For Monday, December 30th, 2024

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MONDAY, DECEMBER 30TH, 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

In TEXAS

 Sunrise:    7;27  am

   Sunset:   5:43    

pm

Life is a special   

occasion!

Hallmark

Today  is National Bicarbonate of Soda Day which is commonly known as baking soda.  It is used in baking, cooking, deodorizing, cleaning, polishing and countless other applications,

The ancient Egyptians used natural deposits of sodium Bicarbonate as a cleaning agent like soap.  It wasn’t until 1791 that French Nicholas Leblanc produced bicarbonate in its modern form. In 1846, two New York bakers named John Dwight and Austin Church established the first factory to make baking soda.

Baking soda is a white, odorless, crystalline solid that is completely soluble in water.  It is used around thes home, the kitchen and for medical purposes.  It can also be used as an antacid to treat indigestion and heartburn.  Sodium bicarbonate certainly deserves a whole day of celebration !

Celebrate and use some today ! 

It is also Bacon Day!

 

If you cannot see the bright side polish the dull side 

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

My secret weapon is baking soda, it’s a great natural exfoliator, you can put it the shower and scrub down your body, and you can even use it on your teeth.  

Molly Sims 

There is always a box of baking soda on hand here.  Not only is it used for baking, it is also used for cleaning.  Many people also keep a box in the fridge to deodorize it.  

It is also very inexpensive and considering how many things it’s used for we really get our money’s worth with this product. 

Everyone is still in vacation mode this week.  They got 2 whole weeks off.  They do say however, we’ll be cooling down some.  No more 80 degree days for a while after today, we’ll be in the 50’s and 60’s which is really not bad at all considering it is winter.

Today we’re going a a trip to the beach.  It’s a couple hours drive from here.  What a perfect day to get out and some waves. 

Bacon is something we all like and have often for breakfast here.  I also love a  BLT sandwich for lunch or dinner!  Bacon is good by itself on sandwiches, or crumbled as toppings on salads and soups. The flavor just can’t be beat!

I’ll be celebrating both today !

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

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Baking soda, my best friend.

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

     13.005.for the many uses for baking soda                                                                                                       13,006. for the good flavor of bacon for breakfast, lunch or dinner,

13,007. for our last 80 degree day for awhile and a trip to the beach

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

Sure, you can mix the flour, baking soda, salt, and the whole nine yards, but why wouldn’t you just pull out a box of Bisquick?

Sandra Lee

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma