For Wednesday, May 27th, 2026

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

WEDNESDAY,MAY 27TH, 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:   6:33 am

  Sunset:  8:25   

pm

Life is a special occasion !

Hallmark

Today is National Flip Flop Day when we celebrate the favorite footwear of summer. It’s a day to put away your cold weather shoes once and for all and bring out your flip flops. 

They are a casual form of sandals where a y shaped strap  wraps around the top of the handle to keep the foot securely in place.  Their name comes from the sound the shoes make when the sole slaps against the the bottom of your feet.  

They are called plakkies in South Africa and slippers in Hawaii.  They’ve been around for thousands of years and even spotted in ancient Egyptian murals that date back to 4,000B.C. Ancient Greeks and Romans sported a version where the strap was between the 2nd and 3rd toes.

Celebrate today and wear your flip flops. Let your feet be free and happy!  

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

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

Flip flops are the ultimate casual summer shoe.  But a flip flop is not just a shoe, it’s a way of life. So relax, unwind, an get in a flip flop state of mine.

Here in Texas, it has felt like summer for awhile now and I’ve had many occasions to wear my flip flops.  I also have some comfy slip on sandals that I love.  

I remember when we used to wear a pair of flip flops in the showers of the gym in high school.  I never had worn them any other time until I visited New Orleans with my family.  I had worn socks and and tennis shoes and my feet got so hot I couldn’t stand it.  At the suggestion of DS#4 and his wife, I got a pair of Reef flip flops and wore them the rest of the trip. They kept my feet cool and seemed to give them some support too. They have been a favorite ever since and I still wear them. 

I’ve collected several pairs in different colors as you can see in my pictures today.  

Hopefully, you too, can keep your feet cool and comfy in the summer heat.

 I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday! 

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Lifes is better in flip flops!

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

14,341. for Reef Flip Flops

14,342. for the suggestions of DS#4 and his wife 

 14,343  for summertime, I love the heat!

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 a Flip Flop Kind of Day!

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma