For Thursday, January 19th, 2023

 ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19TH , 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

59 DAYS UNTIL SPRING 

In Ohio

 Sunrise:  7:50 am

 Sunset:   5:28 

pm

Life is a special 

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is National Popcorn day which celebrates one of the most popular snacks in the country.   Americans eat about 16 billion quarts of popcorn each year.  This equates to about 51 quarts per person.

Popcorn has been around for centuries, and is one of the oldest snacks in the country.  It is one of six main varieties of corn.  The others are pod, sweet, flour, dent and flint.  Popcorn originated in Mexico but eventually made its way to the U.S. in 1948.

Achaeologists in the state of New Mexico discovered ancient popcorn ears that were at least 5,500 years old.  The Native Americans, in both North and South American, popped their corn by throwing it on hot stones over a fire.

To celebrate today make your favorite kind of popcorn and enjoy it while watching a movie at home.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Popcorn is one of the only situations in which you eat the result of an explosion.

Demetri Martin

I do love popcorn and have it often.  I do use microwave popcorn at times, but my favorite would be what I make in a pan on the stove.  

All you need to do is heat a 3 Tablespoons of oil on the stove and then put a cup of popcorn in.  Put a lid on the pan and shake it around then let it pop until you don’t hear any popping anymore.  It works every time. I like butter on mine, but have cut back on the salt due to my high blood pressure.  

The healthiest popcorn is probably done with an air popper and I do have one but don’t use it much any more.  I like the stove top better.  

I have been using Boy Scout Popcorn for several years now.  The Boy Scouts have it on sale as an annual fund raiser.  Every kernel pops and it is delicious.  I like to support the Scouts.  I got some girl scout cookies from my granddaughter and will get some popcorn from a grandson.  They are both wonderful organizations.

I’m staying in today, it is raining and I have no car.  It’s in the garage and they are working on it.  I’m not sure exactly when I’ll get it back.  But I have done my shopping and am all set here so I can go without a car for a few days.

I hope you all have a GREAT day!  Happy Thursday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Of course life is bizarre, the more bizarre it gets, the more interesting it is.  The only way to approach it is to make yourself some popcorn and enjoy the show.

David Gerrold

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

10,980. for popcorn, a nutritious and delicious snack 

10,981. for Scouting organizations 

10,982. for a day to spend inside and keep dry

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

Love is sharing your popcorn

Charles M. Schultz

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma