For Sunday, October 4th, 2026

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4TH, 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:   7:27 am

 Sunset:   7:13  

pm

Sorry no pictures to share today!

Life is a special occasion !

Hallmark

Today is National Golf Lover’s Day which celebrates a sport that has grown in popularity over the last decade.  

It is thought that the game of golf originated in the 15th century in Scotland. The world golf comes from the old Scots gowf, which means to hit or strike.   The game became so popular in Scotland that the King officially banned it in 1457 because it was deemed a distraction from essential military training.  Thankfully, the ban was lifted in the early 1500’s .

Celebrate today and enjoy a round of golf or watch it on TV.

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

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

The most important shot in golf is the next one.

Ben Hogan 

DDH taught my boys to golf and when they got into high school, they caddied at our country club for a summer job.  They saved enough in the summer that they didn’t have to work the rest of the year,  Eventually, that money helped them go to college.  

Now a days many use golf carts and they don’t use caddies anymore.   Sometimes you’ll still see them used for pro games but that is about it. The boys still play golf for pleasure.  All of them enjoy the game! It’s a great pastime for the weekend!

I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday! 

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Success in golf depends less on strength of the body that upon the strength of mind and character.  

Arnold Palmer 

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

14,632.for the great game of golf!

 14,633. for a summer caddy job 

14,634. for fresh air and sunshine 

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

It’s not hard to keep your ball in the fairway…as long as you’re not picky about which fairway. 

 

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma