Trail Mix - 1.31.19

January 31, 2019 – “Have you ever made a trip without making hotel plans thinking that there would be plenty of rooms available only to find out that there was a convention or other activity and there was no room to be had at any price. We cannot walk up to the gate of heaven after we die and receive a dwelling place just by asking for it. Our place in heaven must be secured in advance. Many will come to the Lord and make claims only to hear, “…I never knew you.” S. E. Trail

My prayer for you today is that you have made your “reservations” for that mansion in the sky!

Weekly Memory Verse Challenge - John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. KJV

“A busload of politicians were driving down a country road when, all of a sudden, the bus ran off the road and crashed into a tree in an old farmer's field. The old farmer, after seeing what had happened, went over to investigate. He then proceeded to dig a hole to bury the politicians. A few days later the local sheriff came out, saw the crashed bus, and asked the old farmer where all the politicians had gone. The old farmer said he had buried them. The sheriff asked the old farmer, "Were they all dead?" The old farmer replied, "Well, some of them said they weren't, but you know how them politicians lie."

2019 Bible Reading Schedule – Exodus 39-40

Trail Mix - 1.30.19

January 30, 2019 – Vance Havner writes: “The rich fool was no fool as a farmer, he was successful and he may have been religious because he spoke to his soul but he said the wrong thing. No man should say “…take thine ease…” to his soul. This is what many do today but God says “…today is the day…” and “…watch therefore for ye know not what the day may bring.” This man told his soul to take a vacation but God changed his plans. Man proposes but God disposes! Don’t make the mistake of thinking that you have “all the time in the world,” God is the “timekeeper.” S. E. Trail

My prayer for you today is for you to have a renewed hunger and thirst for the things of God.

Weekly Memory Verse Challenge - John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. KJV

“The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said to him, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough. We’re sick of each other, and so you call your sister in Chicago and tell her." Frantic, the son called his sister, who exploded on the phone. "Like heck they’re getting divorced," she shouted, "I’ll take care of this." She called Phoenix immediately, and said to her father. "You are NOT getting divorced. Don’t do a single thing until I get there. I’m calling my brother back, and we’ll both be there tomorrow. Until then, don’t do a thing, DO YOU HEAR ME?" The man hung up his phone and turned to his wife. "Okay, honey. The kids are coming for Thanksgiving and paying for their flights." ChristiansUnite.com

2019 Bible Reading Schedule – Exodus 36-38

Trail Mix - 1.29.19

January 29, 2019 – “What makes real born again Christians different from everyone else? Why do some seem to have an inner peace and joy? Is there some mysterious secret ingredient? The answer is yes, there is something that makes the twice born different from all others but you do not need a degree in theology to name it. Paul wrote, “…by the grace of God I am what I am.” It is God’s amazing grace that makes all the difference. Grace is defined as unmerited favor and we need His favor because we are all in a hopeless, helpless situation without His grace.” S. E. Trail

My prayer for you today is for you to know the “...joy of salvation, joy unspeakable, abounding joy, exceeding joy!”

Weekly Memory Verse Challenge - John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. KJV

“Peter walked up to his teacher's desk, holding a report card with a big red F. "If I were you," said Peter, "I would change this while you still can." "Why is that?" asked the teacher. "Because my daddy told me that if I brought home one more failing report card, someone was going to get a beating." ChristiansUnite.com

2019 Bible Reading Schedule – Exodus 33-35

Trail Mix - 1.28.19

January 28, 2019 – “…God is my salvation, I will trust, and not be afraid.” Isa. 12:2. God has not given us the spirit of fear so where does fear come from? Fear is a response of the flesh when we take our eyes off of God and focus on our circumstances. Peter stepped out on the water and was doing fine until he took his eyes off the Lord! Fear and faith are incompatible for they are enemies. “Trust in the Lord with all thy heart …” is the answer for our fears. God IS our salvation, I will TRUST and not be afraid!’ S. E. Trail

My prayer for you today is for a heart that will rest “…safe in the arms of Jesus.”

Weekly Memory Verse Challenge - John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. KJV

THE WISDOM OF BABES

Have you ever heard the phrase, “Out of the mouth of babes?” Certainly you have. It comes from the simple truth that sometimes it takes a child to reveal lasting wisdom. It seems foolish but it isn’t!

For example:
· Patrick, age 10, said, “Never trust a dog to watch your food.”
· Michael, 14, said, “When your dad is mad and asks you, "Do I look stupid?" don’t answer him.”
· Michael, wise man that he was also said, “Never tell your mom her diet’s not working.”
· Randy, 9 years of age said, “Stay away from prunes.” One wonders how he discovered that bit of wisdom.
· Kyoyo, age 9, said, “Never hold a dust buster and a cat at the same time.”
· Naomi, 15 said, “If you want a kitten, start out by asking for a horse.”
· Lauren, age 9 said, “Felt markers are not good to use as lipstick.”
· Joel, 10 years old, said, “Don’t pick on your sister when she’s holding a baseball bat.” and
· Eileen, age 8 said, “Never try to baptize a cat.” ChristiansUnite.com

2019 Bible Reading Schedule – Exodus 30-32

Trail Mix - 1.27.19

January 27, 2019 – “I knew a man that built a house with no widows. Windows let in the light and let out the sight and without light men cannot live. John Bunyan knew the value of windows for he spent most of his adult life in Bedford jail without a window, so he built his own in “Palace Beautiful,” and wrote of an “upper chamber whose window opened toward sunrising.” Vance Havner No windows lead to stagnation. No windows lead to dryness of the soul. No windows prevent the light of truth from penetrating into the heart and mind. Now windows create spiritual atrophy. No windows produce doubt, discouragement and depression. This is true of the soul and the church.”   S. E. Trail

My prayer for you today is for you to allow the “light” to shine into the window of your soul.

Weekly Memory Verse Challenge - John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. KJV

“The Indians asked their Chief in fall, is the winter going to be cold or not. Not really knowing an answer, the chief replies that the winter was going to be cold and that the members of the village were to collect wood to be prepared. Being a good leader, he then went to the next phone booth and called the National Weather Service and asked, "Is this winter going to be cold?" The man on the phone responded, "This winter was going to be quite cold indeed." So the Chief went back to speed up his people to collect even more wood to be prepared. A week later he called the National Weather Service again, "Is it going to be a very cold winter?" "Yes", the man replied, "it's going to be a very cold winter." So the Chief goes back to his people and orders them to go and find every scrap of wood they can find. Two weeks later he calls the National Weather Service again: "Are you absolutely sure, that the winter is going to be very cold?" "Absolutely" the man replies, "the Indians are collecting wood like crazy!"  

2019 Bible Reading Schedule – Exodus 28-29

Trail Mix - 1.26.19

January 26, 2019 – “Faith is not a sure road to health, wealth and prosperity as some latter day prophets teach. In Hebrews 11 we have a roll call of faith and the faithful and two things jump out of the text. First, “…and others were tortured…” and second, “…and these all, having obtained a good report through faith…” They all received a good “report” but God’s plan for them didn’t include an “easy road” to travel. The old hymn declares, “It’s not an easy road, we are traveling to heaven, for many are the thorns on the way…” Many a saint has had to walk through the fire. Some were delivered down here and some were delivered up there but all were ultimately brought through.’ S. E. Trail

My prayer for you today is for you to receive a “good report card” from our Lord.

Weekly Memory Verse Challenge - John 13:16 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him. KJV

“Sometimes women are overly suspicious of their husbands. When Adam stayed out very late for a few nights, Eve became upset. "You're running around with other women," she charged. "You're being unreasonable," Adam responded. "You're the only woman on earth." The quarrel continued until Adam fell asleep, only to be awakened by someone poking him in the chest. It was Eve. "What do you think you're doing?" Adam demanded. "Counting your ribs," said Eve.” 

2019 Bible Reading Schedule – Exodus 25-27  

Trail Mix - 1.25.19

January 25, 2019 – “What if, is one of the most powerful phrases in the English language? What if you pray and your loved one is not healed? What if the dearest one in your life is taken away? What if a friend fails you? Are you prepared for the “What if’s,” in life? God is able but sometimes He is not willing. Are you ready for that? If things do not turn out the way that you prayed or hoped they would, what is your response? Job said, “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.” Are you spiritually prepared for, “What if…my friend?” S. E. Trail

My prayer for you today is for you trust Him even when He says “no!”

Weekly Memory Verse Challenge - John 13:16 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him. KJV

“Smith goes to see his supervisor in the front office. “Boss,” he says, “we’re doing some heavy house-cleaning at home tomorrow, and my wife needs me to help with the attic and the garage, moving and hauling stuff.” “We’re short-handed, Smith,” the boss replies. “I can’t give you the day off.” “Thanks, boss,” says Smith, “I knew I could count on you!” Anonymous

2019 Bible Reading Schedule – Exodus 22-24