For Saturday, December 10th, 2022

 ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10TH, 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.

Slightly adapted from one of my morning devotionals

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11 DAYS UNTIL WINTER 

 Sunrise:  7:43 am

 Sunset:   4:59  

pm

Life is a special   

occasion!

Hallmark!

 

Today is Human Rights Day which is celebrated December 10th, 2022.  The day was chosen to honor the United Nations General Assembly adoption and proclamation on the universal Declaration of Human Rights, the first global enunciation of human rights and one of the first major achievements of the new United Nations.

Human Rights Day is normally marked by both high level political conferences and meetings by cultural events and exhibitions dealing with human rights issues.

In addition, it is traditionally on December 20 that the five year United Nations Prize in the field of Human Rights and Nobel Peace Prize are awarded. Many organizations active in the human rights field schedule events to commemorate the day .

The Declaration of Human Rights arose directly from the experience of the Second World War and represents the first global expression of rights to which all human beings are inherently entitled, it consists of 30 articles which have been elaborated in subsequent international treaties, regional human rights instruments, national constitutions and laws.  The Guiness Book of Records describes the UDHR as the most translated document in the world.

While not a treaty itself, the Declaration was adopted for the purpose of defining the meaning of the worlds fundamental needs and human rights appearing in the United Nations Charter which is binding to all member states.  For this reason the Universal Declaration is a fundamental constitutive document of the United Nations.  Many international lawyers , in addition, believe the the Declaration forms part of customary international law and is a powerful too in applying diplomatic and moral pressure to governments that violate any of the articles.

To celebrate this holiday, learn about what your human rights are. 

If you cannot see the bright side, polish the dull side

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Freedom from fear could be said to sum up the whole philosophy of human rights.

Dag Hammarskjold 

We all are human and we all should have rights to protect ourselves.  I will celebrate this day and be thankful for all the rights I have.  As a citizen of the United States I have the right  to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.  

I believe we were all created equally and what I have is also something others should have. No one is better than someone else.  We may be unique individuals but we were all made to share equally in the gifts given.  What is right for one should be right for all.  

I had the right to have a job and earn what was needed to take care of my family, and thanks to that job, I now am retired and have a  right to the Social Security which I paid into when working.  It’s not a gift, but something I earned. I am able to buy what food I need and am able to pay the rent for my home. It’s a right I have.  

On my menu for the weekend is:

Pork with Sweet Potatoes

Makes 4 servings

1/2 cup flour

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 lb. pork tenderloin

1 tsp. canola oil

2 sweet potatoes,peeled and cubed

1/2 cup dried cranberries 

1 can chicken broth

1 Tbsp Dijon mustard

1 apple, sliced

4 green onions, chopped

In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt and pepper.  Cut tenderloin into 12 slices.  Pound each with a meat mallet to 1/4 inch thickness.  Dip pork in flour mixture to coat both sides, shake off excess.

In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, heat oil over medium high heat, brown pork in batches.  Remove from pan.

Add sweet potatoes, cranberries and broth to same pan.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, simmer covered or until potatoes are almost tender.  Stir in mustard.

Return pork to pan; add apple and green onions. Return to a boil.  Reduce heat; simmer covered and cook until potatoes and apples  are tender.

One serving is 3 slices of pork with 1 cup potato mixture.  

I don’t have any cranberries on hand so will omit them from my recipe, but it should still be good.  I think I’ll also add some cinnamon flavor to my sweet potatoes.  This is a one dish meal for me and it has everything I need in it.  Meat, vegetable and fruit too.

We are to be in the upper 30’s today and have chance of rain moving in tonight which could change over to snow by morning. We’ll see… at any rate it’s a good day for a hot meal.

I hope you all have  a SUPER Saturday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS 

We hold these truths to be self evident — that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Thomas Jefferson 

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

 

10,866.  for all the rights I have as a citizen of the USA 

10,867. for all those supporting the rights of others

10,868. for a hot meal on a cold day

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

Give to every human being every right that you claim for yourself.  

Robert G. Ingersoll

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma