For Wednesday, November 26th, 2025

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 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:    7;06 am

   Sunset:  5:33   

pm

Life is a special occasion!

Hallmark

Today is National Cake Day which celebrates one of the world’s favorite desserts, cake.  The cake we know and love today evolved from early leavened breads which were sweetened with honey, fruit and nuts.  The word cake comes from the old Norse word kaka, meaning a baked flour confection.  

It doesn’t matter which kind of cake you like, today is the day to eat cake.  Celebrate and enjoy your favorite cake today!

If you cannot see the bright side, polish the dull side

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

You know you’re getting old when the candles cost more than the cake.

Bob Hope

Right now I’m dreaming of pumpkin pie, not cake.  Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and it is chilly here.  We were in the 80’s for most of November and now it’s in the 50’s and 60’s for a couple of weeks.  

It feels like I should be getting out my winter clothes.  I had to put my coat on this morning to go outside.  I’m not used to this cool weather so it feels colder than usual to me.  

I’m going for my monthly hair cut today and I got my nails done last week, so now I'll be all set for Thanksgiving.  Thankfully, DS#2 has a heater on his patio.  He is having the 4 of us for dinner along with several of their old friends.  He is smoking a turkey and my SIL is frying one in his Turkey Fryer.  Sounds like there might be some leftovers going home with us. Yum!

I hope you all have a WONDERFULWednesday and have a safe and happy Thanksgiving !!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Cakes are special.  Every birthday, every celebration ends with something sweet a cake, and people remember.  It’s all about the memories. 

Buddy Valastro

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

13,847. for cake, yum!

  13,838.  for pumpkin pies

13,849. for people to celebrate with

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

Vegetables are a must on a diet.  I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and Pumpkin pie.

Jim Davis 

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma