-

5-All relationships of value begin with a commitment-

STRANGE THOUGHT

How did Noah keep the bottom of the ark lighted?

Answer—with flood lights

I’VE LEARNED

Not all religious leaders clearly understand God’s truth-

DID YOU KNOW

Women suffer more tooth decay than men do-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When did Christmas become an accepted special day as we know it today?

2-When did children become an important part of Christmas?

3-What is “advent” all about?

4-Why were Advent wreaths made of evergreens?

5-Is Christmas really  Christmas without Advent?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Where was Paul mistaken for the god Hermes?

Answer for today    Lystra     Acts 14:6-20

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one who believeth, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.    Romans 1:16 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, the world we can see invites us to trust in you for those things we cannot see-

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

Tuesday July 16, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Compassion will cure more sins than condemnation-

2-If you would be loved, be lovable-

3-Even God cannot change the past, he can only forgive it-

4-Today becomes yesterday’s memory-

5-He cannot long be good who knows not why he is good-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Which Bible character had no parents? answer-Joshua, son of Nun?

I’VE LEARNED

“Later” has a strange way of becoming “never? 

DID YOU KNOW

More than thirty million people in the United States suffer from diastema-a gap between the two upper front teeth-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What happened to John the Baptist’s followers after his death?

2-Who chose when Jesus Birthday was to be celebrated and why was December 25th chosen?

3-Does it really matter when we celebrate Christmas?

4-Should Christmas be a holiday or a holy day?

5-Why didn’t the early church Christians not celebrate Jesus birth?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What city was said to have Christians that were neither hot nor cold?

Answer for today    Laodicea     Revelation 3:14-22

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

 For in Him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power      Colossians 2:9-10 KJ21

PRAYER

  

Father, I praise your name and honor your word.  I am grateful I can call on one and rely on the other-

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

Monday July 15, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Jesus-When you come to the place I’m all you have you, you’ll find I’m all you need-

2-There is no greater sorrow than to recall a time of happiness while in misery-

3-There is no repentance in the grave-

4-Remember, when the judgement is weak, the prejudice is strong-

5-You cannot lose what you don’t have-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Where is the first tennis match mentioned in the Bible?

Answer-When Joseph served in Pharaoh’s court-

I’VE LEARNED

All our worrying in the name of love can accomplish absolutely nothing, but all our praying in the name of Jesus can move God to accomplish anything-

DID YOU KNOW

The permanent teeth that erupt to replace the baby teeth are called succedaneous teeth-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why did Jesus choose John to baptize him?

2-Had Jesus ever taken a “ritual bath”?

3-Had John baptized in places other than the Jordan River?

4-When did Jesus know what his mission was?

5-Did Jesus and John the Baptist ever meet as children?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Where did Assyrian king Sennacherib receive tribute from Hezekiah?

Answer for today     Lachish   2 Kings 18:13-16

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Therefore lay apart all filthiness and the superfluity of wickedness, and receive with meekness the engrafted Word, which is able to save your souls.    James 1:21 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, your word is settled forever in eternity.  I ask you to daily settle it in my heart that I may walk in its light and bathe in its truth-

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 July 14, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-God sees us as we can be but loves us as we are-

2-May we cherish the bread before there is none, discover each other before we leave and enjoy each other while we have time

3-May the Lord bless you with rainbows-

4-May the happiest day of your past be the saddest day of your future-

5-Death is not a period, it is a comma-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Which of God’s servants was the most flagrant law breaker in the Bible?

Answer -Moses, for he broke all 10 commandments at once-

I’VE LEARNED

Never look back unless you are going that way-

DID YOU KNOW

The human tooth has about fifty five miles of canals in it-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why is it the meek who will inherit the kingdom of God?

2-Was Jesus really a carpenter or does the Greek word translated carpenter mean any kind of hand worker?

3-If Joseph died before Jesus was thirty, who took responsibility for Mary (Jesus’ mother)?

4-Was John the Baptist baptism a ritual bath?

5-Could Jesus have baptized himself?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Where was Paul’s longest epistle sent?

Answer for today    Rome

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

If ye keep My commandments, ye shall abide in My love, even as I have kept My Father’s commandments, and abide in His love-            John 15:10 KJ21

PRAYER

Jesus, you are the Light who dispels the darkness and the Life who defeats death-

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

Saturday July 13, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-They who forgive most shall be most forgiven-

2-Conceit may puff up a man but never prop him up-

3-Anger is momentary madness-

4-If God did not exist it would be necessary to invent him-

5-“I can forgive but I cannot forget” is only another way  of saying “I cannot forgive”- 

STRANGE THOUGHT

What are pastors in Germany called?

Answer-German shepherds-

I’VE LEARNED

The question “what do you do” and “what are you passionate about” usually yields drastically different answers-

DID YOU KNOW

The storage capacity of a human brain exceeds four terabytes- 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Jesus speak against owning wealth?

2-Is giving money an act of obedience to God?

3-Is giving your tithe an offering to God?

4-What does it mean to be “rich toward God”?

5-What is a “living sacrifice”-

BIBLE TRIVIA

Where did Paul and Silas make their first European converts?

Answer for today      Philippi       Acts 16

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Therefore God also hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in Heaven and things on earth and things under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.    Philippians 2:9-11 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, you alone are my salvation and my strength, and I trust you-

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 July 12, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-A person can accomplish most anything if they have unlimited enthusiasm-

2-I love others for who I am, not for who they are-

3-My love for others is not dependent on their love for me-

4-Sensitive people share the sufferings of others-

5-The angry person always thinks he can do more than they can-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why was Goliath so surprised when David hit him with a sling shot?

Answer-The thought had never entered his head before-

I’VE LEARNED

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work-

DID YOU KNOW

The human brain stops growing at the age of eighteen?

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can a blessing become a curse?

2-What are we not tempted by?

3-Can you be “tempted” to do good?

4-Does sin occur when you yield to temptation or when you decide to do it?

5-How much does will power have to do with overcoming temptation?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What city receives the most praise of all the seven cities of Asia?

Answer for today    Philadelphia     Revelation  3:7-13

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

But He answered and said, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes out of the mouth of God.’”             Matthew 4:4 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, thank you for my friends.  Help me to be a good friend-

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

Thursday July 11, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God’s grace is never a reward for our good works-

2-Something is wrong when we let our children run wild and yet take our dogs to obedience school-

3-You will have a bent bow if you keep the bow bent-

4-Absence is to love what wind is to fire.  It extinguishes the small and kindles the great-

5-Don’t be so heavenly minded that you are no earthly good-

STRANGE THOUGHT

What excuse did Adam give to his children as to why they no longer lived in the Garden of Eden?

Answer-Your mother ate us out of house and home-

I’VE LEARNED

What your heart possesses your life expresses-

DID YOU KNOW

The whole of a human’s skin weighs twice as much as their brain-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can you have as much of God as you want?

2-When you get to heaven who will be waiting for you?

3-Can you create love?

4-Can love be imitated?

5-Can you be a Christian and not show compassionate love?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What city was said by John to have  “satan’s seat”?

Answer for today     Pergamos       Revelation 2:13 I know thy works and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is; and that thou holdest fast My name and hast not denied My faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was My faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.                                                

                                                   21st Century King James Version

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Ah Lord God! Behold, Thou hast made the heaven and the earth by Thy great power and outstretched arm; and there is nothing too hard for Thee.

                                                                                   Jeremiah 32:17 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, by faith I know that  you have given me everything I need to do your will today-

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

Wednesday July 10, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God exists more than he is imagined and is truly imagined more than he is expressed-

2-God’s power produces victory-

3-God has revealed to us all we need to know about him to love and serve him-

4-Praise produces God’s presence and God’s presence produces God’s power-

5-Having material things for sure doesn’t mean you have God’s blessing-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Who is the greatest baby sitter in the Bible?

Answer-David-he rocked Goliath asleep-

I’VE LEARNED

He who is grateful is never truly poor, and he who isn’t is never truly rich-

DID YOU KNOW

There are at least one hundred thousand chemical reactions going on in a normal human brain every second-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why do we not see miracles today as there was in Jesus’ day-

2-Does calling God your friend demean him?

3-Are we to wait for God or actively seek him?

4-Why did God create earth with such violent events such as earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, hurricanes, tornadoes, etc?

5-What can we do to be what Jesus said we should be-servants?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Where were Paul and Barnabas deserted by Mark?

Answer for today       Perga     Acts 13:13  Now when Paul and his company cast loose from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia; and John, departing from them, returned to Jerusalem.

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

being confident of this very thing, that He who hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the Day of Jesus Christ.       Philippians 1:6 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, by faith I know that you have given me everything I need to do your will today-

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

Tuesday July 9, 2019 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Let my heart be moved by the things that move the heart of God-

2-Who is the good Samaritan in your life?

3-Grief hollows out the heart to make room for the joy that is coming-

4-Holiness is becoming more like the character of Jesus-

5-You can’t think wrong and live right-

STRANGE THOUGHT

How did Adam and Eve feel when expelled from the Garden of Eden?  They were really put out-

I’VE LEARNED

Failure is temporary, giving up is permanent-

DID YOU KNOW

The average human brain is 80 percent water-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How did Adam and Eve worship God?

2-Is there a correct form of worship?

3-Can you become comfortable in God’s presence?

4-Is it wrong to go to church when you go with the wrong attitude?

5-What is the best way to worship God?

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what Asian city did Paul and Barnabas make many converts on the second missionary journey?

Answer for today      Iconium      Acts 13-14

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.           Ephesians 3:20-21 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, allow my service to you to have a lasting impact for your glory-

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

Monday July 8, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Getting what you go after is success but liking it after you get it is happiness-

2-We can never prove our worthiness to receive salvation-

3-The word husband means care taker/provider-

4-Jesus denies his followers the right to love only those they consider good-

5-Life is a mystery to be lived not a problem to be solved-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Who was the greatest comedian in the Bible?

Answer-Samson-he brought the house down-

I’VE LEARNED

There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness

DID YOU KNOW

Banging your head against a wall burns 150 calories an hour-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is the opposite of “the joy of the Lord”?

2-How should we celebrate life?

3-Why did Jesus choose exactly twelve men as disciples?

4-What is worship?

5-How does God want you to worship him?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What city, identified with Mamre was the place where Sarah died?

Answer for today     Hebron        Genesis 23

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

I will worship toward Thy holy temple, and praise Thy name for Thy lovingkindness and for Thy truth, for Thou hast magnified Thy word above all Thy name.      Psalm 138:2 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, today I want to retreat to a secret place of worship so you can do a fresh work in my heart and soul-

-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 July 7, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Faith is based on knowledge and strengthened through waiting-

2-Faith is like calories, you can’t see them but you can see the results-

3-The “Law” doesn’t make you righteous, it only makes you guilty-

4-We learn the new and unfamiliar through the old and familiar-

5-We become what we think about most-

STRANGE THOUGHT

What cars are in the Bible?

1-Jehovah drove Adam and Eve out of the garden in a Fury-

2-David’s triumph was heard throughout the land-

3-The apostles were all in one accord-

I’VE LEARNED

If you want to change the world, go home and spend time with your family-

DID YOU KNOW

Americans use sixteen thousand tons of aspirin each year- 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Do blessings always follow hardships?

2-How can you celebrate God in the midst of tragedy?

3-What is the hall mark of a mature Christian?

4-What does “the joy of the Lord is our strength” mean?

5-Is God’s joy given as grace or earned in obedience?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Where did Abram go after leaving Ur?

Answer for today       Haran     Genesis 12

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

   As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is proved; He is a buckler to all those that trust in Him.         Psalm 18:30 KJ21

PRAYER

    

Father, when trouble comes, remind me that I am not alone-I have you-

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