Tuesday November 11, 2008 thought for the day

SHE'S A GRAND OLD FLAG, SHE'S A HIGH FLYING FLAG, AND FOREVER IN PEACE MAY SHE WAVE, SHE'S THE EMBLEM OF THE LAND I LOVE.............
I WISH YOU A HAPPY VETERANS DAY!!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-You cannot be too careful in your choice of enemies-
2-You've achieved success in your field when you don't know whether what you are doing is work or play-
3-If you always tell the truth you don't have to remember anything-
4-It is not as important to see what lies dimly in the future as it is to do what lies clearly at hand-
5-A good home is made not bought-

Strange thought-a person without principal doesn't draw much interest-

I've learned-once you get started doing nothing it is hard to quit-

5 things I want to know
1-Since Jesus was God and God never dies, how could Jesus have died?
2-Why wasn't Jesus more direct and explicit in telling who he was?
3-Was Jesus's brother James a believer in who Jesus really was?
4-Did any of Jesus's siblings believe he was the messiah?
5-Is it reasonable to believe that evil spirits are responsible for some illnesses and bizarre behavior?

Scripture for today-Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 1 John 4:7 (NLT)

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

Monday November 10, 2008 thought for the day

DO YOU SEE THE FACE?
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-There is no greater reward than making a life changing difference in someone's life-
2-Forget hurts but never forget kindness-
3-Without winter, spring would not be so pleasant-
4-When you make a world tolerable for yourself, you make a world tolerable for others-
5-No matter where you go, no matter the weather, always bring your own sunshine-

Strange thought-when a spouse is on the warpath, expect a call to active duty-

I've learned-if you mortgage the present for the future, then today doesn't matter-

5 things I want to know
1-Which is of greater significance-the fruit or the gifts of the spirit?
2-Do Christians have all the fruits of the spirit all of the time?
3-Can we be loving to everyone?
4-Why does the gospel of John refer to Jesus as "the word"?
5-What gentiles did Jesus seek out to minister to whole on earth?

Scripture for today-For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, And stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, He also has rejected you from being king. 1 Samuel 15:23 (NKJV) -----"it is a terrible thing if the Lord rejects you"!!!(my comment)

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

Saturday November 1, 2008 thought for the day

"FACES"
Here are my thoughts for today
1-Mind what you say or you may say what comes to mind-
2-Over every mountain is a path that can't be seen from the valley-
3-Two ears and one mouth means we should listen twice as much as we talk-
4-One person's weed may be another flower-
5-We may give without loving but we cannot love without giving-

Strange thought-anyone can be at the helm when the sea is calm-

I've learned-the best way to kill time is to work it to death-

5 things I want to know
1-When was Jesus born?
2-Why doesn't the bible say when Jesus was born?
3-Why do we celebrate Christmas on December 25?
4-When did December 25th become the celebration of Jesus birth?
5-What is the most important thing Jesus ever said?

Scripture for today-Proverbs 18:13 (NLT) says, “What a shame, what folly, to give advice before listening to the facts!”

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

Friday October 31, 2008 thought for the day

I HOPE IN YOUR MIND WE STILL ARE THIS
Here are my thoughts for today
1-We should strive to preserve the fires of the past, not the ashes-
2-To add to your joy, count your blessings-
3-Treat your family like friends and four friends like family-
4-Freedom is not the right to do what we want but the power to do what we ought-
5-Never judge the day by the weather-

Strange thought-it is easier to keep up than to catch up

I've learned-"no" is one of the few words that can not be misunderstood-

5 things I want to know
1-What is the "old man" as mentioned in scripture?
2-How could God be maintained in a human body?
3-What limitations did Jesus have as a human?
4-Did Jesus have all of God's attributes as a man?
5-What was the star of Bethlehem?

Scripture for today-"Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up” (Proverbs 12:25 NLT

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

Thursday October 30, 2008 thought for the day

NOW , WHERE DID I PARK MY BIKE THIS MORNING??
Here are my thoughts for today
1-We life our lives forward but understand them backwards-
2-Sometimes a quiet listener out shines a brilliant conversationalist-
3-If the grass looks greener on the other side, fertilize your side-
4-The nice thing about flattery is that you don't need to believe it to enjoy it-
5-It is not so important where we are standing as in which direction we are moving-

Strange thought-the family that rakes together aches together-

I've learned-it is better to die with a good name than to live with a bad one-

5 things I want to know
1-How many times in the bible were a large group of people fed bread and yet have leftovers?
2-Are supernatural events happening all around us that are invisible to the natural eye?
3-How is it possible that we could do more than what Jesus did?
4-Can you give thanks without a grateful heart?
5-What was Jonah's final outcome?

Scripture for today-Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. Ephesians 4:29 (NLT)

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

Wednesday October 29, 2008 thought for the day

A MESSAGE SIMPLY STATED
Here are my thoughts for today
1-The simple realization that there are other points of view is the beginning of wisdom-
2-If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way-
3-Enjoy today for it won't come back tomorrow-
4-You can't control the length of your life but you can control it's width and depth-
5-You can't depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus-

Strange thought-imagine having to live forever in heaven with people you don't like here-

I've learned-a person's true character is revealed by what he does when no one is watching-

5 things I want to know
1-How many children did David have altogether?
2-How could one man (ex.-David -Solomon) satisfy so many wives and concubines?
3-Where was the Queen of Sheeba from?
4-How could Solomon be so wise and yet marry foreign women?
5-Did Solomon ever repent of his disobedience to God?

Scripture for today-If you wait for perfect conditions, you will never get anything done. Ecclesiastes 11:4 (NLT)

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

Tuesday October 28, 2008 thought for the day

GOD IS REACHING OUT TO YOU!!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Nostalgia is a memory file that removes the rough edges from the good old days-
2-Age does not diminish the sad memory of having a scoop of ice cream fall from the cone-
3-Enjoy life for this is not a dress rehearsal-
4- People are like steel for when thy lose their temper they lose their worth-
5-Live your life so you don't have to hide your diary-

Strange thought-sometimes we listen to our own lies so much that we begin to sincerely believe them-

I've learned-a person's true character is revealed by what they do when no one is watching-

5 things I want to know-
1-Does God's forgiveness negate the consequences of the acts of sin?
2-Why does God allow innocent victims?
3-How old was David and Bathsheeba's first son when he died?
4-What was the name of David and bathsheeba's first son that died?
5-Why did God bless David and Bathsheeba with the son Soloman when their marriage was the result of an immoral act?

Scripture for today- For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10 (NLT)

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

Monday October 27, 2008 thought for the day

IT WOULD CERTAINLY IMPROVE OUR LIFES-
Here are my thoughts for today
1-People must have a sense of lostness before they sense a need for a savior-
2-Thanksgiving is good---thanks living is better-
3-Never underestimate the power of forgiveness-
4-Your mind is not a storehouse to be filled but a garden to be tilled-
5-If you can't have what you want, want what you have-

Strange thought-ever notice how everything wrong with the world is always someone else's fault-

I've learned-there is a name for people who are not excited about their work-unemployed-

5 things I want to know
1-Is it possible to contact the dead as Saul did?
2-What ultimately happened to the Phillistine people?
3-Why was having multiple wives in the old testament permitted?
4-Why did men of God in the old testament have concubines?
5-In scripture, when was polygamy no longer accepted?

Scripture for today-People with integrity have firm footing, but those who follow crooked paths will slip and fall. Proverbs 10:9 (NLT)

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

Sunday october 26, 2008 thought for the day

HE IS REACHING OUT TO YOU!!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-You can easily judge the character of others by how they treat those who can do nothing for them or to them-
2-The generosity of God knows no bounds and is no respecter of persons-
3-Many people think they are Christians by doing and/or not doing certain things-
4-There are no spiritual stages to god's mercy-
5-Worship is a relinquishing of control-

Strange thought-all money talks, but all says is "goodbye"-

I've learned-patience is a quality you admire in the driver behind you and scorn in the one ahead of you-

5 things I want to know
1-Can man ever get God to change his mind?
2-How was it that David was such a good marksman with a sling shot?
3-Was David's slingshot a shepherd boys toy or a warriors weapon?
4-Why was Jonathan not upset he wouldn't be the next king of Israel?
5-Was it okay for Jonathan to lie about David to Saul?

Scripture for today-the end of the matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride-do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools Ecclesiastes 7:8,9

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

Saturday October 25, 2008 thought for the day

OVERLOADED!!!
Here are my thoughts for today
1-It is only when we learn to see ourselves through other people's eyes that we see ourselves as we really are-
2-We all need people around us with enough courage and love to tell us the truth about ourselves-
3-"Perfect" people are always lonely because no one wants to be around them-
4-Nothing touches you more deeply than pain-
5-We don't like mercy being given to those who haven't paid the price and don't deserve it-

Strange thought-churches are a life boat not a cruise ship-

I've learned-your companions are like buttons on an elevator-they will either take you up or they will take you down-

5 things I want to know
1-Is it ever too late to come to God?
2-Is God always merciful?
3-Why do children of "righteous" people so often reject their parents ways?
4-Who was Samuel's wife?
5-Can you be so heavenly minded you are no earthly good?

Scripture for today-Make the most of every chance you get. These are desperate times! Ephesians 5:16 (MSG) Isn't this true today!!!!

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

Friday October 24, 2008 thought for the day

WHO IS GOING TO USE THIS??
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-The bible is a book about salvation and redemption-
2-Only when a person has realized their guilt can the mercy of God come into play-
3-If I judge even one person, I'm saying that judgement is the basis of which I want everyone evaluated, myself included-
4-Being faithful is not the same as being perfect for faithfulness allows for failure, perfection does not-
5-Obtaining greatness is not making everyone else lower than ourselves in our own mind-

Strange thought-patience requires a lot of wait-

I've learned-your decisions can take you out of God's will but never out of his reach-

5 things I want to know-
1-What is a "kinsman redeemer"?
2-Was their plural marriages is the old testament?
3-Who was the kinsman redeemer who didn't marry Ruth?
4-What relation was Boaz to Naomi and Ruth?
5-Is all adversity and hardship the result of God's actions or displeasure with us?

Scripture for today-If we are faithful, he remains faithful for he cannot disown himself- 2 Timothy 2:13

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

Thursday October 23, 2008 thought for the day

HE DIDN'T STOP SOON ENOUGH
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-God is not looking for volunteers, he wants servants-
2-It is easy to hate people and hard to love them-
3-Circumstances always have a beginning and an ending-
4-Salvation is more than just getting it, it is also trusting in it-
5-Courage is managing fear-

Strange thought-an oak tree is a nut that held it's ground-

I've learned-your temper is like a fire, it gets very destructive when it gets out of control-

5 things I want to know
1-Was the conquest of the promised land by the Israelites ever completed? If so, when? If not, why not?
2-What were Gideon's torches made of?
3-What were the places called "high places" in the old testament?
4-What was a Nazarite vow and how long did it last?
5-Was cutting his hair the only Nazarite vow that Samson broke?

Scripture for today-He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls Proverbs 25:28

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

Wednesday October 22, 2008 thought for the day

MY, THIS GUY IS POWERFUL!!
Here are my thoughts for today
1-You can't help getting older but you don't have to get old-
2-God gives every bird it's food but he doesn't put it in it's nest-
3-God has planted greatness in you-
4-Forgiveness cancels the sin but doesn't undo the sin-
5-Sometimes God has to break us to heal us-

Strange thought-be careful what you are thinking for you may start talking-

I've learned-if at first you don't succeed, try reading the instructions-

5 things I want to know
1-How many times was water parted for the Israelites to safely cross to the other side?
2-Why did the walls of Jericho fall outward?
3-In the old testament what was the "water of impurity" and what was it used for?
4-What was the exact weight of a shekal?
5-How many judges ruled Israel?

Scripture for today-When will you ever learn that “believing” is useless without doing what God wants you to? Faith that does not result in good deeds is not real faith. James 2:20 (LB)

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

Tuesday October 21, 2008 thought for the day

THE VERY LATEST IN ROLEX WATCHES
1-We often miss the glory of God because we fail to believe-
2-While money is nice to have, it is not more valuable than God's blessing of freedom and peace-
3-Love people and use things not love things and use people-
4-Many people will walk in and out of your life but only a few will leave footprints on your heart-
5-To handle yourself use your head, to handle others use your heart-

Strange thought-time you enjoy wasting is not wasted-

I've learned-many a good person has failed because they had a wish bone where a back bone should have been-

5 things I want to know
1-Did Jesus do away with the system of offerings which the old testament people used to worship God?
2-How was the old testament tabernacle transferred to a new place?
3-What is the significance of the table of shew bread?
4-How many loaves of bread were on the table in the tabernacle and why?
5-Why was the promised land called a land of milk and honey?

Scripture of today-You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. For in just a very little while, “He who is coming will come and will not delay.” Hebrews 10:36-37 (NIV)

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

Monday October 20, 2008 thought for the day

WATCH OUT FOR THOSE FINGERS!
Here are my thoughts for today
1-Forgiveness is an attribute of the strong-
2-Put on the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness-
3-Sometimes our pain, problem or difficulty is part of a plan we do not understand-
4-Personal sacrifice is sometimes necessary for God's glory to be revealed-
5-When God does not do what we want we often erroneously conclude he does not love us-

Strange thought-if a rabbit's foot is lucky, what happened tot he rabbit?

I've learned-it is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt-

5 things I want to know
1-In the Exodus, how could a desert oasis be large enough for nearly 2 million people and their animals?
2-How were the Israelites able to defend themselves in the 40 years in the wilderness?
3-At MT. Sinai, why did the Israelites chose a golden calf to worship rather than some other animal?
4-When the Israelites left Egypt, why did they want to take the Egyptian gold, silver and jewelry?
5-How long was Moses on MT. Sinai getting god's commandments?

Scripture for today-Wisdom … is peace-loving and courteous. It allows discussion and is willing to yield to others … James 3:17 (LB)

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

Sunday october 19, 2008 thought for the day

DO YOU SEE THE MYSTERY MAN?
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-Man's mind stretched by a new idea never goes back to its original dimensions-
2-Act out of hope not fear-
3-You must do the thing you think you cannot do-
4-Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere-
5-Whoever gossips to you will gossip of you-

Strange thought-if you think you are a person of some influence, try making someone else's dog mind-

I've learned-remember the banana for when it leaves the bunch it gets skinned-

5 things I want to know-
1-Was there a significance to each plague sent to the Israelites in Egypt?
2-Was it demeaning for Moses to tend sheep after living in pharaoh's household?
3-Why would pharaoh have received Moses and his brother Aaron?
4-Were all the pharaohs Egyptian?
5-How long would it have taken for nearly 2 million Israelites and their animals to leave Egypt?

Scripture for today-Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is, but exhorting one another, and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching-Hebrews 10:25

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

Saturday October 18, 2008 thought for the day

JUST A LITTLE TOO HOT TODAY
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity, an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty-
2-When you reach for the stars you may not quite get one, but you won't come up with a handful of mud either-
3-It is so much easier to be critical than to be correct-
4-If you don't have the strength to impose your own terms on life, you must accept the terms it offers you-
5-Confidence comes not from always being right but from not fearing to be wrong-

Strange thought-letting the cat out of the bag is a lot easier than putting it back in-

I've learned-if you are waiting for something to turn up, you might start with your own sleeves-

5 things I want to know
1-Who was the Pharaoh that decreed all Hebrew baby boys be killed?
2-Was Moses being raised to be a future pharaoh of Egypt?
3-When did Moses know he was Hebrew?
4-Why did Moses go to the land of Midian after killing the Egyptian?
5-Why did God harden pharaoh's heart after each plaque to not let the Hebrew people leave Egypt?

Scripture for today-He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city-Proverbs 16:2

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

Friday October 17, 2008 thought for the day

THE ELECTRIC CAR IS ALREADY HERE!
Here are my thoughts for today-
1-When the world pushes you to your knees, you are in the perfect position to pray-
2-The phrase "why worry when you can pray" should be "why worry when you can trust God"
3-Praying isn't telling God how worried, unhappy or bad your situation is but telling God how you will believe and trust him to work things out-
4-If a million people say a foolish dthing, it is still a foolish thing-
5-Wise men talk because they have something to say. fools talk because they have to say something-

Strange thought-good judgement comes from experience and much of that comes from bad judgement-

I've learned-patience is the ability to keep your motor idling while you feel like stripping your gears-

5 things I want to know
1-How could Egypt have had such a more advanced culture than Israel in bible times?
2-Why was Egypt not a nomadic society like Israel in old/new testament times?
3-Why did pharaoh give Jacob's family their own separate land in which to live?
4-Why didn't the Israelites return to Israel from Egypt after the 7 year famine was over?
5-Why would pharaoh's daughter rescue a Hebrew baby from the water?

Scripture for today-Live together in harmony, live together in love, as though you had only one mind and one spirit between you … in humility think more of each other than you do of yourselves. Philippians 2:3-4

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

Thursday October 16, 2008 thought for the day

SO, THAT IS HOW IT WORKS!
Here are my thoughts for today
1-Silence is sometimes the best answer-
2-Don't interfere with something that isn't bothering you-
3-Timing has a lot to do with a rain dance-
4-If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop digging-
5-Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly, and leave the rest to God-

Strange thought-sometimes you get and sometimes you get got-

I've learned-the grass looks greener on the other side but it still has to be mowed-

5 things I want to know
1-Why did God speak to old testament people in dreams?-can or does God do it today?
2-Why doesn't God speak to people in an audible voice?
3-What is the difference in dreams and visions?
4-Whatever happened to Potipher's wife after accusing Joseph of misconduct?
5-Why did God chose to continue the nation of Israel through Joseph's brothers (ten tribes of Israel) when they were so evil?

Scripture for today- Jesus said, “Why do you look at the speck in another’s eye and pay no attention to the log in your own eye? … First take the log out of your own eye, and then you will be able to see clearly” Matthew 7:3-5

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

Wednesday October 15, 2008 thought for the day

NOW YOU KNOW HOW THESE STRIPES ARE MADE
Here are my thoughts for today
1-Every path has a few puddles-
2-When you wallow with pigs, expect to get dirty-
3-The best sermons are lived, not preached-
4-Most of the stuff that people worry about never happens anyway-
5-Don't judge people by their relatives-

Strange thought-how is it that we put a man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage?

I've learned-when God measures a man he puts the tape around the heart instead of the head-

5 things I want to know
1-How do you balance the wrath of God with the love of God?
2-How could Jacob be so blessed when he was a deceiver and conniver?
3-Early biblical marriages had no official ceremony so when did it start?
4-Why did Jacob favor Joseph over his other sons?
5-Why did Jacob give the cloak to Joseph knowing it would cause family jealousy?

Scripture for today-God did not give us a spirit that makes us afraid but a spirit of power and love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7 (NCV)

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