For Tuesday, September 26th, 2023

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH, 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

86 DAYS UNTIL WINTER 

In Ohio

 Sunrise:   7;20 am

   Sunset:  7:19  

pm

Life is a special   

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is Johnny Appleseed Day which  is an unofficial holiday to commemorate John Chapman from Massachuetts, USA.  His birthday was on this same date, but sometimes it is  celebrated on March 11th - his supposed time of death.  The latter is better suited for planting.

John Chapman was a poor man who lived in the USA from 1774 until 1847.  He became famous  as he is said to have brought apple trees to all the Midwest.  He walked through the country planting apple trees everywhere and is know to have been a truly kind and polite man.  On Johnny Appleseed Day it is a good idea to foster one’s own little apple tree — the seed you need can be found in any apple.

He never gained any profit from his apples because he  raised trees and he then moved on planting seeds somewhere else.  

To celebrate today, eat an apple.  Primary schools often celebrate  it to teach the children about the popular and healthy fruit.

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY 

An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

Benjamin Franklin

Apple are good to eat and are good for us too.  They may lower high cholesterol and blood pressure.  They aid digestion, and support a healthy Immune System. Apples are a diabetic friendly fruit and the Antiloxidants may play a role in Cancer prevention.

I use them in baking and cooking and love them. Apple cake was a favorite my mom used to make and homemade applesauce is delicious.

I like to dip my apple slices in peanut butter for a snack.  They are good just peeled and sliced.  Although they do say apple peels are good for us to eat. 

I forgot to tell you that DS#5 came over with one of his daughters on Sunday and helped me with the fall decorating so it is all done now.   I’m happy to say at least something got finished here, but as far a sorting the clothes I have still has a long way to go!

It’s another cool and partly sunny day here with temps remaining in the low 70’s. 

I hope you all have a TERRIFIC  Tuesd

 ay!

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS 

Surely the apple is the noblest  of fruits.

Henry David Thoreau

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

11,682 for fresh apples to eat, they are in season now

11,683. for apple orchards close by

11,674.for a partly sunny 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

Anyone can count the seeds in an apple, but only God can count the number of apples in a seed.

Robert H. Schuller 

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma