For Thursday, June 14th, 2018

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, JUNE 14TH, 2018

7 Days Until Summer

Sunrise: 5:54 am

 Sunset: 9:03 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

Today is Flag Day, which is a day for all Americans to celebrate and show respect for our flag, its designers and makers.  Our flag is representative of our independence and unity as a nation…one nation, under God, indivisible.  Our flag has a proud and glorious history .

It was on this day in 1777 the Second Continental Congress passed the Flag Resolution which designated the first American flag.  The first flag featured thirteen stars and thirteen strips. The one we use today features fifty stars, one for each state that makes up our great nation.  This version was adopted on July 4, 1960 to acknowledge Hawaii’s addition as a US state.

As Americans, we can be proud of our culture, our nation, and our flag. So raise the flag today and every day with pride.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

The red and white and starry blue

Is freedoms shield and hope.

John Philip Sousa

I was taught to love and honor the flag, as many of us were, when we were children and recited the Pledge of Allegiance every day at the beginning of the school day.   As I’ve grown older that is something that has never changed.

It’s the birthday of our flag and a day to be celebrated for sure.

I found the patriotic banner, in the picture above, last year at Aldi’s of all places, and today it’s time to hang it up again!

It’s also the time of year when red white and blue desserts become popular.  From Flag Day to the 4th of July, we see them every where and most are made or topped with strawberries, blueberries and whipped cream.  

As today is also Strawberry Shortcake Day here’s a recipe to celebrate

Red White and Blue Shortcake

 
1  package yellow cake mix

1 container frozen whipped topping, thawed

  1 pint blueberries, rinsed and drained

2 pints fresh strawberries, rinsed and sliced

Prepare cake according to package directions and bake in a 9 by 13 inch pan. Cool completely.

Frost cake with whipped topping. Place blueberries in a square in the corner, and arrange sliced strawberries as stripes to make an American flag. Chill until served.

It sounds both easy and delicious.  

I hope to be outside today with the yard work, with a few ice tea breaks in between.  

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

COUNTING MY GIFTS

You’re the emblem of 

The land I love.

The home of the free and the brave.

George M Cohan

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

6068.  for our flag, a symbol of freedom and unity

6069.  for shady place to sit when it’s hot 

6070. for strawberries, so very good for you

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

Oh! say, does that star spangled banner yet wave,

O’re the land of the free and the home of the brave.

Frances Scott Key

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma