Tuesday January 12, 2010 thought for the day

LOOKS LIKE IT IS ALREADY A BAD DAY

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Good philosophy must exist if for no other reason than bad philosophy must be answered-

2-Praise helps to dispel loneliness and emptiness-

3-A God great enough to create me and the world I live in is wise enough to watch out for me.

4-When you have no experience of pain, it is rather hard to experience joy-

5-Our arms are too short to box with God-

STRANGE THOUGHT-The presence of bad feelings does not have to mean the absence of love-

I'VE LEARNED-You should keep your words soft and tender because tomorrow you may have to eat them-

DID YOU KNOW-President Abraham Lincoln had a wart on his face-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Do you have to have a broken contrite heart to be "saved"?

2-Did all the people who Jesus "saved" in the New Testament come to him in repentance first?

3-Is repentance a confession of wrong doing or an admission of lostness?

4-Where are peoples souls after the moment of death-in a kind of limbo awaiting judgement or in their final reward?

5-When Jesus was on earth, was there no longer a triune God in heaven?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What king of Moab sent the prophet Balaam to curse Israel?

Yesterday's answer-Joshua (12:9-24)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 119:65-73

65 You have done good things for your servant, as you have promised, Lord.

66 Teach me wisdom and knowledge because I trust your commands.

67 Before I suffered, I did wrong, but now I obey your word.

68 You are good, and you do what is good. Teach me your demands.

69 Proud people have made up lies about me, but I will follow your orders with all my heart.

70 Those people have no feelings, but I love your teachings.

71 It was good for me to suffer so I would learn your demands.

72 Your teachings are worth more to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.

73 You made me and formed me with your hands. Give me understanding so I can learn your commands.

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

Monday January 11, 2010 thought for the day

A COLD BUT PRETTY SCENE

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Knees that are knelt on don't knock-

2-Pride means picking up after yourself-

3-Never substitute knowledge for compassion and care for others-

4-Our problem is not that we know so much but that we know so much that just "ain't so"-

5-Knowledge that isn't balanced with love and grace is truth gone to seed-

STRANGE THOUGHT-I had a job working for a pool maintenance company, but the work was just too draining-

I'VE LEARNED-When you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere-

DID YOU KNOW-President Ulysses S Grant had the boyhood nickname "Useless"-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Jesus came to save all mankind, so why does he say that "narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life and few there be that find it"?

2-Is the Christian way a narrow restricted way?

3-Does God chastise us every time we fail?

4-Did Jesus deny Peter before God (for his denial of Jesus) since he said "whoever deny's me before men, him will I deny before my father in heaven"?

5-What is the evidence of living for and serving Jesus?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What military man captured 31 kings?

Yesterday's answer-Jabin Joshua (11:1-5)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 119:57-64

57 Lord, you are my share in life; I have promised to obey your words.

58 I prayed to you with all my heart. Have mercy on me as you have promised.

59 I thought about my life, and I decided to follow your rules.

60 I hurried and did not wait to obey your commands.

61 Wicked people have tied me up, but I have not forgotten your teachings.

62 In the middle of the night, I get up to thank you because your laws are right.

63 I am a friend to everyone who fears you, to anyone who obeys your orders.

64 Lord, your love fills the earth. Teach me your demands.

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

Sunday Januaray 10, 2010 thought for the day

IT FEELS LIKE THIS HERE TODAY AT -8*

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Avoid angry abrasive people for they are generally vengeful-

2-Take good care of yourself for good health is everyone's major source of wealth-

3-A need does not necessarily constitute a calling-

4-May God direct you into a love of himself-

5-You live right when you think right-

STRANGE THOUGHT-Age is a matter of the mind for if you don't mind it doesn't matter-

I'VE LEARNED--Opportunities are never lost for someone will take the ones you miss-

DID YOU KNOW-President Andrew Johnson was the only president to make his own clothes and those of his cabinet. He was a self educated tailor.

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Are altar calls an integral part of Christian worship?

2-Can you be "saved" and not share it with others?

3-Can you be "saved" and have no permanent change in the way you live?

4-Can a person be a Christian and still be self indulgent?

5-What did Jesus mean when he said "wide is the gate and broad is the way that lead to destruction"?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What king of Hazor organized an alliance against Joshua?

Yesterday's answer-Zedekiah (2 Kings 25:1-7)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 119:49-56

49 Remember your promise to me, your servant; it gives me hope.

50 When I suffer, this comforts me: Your promise gives me life.

51 Proud people always make fun of me, but I do not reject your teachings.

52 I remember your laws from long ago, and they comfort me, Lord.

53 I become angry with wicked people who do not keep your teaching.

54 I sing about your demands wherever I live.

55 Lord, I remember you at night, and I will obey your teaching.

56 This is what I do: I follow your orders.

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

Saturday January 9, 2010 thought for the day

A COLD WINTER DAY IT IS

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-One joy scatters a hundred grief's-

2-Be tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, tolerant with the weak and wronged. Sometime in your life you will have been all of these-

3-Be cautious with giving advice, for wise men don't need it and fools won't heed it-

4-Listen more and talk less for no one ever learns anything by talking-

5-Be cheerful and helpful, people will repay you in kind-

STRANGE THOUGHT-I worked as a professional fisherman but discovered I couldn't live on my net income-

I'VE LEARNED-Life is tough but I am tougher!!

DID YOU KNOW-President James Buchanan was the only unmarried president-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does anyone ever choose to be a Christian without divine enablement?

2-Does your personal salvation hinge on a human decision?

3-Is praying "whatever it takes, Lord" for someone to be saved a proper prayer?

4-Where did the idea of an "altar call" come from?

5-Is it easy or hard to be "saved"?

BIBLICAL TRIVIA-Who was the last king of Judah?

Yesterday's answer-Og (Deuteronomy 3:11)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 119:41-48

41 Lord, show me your love, and save me as you have promised.

42 I have an answer for people who insult me, because I trust what you say.

43 Never keep me from speaking your truth, because I depend on your fair laws.

44 I will obey your teachings forever and ever.

45 So I will live in freedom because I want to follow your orders.

46 I will discuss your rules with kings and will not be ashamed.

47 I enjoy obeying your commands, which I love.

48 I praise your commands, which I love, and I think about your demands.

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

Friday January 8, 2010 thought for the day

VERY COLD HERE ALSO!!!

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Everybody needs a hug-

2-There is always time for courtesy-

3-You can't learn if you don't try-

4-You'll never eliminate anxiety by avoiding the things that caused it-

5-Do what makes you anxious but don't do what makes you depressed-

STRANGE THOUGHT-I studied to be a doctor but I didn't have patience-

I'VE LEARNED-No one is perfect until you fall in love with them-

DID YOU KNOW-President James Buchanan is said to have had the neatest handwriting of all the presidents-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Jesus knew his walking on the water would frighten the disciples, so why did he do it?

2-Should Peter be praised for trying to walk on the water to Jesus or faulted for becoming overcome with fear and then sinking?

3-Why wasn't Jesus in the boat with the disciples already on the night he walked on the water to them?

4-Why was Peter the only one who was willing to get out of the boat and try walking to Jesus on the water?

5-Did Jesus ever travel in the land of the gentiles?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What king of Bashan was famous for having an enormous iron bed?

Yesterday's answer-Ethbaal (1 Kings 16:31)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 119:33-40

33 Lord, teach me your demands, and I will keep them until the end.

34 Help me understand, so I can keep your teaching, obeying them with all my heart.

35 Lead me in the path of your commands, because that makes me happy.

36 Make me want to keep your rules instead of wishing for riches.

37 Keep me from looking at worthless things. Let me live by your word.

38 Keep your promise to me, your servant, so you will be respected.

39 Take away the shame I fear, because your laws are good.

40 How I want to follow your orders. Give me life because of your goodness.

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

Thursday January 7, 2010 thought for the day

IT LOOKS LIKE THIS HERE TODAY!

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Everybody is somebody-

2-Mistakes are their own instructor-

3-It is impossible to give away patience, it is always returned-

4-By the time a man realizes his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he is wrong-

5-There is no such thing as a non working mother-

STRANGE THOUGHT-If you don't get everything you want, think of the things you don't get that you don't want-

I'VE LEARNED-Everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile-

DID YOU KNOW-President Millard Fillmore's mother feared he may have been mentally retarded-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How could Judas betray Jesus after all he had seen him do?

2-Was Judas born to be the betrayer of Jesus?

3-Why would people other than the disciple believe that Jesus had walked on the water of the sea of Galilee?

4-Was Jesus physically walking on the water or was he in a spirit state?

5-Was Jesus ever in a spirit state before his resurrection?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What king of Sidon gave his daughter Jezebel as a wife to Ahab?

Yesterdays's answer-The king of Arad (Numbers 21:1-3)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 119:25-32

25 I am about to die. Give me life, as you have promised.

26 I told you about my life, and you answered me. Teach me your demands.

27 Help me understand your orders. Then I will think about your miracles.

28 I am sad and tired. Make me strong again as you have promised.

29 Don't let me be dishonest; have mercy on me by helping me obey your teaching.

30 I have chosen the way of truth; I have obeyed your laws.

31 I hold on to your rules. Lord, do not let me be disgraced.

32 I will quickly obey your commands, because you have made me happy.

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

Wednesday January 6, 2010 thought for the day

PRETTY BUT VERY COLD!!

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-All things don't work for our good but in all things God works for the good of us-

2-God comes into my life not to change my neighbors, children or family, but to change me-

3-Spiritually speaking we hold up better under adversity than under prosperity-

4-Nothing helps depression like helping others-

5-Teach me, my God and King, in all things thee to see, and in anything I do to do it as for thee-

STRANGE THOUGHT-Don't listen to what your spouse says, listen to what they are saying-

I'VE LEARNED-Your spouse will never appreciate you as much as you think you deserve-

DID YOU KNOW-President John Tyler had fifteen children

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why would John the Baptist confront and criticize Herodias of divorcing her husband to marry her husband's brother?

2-How was Herodias such a powerful evil woman?

3-How did Herodias have so much power over her husband Heroes Antipas?

4-What happened to Herod Antipas, Hereodias and Salome after John"s beheading?

5-At the feeding of the 5000, how many were fed?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What king attacked the Israelites on their way into Canaan only to be completely destroyed later?

Yesterday's answer-Joram of Israel, Jehoshaphat of Judah, and the king of Edom (2 Kings 3:11-19)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 119:17-24

17 Do good to me, your servant, so I can live, so I can obey your word.

18 Open my eyes to see the miracles in your teaching.

19 I am a stranger on earth. Do not hide your commands from me.

20 I wear myself out with desire for your laws all the time.

21 You scold proud people; those who ignore your commands are cursed.

22 Don't let me be insulted and hated because I keep your rules.

23 Even if princes speak against me, I, your servant, will think about your demands.

24 Your rules give me pleasure; they give me good advice.

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

Tuesday January 5, 2010 thought for the day

IT FEELS HERE LIKE IT LOOKS THERE!!

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Forgiveness is giving up my right to hurt you for hurting me-

2-Prayer is the key to the morning and the lock at night-

3-Never concern yourself with questions you cannot answer-

4-Never worry about illnesses you don't have-

5-A bird cannot learn to fly if the next is all it knows-

STRANGE THOUGHT-Never explain yourself, your friends do not need it and your enemies will not

believe it anyway-

I'VE LEARNED--There is only one way to compliment your spouse and that is frequently-

DID YOU KNOW-The longest inaugural address by a U.S. President was given by William Henry Harrison. It was one hour, forty five minutes long during an intense snowstorm.. One month later, he died of pneumonia.

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How large of a part of Jesus' ministry was the doing of miracles?

2-What was Jesus' primary purpose in healing those who needed it?

3-Did all those who Jesus healed become followers of him?

4-How many of those healed by Jesus showed gratitude and thanksgiving?

5-Did the pharisees really think Jesus healed by Satan's power or were they frightened they would lose their positions of religious power?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What three kings listened to the prophet Elisha as he prophesied to the accompaniment of a harp?

Yesterday's answer-Joseph (Genesis 41:1-36)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 119:9-16

9 How can a young person live a pure life? By obeying your word.

10 With all my heart I try to obey you. Don't let me break your commands.

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

12 Lord, you should be praised. Teach me your demands.

13 My lips will tell about all the laws you have spoken.

14 I enjoy living by your rules as people enjoy great riches.

15 I think about your orders and study your ways.

16 I enjoy obeying your demands, and I will not forget your word.

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

Monday January 4, 2010 thought for the day

PRETTY, BUT COLD!!!!

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Thought determines what you want, action determines what you get-

2-People generally tend to see qualities in others that lie deeply within themselves-

3-Great ideas need landing gear as well as wings-

4-Go claim your inheritance in God, that is the day your life will begin-

5-Life is easier if you enjoy the journey rather than just endure the situations-

STRANGE THOUGHT-You cannot start a journey from where you are not-

I'VE LEARNED-When you tell the truth, you never have to worry about what was said-

DID YOU KNOW-Andrew Jackson was the only president to believe that the world is flat-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1 If Jairaus' daughter was dead until resurrected by Jesus, where was her soul at this time? Did her old one return or did she get a new one?

2-What effect did Jairus' daughter coming back to life have on her family, community and synagogue?

3-Did Jesus' miracles prove that he was the messiah.

4-When Jesus healed the sick,cast out demons, walked on water, raised the dead, feed large crowd, etc., why didn't people understand and accept him as God?

5-Did the people ever wonder how Jesus did his miracles?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What Hebrew captive interpreted the dreams of the Egyptian pharaoh?

Yesterdays answer-Abimelech (Genesis 20:2)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 119:1-8

1 Happy are those who live pure lives, who follow the Lord's teachings.

2 Happy are those who keep his rules, who try to obey him with their whole heart.

3 They don't do what is wrong; they follow his ways.

4 Lord, you gave your orders to be obeyed completely.

5 I wish I were more loyal in obeying your demands.

6 Then I would not be ashamed when I study your commands.

7 When I learned that your laws are fair, I praised you with an honest heart.

8 I will obey your demands, so please don't ever leave me.

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

Sunday January 3, 2010 thought for the day

BRRRRR---- COLD----

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Heresy is truth taken to extreme-

2-Scripture was not given to be obeyed, rather that God would be obeyed-

3-If I accept the sunshine and warmth, then I must also accept the thunder and lightening-

4-I asked the Lord to walk with me when darkness was all that I knew, he said to me "never be afraid for I will see you through".

5-The master of the universe has nail prints in his hands and feet-

STRANGE THOUGHT-An optimist is someone who tells you to cheer up when things are going his way-

I'VE LEARNED-The easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I-

DID YOU KNOW-John Quincy Adams took his last skinny dip in the Potomac river on his 79th birthday-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Would Jesus have dressed as a rabbi or a peasant?

2-When Jesus raised the dead, wouldn't that have caused quite a stir and caused people to believe in him?

3-How many people did Jesus bring back to life who were dead?

4-Whatever happened to Jairus' daughter after being raised from the dead?

5-Did Jairus, his family and the daughter all become followers of Jesus after the daughter's resurrection?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What king of Gerar took Sarah away from Abraham?

Yesterday's answer-Melchizedek (Genesis 14:18)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 118:22-29

22 The stone that the builders rejected became the cornerstone.

23 The Lord did this, and it is wonderful to us.

24 This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad today!

25 Please, Lord save us; please, Lord, give us success.

26 God bless the one who comes in the name of the Lord. We bless all of you from the Temple of the Lord.

27 The Lord is God, and he has shown kindness to us. With branches in your hands, join the feast. Come to the corners of the altar.

28 You are my God, and I will thank you; you are my God, and I will praise your greatness.

29 Thank the Lord because he is good. His love continues forever.

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

Saturday January 2, 2010 thought for the day

CAN SPRING COME TOO SOON??

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Bible study is not an end in itself, it is a means to an end-

2-Think of God's word as God's voice-

3-God's assistance is not always immediate but it is always sure-

4-Gaining biblical knowledge has 2 inherent dangers-1)Danger of pride and 2)danger of narrow mindedness-

5 For a balanced Christian life, there must be discernment along with knowledge-

STRANGE THOUGHT-My best job was as a musician, but eventually I found I wasn't note worthy-

I'VE LEARNED-Love not time heals all wounds-

DID YOU KNOW-John Quincy Adams owned a pet alligator, which he kept in the East Room of the White House-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW-

1-Why would Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue, ask for Jesus to heal his daughter--was he a believer or was it a last desperate effort?

2-What gave the woman with an issue of blood the courage to try to secretly touch Jesus clothing?

3-The woman with an issue of blood would be ceremonially unclean, so how could she be a part of a crowd to see Jesus?

4-How would Jesus have dressed?

5-Technically, was Jesus a rabbi?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What king of Salem was also a priest of the Most High God?

Yesterday's answer-Elah 1 Kings 16:8-10)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 118:15-21

15 Shouts of joy and victory come from the tents of those who do right: "The Lord has done powerful things."

16 The power of the Lord has won the victory; with his power the Lord has done mighty things.

17 I will not die, but live, and I will tell what the Lord has done.

18 The Lord has taught me a hard lesson, but he did not let me die.

19 Open for me the Temple gates. Then I will come in and thank the Lord.

20 This is the Lord's gate; only those who are good may enter through it.

21 Lord, I thank you for answering me. You have saved me.

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

Friday January 1, 2010 thought for the day

A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF YOU!!!

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Enthusiasm is the key to success-

2-Indulgence breeds irresponsibility-

3-Pursue academic excellence and authentic godliness-

4-Knowing God is a lifetime pursuit, it requires a daily commitment-

5-God is our father only when we believe in his son, and not until-

A STRANGE THOUGHT-I tried working as a deli worker, but anyway I sliced it, I couldn't cut the mustard-

I'VE LEARNED-When you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you-

DID YOU KNOW-Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and James Monroe all died on July 4. Jefferson and Adams died at practically the same minute of the same day-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is there demon possession today?

2-How does demon possession happen?

3-Are suicidal tendencies from demon possession?

4-Are demons Satan's angels or fallen angels?

5-How could a man live with a "legion" of demons and yet 2000 pigs could not?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What king of Israel was murdered while he was drunk?

Yesterday's answer-Belshazzar (Daniel 5:1-9)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 118:10-14

10 All the nations surrounded me, but I defeated them in the name of he Lord.

11 They surrounded me on every side, but with the Lord's power I defeated them.

12 They surrounded me like a swarm of bees, but they died as quickly as thorns burn.

13 They chased me until I was almost defeated, but the Lord helped me.

14 The Lord gives me strength and a song. He has saved me.

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

Thursday December 31, 2009 thought for the day

IT IS ALMOST HERE NOW!!

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Forgiveness warms the heart and cools the sting-

2-God cannot fill a closed fist, only an open hand-

3-Carnal attitudes always precede carnal actions-

4-The one who rows the boat generally doesn't have time to rock it-

5-Don't condemn--don't criticize--don't complain-

STRANGE THOUGHT-He who has a thing to sell and whispers in a well is not apt to get the dollars as he who climbs a tree and hollers-

I'VE LEARNED-To ignore the facts does not change the facts-

DID YOU KNOW-Thomas Jefferson anonymously submitted design plans for the White House. They were rejected. He was he first president to be inaugurated in Washington, D.C.

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why did Jesus tell stories (parables) to get his point across?

2-The people who demanded Jesus show them a miracle to prove he was God's son, had they not already seen and heard about all the prior ones he had done?

3-Just because someone does a real miracle does that prove they are God?

4-People who have lost their sanity, are they demon possessed?

5-What are demons? Are they spiritual beings with intelligence and personality?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What king hosted a banquet where a phantom hand left a message on the palace wall?

Yesterdays answer-Song of Solomon

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 118:1-9

1 Thank the Lord because he is good. His love continues forever.

2-Let the people of Israel say "His love continues forever."

3 Let the family of Aaron say "His love continues forever."

4 Let those who respect the Lord say, "His love continues forever."

5-I was in trouble, so I called to the Lord. The Lord answered me and set me free.

6 I will not be afraid, because the Lord is with me. People can't do anything to me.

7 The Lord is with me to help me, so I will see my enemies defeated.

8 It is better to trust the Lord than to trust people.

9 It is better to trust the Lord than to trust princes.

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

Wednesday December 30, 2009 thought for the day

IT IS COMING SOON!!!

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-When we commit to God's leading we release ourselves from fret and worry-

2-The truth often makes people uncomfortable-

3-When you get a real vision of God, then you can really see yourself-

4-God never asks for more than you have but he does want all you have-

5-To experience love, you must give it away-

STRANGE THOUGHT-I tried working in a muffler shop but it was too exhausting-

I'VE LEARNED-Under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved-

DID YOU KNOW-George Washington had to borrow money to go to his own inauguration-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was it Judas' purpose in life to be the betrayer of Jesus?

2-On what mountain was the Sermon on the Mount given-

3-Was Jesus giving his disciples and fellow Jews the sermon on the mount as a replacement for God giving the Law to Moses on Mount Sinai as a guide for their conduct and living for him?

4-The Centurion who came to Jesus to ask for healing for his servant had to be a Roman gentile--what caused him to believe in a Jewish messiah?

5-Did the Centurion who asked Jesus to heal his servant believe Jesus was God or just a miracle healing Jew?

BIBLE TRIVIA-Esther is the first book in the Bible not to mention the name of God. What is the second book?

Yesterday's answer-Zerubbabel and Joshua (Ezra 3)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 117

1 All the nations, praise the Lord. All you people, praise him

2 because the Lord loves us very much, and his truth is everlasting. Praise the Lord!

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

Tuesday December 29, 2009 thought for the day

COMING TO YOUR PLACE VERY SOON

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Anger is sin only when expressed as hostility-

2-People don't backslide by failure, only by not confessing it and asking forgiveness-

3-Zeal without wisdom is confusion-

4-We are not to be cope-ors but conquerors-

5-Growth in Christ builds on previous growth in Christ-

STRANGE THOUGHT-It is hard to remember in the dark what you learned in the light-

I'VE LEARNED-God was not obligated to forgive me but he did and he does-

DID YOU KNOW-George Washington's teeth were made of whale bone-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did the disciples pray to Jesus when they know he was the Messiah?

2-Did the disciples have a daily devotional time with Jesus their teacher?

3-Did the disciples go with Jesus to the synagogue?

4-Why did Jesus choose 12 (the number) disciples?

5-When Jesus chose Judas Iscariot as a disciple, did he know then that Judas would betray him, or did God the Father reveal that to him later?

BIBLE TRIVIA-Solomon led the way in constructing the first temple in Jerusalem. Who led in the building of the second temple?

Yesterday's answer-Cain's wife, who is not named (Genesis 4:17)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 116:12-19

12 What can I give the Lord for all the good thing he has given to me?

13 I will lift up the cup of salvation, and I will pray to the Lord.

14 I will give the Lord what I promised in front of all his people.

15 The death of one that belongs to the Lord is precious in his sight.

16 Lord, I am your servant; I am your servant and the son of your female servant.

17 I will give you an offering to show thanks to you, and I will pray to the Lord.

18 I will give the Lord what I promised in front of all his people,

19 in the Temple courtyards in Jerusalem. Praise the Lord!

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

Monday December 28, 2009 thought for the day

NEW YEAR IS A COMING!!

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Church and God are not synonymous-

2-Obedience is better than sacrifice or giving-

3-Obedience is the key to knowing God's will-

4-It is out of the helplessness of our lives that we determine who our God really is-

5-Holiness is a relationship, not a state of being-

STRANGE THOUGHT-I worked as a tailor but I just wasn't suited for it, mainly because it was a so-so job-

I'VE LEARNED-It is the small daily happenings that make life so spectacular-

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-Was doubting Thomas a twin, and if so to whom and why do we know nothing about him?

2-Why was one of the disciples named James called James the Less?

3-If the 12 disciples were so important to Jesus, why don't we know more about them and why they were chosen?

4-Except for the inner circle of Jesus' disciples, why do we not know more about what they did?

5-What did the disciples do as disciples?

BIBLE TRIVIA-Eve is the first woman named in the bible. Who was the second?

Yesterday's answer-Balaam's donkey (Numbers22:28-30)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 115:1-

1 I love the Lord, because he listens to my prayers for help.

2 He paid attention to me, so I will call to him for help as long as I live.

3-The ropes of death bound me, and the fear of the grave took hold of me. I was troubled and sad.

4 Then I called out the name of the Lord. I said, "Please, Lord, save me!"

5 The Lord is kind and does what is right; our God is merciful.

6 The Lord watches over the foolish; when I was helpless, he saved me.

7 I said to myself, "Relax, because the Lord takes care of you."

8 Lord, you saved me from death. You stopped my eyes from crying; you kept me from being defeated.

9 So I will walk with the Lord in the land of the living.

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

Sunday December 27, 2009 thought for the day

FROSTY THE SNOWMAN

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Even though forgiven, sin has consequences-

2-Don't concentrate on the difficulty, concentrate on God-

3-The Bible says "let your light so shine...." not let your lips so speak-

4-Trouble never leaves you where it found you, it leaves you bitter or better-

5- We often are so busy being religious that we don't have time to be Christian-

STRANGE THOUGHT-I worked in the woods as a lumberjack, but I just couldn't hack it, so they gave me the axe-

I'VE LEARNED-Money doesn't buy class-

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

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Who were the Herodians?

2-Was Herod Antipater (the father of Herod the Great) a Jew since Caesar Later made him a Roman citizen?

3-When Jesus was a late teen, would he have had a desire to marry and have children?

4-What is the farthermost distance ever traveled by Jesus?

5-Would Jesus ever have ridden in a chariot?

BIBLE TRIVIA-The serpent id Eden was the first talking animal in the Bible. Who was the second?

Yesterday's answer-Jerusalem (2Samuel 5:6-10)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY PSALM 115:9-18

9 Family of Israel, trust the Lord; he is your helper and your protection.

10 Family of Aaron, trust the Lord; he is your helper and your protection.

11 You who respect the Lord should trust him; he is your helper and your protection.

12 The Lord remembers us and will bless us. He will bless the family of Israel; he will bless the family of Aaron.

13 The Lord will bless those who respect him, from the smallest to the greatest.

14 May the Lord give you success, and may he give you and your children success.

15 May you be blessed by the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

16 Heaven belongs to the Lord, but he gave the earth to people.

17 Dead people do not praise the Lord; those in the grave are silent.

18 But we will praise the Lord now and forever. Praise the Lord!

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