For Tuesday, November 20th, 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.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH, 2018

35 Days until Christmas

Sunrise: 7:22 am

 Sunset: 5:04 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

  

Today is National Peanut Butter Fudge Day which is the perfect treat for anyone with a sweet tooth and a love for rich , decadent dessert.

Peanut butter has been a staple in American kitchens for more than a century.  It ca be served in a sandwich, mixed with ice cream, combined with chocolate or whipped into fudge.  

According to legend the origin of fudge can be traced back to the 1800’s when people used the word fudge to mean cheat or mess up.  One day a chef accidental fudged a batch of caramel he was trying to mike, inventing the delicious confection we know and love today.

Fudge is now made in many heavenly flavors, including the rich peanut butter variety.  Try your hand at making a homemade batch in honor of Peanut Putter Fudge Day!

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Families are like fudge…mostly sweet with a few nuts.

Barbara Johnson

Fudge is delicious and I like most any kind there is.  But in honor of today, I found a quick and easy Peanut Butter Fudge recipe to share.

Peanut Butter Fudge

No stick Cooking Spray

3 c. sugar 

1/2 c. butter

2/3 c. evaporated milk

1 2/3 c. creamy peanut butter

1, 7oz., jar of marshmallow cream

1 tsp. vanilla

Line 13 by 9 inch pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.

Combine sugar, butter and milk in a large saucepan, stirring constantly on medium heat, until mixture comes to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat.

Add peanut butter, and stir until blended. Add marshmallow cream and vanilla.  Beat until well blended.  Spread in a prepared pan.  Cool.  Cut into candy sized pieces.

There is no need to check the grocery ads or even to do any shopping this week.  I still have a few leftovers from Thanksgiving.  The fridge is full and I don’t need a thing as far as food goes.  But I do need a hair cut and today is the day. 

I hope you all have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

One of secrets of a happy life is continuous small treats.

Iris Murdoch

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

6538. for peanut butter good and good for you

6539. for a hair cut, I’ll feel better

6540. for a full refrigerator

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

There’s nothing as cozy as a piece of candy and a book.

Betty MacDonald

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma