For Monday, July 6th, 2026

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

MONDAY, JULY 6TH, 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 National Fried Chicken Day which invites everyone to indulge in this iconic comfort food.  Whether you prefer it spicy, original, or extra crispy, it’s a day to savor every bite.

Americans weren’t the first to make fried chicken.  Europeans were frying chickens back in the middle ages.  It was the Scottish who brought it with them to the U.S.  

The king of fried chicken was Colonel Harland David Sanders.  After a range jobs, he started cooking friend chicken with a blend of seasoning and a pressure cooker.  He started selling this in his restaurant in Corbin, Kentucky.  At the age of 65, he hit the road selling his chicken under the name of Kentucky Fried Chicken.  By 1964, when he sold his company, there were 600 KFC franchises all over the country.  

In 2019 Popeye’s launched their fried chicken sandwich.  There is an ongoing war between franchises to see who has the best.

Fried chicken is frequently associated with Southern Americans.  There often are fried chicken sandwiches and chicken tenders specials offered on special on this holiday.

Celebrate today and enjoy some fried chicken!  Yum!

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

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

The best comfort food will always be greens, cornbread and fried chicken.

Maya Angelou 

We  eat a lot of chicken  here, but only have fried chicken occasionally.  We have a Chicken Express right down the road that makes some really good chicken!  It’s nice and crispy on the outside and tender and meaty on the inside.  

Back in Ohio I would get Kentucky Fried.  I love the flavor of the spices they use.  We’d sometimes get a Bucket full for the family to enjoy!  We have several different fried chicken restaurants here, and Chic fil A  is very popular one.  Every where you go there seems to be another chicken store. 

I think oven fried chicken is healthier for us than deep fried chicken and I used make a whole cookie sheet full of battered chicken for my family in the oven.  It was always popular with the kids, and everyone loved it.  I even enjoy it  cold, the day after.  

Have some fried Chicken soon! 

I hope you all have a GREAT start to this new week!  Happy Monday! 

COUNTING MY GIFTS

I think no matter what the occasion may be, you can never go wrong by showing up at the dinner table with a hot plate of fried chicken. 

Paula Dean 

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

14,458. for all kinds of fried chicken 

 14,459.  for a variety of restaurants 

14,460. for comfort food

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

 

Everyone loves fried chicken. Don’t ever make it.  Ever.  Buy it from a place that makes good fried chicken.  

Nora Ephron 

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma