For Sunday, May 17th, 2026

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

SUNDAY,MAY 17TH, 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:   6:38 am

  Sunset:  8:19   

pm

Sorry no pictures to share today!

Life is a special occasion !

Hallmark

Today is National Walnut Day which was officially recognized by a Senate resolution signed into law by President Eisenhower.  Today we celebrate  with delicious salads, desserts and snack foods.

Walnuts are a high desensity source of nutrients like proteins and essential fatty acids.  The Persian or English walnut and the Black Walnut are the two most common spiecies of walnuts. 

The United States exports more walnuts than any other country.  99 percent of English Walnuts are produced in the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys of California.

Bakers use walnuts to add crunch and flavor to baked goods such as pies , breads and cakes. You can add them to muffins, pancakes and waffle mixes too. They also get added to soups and other savory dishes.  They compliment fresh vegetables and fruits.  Finely chopped walnuts create crusts for fish, chicken and pork.  

Celebrate today and enjoy a handful of walnuts as a snack.  They are good and good for you too!

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

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

Stay nutty my friends!

Walnuts are something I snack on often.  They are so good for us.  They support brain function, lower bad cholesterol, reduce inflammation and promote gut and heart health.

My favorite thing made with walnuts would be my Hungarian Grandmother’s nut roll.  She would make it for special occasions.  My goodness, what a treat it was.  I tried to make with little success, and I have bought some that were better than what I made, but not as good as hers was.  A friend of mine used to make them just like my grandma’s were and she would share one with me too. 

I’ve also made lots of cookies with walnuts in them, but some of my children didn’t like nuts at all which only meant there was more for me to eat. 

DS#1 and his wife used to make a delicious pie made with walnuts and I’m going to have to get their recipe.  It was very good too! 

Today looks to be a cloudy and windy day here but we’re still going to be close to 90 degrees.  As usual I’ll be out on the porch with a good book! 

 I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

God gives the nuts, but he does not crack them.

Franz Kafka

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

14,308. for delicious and nutritious walnuts 

14,309. for a relaxing Sunday 

 14,310.  for lots of good books to read

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 is better to get the nutrients for healthy skin from food, not supplements.  Salmon, walnuts, blueberries, spinach….lots of my favorite food happen to be amazing for skin too.

Gail Simmons

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma