Friday April 17, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Actions speak louder than words but inaction speaks even louder than words-

2-All the benefits of money are temporal, all the risks are eternal.

3-You cannot buy happiness but God gives it away-

4-Great people are not immune to difficult times-

5-You don’t have to be an angel to be a saint-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana-

I’VE LEARNED

It is the only fruit or vegetable that is never sold frozen, canned, processed, cooked  or in any form but fresh.  What is it?

DID YOU KNOW

What is the 3^rd color of the rainbow

Answer for today      Yellow

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Should the Lord’s prayer be recited or used as a pattern for the variety of elements that should be included when we pray?

2-How do you get a “faith filled life”?

3-What is the greatest prayer motivator?

4-Are answers to prayer conditional?

5-How do we “practice the presence of God”?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who did Paul say had known the Scriptures from his infancy?

Answer for today     Timothy  2 Timothy 3:15

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY

The teaching about the cross is foolishness to those who are being lost, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.    1 Corinthians 1:18 NCV

PRAYER

Father, everyone has problems and Jesus wants to help us face ours

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

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

Thursday April 16, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You need to be open to the same truth as you are trying to proclaim-

2-Mercy is God’s ministry to the miserable-

3-For the Christian, servanthood should be the ultimate goal they strive for-

4-God knows even before I ask-

5-Our forgiveness should  be as swift as our discipline is severe-

STRANGE THOUGHT

A will is a dead giveaway-

I’VE LEARNED

There are 7 ways a baseball player can legally reach first base without getting a hit.  What are they?

1-Batter hit by pitch, 2-passed ball, 3-catcher interference, 4-Catcher drops third strike, 5-fielders choice, 6-designated pinch runner, 7-base on balls (a walk)

DID YOU KNOW

What is the 2^nd color of the rainbow

Answer for today—orange

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What was the purpose of Jesus’s baptism?

2-More than once scripture says “the heavens were open” What was this like?

3-Did God the father speak audibly to Jesus each and every day he was on earth?

4-After Jesus’ baptism, why did God lead him into the desert to be tempted by satan?

5-Should we feel guilty about our blessings when others have lost everything?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What judge of Israel sacrificed his daughter?

Answer for today        Jephthah      Judges  11:30-40

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Do not owe people anything, except always owe love to each other, because the person who loves others has obeyed all the law.     Romans 13:8 NCV

PRAYER

Father, I want to live the kind of passionate and purposeful life that is possible only when the risen Christ lives in me-

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

Wednesday April 15, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Sorrow increases the hearts capacity for  joy-

2-Laughter is God’s hand on the shoulder of a troubled world-

3-Sincerity alone does not make something right-

4-Full repentance brings full forgiveness-

5-Partial obedience is disobedience-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Where are the lakes that are referred to in the “Los Angeles Lakers”?

I’VE LEARNED

Minnesota-The team was originally known as the Minneapolis Lakers before moving to Los Angeles-

DID YOU KNOW

What is the first color of the rainbow?

Answer for today----red

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Would Joseph or Mary ever had to discipline Jesus?

2-If Jesus was truly God, why did he have to get the normal Jewish boy religious training?

3-Did Jesus have a Barmitsa?

4-Would Jesus have related to Joseph as his father?

5-Jesus was baptized as an adult.  Should we do the same?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What Old Testament man almost sacrificed his beloved son?

Answer for today       Abraham    Genesis 22

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

This is also why you pay taxes. Rulers are working for God and give their time to their work. Pay everyone, then, what you owe. If you owe any kind of tax, pay it. Show respect and honor to them all.

Romans 13:6-7 NCV

PRAYER

Father, we will not withhold anything from you. Give us the discipline to honor you with the first fruits of our labor-

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

Tuesday April 14, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-We cannot control the wind, but we can adjust our sails-

2-Laughter often hides the tears that only God can see-

3-If you refuse to accept anything but the best, you get it more often-

4-When the cross is lifted high, even the arrogant are brought low-

5-There is no sacrifice in the will of God-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Why do we swear on a Bible in court when the 10 commandments cannot be displayed on the wall?

I’VE LEARNED

There are 14 punctuation marks in English grammar-

How many can you name? 1-period, 2-comma, 3-colon, 4-semicolon, 5-dash, 6-hyphen,7-apostrophe, 8-question mark, 9-exclamation point, 10-quotation marks, 11-brackets, 12-parenthesis, 13-braces, 14-ellipses-

DID YOU KNOW

Name one child of the seven children of Baron von Trapp of the Sound of Music fame-

Answer for today       Gretl

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Jesus have nieces and nephews?

2-How many of Jesus’s siblings believed he was the Messiah and were his followers?

3-Did Jesus have a normal childhood?

4-What name would his parents have called Jesus?

5-How would earthly parents raise the perfect son of God in an imperfect household?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What judge of Israel had 40 sons and 30 grandsons?

Answer for today       Abdon      Judges 12:13-14

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Now, brothers and sisters, I want you to remember the Good News I brought to you. You received this Good News and continue strong in it. I passed on to you what I received, of which this was most important: that Christ died for our sins, as the Scriptures say; that he was buried and was raised to life on the third day as the Scriptures say;             1 Corinthians 15:1, 3-4 NCV

PRAYER

Father, cheating is often the result of not trusting you to provide what we need. Help us to handle our financial dealings with honesty and humility, knowing that honoring you should be  our highest priority.

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

Monday April 13, 2020 thought for the day-from jasper

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Look through not at-

2-What we worry about becomes our master-

3-When God displays his power its flows through weakness-

4-When we model the  death of Jesus, others see his life-

5-Grace is based on forgiveness not probation-

STRANGE THOUGHTS

Wrinkles are something other people have, you have character lines-

I’VE LEARNED

Only three words in standard English begin with the letter “dw”, what are they?

Answer for today     Dwarf dwell dwindle

DID YOU KNOW

Name one child of the seven children of Baron Von Trapp of the Sound of Music fame

Answer for today—Marta

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What does scripture mean saying “take up your cross daily”?

2-The Bible has only one story of Jesus childhood of his family going to Jerusalem for the Passover and being left behind by accident when his family left to returns home.  Why was no other story ever mentioned about Jesus’ childhood?

3-After Jesus started his ministry, did he ever return home to see his family?

4-Was all of Jesus family at his crucifixion?

5-When all of Joseph and Mary’s children were adults did they ever have family gatherings?

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to Deuteronomy, what must be done, to a rebellious son who will not submit to discipline/

Answer for today?   He must be stoned      21:18-21

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY 

Everyone has sinned and fallen short of God’s glorious standard, and all need to be made right with God by his grace, which is a free gift. They need to be made free from sin through Jesus Christ.

Romans 3:23-24 NCV

PRAYER

Father, may we use any financial blessings for your glory, knowing that every good and perfect gifts comes from your hand-

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 April 11, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Do those things with a smile that you have to do anyway-

2-Praise given to us should  be deflated back to God-

3-You don’t talk love, you  live love-

4-You will never stub your toe by standing still-

5-Repentance doesn’t save you but you can’t be saved without it-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Yawn is an honest opinion openly expressed-

I’VE LEARNED

What fruit has it’s seeds on the outside?

Answer for today        strawberry

DID YOU KNOW

Name one child of the seven children of Baron Von Trapp of the Sound of Music fame-

Answer for today       Kurt

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Is God’s grace reasonable or unreasonable?

2-What did Jesus mean saying “my mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice”?

3-Why did Jesus ask the woman who touched the edge of his cloak to identify herself?  Did he not know?

4-Was Peter the only disciple who truly knew Jesus was the Messiah?

5-Did Jesus’ mother Mary ever talk to any of the disciples about Jesus miraculous birth and angelic visitation?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What prophet talks about children dishonoring their parents, so that a man’s enemies are in his own household-

Answer for today      Micah  7:6

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Christ carried our sins in his body on the cross so we would stop living for sin and start living for what is right. And you are healed because of his wounds.        1 Peter 2:24 NCV

PRAYER

Father, it is a privilege to be a part of the work you are doing both locally and around the world-

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 April 10, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Have a dream bigger than your fear of failure-

2-Failure is the path of least persistence-

3-Feed your faith and before you know it, your doubts will starve to death-

4-Where there is love in the home, there is joy in the home-

5-God will not look you over for medals, degrees or diplomas, but for scars-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Tomorrow is one of the greatest labor saving devices of today-

I’VE LEARNED

Name the only sport in which the ball is always in possession of the team on defense and the offensive team can score without touching the ball-

Answer for today     baseball

DID YOU KNOW

Name one child of the seven children of Baron Von Trapp of the sound of music fame

Answer for today      Brigitta

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Would Jesus have had a traceable DNA?       

2-When Jesus was a child, would other children have teased him about being the Messiah?  What about when he was a teenager?

3-When did Jesus receive his divine miracle power?  Did he have it as a child or teenager?

4-Where does the term “accept Jesus into your heart” come from?

5-Where in the Bible is the “sinners prayer”?

BIBLE TRIVIA

According to the Law, what is the penalty for anyone who attacks  his mother or father?

Answer for today       Death      Exodus  21:15

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

When we were unable to help ourselves, at the right time, Christ died for us, although we were living against God. Very few people will die to save the life of someone else. Although perhaps for a good person someone might possibly die. But God shows his great love for us in this way: Christ died for us while we were still sinners.                                             Romans 5:6-8 NCV

PRAYER

Father,  Jesus gave his all for us, dare we do anything less for him?

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

 

Thursday April 9, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY-

1-When you no longer burn with love, others will die of the cold-

2-Prayer is the key to heaven but faith unlocks the door-

3-What occupies your mind controls you-

4-To have faith you must look to the future not to the past-
5-Failure is taking the wrong attitude toward a setback—

STRANGE THOUGHT

Toothache is the pain that drives you into extraction-

I’VE LEARNED

Of all vegetables, only two can live to produce on their own for several growing seasons, all other vegetables must be planted every year.  What are they?

Answer    Asparagus and rhubarb     

DID YOU KNOW

Name one child of the seven children of Baron Von Trapp of the sound of music fame

Answer for today      Louisa

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When life tumbles in, what then?

2-What is “spirit filled living”?

3-Is this a true statement “God will never give you more than you can bear”?

4-Nothing in scripture talks about Jesus relationship with Mary’s other children.  Why not?

5-Did Mary tell her children that their brother Jesus was the Messiah?  If not, who did tell them?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What prophet named his sons  Maher-shalal -hash-baz and Shear-jashub

Answer for today        Isaiah     7:3; 8:1-4

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

The Son reflects the glory of God and shows exactly what God is like. He holds everything together with his powerful word. When the Son made people clean from their sins, he sat down at the right side of God, the Great One in heaven.             Hebrews 1:3 NCV

PRAYER

Father, give us the discipline to seek and obey your will-

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

Wednesday April 8, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-It is better to die for the right than to live for the wrong-

2-It is not a sacrifice for a good man to do right-

3-God is always looking for those who will keep the light on-

4-God loves you anyway-

5-You did not chose Jesus, he has chosen you and you simply responded-

STRANGE THOUGHT

A secret is something you tell to one person at a time-

I’VE LEARNED

What famous North American landscape is constantly moving backward?

Answer for today-Niagara falls

DID YOU KNOW

Name one child of the seven children of Baron Von Trapp of the Sound of Music fame

Answer for today     Friedrich

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Did Jesus ever sing?

2-Did Jesus have a close personal friend?

3-Did Jesus play an instrument?

4-Would Jesus have liked classical music, southern Gospel music, etc?

5-Did Mary sing to Baby Jesus?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What book mentions how wonderful grandchildren are?

Answer for today      Proverbs 17:6

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

While we were God’s enemies, he made us his friends through the death of his Son. Surely, now that we are his friends, he will save us through his Son’s life.           Romans 5:10 NCV

PRAYER

Father, help us to always and only boast 

in your work on the cross and point others to the salvation found in it-

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

Tuesday April 7, 2020 thought for today

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-A man is known by the company he does not keep-

2-Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned-

3-Be what you wish others to become-

4-Your home and possessions should be consistent with your Christian title of servant-

5-Opportunities are seldom labeled as such-

STRANGE THOUGHT

A raisin is a grape with a sunburn

I’VE LEARNED

There is one “sport” in which neither the spectators nor the participants know the score or the leader until the contest ends.  What is it?

Answer for today –boxing

DID YOU KNOW

Name one  child of the seven children of Baron von Trapp of the Sound of music fame-

Answer-Liesel

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What does the Bible mean saying “God raises up evil”?

2-What is it that the Bible calls the “second death”?

3-Do you know anyone who received Jesus as Savior that regretted it?

4-What is the “sacrifice of praise”?

5-What does the Bible mean saying “to glory in the cross”?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What Psalm says that children are like arrows in the hands of a warrior?

Answer for today         127:4

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

I was put to death on the cross with Christ, and I do not live anymore—it is Christ who lives in me. I still live in my body, but I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave himself to save me.

Galatians 2:20 NCV

PRAYER

Father, help us to fully embrace and live out the message of the cross-

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 April 5, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The way we are facing has a lot to do with  our  destination-

2-It is wrong to be obnoxiously right-

3-It is not a great faith we need but a faith in a great God-

4-Our efficiency without God’s sufficiency is only deficiency-

5-No one is unpromising to God-

STRANGE THOUGHT

A mosquito is an insect that makes you like flies better-

I’VE LEARNED

“No” is a complete sentence-

DID YOU KNOW

What is the size of a Concert Grand piano—eight feet, eleven inches or longer-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What was the book of “Joshar” and why wasn’t it included in the Bible as Scripture?

2-Why do Christians say that Jesus lives in their heart when it is the Holy Spirit that does so?

3-Is the death of a Christian a “homegoing” or a “homecoming?

4-Does the number 12 carry a spiritual significance

5-Why are the Minor prophets of the Old Testament called that?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who made a little coat for her son every year when she went to offer the annual sacrifice?

Answer for today      Hannah    1 Samuel 2:19

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

The love of Christ controls us, because we know that One died for all, so all have died. Christ died for all so that those who live would not continue to live for themselves. He died for them and was raised from the dead so that they would live for him.          2 Corinthians 5:14-15 NCV

PRAYER

Father, you have taught us what truly matters in this life.  Help us to follow your example in our daily lives-

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