For Thursday, July 3rd,, 2025

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

THURSDAY, JULY 3RD, 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 Ohio

 Sunrise:    6:06 am

   Sunset:   9:12  

pm

Life is a special  

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ccasion!

Hallmark

Today is Eat Beans Day which celebrates a delicious and nutritious side dish.  They are high in protein and very low in fat, which makes them one of the most heart healthy foods known to man.   The USDA recommends that adults eat at least 3 cups of beans every week, which is about three times more than the average person usually consumes.

There are thousands of bean varieties.  Some of the most popular include soybeans, lima beans, pinto beans, green beans, black beans, white beans, kidney beans, chick peas, lentils and black eyed peas.

Celebrate today and cook up your favorite bean recipe for dinner tonight. Enjoy!

 

If you cannot see the bright side polish the dull side 

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

The calories in chocolate don’t count because chocolate comes from the cocoa bean, and everyone knows
that beans are good for you.

Jill Shalvis

Beans are a favorite dish of mine.  I like just about all kinds of beans, but I’ve never been a fan of chickpeas. My favorite would be pinto beans, which we called brown beans.  They are a treat for me and I love them served over biscuits or cornbread and topped with chopped onion.  I also love chili with beans in it.  It’s delicious served on hot dogs.  My daughter makes them often because she knows how much I like them.

White bean chili is also good and a favorite in cold weather.  Baked beans are a favorite too, we eat them along with the ribs which my SIL makes to perfection.  Many of my grandchildren, however, will not eat beans in anything.  When we have chili, my grandson leaves the beans in the bowl and will not eat them, or his mom will make him something else bean free like mac and cheese.

Today is my last day with DS#6 and family.  They will  meet up with DS#5 this evening for a late dinner and I’ll continue my vacation back at their house.  This vacation is not over yet until the 9th of July, five more days that I’m sure will speed by.  We have a lot to see and do yet.

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

COUNTING MY GIFTS

All the goodness in the world doesn’t amount to a hill of beans without courage. 

Dennis Prager

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

13,449. for nutricious beans to eat

13,450. for fireworks celebrating the 4th of July 

13,451.for my happy vacation spent with family. 

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

Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear.

Aesop

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma