FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

OCTOBER 1ST, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

We must be willing to fail and to appreciate the truth that often "Life is not a problem to be solved, but a mystery to be lived. M. Scott Peck"

TODAY’S ACTION

Be kind and generous to all people—equally—without reservation.

TODAY’S QUOTE

The best way out of a problem is through it.

Old Saying

A story comes to mind about a farmer, who ploughed around a large rock in his fields for many years. He had broken many ploughshares in that time. One day after breaking another piece of his plough he decided to finally do something about it.

When he put a crowbar under the rock he was surprised that it lifted quite easily. He lamented all the time he lost working around it, instead of working with it.

 Like the farmer we often plough around problems. Often the best way of tackling any problem is to deal with it straight away and straight on.

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HAPPY SUNDAY

I made it back from my road trip to the Ren Fest about 10:00 last night . This morning I’m not moving very fast and am enjoying my good cup of hot coffee. I’ll be posting some pictures for you all to see on my journal page Lots of fun was had by all !

 I’m off for my dose of R & R and then out to see my Dad for a little bit. I missed my Saturday night visit and I like to check in with him at least once a week.

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

GOD BLESS YOU !

TODAY IS…WORLD VEGETARIAN DAY

World Vegetarian Day has been celebrated since 1977. It brings awareness to the ethical, environmental, health and humanitarian benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle. About one million people a year become vegetarians in the US. 

 HOT BEAN DIP:

Simple and so good, just combine about 3/4 cup vegetarian refried beans with 1/4 cup good-quality salsa in a serving bowl. Cover and microwave for about 1 minute, then serve with natural, stone-ground tortilla chips.

TODAY’S TRIVIA

October" means the "eighth month." It has been the 10th month since New Year's Day was moved from March to January.

October's birthstone: opal or tourmaline.

October's flower: calendula or cosmos.

October is Adopt-A-Shelter Dog Month, Children's Health Month, Children's Magazine Month, Church Safety and Security Month, Frugal Fun Month, National Crime Prevention Month, National Go On a Field Trip Month, Family Health Month, Eat Better Eat Together Month, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, National Communicate With Your Kid Month, National Cookie Month, Roller Skating Month, National Chili Month, and National Toilet Tank Repair Month.

Pudding Season begins today.

1880 - A new director of the United States Marine Corps Band was named. John Philip Sousa became the band’s 17th leader. In

1888 he composed Semper Fidelis, traditionally known as the official march of the Marine Corps

1903: In the first game of the first baseball World Series, the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Pilgrims 7-3. Cy Young was the first losing pitcher. But Boston won the series.

1908 - Imagine paying just $825 for a new car! That’s what it cost to buy the new Model T which was introduced by Henry For

1952 - Emcee Ralph Edwards began a new TV program on NBC-TV called This is Your Life. Each show began with Edwards surprising some unsuspecting victim, er, lucky person. The surprisee would then be presented with the story of his or her life, complete with friends and relatives who had been brought in for the big occasion. The popular show ran for nine years.

1971: Walt Disney World opened in Orlando.

TODAY’S SMILE

Facts Of Life

Nobody is perfect until you fall in love with them.

Home is where you can say anything you like, 'cause nobody listens to you anyway.

I live in my own little world, but it's ok, they know me here.

It is when you stop believing in Santa Claus that you start getting clothes for Christmas!

Sign In Pet Store: "Buy one dog, regular price, get one flea..."

Money can't buy happiness, but it sure makes misery easier to live with.

If flying is so safe, why do they call the airport the 'terminal'?

Regular naps prevent old age.....especially if you take them while driving.

When I was born, I was so surprised I couldn't talk for a year and a half.

If G~d had intended for man to use the metric system, Jesus would have only had ten disciples!

I don't approve of political jokes...I've seen too many of them get elected.

If women can have PMS, then men can have ESPN.

I have learned there is little difference in husbands, so you might as well keep the first one.

Travel is very educational. I can now say "Kaopectate" in seven different languages.

Author Unknown 

 TODAY’S WORD

 curtail (transitive verb)

[kahr-TAYL] 1. to limit, shorten, or truncate; to restrict: "Their efforts to curtail spending didn't quite succeed." noun forms: curtailer, curtailment

TODAY’S REFLECTION

Go away for the present, and when I find time, I will summon you

Acts 24:25

There is no record of Felix ever finding the time to summon Paul.

Procrastination is a killer of time and motivation. It borrows on tomorrow's time.

Today is yesterday's tomorrow. God has many promises, but tomorrow isn't one of them.

We can't waste a minute of unredeemable time in getting on with our purpose in life while we have time and health to do it.

From Daily Miscellany

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Line refrigerator crisper drawers with waxed paper for easier cleaning

81 DAYS UNTIL WINTER!

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

Psalm 37:4

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

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FOR SATURDAY , SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

The faults you see in others are your own.

Anonymous

TODAY’S ACTION

Widen your circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty.

TODAY’S QUOTE

Hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier.

Anonymous

HAPPY SATURDAY

The Ten Happiest Days of my Life

(While I can still remember )

#1 Has got to be my wedding day !

#’s 2-8 are the birth days of each of my children

#9 was the last time all of family was home all together for Christmas!

#10 TODAY !

I’m happy that I’m going to be with most of my family and a few of my good friends !!!

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

TODAY IS…CHEWING GUM DAY

Modern chewing gum was invented when "chicle" was brought to the U.S. (Chicle is latex sap - much like rubber). In 1870, the first flavored gum, Black Jack, was manufactured. Wrigley was selling Spearmint and Juicy Fruit by 1893. Chiclets and gumballs came in the early 1900s - and Walter Diemer invented Dubble Bubble bubble gum in 1928. The best news is thatafter WWII, chemists learned how to make artificial gum bases to use instead of chicle.

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is National Lemon Ice Cream and Cake Appreciation Day.

The Flintstones' Birthday - Premiered on ABC TV this day in 1960. The first cartoon show aimed at adults.

1951: Billy Graham's "Hour of Decision" debuted on ABC-TV. It aired on Sunday nights through February 1954, then went into syndication.

1954: The first atomic-powered vessel, the submarine "Nautilus," was commissioned by the Navy.

1960: The last Howdy Doody show was televised. Clarabell the Clown spoke for the first time ever and said, "Goodbye, kids."

1984: The crime drama "Murder, She Wrote" debuted on CBS-TV. It starred Angela Lansbury for 12 seasons.

1997: Microsoft Corp releases Internet Explorer 4.0

TODAY’S SMILE

CAR TROUBLE

 Fighting rush-hour traffic from suburban Maryland to Washington D.C., can cause its share of near misses and irritating moments.

One morning, a young lady darted her compact car from a side street into the stream of traffic immediately in front of a driver just a few car lengths ahead of me, forcing him to brake sharply. He avoided hitting her by inches and was obviously furious.

Within seconds, traffic stopped at a red light, and I watched him pull up behind the offender, leap from his car, and stride angrily toward hers. Clearly, he intended to give her a royal bowling out.

Seeing him coming, the very attractive young lady jumped from her car and ran to meet him—a big smile on her face! Before he could say one word or know what was happening, she had thrown her arms around him, hugged him tightly, and planted a passionate kiss on his lips!

Then she was back in her car and driving away, leaving her antagonist standing in the middle of the street still speechless and looking somewhat confused and embarrassed—but no longer angry!

— B.R. Holt, Caldwell, ID. Christian Reader, "Lite Fare."

THINK ABOUT IT

The ark was built by amateurs;

the Titanic was built by professionals!

TODAY’S WORD

fete noun

1. A festival or feast.

2.a. An elaborate, often outdoor entertainment. b. An elaborate party.

--transitive verb fet·ed also fetes.

1. To celebrate or honor with a festival, a feast, or an elaborate entertainment.

2. To pay honor to. [French fête, from Old French feste. See FEAST.]

TODAY’S REFLECTION

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful.

Colossians 3:15

Paul reminds the Thessalonians to seek a quiet life even as they work and serve others. (See 1 Thess. 4:11).

Psalm 131 compares the calmed and quieted soul to a weaned child with its mother. This image is of a child at peace because it can trust its mother to meet its needs

Take time to allow God to calm your soul.

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Polish pewter with a cabbage leaf.

82 DAYS UNTIL WINTER !

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

Psalm 37:4

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

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FOR FRIDAY , SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back.

Charlie Brown

TODAY’S ACTION

Resolve not to magnify small problems. set aside petty grievances and look for solutions.

TODAY’S QUOTE

Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they've got a second.

William James

HAPPY FINALLY F R I DAY

Oh yes, it is getting chilly here. I know there will be lots more colder days on the way , but it is taking a lot of getting used to here.

Our tree out front turned to a beautiful golden color overnight it seems. It usually is the first on the street to do so. We’ve been loosing leaves on our Pussy Willow tree in the back for a few weeks now, but it doesn’t have the pretty color.

Another colorful sight I saw on the way home were these bright red leaves growing up some trees…you guessed it…poison ivy. Every thing that looks pretty, sure isn’t .

Have a great day ! 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

GOD BLESS YOU !

TODAY IS…MY FAIR LADY DAY

My Fair Lady closed on this day in 1962 after a run of 6½ years. At the time, the show held the Broadway record for longest-running musical of all time. 3,750,000 people watched the wonderful show and heard tunes like Wouldn’t it Be Loverly, Show Me, Get Me to the Church on Time, I’m an Ordinary Man, I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face and the Vic Damone/Robert Goulet standard, On the Street Where You Live. After its Broadway success, My Fair Lady was made into a motion picture (1964) and won seven Academy Awards including Best Picture.

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is Make a List of the Top Ten Happiest Days in Your Life Day. Jot down details (while you can still remember). Do it, it'll be fun.

1829: The first regular police force in London was started. They were called "bobbies" after Robert Peel, the Home Secretary who began the force. London's reorganized police force became known as Scotland Yard

1916: On this day John D. Rockefeller's wealth made him the first American billionaire.

1932: A five-day work week is established for General Motors workers.

1960: My Three Sons was welcomed into U.S. homes on ABC-TV. Fred MacMurray, who was a movie actor, had a difficult time making the adjustment to the small screen. But adjust he did, and My Three Sons endured so well that CBS bought the successful hit for somewhere between seven and ten million dollars in 1965.

1996: Nintendo 64 video game system debuts in US

TODAY’S SMILE

The day finally arrived: Forrest Gump dies and goes to Heaven. He is met at the Pearly Gates by St. Peter himself. The gates are closed, however, and Forrest approaches the gatekeeper. Saint Peter says, "Well, Forrest, it's certainly good to see you. We have heard a lot about you.

I must inform you that the place is filling up fast, and we've been administering an entrance examination for everyone. The tests are fairly short, but you need to pass before you can get into Heaven."

Forrest responds, "It shore is good to be here St. Peter. I was looking forward to this. Nobody ever told me about any entrance exams. Sure hope the test ain't too hard; life was a big enough test as it was."

St. Peter goes on, "Yes, I know Forrest. But the test I have for you is only three questions. Here is the first: What days of the week begin with the letter 'T'? Second, how many seconds are there in a year? Third, what is God's first name?"

Forrest goes away to think the questions over. He returns the next day and goes up to St. Peter to try to answer the exam questions. St. Peter waves him up and asks, "Now that you have had a chance to think the questions over, tell me your answers."

Forrest says, "Well, the first one, -how many days of the week begin with the letter 'T'? Shucks, that one's easy; that'd be Today and Tomorrow!" The saint's eyes open wide and he exclaims, "Forest! That's not what I was thinking, but ... you do have a point though, and I guess I didn't specify, so I give you credit for that answer."

"How about the next one" says St. Peter, "how many seconds in a year?" "Now that one's harder," says Forrest. "But, I thunk and thunk about that, and I guess the only answer can be twelve." Astounded, St. Peter says, "Twelve! Twelve! Forrest, how in Heaven's name could you come up with twelve seconds in a year?" Forrest says, "Shucks, there gotta be twelve: January second, February second, March second....." "Hold it," interrupts St., Peter. "I see where you're going with it. And I guess I see your point, though that wasn't quite what I had in mind, but I'll give you credit for that one too."

"Let's go on with the next and final question," says St. Peter, "Can you tell me God's first name?" Forrest says, "Well shore, I know God's first name. Everbody probly knows it. It's Howard."

 "Howard?" asks St. Peter. "What makes you think it's 'Howard'?" Forrest answers, "It's in the prayer." "The prayer?" asks St. Peter, "Which prayer?"

"The Lord's Prayer," responds Forrest: "Our Father, who art in heaven, Howard be thy name...."

 

TODAY’S WORD

qui·e·tus noun

1. Something that serves to suppress, check, or eliminate. 2. Release from life; death. 3. A final discharge, as of a duty or debt.

TODAY’S REFLECTION

... lift up your eyes and look on the fields, that they are white for harvest.

John 4:35

Of the twenty or more times the phrase "lift up your eyes" is used in the Bible only a handful are negative and those generally forbidding lifting up eyes to idolatry. The primary thought is that to lift up one's eyes is to see reality. Over and over again, lifting our eyes is linked to the reality of God and his majesty.

God calls us to look outward and upward to the limitless possibilities he has placed before his children.

Lift up your eyes!

When you stumble, God has a new plan for you to follow.

Lift up your eyes!

You have mission given to you by the Creator of the universe.

Lift up your eyes!

The Holy One has great plans for you.

Lift up your eyes!

Your Father calls us to His glory and goodness.

Lift up your eyes!

There are no great visions on the ground at your feet!

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TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

St. Michael's rain does not stay long in the sky.

Michaelmas (Feast of Saint Michael the Archangel) -The feast day of St. Michael, the archangel and overcomer of the Devil, is a Christian celebration based on the ancient Celtic calendar. Its main importance in people's lives was that of a seasonal signpost in the year.

In the British Isles, crops were harvested and the surplus sold by late September, so this became the time when farmers would pay their yearly rents to landowners. Everyone ate goose at Michaelmas to bring prosperity, and many farmers included "a goose fit for the lord's dinner" with their rent payments.

Great market fairs occurred just before the feast day, and the large crowds these attracted made it convenient to hold elections at this time..

If you eat goose on Michaelmas, you will never want for money during the entire next year.

Michaelmas is also a "Quarter Day." The ancient Celtic people divided the year into four major sections, or quarters, and then divided each of these in half to make an eight-part year that reflected the natural progression of the seasons.

Foods traditional for Michaelmas include new wine; goose; cakes of oats, barley, and rye; and carrots. Some groups in the United States, such as the Pennsylvania Dutch, have kept Michaelmas, or "Harvest Home," traditions alive.

83 DAYS UNTIL WINTER !

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

Psalm 37:4

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

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FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Every job is a self-portrait of the person who does it. Autograph your work with excellence.

Anonymous

TODAY’S ACTION

Make an effort to enjoy the things you must do.

TODAY’S QUOTE

Two sounds of autumn are unmistakable, the hurrying rustle of crisp leaves blown along the street or road by a gusty wind, and the gabble of a flock of migrating geese. Both are warnings of chill days ahead, fireside and topcoat weather.

Hal Borland

HAPPY THURSDAY

It is only Thursday… this week is turning out to be a long one. Wednesday was another just beautiful fall day ! Sad to say the weather is going down hill though.

Guess I’ll be making my own SUNSHINE today !

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

GOD BLESS YOU !

TODAY IS… LI’L ABNER DAY

The man who created Li’l Abner was born on this day in 1909 at New Haven, Connecticut. Alfred Gerald Caplin, better knownas Al Capp was responsible for all the happenings in the fictitious hillbilly town of Dogpatch. From 1934 until 1977, Capp wrote and drew the cartoon, Li’l Abner, with its cast of wonderful characters, Mammy and Pappy Yokum, their son Abner, the lovely Daisy Mae, Fearless Fosdick and the lovable Schmoos. Al Capp even invented a holiday, Sadie Hawkins Day

TODAY’S TRIVIA

It’s National Strawberry Cream Pie Day..

1542 - Portuguese explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo landed his ship at what we now call San Diego Bay. The site is marked with a monument, the Cabrillo National Monument, and some folks in California still celebrate Cabrillo day.

1955 - The World Series was seen in all its colorful glory -in living color on NBC.- for the first time this day. The New York Yankees beat the Brooklyn Dodgers in the first game, 6-5.

1991 - Garth Brooks, big ol’ black hat and all, hit number one with his album Ropin’ the Wind. He was the first country artist to debut an album at #1 on both the Billboard album chart and country album chart.

1994: "Cats" 5,000th Broadway performance

TODAY’S SMILE

SHOOTING STARS

The teacher asked little Johnny, "Can you name four shooting stars?" Little Johnny said, "I sure can.

Wyatt Earp, Annie Oakley, Buffalo Bill, and John Wayne."

MOVIE NIGHT

My wife was complaining that I spend too much time on the computer, and not enough time with her. I decided to fix that by having a `movie night` with her.

We watched `Hackers`, `The Net`, `Anti-Trust`, `You've Got Mail` and The Matrix. She's still mad at me.

What did I do?

TODAY’S LINK

It’s Coming …. http://home.valornet.com/sabruf2/countchr.html

TODAY’S WORD

verve noun

1. Energy and enthusiasm in the expression of ideas, especially in artistic performance or composition

2. Vitality; liveliness. Synonym vigor.

TODAY’S REFLECTION

Dear brothers and sisters, if another Christian is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself. Share each other's troubles and problems, and in this way obey the law of Christ. If you think you are too important to help someone in need, you are only fooling yourself.You are really a nobody. Be sure to do what you should, for then you will enjoy the personal satisfaction of having done your work well, and you won't need to compare yourself to anyone else. For we are each responsible for our own conduct.

(Galatians 6:1-5 NLT 1st Ed.)

We've all done it, right? Tried to evade responsibility by pretending not to be aware. Defending a dumb act by saying everybody else does it. Saying it isn't really so bad after all. Or by blaming it on somebody else.

Take responsibility for goofs, foul-ups, and moral failures. Teach your children that lying or refusing to be accountable is a far worse offense than breaking either a toy or a rule. And the best way to teach that lesson is to model mature behavior around them.

Among other things, mature behavior means trying to make goodchoices and owning up to it when you don't.

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(I love reading different translations of the Bible – this particular one sure said it plain and clear – didn’t it? )

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

When the corn wears a heavy coat, so must you.

84 DAYS UNTIL WINTER !

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

Psalm 37:4

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

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FOR WEDNESDAY , SEPTEMBER 27, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

I expect to pass through this life but once. Therefore, if there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do for another human being, let me do it now, for I shall not pass this way again.

William Penn

TODAY’S ACTION

Have the faith to move mountains.

TODAY’S QUOTE

It's so hard when I have to, and so easy when I want to.

Annie Gottlier

HAPPY WEDNESDAY

Over the Hump Day ! Our weather is supposed to be a little warmer today – about 75 degrees. That is what I call perfect !

DD is supposed to come over tonight after work so that I can help hem her new uniform. She’s going back to school to learn how to be a Dental Technician, so she will have to wear scrubs, just like you see in doctor’s offices or at the hospital. She is short like I am and everything is always too long.

Other than that all is very quiet here, I do love ‘ordinary’ days.

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

GOD BLESS YOU !

TODAY IS…ANSWERING MACHINE DAY

According to a marketing research company, over 2/3 of American homes now have answering machines. Since this is their day, don't be surprised if you hear this message...

"After working 24/7, I am taking the day off. I have made a deal with the refrigerator to take your calls and stick your messages on its side with one of those little magnets. Be back tomorrow. Love, Your Answering Machine"

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Saint Vincent de Paul Feast Day - Co-founder of the Sisters of Charity, the patron saint of charitable organizations and charitable giving.

Today is National Chocolate Milk Day.

1938 - Thanks for the Memory was heard for the first time on The Bob Hope Show -- on the NBC Red radio network. Who was the bandleader? If you said Les Brown, you’d be ... wrong. It was Skinnay Ennis

 1954: "Tonight!" hosted by Steve Allen, made its debut on NBC TV.

TODAY’S SMILE

FOOT IN MOUTH DISEASE

Having survived my first driving lesson, I emerged from the car to come face to face with a woman standing on the pavement. "A bit nerve-wracking was it?" she asked. "More than that," I laughed, "My instructor has a foul body odor and has a bit of a wind problem. No way do I want a lesson from him again."

"I know the feeling," said the woman coolly. "I've been married to him for 20 years.

ROUGH FLIGHT

The pastor of our church began his sermon with this story: "I was on a plane last week, from Chicago to California, when we ran into some very severe turbulence. As it got worse, the passengers became more and more alarmed, and even the flight attendants began to look concerned. Finally, one of them noticed that I had 'Rev.' in front of my name on the passenger list, came over to me, and said, 'Sir, this is really frightening. Do you suppose you could, I don't know...do something religious?'"

"So I took up a collection."

TODAY’S WORD

in·ter·mi·na·ble adjective

1. Being or seeming to be without an end; endless.

Synonyms continual.

2. Tiresomely long; wearisome.

TODAY’S REFLECTION

I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief.

Mark 9:24

A man came to Jesus asking if he could heal the man's son. "'If you can'? said Jesus 'Everything is possible for him who believes'" (vs. 23).

Today's scripture is the man's answer. It is an answer we could all give to our Savior right now. We allow our doubts and fears to overcome faith.

Four things a man must learn to do If he would make his record true;

To think without confusion clearly;

To love his fellow-men sincerely;

To act from honest motives purely;

To trust in God and Heaven securely.

Henry Van Dyke

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TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

HINTS OF HONEY

Winnie-the-Pooh ate his peas with honey. According to folklore, honey is a remedy for arthritis, asthma, bed-wetting, coughs, sore throats, and weight control. The nutritional powers of honey are well documented (although it should not be fed to children under the age of one).

Dreaming about bees may signify riches or success in business, probably as a result of being "as busy as a bee" in profitable undertakings. "Diligence, hard work, eloquence, and wisdom are the bee's domain."

HONEY COOKIES

 1/2 cup butter

3/4 cup honey

1 egg, beaten

2 tablespoons milk

2 cups flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons baking powder

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Cream the butter, and add the honey and beaten egg. Beat until fluffy, then beat in the milk. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder. Combine the dry ingredients with the creamed mixture. Drop by teaspoons onto a greased baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, about 12 to 15 minutes. Makes 4 dozen cookies.

85 DAYS UNTIL WINTER !

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

 Psalm 37:4

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

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FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

The purpose of life is a life of purpose.

Anonymous

TODAY’S ACTION

Recall the people who have profoundly influenced your life.

TODAY’S QUOTE

If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.

Chinese Proverb

HAPPY TUESDAY

Well Monday wasn’t too bad, so it looks like it may be a good, week. There is nothing on my calendar except work for the week until SATURDAY!

I will be going to the Renaissance Festival then. Every year for about 10 years now most of my family gathers for this festival. We all dress in costumes and try to get into the Medival Times.

It’s lots of fun for those that go. They have something there for the whole family to enjoy. In the past we’ve been blessed with beautiful weather, but this Saturday isn’t looking real good right now. The long range is calling for temps in the low 60’s with a chance of showers. We’ll be hoping that changes be it actually gets here – it often does.

The festival is in Harveysburg so it should be warmer there than here. That’s quite a bit south of here. Here’s a link to the festival if you’d like to see where we are going. http://www.renfestival.com/

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

GOD BLESS YOU !

TODAY IS…ACORN SQUASH DAY

Now, who thought of the name "squash"? It sounds like what happens when you step on a bug. But, even with that name, acorn squash is a delicious, sweet vegetable. It's also called winter squash - not because it grows in the winter, but because it lasts all winter if it's stored in a cool, dry place. This is because the skin is so much thicker than a summer squash like zucchini.

STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

2 acorn squash (1 to 1 1/2 lbs each)

1 large, tart red apple, diced

2 tablespoons chopped nuts

2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

1. Heat over to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. Cut each squash in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and fibers. Place the squash with the cut side up in an ungreased pan. Bake for 30 minutes.

3. In a small mixing bowl, combine the apple, nuts, brown sugar and melted butter. Spoon this mixture into the squash halves.

4. Return the squash to the over and continue baking for 30 minutes longer - or until the squash is tender.

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is Shamu Day. The first surviving killer whale born in captivity was born at Orlando’s Sea World on September 26, 1985. Shamu now lives at Sea World San Antonio.

Today is National Pancake Day and National Acorn Squash Day.

1956: It was Elvis Presley Day in his hometown of Tupelo, Mississippi.

1957: The musical "West Side Story" opened on Broadway.

1962: "The Beverly Hillbillies" debuted on CBS-TV, starring Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, and Max Baer Jr. The show lasted nine seasons. The theme, "The Ballad of Jed Clampett," was recorded by Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs.

1964: Roy Orbison’s "Oh Pretty Woman" hit #1 in the U.S.

1969: "The Brady Bunch" premiered on ABC-TV.

TODAY’S SMILE

A man whose job was to punch the tickets of people as they entered a cinema, got fed up by people asking him “What's the time?”

So he thought of putting a stop to this nuisance. He bought a big clock and hung it on the wall behind him where everyone could see it.

But what happened? The people, after looking at the clock, began to ask him, “Is that clock correct?”

Just when we think we have one problem solved another one springs up elsewhere! Sometimes we have ourselves chained to clocks, watches and timekeeping. Time is important but we don't have to be its slave.

When God made time, there was plenty of it made.

Old Irish Saying

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TODAY’S WORD

pe·dan·tic adjective

Characterized by a narrow, often ostentatious concern for book learning and formal rules:

a pedantic attention to details. --pe·dan"ti·cal·ly adv.

TODAY’S LINK

FALL COLOR ALL AROUND OHIO http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/fallcolor/

TODAY’S REFLECTION

Those people who keep their faith until the end will be saved.

Matthew 24:13

Jesus doesn’t say if you succeed you will be saved. Or if you come out on top you will be saved. He says if you endure. An accurate rendering would be, “If you hang in there until the end…if you go the distance.”

Jesus gives you this assurance. Hang on. He’ll make sure you get home.

1 of 365 devotionals in Grace for the Moment, Volume 2

 By Max Lucado

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

A near neighbor is better than a far-dwelling kinsman.

86 DAYS UNTIL WINTER

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

Psalm 37:4

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

MY HOMEPAGE

I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

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ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.

Anonymous

TODAY’S ACTION

Realize that in order to discover your true potential, you must help others discover theirs.

TODAY’S QUOTE

When people say to me: "How do you do so many things?" I often answer them without meaning to be cruel: "How do you do so little?" It seems to me that people have vast potential. Most people can do extraordinary things if they have the confidence or take the risks. Yet most people sit in front of the TV and treat life as if it goes on forever.

Phillip Adams

HAPPY MONDAY

I had good time yesterday…will post pictures on the journal as usual.

BACK TO WORK !

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful day 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

GOD BLESS YOU ! TODAY IS…COMIC BOOK DAY

The first comic strip, The Yellow Kid, ran in Sunday newspapers on February 16, 1896. In March 1897, several comic strips were made into a Sunday Journal and and sold for 5 cents. From this humble beginning, comic books were born.During the next 30 years, people became loyal fans of characters such as Dick Tracy, Little Orphan Annie, Popeye, Mutt & Jeff, Buster Brown and Krazy Kat. They have lost some fans to tv, but are still popular today.

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is Family Day, a day to have dinner with your family

Today is National Crabmeat Newberg Day

1513: Spanish explorer Vasco Balboa crossed the Isthmus of Panama and became the first known European to see the Pacific Ocean.

1789: The first United States Congress adopted 12 amendments to the Constitution and sent them to the states for ratification. (Ten of the amendments became the Bill of Rights.)

1804: On this election day in American voters cast separate votes for presidential and vice-presidential candidates. Previously, the runner-up in the presidential race was named vice-president.

1890: Congress establishes Yosemite National Park.

1954: Elvis Presley's second single, "Good Rockin' Tonight," was released. That night, Presley made what would be his final appearance on the Grand Ole Opry -- after which he was advised to go back to truck driving.

1962: John Steinbeck was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature.

TODAY’S SMILE

 You're never fully dressed without a smile!

So put a smile on your face and spread some happiness around this gloomy world!

Today I smiled, and all at once

Things didn't look so bad.

Today I shared with someone else,

A little bit of hope I had.

Today I sang a little song,

And felt my heart grow light.

I walked a happy little mile,

With not a cloud in sight.

Today I worked with what I had,

And longed for nothing more,

And what had seemed like only weeds,

Were flowers at my door

Today I loved a little more,

And complained a little less.

And in the giving of myself,

I forgot my weariness.

***BIG SMILE ***

 

TODAY’S WORD

mol·li·fy transitive verb

mol·li·fied, mol·li·fy·ing, mol·li·fies.

1. To calm in temper or feeling; soothe. Synonym pacify.

2. To lessen in intensity; temper.

3. To reduce the rigidity of; soften.

TODAY’S LINK DANCING WITH GOD

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TODAY’S REFLECTION

...Let them first learn to practice piety...and to make some return to their parents...

1 Timothy 5:4

It doesn't have to be a monetary return. Parents long for kind words and actions. The widowed mother would so appreciate for her son to mow the lawn; parents or grandparents would like a night out with the children; a phone call on a special day would make a lonely heart so happy; a note saying "I love you" would thrill a lonely heart. These are not crippling obligations but privileges of love while one's parents and grandparents still live.

As some wit observed, love begins at home and it should return for a visit now and then.

FROM DAILY MISCELLANY

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

When the peacock loudly bawls, soon we'll have both rain and squalls.

87 DAYS UNTIL WINTER

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

Psalm 37:4

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

MY HOMEPAGE

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ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SEPTEMBER 24TH, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

The greatest wastes are unused talents and untried ideas.

Anonymous

TODAY’S ACTION

Never talk defeat, for it you do, you can talk yourself into accepting it.

TODAY’S QUOTE

You can only play one hole at a time. Keep your mind on the hole you're playing. Don't worry about the shot you just missed or how you're going to play the 18th. Taking care of the present lets the future take care of itself.

 Tom Kite former U.S Ryder Cup golfer.

Today is God's most precious gift to us. Looking after today as best we can, will ensure that tomorrow will be well looked after too.

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HAPPY SUNDAY

This morning I’m off to church and then my two dulcimer buddies and I are off on a little trip. A while back we saw an ad in the newspaper that intrigued us so we are going adventuring. I’ll post some pictures for you all tomorrow in my ‘Good Morning Sunshine’ journal.

Here is a link to show you where we are going http://www.maltzjewishmuseum.org/

The weather warmed up in the 70’s yesterday, but it’s dropping back down in the 60’s today and more rain is on the way.

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

TODAY IS…LITTLE LEAGUE DAY

Honors the lessons taught in Little League, such as...

1. Life is not fair

2. You don't always win

3. Umpires can make bad calls

4. Your parents embarrass you

5. Sometimes you sit on the bench

6. Heros still have to carry out the trash

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Jim Henson, was born on this day in 1936. The puppeteer first named his puppets, Muppets, in 1954 when he was working as a producer of the Washington, D.C. TV show, Sam and Friends. Henson moved his Muppets to network TV in 1969. Children of all ages were able to enjoy the Muppets’ antics on the educational, yet entertaining Sesame Street. The Muppets then got their own show, The Muppet Show; which generated The Muppet Movie and other films, like The Muppets Take Manhattan and The Great Muppet Caper. And Jim Henson got the awards: 18 Emmys, 17 Grammys, 4 Peabody Awards and 5 Ace Awards (National Cable Television Association).

1961 - Bullwinkle J. Moose and his friend, Rocket J. (Rocky) Squirrel, were seen in prime time for the first time on NBC-TV. The Sunday night cartoon (7-7:30 p.m.) was called The Bullwinkle Show. Originally Bullwinkle and Rocky appeared on ABC in a weekday afternoon series, Rocky and His Friends.

1968 - The longest-running newsmagazine on television began on CBS-TV. 60 Minutes started on this, a Tuesday, night in 1968. During its first three years on the tube, 60 Minutes ran on an alternate-week schedule with CBS News Hour, moving to Sundays (all by itself) in early 1972. 60 Minutes debuted with two correspondents: Mike Wallace and Harry Reasoner.

1977 - Get out the polyester cruisewear! The Love Boat set sail -- on ABC-TV. Captain Stubing (Gavin MacLeod); Cruise Director, Julie McCoy (Lauren Tewes); Dr. Adam Bricker (Bernie Kopell); Bartender, Isaac Washington (Ted Lange); and Yeoman-Purser, Burl ‘Gopher’ Smith (Fred Grandy) took to the calm seas each week. The show’s theme, The Love Boat, written by Paul Williams and Charles Fox, was sung by Jack Jones. The voice of Ernie Anderson, will always be remembered for his intros announcing, “The Luuuuuve Boat.”

THOSE WERE THE DAYS…

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92 shopping days until Christmas

Sun rise: 7:16 AM, set: 7:21 PM

TODAY’S SMILE

LAUGHABLE LABELS

ON TESCO’S TIRIMISU DESERT: Do not turn upside down. (Printed on the bottom of the box)

ON MARKS & SPENCER BREAD PUDDING: Product will be hot after heating.

ON PACKAGING FOR A ROWENTA IRON: Do not iron clothes on body.

ON BOOTS CHILDRENS COUGH MEDICINE: Do not drive car or operate machinery.

ON NYTOL (A SLEEP AID): Warning: may cause drowsiness.

ON A KOREAN KITCHEN KNIFE: Warning - keep out of children

ON A STRING OF CHINESE MADE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: For indoor or outdoor use only.

ON A JAPANESE FOOD PROCESSOR: Not to be used for the other use.

ON SAINSBURY’S PEANUTS: Warning: contains nuts

ON AN AMERICAN AIRLINES PACKET OF NUTS: Instructions: open packet, eat nuts.

ON A PACKET OF SUNMAID RAISINS: Why not try tossing over your favourite breakfast cereal?

ON A SWEDISH CHAINSAW: Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands.

 

WHEN YOU GOTTA GO…

On a Sunday morning a mother knocked on her son’s bedroom door and told him that it was time to get up and go to church. “I’m not going to church this morning,” said the son. “You gotta get up and go to church”, replied the mother. “No, I’m not.” said the son. “Yes you are”, yelled the mother. “No, I’m not, they don’t like me and I don’t like them.

Give me two good reasons why I have to go,” stated the son. “Number one, you’re 55 years-old and number two, you’re the pastor!”

TODAY’S WORD

firebrand \FYRE-brand\ noun

1 : a piece of burning wood

2 : one that creates unrest or strife (as in aggressively promoting a cause) :

agitator John views himself as a relentless firebrand who stands up for his beliefs even when they are not popular.

TODAY’S LINK

15 MINUTES

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TODAY’S REFLECTION

Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you … Jeremiah 1:5

God’s actions are deliberate. He chose for me to have life and He gave me life out of love. Everything about me was God’s deliberate choice – even my gender.

Give me spiritual eyes to see what more this tells me about your plan for me.

To fulfill your spiritual mission, Jesus must be the center of your life. This can happen through prayer.

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TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Habits are first cobwebs and then cables.

 

September 24th is Harvest Home

In Europe and Britain, the conclusion of the harvest each autumn was once marked by great festivals of fun, feasting, and thanksgiving known as “Harvest Home.” It was also a time to hold elections, pay workers, and collect rents. These festivals usually took place around the time of the autumnal equinox. Certain ethnic groups in this country, particularly the Pennsylvania Dutch, have kept the tradition alive.

88 DAYS UNTIL WINTER

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

Psalm 37:4

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

MY HOMEPAGE

I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

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FOR SATURDAY , SEPTEMBER 23RD, 206

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SEPTEMBER 23RD, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Kindness is wisdom.

Philip James Bailey

TODAY’S ACTION

Today admire the artistry of God: purple mountain peaks, white-capped oceans of blue, golden-hued fields of wheat. God’s palette of colors remains unmatchable

TODAY’S QUOTE

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

HAPPY ‘SUPER’ SATURDAY !

Today is the day to get everything done that didn’t get done all week long. Don’t I wish !!!

I’ll get the most important things done and then go from there.

Today it’s supposed to be in the 70’s with some rain. I welcome the warmth as the past few days have been chilly ones.

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.

GOD BLESS YOU !

TODAY IS…FALL DAY

We celebrate the fall season with...

1. Fall Equinox

2. Falling Leaves

3. Falling Temperatures

4. Falling Football Players

Happy Fall!

And

It’s….Piano Players Day

The piano was invented by Bartolomeo Cristofori in Florence, Italy sometime around 1700 - and was originally called a "harpsichord that plays soft and loud." It was a keyboard instrument that produced a stronger sound than the clavichord and allowed for more artistic expression than the harpsichord or the organ. Today we celebrate the most popular instrument in the whole world - plus more than 20 million people who are pianists. This includes all of us who can only play chopsticks!

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Autumn began today at 12:03 a.m. EDT. Spring began down south.

Today is National Puffy Pancakes Today.

The Jetsons' Birthday - The first ABC program to be broadcast in color, The Jetsons, premiered on this day in 1962.

1806: The Lewis and Clark Expedition returned to St. Louis after two years in the American West.

1846: The planet Neptune was discovered by German astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle.

1964: In the first New York performance of "Fiddler on the Roof," Zero Mostel sang "If I Were a Rich Man."

1969: "Marcus Welby M.D." debuted on ABC-TV. It starred Robert Young, James Brolin, and Elena Verdugo.

1986: Congress designated the rose as America’s national flower.

TODAY’S SMILE

Start your day off with a great big smile because every day should be a GREAT DAY.

The Value of One

It was early morning. On the beach was an elderly man. He walked with a cane, carefully surveying the beach that the receding tide had left exposed. Every now and then he bent to pick something up and toss it into the ocean. I watch with fascination as he carefully scanned the beach before him.

It was then that I realized he was looking for starfish. Every time he saw one lying helpless in the sand, unable to get back to the ocean on his own, he would lovingly pick it up and toss it gently back into the sea.

Curious as to why he was doing this, I approached him. He told me, "The starfish are left behind after the tide goes out. If they don't get back into the ocean they will dry up and die beneath the hot summer sun."

"But there are endless miles of beach and there must be millions of starfish," I said. "Surely you don't think you can save them all. What difference can your efforts possibly make?" Slowly the old man bent over and picked up another starfish. As he tossed it into ocean he looked at me and said, "It makes a difference to that one."

We are called to be faithful in scanning those "beaches" and in making a difference to "that one" and "that one" and "that one" in the name of Christ. Always laugh when you can; it is cheap medicine. Merriment is a philosophy not well understood. It is the sunny side of existence.

Lord Byron

TODAY’S WORD

progeny noun [PROJ-ah-nee]

1. the immediate descendants of a person, animal, or plant: "I would like to create something my progeny will be proud of."

2. descendants or offspring considered collectively

3. the product or outcome of work and creative effort; a product

TODAY’S REFLECTION

Do not fret -- it only causes harm

Psalm 37:8b

Today's scripture gives wise advice. The Bible often cautions against the danger of fretting. When you begin to fret about something, you hurt yourself both mentally and physically. It is difficult to enjoy pleasant things, when the darkness of worry is clouding your mind.

It is possible for your blood pressure to rise when you are fretting. Your food doesn't digest properly and you can become ill.

When you realize that God only wants the best for you, your faith can keep you from fretting. Then your life is on the path to peace.

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TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

True love begins when nothing is looked for in return.

Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Q. What is the best place to put an outdoor thermometer?

A. For the most accurate reading, use a liquid-in-glass or a digital thermometer. Place it so that it is not in direct sunlight at any time. The shade of a tree and a north-facing porch are two good places. Place the thermometer four to six feet above the ground in an area where there is sufficient airflow. Finally, keep it protected from rain, snow, and ice.

90 DAYS UNTIL WINTER !

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

Psalm 37:4

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

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I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

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