For Thursday, September 21st, 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.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2017

1 DAY UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 7:15 am

 Sunset: 7:27 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

Today is International Peace Day which seeks a global cessation of violence and war. Each year on this day, celebrations are held in hundreds of countries, all with the same goal in mind --to stop war and violence. Created and sponsored by the United Nations, this day seeks to end war, starting today.

Wouldn't it be nice if this one day succeeded and spread, country by country, day by day, until there is no more war or violence.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

What do I want to take home from my summer vacation? Time. The wonderful luxury of being at rest. The days when you shut down… and let life simply wander.

Ellen Goodman

I’m celebrating the last day of summer here at my house today.  I’m making a big pitcher of lemonade and eating out on the sunporch today.  This summer has been a good one for me and I’m thankful for the lovely days we’ve had. 

This summer was filled with many peace filled and lazy days but Autumn starts tomorrow and life will become much busier. There’s much to do before winter arrives.  

Change is in the air. The days are ending earlier, the summer heat is dying down, and these are only signs of bigger things to come.

I hope you all have a GREAT day.  Happy Thursday!

WHAT’S NEW IN THE KITCHEN

There is a food holiday to celebrate every day of the year!

It’s Pecan Cookie Day which recognizes the creation one of the worlds most perfect cookies. Pecans were originally found in Mexico, and were quickly adopted and spread when American colonists first discovered them. They became something of a staple of the American South, becoming the foundation for that most important of pies, the pecan pie.

Pecan Cookies

1 c butter, Softened
2/3 c Dark Brown Sugar, Packed
1 Large Egg
2 c Flour
1/2 t salt
1 1/2 c pecans, halved
Cream together the butter, egg, and brown sugar in a bowl until they are blended. Add flour and salt while mixing until thoroughly blended, and then refrigerate for an hour. While cooling the cookie batter, start preheating your oven to 375 F. Once the cookie dough has finished cooling, make into 1 inch balls of dough, and place them on a cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Take a glass and dip the bottom in flour, and use it to flatten the balls. Once it’s down, press a pecan into the top of the dough.

Then bake for 10 to 12 minutes until they’re a light golden brown, let cool, and serve!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Peace is always beautiful. 

Walt Whitman

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

5275. for peace, let it begin with me

5276. for pecans, a favorite of mine

5277. for peaceful days

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

We need time to dream, time to remember, and time to reach the infinite. Time to be. 

Gladys Taber

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma