Tracking Day Done

 Hey Friends,

Thanks for your prayers! We were in the studio most of yesterday. Tracking day was a success, and we are thrilled with everything! We did music for all ten songs. 

Ben Isaacs was at the helm as producer.

Marcus Hyatt was at the controls. 

Yesterday, the band consisted of 

Kelly Jo- piano 

Brandon Taulbee- bass 

and Greg Ritchie- drums and percussion.

More instruments will be added later.

I was singing both mine and Mom’s lead parts so the band knew where to play and match the vocals

It was a great day! We had a blast! We shared lots of laughter, smiles and  shed some tears.  We also made  lots of memories! 

Our team was fantastic! We had a blast! The guys were all so encouraging and helpful!

Thanks also to Aunt Lily Isaacs and Becky, Isaac Bowman, who stopped by the studio to hang out with us! They cheered us on! We appreciate you taking time from your busy schedules to visitwith us! You made our day! We Love you lots!

Tomorrow we will be in the studio doing vocals all day! We appreciate more prayers!

I will write about our time in the studio, when I have time to process it all! Right now my brain in toast!

Thanks for reading!

Odie

Sunday Sanity 6/8/25

 Hey Friends,

Thanks for stopping by to visit us today. Here is a nugget of sanity for your Sunday. 

This was from a couple of months ago. 

In April, Bro. Lynn and Sis. Arlene Head preached revival at our church, DRPC. This was the title of Bro. Head’s message one night. His question struck a chord with me, and I have thought about it many times since that night.

Bro. Lynn and Sis. Arlene Head

“Are you going to worship, or are you going to worry?”

Bro. Lynn Head- Georgia 

Worry gets us nowhere in life! I once heard that worry is like a rocking chair. 

I love rocking in my glider on the porch. Rocking will not take me anywhere. I am still on the porch, even if I rock for hours.

Guess what? My worry will still surround me!

Worship of God will take me into His presence! That is the exact place that I desire to be! The presence of the King of Kings makes everything better! 

See y'all tomorrow! I hope you have a wonderful Sunday!

Odie

Remember God Will Always Be Enough

 Hey Friends,

Happy Saturday! Can you believe we are already one week into the month of June? I can not wrap my mind around the fact that we are halfway through this year already.

I hope and pray you are doing well! By God's grace, we are well. God is good!

We are choosing to walk daily in His goodness and trust Him. God is trustworthy!

Today I am reminded of this truth: He is with us in the good times and in the bad! My God Will Always Be Enough!

Our questions may not be answered.   None of us knows what tomorrow holds! Hallelujah, we know who holds tomorrow! Better yet, He has all of us in the palm of his hand!

Early this year, I was sitting on a cruise ship in the middle of the ocean listening to my buddies KPNR sing. Karen Peck Gooch, began singing this old song, My God Will Always Be Enough.

I think it was released in 2000 my research shows that it was part of the Taste Of Grace album. In fact, I had even forgotten about the song. The message is fantastic!

The special night that I witnessed, Karen sang the fire out of the song! It an incredible moment! Let me just tell you, I was glad I was not within sight of her at this right then. 

I was a puddle of tears, but rejoicing as well! Thank God for the reminder of, My God Will Always Be Enough!

I was in no shape to capture the song video, and I cannot find the exact moment online. I did find her singing it in January 2023. 

I have a feeling that someone reading this needs to be reminded of this fact today. Please give this song and listen. let the message of the lyrics soak into your soul. Please be encouraged! Friend, My God Will Always Be Enough!

Join me in praising God for His ever present help and strength! We can face what lies ahead! God will always be enough for each and everyone of us!

Thank you for reading! See you again next time.

Odie

The Riddells May 2025

Hey Friends,

Thanks for stopping by to visit with me. Yesterday, I told you about the first part of our Saturday. That was the graduation celebration that you can read about here. 

Then, we left Hillsboro and pointed our vehicle toward the Dayton area. Strictly Gospel was hosting a concert Saturday night, and I wanted to see some friends. 

Last week, I received an email reminder about Strictly Gospel’s upcoming concerts. The Riddells were going to be at Moraine City First Church of God.

I was confused about the start time. As I rolled in the door, I heard talking from the stage. We quickly got our tickets, and then I heard the promoter, Tim Fitzharris, introducing the Riddells!

Yikes, that was a close one! We slipped in. It was great to enjoy the night with more family, Rhonda and Landell Smith! I enjoyed the singing and the fellowship!

We love our long time friends and cousins, Sonja, Justin and Kayla! We had not crossed paths with them in a long time. It was so good to see them again!

We had lots of hugs, reminiscing and laughter! The concert was a great way to end our day! 

Below are my pictures from the evening. I hope you enjoy just a glimpse.

Thanks to Tim Fitzharris and those behind Strictly Gospel for having the Riddells! They bring southern gospel concerts to our area. I have attended a few of the concerts now. I have always enjoyed them!

I am really looking forward to their Christmas concert this year. I reserved this date on my calendar in December of last year! It is an Isaacs Christmas concert! For more information on the concert, you can get info here.

Thanks for reading! I will be back tomorrow. I hope you will join me as well!

Odie

Sunday Sanity 6-1-25

 Hey Friends,

Happy Sunday! Here is a brief word of wisdom that stuck out to me recently. 

Bro. Jared Burris made this statement in a sermon at church. It spoke to me. I thought it would be a good nugget for Sunday Sanity. 

“Prayer and life go together. 

Where there is prayer there is life. 

When there is no prayer there is no life.”

Bro. Jared Burris

- Springboro, Ohio

Thank for reading. I hope and pray you have a blessed Sunday!

Odie

The Blue And White Gospel Tent Lives On

 Hey Friends,

Thanks for stopping by to see us today. Yesterday was a monumental day for us. I am here to tell you about it. 

Our evening included a visit to Alcapulco with family! The food and fellowship were both excellent!

Tent revivals have been a large part of our ministry for years. It was Dad's passion to reach for those that would not come inside the four walls of the church. I love experiencing God anointing Dad in a special way during tent revivals. Some of our best services were under the tent!

Dad purchased the Blue and White Gospel Tent in 2012. We traveled thousands of miles, visited dozens of cities, and had hundreds of services under the Blue and White Gospel Tent. The memories are endless. 

Dad was dedicated to the tent revivals. He spent every ounce of physical and mental strength he could muster. He gave his blood, sweat and tears every time. 

There is one pastor and church that we worked with every year in tent revival. Pastor Scott Morris and Richton First Assembly we're having yearly tent revival's before we met them. They were very instrumental in our tent revival ministry!

My Dad always said if something happened to him, he wanted the tent to go to Pastor Scott Morris and Richton First Assembly. We have been trying to get it transferred over to them. 

Bro. Scott and Sis. Kim Morris were close enough to come get the tent yesterday. They rented a UHaul to hall everything back to Mississippi. 

Thanks to several family members who came to help us get it loaded. It took lots of heavy lifting. Mom and I are thankful for the help!

Here are pictures I captured last night. Also, Uncle Tommy snapped a few of these. 

Mom and I are thrilled to see the Blue and White Gospel Tent Live on! Bro. Scott Morris is planning a special memorial tent revival to honor Dad. 

We plan on attending the revival this fall. You all are invited too. It should be in mid September. I will announce the details, once the plans are worked out. 

See you later!

Odie