Saturday January 11, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Confidence comes not from always being right, but from not fearing to be wrong-

2-Being happy does not mean that everything is perfect-

3-Knowing is not enough. Willing is not enough.  We must do-

4-It is choice, more than chance that determines your destiny-

5-The only thing that will make you happy is being happy with who you are, not who people think you are-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Some people go by the book, even thought they don't know what book or even who wrote it-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Going out is good, coming home is even better-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Rhinos are in the same family as horses and are thought to have inspired the myth of the unicorn-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is the most bizarre request God made of any prophet in the bible?

2-Why were so many Jews attracted to the Canaanite god baal?

3-Was the story of Hosea marrying a prostitute an actual literal happening or just a story with a good moral?

4-Why didn't many early Rabbis and early church leaders believe the story of Hosea and Gomer?

5-After receiving the 10 commandments, what was the number one rule for the Hebrews?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said that people who taught a false gospel would be cursed?

Answer for today    Paul   Galatians 1:8

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Luke 5:27-32

²⁷ After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting in the tax collector’s booth. Jesus said to him, “Follow me!” ²⁸ So Levi got up, left everything, and followed him.

²⁹ Then Levi gave a big dinner for Jesus at his house. Many tax collectors and other people were eating there, too. ³⁰ But the Pharisees and the men who taught the law for the Pharisees began to complain to Jesus’ followers, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?”
³¹ Jesus answered them, “It is not the healthy people who need a doctor, but the sick. ³² I have not come to invite good people but sinners to change their hearts and lives.”

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

  Father, in certain situations I am fearful when I am called upon to take a stand for righteousness. When You compel me like you did Esther to do or say something that’s not within my comfort zone I become fearful of the outcome which prevents me from stepping out in faith and following through with an obedient heart. Would You remind me that there is great blessing when I follow Your leading. In my heart take me back to Biblical models of those who stood without compromise and remained faithful no matter the consequence. Help me not to fear the outcome, for that is in Your hands. Thank You for entrusting me to be a part of your grand purpose. In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.


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 January 10, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Don't open your umbrella until it starts to rain-

2-The healthiest human emotion is not love but gratitude-

3-The way you think determines how you feel and that determines how you act-

4-It is a tragedy to go through life and leave the world without ever telling those you love that you loved them-

5-Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference-

STRANGE THOUGHT-A computer can make as many mistakes in two seconds as 20 men working 20 years can make-

I'VE LEARNED-You forget names, but it is okay because other people forget they even knew you-

DID YOU KNOW-The now extinct ancestor of the horse, the eohippus, had a short neck and a pug muzzle and stood no higher than a medium sized dog-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-In old testament times, how did you turn away from the Lord?

2-Will God always forgive when we repent?

3-Do we need to say "forgive me" when we turn to God in repentance or simply do an about face and live differently than before?

4-For what did Joel tell the people they needed to repent of?

5-What is the most famous promise in the book of Joel and when did it come true?

BIBLE TRIVIA-According to Galatians, what people remain under a curse?

Answer for today-Those who attempt to remain under the Law      Galatians 3:10

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     Isaiah 59:20-21

²⁰ “Then a Savior will come to Jerusalem
    And to the people of Jacob who have turned from sin,”
    Says the Lord.

²¹ The Lord says, “This is my agreement with these people: My Spirit and my words that I give you will never leave you or your children or your grandchildren, now and forever.”

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, we thank You for sending Jesus who came as God in the flesh, revealing to us Your character and personhood. You created all things and sustain them by Your powerful hand. That includes us, Your human creation. All that You created You also test. The plant life has tests of stress and endurance in the harsh elements and we, Your human creation, must endure the tests of endurance common to the flesh; whether it is relational, physical, spiritual, emotional or financial. We will endure these tests and turn them into a testimony as we rely on You, for “You will accomplish what concerns me; for You are my sustainer”. You existed before anything else and You hold all creation together. We are immensely grateful and trusting You for another year of blessing, challenge and growth.  Amen


SMILE, LAUGH, FORGIVE, BELIEVE AND LOVE, OVER AND OVER AGAIN!

Thursday January 9, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Satan does more harm by sowing tares than by pulling up wheat-

2-If you live as though God does not exist, you'd better be right-

3-Gratitude comes from love.  It is  the natural expression of a loving heart-

4-Worrying doesn't change anything, it is stewing without doing-

5-There is no such thing as a born worrier. It is a learned response-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-New systems generate new problems-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Your kids are becoming you, but your grandchildren are perfect-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Racehorses have been known to wear out new shoes in one race-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Who was Joel of the old testament book by that name?

2-To whom did Joel direct his message to?

3-Were the locusts that Joel mentions literal locusts or a military invasion against them?

4-Which army invasion against Jerusalem was Joel prophesying about?

5-What does "The day of the Lord" mean and refer to?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who received a promise from God that all persons who cursed him would be cursed themselves?

Answer for today-Abraham   Genesis 12:3

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     Isaiah 59:1

1- Surely the Lord’s power is enough to save you.
    He can hear you when you ask him for help.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Daily prayer:Father, though there is much yet to be revealed concerning Your plan for our lives, we’ve been entrusted with a lifetime of inspired Scripture that guides us each day on our earthly journey.  As we walk in unity with You we find You to be the Navigator who directs our paths according to Your Word and in accordance with Your individual plan for our lives. In the midst of tumult or uncertainty Your assurance is our anchor that holds us steady and firm. In the midst of change You are the changeless One. Thank Your for being that great certainty in our lives. Amen.


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

 

Monday january 6, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Speak the truth even if your voice shakes-

2-It is not how much we do, but how much "love" we put into the giving-

3-If their presence does not add value to your life, their absence will make no difference-

4-Act as if what you do makes a difference for it does-

5-Laughter is the brush that sweeps away the cobwebs of the heart-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-An expert is one who knows more and more about less and less until he knows absolutely everything about nothing-

 

I'VE LEARNED-You know who you are by knowing where you are-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The normal body temperature of the Clydesdale horse is 101 degrees Fahrenheit-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Amos write the old testament book of his name?

2-How does a prophet know when he has a prophecy to give?

3-Who are the "10 lost tribes of Israel"?

4-What does the term "10 lost tribes of Israel" refer to?

5-Whatever happened to the "10 lost tribes of Israel"?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What nation did God say would have its towns and fields cursed because of disobedience

Answer for today?    Israel   Deuteronomy 28:15-16

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Psalm 35:11-14

¹¹ Men without mercy stand up to testify.
    They ask me things I do not know.
¹² They repay me with evil for the good I have done,
    And they make me very sad.
¹³ Yet when they were sick, I put on clothes of sadness
    And showed my sorrow by fasting.
But my prayers were not answered.
¹⁴ I acted as if they were my friends or brothers.
I bowed in sadness as if I were crying for my mother.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, we worship You, the Lord of lords and King of kings. We travel back in time to that original Christmas when You sent forth Your One and only Son to redeem the world from sin. We are grateful for the amazing sacrifice You made on our behalf as we receive You into our heart, King of kings. May we never have a ho-hum attitude toward the greatest event that ever took place when You came to be our Saviour and Lord. Amen.



GREATLY BLESSED, HIGHLY FAVORED, IMPERFECT BUT FORGIVEN CHILD OF GOD

Sunday january 5, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are-

2-You have never really lived until you have done something for someone who can never pay you back-

3-Work for a cause, not applause-

4-Live life to express, not to impress-

5-Don't strive to make your presence noticed, just make your absence felt-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Technology is dominated by those who manage what they do not understand-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Worship is not about what building you occupy, it is about who occupies you-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Though small, the Shetland pony is strong,  it was once used to haul heavy cars in coal mines-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-The people of Edom and the Israelites were descendents from the same person Isaac.  So why were they such bitter blood enemies?

2-Was Obadiah the name of the writer of the book of this name or just a description of the writer?

3-Who was the poor man's prophet?

4-Does peace and prosperity mean God is blessing you?

5-What was Amos the prophet's real job?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-According to Paul, what was put under a curse because of man' sin?

Answer for today-   Nature  8:19-22

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Psalm 119:97-104

⁹⁷ How I love your teachings!
    I think about them all day long.
⁹⁸ Your commands make me wiser than my enemies,
    Because they are mine forever.
⁹⁹ I am wiser than all my teachers,
    Because I think about your rules.
¹⁰⁰ I have more understanding than the elders,
    Because I follow your orders.
¹⁰¹ I have avoided every evil way
    So I could obey your word.
¹⁰² I haven’t walked away from your laws,
    Because you yourself are my teacher.
¹⁰³ Your promises are sweet to me,
    Sweeter than honey in my mouth!
¹⁰⁴ Your orders give me understanding,
    So I hate lying ways.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, You have taught us to be very careful how we live, not as unwise but as wise followers of Jesus, the very essence of Truth. In today’s society of noncommittal attitudes or “whatever rings your bell” way of thinking (or non-thinking) we choose to be committed, sober, and vigilant about the way we live our lives in accordance to what we believe. We walk as sensible, thinking people with a due sense of responsibility, not as those who don’t know or care about the meaning of life here or the life yet to come. We care deeply about the temporal and eternal destiny of our lives and therefore we seek Your kingdom and Your righteousness above all. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.


I WISH YOU LOVE IN YOUR HEART.....PEACE IN YOUR SOUL.....AND JOY IN YOUR LIFE.....ALWAYS!!!

Saturday January 4, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Love and kindness are never wasted.  They bless both the giver and the receiver-

2-Truth is not a principle, truth is a person-Jesus.

3-When you are grateful, you have no time to be hateful-

4-In creation, God shows us his hand, in salvation he shows us his heart-

5-An empty heart is a far greater misfortune than an empty billfold-

STRANGE THOUGHT-Logic is a systematic method of coming to the wrong conclusion with confidence-

I'VE LEARNED-Don't react to what people say while ignoring how they feel-

DID YOU KNOW-Thoroughbred horses are so thin skinned their veins are visible beneath the skin, especially on the legs-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Where was Jonah vomited back on dry land?

2-When Jonah decided to go to Ninevah after all, how far of a distance was it?

3-Jonah may have had a journey of 1000 miles to Ninevah.  How did he get there and how long did it take, how could he have walked that far and how did he live?

4-What country wouldn't give Moses and the Israelites of exodus permission to pass through their land on the way to the promised land?

5-Is it true that what you do to Israel, God will do to you?

BIBLE TRIVIA-In what story did Jesus place a curse on the unrighteous?

Answer for today   The story of the sheep and the goats    Matthew 25:31-41

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Psalm 130:7

People, put your hope in the Lord
    Because he is loving
    And able to save.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, we know that Your time table is pre-ordained in the events that make an eternal difference in our lives. A thousand years can be reckoned as a day and a day as a thousand years. We are a redeemed people because You gave Your only begotten Son so that we would not perish but have eternal life. Just as Simeon and Anna awaited the first coming of the Messiah, we await the second coming of Christ’s return when we will be caught up in the air and will reign forever in the eternal heavens. May we be found steadfast, sober, expectant and alert awaiting the day of Your promised return. Keep us faithful and watchful until that glorious event takes place in the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.


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 January 3, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The joy of Christmas is based on the truth that God loves us, God is with us and God is for us-

2-Success is often a matter of hanging on after others have let go-

3-To be in your children's memories, you have to be in their lives today-

4-God sent Jesus on a mission of love with a message of hope-

5-Everyday holds the possibility for a miracle-

STRANGE THOUGHT-Anything is possible if you don't know what you're talking about-

I'VE LEARNED-Failure is a temporary condition.  Giving up is what makes it permanent-

DID YOU KNOW-Today's oldest form of horse is the Przewalski, or Mongolian Wild Horse.  Survivors of this breed were discovered in the Gobi Desert in 1881-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Can Godly miracles always be understood?

2-Why should we believe the story of Jonah and the big fish as being literally true and not a parable?

3-Was Jonah in the big fish for three days and three nights?

4-Was Jesus in his tomb for three days and three nights?

5-If Jonah's story is true and the Ninevites became a changed people, are there any historical records from Ninevah to that effect?

BIBLE TRIVIA-What son of Josiah was cursed by God?

Answer for today   Jehoiakim    Jeremiah 22:18, 36:30

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.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, even as You spoke to the prophets of long ago You still speak to the hearts of Your people. You’ve called us out from among the world to stand for righteousness in a godless society. You will not be silenced in a world full of noisy gongs and clanging symbols. As we contemplate the Christmas story young Mary is a prime example of one whose yielded heart withstood the ridicule and awkwardness of her special role in the conception and birth of the Savior of the world. You continue to speak to us who choose to fear the law of God rather than the law of man. Help us to turn our ears away from perishable and worthless noisy gongs. Instead captivate our hearts for all eternity toward Emmanuel, God with us.


SMILE, LAUGH, FORGIVE, BELIEVE AND LOVE, OVER AND OVER AGAIN!

Thursday January 2, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-It is better to be disliked for who you are than to be respected for who you are not-

2-Increases in material stuff has a decreasing effect in it's ability to bring joy-

3-Don't let what you cannot do influence what you can do-

4-Often, the only way around is through-

5-They who are loved are not poor-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-When you try to show to someone that something will not work, it will-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Wisdom is the art of knowing what to overlook -

 

DID YOU KNOW-The part of the foot of a horse between the fetlock and the hoof is called the pastern-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Do prophesies have to come true to be prophesies?

2-How do you reconcile Jonah's failed prophecy with Deuteronomy 18:20?

3-Is God eager to forgive and slow to punish?

4-Is God always long suffering?

5-Is God's justice always balanced by his merciful grace?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who put a curse on Cain and made him a wanderer?

Answer for today     God  Genesis 4:11

 

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 teachings,
    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.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, Glory to God In the Highest! The Latin expression the angels echoed from the heavens, “Gloria in excelsis deo” is also the refrain from our hearts this Christmas. Although more than 2,000 years have passed since that glorious announcement was hailed to the shepherds in the fields, we continue to sing its refrain in our celebration of Your wondrous birth. May we never cease to be in awe and wonder of Your coming to earth to become the Son of Man so that we could become sons of God!



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

THIS IS WHAT THE CHRIST CHILD HAD TO LOOK FORWARD TO-

Christmas day Wednesday January 1, 2014

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Humility is the mark of a true winner-

2-You can't trust your feelings to determine your actions-

3-God wants you more than your money-

4-If you live in front of Jesus here you will be ready to stand in front of him there-

5-What would you do with the rest of your life if you weren't afraid?

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The probability of meeting someone you know increases when you are with someone you don't want to be seen with-

 

I'VE LEARNED-It is wise to learn from experience.  It is wiser to learn from the experience of others-

 

DID YOU KNOW-There are more than 150 breeds of horses in the world

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-If Jonah was swallowed by a big fish, how could he have survived the stomach acid, not be drowned by seawater, or pass out from lack of oxygen?

2-Is it possible the great fish that swallowed Jonah did not dive back into the sea for the three days Jonah was inside of it?

3-Wouldn't the great fish that swallowed Jonah have needed to continually eat to stay alive?

4-If Jonah did actually survive being swallowed by a big fish, what would his body have looked alike when he was vomited out of the creature?

5-Why would the Assyrians even belive a Jewish prophet?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who cursed a fig tree for not bearing fruit?

Answer for today    Jesus  mark 11:21

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     Psalm 119:18

¹⁸ Open my eyes to see
    The miracles in your teachings.

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, we thank You for Jesus who is the visible form of the One who descended from heaven and presented hope, freedom, truth, love, an grace. He was the very essence of the Word of God. The wait for Messiah spanned some 4000 years and many prophets foretold His coming yet never lived to see it fulfilled. We’re glad to be living at a time when we greatly benefit from the fulfilled prophecy of Christ being born to a virgin, living among us, dying for our sins, rising from the dead and ascending into heaven. We now anticipate His second coming when He will gather the redeemed in the air forevermore to reign in His kingdom where there will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace. There’s no better place for the believer to hang his hat and store his heart’s treasures, those that have lasting, eternal value. Amen.


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

Sunday December 29, 2013 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-We need to asks ourselves "What am I doing with what I've got"?

2-Extend grace not only to others but yourself as well-

3-Often the only thing that stands between a man and what he wants form life is merely the will to try it and the faith to believe that it is possible-

4-The easiest thing to find is someone to tell you all the things you cannot do-

5-Always be honest, humble, respectful and live with integrity

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-A meeting is an event at which minutes are kept and hours lost-

 

I'VE LEARNED-A person who is nice to you but rude to a waitress is not a nice person-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The "charge" of an elephant is a fast walk on long legs, at about fifteen miles per hour-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was it a whale that swallowed Jonah or a sea monster?

2-Could the big fish that swallowed Jonah be an unknown creature like we've never seen before or since?

3-Did Jonah write the old testament book with his name?

4-Were the old testament Jews primarily seafarers or land dwellers?

5-Did Jonah expect God to kill him when he was thrown overboard from the ship he was on?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What grandson of Noah was cursed for his father's sins?

Answer for today     Canaan  Genesis 4:11

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     Luke 6:40

A student is not better than the teacher, but the student who has been fully trained will be like the teacher.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you today for the simplicity of the Gospel, that it’s not complicated. We profess our faith in the message of the Gospel as taught in the Scriptures. Thank you that you loved the world so much that You sent Your only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life. In a world where so much is complicated we thank you for this wonderful truth and confess our faith in Jesus Christ in whose name we pray. Amen.



I WISH YOU LOVE IN YOUR HEART.....PEACE IN YOUR SOUL.....AND JOY IN YOUR LIFE.....ALWAYS!!!

Saturday December 28, 2013 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Follow your dreams but remember, nothing is a substitute for hard work-

2-Success is enjoying what you do for a living because so much of life is spent doing it-

3-The need is not the call-

4-Highly esteem, reverence and cherish God's Word, the Bible-

5-Don't ever feel you are better than someone just because that person is poor-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The most destructive force is gossip-

 

I'VE LEARNED-You only believe the parts of the Bible you live out-

 

DID YOU KNOW-To keep from damaging its skeleton, an African elephant has to move sedately, never jumping or running-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Jonah boarded a ship to Tarshish.  Where was this place?

2-Was Tarshish location a city, port or open sea?

3-Did all old testament prophecies have to do with the Jewish people?

4-What was Jonah's main reason for not wanting to go to Ninevah?

5-If Jonah did survive 3 days in the big fish's belly, is there any record of this happening to any other person?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who was sent by the king of Moab to put a curse on Israel?

Answer for today-Balaam    Numbers 22:1-6

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     2 Timothy 3:16-7

¹⁶ All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for showing people what is wrong in their lives, for correcting faults, and for teaching how to live right. ¹⁷ Using the Scriptures, the person who serves God will be capable, having all that is needed to do every good work.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Jesus, thank You for clothing Yourself in flesh and making Your home among Your own creation. You are both God and Man, completely divine and completely human. Rather than coming to us only through written precepts and the revelation of Your Word, You came to us through a Person’s life, something we could tangibly see, physically grasp and personally identify with. You revealed the divine nature and perfect will of the Father through the Person of Jesus Christ. Grace flows through You in those whose lives are spiritually transformed and the lives of those who experience miracles and healings. Thank You for emptying Yourself and taking the nature of a servant as You walked in truth and obedience, knowing that it would lead to death on the cross. We praise You, Jesus, for You are exalted to the highest place.  We believe with joy-filled hearts that You became flesh and lived among us, and You are indeed full of grace and truth. Glory to God in the highest!  Amen.

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 December 27, 2013 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The essential principle of human life is not who we are but rather who Jesus is-

2-Only those who have sinned need redemption and forgiveness-

3-Belonging to Jesus forgives our past, reforms our present and transforms our future-

4-To accept good advice is to increase one's own ability-

5-Truth and time walk hand in hand-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-English is a strange language-"How can I intimate this to my most intimate friends"-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Humility is not denying your strengths, it is being honest about your weaknesses-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The elephant's skeleton supports as much as four tons per leg, and is thus stressed close to  the physical limit for bone-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How did Jonah know he was in the big fish for three days?

2-How many Bible prophets have books named after them?

3-What Bible prophet rebelled against God?

4-How many times did Jonah rebel against God?

5-The Ninevites were such wicked people, so what convinced them to confess their wickedness and ask God for forgiveness?

 

BIBVLE TRIVIA-What was the only animal to be cursed by God?

Answer for today  The serpent   Genesis 3:14-15

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   1 Timothy 4:16

¹⁶ Be careful in your life and in your teaching. If you continue to live and teach rightly, you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, it is through Jesus that we experience light and life because He came as light into the world and provides abundant life to those who follow Him. May we walk faithfully and earnestly in the light of Christ so that deeds of darkness are exposed wherever we go. May those still walking in darkness be drawn to Your light through the things we say, the songs we sing, the things we set before our eyes and the things we do as we represent You in the home, the workplace and wherever we go. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.


SMILE, LAUGH, FORGIVE, BELIEVE AND LOVE, OVER AND OVER AGAIN!

Thursday December 26, 2013 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Be as quick with your thanks to God as you are with your requests-

2-Jesus was crucified because the religious leaders thought he was a messianic pretender-

3-The cross was not merely the instrument of death upon which Jesus died, it became the focal point of his mission-

4-The messianic law was powerless to give life.  It could diagnose the human problem, it could prescribe a cure, but it couldn't empower people to change from rebellion to obedience-

5-The cross marks the end of the old order, the beginning of the new-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-English is a strange language-"I had to subject the subject to a series of tests"-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Humility is total dependance on God-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The massive skeleton of the African elephant accounts for about 15 percent of its body weight, just as in a man of slender build-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is the story of Jonah and the big fish a big fish tale or is it a true literal event?

2-What is the message of Jonah and the big fish?

3-Is it physically possible for Jonah to have survived in the big fish for three days?

4-Could Jonah have possibly died in the big fish and then been brought to life when vomited out of the fish?

5-Is there any similarities between Jonah and the big fish and Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who established the church at Ephesus?

Answer for today    Paul;   Acts 18:19, 19:1-10

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Philippians 3:10-11

¹⁰ I want to know Christ and the power that raised him from the dead. I want to share in his sufferings and become like him in his death. ¹¹ Then I have hope that I myself will be raised from the dead.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, we thank You for the incarnation of Jesus who saw our greatest need and gave fully of Himself to reconcile us to You.  We are eternally grateful that our sin debt was paid by the sinless Lamb of God. We thank You for our Redeemer and friend, Jesus, the everlasting Light of Glory who chooses to be revealed in an imperfect people.  What greater love could there be! We humbly thank You, Father, in the name of Jesus.  Amen.

 

 

 

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

Wednesday December 25, 2013 thought for the day

Tuesday Decemer 24, 2013 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-We may not get over it, but we can get through it-

2-When your hopes are shattered, it is your attitude that matters-

3-Great prosperity is not necessarily a blessing, it can also be a curse-

4-Often, those who criticize us the most need love the most-

5-The great physician still makes house calls-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-English is a strange language-"When I saw a tear in my coat, I shed a tear"-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Humility is a choice.  Not once does the Bible tell you to pray for God to humble you-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Elephants get by on only two hours of sleep a day-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is the connection between Ephrathah and Bethlehem?

2-Could Micah's prediction that a ruler of Israel would come from Bethlehem have meant anyone other than Jesus the messiah?

3-Is it possible someone added to the prophet Micah's writings at a later time since he mentions Babylon?

4-Is a prophecy not of God if it doesn't come true?

5-How long is a prophecy valid for?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-In what city were Christians guilty of taking other Christian to court?

Answer for today   Corinth  1 Corinthians 6:1-4

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   Psalm 94:17-19  

¹⁷ If the Lord had not helped me,
    I would have died in a minute.
¹⁸ I said, “I am about to fall,”
    But, Lord, your love kept me safe.
¹⁹ I was very worried,
    But you comforted me and made me happy.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, we thank You for the incarnation of Jesus who saw our greatest need and gave fully of Himself to reconcile us to You.  We are eternally grateful that our sin debt was paid by the sinless Lamb of God. We thank You for our Redeemer and friend, Jesus, the everlasting Light of Glory who chooses to be revealed in an imperfect people.  What greater love could there be! We humbly thank You, Father, in the name of Jesus.  Amen.


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

Monday December 23, 2013 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Spread joy and happiness by giving more than receiving-

2-After Jesus' crucifixion and burial, the drama of his reappearance unfolds with initial fear, amazement and outright disbelief on the part of the disciples-but turns to belief and joyous celebration-

3-Only in the darkness are you able to see the stars-

4-Laughter is the sun that drives winter from your face-

5-No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-English is a strange language-"The wind was too strong to wind the sail"-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Character does not come cheap.  It is who you are and it determines what you say and do-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Elephants have been known to remain standing after they die-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How did Old Testament men know they were designated as prophets?

2-Does God care more about his people (Jews) or his land (Israel)?

3-How did Old Testament Jews (people of God) become such evil people?

4-Is the evil and wicked U S due the same fate as the evil and wicked nations of Old Testament times?

5-Why were the Jews of Israel and Judah so despised by the neighboring nations?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What church was overseen by James?

Answer for today    Jerusalem   Acts 15:13

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY     Psalm 94:1-13

94 The Lord is a God who punishes.
    God, show your greatness and punish!
² Rise up, Judge of the earth,
    And give the proud what they deserve.
³ How long will the wicked be happy?
    How long, Lord?

⁴ They are full of proud words;
    Those who do evil brag about what they have done.
⁵ Lord, they crush your people
    And make your children suffer.
⁶ They kill widows and foreigners
    And murder orphans.
⁷ They say, “The Lord doesn’t see;
    The God of Jacob doesn’t notice.”

⁸ You stupid ones among the people, pay attention.
    You fools, when will you understand?
⁹ Can’t the creator of ears hear?
    Can’t the maker of eyes see?
¹⁰ Won’t the one who corrects nations punish you?
    Doesn’t the teacher of people know everything?
¹¹ The Lord knows what people think.
    He knows their thoughts are just a puff of wind.

¹² Lord, those you correct are happy;
    You teach them from your law.
¹³ You give them rest from times of trouble
    Until a pit is dug for the wicked.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, when we were utterly helpless, You sent Jesus at just the right time to die for our sins. Few people are willing to die for a good person, but Jesus died for the good and the bad, even those who nailed Him to the cross. Amazingly, Jesus laid down His life for us while we were still sinners and lived as enemies of the cross. Through Your Holy Spirit You call us to Yourself to begin a wonderful new relationship because Jesus reconciles us to You through His death on the cross that covers our sins. We repent and receive Jesus’ gift of forgiveness, His love and His lordship in our lives. And we see how very much You love us, for You call us Your children and this is what we are! Amen.


GREATLY BLESSED, HIGHLY FAVORED, IMPERFECT BUT FORGIVEN CHILD OF GOD

Sunday December 22, 2013 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Jesus used numerous methods of instructing his followers, such as warnings, laments, beatitudes, parables, etc-

2-A parable is an illustration of a moral truth or principal and are usually in the form of a simple comparison-

3-The12 apostles were mostly men of simple education but the power of Jesus had been given them-

4-Many people can accept Jesus as a popular hero or prophet but are unwilling to accept the demands of discipleship-

5-The importance of Jesus death is surpassed only by the good news of his resurrection-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-English is a strange language-"A seamstress and a sewer fell into a sewer"-

 

I'VE LEARNED-God created you to be either a talker, feeler, thinker or doer so love God with all your talk, all your feelings, all your thinking and all your doings-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Elephants communicate in sound waves below the frequency humans can hear-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What would God say to the U S  in light of what he said to old testament nations of both Israel and surrounding nations?

2-Which was the most wicked and cruel nation of old testament times?

3-Which is the most important of the 10 commandments?

4-What was the capital of the old testament nation of Israel?

5-If Jerusalem is the holy city of God, how can God tolerate the Islamic dome of the rock in it's presence?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-From what Asian church was Paul driven out by unbelieving Jews?

Answer for today    Iconium   Acts 14:5

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Psalm 6:9

9The Lord hath heard my supplication; the Lord will receive my prayer.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Father, each spring as we see tiny featherless fledglings pressed tightly against their mothers in the hollow of their family nest, we’re reminded of the human love children experience from their parents’ safekeeping. We thank You for the love and care You extend to us through the preordained parents who sacrificially love and care for us all our days on earth. Thank You for their model of love, sacrifice, duty, protection, and for the other virtuous qualities seen in their parentage. Their example greatly influences the way we raise our own children.
We also pray for those whose relationship with their parent is a role reversal where they must act as the adult when their own parent behaves like a needy and at times a defiant child. May Your multiplied mercies sustain these caregivers in their ongoing stress-filled role so that, above all, You are honored and they find Your peace in the midst of the turmoil.  Father, we thank You for our human family and our spiritual family. And we thank You for our heavenly family that awaits our arrival on the other side. In the name of Christ Jesus Your Son we pray. Amen.

I WISH YOU LOVE IN YOUR HEART.....PEACE IN YOUR SOUL.....AND JOY IN YOUR LIFE.....ALWAYS!!!

Saturday December 21, 2013 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-Goodness is the only investment that never fails-

2-If you don't have Christmas in your heart, you won't find it under the tree-

3-Faith and expectancy is the atmosphere for miracles-

4-Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not-

5-"A man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions"-

STRANGE THOUGHT-English is a strange language-"The buck does strange things when the does are present"-

I'VE LEARNED-What you say has a direct connection to your heart for whatever your heart is filled with is going to come out of your mouth-

DID YOU KNOW-Elephants perform greeting ceremonies when a member of the group returns after a long time away.  The welcoming animals spin around, flap their ears, and trumpet-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why was the book Habakkuk placed in the Bible when we know almost nothing about the writer?

2-Was Habakkuk a real prophet?

3-What are we to do when we don't like God's answer to a prayer?

4-Is it possible to put your trust in God no matter what happens?

5-Is most Bible prophecy written as poetry?

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who founded the church at Antioch of Pisidia?

Answer for today    Paul   Acts 13:14

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY    Luke 5:1-11

1One day while Jesus was standing beside Lake Galilee, many people were pressing all around him to hear the word of God. 2Jesus saw two boats at the shore of the lake. The fishermen had left them and were washing their nets. 3Jesus got into one of the boats, the one that belonged to Simon, and asked him to push off a little from the land. Then Jesus sat down and continued to teach the people from the boat.

4When Jesus had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Take the boat into deep water, and put your nets in the water to catch some fish.”

5Simon answered, “Master, we worked hard all night trying to catch fish, and we caught nothing. But you say to put the nets in the water, so I will.” 6When the fishermen did as Jesus told them, they caught so many fish that the nets began to break. 7They called to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. They came and filled both boats so full that they were almost sinking.

8When Simon Peter saw what had happened, he bowed down before Jesus and said, “Go away from me, Lord. I am a sinful man!” 9He and the other fishermen were amazed at the many fish they caught, as were 10James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon’s partners.

Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid. From now on you will fish for people.” 11When the men brought their boats to the shore, they left everything and followed Jesus.

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

Loving Father, I am full of gratitude today as I consider Your abiding presence in my life, day in and day out. When events in my life shake the very foundations of who I am or the path before me is unclear I gain courage and direction when I remember the inspirational words of Moses, *“The Lord is the One who will go before you. He will be with you; He will not leave you or forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.” You sustain me in my wilderness journeyings and even if others forsake me, You remain faithful. Remarkable as it seems, even if I am faithless, You will remain faithful, for You cannot deny Yourself. Thank You for being my Supreme Savior and the Sustainer of my soul, my hope and my joy. In the name of Jesus I pray Amen.”

-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.