For Saturday, May 23rd, 2026

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

SATURDAY,MAY 23RD, 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:   6:35 am

  Sunset:  8:23  

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Life is a special occasion !

Hallmark

Today is National Chip and Dip Day which celebrate an iconic American party snack.  There are dozens of dips to complement your snack of choice. 

We have been dipping our food into sweet and savory sauces for centuries.  Some of the earliest dips were hummus and olive oil, which originated in the Mediterranean area and are still popular today.  

Salsa and dips made with sour cream became popular in the United States in the 1940’s.  After the Great Depression, many families found themselves without a maid for the first time.  Chips and dips became the go to party dish because it was so easy to prepare.

Celebrate today and enjoy some chips and dip with family and friends.  

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

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

Behind every chip is a great dip!

Chips are something I can eat as long as I get the low salt or no salted ones.  I love dips too.  I like both salsa and the sour cream and onion ones.  I even like quacamole with tortilla chips.  It’s delicious!  It’s made with avocados which are very good for us to eat.  Tortilla chips are healthier for me than potato chips and I eat a lot of them.  Still I do love potato chips in moderation. 

Everyone here is now out of school for this year and that is  a good reason to party and enjoy some chips and dip!  

 I hope you all have a SUPER Saturday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Chips bring people together, dip keeps them there.

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

14,326. for delicious chips and dips

14,327. for quacamole which is a healthy dip to eat 

 14,328.  for an occasion to party!

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

A party without dip is just a meeting.

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma