For Sunday, July 20th, 2025

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

SUNDAY, JULY 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:    6:45 am

   Sunset:   8:32  

pm

Life is a special 

o

ccasion!

Hallmark

 Today is Lollipop Day which celebrates a popular sweet treat!  They come in a variety of shapes, sizes and flavors  You can make them yourself using four ingredients — sugar, water, Corn syrup, and the flavoring of your choice.

Culinary historians believe that the lollipop has been around since the prehistoric era.  It is believed that humans enjoyed honey on a stick as a treat.  It is not known how the modern day lollipop was invented, however, we know how it got its name.  George Smith, the owner of a small American candy store came up with thew name in the early 1950’s. He coined the sweet confection a lollipop after his favorite race horse, Lolly Pop.

Celebrate today and go to a candy store near you, so you can buy a lollipop to enjoy!

If you cannot see the bright side polish the dull side 

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

Lollipops are a reminder to take time out and enjoy life.

Lollipops are a thing of the past for me due to their sugar content.  I haven’t found any sugar free ones yet.  When we used to camp, DS#1 found some lollipops that tasted like apple pie.  I really enjoyed those.  My children always enjoyed suckers too and had them often. I didn’t worry about too much sugar then, but did make sure they brushed their teeth often.  

I remember when tootsie pops were the fad.  They had a tootsie roll in the middle.  Everyone enjoyed those.

As far as I know, we’ll be off to church this morning.  I’m so thankful that my family wants to go so that I have a way there too.

Other than that it will probably be a quiet Sunday afternoon on the porch for me.

I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Lollipops are like little pieces of sunshine on a cloudy day!

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

13,500.for lollipops to enjoy 

13,501. for a church to go to 

13,502. for a nap on the porch this afternoon

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

Life is short.  Make it sweet !

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma