Trail Mix - 3.31.19

March 31, 2019 – Job said, “…though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.” There are days when the unexplainable happens, when we are surrounded by darkness, when we do not have a sense of God’s presence with us and it may be that we will even leave this world in the dark but stay true to Him dear friend and He will raise you up in the morning. We glorify Him most when we trust Him come what may, even when we cannot see Him! Thomas was blessed when He saw Jesus but our Lord blesses those who “believe, having not seen.” S. E. Trail

My prayer for you today is for you trust Him in your trials so that you can triumph in your troubles.

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. KJV

“Ethel was distraught and phoned her doctor's office. "Is it true," she wanted to know, "that the medication you prescribed has to be taken for the rest of my life?" "Yes, I'm afraid so," the doctor told her. There was a moment of silence before Ethel replied," I'm wondering, then, just how serious is my condition because this prescription is marked   “NO REFILLS!” ChristiansUnite.Com

2019 Bible Reading Schedule for today – 1 Samuel 8-10

Trail Mix - 3.30.19

March 30, 2019 – Gleanings from Vance Havner - “Fretting” is forbidden in the Scriptures but just exactly what does this mean? To fret is to worry about the little things in life; it’s to worry about “the little foxes that spoil the grapes.” Most of us can stand big troubles far better than the small annoyances of life. It’s the small distractions that bring wear and tear and it may be nobler to overcome these little aggravations gracefully than the large problems. S, E. Trail

My prayer for you today is for you conquer the cares that would curb your contentment!

Matthew 6:25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? KJV

“I’ve heard about a little six-year old boy who restlessly struggled to listen to a rather lengthy sermon. After the service, the little boy asked the question that sooner or later most "church kids" ask. "Dad" he said, "what does the preacher do the rest of the week?" The dad replied, "Son, he’s a very busy man. He takes care of church business, visits the sick, studies the Bible. . . and he has to take time to rest up. You see, preaching in public is not an easy job." The little boy thought about that and said, "Well, listening ain’t so easy either!" ChristiansUnite.Com

2019 Bible Reading Schedule for today - 1 Samuel 4-7

Trail Mix - 3.29.19

March 29, 2019 – “All of us have had those days when it seems that the world comes crashing in on us. Job, Jacob, David and others went through the fire of loss; suffering and pain but those awful days can be the doorway into awesome days with our God. Most folks who come to God come during a time of crisis! When trials come God has promised a way of escape. He promises to delivery us but He does not promise a life free from adversity. For every mountaintop there is a corresponding valley. When we are in the center of His will He leads us to the top of the mountain and we learn that that the next mountain is higher and closer to Him!” S. E. Trail

My prayer for you today is for you to thank God for the “valleys” in your life. It is at these times that we get closest to God.

2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. KJV

“As a senior citizen was driving down the freeway, his car phone rang. Answering, he heard his wife's voice urgently warning him, "Herman, I just heard on the news that there's a car going the wrong way on Highway 401. Please be careful!" "Doggone," said Herman, "It's not just one car. It's hundreds of them!" ChristiansUnite.Com

Bible Reading Schedule for today - 1 Samuel 1-3

Trail Mix - 3.28.19

March 28, 2019 – “We are stewards of our time. The Scripture says that it is required of a steward that we be, “found faithful.” What do you do with your time my friend? Do you “work” your time or do you “waste” your time? Even times of seeming inactivity can be profitable if we maintain a sense of the importance of every minute that we are given. Use your time wisely and focus on bringing glory to God and good to mankind! Time is your most valuable possession. Use it wisely. We are told in Scripture to “Redeem the time,” or literally buy it back. Don’t waste time or you may want time.” S. E. Trail

My prayer for you today is for you to “work, for the night cometh when no man can work.”

Colossians 4:5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. KJV

“After losing another tooth, young-old Timmy became more curious about the mysterious tooth fairy. Finally putting two and two together, he came right out and asked his mother, “Mom, are you the tooth fairy?” Assuming he was old enough to hear the truth, she replied, “Yes Timmy, I am.” Timmy seemed to take this news quite well. But as he headed for the door, he slowly turned back toward his mother with a curious look on his face and said, “Wait a minute mom. How do you get into the other kids’ houses?” ChristiansUnite.Com

2019 Bible Reading Schedule for today - Ruth 1-4

Trail Mix - 3.27.19

March 27, 2019 – “In the strength of God’s grace the Apostle Paul outtraveled, outpreached, outwrote, and outworked any man of his day. No matter where he went or what he experienced there was always grace enough to meet all of his needs, even when he was buffeted by Satan’s messenger there was grace and to spare. Life’s greatest blessing is to live in the sufficiency of God’s wonderful grace! Oh, what amazing grace we have in Jesus.” Vance Havner

My prayer for you today is for you trust in the heart of God; He never, ever, fails!

Romans 12:3  For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. KJV

“Two Pastors wives were visiting and sewing their husband’s pants. One wife said: My husband is just beside himself, he does not know what to do anymore and he is so tired and depressed he said he is ready to just give up and resign. The other wife said: I am sorry to hear that because my husband has never been happier. Our membership is growing and we are out of our financial burden, we have such a large and loving congregation. Life could not be any better than it is right now. One woman was mending the seat of her husband’s pants; the other was mending the knees.” ChristiansUnite.Com

2019 Bible Reading Schedule for today - Judges 20-21

Trail Mix - 3.26.19

March 26. 2019 – Job said, “…though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.” There are days when the unexplainable happens, when we are surrounded by darkness, when we do not have a sense of God’s presence with us and it may be that we will even leave this world in the dark but stay true to Him dear friend and He will raise you up in the morning. We glorify Him most when we trust Him come what may, even when we cannot see Him! Thomas was blessed when He saw Jesus but our Lord blesses those who “believe, having not seen.” S. E. Trail

My prayer for you today is for you trust Him in your trials so that you can triumph in your troubles.

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. KJV

“Ethel was distraught and phoned her doctor's office. "Is it true," she wanted to know, "that the medication you prescribed has to be taken for the rest of my life?" "Yes, I'm afraid so," the doctor told her. There was a moment of silence before Ethel replied," I'm wondering, then, just how serious is my condition because this prescription is marked   “NO REFILLS!” ChristiansUnite.Com

2019 Bible Reading Schedule for today – 1 Samuel 8-10

Trail Mix - 3.25.19

March 25, 2019 – Vance Havner said, “The righteous man is not like a tombstone but like a tree.” In fact he is like a “tree planted by the waters,” not just put there but planted there! A tree has roots and we must be “rooted” in the right thing for the right reason and our “branches” must bear the right kind of fruit. Tombstones are a dead lifeless thing while a tree is a living life giving organism. Don’t be a tombstone, be a tree!” S. E. Trail

My prayer for you today is that you might be a fruit bearer and that as you grow in the Lord you would bear more fruit and then much fruit.

Psalms 1:3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. KJV

“One day two men were fishing, when a Game Warden slipped up on them and asked to see their fishing licenses. One of the men took off running. So the warden started chasing him. He ran after the man up and down the side of the river, thru the swamp, up the side of a mountain, the man swam across the river with the warden right behind him. Then he swam back across the river with the warden still right behind him. Finally after about three miles of chasing the game warden caught up with the man, bleeding and out of breath the warden asked to see his fishing license. The man reached in his pocket and pulled out his license and handed it to the warden. The warden asked why did you run? The man just looked at the warden and smiled and said: 'my friend doesn't have a license!”  ChristiansUnite.Com

Bible Reading Schedule for today - Judges 14-16

Trail Mix - 3.24.19

March 24, 2019 – “There is no way to consider the “whole counsel of God” without a literal place called hell. Many in our day would have us deny this belief in favor of a more palatable “friendly” gospel designed not to make people uncomfortable but Jesus taught that there is such a place and that it should be shunned because it meant separation from God for all eternity. Don’t “delete” this doctrine from your belief system. It’s real whether we like it or not! There is a heaven to be gained and a hell to be shunned!” S. E. Trail

My prayer for you today is for you to realize the “awfulness” of hell and the “awesomeness” of heaven!

Matthew 10:28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. KJV

The difference between Knowledge and Wisdom: Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting tomatoes in a fruit salad. Anonymous

Bible Reading Schedule for today - Judges 11-13

Trail Mix - 3.23.19

March 23, 2019 – “Every Christian is a missionary to some degree or another for all the world is a mission field. Your mission field may be inside the four walls of your home with your own children or it may be across the sea to a people who have never heard the name of Jesus. Where ever you are God expects you to make Him known! The lowliest Christian and the smallest church can have a world wide impact for the Master. Serve where God has planted you whether it is a small or large church. First and foremost make sure that you are in the center of God’s will.” S. E. Trail

My prayer for you today is that you would see yourself as an ambassador for Christ wherever God has placed you, whether it be in a small or a large place!

Psalms 105:1 O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. KJV

“A census taker walked up to a woman who was sitting on a porch. After introducing himself, he said, "How many children do you have?" The woman answered, "Four." The census taker asked, "May I have their names, please?" The woman replied, "Eenie, Meenie, Minie, and George." Confused, the census taker said, "May I ask why you named your fourth child 'George'?" "Sure, because we didn't want any Moe." ChristiansUnite.Com

2019 Bible Reading Schedule for today – Judges 9-10

Trail Mix - 3.22.19

March 22, 2019 – Job said, “…though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.” There are days when the unexplainable happens, when we are surrounded by darkness, when we do not have a sense of God’s presence with us and it may be that we will even leave this world in the dark but stay true to Him dear friend and He will raise you up in the morning. We glorify Him most when we trust Him come what may, even when we cannot see Him! Thomas was blessed when He saw Jesus but our Lord blesses those who “believe, having not seen.” S. E. Trail

My prayer for you today is for you trust Him in your trials so that you can triumph in your troubles.

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. KJV

“Ethel was distraught and phoned her doctor's office. "Is it true," she wanted to know, "that the medication you prescribed has to be taken for the rest of my life?" "Yes, I'm afraid so," the doctor told her. There was a moment of silence before Ethel replied," I'm wondering, then, just how serious is my condition because this prescription is marked   “NO REFILLS!” ChristiansUnite.Com

2019 Bible Reading Schedule for today – 1 Samuel 8-10

Trail Mix - 3.21.19

March 21, 2019 – Gleanings from Vance Havner - “Just as I am, without one plea,” is the place to where our effort ends and God begins! We will never have the “all things” of God until we learn that we can bring nothing to Christ but our need. “Let our debts be what they may, however great or small; As soon as we have naught to pay, our Lord forgives us all. “Tis perfect poverty alone that sets the soul at large; while we can call one mite our own, we have no full discharge.”

My prayer for you today is for you to come to Christ with empty hands and a full heart.

Philippians 4:11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. KJV

A minister was opening his mail one morning. Drawing a single sheet of paper from an envelope, he found written on it only one word: "FOOL." The next Sunday he announced, "I have known many people who have written letters and forgot to sign their names. But this week I received a letter from someone who signed his name and had forgotten to write a letter." ChristiansUnite.Com

2019 Bible Reading Schedule for today – Judges 4-6

Trail Mix - 3.20.19

March 20, 2019 – “Do you remember the recruitment poster used extensively years ago that said, “Uncle Sam Needs You!” The same thing is true of God. Who will go for us, is the Lord’s call and Isaiah’s answer to the Lord was, “Here am I, send me.” God will use whatever you are willing to place in his hand. A loaf of bread, a few fishes or a borrowed colt, all can be used by the Lord when we put them in His hands. When God calls will you say “yes Lord, here am I, send me!” S. E. Trail

My prayer for you today is for your “want to” to be willing to work for the “night cometh when no man can work.”

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. KJV

“A man placed some flowers on the grave of his dearly departed mother and started back toward his car when his attention was diverted to another man kneeling at a grave. The man seemed to be praying with profound intensity and kept repeating, "Why did you have to die? Why did you have to die?" The first man approached him and said, "Sir, I don't wish to interfere with your private grief, but this demonstration of pain is more than I've ever seen before. For whom do you mourn so deeply? A child? A parent?" The mourner took a moment to collect himself, then replied, "My wife's first husband." ChristiansUnite..Com

2019 Bible Reading Schedule for today – Judges 1-3

Trail Mix - 3.19.19

March 19, 2019 – “Satan can appear in many forms; serpent, lion, and even a counterfeit angel. He is the most dangerous in the latter of the three and does much damage to the church and Christians in his angelic form. Remember dear friend, that whatever form he takes he is a liar and cannot be trusted. We are told to “try the spirits” by the Word of God and when Satan appears, “resist” him and he will flee. Do not be deceived! Our world today has many “wolves in sheep’s clothing.” Spiritual discernment is more important now than ever. The capacity for discernment is developed by “studying to show ourselves approved unto God.” S. E. Trail   

My prayer for you today is for you to develop your discernment so you can see thru the deceptions of the Devil!

1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: KJV

“Once there was a millionaire, who collected live alligators. He kept them in the pool in back of his mansion. The millionaire also had a beautiful daughter who was single. One day he decides to throw a huge party, and during the party he announces, "My dear guests . . . I have a proposition to every man here. I will give one million dollars or my daughter to the man who can swim across this pool full of alligators and emerge alive!" As soon as he finished his last word, there was the sound of a large splash!! There was one guy in the pool swimming with all he could and screaming out of fear. The crowd cheered him on as he kept stroking as though he was running for his life. Finally, he made it to the other side with only a torn shirt and some minor injuries. The millionaire was impressed. He said, "My boy that was incredible! Fantastic! I didn't think it could be done! Well I must keep my end of the bargain. Do you want my daughter or the one million dollars?" The guy says, "Listen, I don't want your money, nor do I want your daughter! I want the person who pushed me in that water!" ChristiansUnite.Com

2019 Bible Reading Schedule for today – Joshua 23-24

Trail Mix - 3.18.19

March 18, 2019 – “Have you ever been in the situation where you wanted to do something for God but felt that you were short on the resources to accomplish the task? The Lord told the disciples to feed 5,000 but they had only a few loaves and fishes. The answer to the problem for them and us is in these words from Jesus, “Bring them hither to me.” When our sufficiency is in God all things are possible. “Little is much, when God is in it!” S. E. Trail

 

My prayer for you today is for a faith that remains strong in the ups and downs of life.

Matthew 19:26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, with men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. KJV

“During John's physical, the doctor asked him about his daily activity level. John replied, "Well, yesterday morning, I waded along the edge of a lake, escaped from wild dogs in the heavy brush, marched up and down several rocky hills, stood in a patch of poison ivy, crawled out of quicksand, and jumped away from an aggressive rattlesnake." Inspired by the story, the doctor said, "You must be some outdoorsman!" "No," John replied, "I'm just a lousy golfer." ChristiansUnite.Com

2019 Bible Reading Schedule for today – Joshua 21-22

Trail Mix - 3.17.19

March 17, 2019 – Gleanings from Vance Havner - “Expect the unexpected from God. Peter and John went up to the Temple to pray but an unscheduled event became the main event. It wasn’t on their schedule but it was on God’s! When we are busy doing our duty as good soldiers of Jesus Christ anything can happen. The healing of the lame man teaches that God has His own time table. Expect the unexpected from the God of the improbable and impossible!” S. E. Trail

My prayer for you today is for you to be about “your Father’s business,” and for you to be open to the opportunities that may come.

Isaiah 55:8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. KJV

“General McKenzie was in charge of the Navy, and he was visiting his colleague General Marshall, who was in charge of the Army. McKenzie arrives at the military camp and is greeted by Marshall. They both walk around the place, and McKenzie asks: "So how are your men?" "Very well trained, General. McKenzie." "I hope so. You see, my men over at the Navy are so well trained, you could see they're the bravest men all over the country." "Well, my men are very brave, too." "I'd like to see that." So Marshall calls private Cooper and says: "Private Johnson! I want you to stop that tank coming here with your body!" "Are you crazy? It'd kill me, you idiot! I'm out of here!" As private Johnson ran away, Marshall turned to a bewildered McKenzie and said: "You see? You have to be pretty brave to talk like that to a general." ChristiansUnite.Com

2019 Bible Reading Schedule for today – Joshua 18-20

Trail Mix - 3.16.19

March 16, 2019 – Gleanings from  Vance Havner - The prophet spoke of “broken cisterns” that would hold no water. As a child we remember those times when we stayed in a home where the water supply came from a cistern which caught rain water. The cistern required maintenance and repair from time to time to make sure that it did not leak. “Thirsty souls” need refreshment. Is your “cistern” in good repair so that when God sends the rain you’ll have water to share?” S. E. Trail

My prayer today is for you to share the living water with a thirsty soul.

2 Peter 1:19  We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:

“Farmer Joe decided his injuries from the accident were serious enough to take the trucking company (responsible for the accident) to court. In court, the trucking company's fancy lawyer was questioning farmer Joe. "Didn't you say, at the scene of the accident, 'I'm fine?," questioned the lawyer. Farmer Joe responded, "Well I'll tell you what happened. I had just loaded my favorite mule Bessie into the......." "I didn't ask for any details," the lawyer interrupted, "just answer the question. Did you not say, at the scene of the accident, 'I'm fine!'" Farmer Joe said, "Well I had just got Bessie into the trailer and I was driving down the road..." The lawyer interrupted again and said, "Judge, I am trying to establish the fact that, at the scene of the accident, this man told the Highway Patrolman on the scene that he was just fine. Now several weeks after the accident he is trying to sue my client. I believe he is a fraud. Please tell him to simply answer the question." By this time the Judge was fairly interested in Farmer Joe's answer and said to the lawyer, "I'd like to hear what he has to say about his favorite mule Bessie." Joe thanked the Judge and proceeded, "Well as I was saying, I had just loaded Bessie, my favorite mule, into the trailer and was driving her down the highway when this huge semi-truck and trailer ran the stop sign and smacked my truck right in the side. I was thrown into one ditch and Bessie was thrown into the other. I was hurting real bad and didn't want to move. However, I could hear ole Bessie moaning and groaning. I knew she was in terrible shape just by her groans. Shortly after the accident a Highway Patrolman came on the scene. He could hear Bessie moaning and groaning so he went over to her. After he looked at her he took out his gun and shot her between the eyes. Then the Patrolman came across the road with his gun in his hand and looked at me. He said, "Your mule was in such bad shape I had to shoot her. How are you feeling?" ChristiansUnite.Com

2019 Bible Reading Schedule for today – Joshua 15-17

Trail Mix - 3.15.19

March 15, 2019 – “God does not normally meet with the crowd, He meets with a man! That was true of Moses, Jacob, Paul and John. The pages of church history have many examples of this truth. Even Jesus started his day alone with the Father. Vance Havner states that, “Eagles do not fly in droves.” They meet with God alone and then “…rise up on the wings of eagles.” Start your day with a quiet time with God and you’ll “fly” too! S. E. Trail

My prayer for you today is for you to have a “meeting with the Master” each morning, it will make you day!

Psalms 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. KJV

“There was a barber that thought that he should share his faith with his customers more than he had been doing lately. So the next morning when the sun came up and the barber got up out of bed he said, "Today I am going to witness to the first man that walks through my door." Soon after he opened his shop the first man came in and said, "I want a shave!" The barber said, "Sure, just sit in the seat and I'll be with you in a moment." The barber went in the back and prayed a quick desperate prayer saying, "God, the first customer came in and I'm going to witness to him. So give me the wisdom to know just the right thing to say to him. Amen." Then quickly the barber came out with his razor knife in one hand and a Bible in the other while saying "Good morning sir. I have a question for you... Are you ready to die?" ChristiansUnite.Com

2019 Bible Reading Schedule for today – Joshua 12-14

Trail Mix - 3.14.19

March 14, 2019 – “We live in a world where there is a pre-occupation with self. Just look at all the words in our language that begin with the word self! Self-this and that are used in everyday communication, in the fields of psychology and sociology and in almost every area of life and are used to justify all kinds of behavior. Only when we understand that life is not about self but about God and His will do we really begin to live.” S. E. Trail

My prayer for you today is for you to realize that you are not “a self- made man,” and that you were created by God for a purpose.

Matthew 16:26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? KJV

“A little boy was kneeling beside his bed with his mother and grandmother and softly saying his prayers, "Dear God, please bless Mummy and Daddy and all the family and please give me a good night's sleep." Suddenly he looked up and shouted, "And don't forget to give me a bicycle for my birthday!!" "There is no need to shout like that," said his mother. "God isn't deaf." "No," said the little boy, "but Grandma is." ChristiansUnite.Com

2019 Bible Reading Schedule for today – Joshua 10-11

Trail Mix - 3.11.19

3.11.19 – “Enoch walked with God and he was not, for God took him! Someone said that Enoch and God were walking and talking and it was getting late and God said, “that since we are closer to My house than yours, why don’t you go home with Me!” The key to understanding their relationship is that Enoch walked “with” God. How can two walk together except they be in agreement? Are you walking with God today?” S. E. Trail

My prayer for you today is for you to walk the walk and talk the talk with God!

Weekly Memory Verse - 2 Corinthians 6:17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, KJV

“Some tourists in the Chicago Museum of Natural History are marveling at the dinosaur bones. One of them asks the guard, "Can you tell me how old the dinosaur bones are?" The guard replies, "They are 3 million, four years, and six months old." "That's an awfully exact number," says the tourist. "How do you know their age so precisely?" The guard answers, "Well, the dinosaur bones were three million years old when I started working here, and that was four and a half years ago." Christians Unite.com

 2019 Bible Reading Schedule – Deut. 32-34

Trail Mix - 3.10.19

March 10, 2019 – “We are to be child-like but not childish! Childish behavior abounds in our churches with folks who throw tantrums and are always in a tizzy about something. They are always threatening to quit if things don’t go their way. The church wants for disciples who are on meat instead of milk. What is the main item on your spiritual menu dear friend? The church needs wholesome, healthy, grown up believers!” S. E. Trail  

My prayer for you today is for you to have a grown-up diet with plenty of meat!

Weekly Memory Verse Challenge - 1 Peter 2:2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: KJV

“An elderly woman and her little grandson, whose face was sprinkled with bright freckles, spent the day at the zoo. Lots of children were waiting in line to get their cheeks painted by a local artist who was decorating them with tiger paws. "You've got so many freckles, there's no place to paint!" a girl in the line said to the little fella. Embarrassed, the little boy dropped his head. His grandmother knelt down next to him. "I love your freckles. When I was a little girl I always wanted freckles," she said, while tracing her finger across the child's cheek. "Freckles are beautiful." The boy looked up, "Really?" "Of course," said the grandmother. "Why just name me one thing that's prettier than freckles." The little boy thought for a moment, peered intensely into his grandma's face, and softly whispered, "Wrinkles." ChristiansUnite.Com

2019 Bible Reading Schedule – Deut. 29-31  

Trail Mix - 3.9.19

March 9, 2019 – Gleanings from Vance Havner - “At what point in life do we begin to bare the “much fruit,” that Jesus spoke about? It is when we come to the end of our strivings and live an “exchanged life” and not just a changed life! Jesus said that if we would be His disciple then we must deny self and crucify ourselves daily. “Much fruit” comes at that point when we empty ourselves and become totally dependent on Christ. Jesus taught self-execution not self- exaltation! Amen! Paul said that it was Christ living in him that was “the hope of glory.” S. E. Trail

My prayer for you is that Christ would be “present” and “president” in you!

Weekly Memory Verse Challenge - Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. KJV

 “A dog ran into a butcher shop and grabbed a roast off the counter. Fortunately, the butcher recognized the dog as belonging to a neighbor of his. The neighbor happened to be a lawyer. Incensed at the theft, the butcher called up his lawyer neighbor and said, "Hey, if your dog stole a roast from my butcher shop, would you be liable for the cost of the meat?" The lawyer replied, "Of course, how much was the roast?" "$7.98." said the butcher. A few days later the butcher received a check in the mail for $7.98. Attached to it was an invoice that read: Legal Consultation Service: $150” ChristiansUnite.com

2019 Bible Reading Schedule – Deut. 27-28

Trail Mix - 3.8.19

March 8, 2019 – “What brought you to Christ? Was it a time of crisis in your life that led you to set your house in order? Would it not be better to come to Christ because we appreciate His goodness to us? We most often come in an hour of desperation but “It is the goodness of God that leadeth thee to repentance.” We could avert much pain if we would just come to Him in the sunshine instead of the shadows. I have seen circumstances where an individual came to Christ the first time they heard a gospel message but this is rare; most of the time we hear the gospel call many times before we respond.” S. E. Trail  

My prayer for you today is for you to seek God in the daylight instead of waiting until it is dark!

Weekly Memory Verse Challenge - Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. KJV

“Three boys are in the schoolyard bragging about their fathers. The first boy says, "My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a poem, they give him $50." The second boy says, "That's nothing. My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a song, they give him $100." The third boy says, "I got you both beat. My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a sermon. And it takes eight people to collect all the money!" ChristiansUnite.com

2019 Bible Reading Schedule – Deut. 24-26

Trail Mix - 3.7.19

March 7, 2019 – Vance Havner said, “God marks across some of our days, I’ll explain later,” and the old song says that, “We will understand it better by and by.” God does not always explain everything He does in the here and now but we will know in the hereafter! It may be a sun lit vision on a mountain top or a deep dark dim valley of despair for you friend but whatever it is, trust that He knows the way. Hold to “God’s unchanging hand” and all will be well. He never, ever fails and we can trust our destiny to Him! S. E. Trail

My prayer for you today is for you to have peace in the circumstances of your life whether it be in calm or calamity!

Weekly Memory Verse Challenge - Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. KJV

 “A preacher, who shall we say was "humor impaired," attended a conference to help encourage and better equip pastors for their ministry. Among the speakers were many well known and dynamic speakers. One such boldly approached the pulpit and, gathering the entire crowd's attention, said, "The best years of my life were spent in the arms of a woman that wasn't my wife!" The crowd was shocked! He followed up by saying, "And that woman was my mother!" - The crowd burst into laughter and delivered the rest of his talk, which went over quite well. The next week, the pastor decided he'd give this humor thing a try, and use that joke in his sermon. As he surely approached the pulpit that sunny Sunday, he tried to rehearse the joke in his head. It suddenly seemed a bit foggy to him. Getting to the microphone he said loudly, "The greatest years of my life were spent in the arms of another woman that was not my wife!" The congregation inhaled half the air in the room. After standing there for almost 10 seconds in the stunned silence, trying to recall the second half of the joke, the pastor finally blurted out, "...and for the life of me I can't remember who she was!" Anonymous

2019 Bible Reading Schedule – Deut. 21-23

Trail Mix - 3.6.19

March 6, 2019 – “Have you ever had one of those days when nothing went right and you were unable at night to put together a sensible prayer no matter how hard you tried? You finally just gave up trying and said, “Lord, bless this mess,” and you went on to sleep. Take heart dear friend because “He knoweth our frame…” At times like these He makes up for our deficiencies in prayer and it is good to know that when we have done the best we can, He makes up the difference! The Holy Spirit “maketh intercession,” when we can’t frame the words and thoughts of our hearts and minds.” S. E. Trail

My prayer for you today is for you to work like everything depends on you and pray like everything depends on God.

Weekly Memory Verse Challenge - Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. KJV

 “This minister just had all of his remaining teeth pulled and new dentures were being made. The first Sunday, he only preached 10 minutes. The second Sunday, he preached only 20 minutes. But, on the third Sunday, he preached 1 hour 25 minutes. When asked about this by some of the congregation, he responded this way. The first Sunday, my gums were so sore it hurt to talk. The second Sunday, my dentures were hurting a lot. The third Sunday, I accidentally grabbed my wife's dentures... and I couldn't stop talking!” ChristiansUnite.Com

2019 Bible Reading Schedule – Deut. 18-20

Trail Mix - 3.5.19

March 5, 2019 – Gleanings from Vance Havner  - “The transposition of Christ and sinners is one of the greatest mysteries in the entire universe. How the perfect and pure Son of God could “become sin for us,” in our place and how we could be, “…made the righteousness of God,” in His place is beyond comprehension. Yet it stands as the capstone of the Gospel as God showed us just how gracious He could be. This mighty act leaves us in astonishment! “Where sin did abound, grace did much more abound…” Hallelujah, what a Savior!” S. E. Trail

My prayer for you today is for this truth to permeate your heart and mind!

Weekly Memory Verse Challenge - Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. KJV

 “One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex was staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. The plaque was covered with names, and small American flags were mounted on either side of it. The seven-year-old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked up, stood beside him and said quietly, "Good morning, Alex." "Good morning, Pastor," replied the young man, still focused on the plaque. "Pastor McGhee, what is this?" Alex asked. "Well, son, it's a memorial to all the men and women who have died in the service." Soberly, they stood together, staring at the large plaque. Little Alex's voice was barely audible when he finally managed to ask, "Which one, the 9:00 or 10:30 service?” ChristiansUnite.com

2019 Bible Reading Schedule – Deut. 14-17

Trail Mix - 3.4.19

March 4, 2019 – “When the saints read that “God is our refuge and strength,” they may have thought of the cities of refuge with their suburbs that provided protection for those who had slain a man without malice or forethought. All one had to do to find a safe haven was to make it to the outskirts of the city. Christ is our “refuge and strength” and if we come to Him we will find a safe and secure resting place. If you put your trust in Him He will never fail you.” S. E. Trail

My prayer for you today is for you to find a “shelter in the time of storm” in our Jesus!

Weekly Memory Verse Challenge - Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. KJV

“The elderly pastor was searching his closet for his collar before church one Sunday morning. In the back of the closet, he found a small box containing 3 eggs and 100 $1 bills. He called his wife into the closet to ask her about the box and its contents. Embarrassed, she admitted having hidden the box there for their entire 30 years of marriage. Disappointed and hurt, the pastor asked her, “WHY?” The wife replied that she hadn’t wanted to hurt his feelings. He asked her how the box could have hurt his feelings. She said that every time during their marriage that he had delivered a poor sermon, she had placed an egg in the box. The pastor felt that 3 poor sermons in 30 years was certainly nothing to feel bad about, so he asked her what the $100 was for. She replied, “Each time I got a dozen eggs, I sold them to the neighbors’ for $1.” ChristiansUnite.com

2019 Bible Reading Schedule – Deut. 11-13

Trail Mix - 3.3.19

March 3, 2019 – “What a scene dear friend awaits us in heaven when, all the redeemed are gathered together before the Lamb and we sing redemption’s song and the church militant finally becomes the church triumphant! The salvation of mankind is God’s greatest glory and like the hymn writer said, “What a day that will be, when my Jesus I shall see, and I look upon His face, the one who saved me by His grace…” S. E. Trail

My prayer for you today is for you to “work till Jesus comes.”

Weekly Memory Verse Challenge - Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. KJV

“Sitting on the side of the highway waiting to catch speeding drivers, a State Police Officer sees a car puttering along at 22 MPH. He thinks to himself, "This driver is just as dangerous as a speeder!" So he turns on his lights and pulls the driver over. Approaching the car, he notices that there are five old ladies -- two in the front seat and three in the back - eyes wide and white as ghosts. The driver, obviously confused, says to him, "Officer, I don't understand, I was doing exactly the speed limit! What seems to be the problem?" "Ma'am," the officer replies, "You weren't speeding, but you should know that driving slower than the speed limit can also be a danger to other drivers." "Slower than the speed limit?" she asked. No sir, I was doing the speed limit exactly... Twenty-Two miles an hour!" the old woman says a bit proudly. The State Police officer, trying to contain a chuckle explains to her that "22" was the route number, not the speed limit. A bit embarrassed, the woman grinned and thanked the officer for pointing out her error. "But before I let you go, Ma'am, I have to ask... Is everyone in this car ok? These women seem awfully shaken and they haven't muttered a single peep this whole time." the officer asks. "Oh, they'll be alright in a minute officer. We just got off Route 119." ChristiansUnite.com

2019 Bible Reading Schedule – Deut. 8-10  

Trail Mix - 3.2.19

March 2, 2019 – Gleanings from Vance Havner - “When Jesus returns the Bible declares that there will be a “shout!” This will be a shout of victory for the redeemed for sin, death and hell will have been vanquished. The triumphant Lamb of God will drag a beaten and bound Devil and blast him into the Lake of Fire, never to beset God’s children again. It will be a shout for joy as we finally reach home and are reunited with family, friends and all who are in the faith and know Christ as their Savior. Take heart dear Christian friend, the best is yet to come!” S. E. Trail

My prayer for you today is for you to be able to rejoice in the return of Jesus!

Weekly Memory Verse Challenge Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

 

My Favorite Animal

“Our teacher asked what my favorite animal was, and I said, "Fried chicken." She said I wasn't funny, but she couldn't have been right, because everyone else laughed. My parents told me to always tell the truth. I did. Fried chicken is my favorite animal. I told my dad what happened, and he said my teacher was probably a member of PETA. He said they love animals very much. I do, too, especially chicken, pork and beef. Anyway, my teacher sent me to the principal's office. I told him what happened, and he laughed, too. Then he told me not to do it again. The next day in class my teacher asked me what my favorite live animal was. I told her it was chicken. She asked me why, so I told her it was because you could make them into fried chicken. She sent me back to the principal's office. He laughed, and told me not to do it again. I don't understand. My parents taught me to be honest, but my teacher doesn't like it when I am. Today, my teacher asked us to tell her what famous person we admire most. I told her, "Colonel Sanders." Guess where I am now...”

2019 Bible Reading Schedule – Deut. 6-7

Trail Mix - 3.1.19

March 1, 2019 – Our love for Christ is proven by our loyalty to Christ! Orpah made a show of her affection for her mother-in-law but it was Ruth who “…clave to her.” Ruth 1:14. Jesus attached little importance to outward displays of affection but placed obedience to His commands as a priority! He said, “…if ye love me, keep my commandments.” There is no substitute for faithfulness. Loyalty is the true test of love! S. E. Trail

My prayer for you today is for you to have a renewed commitment to obeying the truth that God has revealed to us in His Word!

Weekly Memory Verse Challenge Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

“The Sunday School teacher, was telling his class the story of the Prodigal Son. Wishing to emphasize the resentful attitude of the elder brother, he laid stress on this part of the parable. After describing the rejoicing of the household over the return of the wayward son, the teacher spoke of one who, in the midst of the festivities, failed to share in the jubilant spirit of the occasion. "Can anybody in the class," he asked, "tell me who this was?” Nine year old Olivia had been listening sympathetically to the story. She waved her hand in the air. “I know!” she said beamingly. “It was the fatted calf.”

2019 Bible Reading Schedule – Deut. 4-5