Sunday September 6, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The secret to fulfillment is involvement-

2-The secret of happiness in life is in perspective-

3-A great deal of depression is brought on by improper perspective-

4-Happiness in the Christian life depends on how we perceive it-

5-The pleasures of sin are always more enjoyable than the walk of righteousness---at first-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The chances of an open faced jelly sandwich landing face down on a floor are directly correlated to the newness of the carpet or rug-

 

I'VE LEARNED-I never learned a thing while talking-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The most common name for a goldfish is Jaws-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What does God think of cross dressing?

2-Has Moses' burial spot ever been found or did God not bury Moses' body?

3-What does the name "Gilgal" mean?

4-What city is the lowest altitude on earth?

5-What is the worlds oldest city?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "after I am waxed old, shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also"?

Answer     Sarah    Genesis 18:12

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 9:18-20

¹⁸ One time when Jesus was praying alone, his followers were with him, and he asked them, “Who do the people say I am?”
¹⁹ They answered, “Some say you are John the Baptist. Others say you are Elijah.^[a] And others say you are one of the prophets from long ago who has come back to life.”
²⁰ Then Jesus asked, “But who do you say I am?”
Peter answered, “You are the Christ from God.”

Footnotes:

1. 9:19 Elijah A man who spoke for God and who lived hundreds of years before Christ. See 1 Kings 17.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Heavenly Father, it is in my hour of need that I see Your powerful provision in my life. When I’m in need of comfort, You are my Comforter. When I’m in need of courage You go before me. When I’m in need of friendship You are the friend that sticks closer than a brother. When I’m in need of stability You are the Anchor for my soul. When I’m in need of finances You own the cattle on a thousand hills. When I’m in need of peace You are the peacemaker. When I’m in need of food You are the Bread of Life. When I’m thirsty You are the living water that leads to eternal life. You are my Shepherd and I shall never be in want of anything. Thank You for meeting every need I have. Amen.”


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

Saturday September 5, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The worst taste is the after taste of regret-

2-When God is given control, he blesses-

3-We are not ready to live until we are ready to die-

4-God knows not only our time but our end of time as well-

5-Wherever you are, be all there-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-We get old before we are old-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Of all the paths you take in life make sure a few of them are dirt-

 

DID YOU KNOW-November 19th is "Have a bad day" day-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-The ancient Jewish practice of animal sacrificing was the centerpiece of Jewish worship for centuries.  Why and when did it end?

2-What does "Kosher"  mean?

3-While the Israelites were in their 4o years of wandering, were they always on the move or was most of the time spent in one place or another-

4-How many wives did Moses have?

5-Of all those who left Egypt, who were the ones who entered into the promised land?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "My father made your yoke heavy, and I will add to your yoke"-

Answer for today     Rehoboam       1 Kings 12:14

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY      LUKE 9:14-17

Jesus said to his followers, “Tell the people to sit in groups of about fifty people.”¹⁵ So the followers did this, and all the people sat down. ¹⁶ Then Jesus took the five loaves of bread and two fish, and looking up to heaven, he thanked God for the food. Then he divided the food and gave it to the followers to give to the people. ¹⁷ They all ate and were satisfied, and what was left over was gathered up, filling twelve baskets.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, once we were not a people, but now we are Your people; once we had not received mercy, but now we have received Your mercy. Because we are recipients of Your mercy we want to show mercy, kindness, and love to others who sojourn with us from day to day. The passions of the flesh wage war against our soul, but the passionate fire of the Spirit burns deep within our soul and ignites a desire within us to share Your Word that calls people out of darkness and transfers them into Your wonderful, everlasting kingdom of light. As people of God help us not to falter but to be faithful messengers of the gospel wherever we go. 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 September 4, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Those who disobey do not believe and they who do not believe disobey-

2-God is long suffering but does not always remain patient-

3-We cannot undo sinful deeds or unsay sinful words-

4-We all must live with the consequences of our words and deeds-

5-Life is really nothing more than a continuous string of moments, one after the other-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-As soon as you sit down with a hot cup of coffee, your boss will ask you to do something which will last until the coffee is cold-

 

I'VE LEARNED-A goal without a plan is just a wish-

 

DID YOU KNOW-October 10 is national metric day-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Are there any altered ethical and moral standards from Biblical times not applicable for today?

2-Today we consider slavery as an inhuman and immoral practice.  Why was slavery acceptable in Moses time?

3-Why were women in ancient Israel the equivalent of a slave?

4-There is no record of Aaron being punished or killed for making the golden calf.  Why didn't God deal with him severely?

5-Why is there a slightly different version of the ten commandments in Deuteronomy 5?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "Let not my lord, I pray thee, regard this man of Belial, even Nabal; for as his name is, so is he; Nabal is his name, and folly is with him."

Answer for today      Abigail    1 Samuel 25:25

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 9:12-14

¹² Late in the afternoon, the twelve apostles came to Jesus and said, “Send the people away. They need to go to the towns and countryside around here and find places to sleep and something to eat, because no one lives in this place.”

¹³ But Jesus said to them, “You give them something to eat.”
They said, “We have only five loaves of bread and two fish, unless we go buy food for all these people.” ¹⁴ (There were about five thousand men there.)

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Heavenly Father, just like a grand canyon, sin cuts and digs deep chasms between us and a holy God. Thank You for providing Your only Son, Jesus, to act as a redemptive bridge so that we can cross over the great divide and transition from sin to forgiveness, from death to life, from punishment to mercy, from despair to eternal hope. We are now One with You, Father, and can act as a channel of Your mercy when we invite needy souls to walk over the bridge of salvation. It is because of Jesus that we can approach You, our holy God, and pray to You as our heavenly Father. Amen


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

Thursday September 3, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Those who determine to walk with God become the target of Satan-

2-The good old times are what created the bad new times of today-

3-Maturity is moving from a soft skin and tough heart to a tough skin and a soft heart-

4-You can not educate your anger out of existence-

5-Disobedience and unbelief are two sides to the same coin-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-At any event, the people whose seats are furthermost from the aisle always arrive last-

 

I'VE LEARNED-The eyes are useless when the mind is blind-

 

DID YOU KNOW-World Tourist Day is observed on September 27

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did God write down for Moses all the laws he wanted Moses to have or were some of he laws dictated by God and Moses recorded them?

2-How long was Moses gone from the people getting God's laws?

3-How many separate versions of the events of mt Sinai existed before the one in our bible?

4-Why are some of the early Jewish sacrificial rites no longer practiced by the Jewish people?

5-Which of the mosaic laws were appropriate for desert nomads four thousand years ago only, and which are universal laws that transcend time and society?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA -Who said "Let me die with the Philistines"?

Answer of today     Samson      Judges 16:30

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Luke 9:10-11

¹⁰ When the apostles returned, they told Jesus everything they had done. Then Jesus took them with him to a town called Bethsaida where they could be alone together. ¹¹ But the people learned where Jesus went and followed him. He welcomed them and talked with them about God’s kingdom and healed those who needed to be healed.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, strange teachings lead me far away from Your truths that I learn as I walk on the straight and narrow path laid out for me. It is on this path that Your grace is revealed to me, evident as far as the eye can see and reaches way beyond my limited understanding. Your abundant grace brings me assurance when the world speaks of trouble. Your abiding grace brings me consolation when others forsake me. Your sustaining grace is manifested more in the trials of life than in the mountain top experiences. Thank You for supplying me with Your sufficient grace in the height and depth of my existence. Your amazing grace is supernatural; it never ceases to be amazing and it is good for my heart to be strengthened by Your grace!  Amen.


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

Wednesday September 2, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Maturity is always a product of time-

2-Learning from the past may be hard but continuing in ignorance is even harder-

3-No one is so good that they cannot learn from someone who has their good at heart-

4-You must learn to distinguish between the important and the urgent-

5-A healthy fear of God will do much to deter us from sin-

STRANGE THOUGHT-The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach-

I'VE LEARNED-Humble yourself or life will do it for you-

DID YOU KNOW-The Eskimo language has more than twenty words to describe different kinds of snow-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Has our society been built on coveting things?

2-Is it wrong to want more than you have or only if you want it at your neighbor's expense?

3-Did any of the laws given by God to Moses for the Israelites apply just to them and not to us today?

4-If the Jews were not to eat pork, why do Christians do so today?

5-How many trips did Moses make up mt. Sinai to get God's laws?

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "There shall come a star out of Jacob, and a scepter shall rise out of Israel?

Answer for today      Balaam      Numbers 24:17

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Luke 9:7-9

⁷ Herod, the governor, heard about all the things that were happening and was confused, because some people said, “John the Baptist has risen from the dead.” ⁸ Others said, “Elijah has come to us.” And still others said, “One of the prophets who lived long ago has risen from the dead.” ⁹ Herod said, “I cut off John’s head, so who is this man I hear such things about?” And Herod kept trying to see Jesus.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, help us to stir up the fire of the Holy Spirit in our lives through faithful reading and application of the Scriptures. Though there are daily temptations, disappointments, and experiences that could easily extinguish the fire of the Holy Spirit in our lives, we thank You that Your abiding presence in our hearts is greater than the foe that seeks to deter us. May we always be attentive to Your still small voice and the convicting power of Your Holy Spirit so that we keep our spiritual fervor in serving You all the days of our lives. Through Christ we pray. Amen


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

Tuesday September1, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-If you focus on the past it isn't long until you have complaints about the present-

2-God not only wants us to endure tests he also wants us to learn from them-

3-Biblical truths work but it must be applied-

4-We each have our own wilderness experience-

5-We take ourselves with us wherever we go-

STRANGE THOUGHT-When you try to prove to someone that a machine won't work, it will-

I'VE LEARNED-Don't let a bad day make you feel like you have a bad life-

DID YOU KNOW-No Spanish word begins with the letter W (except for those of American English origin-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is conceiving a sin in your mind as bad as doing it?

2- In our culture, why is adultery not such a big deal today?

3-Did "Thou shalt not steal" apply to just things or to kidnapping also?

4-How many of us would steal food rather than see our children die?

5-Is the "thou shalt not bear false witness" an injunction against lying in general or to telling the truth in a legal dispute?

BIBLE TRIVIA-Behold now, the Lord hath restrained me from bearing.  I pray thee, go in unto my maid; it may be that I may obtain children by her"-

Answer for today       Sarah    Genesis 16:2

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 9:1-6

1 Jesus called the twelve apostles together and gave them power and authority over all demons and the ability to heal sicknesses. ² He sent the apostles out to tell about God’s kingdom and to heal the sick. ³ He said to them, “Take nothing for your trip, neither a walking stick, bag, bread, money, or extra clothes. ⁴ When you enter a house, stay there until it is time to leave. ⁵ If people do not welcome you, shake the dust off of your feet^[a] as you leave the town, as a warning to them.”

⁶ So the apostles went out and traveled through all the towns, preaching the Good News and healing people everywhere.

Footnotes:

1. 9:5 shake . . . Feet A warning. It showed that they had rejected these people.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, we’re strengthened physically, emotionally and spiritually knowing that we can do all things through Christ who provides us with His strength. In ourselves we are weak and often distressed by the daunting trials of life. When they become our singular focus we are easily overtaken by doubt and helplessness. But when our primary focus is on worshiping the Lord Jesus who is our Provider, our Strength, our Sustainer, our Hope and our Soon Coming King our mourning turns into joy, our weakness into strength, and our hope is once again renewed.   Thank You for making that possible. Amen.


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

Monday August 31, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Scriptures are all about people-

2-God helps the helpless not those who help themselves-

3-If you truly want God to get the glory, you must let him do the fighting-

4-When you complain and grumble as a Christian, it usually occurs because your looking back to easier days-

5-No Christian just happens to move into a wilderness experience-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-A predicament is when an attorney who specializes in medial malpractice suits finds himself in need of major surgery-

 

I'VE LEARNED-The probability of meeting someone you know increases dramatically when you are with someone you don't want to be seen with-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The stress in Hungarian words always falls on the first syllable-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-For the Christian, is killing ever justified?

2-Who decides the difference in killing and murder-

3-Were the Israelites a polygamist society?

4-Are most men of our society guilty of lust?

5-Was commandment 7 (not committing adultery) primarily directed at men or women?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that thou are God in Israel"?

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Luke 8:51-56

⁵¹ When Jesus went to the house, he let only Peter, John, James, and the girl’s father and mother go inside with him. ⁵² All the people were crying and feeling sad because the girl was dead, but Jesus said, “Stop crying. She is not dead, only asleep.”

⁵³ The people laughed at Jesus because they knew the girl was dead. ⁵⁴ But Jesus took hold of her hand and called to her, “My child, stand up!” ⁵⁵ Her spirit came back into her, and she stood up at once. Then Jesus ordered that she be given something to eat. ⁵⁶ The girl’s parents were amazed, but Jesus told them not to tell anyone what had happened.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, You are King, Your throne is eternal; You are the First and the Last. You spoke through Christ Jesus, Your everlasting Son, Christ as God in human form. God, You continue to speak by Your Spirit in Your ageless Holy Word expounding Your own message, now as then. Through the rise and fall of nations one sure faith still holds us fast. You abide, Your Word is unchanging. Though all hell should endeavor to shake this firm foundation built on Your Holy Word, we will never forsake it, for the darkened veil will soon be lifted and we will see You face to face in the fullness of Your glory. Praise be to God!  Amen.


May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human, and enough hope to make you happy-

Sunday August 30, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God doesn't speak and ask our advice regarding his plan, he simply makes declarations-

2-We need to work with God even as we are working for God-

3-No one unties knots like God does-

4-We don't need to explain the will of God only to obey it-

5-Nothing in this life or the next life is more serious and sobering than the wrath of God-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-When the body is fully immersed in water, the telephone will ring-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Kindness is not an act, it is a lifestyle-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The three best known western names in China are Jesus Christ, Richard Nixon, and Elvis Presley-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does spending time with family and friends qualify for keeping the Sabbath day holy?

2-Did Jesus change the commandment of keeping the Sabbath holy?

3-Does the 5th commandment apply even in cases where children have been victims of parental abuse?

4-Did God give the 5th commandment because the Israelites were not taking care of the elderly but disposing of them?

5-Did the KJV and other translations mistranslate the 6th commandment?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "What shall be the sign that the Lord will heal me, and that I shall go up into the house of the Lord the third day"?

Answer for today       Hezekiah   2 Kings  20:8

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY Luke 8:49-50

⁴⁹ While Jesus was still speaking, someone came from the house of the synagogue leader and said to him, “Your daughter is dead. Don’t bother the teacher anymore.”

⁵⁰ When Jesus heard this, he said to Jairus, “Don’t be afraid. Just believe, and your daughter will be well.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, for us to sit in the heavenlies with Christ is not obtained through our good works, nor can it be purchased with our wealth. We can’t get there because our grandpa was a godly man nor can we be seated in the heavenlies because we went to church every Sunday and memorized many Scriptures. It is because of the great sacrifice Christ made for us that You made us alive together with Him and raised us up with Him, seating us with Him in the heavenly places so that in the ages to come You might show us the surpassing riches of Your grace. We’re undeserving of Your favor but You’re unsurpassed in Your grace and we are the eternal beneficiaries. Thank You, thank You, thank You! Amen.


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

Saturday August 29, 2015 thought for the day

HERRE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-When God says he promises us something, he never forgets-

2-Just because a saying is old doesn't make it reliable-

3-All God asks of any of us is to be available-

4-God doesn't ask us to be exceptional only ready to obey-

5-God is looking for someone with ears to hear his voice, hands to do his will and a heart willing to respond-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-If you change checkout lanes or traffic lanes, the one you were in will always move faster than the one you are in now-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Even the nicest people have their limits-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The KFC slogan "finger-lickin' good" came out as "Eat you fingers off" in Chinese-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-If you mention the name of God in conversation, is that taking it in vain?

2-Did Jesus ever break any of the ten commandments?

3-What is the "Sabbath  day rest" and does it not have any value to Christians today?

4-Is it possible for people of today's cultures to  "keep the Sabbath holy"?

5-Does attending church for 1-2 hours on Sunday qualify in keeping the Sabbath holy?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing on the right hand of God"?

Answer for today       Stephen        Acts 7:56

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Luke 8:45-48

⁴⁵ Then Jesus said, “Who touched me?”

When all the people said they had not touched him, Peter said, “Master, the people are all around you and are pushing against you.”
⁴⁶ But Jesus said, “Someone did touch me, because I felt power go out from me.” ⁴⁷ When the woman saw she could not hide, she came forward, shaking, and fell down before Jesus. While all the people listened, she told why she had touched him and how she had been instantly healed. ⁴⁸ Jesus said to her, “Dear woman, you are made well because you believed. Go in peace.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, we lift our hands to You, our holy God, affirming that You are our refuge and You are our strength. As we pour out our hearts to You we remember that You are faithful, God, forever. In the midst of uncertainty, disappointment, and mystery help us to recall that in circumstances when we can’t trace Your hand we can trust Your heart, since everything You do is for our good and in our best interest, not just for here and now, but for all eternity. 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 August 28, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-We are all a product of our times-

2-Jealousy is comparing the inside of yourself to the outside of others-

3-Jealousy is not what others have but what you think you lack-

4-Envy is a state of ingratitude-

5-Brutality is often driven by fear-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-If you dial a wrong number you never get a busy signal; someone always answers-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Broken crayons still color-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The D in D-day stands for "day".  The French term for D-day is J-jour-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did the Israelites build any of the pyramids for the Egyptians?

2-How long did the Israelites live in Egypt before leaving with Moses?

3-Did Judaism invent the idea of "one God" right from their beginning?

4-Did the original concept of Israel's Yahweh mean the only God or the greatest among many?

5-Did the idea of a single God as the "supreme true God" open the gates of intolerance?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins"?

Answer for today      Peter      Acts 2:38

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 8:42-45

While Jesus was on his way to Jairus’ house, the people were crowding all around him. ⁴³ A woman was in the crowd who had been bleeding for twelve years, but no one was able to heal her. ⁴⁴ She came up behind Jesus and touched the edge of his coat, and instantly her bleeding stopped. ⁴⁵ Then Jesus said, “Who touched me?”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, none of us are 100% humble since we are clothed in these mortal, fallible bodies. But we do know that Jesus is the model of One completely humble in His humanity though supreme in His divinity. He did not consider equality with You, our Father, something to be grasped but took on His personhood as a man and became obedient to death, even death on the cross. We look to Jesus as the supreme example of humility, obedience, and sacrifice. As we clothe ourselves in Your righteousness we will resist pride that is ever before us. Expressing an attitude of humility and thankfulness is the daily antidote for resisting haughtiness and ingratitude. When we acknowledge that everything we have and all that we are is due to Your merciful blessings we are humbled and grateful to You, the Giver of every good and perfect gift. Amen.

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

Thursday August 27, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The question is not really how do I make a living but how do I make a life-

2-Our work should be an extension of our integrity-

3-It is not how I spend my time but how do I spend eternity-

4-Someday is not the eighth day of the week-

5-If you want different you must do different-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act-

 

I'VE LEARNED-When you are hugging a child, be the last one to let go-

 

DID YOU KNOW-The correct response to the Irish greeting "Top of the morning to you" is, "And the rest of the day to yourself."

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why did Moses' wife tell him he was a "bridegroom of blood" to her?

2-Since Moses seemed to be God's spokesman to pharaoh, had God healed him of his stuttering?

3-Why were the specific ten plagues chosen by God to be the ones to cover the Egyptians?

4-Why did it take pharaoh so long to relent and let the Israelites go?

5-Why is there no mention of the pyramids in Exodus?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-
Who said  "Master, behold the fig tree which thou cursed is withered away"?

Answer for today     Peter     Mark 11:21

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Luke 8:40-42

⁴⁰ When Jesus got back to Galilee, a crowd welcomed him, because everyone was waiting for him. ⁴¹ A man named Jairus, a leader of the synagogue, came to Jesus and fell at his feet, begging him to come to his house. ⁴² Jairus’ only daughter, about twelve years old, was dying.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, the alarms have rung loud and clear since Adam and Eve were cast out of the garden of Eden. The battle lines were drawn between the hosts of heaven and hell early on. We thank You for the spiritual armor listed in Ephesians 6 that equips us for battle, both offensive and defensive, as the flaming arrows from the devil are hurled in our direction. We thank You for Jesus, the captain of the spiritual army, who sounds the warning throughout Scripture and through godly and courageous messengers of the gospel. Keep our ears tuned, our minds alert, and our hearts fully surrendered and trusting in You. May our words be in accordance with Scripture and our lives reflect that which we speak so that we consistently “sound a clear call” to follow Your commands and honor You above all others. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

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

Wednesday August 26, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Christians need to be willing to leave the familiar ways of doing things without disturbing the essential message-

2-We must be able to say "no" without having to give a lengthy explanation-

3-A rut is nothing more than a grave with the ends gone-

4-Jesus was either who he said he was or he was the greatest imposter who ever lived-

5-If your walk with Jesus is consistent, all hell will be after you , but all heaven comes to your rescue-

STRANGE THOUGHT-Any tool, nut, bolt, or screw, when dropped will roll to the least accessible place possible-

I'VE LEARNED-The kids who need the most love ask for it in the most unloving ways-

DID YOU KNOW-Rio de Janeiro translates to River of January-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Who was the Pharaoh who put the Hebrews to work building cities and fortifications?

2-Was Aaron older or younger than Moses?

3-Why did Moses wife's (Zipporah) father have three different names?

4-Why did God want Moses to go back to Egypt to lead the Israelites out of Egypt when many years before he had fled as a fugitive from them?

5-When Moses and family were on the way to Egypt, why did God want to kill Moses?

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "What have I done unto thee, that thou has smitten me these three times?"

Answer for today    Balaam's donkey      Numbers 22:28

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Luke 8:38-39

³⁸ The man whom Jesus had healed begged to go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying, ³⁹ “Go back home and tell people how much God has done for you.” So the man went all over town telling how much Jesus had done for him.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, we thank You for productive family members, co-workers, and leaders in the church community and throughout the land. With so much to be accomplished we thank You for those who don’t just point out the need but they get their hands dirty and contribute to standing up, fixing up, cleaning up, and doing that which will benefit many. Help us to be people who are not asleep like others. Instead we want to be awake, sober and vigilant in carrying out the task You set before us including that of being godly messengers who faithfully teach and live by the whole counsel of Your Holy Word. We seek to honor and glorify Jesus Christ in all that we do so keep us self-controlled, alert, and ready. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.


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

Tuesday August 25, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The final proof of greatness comes in being able to endure bad behavior without resentment-

2-There is nothing like an attitude of gratitude to change negative living-

3-It does not matter the way you were-what matters is the way you are now-

 4-Life is a lot like the game of tennis-those who don't serve well end up losing-

5-When there is a breakdown of integrity, we get swamped in lies and cover ups-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you'll have to pee-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Seek respect not attention-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Polish is the only word in the English language that, when capitalized, is changed from a noun or a verb to a nationality-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why haven't archeologists found any evidence of the Israelites who wandered in the wilderness for 40 years.  Certainly there should be much remains of the 1-2 million people having been there?

2-Is there any evidence outside the Bible and the Koran that Moses ever existed?

3-Why isn't Moses mentioned in any of the historical writings of the Egyptian pharaohs? 

4-Who was Pharaoh when Joseph was governor?

5-Who was the pharaoh who ordered the killing of all the Hebrew boys under two?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "Shall I go and call to thee a nurse of the Hebrew women, that she may nurse the child for thee?"

Answer for today      Miriam     Exodus 2:7

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Luke 8:34-37

³⁴ When the herdsmen saw what had happened, they ran away and told about this in the town and the countryside. ³⁵ And people went to see what had happened. When they came to Jesus, they found the man sitting at Jesus’ feet, clothed and in his right mind, because the demons were gone. But the people were frightened. ³⁶ The people who saw this happen told the others how Jesus had made the man well. ³⁷ All the people of the Gerasene country asked Jesus to leave, because they were all very afraid. So Jesus got into the boat and went back to Galilee.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

  Father, help us to be moved by the plight of those who are prepared to suffer and even lay down their lives for the sake of Christ. We remember them and their families in our prayers and remember them as warriors of the faith, who for the joy set before them are enduring the suffering, shame and agony of their tormentors. As they endure the humiliation they also overcome their suffering and humiliation by the blood of the Lamb. Scores of the persecuted have already received the crown of life in heaven that is rewarded to those martyred for their faith. On Coronation Day when we all gather in heaven we look forward to enjoying earnest fellowship with these tried and true saints of our faith who did not give up their faith nor meeting together with other believers to worship You.  Keep us faithful when tested by fire, we pray in Jesus’ name.  Amen.

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

Monday August 24, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-With prosperity comes the need for integrity-

2-Yelling at the darkness does not make it light-

3-Immediate correction begins with honest admission-

4-Unresolved guilt always magnifies anxiety-

5-Grace is something you can never get, but only be given-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Velcro--what a rip off-

 

I'VE LEARNED-a few kind words can help you a lot more than you think-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Native speakers of Japanese learn Spanish more easily than English.  Native speakers of English learn Spanish more easily than Japanese-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is the story of Abraham and Isaac just a story or an actual event?

2-How many wives did Abraham have?

3-How many children of each wife were born to Abraham?

4-Was Joseph's coat of many colors really that or simply a long sleeved robe?

5-Why is the fate of the valuable Ark of the Covenant never discussed in the Bible?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-
Who said "Lord God, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus?"

Answer for today      Abraham   Genesis 15:2

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 8:30-33

³⁰ Jesus asked him, “What is your name?”

He answered, “Legion,”^[a] because many demons were in him. ³¹ The demons begged Jesus not to send them into eternal darkness.^{[b] 32} A large herd of pigs was feeding on a hill, and the demons begged Jesus to allow them to go into the pigs. So Jesus allowed them to do this. ³³ When the demons came out of the man, they went into the pigs, and the herd ran down the hill into the lake and was drowned.

Footnotes:

1. 8:30 Legion Means very many. A legion was about five thousand men in the Roman army.
2. 8:31 eternal darkness Literally, “the abyss,” something like a pit or a hole that has no end.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, You have called us to live at peace with all people, in as much as it is possible. As people of free will we cannot force reconciliation but we can facilitate reconciliation. Help us to lay aside pride, prejudice, procrastination and preconceived ideas of the outcome and take the first step toward reconciliation. Guide us in this most important endeavor as we attempt to live at peace with all people. In the name of Jesus we pray, amen.


-May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human, and enough hope to make you happy-

Sunday August 23, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Youth does not preclude usefulness-

2-Externals are not what should count-

3-We choose what holds us in bondage-

4-With authority comes the need for accountability-

5-With popularity comes the need for humility-

STRANGE THOUGHT-I got a job at a bakery because I kneaded dough-

I'VE LEARNED-It is very easy to be different but very difficult to be better-

DID YOU KNOW--More than 26 dialects of Quichua are spoken in Ecuador-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why was it such a bad thing for Ham to see his father naked in his tent?

2-There is no specific historical proof of Abrams' existence outside of the Bible.  Why not?

3-Why is Abrams' birthplace not known for certain?

4-Have the remains of Sodom and Gomorrah ever been located?

5-Is there any doubt that Abraham was a real person?

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said " Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye crucified, both Lord and Christ."

Answer for the day     Peter      Acts 2:36

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY    Luke 8:26-29

²⁶ Jesus and his followers sailed across the lake from Galilee to the area of the Gerasene^[a] people. ²⁷ When Jesus got out on the land, a man from the town who had demons inside him came to Jesus. For a long time he had worn no clothes and had lived in the burial caves, not in a house. ²⁸ When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before him. He said with a loud voice, “What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg you, don’t torture me!” ²⁹ He said this because Jesus was commanding the evil spirit to come out of the man. Many times it had taken hold of him. Though he had been kept under guard and chained hand and foot, he had broken his chains and had been forced by the demon out into a lonely place.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, I thank you for the “Daniels” of our day. Many of us grew up with fathers and mothers who not only taught us right from wrong, but modeled it daily in their relations with family and others. So many today are growing up without Biblical models or Scriptural instruction which has brought about much confusion about what is right and wrong, true or false. The power of Your inspired Holy Word reveals absolute truth and is taught by examples of people such as Daniel. He didn’t allow fear, pride, or earthly ambitions to compromise his integrity. Even as Daniel stood the test while continually overcoming the tempter, I pray that You, Father, would help us to prove our loyalty to You when faced with daily temptations, especially the temptation to just go with the flow rather than to go with the guidance of Scripture. May our resolve to do good greatly lessen our temptation to do evil. Amen.

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

Saturday August 22, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-In the winter of your struggle believe there will be a spring-

2-On the Good Friday of your darkness remember Sunday is coming-

3-A broken and contrite heart is not the end but the beginning-

4-The most demanding test of all is to survive prosperity-

5-No beast is more savage than man possessed with power-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary--a thesaurus-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Apologies mean nothing if you keep doing what you're sorry for-

 

DID YOU KNOW-In Papua New Guinea, there are villages within five miles of each other that speak different languages-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is there any physical evidence of a flood that could have covered the whole earth?

2-When the great flood receded, what happened to all the drowned carcasses?

3-All the land animals and people were drowned.  Were the creatures of the sea also killed?

4-Are there animals that exist today that were not alive before the great flood?

5-When the water came for the great flood, were there terrible storms with lightning and thunder?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "He must increase, but I must decrease."

Answer for the day        John the Baptist   John 3:30

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY     Luke 8:22-25

²² One day Jesus and his followers got into a boat, and he said to them, “Let’s go across the lake.” And so they started across. ²³ While they were sailing, Jesus fell asleep. A very strong wind blew up on the lake, causing the boat to fill with water, and they were in danger.

²⁴ The followers went to Jesus and woke him, saying, “Master! Master! We will drown!”
Jesus got up and gave a command to the wind and the waves. They stopped, and it became calm. ²⁵ Jesus said to his followers, “Where is your faith?”
The followers were afraid and amazed and said to each other, “Who is this that commands even the wind and the water, and they obey him?”

PRAYER FOR THE DAY    

Father, our generation seeks more and more knowledge all the while exercising less and less restraint toward that which grieves Your heart. In our information age knowledge is promoted as the key to success, fulfillment, happiness and financial security and yet we see so many educated people lacking in these areas. While higher education is important, godly wisdom and biblical understanding are the foundational tools by which we accept or reject current philosophies, basic principles, human traditions, and the practices of our day. Your Word helps us to interpret knowledge that is ever changing so that we are careful to build our foundation upon You, the unchanging Solid Rock. Any other foundation will sink when the rain falls, the streams rise, and the assaulting winds blow and beat against that which we have worked so hard to build. We choose to love You and have a healthy, holy fear of going against Your prescribed will for our lives. 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 August 21, 2015 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Disillusionment comes from putting your complete hope and trust in someone-

2-What you see yourself as, is what you will be-

3-Why God allows evil to exist is a mystery-

4-Gray hair is no sign of maturity nor is youth a sign of immaturity-

5-We are to be grateful, not proud-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Broken pencils are usually pointless-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Remember,What Susie says of Sally says more of Susie than Sally-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Chevrolet tried marketing a Chevrolet Nova in Spanish speaking countries but it didn't sell well because "no va" means doesn't go in Spanish-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What shape was Noah's Ark?

2-Were any of Seth's descendents on the Ark?

3-Were any of Seth's descendents living where Noah was living when he built the Ark?

4-The great flood covered the earth for 150 days.  Did this cover the highest mountain on the earth?

5-Where did the water go when the great flood receded?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-Who said "What hast thou to do with peace?Turn thee behind me?"

Answer for today    Jehu   2 Kings 9:19

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Luke 8:19-21

¹⁹ Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see him, but there was such a crowd they could not get to him. ²⁰ Someone said to Jesus, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.”
²¹ Jesus answered them, “My mother and my brothers are those who listen to God’s teaching and obey it!”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY 

Father, our generation seeks more and more knowledge all the while exercising less and less restraint toward that which grieves Your heart. In our information age knowledge is promoted as the key to success, fulfillment, happiness and financial security and yet we see so many educated people lacking in these areas. While higher education is important, godly wisdom and biblical understanding are the foundational tools by which we accept or reject current philosophies, basic principles, human traditions, and the practices of our day. Your Word helps us to interpret knowledge that is ever changing so that we are careful to build our foundation upon You, the unchanging Solid Rock. Any other foundation will sink when the rain falls, the streams rise, and the assaulting winds blow and beat against that which we have worked so hard to build. We choose to love You and have a healthy, holy fear of going against Your prescribed will for our lives. Amen.

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