For Tuesday, January 24th, 2023

 ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

TUESDAY, JANUARY 24TH, 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

54 DAYS UNTIL SPRING 

In Ohio

 Sunrise:  7:47 am

 Sunset:   5:34 

pm

Life is a special 

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is National Peanut Butter Day which celebrates a very popular household food.  The average person consumes more than six pound of peanut products each year.

Peanut butter was invented by George Bayle, a St. Louis snack food maker during the 1890’s.  For many years, peanut butter manufactures struggle with the oil separating from the grainy solids of the peanut butter.  In 1923 Heinz became the first company to homogenize the peanuts into spreadable butter we know and love today.   After perfecting the recipe, peanut butter soon became a classic American food. 

It takes 550 peanuts to make a 12 oz. jar of peanut butter.  Peanuts are cholesterol free and an excellent source of protein.  It’s the high protein content that causes peanut butter to stick to the roof of your mouth

To celebrate today, bake some peanut butter cookies, spread some on your toast or enjoy a spoonful right from the jar.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

If we give a piece of bread and butter that’s kindness, but if we put jelly or peanut butter on it, then it’s Loving Kindness.

Barbara Johnson

There is doubt, I love peanut butter and have it on a sandwich often.  I also like to spread it on my English muffins. I bake some with it and love peanut butter pie too. I always have it on hand and it’s become a staple in my pantry. 

It’s good and good for us too.  Protein is an important part of our diet.  Research shows that people who regularly eat nuts or nut butter, including peanut butter, are less likely to develop heart disease and type 2 diabetes 

I hope you all have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

God spreads grace like a 4 year old spreads peanut butter - He gets it all over everything.

Mark Lowry

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

10,992. for peanut butter, good and good for you too.

10,993. for another day to stay inside and keep warm and cozy

10,994.for peanut butter cookies, a delicious treat 

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

You can spread jelly on the peanut butter, but you can’t spread peanut butter on the jelly.

Dick Van Dyke

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma