For Wednesday, March 26th, 2025

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26TH, 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:   7:28  am

   Sunset:  7:47   

pm

Life is a special   

o

 

ccasion!

Hallmark!

Today is National Spinach Day which reminds us of the health benefits packed into this leafy green vegetable   No only are there many delicious ways you can enjoy spinach, it is also incredibly good for you!

An annual plant, spinach grows natively in central and southwester Asia,  Thought to have orginated in ancient Persia, Arab traders carried spinach into India and later introduced it to ancient China,  There it was known as Persian vegetable, The earliest record of the spinach plant was found in a Chinese document when said the plant was introduced via Nepal.  

During her reign as Queen of France,  Cathrine de Medici enjoyed spinach so much that she ate it every day.  Today, dishes made with spinach are known a Florentine, reflecting Catherine's birth in Florence.

Spinach is eaten raw or cooked and is available fresh, frozen or canned.  It is one of best sources of iron, an excellent source of calcium, folic acid, fiber, protein, calcium and vitamins, A,C, and K. Spinach is loaded with cancer fighting antioxidants and believed to help improve cardiovascular and gastrointestinal health.

Celebrate today and enjoy some spinach for dinner,  or plant some in your garden.

If you cannot see the bright side polish the dull side 

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

It’s better to get the nutrients for healthy skin from food, not supplements,  Salmon, walnuts, blueberries, spinach…lots of my favorite food happen to be amazing for the skin too.

Gail Simmons

Spinach is a favorite of mine. I like raw or cooked.  I even use it like lettuce on my sandwiches,  and it’s good in salads too. 

It’s so healthy that we should all eat it often.  

Today is mostly cloudy but still in the 80’s.  I’ll be out on the porch as usual waiting for a peep at the sun,   Tomorrow it’s supposed to a little cooler in the 70’s with some rain coming our way. 

Sorry, I could only find one picture of spinach today.

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Leafy greens such as romaine lettuce, kale, collards, Swiss chard and spinach are the most nutrient dense of all foods,

Joel Fuhrman

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

13,245. for nutritious Spinach

13,246. for a  warm 80 degree day 

13,247. for a forecast that includes rain

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

Popeye was right about spinach, dark green, leafy vegetables are the healthiest food on the planet.  As whole foods go, they offer the most nutrition per calorie.

Michael Gregor

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma