A story is told that at a school carnival, two kids won four free goldfish, so the father went out Saturday morning to find an aquarium. The first few he saw were priced from $40 to $70. Then, he spotted it--right in the aisle: a discarded 10-gallon display tank, complete with gravel and filter--for a mere five bucks. He was sold! Of course, it was…

A story is told that In the latter part of the 17th century, German preacher August H. Francke founded an orphanage to care for the homeless children of Halle. Today's thought comes from Luke 6:38 (TLB) which says, For if you give, you will get! Your gift will return to you in full and overflowing measure, pressed down, shaken together to make room…

A story is told that one day a beggar by the roadside asked for alms from Alexander the Great as he passed by. Today's thought comes from Isaiah 43:19 (KJV) which says, Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. →5 Foolish Mistakes Video Series←…

In Eastern California, there is a place called Death Valley. It is the hottest, driest, and the lowest in the world. National Park and a land of extremes. It has steady drought and extreme summer heat, yet there the towering peaks are frosted with winter snow and rare rainstorms bring vast fields of wildflowers. Today's thought comes from Psalms 23…

Most of the time, when people read, repeat, or hear this beautiful passage of scripture written by the Apostle Paul, there is often some challenge or difficulty we are facing, which makes us look for hope that whatever we’re dealing with, will end well for us …as we think it should. Today's thought comes from Rom 8:28 (KJV) which says, And we know …

Cece Winnan released a cover song on her album “Believe For It” in 2021, which has since become popular around the world and is sung in many churches. This song was first released by Jenn Johnson from Bethel Music in 2019 on their “Victory” Album, and has launched many different versions of this powerful song, including Cece Winnans’ version. →5 Fo…

There was once a university in England, partially enclosed by a stone wall. An ivy bush was planted beside the wall with the hopes that the vines would grow and cover the wall. But, after many years, the ivy bush appeared dormant. Tired of waiting, the groundskeeper decided to give it one more year to grow. Today's thought comes from Galatians 6:9-…

On January 12, 2007, a man just outside a subway station in Washington D.C. started to play the violin. Over the course of 45 minutes, he played six pieces, including pieces by Bach and Schubert. Because it was rush hour, exactly 1,097 people poured through the station, most of them on their way to work. After playing for almost an hour, he had rec…

Every year, Home & Garden Television (HGTV) gives away a dream home. This year, the dream home is located in Anastacia Island, Florida, on the waterfront. It has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a 2 car garage + other rooms and is valued at $2.2M; it comes with a 2024 Mercedes Benz E-Class, + $100K cash. Today's thought comes from Hebrews 11:6-7 (TLB) whic…

This is such an amazing story because it illustrates that when we have found something of deep value to us, we will pay any price to acquire it. That also means that when we’re not willing to pay for something, we don’t fully understand its value or how it will benefit our lives. Today's thought comes from Matthew 13:44-46 (TLB) which says, 44 “The…

The body of David Livingstone was buried in England where he was born, but his heart was buried in the Africa he loved. Today's thought comes from Matthew 6:19-21 (KJV) which says, 19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in…

My wife and I have been married for the past 25 years, yet, as a man, one of the most important lessons I’ve learned is, never stop dating. So, I’m married to my wife, but I’m still dating her. Today's thought comes from Psalms 42:1 (TLB) which says, As the deer pants for water, so I long for you, O God. 2 I thirst for God, the living God. Where ca…

In 1972 James S. Hewett, shared this story. Years ago, a young mother was making her way across the hills of South Wales, carrying her tiny baby in her arms, when she was overtaken by a blinding blizzard. Today's thought comes from John 15:13 which says, Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. →5 Foolish Mi…

This true story was told on Crossway.com, that on December 7th, 1988, an earthquake devastated the northwestern section of Armenia, killing an estimated 25,000 people. In one small town, just after the earthquake, a father rushed to his son's school only to find that the school had been flattened. There was no sign of life. But he had no thought of…

A story is told by Dick Hills about a young mother who was lying on the ground, and in her arms she held a tiny baby girl. He said, "As I put a cooked sweet potato into her outstretched hand, I wondered if she would live until morning. Her strength was almost gone, but her tired eyes acknowledged my gift. The sweet potato could help so little, but …

Isn’t it amazing that we accept gifts all the time from people who love us, without having to understand how the gift works or even why they gave it? We don't understand all the mechanical pieces of how our car works, we just accept that it can take us from place to place, and we simply use it to do so. Today's thought comes from Ephesians 2:8-9 wh…

In the Far East, there is a tree called the Chinese bamboo tree. This remarkable tree is different from most trees in that it doesn’t grow in the usual fashion. Like any plant, the Chinese bamboo tree requires nurturing, water, fertile soil, and sunshine; Yet, in its first year, there are no visible signs of activity above the soil. In the second y…

Isn't it amazing that in our world today, people often think about paying their debts, more that they think about loving others. Today's thought comes from Romans 13:7-8 in which the Apostle Paul said, "Pay everyone whatever you owe them. If you owe taxes, pay them. If you owe tolls, pay them. If you owe someone respect, respect that person. If you…

A story is told about a few friends who were participating in a hot-air balloon race, when both tragedy and triumph struck. On the day of the race, as the men and all the other contestants gathered on the large open field, the weather seemed fine and all was well, so, they began inflating their hot air balloons with warm air. Today's thought comes …

In his all-time classic book, Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill tells the story of R. U. Darby. Darby’s uncle had gold fever, so he staked his claim and started digging. After a lot of hard work, the uncle found a vein of gold-ore, so he covered up his find and returned home to raise the money for the machinery that he would need to bring the ore …

George Mallory was the famed mountain climber who may have been the first person ever to reach the top of Mount Everest. In the early 1920’s he led a number of attempts to scale the mountain, eventually being killed in the third attempt. Today's thought comes from Psalms 118:24, a familiar verse of scripture that says, "This is the day that the Lor…

Jesus had twelve disciples who followed Him. Jesus had hand picked each of them, but it was obvious He didn't chose them because of their social status, intelligence, spiritual maturity, or their great personalities, because they all had flaws and failings just like everyone else. Today's thought come from from Psalms 118:8-9 which says, "It is bet…

A story is told that there was a little boy how had a bad temper and would say mean things when angry. One day, his father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper and used mean words, to hammer a nail in the wooden fence behind the house. Today's thought come from from Proverbs 18:21 which says, "Death and life are i…

A story is told that there once was a man who was asleep one night in his cabin when suddenly his room filled with light and the Saviour appeared to him. Today's thought comes from Proverbs 3:5-6 in which Solomon says, "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall d…

The 14 foot masterpiece statue of the biblical hero David, standing tall and strong after his victory over Goliath, is carefully placed in a museum in Italy, and is worth an estimated $10 million dollars. Today's thought come from Psalms 138:8 which says, " The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: forsak…

A story is told about a 39 year old poet named Elizabeth Barrett, who at 15 years old injured her spine and after losing her mobility and being confined to bed in London, was regarded as an invalid. She was doomed to spend the rest of her life in bed, away from a normal natural life. →5 Foolish Mistakes Video Series← | https://www.purposeunleashed.…

If you ask any farmer, he will tell you that one of the most important elements of any harvest, is the seed you sow. To reap any harvest, you must first plant a seed; therefore, a harvest is an intentional and planned event, it is not a supernatural miracle, but a manifestation that happens because you followed the law/principle of sowing and reapi…

David makes a few powerful statements in his writing that we all should pay attention to as it speaks to the power of God’s Word in our lives and how it blesses and changes us. Today's thought comes from Psalms 119:89-93 which says, 89 Forever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven. 90 Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established…

Do you realize that you can't really get to know someone unless you get up close and personal with them? You can know about a person, you can look on from a distance and make a guess about who they are, what they enjoy, or how they live, but the only way to really know a person, you've got to get up close; you've got to be around them, spend time w…

Track and field is a sport which combines various athletic contests based on the skills of running, jumping and throwing. The running events include sprints, which are about running short distances at top speed; middle distance events, which include running around the track 7.5 times; and long distance events, which is typically running over a mile…

It's amazing what people will do to try and run away from God. They will try to stay busy and overwork themselves, so they don't have time for God; they will try to avoid God by changing the subject whenever His name comes up; they will try to do many good deeds to make themselves feel good and to justify the idea that they don't really need God. B…

Cities of refuge existed in the Old Testament times. If a man was accused of a crime, he would run into a city of refuge and was guaranteed protection by law. In all our lives, we have been accused of many crimes of sin and the payment for sin is death, yet, we can run to Jesus Christ who is our city of refuge and be guaranteed protection from the …

You are not just anybody, you are an ambassador of the kingdom of God; you are a representative on the earth of your Heavenly Father. Don't you ever forget that you are special, you are royalty. →5 Foolish Mistakes Video Series← | https://www.purposeunleashed.com/5M Conrad's Books Re-Engage | https://www.purposeunleashed.com/xmu657 Assignment Praye…

People are different. Some are losers because they choose to be; some are champions because they choose to be. Learn to study the lives of champions. →5 Foolish Mistakes Video Series← | https://www.purposeunleashed.com/5M Conrad's Books Re-Engage | https://www.purposeunleashed.com/xmu657 Assignment Prayer Journal | https://www.amazon.com/Assignment…