For Sunday, August 18th, 2019

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FOR SUNDAY,AUGUST 18TH, 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.

 36 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 6:40 am

 Sunset: 8 23 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark 

Today is National Potato day which honors the popular parts of diets around the world for centuries - the potato.

Not only are potatoes tasty, they are good for you. They contain high levels of important vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, potassium and iron.  

More that 45 billions of pounds are harvested in the U.S. each year.  We use them to make baked potatoes, mashed potatoes and home fries and french fries…the list is endless.

To celebrate today, enjoy some potatoes prepared your favorite way .  

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

What I say is that if a man really likes potatoes, he must be a pretty decent sort of fellow.

A.A. Milne

I am a potato lover.  Hardly a meal goes by but there is not a potato of some kind included in it.  Even when I have a sandwich, I’ll have some potato chips on the side.

Last week I went out to lunch and had a burger with DD. It was one of the most usual burgers I’ve ever had, as it not only had a burger it also had an egg and crispy home fries on it.  It was called the Brunch Burger and was delicious.  A combination of breakfast and lunch in one sandwich. So for today’s recipe, I thought I look for a recipe for crispy Homefries to share.

Fried Potatoes

 4 c. thinly sliced potatoes

1 onion, thinly sliced

1 1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

Heat oil in a non stick 10 inch skillet .  Add potatoes and onion. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Cover and cook over medium heat about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Un cover and cool 10 minuts longer, stirring occasionally until potatoes are brown and tender. The crispier the better.

I might have to try some on the next burger I have it was a very tasty combination. And instead of a plain egg sandwich, the next will have some home fries in it too.

Today’s pictures are of our get together yesterday, which thankfully included a variety of potatoes.

COUNTING MY GIFTS

So what do we do? We do what all families do.  Grin, bear it, and pass the mashed potatoes.

Heather Brewer

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

7348. for potatoes good and good for you too

7349. for a meal together, much better than on my own

7350. for a beautiful day with family getting together

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

Money is the root of all evil, and yet it is such a useful root that we cannot get on without it any more that we can without potatoes.

Louisa May Alcott

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma