For Sunday, February 8th, 2026

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH, 2026

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:    7:16  am

   Sunset:  6:16   

pm

Life is a special occasion !

Hallmark

Today is the SUPER BOWL which is the biggest football game and the biggest sporting event of the year.  It is the most watched American television broadcast, drawing more than 160 million viewers.  That is roughly half of the American population .  As a result it also garners the highest advertising prices in history.

Beyond the game itself, the Super Bowl is famous for its commercials, its halftime show, and its ability to bring people together to celebrate.  

People consume 14,500 tons of chips and 7 million pounds of quacamole on this date.  In fact, it’s one of the biggest food consumption holidays, second only to Thanksgiving.

Celebrate today and gather with friends and family to watch the big game.  Root for your favorite team!

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

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

I can’t say I’m a huge sports fan, so I usually watch the game for the commercials, and I go to the Super Bowl parties for the snacks.

Emily Hamshire 

 We usually get together with DS#2 and some of their friends for the Super Bowl.  But not today.  I have no idea who is even playing today, so I wont’t be betting on who wins.   And we are staying at home to watch the game today.  Everyone had such a busy week that they all decided to stay in. 

Ive no football pictures to share but the game the Rainey’s always do on Thanksgiving when we can all get together. 

I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

The truth is the Super Bowl long ago became more than just a football game.  It’s part of our culture like turkey at Thanksgiving and lights at Christmas an like those holidays beyond their meaning, a factor in our economy,

Bob  Schieffer 

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

 14,032. for the Super Bowl to watch on TV

14,033.for good food and company 

14,034.for a beautiful sunny Sunday!

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!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

 

You do it one day at a time. You do it one player at a time. and you do it one coach at a time.  

Doug Pederson

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma