BRIGHT SIDE ARCHIVES FROM AOL: FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 24TH, 2007

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MARCH 24th,, 2007

TODAY'S THOUGHT

When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.

Peter Marshall

TODAY’S ACTION

Continue to expand your goals.

TODAY’S QUOTE

Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush.

Doug Larson

HAPPY SATURDAY

I spent the night at DS#1's and this morning we'll be off on the long drive. By evening we'll be seeing the Sunshine Babes.

I was very tired last night by the time I got here and got a good night's rest.

I'll post an entry when I have an opportunity.

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

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.

25 WORDS

God, I thank You for today, for the ways You will bless me, and for the ways that I will serve others in Your name

TODAY IS…Harry Houdini Day

Houdini is the most famous magician in history. He was born Erik Weisz on March 24, 1874, in Budapest, Hungary - and 4 years old when his family emigrated to America. His worldwide fame came from making amazing escapes. Early routines included getting out of straitjackets and handcuffs. He eventually performed an act where he was shackled with irons, placed in a box that was locked, roped, and weighted - and then submerged under water. Abracadabra!

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day. It greatly reduces "chocolate guilt" if you hide some fruit inside, so this must be the reason they invented chocolate covered raisins. Now... if we can just figure out why they came up with chocolate covered ants! Maybe to add protein?

1820: Frances Crosby was born in Putnam County, New York. Blinded by illness at age six weeks, "Fannie" grew up to teach English and history for 35 years and to write 9,000 poems and songs. Some of her biggest hits included "To God Be the Glory," "Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior," "Jesus Is Tenderly Calling," "All the Way My Savior Leads Me," "Rescue the Perishing," "Blessed Assurance," "I Am Thine, O Lord," and "Tell Me the Story of Jesus."

1898: Alexander Winton sold his first automobile, built in Cleveland, to mining engineer Robert Allison for $1,000. It was the first car built and sold in the U.S. 1958: At age 23, Elvis Presley was inducted into the U.S. Army in Memphis. The next day at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, barber James Peterson sheared off the King’s famous ducktails as Elvis groaned, "Hair today, gone tomorrow."

TODAY’S SMILE

There are two days in every week about which we should not worry, two days which should be kept free from fear and apprehension.

One of these days is Yesterday with all its mistakes and cares, its faults and blunders, its aches and pains. Yesterday has passed forever beyond our control. All the money in the world cannot bring back Yesterday. We cannot undo a single act we performed; we cannot erase a single word we said. Yesterday is gone forever.

The other day we should not worry about is Tomorrow with all its possible adversities, its burdens, its large promise and its poor performance;

Tomorrow is also beyond our immediate control. Tomorrow's sun will rise, either in splendor or behind a mask of clouds, but it will rise. Until it does, we have no stake in Tomorrow, for it is yet to be born.

This leaves only one day, Today. Any person can fight the battle of just one day. It is when you and I add the burdens of those two awful eternities Yesterday and Tomorrow that we break down.

It is not the experience of Today that drives a person mad, it is the remorse or bitterness of something which happened Yesterday and the dread of what Tomorrow may bring.

Let us, therefore, Live but one day at a time.

Author Unknown

The Tate Family

You may have heard of the Tate Family.

Members of this family attend every group. ·

There is Dic Tate who wants to run everything. ·

Ro Tate tries to change things --- whether they need it or not. ·

Agi Tate stirs up trouble whenever possible. She gets a helping hand from her brother, Irri Tate. ·

Devas Tate loves to interrupt whatever is happening. · And Poten Tate wants to be the big shot. ·

When new ideas are suggested, Hesi Tate and Vegi Tate are quick to say why they will not possibly work. ·

Imi Tate would rather copy others than try something new. · Thank goodness the Tate family also has Facili Tate, Cogi Tate and Medi Tate.

They are willing to pray, think, and plan. They get everyone pulling together.

TODAY’S LINK

TODAY’S WORD

can·vass verb

1. To examine carefully or discuss thoroughly; scrutinize: 2.a. To go through (a region) or go to (persons) to solicit votes or orders. b. To conduct a survey of (public opinion); poll. --intransitive 1. To make a thorough examination or conduct a detailed discussion. 2. To solicit voters, orders, or opinions. noun 1. An examination or discussion. 2. A solicitation of votes or orders. 3. A survey of public opinion.

TODAY’S REFLECTION

If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.

Luke 9:23

Jesus tells us today, "If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me." The cross here is a very important symbol.

Carrying the cross means we carry a burden of helping others, it means God is important, it means we have hope, it means we have forgiveness, it means we use our financial resources to help others, and it means we want to share God's love, forgiveness, and hope with our family, our friends, and our co-workers.

When we deny ourselves, we put God first.

http://www.devotions.net

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Arians tend to be enthusiastic, quick-witted, adventurous, and courageous.

89 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER !

Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MY HOMEPAGE

I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

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