For Wednesday, August 19th, 2026

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19TH, 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:   7:02 am

 Sunset:   8:08  

pm

Life is a special occasion !

Hallmark

Today is Today is National Potato day which celebrates potatoes that have been popular parts of diets around the world for centuries.  More than 45 billion  pounds of potatoes are harvested in the U.S. each year. We use them to make baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, home fries and french fries.  There is no end to the ways you can fix them.

Potatoesa are not only tasty, they are good for you.  They contain high levels of important vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C, potassium, and iron.  

Celebrate today and enjoy potatoes fixed your favorite way!

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

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

Unbelievable as it may seem, one third of all vegetables consumed in the United States  come from just three sources:  french fries, potato chips, and iceberg lettuce.

Marion Nestle 

Potatoes are something we have for dinner just about every day.  My grandson only likes french fries so that is what we usually have.  My daughter usually bakes them in the toaster oven.  They are healthier that way but recently she deep fried some and they were delicious.  I try to eat them in moderation.  Too many potatoes are not good for me.

I like them just about any way you can make them, but my favorite would be potato salad!  Yum.  I also love sweet potatoes but we don’t have them very often at all. Truly I could live life without them.  I like to eat lots of other vegetables.  

It’s been over 100 degrees all week and it looks like next week will be more of the same.  Early mornings are pleasant and in the 80’s, as are the evenings.  We’ve had a nice breeze blowing most of the time and that makes the heat bearable.  

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

My idea of heaven is a great big baked potato and someone to share it with,

Oprah Winfrey

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

14,587.  for any kind of potatoes

 14,588.  for beautiful hot days

14,589. for a cooling breeze 

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

What I say is that, if a man really likes potatoes, he must be a pretty decent sort of a fellow.

A.A. Milne 

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma