For Sunday, October 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.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14TH, 2018

72 Days until Christmas

Sunrise: 7:39 am

 Sunset: 6:48 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

  

Today is National Dessert Day which is a rich day filled with yummy treats. It’s a day to forget about calories and then you can go back to your diet.

You can make your own desserts, buy them at the store, or go out to a restaurant and enjoy a dessert or two.  It’s a day to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Have a happy National Dessert Day!

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Once in a young lifetime one should be allowed to have as much sweetness as one can possibly want and hold.

Judith Olney

I do have a sweet tooth and almost always have some kind of a dessert on hand here at my house.  Right now I still have a couple of pieces of leftover apple pie in the fridge.  But sometimes it is something simple like a dish of ice cream.  

One of the best desserts I’d ever had was a loaded chocolate brownie that was topped with ice cream, whipped cream and drizzled with chocolate syrup, when my sister, BIL, and I went out to celebrate our birthdays this past spring.  That is what the pictures are of today.  It was so… good and we ate every delicious bite!

I found an easy pumpkin dessert to share today. It’s pumpkin month and since  I don’t usually make pumpkin pies until November.  This one sounds like a keeper.

Easy Pumpkin Dessert

1 15 oz. can pumpkin

3 eggs

4 tsp. pumpkin spice

1 12 oz can evaporated milk

1 c. sugar

1 box yellow cake mix

1/2 c. butter

3/4 c. walnuts, chopped

Mix together pumpkin, eggs, spice, milk and sugar and pour into a greased 9 by 13 pan.

Sprinkle dry cake mix on top

Pour melted butter over the top and then sprinkle with walnuts.

Bake at 350 for 45 minutes until set.  Serve with ice cream or cool whip.

I haven’t tried this yet, but it does sound easy.

Today’s holiday tip:  Clear out the coat closet and add extra hangers to make space for guests.  

Thankfully, I do have a coat rack that sits in the corner for guests to hang coats and hats.  I even have an umbrella holder for when it rains.  

It’s looking like a party cloudy here with temps the low 60’s.  I guess I best find a light jacket or sweater to wear when I go out to church later this morning.  That’s something I haven’t had to do in a long time. 

I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.

Charles Schultz

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

6427. for desserts, yum

6428. for a coat rack for guests

6429. for plenty of coats and sweaters for warmth

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

Life is uncertain.  Eat dessert first.  

Ernestine Ulmer

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma