For Sunday, July 27th, 2025

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

SUNDAY, JULY 27TH, 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:    6:49 am

   Sunset:   8:28  

pm

DS#6 and his family 

Life is a special occasion!

Hallmark

 Today is Parents Day which celebrates the value and importance of good parenting.  President Clinton established this holiday in 1994,  According to the Congressional resolution, this day was established for recognizing, uplifting, and supporting the role of parents in the rearing of children.

The Parents’ Day Council plays an important part in celebrating and promoting this holiday through a variety of activities and events each year.  The Council honors Parent of the Year at local, state, and even national levels. If you know an outstanding parent, nominate him or her for Parent of the Year.

Celebrate today by thanking your parents for all their unconditional love and support! 

If you cannot see the bright side polish the dull side 

DS#4 and his family

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

A parent’s love is whole no matter how many times divided.

Robert Brault

DS#5 and his family

DS#1 and his family

As a parent I felt it was my purpose in life to teach them how to be independent and self sufficient adults.  I think I was successful as each one of them has become wonderful adults.  They all have successful jobs, nice homes and children of their own. 

I don’t think you can ever spoil a child by giving them too much love.  It’s when you give them too many material things, it becomes a problem.  They all were taught that being a family member meant they all had to pitch in when it came to doing chores,  it wasn’t Mom’s job to do everything for them.  When they were little I began teaching them to do small jobs like setting the table, feeding the dog and cleaning up after themselves.  Some parents think that’s their job but I got tired quickly doing every thing for them.  If they didn’t put away their things, I’d simply put them in a basket and kept it from them.  If they wanted their things, they quickly  learned to put them away.  Otherwise they became mine.  

I was the mean Mom everyone talks about.  I wasn’t their friend, I was their mom.  I expected them to do as I said thanked them for their help and support and always encouraged them to do what they loved to do.  My own parents were very critical people, and I learned from them how not to be.  A child needs praise and encouragement, not constant criticism. 

 I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday!

DS#3 and his family

COUNTING MY GIFTS

The golden rule of parenting is do unto your children as you wish your parents had done unto you!

Louise Hart 

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

13,521.for my parents

13,522. for a loving family of my own 

13,523. for a great weekend! 

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!

DD and her family 

ADVICE FOR TODAY

No matter how old you get, your parents love and support will never change.

DS#2 AND FAMILY

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma