For Saturday, November 23rd, 2024

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND, 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

29 DAYS UNTIL WINTER 

In TEXAS

 Sunrise:    7;03 am

   Sunset:   5:34  

pm

Life is a special   

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is National Espresso Day which celebrates  Luigi Bezzera  who invented the espresso coffee machine in Italy in 1901.  His objective was to decrease his employees coffee break time and increase their productivity.  The machine used steam pressure to force hot water through the finely ground coffee.  This allowed for coffee to be prepared quickly and by the cup.  

The resulting brew of coffee was also stonger  in flavor and body.  Bezzera’s patent was sold in 1903 to Desidero Pavori, who began commercially producing and distributing the espresso machine throughout Europe. Today it is a popular drink in cafes all around the world.

Celebrate today and support your favorite coffee shop with a to go order or make your own using an expresso coffee machine.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY 

Kickstart your day with a cup of espresso as it gives you the energy to make your day a wonderful one!

There no doubt that coffee is a favorite of mine.  And I enjoy a cup most every morning and sometimes afternoon or evening too.

I don’t have an espresso machine but I do have a coffee machine,  Kuerig,  that makes one cup at a time and I love that. It’s nice to have a freshly brewed cup of coffee every time I want a cup.  It also makes k cups of hot chocolate and tea.  I’ve even used a cup of hot water from it to make a cup of hot cider too.  

 

I heard from my daughter and they had a good trip to Ohio and arrived safely.  It was so nice to talk with her.  It’s been pretty quiet here without them.  

It was down to 43 degrees this morning but is warming back up into the 80’s today.  It’s supposed to be a beautiful weekend here.

I hope you all have a SUPER Saturday!

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS 

Espresso is something that takes all your tensions away and infuses you with positivity to get up and get going.  

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

12,899 for a hot cup of espresso coffee 

12,900 for a call from my daughter 

12,901. for a Kuerig coffee maker 

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

There are very few things in life that bring peace to your soul and happiness to your heart and for sure espresso is one of them. 

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma