For Thursday, August 13th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
AUGUST 13TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

A wedding anniversary is the celebration of love, trust, partnership, tolerance and tenacity. The order varies for any given year

Paul Sweeney


JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

Just for today: I will remember that in any situation, I can take three simple steps to see my way through: Pray, listen, and act. Prayer attunes me to God. It quiets my mind, stills my emotions, and prepares me to receive direction




TODAY’S QUOTE

Marrying for love may be a bit risky, but it is so honest that God can't help but smile on it

Josh Billings



IT’S THURSDAY !!

AND
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO DS#6 AND HIS WIFE!

May the dear Lord bless you both today and always!

Thankfully Thursday has arrived and now I can look forward to tomorrow which is Friday and my favorite day of the week.

The office has been unusually quiet with the boss on vacation this week. So far I’ve managed to keep busy, but today and tomorrow could be iffy ones. The weather is definitely acting like summer now and it promises to stay that way for awhile.

I finished washing clothes last night and tonight I’ll be packing my bag for the weekend. I’ll leave right from work on Friday for the camper.

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Lord Jesus Christ, thank you for your unconditional love for us, even when we struggle with unbelief. Help us to turn our doubts over to you, mindful of your grace and mercy
Amen


Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

GOD BLESS YOU!




TODAY’S TRIVIA

Li'l Abner's Birthday - This comic strip, created by Al Capp, premiered in 1934

International Lefthander's Day - Acknowledges the special need, frustrations and creativeness of lefthanders

Today is National Filet Mignon Day

1784 - The Continental Congress met for the final time in Annapolis, Maryland. It moved a few more times, from Philadelphia, PA to New York City and, finally, to its permanent seat of government in Washington, DC
1846: The American flag was raised for the first time in Los Angeles.

1907: The first taxicab took to the streets of New York City

TODAY’S SMILE

WISDOM FROM GRANDPA
Whether a man winds up with a nest egg, or a goose egg, depends a lot on the kind of chick he marries.

Trouble in marriage often starts when a man gets so busy earnin' his salt, that he forgets his sugar.

Too many couples marry for better, or for worse, but not for good.

When a man marries a woman, they become one; but the trouble starts when they try to decide which one.

If a man has enough horse sense to treat his wife like a thoroughbred, she will never turn into an old nag.

On anniversaries, the wise husband always forgets the past - but never the present.

A foolish husband says to his wife, "Honey, you stick to the washin', ironin', cookin', and scrubbin'. No wife of mine is gonna work."

The bonds of matrimony are a good investment, only when the interest is kept up.

Many girls like to marry a military man - he can cook, sew, and make beds, and is in good health, and he's already used to taking orders.

Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age, and start bragging about it.

The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for.

Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me, I want people to know "why" I look this way.

I've traveled a long way and some of the roads weren't paved.

How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are?

When you are dissatisfied and would like to go back to your youth, remember about Algebra.

I don't know how I got over the hill without getting to the top.

One of the many things no one tells you about aging is that it is such a nice change from being young.

Ah, being young is beautiful, but being old is comfortable.

Old age is when former classmates are so gray and wrinkled and bald, they don't recognize you.

If you don't learn to laugh at trouble, you won't have anything to laugh at when you are old.

Author Unknown




TODAY’S REFLECTION

Jesus spoke to them, saying, Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid

Matthew 14:27

Sometimes we are overwhelmed by life. It is I, was spoken when Jesus told His terrified disciples that He Himself was presence enough to stop the howling storm and calm the raging seas Whatever our circumstances, Jesus is present with His love, compassion, and grace. He is proof, presence, and provision enough to carry us safely through

TODAY’S ADVICE

For good luck, wish on a wagonload of hay. But, if the hay is baled, you’ll have to wait until the bales are opened for the wish to come true


40 DAYS TIL FALL!


Delight yourself in the Lord

and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

For Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
AUGUST 12TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

A child can always teach an adult three things: to be happy for no reason, to always be busy with something, and to know how to demand with all his might that which he desires

Paulo Coelho


JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

Just for today: I will thank God for His grace, which gently leads me through any time of uncertainty. His grace blesses me abundantly and completely



TODAY’S QUOTE

It is such a very simple thing to walk through life with my hands open, my eyes open, listening, alive in all my five senses to God breaking in again and again on my daily life
Esther de Waal


IT’S WEDNESDAY !!

Over the Hump Day!

Wednesdays are usually good days and I’m counting on that today. I am glad to get past the beginning of the week and now on to the end of the work week. The weather man says the rest of the week will be mostly sunny to partly cloudy through Sunday. That sounds like a great forecast to me. I need more sunshine. The heat and humidity should give way to blue skies and 80 degree temps.

There is not much going on here for sure. Ordinary days are the best. With the middle of August approaching thoughts are turning toward fall and back to school. The pumpkins in the farmers fields on the way to work are starting to turn orange already. There are two places I pass each day that will be selling pumpkins. They always have a huge stack of them in the fall and those fields I pass probably supply them.

Of course we still have a little over a month of summer left so I’m counting on those sunny and warm days for awhile yet.

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS

New every morning is your love, great God of light, and all day long you are working for good in the world

Amen


Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!


TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is The Glorious Twelfth, the beginning of the 4-month grouse hunting season in the Highlands of Scotland
Today is Thumper's birthday. Remember Thumper, Bambi's buddy, the well-fed rabbit with Restless Foot Syndrome?
Today is National Toasted Almond Bar Day
Today is International Youth Day, sponsored by the United Nations
1851 - Isaac Singer of New York City patented the double-treadle sewing machine on this day
1865 - Joseph Lister became the first doctor to use disinfectant during surgery.
1898: Hawaii was formally annexed to the United States


TODAY’S SMILE

AMUSING SIGNS

Sign in a realtor's office: Lots for little.

Sign in a shoe store: Come in and have a fit.

Sign at entrance of the IRS: Watch your step.

Sign at the exit: Watch your mouth.

Sign in a bookstore: We treat you write.

Sign in a science teacher's room: If it moves, it's biology. If it stinks, it's chemistry. If it doesn't work, it's physics.

Sign on a door to a psychiatric ward: Please do not disturb further.

Sign in a veterinarian's waiting room: Be back in 5 minutes. Sit! Stay!!

Sign in school near clock: Time will pass; will you?

Sign on music teachers' door: Out Chopin.

This month's meeting for the local clairvoyance club has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. The meeting has been rescheduled for. . .Well, you know.

Sign in beauty shop window: Dye now, gray later.

Notice: This week's paranoia society meeting has been postponed in case of fire.

Sign for a litter of wiener-dog pups: Get a ‘long' little doggie!

Sign in a restaurant window: T-bone steak $1.00. Then, in fine print underneath: With meat $12.00.

Sign on the inside of a bathroom stall: Beware of limbo dancers.

A hardware store in Oregon has a sign that reads: Today's special. Below it says: So's tomorrow!


TODAY’S REFLECTION

Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand bags of gold was brought to him. Since he was not able to pay, the master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he had be sold to repay the debt. The servant fell on his knees before him. "Be patient with me," he begged, "and I will pay back everything." The servant's master took pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go

Mathew 18:23-27

If we who have received God's extravagant mercy can't find a way to at least begin to offer forgiveness to our fellow servants, then we deserve to fall under his judgment, don't we? God looks for reasons to forgive -- not condemn, so he knows when forgiveness is maybe just a little slow to come while we work out the hurt we've received. That's not what Jesus is talking about here. He's talking about a willful holding on to bitterness. But despite the harsh ending, the parable's full of hope: there is forgiveness from God for the worst of our debts; and in receiving that forgiveness, we must find the way to extend it to those in debt to us


TODAY’S ADVICE

Store plastic wrap in the refrigerator to prevent unwieldy sticking


41 DAYS TIL FALL!


Delight yourself in the Lord

and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

For Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
AUGUST 11TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

If you search the world for happiness, you may find it in the end, for the world is round and will lead you back to your door

Robert Brault


JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

JUST FOR TODAY: I will remember happiness is an inside job. Life is fuller, richer, and more fun when I approach each day from the joy in my heart



TODAY’S QUOTE

Happiness always looks small while you hold it in your hands, but let it go, and you learn at once how big and precious it is

Maxim Gorky


IT’S TUESDAY !!

Thankfully Monday flew by and now that is out of the way for another week.
We had some rain and may get more today they say. It was very spotty. At work it looked dark and ready to rain and we had lots of thunder, but no rain. When I got home everything was wet, so we got it here instead.

When I got home I fixed a good size pot of spaghetti as I’d been craving it for awhile and now I’ll eat all week long. That is what happens when there is only one eating it.

I got my new ‘budget’ gas bill in the mail and found that I’ll be paying just a little less than last year. So that’s a good thing. Considering we had a terribly cold winter I was afraid it would go up not down. I do the budget billing so that I pay the same every month. It all evens out in the end.

Today should be a quiet day at the office. My busiest day is always Monday and then sometimes Wednesday but not often.

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Dear God, thank you for answering our prayers in times of trouble and exasperation. May we learn to trust you totally in every moment of our life

Amen


Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

GOD BLESS YOU!


TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is the last Dog Day of 2009

Today is National Play in the Sand Day

Today is National Raspberry Bombe Day

1856: Anthony Haas patented the accordion

1981: IBM introduced the Personal Computer equipped with Microsoft operating system MS-DOS 1.0.

1992: The Mall of America, biggest shopping mall in the U.S., opened in Bloomington, Minnesota


TODAY’S SMILE

Children's Humor for the Young at Heart:

Q: Why does a cow wear a bell?

A: Its horns don't work.

Q: What did the baby porcupine say when it backed into the cactus?

A: Is that you, Mother?

Q: What did one eye say to the other?

A: There's something between us that smells.

ONE MORE…

We've all been passed by motorists on the road going much faster than we were. But you can imagine my shock at recently being passed by a speeding lady going down the middle of the road's dotted line at a truly breakneck speed (at least 100 mph, on only a two lane road)!
The danger she proposed was high, so you can imagine my relief when I passed her later on down the road parked in front of a car with whirling lights. Their conversation went something like this...
License and Registration please, the officer asked.
It's okay, Officer, I have a special license that allows me to do this, said the lady, smiling.
Yeah, right! he replied, I've never heard of such a license.
The lady reached into her purse and handed him her license.
Just as I suspected, the officer said, this is an ordinary license, and I see nothing here that would allow you special consideration.
But the lady, still smiling, pointed to the bottom of the license.
See? It says so right here: 'Tear Along The Dotted Line.'




TODAY’S REFLECTION

The disciples approached Jesus and said, Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven? He called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said,Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the Kingdom of heaven. Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven. And whoever receives one child such as this in my name receives me

Matthew 18: 1-5

The disciples want to know who is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven. Jesus places a child in their midst and says whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven,

It has been said that age diminishes our imagination, hopes, and possibilities. The older we get, the more easily we say, "That could never happen." But in a child's mind, God can do anything. A childlike faith filled with wonder and confidence in God unlocks the door to the kingdom of heaven

TODAY’S ADVICE

Place violets in your bedroom to help you sleep

42 DAYS TIL FALL!


Delight yourself in the Lord

and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

For Monday, August 10th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
AUGUST 10TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

Are you rich?

Think about it...friendships are priceless, time is invaluable, health is wealth, and love is a treasure


JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

Just for today: I will focus on positive thoughts and hold them in prayer, fully expecting good outcomes. If thoughts of fear or lack pop up, I will release them just as I would remove weeds from my garden



TODAY’S QUOTE

We all live with the objective of being happy; our lives are all different and yet the same.

Anne Frank


IT’S MONDAY !!

Back to work once more!

After a very restful and relaxing weekend I’m off to work as usual today. This will be a full 5 day work week. The boss is on vacation this week so it will be quiet in our office for sure.

There is really nothing but work on my calendar this week so it will be a quiet one all the way round.

I talked to DS#6 and #1 yesterday evening and all is well with both of them. A little hectic and busy but they are well. DD and her hubby joined me at the camp ground on Saturday evening and we managed to go swimming on Sunday afternoon as our weather was hot and sunny.

I heard via e-mail from DS#5 and he finished up with the state fair on Sunday so he’ll be home and getting ready for back to school this week. DDIL#3 sent some lovely pictures of their vacation by e-mail too. It looks like they had a great time all around.

That’s the news from home as I know it!

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Thank you, God, for providing what we need. Help us to be so in tune with
the Holy Spirit that we never overlook your gifts of love and guidance

Amen


Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!




TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is National S’Mores Day

Today is National Lazy Day, a day to take it easy

Today is Missouri Day. Missouri became the 24th U.S. state on this date in 1821

Herbert Clark Hoover's Birthday - The 31st president was born on this day in 1874, in West Branch, Iowa. He was the first president born west of the Mississippi River

1776: A committee of Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson suggested the United States adopt E pluribus unum - `Out of many, one' - as the motto for its Great Seal

1846: Congress chartered the Smithsonian Institution, named after English scientist James Smithson, whose bequest of half a million dollars had made it possible


TODAY’S SMILE

REFLECTIONS OF A MOTHER . . .

Author Unknown

I gave you life, but cannot live it for you.

I can teach you things, but I cannot make you learn.

I can give you directions, but I cannot be there to lead you.

I can allow you freedom, but I cannot account for it.

I can take you to church, but I cannot make you believe.

I can teach you right from wrong, but I cannot always decide for you.

I can buy you beautiful clothes, but I cannot make you beautiful inside.

I can offer you advice, but I cannot accept it for you.

I can give you love, but I cannot force it upon you.

I can teach you to share, but I cannot make you unselfish.

I can teach you respect, but I cannot force you to show honor.

I can advise you about friends, but cannot choose them for you.

I can tell you the facts of life, but I can't build your reputation.

I can tell you about drink, but I can't say "no" for you.

I can warn you about drugs but I can't prevent you from using them.

I can tell you about lofty goals, but I can't achieve them for you.

I can teach you about kindness, but I can't force you to be gracious.

I can warn you about sins, but I cannot make you moral

I can love you as a child, but I cannot place you in God's family.

I can pray for you, but I cannot make you walk with God.

I can teach you about Jesus, but I cannot make Jesus your Lord.

I can tell you how to live, but I cannot give you eternal life.

I can love you with unconditional love all of my life . . . and I will!!!

Always, Mom


TODAY’S REFLECTION

Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you...Do not let your hearts be troubled...

John 14:27

The more quietly and peaceably we all get on the better for ourselves and for our neighbors. In nine cases out of ten the wisest policy is, if a man cheats you, quit dealing with him; if he is abusive, quit his company; if he slanders you, take care to live so that nobody will believe him: no matter who he is, or how he misuses you, the wisest way is generally to let him alone; for there is nothing better than this cool, calm, quiet way of dealing with the wrongs we meet with

Bishop Patrick


TODAY’S ADVICE

If you can't get your corn immediately into the steamer, get it on ice. The sweetness of corn fades quickly at 70° F



43 DAYS TIL FALL!


Delight yourself in the Lord

and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

For Thursday, August 6th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
AUGUST 6TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

There is no delight in owning anything unshared

Seneca


JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

Just for today: I will acknowledge my blessings one by one. I will be aware of the goodness of God all around me




TODAY’S QUOTE

If someone listens, or stretches out a hand, or whispers a word of encouragement, or attempts to understand a lonely person, extraordinary things begin to happen

Loretta Girzartis


IT’S THURSDAY !!

AND

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DS#5
May the dear Lord Bless you always.

His birthday isn’t till this weekend but I’ll be gone so I thought I’d put this in today

My old camping buddy’s birthday is this weekend too – so Happy Birthday to you too dear friend!

Well now wouldn’t you know it – our weather forecast has changed. I knew it would be too good to be true if we had a week without rain. It is only a chance both Friday and Saturday so maybe there is still hope.

This week has been a busy one for me, but if all goes well my work will be done and the desk clear when I leave work this evening. It will make Monday much nicer if there is nothing left to catch up on. The boss does a fine job of loading up my desk with things while I’m away anyway.

I do hope you all have a wonderful weekend filled with sunshine and SMILES and lots of R & R too. If the good Lord permits it, I’ll be back with my newsletter come Monday morning.


Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Lord, help us to trust that everything we seek can be found in serving you.

Amen


Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL !


TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is Wiggle Your Toes Day

Today is National Root Beer Float Day

Today is National Pamper Yourself Day

Today is Lucy Day. Comic Lucille Ball was born on August 6, 1911.

Peace Day - Observed on the day the first atomic bomb was exploded on a populated area

1960: Chubby Checker did The Twist on American TV for the first time, appearing on American Bandstand


TODAY’S SMILE

THE MOST IMPORTANT BODY PART

My mother used to ask me what is the most important part of the body and through the years I would take a guess at what I thought was the correct answer. When I was younger I thought sound was very important to us as humans so I said my ears mommy. She said "No, many people are deaf. But you keep thinking about it and I will ask you again soon."

Several years passed before she asked me again. Since my last attempt I contemplated a correct answer. So I told her "Mommy, sight is very important to everybody, so it must be our eyes." She looked at me and told me that I was learning fast but the answer is not correct because there are many people who are blind.

Stumped again I continued my quest for knowledge and over the years she asked me a couple more times and always the same answer "No. But you are getting smarter every year my young child."

Then last year my Grandpa died. Everybody was hurt. Everybody was crying. Even my father cried. I remember that especially because it is only the second time I saw him cry. My Mom looked at me when it was our turn to say our final good-bye to Grandpa. She asked me "Do you know the most important body part yet my son?" And I was shocked she asked me this now. I always thought this was a game between her and me.

She saw the confusion on my face and told me "This question is very important. It shows that you have really lived in your life. For every body part you gave me in the past I have told you that it was wrong and given you an example why. But today is the day you need to learn this important lesson."

She looked down at me like only a mother can. I saw her eyes well up with tears. She said, "Son the most important body part is your shoulder." Was it because it held up my head? She replied, "No, because it can hold the head of a friend or loved one when they cry. Everybody needs a shoulder to cry on sometime in life my son. I only hope that you have enough love and friends that you will always have a shoulder to cry on when you need it."

Then and there I knew the most important body part was not selfish, it was sympathetic to the pain of OTHERS. You are a friend and whenever you want you can cry on my shoulder!!!

People will forget what you said.

People will forget what you did, but People will never forget how you made them feel.
Author Unknown




TODAY’S REFLECTION

She keeps shouting

Matthew 15:23


The Syro-Phoenician Gentile woman in the Gospel believed in Jesus, because she had heard of His great works. Like the man born blind, she must have intuitively known that no one could do such healing works if God was not with Him. So she persevered in imploring Jesus for her request, believing in Jesus' ultimate power, refusing to be discouraged by what she saw and heard in the present moment. We should make it our priority to listen only to God. Yet, even when what the Lord says seems discouraging, we must pray without ceasing and not lose heart and not give in to discouragement


TODAY’S ADVICE

If the first week of August is unusually warm,
The winter will be white and long

47 DAYS TIL FALL!


Delight yourself in the Lord

and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

For Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
AUGUST 5TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

It is true that if we look after others, God will look after us - and do a lot better job of it than we can

Arthur E. Yensen


JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

Just for today: I am ready to be forgiving and to move on with my life. God is with me in every moment and in every situation. Forgiveness frees my heart, mind, and spirit.


TODAY’S QUOTE

I would rather walk with God in the dark than go alone in the light

Mary Gardiner Brainard


IT’S WEDNESDAY !!

Over the Hump we go!

Mid week has arrived and I am ready for that slide right into the weekend. One more day of work after today and it will be here.

Weekends are my reward for many years of hard work and no play. Maybe I shouldn’t be so excited about the days off from work, as every day is special, but having worked so many years, I just cannot help but rejoice in days off.

I admit it, I am getting older and I need more R & R than I used to. To some of you I am still a young thing, to others I’m known as the old geezer. I just know that I used to put in a lot more hours and did more things than I can now.

We were forecast some rain on Tuesday but it seems most of it went south of us and the rest of the week through Sunday looks to be mid 80’s with partly cloudy skies and no rain. That will be a record for this summer if it happens. 5 days with out rain just has not happened here yet this year.

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS

God, help us to follow Jesus' example, finding peace and stillness in our busy lives. May we not be too busy or too preoccupied to listen to your voice
Amen


Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

GOD BLESS YOU!


TODAY’S TRIVIA

National Chigger Week begins today. Your chances of being chigger chewed are greater this week than any week of the year

Today is National Waffle Day

1833: Chicago was incorporated as a village with a population of about 200

1953: The film From Here To Eternity premiered in the U.S. It starred Burt Lancaster, Deborah Kerr, Montgomery Clift, Donna Reed, Frank Sinatra, and Ernest Borgnine

1957: American Bandstand, hosted by Dick Clark, made its network TV debut on ABC. The first record played was Buddy Holly’s That’ll Be the Day


TODAY’S SMILE

PHILOSOFACTS

A key ring is a handy little gadget that allows you to lose all your keys at once.

Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing is like shoveling the walk before it has stopped snowing.

I'm convinced that in a past life I was somebody named Occupant, and they're still forwarding my mail.

I've changed my mind a dozen times. It seems to work better now


TODAY’S REFLECTION

At once Jesus spoke to them,
Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid

Matthew 14:27

Every day, the world tries to tell us to be self-sufficient. And every day, the Holy Spirit wants to teach us to fix our eyes on Jesus. In the end, it comes down to our decision. We can learn how to be prepared for any situation by walking with the Lord, or we can try to go it alone and be at the mercy of every storm that blows our way

TODAY’S ADVICE

Peaches should be only the slightest bit soft when you buy them. Too soft means they are too ripe. The skin should have no green, only yellow-orange with red smudges. Green peaches will not ripen properly. Any bruises on the surface are hiding larger bruises inside

48 DAYS TIL FALL!


Delight yourself in the Lord

and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

For Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
AUGUST 4TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

Life is a great and wondrous mystery, and the only thing we know that we have for sure is what is right here right now. Don't miss it

Leo Buscaglia


JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

Just for today: I will be creative in my own unique way. As I more fully express who I am, I will bless others, and blessings will flow back to me.




TODAY’S QUOTE

The best portion of a good man's life is his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and love

William Wordsworth


IT’S TUESDAY !!

Hopefully today will be a better day. Monday was a little on the grouchy side for me. I woke up on the wrong side of bed I guess.

First off I overslept by a half hour. That isn’t really much because I give myself plenty of time in the morning but it got the day off on the wrong foot.

From the looks of things I guess it is a good thing I have another vacation day on Friday. A short work week does tend to make things look a little brighter.

It would be grand to have a whole week or two of vacation at a time, but with the way my work is I am only allowed one day at a time. It works for me. Living one day at a time is always the best way to do it anyway.

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Father, as we wrestle with the struggles of life, make us keenly aware of your presence and abundant mercy.
Amen


Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

GOD BLESS YOU!



TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is Hug Your Child Day, a day to remember that every day is Hug Your Child Day

Today is Work Like a Dog Day, a day to celebrate everyone who works like a dog to be successful

Today is National Chocolate Chip Day

Today is Coast Guard Day. The Revenue Cutter Service, formed on this date in 1790, was merged with the Life Saving Service in 1915 to become the U.S. Coast Guard

1943: While attempting to develop a substitute for rubber, engineer James Wright dropped a lump of gooey stuff on a General Electric laboratory floor and it bounced. Accidentally, he had invented Silly Putty

1957: The Everly Brothers introduced Wake Up, Little Susie on the Ed Sullivan Show

1958 - This was a grand day in Grand Forks, ND. The first potato flake plant was completed there


TODAY’S SMILE

Christian One-Liners

Don't let your worries get the best of you. Remember, Moses started out as a basket case

Some people are kind, polite, and sweet-spirited - until you try to sit in their pews.

Many folks want to serve God, but only as advisors

It is easier to preach ten sermons than it is to live one.

The good Lord didn't create anything without a purpose, but mosquitoes and sand gnats come close!

When you get to your wit's end, you'll find God lives there.

People are funny, they want the front of the bus, the middle of the road, and the back of the church.

Opportunity may knock once, but temptation bangs on your front door forever.

Quit griping about your church; if it was perfect, you couldn't belong.

God Himself does not propose to judge a man until he is dead. So why should you?

Some minds are like concrete, thoroughly mixed up and permanently set

Peace starts with a smile.

I don't know why some people change churches; what difference does it make which one you stay home from?

A lot of church members who are singing Standing on the Promises are just sitting on the premises.

We were called to be witnesses, not lawyers or judges.

Coincidence is when God chooses to remain anonymous.

Don't put a question mark where God put a period.

Forbidden fruits create many jams.

God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called.

God grades on the cross, not the curve.

God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage.

He who angers you, controls you!

If God is your Copilot - swap seats!

Prayer: Don't give God instructions -- just report for duty!

The task ahead of us is never as great as the Power behind us.

The Will of God will never take you to where the Grace of God will not protect you.

We don't change the message, the message changes us.

You can tell how big a person is by what it takes to discourage him.

The best mathematical equation I have ever seen: 1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given.





TODAY’S REFLECTION

This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it

Psalm 118:24

Suffering eventually touches us all. And in times of difficulty, thankfulness is usually not our first response. But I think God looks at us with pleasure when we find reasons to be thankful (1 Thess. 5:16-18). As we realistically look for the good despite our bad circumstances, we can be grateful that God is holding us close. It is when we trust in His goodness that we find gladness


TODAY’S ADVICE

So many August fogs, so many winter mists

49 DAYS TIL FALL!


Delight yourself in the Lord

and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA