For Sunday, October 18th, 2026

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE, 

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, 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:   7:35 am

 Sunset:   6:58 

pm

Life is a special occasion !

Hallmark

Today is National Chocolate Cupcake Day which celebrates a delightful treat served at gourmet bakeries and kitchen tables everywhere,

Cupcakes first emerged during the 19th century in the U.S. There are two theories about how they got their name.  One claims that the miniature cakes were baked in cups. The other claims the name comes from the recipe, which was measured out by the cup— one cup of butter, two cups sugar, three cups flour, four eggs, one up of milk, one spoonful baking soda.

Cupcakes are now made in a variety of flavors, ingredients, and decorations, but simple chocolate remain a favorite 

Celebrate today and make some chocolate cupcakes to enjoy!

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

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

Friendship is sharing a sweet cupcake.

Marie Williams Johnstone

The best and most expensives cupcakes I ever had was at the Silo’s in Waco, Texas when’s I was visiting with family there.  They have a bakery that also sells delicious cinnamon rolls.  I choose to get everyone a cupcake and they were delicious!

Of course I’ve made many cupcakes over the years for my children and grandchildren.  Most prefer chocolate but at least one prefers vanilla.  It’s much cheaper to make your own.  Most of the time I make a batch for one cake mix and frost them with store bought frosting, although I have also made my own.

Enjoy a cupcake or two today and 

  And I hope you have a RELAXING  Sunday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

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

14,656 for a visit to the bakery at the Silo's

14,657. for delicious cupcakes

14,658 for family to visit with 

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

I’ve never met a problem a proper cupcake couldn’t fix.

Sarah Ockler

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma