For Sunday, April 23rd, 2017

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 23RD, 2017

59 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER

Sunrise: 6:36 am

 Sunset: 8:17 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

Today we celebrate World Book Night which is about honoring the joy of reading. Nothing quite matches the enjoyment that comes from losing oneself in a good book.

But, with so many people having lost the habit of reading for pleasure, this event provides an opportunity for book lovers to share with others the enjoyment literature provides.

If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

A good book on your shelf is a friend that turns its back on you and remains a friend. 

Author unknown

There is no doubt about it I do enjoy reading and have for as long as I’ve been able to read.  Books have opened doors that were otherwise closed to me.  From information to enjoyment, they've provide hours and hours of pleasure. 

Yesterday we had our family Easter gathering and that is what the pictures are of today.  And thankfully the weather was nice so we got to do the annual Easter Egg hunt. There was lots of fun family time and lots of good food too.  A big thank you for DS#3 and his wife for hosting a wonderful get together.  

Today I’ll be off to church and then home for a day of rest.  It’s to be on the sunny side and hopefully I’ll be able to get out and enjoy some of that too.

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 Cherry Cheesecake Day

CHERRY CHEESECAKE

Crust:
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted

Cheesecake:
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
16 ounces cherry pie filling, chilled

Combine crumbs, sugar, and butter; press onto bottom of 9 inch springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees , 10 minutes.
Combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Bake at 450 degrees, 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees; continue baking for 30 to 40 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan.

Chill. Spread cherry pie filling over cheesecake before serving.

Makes 10 to 12 servings.

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Always look on the bright side of life. Otherwise it'll be too dark to read. 

Author Unknown

Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for.  There is truly is always something to be thankful for.

4825. for books, a wealth of information and entertainment

4826. for cherries, good and good for you too

4827. for a day to refresh and renew

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

The worth of a book is to be measured by what you can carry away from it. 

James Bryce

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma