For Thursday, March 20th, 2025

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

THURSDAY, MARCH 20TH, 2025

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:   7:35  am

   Sunset:  7:43   

pm

Life is a special  

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ccasion!

Hallmark!

Today is the Spring Equinox, which is the first official day of Spring!  Get ready to pack winter clothes, because soon enough we’lll be enjoying warmer weather, much longer days, and the arrival of flora and fauna.

The word equinox means equal night, referring to the fact the days and nights are approximately equal everywhere, and the sun rises and sets due east and west.  According to folklore, you can stand a raw egg on its end during the equinox though no one has statisticly proven this to be true or false.  Try it for yourself and see what happens,

The Spring Equinox brings some sure signs of changing seasons, from blooming flowers to chirping birds.  It marks the beginning of natures renewal in the Northern Hemisphere.

Celebrate today and wish every one a Happy first day of Spring!

If you cannot see the bright side polish the dull side 

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours,

Mark Twain

It has felt like Spring here in Texas for a while now.  The cold is mostly a thing of the past.  We still have some chilly nights and mornings, but it’s been warming up during the day.  I have already begun to pack away some winter clothes but I still need to finish that and get all the spring and summer clothing out.

I forgot to let you all know of the good news from my visit to see my kidney doctor,  He said I am doing very well, my numbers all better than the last time I went,  I was so relieved because I feared that the dye they used when they put my stents had done some damage,  

I hope you all have a GREAT day!  Happy Thurday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Spring is nature’s way of saying , Let’s party!

Robin Williams 

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

13,224.for Spring, my favorite season

13,225. for a good doctor

13,226. for sunny days with nothing but blue skies

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

No winter lasts forever, no spring skips its turn,

Hal Borland

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma