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Bright Tidbits

** Have you smiled or laughed today? Come on, smile and laugh yourself to life!
** Making healthier food swaps may be easier than you think. All it takes is a made up mind.
** If the SON makes you free, you shall be free indeed. John 8:36

Tidbit 1 Humor Time 
**Teacher: Glenn, how do you spell ‘crocodile?’
Glenn: K-R-O-K-O-D-I-A-L
Teacher: No, that’s wrong.
Glenn: Maybe it is wrong, but you asked me how I spell it.
-Anonymous

**Teacher: “Which book has helped you the most in your life?” Student: “My father’s check book! -Anonymous

**A bus full of ugly people had a head on collision with a truck. When they died, God granted all of them one wish. The first person said, “I want to be gorgeous.” God snapped his fingers and it happened. The second person said the same thing and God did the same thing. This went on and on throughout the group. God noticed the last man in line was laughing hysterically. By the time God got to the last ten people, the last man was laughing and rolling on the ground. When the man’s turn came, he laughed and said, “I wish they were all ugly again.”

**A husband and wife were driving through Louisiana. As they approached Natchitoches, they started arguing about the pronunciation of the town. They argued back and forth, then they stopped for lunch. At the counter, the husband asked the blonde waitress, “Before we order, could you please settle an argument for us? Would you please pronounce where we are very slowly?” She leaned over the counter and said, “Burrr-gerrr Kiiing.” -Bill mills

Tidbit 2  Easy, Healthy Food Swaps
I hope you are still trying to DoBetter with your food choices. Making swaps does not have to be difficult or time consuming. Many times it just takes a made up mind. A mind that says, “I will try most things at least once, cause if I don’t try – how will I know that I can do this?”  The goal is to find a healthier ingredient that tastes or performs the same as the original ingredient – or as close to it as possible. These food swaps may contribute to your overall well-being. They may lower your risk of or help you manage diet-related diseases like obesity, stroke, heart disease and diabetes.

I discovered that I can eat a boiled egg without adding any salt. Yay! I wanted a hot dog. I don’t eat them often. I wanted the works: chili, coleslaw, & onions. I took a lot of the bread out of the bun. Yay! You may be thinking, “What’s the big deal?” The big deal for me was I made an effort. Every change, even if it’s a small one could contribute to your health. I love fried fish. I discovered that I can cook it in my air fryer or in a conventional oven and it tastes just as good as fried fish. I use the same coating that I would fry it with. I spray it with cooking spray. I am always happy with the results. Yay!

The following are some recommendations from health experts on how to make healthier food swaps.

  • Replace refined grains with whole grains. The first ingredient should be a whole grain or look for the “whole grain’ stamp on the package.
  • Swap white rice for brown rice, bulgur wheat, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.
  • Replace mayonnaise with mashed avocado or hummus when making a sandwich.
  • Replace enriched pasta with whole wheat, spaghetti squash, zucchini noodles, or bean based pasta.
  • Replace iceberg lettuce with darker greens.
  • Swap fried snacks with baked snacks.
  • Swap fruit juice for whole fruits.
  • When baking, replace all or part of oil with natural, unsweetened applesauce. Use an equal amount of the applesauce.

    Don’t stop here. If you will be bold enough to experiment, you should be able to find plenty of other healthy food swaps to make.

HAPPY EXPERIMENTING!

Tidbit 3   John 8:31-36, NKJV
Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

33 They answered Him, “We are Abraham’s descendants, and have never been in bondage to anyone. How can You say, ‘You will be made free’?”34 Jesus answered them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. 35 And a slave does not abide in the house forever, but a son abides forever. 36 Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.

Some of Jesus’ listeners were offended when He told them that they were in bondage to sin. They insisted that they had always been free, because of their ancestry. They had never been slaves to any man. Jesus spoke of another kind of bondage. He made it very clear that without Him, they lived like slaves, like oppressed people. Only the Son of God could set them truly free and give them a place in God’s family.

Freedom is not free. It comes with a price, sometimes a great price. Men and women died in service so that we could continue to enjoy our freedom. Jesus paid the ultimate price when He gave His life for our freedom. Those of us who have accepted Him are free, but there are things we must do to remain free. We must continue in the living Word (Jesus). We must continue in the written Word (Scripture). Jesus tells us that if we continually obey and live according to His teachings, we will know the truth and the truth will set us free. Praise Jesus! We never have to be slaves to sin again!

Full freedom is doing what will make you happy in 1,000 years, leaving you with no regrets in eternity. -John Piper

The information that I have shared with you is intended for informational purposes only.

Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior?  If you wait, it could be too late. For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting live (John 3:16).

If you have already accepted Him, He wants you to get to know Him even better.

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Sources
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https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/food-facts/healthier-food-swaps/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/171277592070444304/
https://www.scripps.org/news_items/5012-6-simple-food-swaps-for-better-health
https://www.webmd.com/diet/healthy-food-swaps
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/642255596880048467/

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October Tidbits

**“When things are difficult, smile by faith. Don’t wait until you feel better.”– Joel Osteen
**When you eat at least 3 hours before going to bed, your body says, “Thank you! I have a lot of work to do tonight.”
** God’s house is a house of prayer for ALL people.

*** Tidbit 1  Humor Time

Sunday Fish Tale

A boy came late to Sunday School. Knowing he was usually very prompt, his teacher asked, “Johnny, is there anything wrong?”

“No, ma’am, not really,” he said. “I was going to go fishing, but my dad told me that I needed to get on up and go to church.” The teacher was very impressed and asked Johnny if his father had explained why it was more important to go to church than go fishing.

“Yes ma’am, he did,” Johnny said, “My daddy said he didn’t have enough bait for both of us.”

Q: Why did the man give up being a taxi driver?

A: There was too much talking behind his back.

A preacher was giving a sermon to a full church when all of a sudden the devil appeared. He was menacing and threatening and the entire congregation started to flee the church except for one old man. When the church was empty the devil went up to the man and asked “aren’t you afraid of me, I’m evil incarnate, the most horrific being in the universe and will most likely torture you!” The man replied “You don’t scare me, I’ve been married to your sister for 35 years.”

*** Tidbit 2 Eating Before Bed

Do you eat before going to bed? How soon before going to bed, do you eat? Are you eating the right things before going to bed? How much are you eating before bed? Health professionals tell us that we should avoid eating before bed, but that isn’t always easy. There are times when, for whatever reason, we find ourselves eating the wrong thing, eating too much, and eating it too soon before bed.

Health professionals suggest eating 3 hours before going to bed. This gives the body time to digest the last food you ate so that it won’t disrupt your sleep. Circadian rhythms are 24 hour cycles connected to your body’s internal clock that tell your body when it’s time to eat, sleep and wake.  Your body works hard when you sleep and you interfere with that work when you eat too close to bedtime.

Another reason that eating late is not good for you is, that’s when you might make less healthy foods choices.  Nighttime is when some people relax with all the unhealthy stuff – chips, cookies, ice cream, etc. Snacking late into the night increases the chance of weight gain, obesity, and cardio metabolic diseases. You can also experience heartburn and indigestion.

If you just have to have a late-night snack, here are some options that provide your body with protein and healthy fat.

  1. Hummus with raw vegetables.
  2. An apple or banana with a tablespoon or two of nut butter.
  3. A half cup of low sugar, high-fiber cereal with milk.
  4. A half cup of berries with a few almonds.
  5. Nut butter on a slice of whole-grain bread.

The list can go on and on. Do you have a favorite healthy late night snack? If so, please share it with us in the comment section.

*** Tidbit 3    A House of Prayer for All People

Isaiah 56:4-8, NRSV
For this is what the Lord says:

“To the eunuchs who keep my Sabbaths, who choose what pleases me and hold fast to my covenant—
5 to them I will give within my temple and its walls a memorial and a name better than sons and daughters; I will give them an everlasting name that will endure forever.
6 And foreigners who bind themselves to the Lord to minister to him, to love the name of the Lord, and to be his servants, all who keep the Sabbath without desecrating it and who hold fast to my covenant—
7 these I will bring to my holy mountain and give them joy in my house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house will be called a house of prayer for all nations.”
8 The Sovereign Lord declares— he who gathers the exiles of Israel: “I will gather still others to them besides those already gathered.”

A black minister shared a personal story that happened years ago: A white friend of mine invited me to his church. I went and enjoyed the service. Later my friend came to me. He was upset. He told me what members of his church said to him, “Look, we have to share our schools with them. We have to share our grocery stores with them. We have to share our hospitals with them. The church is the only thing we have left and we are not going to share it with them.” I could see the pain in his face as he spoke those words. I told him that I understood. He didn’t have to worry, I would not visit again.

Eunuchs, the Gentiles, foreigners, were considered second class citizens. They were outcasts. They were not welcome in the congregation. God sent the prophet Isaiah to provide encouragement to them. They were not damaged goods. They belonged just as the Jews belonged. The eunuch would be rich with family, even though his reproductive organs had been removed. All would be welcome to worship.

Here we see the mercy, grace, justice, and favor of God. All who accepted His invitation to live a righteous life, keep the covenant, and maintain a repentant, humble and contrite heart would experience His blessings and enjoy access to His presence.

Today, no one who desires to serve the Lord and keep His covenant will be left out. No one is excluded because of race, economic or social standing. God is still calling for more people to come to Him. He hates sin but loves the sinner. They may vote differently, look funny, think differently, etc. It’s our jobs as born again believers to do our part, to bring as many people as we can, into the Lord’s house, the house of prayer for all people.

Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior?  If you wait, it could be too late. For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting live (John 3:16).

If you have already accepted Him, He wants you to get to know Him even better.

Bye for now. Thanks for visiting. Don’t forget to click the Follow button

The information that I have shared with you is intended for informational purposes only.

Sources
Church Jokes: Clean and Hilarious Jokes for Pastors – Ministry Voice
https://funnyeditor.com/joke/why-did-the-man-give-up-being-a-taxi-driver
https://unijokes.com/joke-9209/
http://clipart-library.com/clipart/6TyXjqM7c.htm

September Tidbits

**Laugh yourself to life.
** Every day I’m thankful to be a child of God.
** Got hummus? Research shows that hummus has numerous health benefits. Plus, it tastes good.

*** Tidbit 1  Humor Time

A good laugh is sunshine in the house.
— William Thackeray

Christian One Liners
*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.
*The good Lord didn’t create anything without a purpose, but mosquitoes come close.

Little Angel!
Little Johnny’s new baby brother was screaming up a storm.
Johnny asked his mom, “Where’d he come from?”
“He came from heaven, Johnny.”
Johnny responded: “Wow! I can see why they threw him out!”

Rest In Peace
One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. The plaque was covered with names, and small American flags were mounted on either side of it. The seven year-old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked up, stood beside him and said quietly, “Good morning, Alex.”

Good morning, Pastor,” replied the young man, still focused on the plaque. “Pastor McGhee, what is this?” Alex asked.

“Well, son, it’s a memorial to all the men and women who have died in the service.”

Soberly, they stood together, staring at the large plaque. Little Alex’s voice was barely audible when he finally managed to ask, “Which one, the 9:00 or 10:30 service?”

*** Tidbit 2   Your Choice: Child or Slave   

John 8:34-38, NRSV
 Jesus answered them, “Very truly, I tell you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin. 35 The slave does not have a permanent place in the household; the son has a place there forever. 36 So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed. 37 I know that you are descendants of Abraham, yet you look for an opportunity to kill me because there is no place in you for my word. 38 I declare what I have seen in the Father’s presence; as for you, you should do what you have heard from the Father.”

The Jews firmly believed they couldn’t be enslaved to sin because they had the Law. They believed that only the Gentiles were enslaved to sin. After all, the Jews were the children of Abraham and did not need to be freed.  Jesus explained that yes, they were Abraham’s physical seed, but he was not their spiritual father. Jesus let them know that everyone who habitually practiced sin was a slave to sin.

There were times I enjoyed being a slave. I thank God for a mother and father who made sure that I learned about God. Someone said, “I had a drug problem growing up. My mother drug me to church. She drug me to Sunday School, Sunday Morning Service, Wednesday night Bible Study, Choir rehearsal, revivals, etc.” I thank God for that drug problem. Because of that drug problem I couldn’t enjoy being a slave for long. The Word had been planted in me. 

God saw my heart. He knew that deep down inside, I didn’t want to be a slave to sin. He offered me freedom through His Son, Jesus. I accepted His invitation. He adopted me as His child. Now I am a member of His family, forever. I still sin, but I don’t habitually practice sin. When I sin, I repent. I don’t allow myself to be eaten up by guilt because I have been forgiven.

The living Word (Jesus) and the written Word (Scripture) keep me in check. I heard someone say, “Check yourself before you wreck yourself.” Every day I check myself. Every day I’m thankful to be a child of God.

*** Tidbit 3 Got Hummus?

Hummus is a popular Middle Eastern dip and spread. It is a plant-based protein, packed with vitamins and minerals. It is usually made by blending chickpeas (garbanzo beans), tahini (ground sesame seeds), olive oil, lemon juice and garlic in a food processor.

It can also be purchased in the store. Just make sure you read the label carefully. Buy it with as few ingredients as possible. Look for mostly whole food ingredients with names you recognize on the label. Research has shown that hummus may help:

  • Fight inflammation
  • Improve blood sugar control
  • Aid in weight loss
  • Lower heart disease risk
  • Improve digestive health
  • Prevent cancer
  • Keep you regular

Different ways to add hummus into your diet include:

  • Use it in a sandwich, substitute for mayonnaise.
  • Make hummus toast.
  • Use it as a salad dressing alone or (Use less salad dressing and add hummus).
  • Use it as a marinade. (Let your fish or chicken marinate for an hour then bake as you normally would.)
  • Experiment with different vegetables.(cauliflower, cucumbers, celery, sliced peppers, broccoli florets, snap peas, etc.)

Here’s a simple recipe for hummus. It can be made in less than 10 minutes and only requires a food processor.
Ingredients
2 cups of canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
1/3 cup of tahini
1/4 cup of lemon juice
1 tablespoon of olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
A pinch of salt

Directions
Place the ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth. You can also experiment by adding your favorite flavors including, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, etc. Happy eating!

The information that I have shared with you is intended for informational purposes only.

Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior?  If you wait, it could be too late. For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting live (John 3:16).

If you have already accepted Him, He wants you to get to know Him even better.

Bye for now. Thanks for visiting. Don’t forget to click the Follow button

Sources
Bible Humor: Good Clean One Line Humor (clean-jokes-and-humor.com)
https://www.pastoralcareinc.com/resources/sermon-helps/jokes-for-sermons/
https://unsplash.com/photos/p2OQW69vXP4
https://unsplash.com/photos/yr-sW_x9aHk
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/is-hummus-healthy#TOC_TITLE_HDR_10