For Saturday, January 28th, 2023

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28TH, 2023

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

50 DAYS UNTIL SPRING 

In Ohio

 Sunrise:  7:43 am

 Sunset:   5:39 

pm

Life is a special 

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is National Blueberry Pancake Day which celebrates pancakes that are a wonderful treat to enjoy anytime of day.  They are nutricious enough to eat for breakfast, tasty enough for a midday snack, and easy enough to make for dinner. 

To make blueberry pancakes, mix up a batch of your favorite plain pancake batter.  Wash the blueberries, pat them dry, and keep in a separate bowl.  Once you’ve poured the batter onto the griddle, drop a few blueberries on top. This will ensure that your blueberries aren’t bruised during the cooking process and will be perfect bursts of flavor, when you bite into your pancake. 

To celebrate  today, make a batch of pancakes , top them with some blueberry syrup and enjoy!                                                                            

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Blueberries, strawberries and blackberries are true super foods, Naturally sweet and juicy, berries are low in sugar and high in nutrients - they are among the best foods you can eat.

Joel Fuhrman 

I do have some blueberry syrup here, but pancakes like so many other good things are now a thing of the past for me.  I will however, have some blueberries and celebrate anyway!  

Blueberries are one of the super foods which are very good for us.  They are packed with antioxidants  and help keep your heart pumping strong.  They are high in fiber and low in calories and carbs. 

Carbohydrates raise the level of glucose in your blood, so I have to avoid eating them.  Thankfully I have family here that can use all the things I can no longer eat.  I’ll be giving away a lot of the food in my cupboard.  

On the bright side I can still enjoy popcorn for a snack.  It does have to be microwaved or air popped, however.  

I hope you all have a SUPER Saturday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Pancakes are pure love and great taste. 

Author Unknown

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

11,004. for blueberries good and good for you too.

11,005. for healthy snacks like popcorn

11,006. for my health and that of my family 

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

Advice from a Blueberry:

Be well rounded

Soak up the sun

Live a fruitful life 

It’s OK to be a little blue

Make sweet memories!

Author Unknown 

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma