For Wednesday, June 17th, 2026

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16TH, 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:   6:32 am

 Sunset:   8:34  

pm

Life is a special occasion !

Hallmark

Today is National Thank a Teacher Day which is an opportunity to let the teachers in your life know how much you appreciate them.  They build confidence, model curiosity , notice struggles and make room for big questions.

Teachers and school support staff do so much to care for, educate, and prepare children for the future.  Teaching is a challenging job that comes with a great deal of sacrifice.  

People who thrive in teaching often share qualities like patience, adaptability and strong communication skills. They are willing to explain things and provide steady support when students need encouragement.

Celebrate today and say Thank You to the teachers you know!

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

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.

Brad Henry

When I think about teachers, I think about the parents who are the very first teachers to their children.  From the time they are born until they become adults, parents have a lot to teach their children.  

I do have two school teachers in my family, DDIL#6 and DS#5.  She teaches at the elementary level and he teaches High School art. 

Both of them are very dedicated to their work.  Some think teachers have it easy getting the summers off from work.  But truly their summers are usually full of planning for the next year and getting more education for themselves, in order to keep up with current facts and teaching methods.  

A couple of others in my family provide help by being teacher assistants and what they call paras. My daughter and DIL# 1 work in the schools too.  

My grandmother was a teacher and taught in a one room school house.  She taught grades 1 through 8.  I got to go to school with her a few times and was amazed at how advanced her students were compared to what I’d been taught.  She was a good teacher for sure. 

 So I’m saying Thank You to all of them today!  I know what a good job they are doing!

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL  Wednesday!  

COUNTING MY GIFTS

A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.

Henry Adams 

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

14,404. For all teachers and support staff in our schools 

14,405. For the parents who are the first teachers of their child

  14,406.  for sweet memories of my grandmother 

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

 

Teaching is the one profession that creates all other professions.

Author Unknown 

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma