For Tuesday, August 19th, 2025

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19TH, 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;02 am

   Sunset:   8:08   

pm

Life is a special occasion!

Hallmark

Today is National Potato Day which celebrates a popular part of diets around the world for centuries.  

More than 45 billion pounds of potatoes are harvested in the U.S. each year. We used them to make baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, home fries, French fries and many more potato dishes!

Potatoes are not only tasty, they contain high levels of important  vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, potassium and iron.

Celebrate today and enjoy potatoes prepared yours favorite way! 

If you cannot see the bright side polish the dull side 

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

Unbeleivable as it may seem, one third of all vegetables consumed in the U.S. come from just three sources: French Fries, Potato Chips, and iceberg lettuce. 

Marion Nestle

Although I’m not supposed to have many potatoes, I enjoy them often enough here.  My favorite is French fries, But I also love a baked potato with sour cream and butter! and there is nothing better than crisp home fries with breakfast. 

I’m not supposed to have a lot of potassium in my diet and they also have a lot of carbs in them that can make us produce more sugar in our blood. But I recommend them using moderation.  

It remains hot hot with no rain coming our way!

I hope you all have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

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

13,578. for potatoes which are good and good for you too

13,579.for blue skies and sunshine 

 13,580. for family dinners with lots of good food.

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

It’s always wise to make too much potato salad.  Even if you are cooking for two, make enough for five.  Potato salad improves with age - that is if you are lucky enough to have any left over.

Laurie Colwin

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma