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.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH, 2018
Sunrise: 7:32 am
Sunset: 5:00 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
Hallmark
Today is Mason Jar Day which commemorates the ingenious invention that has been bringing families together for generations. While some forms of food preservation have existed for centuries it wasn’t until John Landis Mason’s invention and patent was issued, on this day in 1858, that the home canning became a safe reality. The original Mason jars are now valued as collectors items and many still use Mason Jars in their kitchens.
These jars have been used for everything from canning fruits and vegetables and jams and jellies to cute office supply storage. They are great for storing candy, nuts and bolts, and buttons. They are also great for creating fun and easy gift baskets by mixing dry ingredients for for soup, bread, or cookie mixes in cards and attaching a card with preparation directions.
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Necessity may be the mother of invention, but curiosity is the mother of discovery.
Charles Handy
I do like Mason Jars and have several. I have a button jar which is shown in the picture above, and I store nuts and raisins in them too. I’ve received gifts in a jar. The picture below is a cookie mix I received last year for Christmas. I even have Mason Jars that have handles on them and can be used for drinking.
I have candles that are in Mason jars too. I have herbs and spices that are stored in jars too. I could go on and on telling about their many uses.
I found this recipe for making a quick meal in a jar so I thought I’d share it with you today. Mason jar meals are basically the easiest, most portable way to make and take a devious breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Mason Jar Burrito Bowl
2 tbsp. salsa
1 tbsp. red onion diced
1/2 c. cooked quinoa or brown rice
1/2 c. cherry tomatoes halved
1/4 c. bell pepper, diced
1/3 c. cooked black beans
handful of crushed tortilla chips
2 tbsp. cilantro
2 oz. lettuce
Layer all ingredients in a quart size jar starting with the salsa on the bottom and ending with the lettuce and chips on top. If you want your could also add some shredded cooked chicken to make it more substantial. Reseal the jar and refrigerate up to 5 days.
When ready to eat simply shake the jar so salsa is well mixed and either pour in a bowl or enjoy straight from the jar.
I hope you all have a FANTASTIC Friday!
COUNTING MY GIFTS
Ingenuity, plus courage, plus work, equals miracles.
Bob Richards
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
6568. for Mason Jars, they can have many uses
6569. For Fridays, always a good day
6570. for inventors and their marvelous inventions
Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!
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
Man is a creature of hope and invention, both of which belie the idea that things cannot be changed.
Tom Clancy
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
