For Friday, July 3rd, 2026

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

FRIDAY, JULY 3RD, 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:   6:36 am

 Sunset:   8:36  

pm

Life is a special occasion !

Hallmark

Today is Today is Eat Beans Day which celebrates a food that offers more fiber than most whole grain foods.  They are high in protein and very low in fat, which makes them one of the most heart healthy foods known to man. The USDA recommends that adults eat  at least 3 cups of beans every week, which is 3 times more than the average person usually consumes.  

There are thousands of bean varieties.  Some of the most popular include:  soybeans, lima beans, pinto beans, green beans, white beans, kidney beans, chick peas, lentils and black eyed peas.

Celebrate today and enjoy your favorite bean recipe for dinner tonight! 

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

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

The diet, to be healthy, has to be mostly fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts and seeds.

Joel Fuhrman

Beans are something I eat often.  My favorite are pinto beans but I like most of all kinds.  Fresh green beans in the summer are delicious!  I’ve also like red beans and rice, especially the way my SIL cooks them.

It’s important I stick to a heart healthy diet due to the fact I have 3 stints in my heart and I would like to keep it working properly.  

Beans are so very good for us and are full of protein, which is essential to our health.

Let me know what your favorite bean is!

I hope you all have a FANTASTIC Friday! 

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Beans, peas, lentils, nuts and seeds are also a great meat alternative.  They are high in protein, iron and magnesium and contain little to no saturated fat.

Joshua Rosenthal 

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

14,449. for nutritious beans 

 14,450.  for healthy meals 

14,451. for gardens 

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

 

Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear.

Aesop 

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma