Monday August 12, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-Hearing and doing go hand in hand-

2-The weaker our spirit, the greater God’s support-

3-Don’t be stubborn, be steadfast-

4-Don’t do the right thing for the wrong reason-

5-There is no resurrection without a crucifixion-

STRANGE THOUGHT

How do we know Abraham was smart?

Answer-He knew a lot-

I’VE LEARNED

If it is important  children will forget it-

DID YOU KNOW

A third of all cancers are sun related-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why do Christians struggle to stay alive instead of letting go and going to heaven?

2-Is it okay for Christians to have a little uncertainty about life after death?

3-How does money, power, status, influence play in the life of a Christian?

4-Can a Christian not keep any of the ten commandments and still be a Christian?

5-Can a Christian be mean spirited, hard headed, unthankful and grouchy?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Where did Peter have his vision of a sheet filled with unclean animals?

Answer for today      Joppa      Acts 10:5-20

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

   What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you and which ye have from God, and that ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.

                                                                           1 Corinthians 6:19-20 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, it is good to be reminded that you are in control, that Jesus will return, that he will reign forever and ever over a kingdom that glorifies, celebrates, and praises you-

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 August 11, 2019 thought for the day-from jasper

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Wise counsel is never popular, rarely obeyed and seldom remembered

-2-God focuses on the ultimate not on the immediate-

3-There is a difference between educating and disciplining-

4-Christians are the salt of the earth, and salt makes people thirsty-

5-The only way to destroy your enemy is to make him your friend-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why couldn’t Cain please God with his offering-

He just wasn’t able-

I’VE LEARNED

If you say it, your kids will repeat it-

DID YOU KNOW

The average person inhales at about force 2 (a light breeze)  on the wind strength Beaufort scale-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can life have meaning to the atheist?

2-If you don’t worship God, what or who do you worship?

3-Do non Christians have a different sense of right and wrong than do Christians?

4-Does the non Christian have any Godly help in facing the struggles of life?

5-Do atheists still not believe in God even when facing death?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Where did tax collector Zacchaeus live?

Answer for today      Jericho      Luke 19:1 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

I have rejoiced in the way of Thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.

                                                    Psalm 119:14 KJ21

PRAYER

Thank you father for the reminder that you made me who I am, with specific gifts and for specific reasons-

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

Saturday August 10, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Good enough is the enemy of all progress-

2-Don’t fur line the pig pen-

3-Gods Word-owners manual-

4-What you don’t control you are not responsible for-

5-The development of our Christian character is God’s personal commitment-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why couldn’t Jonah trust the ocean?

Answer—He know there was something fishy about it?

I’VE LEARNED- If something is perfect, the kids will fix that for you-

DID YOU KNOW

There are more than one hundred million light sensitive cells in each of your retinas-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW-

1-Does God show anger or displeasure to the Christian?

2-Does doubting affect answered prayer?

3-Will God answer a selfish prayer?

4-Where does my believing and God’s will intersect?

5-Do we often nag God when we pray?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What city was Melchizedek king of?

Answer for today   Salem     Genesis 14:18 And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine; and he was the priest of the Most High God.

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

               Psalm 46:1 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, I praise you for giving me new eyes to see your truth and a new heart to receive it-

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 August 9, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-I hold my possessions loosely, because it hurts when God pries my fingers open and takes them from me-

2-Proper planning prevents poor performance-

3-Ask God to bless your work, don’t ask him to do it-

4-The only time you don’t want to fail is the last time you try-

5-Excuse-the skin of a reason stuffed with a lie-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why were the horses on the Ark always pessimistic?

Answer-They were always saying neigh-

I’VE LEARNED

If you put on fresh socks you will step in whatever was spilled-

DID YOU KNOW

Your right lung takes in more air than your left lung-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How can you know God will answer your prayers?

2-Will God grant to us whatever we ask for?

3-Can you receive something from God simply by believing you will get it-

4-Can we as Christians change the mind of God?

5-Is it okay to be angry at God?

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to the New Testament, in what city there will be no night?

Answer for today        The New Jerusalem       Revelation 22:5   And there shall be no night there, and they will need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light. And they shall reign for ever and ever.                          21st Century King James Version (KJ21)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.              Luke 12:6-7 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, give me courage and faith to talk openly about you-


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

Wednesday July 24, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-It doesn’t take a great athlete to be a good sport-

2-Many a choice whine is the product of sour gripes-

3-How we have been and how we are is not how we will be-

4-God dipped his great pen in the blood of his only son and wrote—LOVE—in big bold letters across all the ages-

5-The greater the obstacle the more glory in overcoming it-

STRANGE THOUGHT

What do you call Mother Teresa now that she is in heaven?

Answer-Nun of the above-

I’VE LEARNED

If you change a baby’s diaper, they will immediately soil the new clean one-

DID YOU KNOW

Humans are the only primates that do not have pigment in the palms of their hands-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is the difference in predestination and predetermination?

2-Can you accidently sin?

3-What is God’s obligation to the saved-the church-the unbeliever?

4-Is there ever a time when you stop praying for something or someone?

5-Do prayers always make a difference?

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what city did Paul, on his way to Jerusalem, board a ship sailing for Phoencia?

Answer for today      Patara  Acts 21:1, 20

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

A good man showeth favor and lendeth; he will guide his affairs with discretion. Psalm 112:5  21st Century King James Version.

PRAYER

Father, thank you for calling me to know Jesus, to know the righteousness he purchased with his life, to be in relationship with you now and forever-

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

Tuesday July 23, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-It is never too late to start doing what is right-

2-Mercy is God’s ministry to the miserable-

3-The only place outside of heaven you can be perfectly safe from all dangers of love is hell-

4-To love at all is to be vulnerable-

5-Faith is not acceptance without proof, it is trust without reservation-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Where did Noah keep his bees?

Answer-in the archives_

I’VE LEARNED

Adversity is one of life’s greatest teachers-

DID YOU KNOW

The only bone not connected to another bone in the human body is in the throat, at the back of the tongue-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can a Christian have negative attitudes?

2-Does God speak to you in ways other than words?

3-Can you pray blessings on the sinner?

4-Does prosperity or difficulties bring more people to God?

5-When does concern become worry?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What city of Cyprus did Paul and Barnabas visit on their first journey?

Answer for today      Paphos     Acts 13:6-13

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

but Jesus said, “Suffer little children, and forbid them not to come unto Me, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.”

Matthew 19:14 KJ21       21st Century King James Version.

PRAYER

Father, strengthen my faith so that I am prepared to obey you no matter how impossible the task may seem-

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

Monday July 22, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Marriage is a total commitment to an imperfect person-

2-Fear disappears when faith appears-

3-Enjoy today for sometime, today will be a long time ago-

4-Truth that is heard and not acted upon will have a dangerous reaction-

5-Don’t confuse noise with enthusiasm-

STRANGE THOUGHT

After the flood, how many people left the Ark ahead of Noah?

Answer is 3.  The Bible says Noah went forth out of the ark-

I’VE LEARNED

There will always be people who are hard to work for-

DID YOU KNOW

The only bone not connected to another bone in the human body is in the throat, at the back of the tongue-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Who was Thomas’ twin and why weren’t they both called to be a disciple?

2-Do Christians have a “holy place” to worship-

3-Have we lost reverence for the things of God today?

4-Is there anyplace where God isn’t?

5-Is God in any part of the sinners life?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What city was, according to tradition, founded by Nimrod?

Answer for today        Nineveh      Genesis 10:11  Out of that land he went forth to Assyria, and built Nineveh and the city Rehoboth, and Calah,

21st Century King James Version (KJ21)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

And Simon Peter answered and said, “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

Matthew 16:15-16 KJ21  21st Century King James Version.

PRAYER

Father, it amazes me that you use made of dust human beings to carry out your heaven sent  and eternally significant work-

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 21, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Christianity is not a religion but a personal relationship to Jesus Christ-

2-Wherever you are, be all there-

3-God sometimes  puts us in the dark to reward us that he is the light-

4-If you shoot at nothing you will hit it every time-

5-A creative mess is better than tidy idleness-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why do we sing hymns in church instead of hers?

I’VE LEARNED

If it doesn’t open it is not your door-

DID YOU KNOW

The tongue is the only muscle in your body that is attached at only one end-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Do we sometimes confuse coincidences and miracles?

2-Can satan and the ungodly perform miracles?

3-Was the Holy Spirit active with people before Jesus said he would send the comforter?

4-Do we really appreciate and or understand what Jesus did for us?

5-Why do we never hear about the great personal sacrifices the early church fathers of the reformation made?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What port was the site of Paul’s first European landing?

Answer for today      Neapolis        Acts 16:11

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

 I have chosen the way of truth; Thy judgments have I laid before me.

Psalm 119:30 KJ21         21st Century King James Version.

PRAYER

Father, I still have not mastered walking by faith and not by sight.  Help me to trust you more every day and to deepen my dependence on you-

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

Saturday July 20, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-The greatness of a man can nearly always be measured by his willingness to be kind-

2-Enthusiasm  is the greatest asset in the world-

3-Love cures people, both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it-

4-If a child lives with approval he learns to like himself-

5-The good life exists only when you stop wanting a better one-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why did Moses wander in the desert for forty years?  Even back then men wouldn’t ask for directions-

I’VE LEARNED

The real measure of your wealth is how much you would be worth if  you lost all your money-

DID YOU KNOW

It would be possible to boil about eight gallons of water with the heat generated by an average adult each day-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How do you “live in the Word”?

2-Does a miracle have to have a good benefit?

3-Can anyone perform a miracle today?

4-What constitutes a true miracle?

5-What is the purpose of a miracle?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What was Jesus’ hometown?  Answer for today       Nazareth      Luke 2:51

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.          1 John 1:7 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, thank you for not leaving me to engage in spiritual warfare in my own strength.  Thank you for supplying not only your spiritual armor but also the strength I need to fight the enemy-

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 19, 2019 thought for the day

   

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Kids are always the only future the human race has-

2-Common sense is instinct, enough of it is genius-

3-Marriage is like taking vitamins.  We supplement each others minimum daily requirement-

4-No one can make you feel inferior without your consent-

5-Example is not the main thing in influencing others, it is the only thing-

STRANGE THOUGHT

The best way to get to heaven is to turn right and go straight-

I’VE LEARNED

You cannot hang out with negative people and expect to live a positive life-

DID YOU KNOW

The average human bladder can hold thirteen fluid ounces of liquid-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How do you “Know” Jesus?

2-Why are some people receptive to God and others are not-

3-Is the term “personal relationship with Jesus” a Biblical term?

4-How do you hear the voice of God?

5-Why doesn’t God speak to us in an audible way?      

BIBLE TRIVIA

Where did Paul bid farewell to the elders of Ephesus?

Answer for today        Miletus      Acts 20:17-38

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God. I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness.  Isaiah 41:10 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, help me to live in a way that pleases you.  May my life be a wonderful testimony of what it means to walk with you-

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

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This is a little out of place on the hottest day of this year--

Thursday July 18, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-It is hard to walk in shifting sand-

2-Faith is most meaningful when expressed in the dark-

3-Hiding wrong won’t erase it, it only postpones its discovery-

4-A man’s judgement is only as good as his information-

5-God gave us memories so we might have roses in December-

STRANGE THOUGHT

What is the first thing Adam and Eve did on leaving the Garden?

Answer-they raised Cain-

I’VE LEARNED

Only a friend can betray a friend-

DID YOU KNOW

A Laforte fracture is a fracture of all facial bones-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why were Christmas celebrations banned by the Puritans?

2-Myrrh was a burial spice.  Why was this given to baby Jesus by the wise men?

3-What brings God joy?

4-How do you please God?

5-How do you become holy?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Where was King Josiah killed?

Answer for today      Megiddo        2 Kings 23:29

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

I will praise Thee with uprightness of heart when I shall have learned Thy righteous judgments.

                                                                                                                                                                    Psalm 119:7 KJ21\

PRAYER

Father, throughout history your followers have stood strong in their commitment to follow you.  Help me today to be unwavering in my faith and my obedience to you-

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