For Thursday, June 11th, 2026

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

THURSDAY, JUNE 11TH, 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:   6:31 am

  Sunset:   8:33    

pm

Life is a special occasion !

Hallmark

Today is National Corn on the Cob Day which is a reminder that summertime picnics are in full swing.  The smell of fresh corn on the cob cooking makes mouths water.  It doesn’t matter if you grill it, boil it or bake it.  

The history of corn dates back to 7000 years ago in Mexico.  From Mexico, corn eventually spread north to what is now U.S. Native Americans who planted and harvested corn, making it plentiful across tribes.  Today corn is found all across North America. 

Corn is best picked when the kernels are tender and its milk state serves up sweeter kernels.  It is proper to hold corn with your fingers when eating it. People eat corn on the cob with seasons such as salt and butter.

Boiling the corn, steaming, roasting and grilling the corn are the most common ways to prepare it.  Buttering corn is popular, but many also top it with parmesan, chili pepper and cilantro.

Celebrate today and add corn on the cob to your menu!  Enjoy! 

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

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

The first ear of corn, eaten like a typewriter, means summer to me — intense, but fleeting.

Michael Anthony 

 We used to go to a nearby farmers market to get fresh corn where I used to live,  but I haven’t seen any here in Texas.  I’m sure they must have some, but not where I live.   The corn we get comes from H.E.B, our grocery store.  It is all fresh, tender, and sweet.  We all love it here!

Corn has many health benefits.  It has plenty of insoluble fiber making it a low glycemic food. Corn fiber also acts as a prebiotic which feeds healthy bacteria in your gut.  A medium ear of yellow corn has antioxidants call lutein and zeaxathin which promote healthy vision and eyes.

Corn has lots of nutrients and vitamins such as calcium, folate, magnesium, potassium, and Vitamins A and C.

Corn is a food I can eat as it’s very healthy.  So why not eat things we love and are healthy too?

I hope you all have a GREAT day!  Happy Thursday! 

COUNTING MY GIFTS

The Indian Corn, or Maiz, proves the most useful Grain in the World, and had it not been for the Fruitfulness of this Species, it would have proved very difficult to have settled some of the Plantations in America.

John Lawson

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

14,386.for nutritious and delicious corn on the cob 

14,387.for markets to buy fresh corn without having to garden

  14,388.  for farmers that grow corn 

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

 

Life is to short to skip the corn on the cob.

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma