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Intro
Thursday, September 18 2025from the Brisbane Revival Fellowship
God morning to all the saints
Only 105 days to the year 2026
Scripture Of The Day
I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high. Psalms 7:17.Read The Bible In a Year
Proverbs 30-31; 2 Corinthians 11:1-15.Thoughts For The Day
Speech is conveniently located midway between thought and action, where it often substitutes for both.Don't part with your church fellowship. When it is gone you may still exist, but you have ceased to live.
Don't let today's disappointments cast a shadow on tomorrow's dreams
Motivation For The Day
If you have a goal in life that takes a lot of energy, that requires a lot of work, that incurs a great deal of interest and that is a challenge to you, you will always look forward to waking up to see what the new day brings.On This Day
1502 - Christopher Columbus lands in Costa Rica on his fourth and last voyage.1911 - Russian Premier Piotr Stolypin dies four days after being shot at the Kiev opera house by socialist lawyer Dimitri Bogroff.
1948 - Margaret Chase Smith becomes the first woman elected to the Senate without completing another senator's term when she defeats Democratic opponent Adrian Scolten. Smith is also the only woman to be elected to and serve in both houses of Congress.
1965 - "Get Smart" premiers
1977 - US Voyager I takes 1st space photograph of Earth & Moon together
1980 - Cosmonaut Arnoldo Tamayo, a Cuban, becomes the first black to be sent on a mission in space.
1985 - Computer scientists accidentally stumble upon the largest prime number ever discovered, the number 2^216091 - 1, containing 65,050 digits.
2012 - World's first mother-to-daughter uterus transplant undertaken at the University of Gothenburg.
2016 - Earliest known fishhooks, 23,000 years old, discovered on Okinawa Island, Japan; findings published in PNAS journal.
2024 - Walkie-talkies belonging to the Hezbollah armed group explode across Lebanon, killing 20 people, injuring more than 450, as the Israeli defense minister declares "we are at the start of a new phase in the war".
Personal Story Of The Day
Bad News?
What are you going to do?
We often reveal our deepest faith and character by the way we handle bad news. Some will ignore it, hoping it will go away. Some will react impulsively, and make a quick judgment. Some will get angry and blame others. Some will go into a depression, saying that the world is against them.
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4:6,7). "And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus" (Eph. 2:6).
We often reveal our deepest faith and character by the way we handle bad news. Some will ignore it, hoping it will go away. Some will react impulsively, and make a quick judgment. Some will get angry and blame others. Some will go into a depression, saying that the world is against them.
Some will face it all alone, thinking their own strength can overcome anything. And others will pray for God's wisdom, strength, direction and peace.
Regardless of our problem-solving methods during adverse situations, we all have one thing in common... the temptation to worry. Worry paralyses us.
Worry confuses the senses and the mind. Worry puts faith in the negative.
Worry expects the worst. Worry grows with time. It becomes the proverbial monster under the bed. It is Murphy's Law in action. It is the mountainous mole hill.
Regardless of our problem-solving methods during adverse situations, we all have one thing in common... the temptation to worry. Worry paralyses us.
Worry confuses the senses and the mind. Worry puts faith in the negative.
Worry expects the worst. Worry grows with time. It becomes the proverbial monster under the bed. It is Murphy's Law in action. It is the mountainous mole hill.
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4:6,7). "And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus" (Eph. 2:6).
Jokes Of The Day
Judge Jerry Buchmeyer of the US District Court for the Northern Districtof Texas writes a monthly article for the Texas Bar Journal. Often, he
cites unusual exchanges between lawyers and witnesses during trials.
The following true exchange says it all:
Lawyer: "So, Doctor, you determined that a gunshot wound was the cause
of death of the patient?"
Doctor: "That's correct."
Lawyer: "Did you examine the patient when he came to the emergency
room?"
Doctor: "No, I performed the autopsy."
Lawyer: "OK, were you aware of his vital signs when he was at the
hospital?"
Doctor: "He came into the emergency room in shock and died a short
time later."
Lawyer: "Did you pronounce him dead at that time?"
Doctor: "No, I am the pathologist who performed the autopsy. I was
not involved with the patient initially."
Lawyer: "Well, are you even sure then, that he died in the emergency
room."
Doctor: "That is what the records indicate."
Lawyer: "But if you weren't there, how could you have pronounced him
dead, having not seen or physically examined the patient at
that time?"
Doctor: "The autopsy showed massive hemorraging in the chest area and
that was the cause of death."
Lawyer: "I understand that, but you were not actually present to
examine the patient and pronounce him dead, isn't that
right?"
Doctor: "No, sir, I did not see the patient or actually pronounce him
dead, but I did perform an autopsy and right now his brain is
in a jar over at the county morgue. As for the rest of the
patient, for all I know, HE COULD BE OUT PRACTICING LAW
SOMEWHERE!!"
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Costello: Hey, Abbott!
Abbott: Yes, Lou?
Costello: I just got my first computer.
Abbott: That's great Lou. What did you get?
Costello: A Pentium II-266, with 40 Megs of RAM, a 2.1 Gig
hard drive, and a 24X CD-ROM.
Abbott: That's terrific, Lou
Costello: But I don't know what any of it means!!
Abbott: You will in time.
Costello: That's exactly why I am here to see you.
Abbott: Oh?
Costello: I heard that you are a real computer expert.
Abbott: Well, I don't know-
Costello: Yes-sir-ee. You know your stuff. And you're going
to train me.
Abbott: Really?
Costello: Uh huh. And I am here for my first lesson.
Abbott: O.K. Lou. What do want to know?
Costello: I am having no problem turning it on, but I heard
that you should be very careful how you turn it off.
Abbott: That's true.
Costello: So, here I am working on my new computer and I want
to turn it off. What do I do?
Abbott: Well, first you press the Start button, and then-
Costello: No, I told you, I want to turn it off.
Abbott: I know, you press the Start button-
Costello: Wait a second. I want to turn it off. Off. I know
how to start it. So tell me what to do.
Abbott: I did.
Costello: When?
Abbott: When I told you to press the Start button.
Costello: Why should I press the Start button?
Abbott: To shut off the computer.
Costello: I press Start to stop.
Abbott: Well Start doesn't actually stop the computer.
Costello: I knew it! So what do I press.
Abbott: Start
Costello: Start what?
Abbott: Start button.
Costello: Start button to do what?
Abbott: Shut down.
Costello: You don't have to get rude!
Abbott: No, no, no! That's not what I meant.
Costello: Then say what you mean.
Abbott: To shut down the computer, press-
Costello: Don't say, "Start!"
Abbott: Then what do you want me to say?
Costello: Look, if I want to turn off the computer, I am
willing to press the Stop button, the End button
and Cease and Desist button, but no one in their
right mind presses the Start to Stop.
Abbott: But that's what you do.
Costello: And you probably Go at Stop signs, and Stop at
green lights.
Abbott: Don't be ridiculous.
Costello: I am being ridiculous? Well. I think it's about
time we started this conversion.
Abbott: What are you talking about?
Costello: I am starting this conversation right now. Good-bye.
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In olden times, it is reported that sacrifices were made at the altar.
Since then, weddings have been held there, and times haven't changed at all!
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Riddle Of The Day
Chief Running Water had two sons. What were their names?Answer to Yesterday's Riddle
If a girl ate her mother and father, what would that make her?
an orphan.
Devotional Thoughts Of The Day
Family Character
For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness. Hebrews 12:10. References from Proverbs 19:1-20:30.
The traditional family has come under attack in recent history. Some Communist regimes even separated young children from their families, claiming that the state was better able to raise them. Even today some argue that the family is obsolete.
Instructions about the family run throughout Proverbs, but we're focusing on Proverbs 19-20 today. We have already seen the importance of the family in Proverbs 1-9, even though the topic wasn't addressed as directly as it is in later chapters. In the introductory chapters we saw the example of children receiving instruction from their parents about the nature of life and how to succeed in it. Proverbs 19:27 reminds us how important this is. Proverbs also shows that discipline is essential for the formation of a child's character. Parents who discipline their children actually give them hope (v18).
Proverbs doesn't present a picture of discipline that's harsh, but rather it is redemptive and instructive. In fact, Hebrews 12:8 says that if we didn't receive God's discipline, we wouldn't really be God's children. The author of Hebrews links discipline with God's love and quotes Proverbs 3:11-12.
The impact of parents on their children goes beyond their words. In Proverbs 20:7 we see that the blameless character of a parent is a lifelong blessing to a child. Obviously how we live is just as important as what we say. Later, in verse 11, we see that a child's developing character is revealed by actions.
We have also seen the importance of family in the repeated warnings about adultery throughout Proverbs 1-9. Not only does adultery adversely affect marriage partners, but it also brings grief upon an entire family. Because the family is so important, it must be protected and nurtured.
Family members are expected to honour and take care of each other. That's why a child who fails to show this respect is shameful (Prov 19:26) and can bring ruin to a parent (19:13). The path to wisdom brings abundant life and order, but argumentative family members bring constant irritation.
Most parents want to give the very best to their children. Proverbs suggests that the best legacy that we can give to our children is the kind of life we live (Prov 20:7). Our godly character is the most precious gift that we can give.
If you have children, you may naturally think about the kind of character that you want them to have. But Proverbs encourages you to think just as much about your own character. Even without children, your good character is the best legacy you can leave to those around you.
Patience, Where Are You?
In your patience possess ye your souls. Luke 21:19.
'Patience, where are you?' Do you feel like PATIENCE is a person, at times? I sure wish Patience would show up, especially when waiting in the long lines at the supermarket. The girl is slow; the products don't have a barcode on them. What more can happen? How much more can your patience be tried?
The Word declares that we go through nothing that Jesus hasn't already gone through. He was tempted and tried, and no guile was found in his mouth. The people in his own community didn't believe in Him. Life wasn't a bed of roses for Jesus; yet, He was always willing to wait, to listen, to help when there was a need. I don't find where He grumbled over anything that came His way.
We, on the other hand, lose our cool more often than we'd like to admit. Remember the last time someone cut you off in traffic? What did you do? Pray for him/her? Be honest! What about the terrible waitress that couldn't get your order right, or never came back to bring you another cup of coffee?
All the little things that come our way, that really feel like mountains at the time, are trials of our faith and patience. We don't always answer them in the way we should. We lose our PATIENCE... and we perhaps say things or do things that aren't becoming of Christianity. After all, we are to be 'new creatures in Christ'. The adversary knows that, and, therefore, puts things in our paths that would cause us to stumble.
I am sure your memory is working overtime, at the moment, letting you know all those times that you've done or said the wrong thing... conscience is a good thing! Can you imagine living without a conscience? I know there are those that try to depress it, but it shows up every time you do something you shouldn't. Next time you feel like using the tongue to blast someone (someone's bad driving or a rebellious child?), ask PATIENCE to take over, and you won't be sorry you did!
For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness. Hebrews 12:10. References from Proverbs 19:1-20:30.
The traditional family has come under attack in recent history. Some Communist regimes even separated young children from their families, claiming that the state was better able to raise them. Even today some argue that the family is obsolete.
Instructions about the family run throughout Proverbs, but we're focusing on Proverbs 19-20 today. We have already seen the importance of the family in Proverbs 1-9, even though the topic wasn't addressed as directly as it is in later chapters. In the introductory chapters we saw the example of children receiving instruction from their parents about the nature of life and how to succeed in it. Proverbs 19:27 reminds us how important this is. Proverbs also shows that discipline is essential for the formation of a child's character. Parents who discipline their children actually give them hope (v18).
Proverbs doesn't present a picture of discipline that's harsh, but rather it is redemptive and instructive. In fact, Hebrews 12:8 says that if we didn't receive God's discipline, we wouldn't really be God's children. The author of Hebrews links discipline with God's love and quotes Proverbs 3:11-12.
The impact of parents on their children goes beyond their words. In Proverbs 20:7 we see that the blameless character of a parent is a lifelong blessing to a child. Obviously how we live is just as important as what we say. Later, in verse 11, we see that a child's developing character is revealed by actions.
We have also seen the importance of family in the repeated warnings about adultery throughout Proverbs 1-9. Not only does adultery adversely affect marriage partners, but it also brings grief upon an entire family. Because the family is so important, it must be protected and nurtured.
Family members are expected to honour and take care of each other. That's why a child who fails to show this respect is shameful (Prov 19:26) and can bring ruin to a parent (19:13). The path to wisdom brings abundant life and order, but argumentative family members bring constant irritation.
Most parents want to give the very best to their children. Proverbs suggests that the best legacy that we can give to our children is the kind of life we live (Prov 20:7). Our godly character is the most precious gift that we can give.
If you have children, you may naturally think about the kind of character that you want them to have. But Proverbs encourages you to think just as much about your own character. Even without children, your good character is the best legacy you can leave to those around you.
Patience, Where Are You?
In your patience possess ye your souls. Luke 21:19.
'Patience, where are you?' Do you feel like PATIENCE is a person, at times? I sure wish Patience would show up, especially when waiting in the long lines at the supermarket. The girl is slow; the products don't have a barcode on them. What more can happen? How much more can your patience be tried?
The Word declares that we go through nothing that Jesus hasn't already gone through. He was tempted and tried, and no guile was found in his mouth. The people in his own community didn't believe in Him. Life wasn't a bed of roses for Jesus; yet, He was always willing to wait, to listen, to help when there was a need. I don't find where He grumbled over anything that came His way.
We, on the other hand, lose our cool more often than we'd like to admit. Remember the last time someone cut you off in traffic? What did you do? Pray for him/her? Be honest! What about the terrible waitress that couldn't get your order right, or never came back to bring you another cup of coffee?
All the little things that come our way, that really feel like mountains at the time, are trials of our faith and patience. We don't always answer them in the way we should. We lose our PATIENCE... and we perhaps say things or do things that aren't becoming of Christianity. After all, we are to be 'new creatures in Christ'. The adversary knows that, and, therefore, puts things in our paths that would cause us to stumble.
I am sure your memory is working overtime, at the moment, letting you know all those times that you've done or said the wrong thing... conscience is a good thing! Can you imagine living without a conscience? I know there are those that try to depress it, but it shows up every time you do something you shouldn't. Next time you feel like using the tongue to blast someone (someone's bad driving or a rebellious child?), ask PATIENCE to take over, and you won't be sorry you did!
Facts Of The Day
"Typewriter" is the longest word that can be made using only the top row on the keyboard.
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