Sunday January 14, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The one who tries to bring you down is already below you-

2-Our story is the longest lasting legacy we will leave to our heirs-

3-Careers will fade in importance and soon be forgotten, but heaven's applause for caregivers will last forever-

4-Before there can be a resurrection there must be a death-

5-Jesus cannot rise in you until you have died to yourself-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

 It matters not where any of us are buried-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Truth sounds like hate to those who hate the truth-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Some species of rain forests birds migrate every summer from south America to Canada to breed-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Has the gospel been preached to the whole world yet?

2-Is the "beast" the anti Christ ?

3-What will our resurrected body be like-

4-Will the anti Christ take control of the world through the United Nations?

5-The 2nd horseman in Revelations has the power to take peace from the earth.  Does that mean there will be a total global war?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said     “People of Israel, why are you surprised? You are looking at us as if it were our own power or goodness that made this man walk."

Answer for today      Peter

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

GENESIS 17:1-2    When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty. Obey me and do what is right. ² I will make an agreement between us, and I will make you the ancestor of many people.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, teach me how to go on believing in your promises over my life, even when I cannot see any signs of their fulfillment-

 

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

Saturday January 13, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Failure is never final or fatal as long as you fail forward-

2-When you try to control everything, you end up enjoying nothing-

3-The only way for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing-

4-All the world is full of suffering.  It is also full of overcoming-

5-Where and when our strength runs out, God's strength begins-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Do not mistake activity with achievement-

I'VE LEARNED

You don't have to compromise convictions to be compassionate-

DID YOU KNOW

To survive, most birds must eat at least half their own weight in food each day-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is the Spirit of power, love and sound mind that God gives us?

2-If satan can turn himself into an angel of light, how can we know we are being deceived by him?

3-Will Israel ever be destroyed again as a nation?

4-Why did God give Jesus only three years of ministry?

5-Will the earth come to an end or will human history come to an end?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said   “A prophet is honored everywhere except in his hometown and in his own home.”

Answer    Jesus

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Genesis 15:5    Then God led Abram outside and said, “Look at the sky. There are so many stars you cannot count them. Your descendants also will be too many to count.”

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, I thank you that you have a plan for my life, and that I am never too old to activate it.  Help me always to say "yes" to your plan for 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 January 12, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Your children will become who you are, so be who you want them to be-   

2-We reveal the most about ourselves when we speak about others-

3-God formed us-sin deformed us-Jesus will transform us-

4-The only judgement that ultimately matters is the final judgement- 

5-When life is over, both king and pawn go back into the same box-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Some people are a few ivories short of a full keyboard-

 

I'VE LEARNED

If you believe only what you like in the bible and reject what you don't like, it is not the bible you believe, but your self-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The five fastest birds are:  the peregrine falcon that can fly up to 175 miles per hour, the spine tailed swift that can go 106 miles per hour, the frigate bird at 95 miles per hour, the spur winged goose at 88 miles per hour, and the red breasted merganser at 80 miles per hour-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When Paul told Timothy that "all scripture is given by inspiration of God" what scripture was he talking about?

2-Whenever we Christians sin, do we  crucify Jesus again?

3-How do you renew your mind?

4-What is your "heart"?

5-How is your heart, mind, and soul connected

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said   “I sinned; I handed over to you an innocent man.” The leaders answered, “What is that to us? That’s your problem, not ours.”

Answer    Judas Iscariot

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

GENESIS 12:2-3    I will make you a great nation, and I will bless you.
I will make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others.
³ I will bless those who bless you, and I will place a curse on those who harm you.
And all the people on earth will be blessed through you.”

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Father, help me to be so filled with your love that I cannot resist giving it away to others, especially to those who don't know you-

 

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

Thursday January 11, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Chords that are broken will vibrate once more-

2-What you have heard about Jesus is not half of what there is to know-

3-God has been there all the time waiting patiently on the line-

4-The world has yet to see what God can do with a person totally consecrated to him-

5-Eyes are glass doors through which the visible world enters to take control of the invisible soul-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

It is never over until it is over and then it is still not over-

 

I'VE LEARNED

You don't just reap what you sow, you always reap more than you sow-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Many hamsters only blink one eye at a time-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Should Christians have more of life's things than non Christians-

2-What responsibility do Christians have to those who don't have much of life's things (poor and needy)?

3-How do you discern what good causes to give to?

4-Why do we want to classify our sins as mistakes?

5-Why do some children seem to have a natural inclination toward violence and evil as compared to "good" children?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said   "“People have a hard task on earth, and their days are like those of a laborer."

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Isaiah 63:16   You are our father. Abraham doesn't know we are his children, And Israel doesn't recognize us.
Lord, you are our father. You are called “the one who has always saved us.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Dear God, thank you not only that you are my Father but that you are alive.  Teach me to talk with you as a child does to their loving dad.

 

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

Wednesday January 10, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God's gifts put our best dreams to shame-

2-The future you see is most often the future you get-

3-Your ego is not your amigo-

4-Each sick and hurting person is really Jesus in disguise-

5-There are some defeats whose triumphs rival victories-

 

STRANGE THOUGHTS

Life is too short to drink bad wine-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Sometimes honesty and integrity will cost you-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The mouse is the most common mammal in the US-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is "materialism"?

2-Is it okay for Christians to have nice and costly things?

3-Does a christian ever have too much stuff?

4-If a christian can afford it, should they have the best that money can buy?

5-Should a christian have more or less stuff?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said     "“Has Amnon, your brother, forced you to have sexual relations with him? For now, sister, be quiet. He is your half-brother. Don’t let this upset you so much!” So Tamar lived in her brother Absalom’s house and was sad and lonely.

Answer   Absalom

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Isaiah 64:8   Lord, you are our father. We are like clay, and you are the potter; your hands made us all.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

Thank you Jesus for showing us a complete picture of the Father's love-

 

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

Tuesday January 9, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Worries don't come from thinking about the future but from wanting to control it-

2-No matter how many times you're knocked down, always get up off the canvas and fight one more round-

3-If you give until it hurts, there is no more hurt, only love-

4-The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others

5-God loves each of us as if there were only one of us-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Holding a grudge is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Happiness does not come from what you have but from who you are-

 

DID YOU KNOW

A rodent's teeth never stop growing.  They are worn down by the animal's constant gnawing on bark, leaves, and other vegetables-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does the best christian living ever live without times of sin and failure?

2-Does the blood of Jesus cleanse us one time or does it do so continually-

3-Is repentance a one time act?

4-Is conversion the end or just the beginning of life's struggles to know and live for God?

5-Is church membership of any significance?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said    " “Our father is old. Everywhere on the earth women and men marry, but there are no men around here for us to marry."

ANSWER     Lot's daughters

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Matthew 11:25   At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the people who are wise and smart. But you have shown them to those who are like little children."

 

 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY 

  

Jesus, don't let my intellect get in the way of my knowing the Father-

 

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

Monday Januay 8, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God plays his most beautiful symphonies on broken instruments-

2-The pain of your loss is living proof of the joy you possessed-

3-To give largely, liberally and cheerfully requires a new heart-

4-Hope is the raw material from which faith builds the house-

5-Monumental consequences are shaped by momentary choices-

 

STRANGE THOUGHTS

Where is the first math problem mentioned in the Bible?

Answer    God told Adam and Eve to go forth and multiply-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Forgive your enemies as a part of the price you pay for the privilege of being forgiven-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The killer whale is not a whale but the largest member of the dolphin family-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why weren't the Jews looking for the  Messiah in Bethlehem?

2-If Jesus was alone in the desert for 40 days and nights, who did he tell his experience to?

3-What did Jesus write on the ground before the pharisees and the shamed women.  Could it have been the names of those there that had had sex with her?

4-Why did Jesus not chose a family member to be one of his disciples

5-Why do Christians emphasize certain sins as wrong while approving or ignoring others?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said   "Hate evil and love good; be fair in the courts.
Maybe the Lord God All-Powerful will be kind to the people of Joseph who are left alive."

Answer     Amos

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Matthew 11:27   “My Father has given me all things. No one knows the Son, except the Father. And no one knows the Father, except the Son and those whom the Son chooses to tell."

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

Jesus, I am willing to listen.  Teach me what it means to know the Father's 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-

 

 

Sunday January 7, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-When your goodness isn't good enough, there is a goodness from heaven more than good enough-

2-Strong people let God define them, weak people let others define them-

3-Jesus is not one of many ways to heaven.  He is the only way-

4-It is for the living to complete the unfinished work of the dead-

5-No pit is so deep that God is not deeper still-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Did all the animals in the ark come in pairs?

Answer  no, the worms came in apples-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Stick with the truth even if it makes you look or feel badly-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The jackrabbit is not a rabbit, it is a hare-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why were shepherds told of the birth of the Lamb of God?

2-Why did the star lead the magi to Jerusalem and not directly to Bethlehem?

3-Why wouldn't God have announced to the whole world that the savior and redeemer had come-

4-Why didn't King Herod send his own people to find the new "King of the Jews" instead of asking the Magi to inform him?

5-Why was Jesus' birth held in secrecy from the multitudes?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said    "Your ancestors tried to hurt every prophet who ever lived. Those prophets said long ago that the One who is good would come, but your ancestors killed them. And now you have turned against and killed the One who is good."

Answer     Stephen

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

Matthew 11:27  My Father has given me all things. No one knows the Son, except the Father. And no one knows the Father, except the Son and those whom the Son chooses to tell.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

 

  Father, I confess that Jesus is your one and only son and he died that I could come to you-

 

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

Saturday January 6, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-A life well lived is not measured in how many positions we've had but in how many people we've helped-

2-Forgiveness is the gift you give yourself-

3-Posting on social media while socializing is unsocial-

4-If Jesus is your refuge, you no longer have to search for other shelter-

5-We will defeat our enemies when we make them our friends-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why was Adam a famous runner?

Answer-He was first in the human race-

I'VE LEARNED

Remember, others may hate you, but those who hate you don't win unless you hate them, and then you destroy yourself-

DID YOU KNOW

Mountain goats are not goats.  They are small antelopes-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-If the shepherds came to the manger, who watched their sheep?

2-How many shepherds actually came to the manger?

3-Did the angelic choir announce Jesus' birth only to the shepherds?

4-How many shepherds were normally watching a flock of sheep?

5-How did the shepherds know where to find the manger?

BIBLE TRIVIA

WHO SAID    “You and your money should both be destroyed, because you thought you could buy God’s gift with money."

Answer       Peter

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

LUKE 11:13   Even though you are bad, you know how to give good things to your children. How much more your heavenly Father will give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, Jesus promised that you would give me the Holy Spirit.  I ask for that now-

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 January 5, 2018 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Reality denied will always come back to hurt you more than the truth-

2-Truth is powerful, and it will still prevail after every lie has been exposed-

3-God forges greatness in the furnace of loneliness and affliction-

4-The will to prepare is more important than the will to succeed-

5-Do the best you can, then relax and leave the results to God-

STRANGE THOUGHT

How long did Cain hate his bother?

Answer    As long as he was able-

I'VE LEARNED

If you never learn the language of gratitude, you will never be on speaking terms with happiness-

DID YOU KNOW

Koalas are marsupials, not bears.  They also have no tail or eyelids-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1- Is sin primarily behavior or a state of mind (will)?

2-Why was Judas willing to betray Jesus?

3-Did God the father ask Jesus the son if he would become a sin sacrifice before sending him to earth?

4-Did Jesus pick Judas as a disciple just so he would fulfill his role as a betrayer?

5-Why was Judas made the treasurer of the disciples?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said   "You and your money should both be destroyed, because you thought you could buy God’s gift with money."

Answer     Peter

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

John 16:27   The Father himself loves you. He loves you because you loved me and believed that I came from God.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, I ask you to help me to know in my heart that you love me deeply, dearly and demonstrably-

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

Thursday January 4, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Salty Christians make others thirst for Jesus, the water of life-

2-Anyone can carry a burden to nightfall.  Heroes get up and do it again tomorrow-

3-You must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope-

4-Take "wretch" out of amazing grace and you take the amazing out of grace-

5-Trust God for he knows who belongs in your life and who doesn't-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Who were the first firefighters in the Bible?

Answer--the three wise men who came from afar-

 

I'VE LEARNED

You can tell a lot about a person by the way they handle 5 things-a rainy day, the elderly, an auto accident, a traffic jam and tangled Christmas lights-

 

DID YOU KNOW

At birth, a panda is smaller than a mouse and weighs about four ounces-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How do you cast your cares on Jesus?

2-Is the Bible infallible in any way?

3-Is suffering a normal part of every Christians life?

4-If the Garden of Eden was a perfect place, why was satan there?

5-Is sin simply refusing to obey God and do and what he wills?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said   " “Do you understand what you are reading?”

Answer   Philip

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

 1 John 3:1   The Father has loved us so much that we are called children of God. And we really are his children. The reason the people in the world do not know us is that they have not known him.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, I want to give you praise that you love me for who I am-a child of God-thank you for this honor-

 

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

Wednesday January 3, 2018 thought for the day

 

 

 

 

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-There are many short cuts to failure, but no shortcuts to true success-

2-Religion does not save or transform people, only Jesus does-

3-To try to be someone else is to waste the person you were created to be-

4-People can live without gold or oil but not salt-

5-Christians are to do what salt does, heal, preserve, and bring flavor to life-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

When were motorcycles first mention in the Bible?

Answer     When Moses triumph was heard throughout the land-

 

I'VE LEARNED

The largest room in the world is the room for improvement-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The polar bear is the only bear that has hair on the soles of its feet.  This protects the animal's feet from cold and prevents slipping on the ice-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is rudeness sin?

2-Why are some prayers answered miraculously and others go unanswered?

3-Why is it that the lot of many Christians have to endure terrible suffering and sacrifice in this journey of life-

4-Have we made the christian life look too easy and overlook the real price Jesus paid for our sins?

5-Have we made it too easy to become a christian?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said   "The time is coming when I will help the families of Israel and Judah and their children and animals to grow."

Answer for today          Jeremiah  31:27

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

1 John 3:1   The Father has loved us so much that we are called children of God. And we really are his children. The reason the people in the world do not know us is that they have not known him.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

 

Father, I thank you that you are not remote but relational.  Help me to enjoy a greater intimacy with you-

 

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

Tuesday January 2, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Faith is not a spectator sport-

2-Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God-

3-Expect great things for God, attempt great things for God-

4-No one ever moved forward while chained to the past-

5-I could be a person serving an angel, or like an angel serving people-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Which prophet didn't have a father?

Answer for today    Joshua, son of nun-

 

I'VE LEARNED

If you want to be happy, focus on your health and your family-

 

DID YOU KNOW

Polar bears have more problems with overheating than they do with cold.  Even in very cold weather, they quickly overheat when they try to run-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Has the Bible been preserved down through history without error?

2-Should the Bible be interpreted word for word and literally in the English language?

3-Does truth ever change?

4-Should we look for opportunities to do good works or just wait for them to happen?

5-Is it harder to give God your money or your time?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said   "This is the voice of one who calls out “Prepare in the desert the way for the Lord.
Make a straight road in the dry lands for our God."

Answer for today     Isaiah

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

2 Corinthians 6:18    “I will be your father, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” 

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, I thank you that you've called me to be your adopted son.  Help me to build my identity on this wonderful honor-

 

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

Monday January 1, 2018 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Racism is evil-

2-Good people don't go to heaven, forgiven people do-

3-You can be too big for God to use, but you can never be too small-

4-Circumstances are often beyond your choice, but you can choose to be cheerful-

5-You haven't seen the half of all the wonders that are still out there-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

What time of day was Adam born?

Answer--A little before eve-

 

I'VE LEARNED

True love is neither physical or romantic.  It is an acceptance of all that is, has been, will be or will not be-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The most carnivorous of all bears is the polar bear.  Its diet consists almost entirely of seals and fish-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Could just Noah's part of the world have been flooded and not the entire earth?

2-How did the food last so long and not spoil while all were on the ark?

3-Is there a difference in blessing and anointing?

4-What did carnivores eat while on the ark?

5-The calendar as been changed many times in history, so when was the crucifixion and resurrection?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said   "“Lord, did you tell this story to us or to all people?”

Answer for today     Peter

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

2 Corinthians 6:18   I will be your father, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

Father, thank you for your invitation to know you as father.  With all my heart I say yes-

 

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 31, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Lies destroy lives-

2-The money you spend should not be a badge of your success-

3-Truth does not change no matter how much you wish it would or what you do to obscure it-

4-The absence of fear is a greater blessing than the absence of want-

5-Other peoples feelings do not determine your value-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

When was the first baseball game played?

Answer--Adam and Eve played in the big-inning-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Every day you should reach out and touch someone-holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The grizzly bear is capable of running as fast as the average horse-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How did animals that were natural enemies get along on the ark?

2-Did all animals on the ark eat while the ark was floating?

3-If the flesh eating animals on the ark ate while it was floating, what did they eat?

4- Were some animals or birds kept on the ark as food for other creatures while floating in the ark?

5-Were all creatures given their own space on the ark or did they all intermingle?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said  "Sing to the Lord, because he is worthy of great honor;
He has thrown the horse and its rider into the sea.”

Answer for today     Miriam

 

SCRIPTURE OR TODAY

Mark 13:30-31   I tell you the truth, all these things will happen while the people of this time are still living. ³¹ Earth and sky will be destroyed, but the words I have said will never be destroyed.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, thank you for sustaining me moment by moment in this life-

 

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

Saturday December 30, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-What may be your right may not necessarily be the right thing to do-

2-If our happiness is in the "when" and "ifs" we miss out on the joys and blessings of the "here and nows"-

3-Existing and living are not the same-

4-If you live in yesterday you will never be able to get to where you want to be tomorrow-

5-When you have nothing to worry about, you worry about nothing-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

Research has determined that the shelf life of fruit cake is longer than the shelf-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Even though I have pains, I don't have to be one-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The Kodiak can weigh up to five hundred pounds more than any other kind of bear-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What tools would Noah have had available to build the ark?

2-How did Noah know how to build the ark's interiors since he didn't know how many creatures would be coming?

3-How was all the food and water provided for all the humans and creatures on  the ark?

4-How was it possible to provide all the water necessary in the ark for the trip prior to leaving?

5-Was building the ark Noah's full time job after receiving God's instruction?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said   "Israel, you are blessed! No one else is like you,
 Because you are a people saved by the Lord.
He is your shield and helper, Your glorious sword.
Your enemies will be afraid of you, and you will walk all over their holy places.”

Answer for today        Moses

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Matthew  13:23   But what is the seed that fell on the good ground? That seed is like the person who hears the teaching and understands it. That person grows and produces fruit, sometimes a hundred times more, sometimes sixty times more, and sometimes thirty times more.”

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, break my hard heart so it will be good ground for the seeds of your Word to grow and produce a harvest for your kingdom-

 

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 29, 2017 thought for the day

 

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God can never take the wrong path-

2-God can never say the wrong thing-

3-God can never give the wrong advice-

4-God can never provide an incomplete salvation-

5-God can never forgive the unconfessed sin-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT

A tour of duty lasts a lifetime-

 

I'VE LEARNED

Every time I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision-

 

DID YOU KNOW

The Kodiak grizzly bear is the world's largest meat eating animal living on land-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Would Mary have had a normal pregnancy?

2-Would Mary need to have been sinless (holy) to birth the baby Jesus?

3-For who is it easier to believe in Jesus, the educated or the uneducated?

4-Would the creatures of the sea have been destroyed in the great flood?

5-Would all vegetation have been destroyed in the great flood?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who said   "I correct and punish those whom I love. So be eager to do right and change your hearts and lives."

Answer for today       Jesus

 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Matthew 12:32-37   Anyone who speaks against the Son of Man can be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, now or in the future.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

 

 

Father, let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart  be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer-

 

 

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