For Wednesday, October 18th, 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.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, 2017

63 DAYS UNTIL WINTER 

Sunrise: 7:44 am

 Sunset: 6:42 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

Today is Global Dignity Day which is an initiative to educate and inspire young people and help them to understand their self worth and goals. It was established in 2008 and continues to grow in popularity.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, National Chili Month, National Dessert Month, National Pasta Month, National Roller Skating Month, Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

This week is National Baking Week

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference. 

Jane Goodall

I can’t say enough about letting your children know just how much you love them.  We need to let them know they are unique and special and no matter their circumstance, rich or poor, they are valued.  Having worth and dignity is a lesson that begins at home and is often reinforced by our churches and schools.

It is important that every Human Being lives his or her life in dignity, honor, respect, and integrity.  The good Lord made us all very special and unique individuals and all are precious in His sight.

My mom used to tell me to remember that no one is better than me, and also that I was no better than anyone else.  We are all equal.  Wise advice for all of us.  When we treat each other with love, we treat them with dignity and respect.

It’s mid week again and time for me to refect upon what I’ve yet to do this week.  While not a lot has been done, after today there are still two more days until the weekend.  

What I need to do and what gets done are often two very different things.  I’ve learned to be flexible and can change plans at a moments notice and try always to remember that Gods plans are the best.

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

One is not rich by what one owns, but more by what one is able to do without with dignity.

Immanuel Kent

WHAT’S NEW IN THE KITCHEN

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

It’s National Chocolate Cupcake Day! Chocolate cupcakes are a delightful treat served at gourmet bakeries and kitchen tables across the country.

Cupcakes first emerged during the 19th century in the United States. There are two theories about how they got their name. One claims that the miniature cakes were originally baked in cups. The other suggests that the name comes from the recipe, which was measured out by the cup: one cup butter, two cups sugar, three cups flour, four eggs, one cup milk, one spoonful baking soda.

Cupcakes are now made with a variety of flavors, ingredients, and decorations, but simple chocolate cupcakes remain a perennial favorite.

Heavenly Chocolate Cupcakes

 1/2 cup hot coffee

 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 cup flour

 1 cup granulated sugar

 1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup milk

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla

 Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place cupcake liners in muffin tin. Spray lightly with cooking spray.

 Combine hot coffee and cocoa powder. Mix well to dissolve and set aside.

In  a large bowl , combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt mixing well. In a separate bowl, combine milk, oil, egg, and vanilla. Mix well to combine. Add about half of the milk mixture to the flour and mix on medium high speed for 2 to 3 minutes until light and fluffy.

Combine the chocolate mixture with the remaining milk mixture and add to the batter. Mix with batter on medium speed for about 30 seconds, scraping sides of bowl before turning mixer on. Distribute batter evenly to the 12 muffin cups. Batter will be very wet. Bake in preheated 425 degree oven for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to 325 degrees without opening the oven door. Continue cooking at lower temperature for an additional 13 to 15 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

 Remove from the oven and transfer cupcakes to a cooking rack as soon as they're cool enough to be touched.

Makes 12 cupcakes

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Be thankful for the smallest blessing and you will deserve to receive greater. Value the least gifts no less than the greatest, and simple graces as especial favors. If you remember the dignity of the Giver, no gift will seem small or mean. 

Thomas à Kempis

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

5356. for love, it really does make the world go round

5357.  for chocolate, always good

5358. for encouraging words, always appreciated

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

Compassion is an act of tolerance where kindness and forgiveness reign. When we make the compassionate choice, we enhance the dignity of each individual, which is the very essence of loving them.

Leo Buscaglia

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma