Sunday December 10, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-That which you cannot control, you do best to avoid-

2-Jesus did not say every person will hear the gospel but that it will be proclaimed to all nations-

3-The only way the word of God can become real in our lives is through prayer and obedience-

4-Phariseeism is considered the forerunner of modern orthodox Judaism-

5-The Sadducees ceased to exist as a group after the Romans sacked Jerusalem in 70 AD-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

My goal for this year was to lose 10 pounds, I only have 15 to go-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Most of the time there is no relationship between sickness and personal sin-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Tigers have stripes to help them hide in the rain forest undergrowth.  The black and and gold stripes break up the outline of the tiger's body, making it very hard to see-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Saul ever make a confession and repentance for his sins in order to receive his salvation?

2-How was it possible for Moses to go from Pharaoh's household to be a shepherd in Midian?

3-How did David live from the time he was anointed king as a teen to when he became king at thirty?

4-Did Joseph ever wonder where God was when he was falsely imprisoned in Egypt?

5-What plan could God have had for John the Baptist by having him live in the desert and living like a wild man?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said -  Should a person rob God? But you are robbing me.

“You ask, ‘How have we robbed you?’

“You have robbed me in your offerings and the tenth of your crops.

Answer for today        Malachi

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

1 Corinthians 12:27-31  ²⁷ Together you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of that body. ²⁸ In the church God has given a place first to apostles, second to prophets, and third to teachers. Then God has given a place to those who do miracles, those who have gifts of healing, those who can help others, those who are able to govern, and those who can speak in different languages. ²⁹ Not all are apostles. Not all are prophets. Not all are teachers. Not all do miracles. ³⁰ Not all have gifts of healing. Not all speak in different languages. Not all interpret those languages. ³¹ But you should truly want to have the greater gifts.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, I need you to help me respond to your calling to me and not to your calling to other people.  Then Lord, help me to serve you in love-

 

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

Saturday December 9, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God constantly rewards faith that acts, does, and serves-

2-No one has ever been saved by works , but the saved have always shown their faith by their works-

3-The best mirror is a good friend-

4-It isn't what you have in your pocket that makes you thankful, but what you have in your heart-

5-People who truly experience mercy cannot help but extend mercy to others-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

If your chances are slim to none, chose slim-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Sometimes, but not always, disobedient and rebellious acts are directly linked to some illness of the body-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Tiger cubs are born blind and weigh only about two to three pounds, depending on the subspecies-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is the significance of laying on of hands in receiving the Holy Spirit?

2-How could Saul have been so instantaneously changed from what he was trained and educated to be-

3-What was the Sanhedrin reaction when they heard Saul became a believer in Jesus-

4-What happened to those traveling with Saul to Damascus?

5-Why would the Jews of Damascus believe what Saul was preaching in their synagogue?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said   “Lord, don’t trouble yourself, because I am not worthy to have you come into my house."

Answer for today           the centurion of Capernaum

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

John 13:13-14   You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and you are right, because that is what I am. ¹⁴ If I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash each other’s feet.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you for your daily instructions in my life-

 

TODAY WILL NEVER COME AGAIN. BE A BESSING, BE A FRIEND, ENCOURAGE SOMEONE, TAKE TIME TO CARE. LET YOUR WORDS AND ACTIONS HEAL AND NOT WOUND-

Friday December 8, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Be the first to apologize for an argument-

2-Admit your limitations and needs-

3-Serve others-

4-The joy of the finish always seems to hold more weight than the struggle it takes to get there-

5-It is health that is real wealth, not gold or silver-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

You can't tell which way the train went by looking at the track-

 

I'VE LEARNED-

The original sin by Adam and Eve introduced suffering, illness and death to the human race-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Tigers do not begin making their own kills until about eighteen months of age-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is there only one way a sinner must come to Christ?

2-Do Christians tend to require more than God does of how a new believer comes to Christ and what is expected of them?

3-Is it possible that Saul could have heard Jesus teach/preach?

4-What effect would Steven's death have had on Saul?

5-How could Ananias have been so willing to go find Saul?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said   Your guards are like locusts.
    Your officers are like swarms of locusts
    That hang on the walls on a cold day.
    When the sun comes up, they fly away, 
    And no one knows where they have gone.

 

Answer for the day        Nahum

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Matthew 23:7-12   ^7 "They love people to greet them with respect in the marketplaces, and they love to have people call them ‘Teacher.’⁸ “But you must not be called ‘Teacher,’ because you have only one Teacher, and you are all brothers and sisters together. ⁹ And don’t call any person on earth ‘Father,’ because you have one Father, who is in heaven. ¹⁰ And you should not be called ‘Master,’ because you have only one Master, the Christ. ¹¹ Whoever is your servant is the greatest among you. ¹² Whoever makes himself great will be made humble. Whoever makes himself humble will be made great."

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, give me the humility and the vision to see around me the constant reminder that I am nothing without you-

 

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

Thursday December 7, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-What you give out always comes back in life in larger abundance-

2-There is no room for God in him who is full of himself-

3-Most of us wouldn't mind being a little more humble, but we hate to be humbled-

4-Give sincere compliments-

5-Be quick to admit your mistakes-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Has your seat belt hugged you today?

 

I'VE LEARNED

We are all sinners by nature and practice-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does God ever learn anything new?

2-Does God ever wonder what we are doing?

3-At what point was Saul converted to being a believer in Jesus?

4-Does anything we do surprise God?

5-Why should Saul have believed the voice he heard when he was blinded and fell to the ground?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said   "The Lord is in his Holy Temple, all the earth should be silent in his presence.”

Answer for today           Habakkuk

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Matthew 19:16-17   A man came to Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to have life forever?”

¹⁷ Jesus answered, “Why do you ask me about what is good? Only God is good. But if you want to have life forever, obey the commands.” 

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, give me the desire and the ability to lay down my life, my very self, daily to follow you-

 

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

Wednesday December 6, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Determine to be a person others can rely on-

2-There are no perfect people for God to use-

3-No two Christians are identical-

4-The Church of Jesus began with a group of frightened men in a second floor room in Jerusalem-

5-Forgiveness comes when you can forget the hope you can change the past-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Can a mortuary raise the cost of burials and blame it on the cost of living-

 

I'VE LEARNED

The impact of the results of sinning by Adam and Eve is still being felt in the world today-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Due to a retinal adaptation that reflects light to the retina, the night vision of tigers is six times better than that of humans-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When can the word "saint" be applied to a person?

2-Why is history full of people violently oppressing Christians?

3-Why did Saul want to go to Damascus when it was over 100 miles away?

4-Is there any significance to the blinding light that knocked Saul to the ground?

5-Who was Saul persecuting, Christians or Jesus?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said   "God has counted the days until your kingdom will end. "

Answer for today       Daniel

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Matthew 10:24-26   A student is not better than his teacher, and a servant is not better than his master. ²⁵ A student should be satisfied to become like his teacher; a servant should be satisfied to become like his master. If the head of the family is called Beelzebub, then the other members of the family will be called worse names!

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, help me to recognize the potholes in the path of my life so that I can make the best decisions in avoiding them-

 

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

Tuesday December 5, 2017 thought got the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Give God your best thoughts and see if he doesn't change your mind-

2-The hardest thing in this world is to say goodbye-

3-We are made right with God, not by our own efforts but by simply relying on God's grace-

4-A right relationship with God is possible, not on the basis of what we do but on the basis of what Jesus has done-

5-See a need-fill a need-selflessly-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for they are sticking to their diets-

 

I'VE LEARNED

We don't have to sin, we chose to do so-

 

DID YOU KNOW

It is the female lion who does more than 90 percent of the hunting, while the male is afraid to risk his life, or simply prefers to rest-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did God ever promise something, as recorded in scripture, and then not do it?

2-When Saul said "Who are you Lord?", how did he know who was speaking?

3-Does God's compassion have limits?

4-Why are there not more conversions like Saul's?

5-Does God put new Christians on probation?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said   “A man can get only what God gives him."

Answer for today     John the Baptist

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Proverbs 30:5-6   He guards those who come to him for safety.
⁶ Do not add to his words, or he will correct you and prove you are a liar.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you for always showing yourself faithful, reliable, and true to your promises-

 

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

Monday December 4, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-A church is a place full of broken people-

2-You may be hurting, but you can still be kind-

3-God often heals his family through his family-

4-Heaven will be wonderful, not because the streets will be gold, but because our thoughts will be pure-

5-God changes the person by changing their mind-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

A waist is a terrible thing to mind-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Don't substitute the good for the very best-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Lions sleep up to 20 hours a day-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does God ever deliberately delay answers to our prayers

2-How do you live expectantly?

3-At what point do you go from faith believing things will happen to accepting things as they are?

4-Did Jesus ever feel depressed?

5-After all God had done for Elijah, why was he so afraid of Jezebel?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said    “What I have written, I have written.”

 

Answer for today       Pilate

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Proverbs 2:7-9   He stores up wisdom for those who are honest. Like a shield he protects the innocent.
⁸ He makes sure that justice is done, and he protects those who are loyal to him.

⁹ Then you will understand what is honest and fair, and what is the good and right thing to do.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, thank you for the wisdom you provide me so I can make good decisions-

 

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 December 3, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Works don't save the christian but works mark the christian-

2-You can't always be giving out without taking in also-

3-No one is strong all the time-   

4-It is more than what y0u think or say.  It is about what you do and how you live.

5-Service should be it's own reward-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

It may not be easy, but if you don't try, it is impossible-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Faith and action are like twins, they go together-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Only 4 species can roar, and they don't purr-lions, leopards, tigers, and jaguars-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why is Thomas never mentioned again in scripture after the resurrection encounter with Jesus?

2-How can God be just and merciful?

3-Why didn't the prophets of Baal have a chance to repent at Elijah's confrontation and become followers of God?

4-Why didn't king Ahab kill Elijah instead of allowing the fire face off?

5-Is every proverb written for us to claim and count on today?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said   “I don’t have any silver or gold, but I do have something else I can give you. By the power of Jesus Christ from Nazareth, stand up and walk!”

Answer for today    Peter

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 91:4-7 

⁴ He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you can hide. His truth will be your shield and protection.
⁵ You will not fear any danger by night or an arrow during the day.
⁶ You will not be afraid of diseases that come in the dark or sickness that strikes at noon.
⁷ At your side one thousand people may die, or even ten thousand right beside you, but you will not be hurt.

    

 PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you that I am safe and secure, surrounded by the shields of your protection-

 

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

Saturday December 2, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-If envy, anger or selfish ambition are present, wisdom is usually absent-

2-The root of bitterness is unforgiveness-

3-Our speech is the number one indicator of what we believe-

4-God is the light, we are the mirrors-

5-You have the power to change someone's life simply by the words you speak-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why are there locks on the doors of stores that are open 24/7 365 days a year?

 

I'VE LEARNED

Serious consequences follow selfish ambition-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The two best known cat noises are roaring and purring-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Are there historical records of crucifixion other than Jesus?

2-Were the nails put in Jesus' hands or wrists?

3-Was Mary chosen to be Jesus' mother because of her personal qualifications?

4-If Mary was only a young teen, how could she accept the angel Gabriel's announcement to her-

5-Was Jesus' resurrected body divine or human?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said  "Don’t force people to give you money, and don’t lie about them. Be satisfied with the pay you get.”

Answer for today     John the Baptist

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 84:11-12   The Lord God is like a sun and shield, the Lord gives us kindness and honor.
He does not hold back anything good from those whose lives are innocent.
¹² Lord All-Powerful, happy are the people who trust you! 

PRAYER FO

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-If envy, anger or selfish ambition are present, wisdom is usually absent-

2-The root of bitterness is unforgiveness-

3-Our speech is the number one indicator of what we believe-

4-God is the light, we are the mirrors-

5-You have the power to change someone's life simply by the words you speak-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why are there locks on the doors of stores that are open 24/7 365 days a year?

 

I'VE LEARNED

Serious consequences follow selfish ambition-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The two best known cat noises are roaring and purring-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Are there historical records of crucifixion other than Jesus?

2-Were the nails put in Jesus' hands or wrists?

3-Was Mary chosen to be Jesus' mother because of her personal qualifications?

4-If Mary was only a young teen, how could she accept the angel Gabriel's announcement to her-

5-Was Jesus' resurrected body divine or human?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said  "Don’t force people to give you money, and don’t lie about them. Be satisfied with the pay you get.”

Answer for today     John the Baptist

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 84:11-12   The Lord God is like a sun and shield, the Lord gives us kindness and honor.
He does not hold back anything good from those whose lives are innocent.
¹² Lord All-Powerful, happy are the people who trust you!

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, thank you for the blessing of your provision and protection-

 

TODAY WILL NEVER COME AGAIN. BE A BESSING, BE A FRIEND, ENCOURAGE SOMEONE, TAKE TIME TO CARE. LET YOUR WORDS AND ACTIONS HEAL AND NOT WOUND-

Friday December 1, 2017 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Kindness is being as tender hearted and forgiving towards others as God is with you-

2-Kindness generates goodwill-

3-Your kind words and deeds tells others that their happiness and well being are important to you-

4-Love is its own reward-  

5-When you pray the Lords's prayer, you are saying you are sheep-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why is it called a hamburger when it is made if beef?

 

I'VE LEARNED

For the christian , there is no singular moment where you experienced the Holy Spirit and from then on you are on an all time high that never wanes-

 

DID YOU KNOW

There are more caribou in Alaska than there are people-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When did the one crucified criminal come to faith in Jesus?

2-Are death bed conversions authentic?

3-Does the church today make conversion more difficult than Jesus made it?

4-Did the centurion become a believer in Jesus as the Messiah?

5-Why was crucifixion a favored form of execution?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said "We have found the man that Moses wrote about in the law, and the prophets also wrote about him. He is Jesus, the son of Joseph, from Nazareth.”

Answer for today       Philip

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Psalm 3:3-4   Lord, you are my shield, my wonderful God who gives me courage.
⁴ I will pray to the Lord, and he will answer me from his holy mountain.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, restore my courage, rebuild my confidence.  I am blessed to be cradled in your loving arms and protected by your almighty power-

 

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

Thursday November 30, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Kindness is love in action, love translated into simple everyday terms-

2-Kindness is being considerate of others-

3-Kindness cost nothing, but can accomplish much-

4-In all languages, kindness is the irresistible friendship-

5-Kindness is living the Golden Rule-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

The first thing to try when all else fails is --again-

 

I'VE LEARNED-It really doesn't matter if your glass is half empty or half full.  Be thankful you have a glass and that there is something in it-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The only female animal that has antlers is the caribou-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Was Simon of Cyrene in the wrong place or the right place to carry Jesus cross?

2-Why is Simon of Cyrene's two boys named only in Mark?

3-Did Simon of Cyrene and family become believers in Jesus as the Messiah?

4-Did all criminals to be crucified have to carry their cross to the execution place?

5-If Jesus went into hell when he died, how could the one crucified criminal be with Jesus in paradise that day as Jesus promised he would be?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said  "Another kingdom will come after you, but it will not be as great as yours. Next a third kingdom, the bronze part, will rule over the earth. "

Answer for today   Daniel

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Psalm 18:30   The ways of God are without fault. The Lord’s words are pure. He is a shield to those who trust him.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, thank you for your hand of protection over me today.  I trust in you-

 

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

Wednesday November 29, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Kindness is more than beauty-

2-Kindness multiplies when you give it away-

3-A kind word is never wasted-

4-Kind words do not cost much yet they accomplish much-

5-He who sows kindness reaps friendship and gathers love-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

I am not bragging, but I still wear the same size socks and same size watch as I did in high school-

 

I'VE LEARNED

No one ever admits they are wrong half as loudly as they claim they were right-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The cells that make up moose antlers are the fastest growing animal cells in nature-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is the reason the Jews have been so mistreated over the years because they told Pilate "let his blood be on us and our children"?

2-Is Pilate remembered for the evil he did or the courage he didn't show?

3-How did the Gospel writers know about Pilate's conversation with his wife about letting Jesus go?

4-Did Pilate"s wife become a believer in and follower ofJesus?

5-Was Jesus' scourging an illegal move by Pilate?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said "I don’t understand why my pain has no end.
 I don’t understand why my injury is not cured or healed."

Answer for today    Jeremiah

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Hebrews 13:15-16   So through Jesus let us always offer to God our sacrifice of praise, coming from lips that speak his name. ¹⁶ Do not forget to do good to others, and share with them, because such sacrifices please God.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, in gratitude for your grace, forgiveness, and love, I offer you both the song of my heart and the actions of my hands-

 

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

Tuesday November 28, 2017 thought for the day

DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT THIS PICTURE IS?

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-It is up to each of us to choose to show kindness, which is not easy at times-

2-The greatest work that kindness does to others is that it makes them kind themselves-

3-The greatest longing in humanity is the craving to be appreciated-

4-Treat a man as he appears to be and you make him worse. But treat him as if he already were what he potentially could be and you help make him what he should be-

5-Kindness is giving Godly love-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

If my memory were any worse, I could plan my own surprises birthday party-

 

I'VE LEARNED

If you had a bad day, don't worry.  We all have a reset button.  It is called tomorrow-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Moose have very poor vision-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Whatever happened to Pilate after sentencing Jesus?

2-Would Pilate have heard about Jesus' resurrection-

3-Whatever happened to the Roman guards guarding Jesus' tomb?

4-What were Barabbas' thoughts on being freed?

5-Whatever happened to Barabbas after being freed?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said-- “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you. Stand up and make your bed.”

Answer for today     Peter

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Hebrews 10:11-14   Every day the priests stand and do their religious service, often offering the same sacrifices. Those sacrifices can never take away sins. ¹² But after Christ offered one sacrifice for sins, forever, he sat down at the right side of God. ¹³ And now Christ waits there for his enemies to be put under his power. ¹⁴ With one sacrifice he made perfect forever those who are being made holy.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

 

Father, I am humbled and grateful for your grace-

 

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

Monday November 27, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-We are not responsible to perform for God, but in simple faith, in responding to what God reveals, we are simply to cooperate with God-

2-Do you want to hear God speak, read your Bible out loud-

3-To forgive means to remove their situation from their record-

4-Worry is the enemy of peace-

5-The world would be different if everyone practiced kindness-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Only the invisible drink evaporated milk-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Nothing of beauty is ever lost, it is only changed-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The male moose sheds its antlers every winter and grows a new set the following year-

 

5 THINGS I  WANT KNOW

1-Did Judas ever realize Jesus was who he said he was?

2-Is Judas remembered for what he did or for what he was?

3-Was Judas' sin beyond God's grace?

4-Was Judas predestined to be the betrayer of Jesus without any choice in the matter?

5-Was Pilate's role in the crucifixion predestined?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Name the person who said the following as their last words-- ^"They will pick up snakes and drink poison without being hurt. They will touch the sick, and the sick will be healed.”

Answer for the day      Jesus

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Hebrews 9:23-24   So the copies of the real things in heaven had to be made clean by animal sacrifices. But the real things in heaven need much better sacrifices. ²⁴ Christ did not go into the Most Holy Place made by humans, which is only a copy of the real one. He went into heaven itself and is there now before God to help us.

 

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Father, only your son has the ability to open the door of heaven for me and he has done that.  I thank you for your grace and your love-

 

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-

Wednesday November 22, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The best portion of a good person's life is the little nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and love-

2-Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn life around-

3-How beautiful a day can be when kindness touches it-

4-Daily exercise routine--walk with God and run from sin-

5-God's desires become our desires when we truly delight ourselves in him-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Opportunity is always more recognizable going than coming-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Forgiveness is love at the testing point-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The antlers of a male moose can have as many as thirty spikes-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why did Jesus not talk about his time between his death and his resurrection?

2-Was Judas different from the other 11 disciples?

3-Was Judas ever a true disciple of Jesus?

4-How can "satan" enter a follower of Jesus as he did with Judas and they not know it?

5-Who was the first person to be brought back to life as mentioned in the Bible?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Name the person who said the following as their last words--“Turn around and get me out of the battle, because I am hurt!”

Answer for today      Ahab

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Hebrews 5:1-4  Every high priest is chosen from among other people. He is given the work of going before God for them to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. ² Since he himself is weak, he is able to be gentle with those who do not understand and who are doing wrong things. ³ Because he is weak, the high priest must offer sacrifices for his own sins and also for the sins of the people.⁴ To be a high priest is an honor, but no one chooses himself for this work. He must be called by God as Aaron was. 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

  Father, I am humbled to be reconciled to you through Jesus your son-

 

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

Tuesday November 21, 2017 thouht for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust and hostility to evaporate-

2-A person who is nice to you but rude to a waitress is not a nice person-

3-You cannot do a kindness too soon for you can never know how soon it will be too late-

4-Life is short, but there is always time for courtesy-

5-A kind word heals but a malicious word maims-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

The main trouble with mental notes is the ink dries too fast-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Collect moments, not things-

 

DID YOU KNOW

When fully grown the Alaskan moose weighs up to eighteen hundred pounds-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What would hell have been like when Jesus went there upon dying?

2-Did Jesus suffer in hell like human sinners do?

3-Did the occupants of hell know who Jesus was?

4-What was the purpose of Jesus entering hell?

5-What caused Judas to betray Jesus?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA 

Name the person who said the following as their last words-- “Come here. I'll feed your body to the birds of the air and the wild animals!”

Answer for today     Goliath

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Mark 12:32-33    The man answered, “That was a good answer, Teacher. You were right when you said God is the only Lord and there is no other God besides him. ³³ One must love God with all his heart, all his mind, and all his strength. And one must love his neighbor as he loves himself. These commands are more important than all the animals and sacrifices we offer to God.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, I know that you first loved me in order that I can respond in love to you-

 

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

Monday November 20, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You keep your faith by giving it away-

2-Our weakness is not God's weakness-

3-It is never how much we have to offer, but rather if we will offer whatever we have-

4-God can take a little gift and make something great out of it-

5-Wherever there is another human being, there is a chance for kindness-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

The future is not what it used to be-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Sometimes when things seem to be falling apart, they may actually be falling into place-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The Alaskan moose is the largest deer in North America-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Jesus ever explain to Mary his mother that he had to be crucified and why, and that he would rise from the dead and go back to be with his father-

2-Did Mary the mother of Jesus ever see her resurrected son on a 1 to 1 basis?

3-Why could God not look at Jesus while he hung on a cross?

4-Had God abandoned Jesus during all of the good Friday proceedings?

5-Did Jesus know what faced him in death in hell?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Name the person who said the following as their last words- “Have you come in peace, you Zimri, you who killed your master?”

Answer for today     Jezebel

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Romans  12:1-2    So brothers and sisters, since God has shown us great mercy, I beg you to offer your lives as a living sacrifice to him. Your offering must be only for God and pleasing to him, which is the spiritual way for you to worship. ² Do not be shaped by this world; instead be changed within by a new way of thinking. Then you will be able to decide what God wants for you; you will know what is good and pleasing to him and what is perfect.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, thank you for your great mercy-

 

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