Monday June 17, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
1-Even if you are on the right track, you won’t get anywhere if you just sit there-
2-No one knows of your honesty unless you leave them some samples-
3-Contentment comes not from greater wealth but from fewer wants-
4-Love reduces friction to a faction-
5-Do what you can where you are with what you have-

STRANGE THOUGHT
How many pieces of fruit did Adam and Eve eat in the Garden of Eden?
Answer-8938-Eve 814 Adam and  Adam 8124 Eve-

I’VE LEARNED
The less you associate with some people, the more your life will improve-

DID YOU KNOW
If you were ejected into space, you would explode before you suffocated because there is no air pressure-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW
1-If casting lots were used in Jesus’ day to determine Gods will why don’t we use it today?
2-Why are there conflicting descriptions of Judas’ death?
3-Was hanging used as a form of execution in Jesus’ day? 
4-What were urim and thummin and how were thy used?
5-Why did Judas choose to hang himself instead of some other method?

BIBLE TRIVIA
What Israelite city was built by Omri as his capital?
Answer for today     Samaria        1 Kings 16:23-24  In the thirty and first year of Asa king of Judah began Omri to reign over Israel, twelve years; six years reigned he in Tirzah. And he bought the hill of Samaria from Shemer for two talents of silver, and built on the hill, and called the name of the city which he built after the name of Shemer, owner of the hill, Samaria.

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY
Sing unto God, sing praises to His name! Extol Him that rides upon the heavens by His name Jehovah; and rejoice before Him. A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in His holy habitation.                          Psalm 68:4-5 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, thank you for the comfort I find in your promises-

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-

Friday June 7, thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The seed of wrong doing may be sown in secret but the harvest cannot be concealed-

2-In God’s book of remembrance, “faithful” and “famous” are the same word-

3-Remembering who you are will affect what you are-

4-They who love much does much-

5-Real love is helping someone for Jesus’ sake who can never return the favor-

STRANGE THOUGHT

How many pieces of fruit did Adam and Eve eat in the Garden of Eden ?

Answer  893-Eve 81 and Adam 812 –

I’VE LEARNED

You become like those whom you closely associate for the good and bad-

DID YOU KNOW

There is now 841.6 pounds of the moon on the earth.  That is the amount of rock  and soil brought back by American astronauts on their six trips  there- 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why wasn’t the exact location of Jesus’ burial tomb given in the Bible? 

2-Is it possible that the Shroud of Turin is the burial cloth of Jesus ?

3-Did Judas die from a hanging or from a fall?

4-What was “casting lots” and how was it done in Jesus’ day?

5-Why were casting lots used to determine God’s will?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What famous city had Nebuchadnezzar as a ruler?  

Answer for today      Babylon      2 Kings 25

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever Thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, Thou art God. For a thousand years in Thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night.               Psalm 90:2,4 KJ21

Prayer

Father, thank you for your mighty Word and for its power against our enemy-

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

Thursday June 6, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

1-God loves you whether you like it or not-

2-God loves you whether you want him to or not-

3-When you help someone up a hill you get nearer to the top yourself-

4-Whatever you depend on in your life will control you-

5-The seed of wrong doing may be sown in secret but the harvest cannot be concealed-

STRANGE THOUGHT

How many pieces of fruit did Adam and Eve eat in the Garden of Eden?

Answer-163-Eve 81 and Adam 82

I’VE LEARNED

A mirror reflects a person’s face but what they are really like is shown by the kind of friends they chose-

DID YOU KNOW

Each day, four and a half pounds of sunlight strike the earth-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When did the two criminals crucified with Jesus die?

2-Did the two crucified criminals with Jesus have anyone mourning their death?

3-What was the “gall” that was offered in a wine drink to Jesus while on the cross?

4-Why did Pilate refuse to change the wording on the sign about Jesus at his crucifixion?

5-Would Jesus’ burial tomb have been used over?

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what city did Paul address some of the most brilliant men of his time?

Answer for today        Athens     Acts 17

SCRIPTURE

that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth and length and depth and height, and to know the love of Christ, which surpasses knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God.                           Ephesians 3:17-19 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, I am humbled and grateful as I think about the mercy and grace and love shown me in Jesus

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

Wednesday June 5, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-At the heart of every happy family is a grandparents love-

2-If you do not understand my silence, you will not understand my words-

3-Hearing the word of God is nothing, receiving it is everything-

4-Dieters don’t need will power, they need want power-

5-Life outlined with prayer is less likely to unravel-

STRANGE THOUGHT

How many pieces of fruit did Adam and Eve eat in the Garden of Eden?

Answer-90-Eve 8 and Adam 82-

I’VE LEARNED

If you run with wolves you will learn to howl, but if you fly with eagles you will learn how to soar to great heights-

DID YOU KNOW

On takeoff, an Apollo spacecraft develops more power than all the cars in Britain put together-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why was Jesus crucified at Golgotha?

2-What finally caused Jesus death on the cross?

3-Were all crucified criminals scourged?

4-How long did it normally take for death to occur in a crucifixion?

5-Were the Jews and the authorities surprised that Jesus’ death came so soon?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What seaport in Asia did Paul walk to from Troas?

Answer for today       Assos       Acts 20:13-14   And we went ahead to the ship and sailed for Assos, there intending to take aboard Paul; for so had he arranged, intending himself to go on foot.

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Therefore comfort yourselves together and edify one another, even as also ye do.

         1 Thessalonians 5:11 KJ21

Father, I take for granted the powerful weapon of prayer.  Forgive me and give me the passion for fighting for the lost and against satan and his lies-

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

Tuesday June 4, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Don’t punish in anger, discipline in love-

2-Don’t be a nit picker, be a plank puller-

3-Listen to others as you would have them listen to you-

4-Nothing is worth more than a mother’s love-except God’s love-

5-We can only give to others what we ourselves have-

STRANGE THOUGHT

How many pieces of fruit did Adam and Eve eat in the Garden of Eden?

Answer-16-Eve 8 and Adam 8 also-

I’VE LEARNED

SHOW me who your best friends are and I will tell you who you are-

DID YOU KNOW

A 150 pound adult on earth would weigh 250 tons on the sun-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-After Jesus rejection in Nazareth, did he ever return there?

2-With all the miracles Jesus did, why weren’t more people wanting to follow him?

3-Why is there no record of the exact date of Jesus’ crucifixion?

4-Pilate and the Jews hated each other, so why would he agree to their demands Jesus be crucified?

5-Could Jesus’ cross  have been used in a prior crucifixion or in a later one?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What city was the birth place of both David and Jesus?

Answer for today      Bethlehem 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Thine, O Lord, is the greatness, and the power and the glory, and the victory and the majesty; for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is Thine. Thine is the kingdom, O Lord, and Thou art exalted as head above all.                                    1 Chronicles 29:11 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, show me the lions lurking in my life that I don’t see.  Thank you Lion of Judah, that satan is no match for you-

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

Monday June 3, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Being understanding is more important than being right-

2-Pain is inevitable, misery is optional-

3-You can not unscramble eggs-

4-Love is not love until you give it away-

5-Winners aren’t quitters and quitters aren’t winners-

STRANGE THOUGHT

How many pieces of fruit did Adam and Eve eat in the Garden of Eden?

Answer  10-Adam 8 and Eve ate 2-

I’VE LEARNED

It is better to be alone than in the wrong company-

DID YOU KNOW

A teaspoonful of neutron star material would weigh 110 million tons?

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Would the wise men have stayed in places along the way to rest, feed their animals, get supplies, etc.?

2-Did the wise men go across the dessert or go around it?

3-Why did people put palm branches on the road ahead of Jesus riding into Jerusalem?

4-Why was Herod the Great called that?

5-Why did Jesus chose Capernaum to live in?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What city was the site of Jacob’s famous dream?

Answer for today    Bethel       Genesis 28:10-22

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

A soft answer turns away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger.     Proverbs 15:1 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, thank you for the privilege of being able to draw near to you-

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-

Saturday June 1, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God created you for accomplishment-endowed you with the seeds of greatness-why settle for less-

2-I am loved, I can risk loving you-

3-God’s presence does not mean the storm is over-

4-Forgiveness is not based on trust but on love-

5-There is no other word for grace than amazing-

STRANGE THOUGHT

How many pieces of fruit did Adam and Eve eat in the Garden of Eden?

Answer-1

I’VE LEARNED

There are only four words in the English language that begin with dw-dwell, dwarf, dwindle, dwelling-

DID YOU KNOW

The largest known mountain in the solar system is on Mars and is called Olympus Mons.  Its is a volcano three times the height of Everest-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Isn’t it likely that the wise men traveled in a caravan for safety purposes instead of alone?

2-How big a group of people went along with the wise men on their trip?

3-Why did men of a different culture want to pay homage to a Jewish baby?

4-Was the star a part of a miraculous event separate from natural phenomena?

5-What route did the wise men take to get to Bethlehem?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What city was home  to Mary, Martha, and Lazarus?

Answer for today      Bethany       John 11

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

And I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down from God out of Heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice out of Heaven, saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them; and they shall be His people, and God Himself shall be with them and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away.”  Revelation 21: 2-4 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, thank you that I don’t face the deceiver on my own.  By the power of your Spirit keep me strong in your truth-

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

Friday May 31, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Don’t be afraid to take a big step-remember, you can’t cross a chasm in two little jumps-

2-If you want children to improve, let them hear the nice things you say about them to others-

3-Want to be a good conversationalist—be a good listener-

4-Lord, help me to trust you with all the changes that are taking place in my life-

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

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why was Solomon the wisest man in the Bible?

Answer-He had so many wives to advise him-

I’VE LEARNED

Gratitude silences the grumps-

DID YOU KNOW

The strongest surface winds in the solar system are found on Neptune, where they have been measured at fifteen hundred miles per hour-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did the wise men know how long a journey they would have to take?

2-Were the wise men wealthy?

3-How did the wise men know the star meant a baby was born?

4-Isn’t it rather mysterious that the wise men would go on a long journey, not knowing where they were going or how long they would be gone?

5-Would additional people have joined the wise men along the way in their journey to see baby Jesus?

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what Greek city did Silas and timothy stay while Paul went on to Athens?

Answer     Berea     Acts 17:10-14     And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea, who arriving there, went into the synagogue of the Jews.¹¹ These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the Word with al readiness of mind and searched the Scriptures daily to see whether those things were so.¹² Therefore many of them believed, also honorable women who were Greeks, and of men not a few.¹³ But when the Jews of Thessalonica became aware that the Word of God was preached by Paul at Berea, they came there also and stirred up the people.¹⁴ And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go down to the sea, but Silas and Timothy remained there still.

SCRIPTURE

For the Lord Himself shall descend from Heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God; and the dead in Christ shall rise first; then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so shall we ever be with the Lord.                  1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, enable me to be strong in the grace you provide me-

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

Thursday May 30, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-12 words that hold a marriage together—I am wrong, I am sorry, please forgive me, I love you-

2-We are healed through brokenness-

3-Love heals people, both the ones who receive it  and those who give it-

4-No one can make you feel inferior without your consent-

5-If there is love, it is by choice-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Who was the most successful physician in the Bible?

Answer-Job for he had the most patience-

I’VE LEARNED

Never spend your money before you have it-

DID YOU KNOW

Every year the earth becomes about twelve tons heavier because of meteorites landing-

5 Things I want to know

1-How did the wise men follow a star when it appeared stationery?

2-Did anyone else follow the star besides the wise men?

3-What was it about the star that was unusual and different?

4-Why did the star mean good tidings to the wise men?

5-How did the wise men know where they would go?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What city is usually mentioned as the southern limit of Israel?

Answer for today       Beersheba

SCRIPTURE 

In God I will praise His word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.

Psalm 56:4 KJ21

PRAYER

Father, only life experience will teach me in my heart of hearts that your grace truly is sufficient for me-

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

Wednesday 29, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-We really don’t know what kind of people we are until our cup spills over-

2-Children are like wet cement-whatever falls on them leaves an impression-

3-The hours that make us happy make us wise-

4-I find the harder I work the more luck I have-

5-All choices have their consequences-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why do the unemployed get excited looking through the Bible?

Answer – They think they have found a job-

I’VE LEARNED

There is nothing more powerful than words meant to hurt-

DID YOU KNOW

A cat’s jaws cannot move sideways-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How long had the Holy Family traveled to get to Bethlehem?

2-Why did the Holy Family leave for Bethlehem if Mary as so close to giving birth?

3-Why didn’t the star lead the wise men directly to baby Jesus in Bethlehem?

4-Were the wise men really astrologers?

5-Why did the wise men feel compelled to follow a star?

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what Italian city was Paul met by Christians from Rome?

Answer for today      Appii     Acts 28:15    And from thence, when the brethren heard of us, they came to meet us as far as the Appii Forum and The Three Taverns. When Paul saw them, he thanked God and took courage.

SCRIPTURE

But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear Him, and His righteousness unto children’s children, to such as keep His covenant, and to those that remember His commandments to do them.

                                                                                Psalm 103:17-18 KJ21

PRAYER

Father show me my disobedience so I may change my ways, and help me understand good from your perspective, that I may see in my life evidence of your faithful and wise love for me-

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

Tuesday May 28, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God expresses his love through people-

2-Forgiveness is the fragrance that the trampled flower gives back to the foot that trampled it-

3-Your faith should not stand in the wisdom of man but in the power of God-

4-Anger will eventually turn into self pity-

5-Low self esteem and arrogant pride will always go hand in hand-

STRANGE THOUGHT

What was Daniel’s nickname?

Answer-Lion heart-

I’VE LEARNED

If you want to fly, you must give up the ground you are standing on-

DID YOU KNOW

A cat has thirty two muscles in each ear-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Why would Mary have been willing to have strangers come to recognize Jesus birth?

2-How soon after Jesus birth did the shepherds and wise men come to see Jesus?

3-How long did Joseph, Mary and Jesus stay in the animal place?

4-Where did Joseph, Mary and Jesus live in Bethlehem?

5-Did Joseph, Mary and Jesus ever register for the census in Bethlehem?

BIBLE TRIVIA

In what city were the followers of Jesus first called Christians?

Answer for today       Antioch of Syria        Acts 11:26  And it came to pass that for a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught many people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.

SCRIPTURE

Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep    Romans 12:15 KJ21

PRAYER

       

Father, teach me to live in the reality that you, the God of grace and love, are with me always-                                                                                                                                                                                                                        I WISH  YOU A DAY FILLED WITH LOVE, LAUGHTER, FORGIVENESS AND THANKSGIVING-  

Monday May 27, 2019 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The saddest words ever said are “It might have been” or “Why didn’t I” or “I wish I had of”-

2-Things you don’t treasure much are not hard to give up-

3-You can’t feed people who are not hungry-

4-Nothing is ever lost through courtesy-

5-When you are at peace with yourself anyplace is home-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why was Lot’s wife turned into a pillar of salt?

Answer    She was dissatisfied with her lot-

I’VE LEARNED

Satan doesn’t come dressed in a red cape and pointy horns.  He comes as everything you ever wished for.  Pray for wisdom and discernment-

DID YOU KNOW

Cats have five pads on their front feet and only four on their back feet-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Would Mary have had an easier birth with Jesus than with her other children later?

2-Would Jesus have been made fun of by other children who knew Joseph was not Jesus’ birth father or at least have considered him an illegitimate child? 

3-Would Jesus have been born in an animal shelter that was like a shed, in a cave, or in a stable under a home?

4-Would the manger have been a wooden trough or one made from stone?

5-How many shepherds came to view baby Jesus?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What Pisidian city was visited by Paul and Barnabas on the first missionary journey?

Answer for today       Antioch       Acts  13:14   But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day and sat down. 

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the Gospel of the grace of God.                          Acts 20:24 KJ21

PRAYER

FATHER, thank you for having Jesus pay the price for my sin and thereby sharing with me the riches of eternity with you and Him-

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-