For Monday, June 20th, 2022

 ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MONDAY, JUNE 20TH, 2022

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.

1 DAY UNTIL SUMMER 

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Sunrise: 5:55 am

 Sunset: 9:05 

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Life is a special  

occasion!

Hallmark

It’s National Ice Cream Soda Day which celebrates a frothy drink comprised of a few scoops of ice cream in any carbonated beverage.  It’s the perfect beverage to cool you off on this June day.

Ice cream sodas were invented by Robert Green in 1874 during Philadelphias 150th anniversary celebration.  It is believed that Mr. Green added vanilla ice cream to the soda he sold after he ran out of ice.  Intentional or not, it was a delicious way to keep sodas cold, and they were an instant hit.  Green was so proud of his creation that even had the phrase, Originator of the Ice Cream Soda, engraved on his tombstone.

These days there are many delicious variations of the original, including root beer floats, Boston coolers, and purple cows.  To celebrate today, all you need is soda , a few scoops of ice cream and a straw!

If you can't see the bright side, polish the dull side

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

When summers are draining you of energy, beat the heat with a glass of ice cream soda !

After a few chilly days in the low 70’s, and rain this morning we’re to be warmer, in the 80’s and it’ll be a great day to enjoy a cooling soda.  I love root beer floats the best, but have even made them with 7 Up.  It’s a refreshing drink on a hot day!

I’ll be sure to have one for dessert but on the menu today is:

 Corn, Rice and Bean Burritos

Makes 8 servings

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil

1 1/3 cups fresh  or frozen corn, thawed 

1 onion, chopped

1 green pepper, sliced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 1/2 tsp. chili powder

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1 can, 15 oz. black beans, rinsed and drained

1 1/2 cups cooked rice

8 flour tortillas, warmed 

3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup plain yogurt 

2 green onions, sliced

1/2 cup salsa

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat.  Add corn, onion and pepper; cook and stir until tender.  Add garlic, chili powder and cumin.  Cook 1 minute longer.  Add beans and rice and heat through.

Spoon 1/2 cup filling across center of each tortilla, top with cheese, yogurt and green onions .  Fold bottom and sides of tortilla over and roll up.  Serve with salsa.

I have salsa on hand so will enjoy one or two of these for dinner tonight. 

I hope you all have a GREAT start to this new week!  Happy Monday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS 

No matter how young or old we are, we always want to have ice cream soda because it is so irresistible!

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

 

10,354 for refreshing ice cream sodas

10,355. for a delicious dinner 

10,356. for a new day and a new week!

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 EMT’s.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

The good thing about ice cream soda is that it is quick to make but great to taste !

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma