For Tuesday, February 27th, 2024

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH, 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

22 Days Until Spring 

In Ohio

   Sun1rise:  7:06 am

   Sunset :   6:16 pm

Life is a special  

occasion!

Hallmark!

 

Today is National Strawberry Day which is when we pay homage to one of the most popular fruits in the world. Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen ever year, so they are often called the Taste of Spring.  

The bright and juicy berries are both delicious and incredibly good for you.  Each bite is packed with vitamins, antioxidants and fiber.

People have been enjoying them and their benefits for centuries.  In fact, the Ancient Romans believed they could cure fevers, fainting, inflammation and several other ailments.  They even used them for teeth whitening.

Celebrate today and enjoy a fresh bowl of strawberries and cream, a strawberry smoothie or a piece of toast covered with strawberry jam, or a scoop of strawberry ice cream.  Enjoy!

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Picking strawberries can be a very fruitful endeavor.

Author Unknown

Strawberries are something I can enjoy often.  They are in the store all year round.  But the best ones are the fresh ones you can buy on the roadside stands when they are available locally.    It will be awhile before that happens, but I will be having some in cereal today for breakfast.  I get Kellogs Special K with Red berries.  They have real strawberries in with the cereal. I also have some delicious strawberry Jam to have on my toast.  I found some sugar free and it is delicious. 

I remember when I was young, I’d go picking strawberries with a friend at the field which was just at the end of the street.  They were wild strawberries and very small but they were very tasty.  I didn’t take any home but ate them as I picked them.

I have some errands to run this week, but have decided to wait until Thursday when if will finally stop raining.  Meanwhile I’ll take advantage of the rainy weather and stay in where it’s dry and just do some housework.  Everything is such a mess here I hardly know where to begin, but there is always laundry to do and I that will keep me busy for a while.

And I still have my desk drawers to empty so that I can put it up for sale.  I won’t get much for it, but I’ve had it since I was 9 years old and certainly got my monies worth out of it.

 I hope you all have a TERRIFIC Tuesday !

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Strawberries are full of love and happiness.

Anthony T. Hincks

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

12,108.for delicious and nutricious strawberries.

12,109.for time to do the housework 

12,110, for a washer and dryer in my home

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

Strawberries are berry healthy.  They pack a punch when it comes to beating cancer and other diseases.

Author Unknown

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma