For Monday, December 2nd, 2024

 

ON THE BRIGHT 

MONDAY DECEMBER 2ND, 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

21 DAYS UNTIL WINTER 

In TEXAS

 Sunrise:    7;11 am

   Sunset:    5:32   

pm

Life is a special  

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is National Fritters Day which celebrates those delicious fried cakes full of fruit or meat.  They can be served as a snack, side dish , dessert, or even the main course.

There is actually not much difference between pancake or fritter batter.  They are both made with the same ingredients.  It is only when one has fruit or meat is added into the raw batter and then fried does it become a fritter.

The first historical record of the fritters dates back to 1665.  Samuel Pepys, an Englishman who served as a Member of Parliment during the English Restoration period, noted in his diary that he would be enjoying some fritters before Lent. 

Celebrate today and try making your own tasty fritters to enjoy! 

If cannot see the bright side,

 polish the dull side

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

Little critters fried like fritters come out crunchy and divine.

Gregory Maquire

I have made both apple and corn fritters in the past, but the pictures are of apple fritters today.  I enjoy them for breakfast. but they could be eaten for any meal.  

I make the fritter batter a little thicker than pancake batter and fry it in oil on the stove top.  I think they are absolutely delicious.  

Today everyone is back to school and work here.  It was nice having them home and they also got to visit back home in Ohio so everyone had a nice Thanksgiving break.  

I hope you all have a GREAT start to this new week!

Happy Monday! 

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Days one mindlessly fritters away are the best days.

Marty Rubin

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

12,923. for delicious corn or apple fritters

12,924. for a nice long break for Thanksgiving 

12,925. for school and jobs, a must have for everyone 

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

I believe in love at first bite, especially when it comes to corn fritters.

Julia Child

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma