ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
The moments of our lives may be bright with possibility, dark with fear or sadness, or even plain everyday gray, but God's glory never fades. May God's glory shine into the exciting lights, upsetting darks, and boring grays of your every day.
SUNDAY, APRIL 9TH, 2017
Sunrise: 6:57 am
Sunset: 8:02 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
Hallmark
Today is Palm Sunday, the fifth Sunday of Lent, the last Sunday before Easter and the beginning of Holy Week. First celebrated in the 300's, Palm Sunday honors Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem with the symbolic waving of palm branches, an emblem of joy and victory, the triumph before His crucifixion.
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Hosanna to the King of Kings!
I can hardly believe it’s Palm Sunday already and a week from today will be Easter Sunday! Our family Easter celebration won’t be until the 22nd of April and I’m really looking forward to that. Not everyone will be able to gather together, but as many that can will come.Time distance and circumstances tend to keep up apart these days. None the less, it’ll be a happy celebration.
Today is to be sunny and in the lower 70’s and I’ll be off to church as usual later on this morning. Otherwise the day should be a relaxing one. As we haven’t had any rain for a couple of days now I may be able to get outside in the yard and pick up some of the sticks and branches that have fallen from all the trees around the house. It won’t be long now and the grass will need mowed. It’ll be a great day just to get outside for awhile !
I’m sure that in the week ahead there will be lots of eggs being decorated in preparation for Easter and that is what the pictures are of today. Eggs decorated by children and grandchildren last year.
I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday!
WHAT’S NEW IN THE KITCHEN
There is a food holiday to celebrate every day of the year!
It’s National Chinese Almond Cookie Day!
These light, tender cookies are great served with ice cream as an easy holiday dessert or with simply with a cup of coffee or tea after dinner.
1 cup Butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large Egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
48 whole blanched almonds
1 large
Egg, yolk only
1 tablespoon water
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine butter and sugar in bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add egg and almond flavoring; beat until well mixed. Add flour, baking powder and salt; beat at low speed until well mixed.
Shape dough into 1 1/4 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly; press almond into center of each cookie. Beat egg yolk with water in bowl; brush cookies evenly with egg mixture. Bake for 11 to 15 minutes or until just set. Makes approximately 48 cookies.
COUNTING MY GIFTS
Palm Sunday is like a glimpse of Easter. It’s a little bit joyful after being a somber during Lent.
Laura Gale
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
4804. for a sunny warmer day
4805. for a good visit with DS#1 yesterday
4806. for cookies, always a sweet treat
Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!
PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS
Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.
Almighty and eternal God,
Protect our military
as they discharge their duties
with the shield of your strength,
may the power of your love
enable them to return home in safety
that with all who love them
they may ever praise you for your loving care.
AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters
and Paramedics and EMT’s
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
ADVICE FOR TODAY
No pain, no palm:
no thorns, no throne;
no gall, no glory;
no cross, no crown.
William Penn
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
3 comments:
Love the last rhyme from William Penn, the same man they named Pennsylvania for!
Also, great colored eggs too!
Happy Palm Sunday to you and a blessed HOLY Week to you. xx
We will be coloring eggs Wednesday night. Haven't done it in years so it should be fun. I too can't believe how fast this year is going.
Betty
I've not colored eggs in years, but the 'aroma' still lingers in my memory! :) There's so much hilarity - and even beauty in the finished products ... and best of all, anyone can eat their mistakes! :)
Have a great week, Ma!
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