Wednesday May 27, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-You need to learn from your past, not be a prisoner to it-

2-If what you are doing isn’t working, it  is time you did something else-

3-When you are in pain, it is not always wise to follow your gut instincts-

4-The dawn of a new day comes after the darkest part of the night-

5-Your attitude determines your behavior-

STRANGE THOUGHT

The winter of 1932 was so cold that Niagara Falls froze completely solid-

I’VE LEARNED

Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful-

DID YOU KNOW

What is the 4^th corporal works of mercy

Answer for today      to cloth the naked

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Who was the first Gentile Christian believer?

2-Are Jewish people who accept Jesus as the Messiah, Christians or Messianic Jews?

3-Was Mary or Joseph , the parents of Jesus  ever baptized?

4-Did Jesus ever baptize his disciples?

5-Was Jesus’ mother Mary, the mother of his siblings or were they Joseph’s children from an earlier marriage?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who became a widow because of King David’s lust?

Answer for today       Bathsheba      2 Samuel  11:26

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Acts 20:24  NIV
However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.

PRAYER

Father, we can stand before you only because of what Jesus did-

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

Tuesday May 26, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-God made everything with a pattern  and a  purpose-

2-All sorts of things are possible but not all possible things are equally probable-

3-There is no Christianity without the resurrection-

4-The key to a good marriage is not communication but compromise-

5-To help yourself you have to be yourself-

STRANGE THOUGHT

The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue-

I’VE LEARNED

Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick-

DID YOU KNOW

What is the 3^rd corporal works of mercy?

Answer for today     to give drink to the thirsty

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-How many people did the apostles raise from the dead?

2-Were all the disciples given the gift of healing to use when Jesus was gone?

3-Where was the first non Jewish Christian church?

4-What are the titles used for Jesus followers?

5-Gentiles never were expecting a Messiah, so why would they have become followers and believers in Jesus?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What book of the old testament is named for a famous widow who became an ancestress of David?

Answer for today          Ruth

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

God did not send his Son into the world to judge the world guilty, but to save the world through him.          John 3:17 

PRAYER

Father, help us to trust you when we don’t understand why certain things happen.

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

Monday May 25, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY-

1-The church is a work in progress-

2-Sow little reap little, sow much reap much

3-Your harvest is in direct proportion to what you sow-

4-You reap what you sow even if you don’t know what you are sowing-

5-If you don’t like your harvest, change your seed-

STRANGE THOUGHT

The sentence “the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog” uses every letter of the alphabet-

I’VE LEARNED

However good or bad a situation, it will change-

DID YOU KNOW

What is the 2nd corporal works of mercy

Answer for today     to feed the hungry

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-In scripture what does the word “flesh” mean?

2-What do I really value?

3-What is beauty?

4-Do the numbers 3, 7, 12, 40 have special meaning in the Bible

5-What city in existence  today has the longest continua’s existence ? 

BIBLE TRIVIA

What lying woman was a widow for only about three hours?

Answer for today    Sapphira    she conspired with her husband Ananias to lie to Peter  Acts 5:5-10

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY   

   My dear brothers and sisters, always be willing to listen and slow to speak. Do not become angry easily,

James 1:19 NCV

PRAYER

Father, what a comfort to know that you see us in both our trials and our triumphs.   May  all we say and do be pleasing in your sight and bring glory to your name-

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 May 24, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Faithfulness is the measuring rod of being a Christian-

2-Humility is not weakness but rather strength-

3-A good attitude is more important than talents, status, or education-

4-Your attitude is a prophet of your future-

5-The church is a work in progress-

STRANGE THOUGHT

The name “Wendy” was made up for the book Peter Pan.  There never was a recorded Wendy before-

I’VE LEARNED

Time can heal almost everything. Give time, time-

DID YOU KNOW

What is the 1^st corporal works of mercy?

Answer for today       to tend the sick

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is the answer to all the terrible suffering in the world?

2-What does the Christian do with all the brokenness in their life?

3-Why did the Roman soldiers need nails to keep him on the cross?

4-If our bodies are a temple  of the Holy Spirit, how can our bodies have illness?

5-Does the Holy Spirit inhabit any place that is not holy?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who probably left more widows than anyone else?

Answer for today       Solomon, since he had 700 wives    1 Kings 11:3

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Love each other like brothers and sisters. Give each other more honor than you want for yourselves        Romans 12:10 

PRAYER

Because of our faith in Jesus, we have joy, peace, and hope available to us, no matter what earthly trials we encounter-

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

Sunday May 24, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-Faithfulness is the measuring rod of being a Christian-

2-Humility is not weakness but rather strength-

3-A good attitude is more important than talents, status, or education-

4-Your attitude is a prophet of your future-

5-The church is a work in progress-

STRANGE THOUGHT

The name “Wendy” was made up for the book Peter Pan.  There never was a recorded Wendy before-

I’VE LEARNED

Time can heal almost everything. Give time, time-

DID YOU KNOW

What is the 1^st corporal works of mercy?

Answer for today       to tend the sick

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-What is the answer to all the terrible suffering in the world?

2-What does the Christian do with all the brokenness in their life?

3-Why did the Roman soldiers need nails to keep him on the cross?

4-If our bodies are a temple  of the Holy Spirit, how can our bodies have illness?

5-Does the Holy Spirit inhabit any place that is not holy?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who probably left more widows than anyone else?

Answer for today       Solomon, since he had 700 wives    1 Kings 11:3

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Love each other like brothers and sisters. Give each other more honor than you want for yourselves        Romans 12:10 

PRAYER

Because of our faith in Jesus, we have joy, peace, and hope available to us, no matter what earthly trials we encounter-

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

Saturday May 23, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The abundant life comes not from having God as a part of your life but when you are a part of God’s life-

2-Struggling must give way to trusting-

3-Letting go is often the price of victory-

4-The greater the possessiveness the greater the pain of letting go-

5-Nothing we fail to commit to God is ever safe-

STRANGE THOUGHT

The liquid inside young coconuts can be used as a substitute for blood-

I’VE LEARNED

What other people think of you is none of your business-

DID YOU KNOW

What is the 7^th of the seven spiritual works of mercy?

Answer for the day     to pray for the living-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When Jesus told his disciples “some of you standing here will not taste death before you see the son of man coming in his Kingdom”.  Who was Jesus referring to and when was it to happen?

2-Who were the greatest prophets in the old testament?

3-Why did Moses and Elijah appear with Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration?

4-Jesus said to his disciples “nothing will be impossible for you”.  What did this mean and did Jesus mean this literally?

5-Jesus told his followers about “binding and loosing”.  What was he referring to?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What judge of Israel lost his Philistine wife to his friend?

answer for today     Samson    Judges 14:20

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

Let each of us please our neighbors for their good, to help them be stronger in faith.                 Romans 15:2 NCV

PRAYER

Father, thank you for making it possible for us to have the hope of heaven when we die-

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 May 22, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-It is mind boggling to me that a fetus is considered so precious that we spare no expense  to save it’s life and yet so worthless that it can be legally killed and disposed of-

2-You can never get rid of your temper by losing it-

3-To live without God is to die without hope-

4-Winners don’t ever quit even when they lose for losing is a part of winning-

5-You can only receive what you have been given-

STRANGE THOUGHT

In a deck of cards, the king of hearts is the only king without a mustache-

I’VE LEARNED

Forgive everyone for everything-

DID YOU KNOW

What is the 6^th of the seven spiritual works of mercy?

Answer for today       to forgive injuries

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-When Jesus asked his disciples who he was Peter said “The Messiah”. Jesus also told the disciples to tell no one.  Why?

2-How was Peter convinced that Jesus was the Messiah?

3-What were the “keys of the kingdom of heaven” Jesus gave to Peter?

4-How many times did Jesus predict his death?

5-When Jesus told his disciples to “take up your cross and follow me,” did they understand it meant the crucifixion cross?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What king, much influenced by his dominating wife, also had other wives?

Answer for today       Ahab    1 Kings 20:7

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

My brothers and sisters, God called you to be free, but do not use your freedom as an excuse to do what pleases your sinful self. Serve each other with love.        Galatians 5:13 NCV

PRAYER

Father, your love is perfect and it leaves no room for fear-

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

Thursday May 21, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAYS

1-A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances but with a certain set of attitudes –

2-No raindrop thinks it is responsible for the flood-

3-Happiness is a way of travel not a destination-

4-When God measures a man he puts a tape measure around his heart not his head-

5-Material things are like diet soda, they satisfy momentarily but do not nourish-

STRANGE THOUGHT-

The human heart creates enough pressure when it pumps out to the body to squirt blood 30 feet—

I’VE LEARNED

No one is in charge of your happiness except you-

DID YOU KNOW

What is the 5^th of the seven spiritual works of mercy?

Answer for today      To bears wrongs patiently-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW-

1-Why is worry so difficult to control?

2-What is the critical element  of faith?

3-Can you have faith without prayer?

4-Does little faith result from a lack of prayer, or does little prayer result from a lack of faith?

5-How does God help us overcome our unbelief?

BIBLE TRIVIA

Who had two wives, one of them named Zipporah?

Answer for today     Moses      Exodus 18:2; Numbers 12:1

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

 I beg you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ that all of you agree with each other and not be split into groups. I beg that you be completely joined together by having the same kind of thinking and the same purpose.         1 Corinthians 1:10 NCV

PRAYER

Father, we believe that Jesus died for our sins, rose from the grave, and lives again.  We know that because of his work on the cross, our names are written in the Book of Life, and you remember our sins no more-

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

Wednesday May 20, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-What you want to do, do today.  You only have  so many tomorrows-

2-Serve God as a disciple not as an advisor-

3-To have an Easter there must be a good Friday-

4-Every resurrection is preceded by a crucifixion-

5-The more we share, the more we have left-

STRANGE THOUGHT

The glue on Israeli postage stamps is certified kosher-

I’VE LEARNED

Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, don’t save it for a special occasion.  Today is special-

DID YOU KNOW

What is the 4^th of the seven spiritual works of mercy?

Answer for today        To comfort those in sorrow-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-If you had to speak your last word today, what would it be?

2-What does God value most?

3-Why do Christians have such an abundance of possessions?

4-The prescription for worry is trust?

5-What does it take to learn to turn our worry effort into prayer?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What patriarch took Keturah as his third wife?

Answer for today        Abraham    Genesis 16:3;23:19

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

May the patience and encouragement that come from God allow you to live in harmony with each other the way Christ Jesus wants. Then you will all be joined together, and you will give glory to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.                                Romans 15:5-6 NCV

PRAYER

Father, thank you for your grace that made a way for sinners to be made right before you-

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

Tuesday May 19, 2020 thought for the day

Sunday May 17, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-The integrity of the church is its character-

2-Patience is the ability to wait with a good attitude-

3-Peace is not the absence of conflict, it is the absence of threat and the presence of justice-

4-There are no instant saints or ministries-

5-A Gossiper is one who magnifies rumors and partial information-

STRANGE THOUGHT

The first owner of the Marlboro company died of lung cancer, so did the first Marlboro man-

I’VE LEARNED

You don’t have to win every argument-

DID YOU KNOW

What is the1st of the seven spiritual works of mercy?

Answer for today  to convert the sinner-

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Ephesians says that if children obey their parents they will have a long live.  Is this a promise or a guarantee?

2-Is the role of parenting a child different for father and mother?

3-How do you show respect-

4-How are we to obey our masters-bosses- parents- teachers- etc.

5-How do we honor our parents when they are older-

BIBLE TRIVIA

What Persian king had  wives named Vashti and Esther?

Answer for today   Ahasuerus    Esther

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

 Yes, God’s riches are very great, and his wisdom and knowledge have no end! No one can explain the things God decides or understand his ways.         Romans 11:33 NCV

PRAYER

Father, reveal to us any areas of sin so we may repent, and give us hearts for the things of the Spirit-

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

Saturday May 16, 2020 thought for the day

Friday May 15, 2020 thought for the day

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

1-You can’t be a leader if you are not willing to be led-

2-You can’t be a teacher if you are not willing to be taught-

3-It is impossible for pride and humility to live together in a person-

4-You can’t go back to what never was-

5-Real gratitude is lived out not just expressed-

STRANGE THOUGHT

Your left hand does 56% of your typing-

I’VE LEARNED

Life is too short to waste time hating anyone-

DID YOU KNOW

What is the 5^th of the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit?

Answer for today        Knowledge

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW-

1-We reap what we sow.  Does this apply to our building others up or saying good things about others-?

2-How do you rid yourself of bitterness and anger?

3-What is “righteous indignation”?

4-Is there such aa thing as “holy anger”?

5-How does satan fool us into thinking something is really good?

BIBLE TRIVIA

What woman, given to Phaltiel by her father Saul, was later reclaimed by David?

Answer for today       Michal    2 Samuel 3:13-16

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY

You don’t know where the wind will blow, and you don’t know how a baby grows inside the mother. In the same way, you don’t know what God is doing, or how he created everything.   Ecclesiastes 11:5 NCV

PRAYER

Father, fill us with your truth, until we are overflowing with the things of the Spirit and no room remains for the lies of the world-