For Saturday, August 24th, 2019

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FOR SATURDAY,AUGUST 24TH, 2019 

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.

 30 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 6:46 am

 Sunset: 8 14 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark 

Today is National Waffle Day which honors an American inventor named Conelius Swartwout who received the first U.S. patent for a waffle iron on this day in  1869.  Waffles are a delightful breakfast food and can be paired with almost any topping.  Butter and maple syrup, fruit and whipped cream, a big scoop of ice cream or even a helping of fried chicken.  The choice is yours! 

All you need is a waffle iron and a yummy recipe to cook up some homemade waffles and have breakfast for dinner tonight!!

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

A party without cake is just a meeting.

Author Unknown 

I do like waffles but most of the time fix pancakes as my waffle iron is stored away up in the cupboard and doesn’t come out very often.  It’s really called a sandwich maker but doubles as a waffle iron, so I haven’t had a reason to get another one when this works just fine. I suppose if I had to make them for a large group I’d like a different one, but most of the time it’s just me here to cook for.

I do have a party to go to tomorrow so today’s recipe isn’t for waffles, but for a dessert called fruit pizza.  Which is what I’m making to take along to share tomorrow. It’s a great summertime dessert

Fruit Pizza

1 roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough

1 pkg. 8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/3 c. sugar

’1/2 tsp. vanilla

1 c fish or canned peach slices, drained

1 c. halved or quartered strawberries

1 c. blueberries

1/2 c. apple jelly

Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a 12 inch pizza pan or a 10 X 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Break up cookie dough in pan and press dough thinly at bottom of pan to within 1/2 inch of edge.Bake about 20 minutes until golden brown.  Cool completely.  

In a small bowl beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with mixer until fluffy.  Spread mixture on the cookie crust.  Arrange fruit over cream cheese.  

Stir jelly until smooth, Spoon or brush over fruit.  Refrigerate until chilled .  Cut into wedges or squares to serve.  Cover and refrigerate any remaining pieces. Makes 12 servings. I’ll probably make a double batch for the party.

Today’s pictures are from our little Precious One’s party last year.  

I hope you all have a SUPER Saturday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

The grace of God means something like: Here’s your life.  You might never have been, but you are because the party wouldn’t have been complete without you.

Frederik Buechner

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

7366.for waffles, they are good for breakfast

7367. for fruit, good and good for you 

7368. for a party to go to tomorrow

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!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

Life may not be the party you hoped for…but while we’re here we may as well dance.

Jeanne C Stein

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma