For Tuesday, January 16th, 2024

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

TUESDAY, JANUARY 16TH, 2024

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

62  Days Until Spring 

In Ohio

   Sunrise:  7:52  am

   Sunset:   5:24  pm

Life is a special  

occasion!

Hallmark!

 

Today is International Hot and Spicy Food Day.  Achaeolgists evidence suggests that people have been using hot spices in their recipes for over 6,000 years.

The hottest chili pepper in the world is the Naga Jolokia.  On an average, one of these peppers is over 170 times spicier than a jalapeño pepper.

Throughout the world, there are hundreds of different spices that contribute to an array of hot and spicy foods.  Hot foods can be good for you because of their medicinal and antimicrobial properties.  Garlic chilies, onions, all spice and oregano make food safer to consume. 

To celebrate today, try a few hot peppers or sauces with your food today!

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Spice a dish with love and it pleases every palate.

Plautus

I don’t use a lot of hot peppers in my recipes because I like my food on the mild side.  The spiciest I get is when I make chile.  I use chili powder but do not put hot peppers in it.  I use green bell peppers instead.  

I’m not cooking today because I have leftovers to eat, but I do have pictures of my brand of chili. I like to use leftover chili on hot dogs and also make a pasta dish with it called Cho cho wheels. 

I’m going to be going out to lunch tomorrow with some of my high school grad members.  We get together once a month and this will be the last one I’ll be attending as I’m not sure of my moving date.  It’s supposed to be warming up some then, so it will be easier getting out and about. We’ll  be in the 20’s still below freezing. 

 

I hope you all have a TERRIFIC Wednesday.

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS 

Eating spicy food releases feel good endorphins, making it one of the reasons people enjoy it so much.

Author Unknown

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

11,984, for spicy foods which are supposed to be good for you.

11,985.for a warmer day tomorrow.  

11,986. for lunch with friends

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

Spicy food is not just about heat; it’s about the explosion of flavors that dance on your tongue.

Author Unknown

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma