For Thursday, September 3rd, 2026

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 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:   7:09 am

 Sunset:   7:52  

pm

Life is a special occasion !

Hallmark

Today is Skyscraper Day which  celebrates the birthday of Louis H. Sullivan, the architect credited with the first skyscrapers. He has sometimes been called the father of the American skyscraper.  In truth, many architects had been building skyscrapers before him.

A skyscraper is a tall, continuously habitable building of many stories, usually designed for office and commercial use.  There is no official definition or height that makes a building classified as a skyscraper.  One common feature is having a steel framework that supports curtain walls.  

Today, skyscrapers are increasingly common where land is expensive, because they provide a high ratio of rentable floor space per unit.  They are built not just for space;  like temples and palaces of the past, they are considered symbols of a city’s economic power.  They help define the skyline, they help define a cities identity and presence.  

Celebrate today and visit a skyscraper near you!

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

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

The skyscraper and the twentieth century are synonymous; the tall building is the landmark of our age…Shaper of cities and fortunes, it is the dream, past and present, acknowledged or unacknowledged, of almost every architect.

Ada Louise Huxtable

Ours town is a relatively small town and I haven’t seen any skyscrapers here.  The nearest ones would probably be in San Antonio. 

I used to live near Cleveland Ohio and have visited the skyscrapers there.  One of the largest was the Terminal Tower and I went up the elevator to the top floor one time to see the view.  My ears started to plug up on the way up, just like I was taking off on an airplane.

The pictures shown today were taken in Ohio, not Texas.  I’ve always been a small town girl it seems, big city life is not for me. They are nice to visit but not to live in.  

I talked to my sister this morning and she says, both her son and husband are in the hospital.  Her son was in an auto accident and is ok except for very high blood pressure and they are keeping him till they can get it down.  Her husband has a brain bleed that was caused by a fall he took 2 weeks ago.  I would appreciate any prayers and good vibes you could send their way.  

Our days remain hot but the mornings have been delightful.  There always seems to be a nice breeze which makes is very comfortable.  Nothing much has been going on here, just peaceful days for me.  Every one is doing well here and I’m thankful. 

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

COUNTING MY GIFTS

A skyscraper is a boast in glass and steel.

Mason Cooley

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

14,542. for skyscrapers in big cities 

 14,543. for peace filled days  

14,544. for beautiful mornings 

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

 

Only God can make a tree, so men build skyscapers. 

Michael Bowe 

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma