For Tuesday, July 18th, 2023

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

TUESDAY, JULY 18TH, 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

69 DAYS UNTIL FALL

In Ohio

 Sunrise:   6;10 am

   Sunset:  8:58   

pm

  

Life is a special  

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is National Hot Dog Day which celebrates one of the most iconic American foods.  No cookout or baseball game would be complete without a delicious hot dog served on a bun and covered in ketchup, mustard and onions, relish, or chili.

Hot dogs which are known as frankfurters, franks, wieners, dogs and red hots have been around since the late 1800’s.  The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council estimates that Americans consume 20 billion hot dogs a year.

To celebrate today, cook up some hot dogs for dinner tonight. Enjoy a delicious meal to celebrate this yummy all American favorite. 

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY 

Hot dogs were just made for rolls.

Anthony T. Hicks

I love hot dogs especially on the grill in the summertime.  But most of them are too salty for me.  Just like lunchmeat, the salt content is high. But I found some that are healthier so I’m enjoying them once again.  I don’t eat them on a bun but use my oatmeal bread instead.  It is healthier for me.  It has less carbohydrates.  I like mine with ketchup and onions on them.  I also like chili on mine.  I often save leftover chili to make chili dogs.  

I even like beans and weinies.  Baked beans with cut up hot dogs mixed in with them.  They make for a quick and easy dinner for me.  

But for today I’ eating my leftover salad from yesterday.  It’s to be sunny today and our air quality has improved, the rain of yesterday cleared it out.  

I’m still praying that they will be able to stop the fires from burning in Canada.  Thousands of acres of forests are being burned down. We need those forests to survive.

I hope you all have a have aTERRIFIC Tuesday !

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS 

Noblest of all dogs is the hot dog; it feeds the hand that bites it.

Laurence J. Peter

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

11,488. for delicious hot dogs in the summer!

11,489.for quick and easy meals to enjoy

11,490. for many healthy alternatives

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

A hot dog at the game beats roast beef at the Ritz.

Humphrey Bogart

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma