For Monday, December 24th, 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.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 24TH, 2018

1 Day until Christmas

86 Days until Spring

Sunrise: 7:52 am

 Sunset: 5:03 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

  

Today is Christmas Eve which is the day much of the world anxiously awaits the festivities of Christmas Dayl  Many families even celebrate this day as much as Christmas itself.

People will often spend today finishing their holiday shopping, traveling to be with friends and family, and attending parties to await Christmas Day. 

There are many ways to spend Christmas Eve and whether you need to send a last minute gift card, bake up a batch of cookies be sure to celebrate with loved ones.  Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things — not the great occasions — give of the greatest glow of happiness.

Bob Hope

This evening I’ll be going to church for Christmas Eve Services with the ones in my family that are close by.  Hopefully I’ll get a few pictures to share.  The ones shown today are from last year as different members of the family celebrated Christmas .  

I’ve some wrapping to finish up, but other than that I don’t have any other plans.  Thankfully, what little shopping I had to do is done. 

We’re to be in the mid 30’s today and partly cloudy.  The snow has melted, so it won’t be a white Christmas here, but we’ll be keeping merry still.

 Silent Night, Holy Night

All is calm, all is bright

I hope you all have a GREAT start to this new week.  Happy Christmas Eve!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Like snowflakes, my Christmas memories gather and dance — each beautiful, unique and too soon gone.

Deborah Whipp

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

6640.  for family 

6641. for church services

6642. for gifts to give

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

Last Minute Gift Suggestions: 

To your enemy, forgiveness.

To an opponent, tolerance

To a friend, your heart

To every child, a good example

To all, charity 

To yourself, respect.

Oren Arnold

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma