I Choose To Believe Lyrics

Hey Friends,

Thanks for visiting today. We are looking at song number three on our Next Step Project. 

I Choose To Believe was first recorded by Phillips Craig and Dean. We sang it back then. Then it got filed away. 

Last year while we were looking for songs. I went to a P,C and D concert. When I got home, we were discussing their songs. Mom said what was that song we sang? We looked it up. Soon it was added to our project song list. 

I love the message in this song. We have lived this message in the past, amd continue to do so today! 

"Even when my world is shaken

Even when my heart is breaking

And even when it seems 

He's taken so long 

I choose to believe

And never give up hope

God is good

And He’s in control

I'll keep the faith

Trust in His way

Even when His face is hard to see

I choose to believe"

 

I hope this song encourages many to make the choice to believe. Even when life is hopeless we can and should believe in God. Below are the full lyrics. 

 I Choose To Believe

WRITERS: TONY WOOD / DON POYTHRESS / DAN DEAN

DUDEDABLE MUSIC/EIGHT OAKS MUSIC/ INTEGRITY WORSHIP MUSIC/SONY
ATV CROSS KEYS PUBLISHING/ ASCAP

Verse 1

It didn't take long 

For my whole world to change

One phone call 

Now life will never be the same

It's like I'm watching 

My whole world go dark

Nothing makes much sense

But still with all my heart

Chorus 

I choose to believe

And never give up hope

God is good

He's in control

I'll keep the faith

Trust in His way

Even when His face is hard to see

I choose to believe

Verse 2

It's easy to believe 

When everything goes our way

But we are all gonna go threw fire 

That test our faith

Life hurts so much

 We can barely breathe

We're begging to know why

But it's such a mystery

Chorus 

I choose to believe

And never give up hope

God is good

He's in control

I'll keep the faith

Trust in His way

Even when His face is hard to see

I choose to believe

Bridge

Even when my world is shaken

Even when my heart is breaking

And even when it seems 

He's taken so long

Chorus 

I choose to believe

And never give up hope

God is good

And He’s in control

I'll keep the faith

Trust in His way

Even when His face is hard to see

I choose to believe

Tag Chorus 

Oh God is good

He’s in control 

I’ll keep the faith 

Trust in His way

Even when His face is hard to see

I choose to believe

The Next Step is our latest music project. It is available for download on all streaming platforms. You can contact us to order CDs or USB drives. Click HERE to view the official album artwork.

Website Housekeeping

 Hey Friends,

We are in the midst of some online housekeeping. Our online music store is currently on pause. Mom is trying to get some things figured out. 

Our new music, The Next Step, is still available for download on all digital platforms. Just search for Kelly Jo and Odie. 

You can still purchase physical copies of the CD or USB drive.  If you want to order while the store is paused, you can reach us by email. The correct email address is kellyjoandodie@gmail.com.

Thank you for understanding!

Odie

Goodbye 2025

 Hey Friends,

We are saying goodbye to another year today. I am glad to be turning the page on 2025. 

When this year began, I was scared. This was the first full year Dad would not be physically with us. I did not know what life would look like for us without him. 

Currently, we are still trying to find our groove and figure out life. Mom and I can truly say God has carried us through 2025. 

He has helped us through some extremely tough days and new territory. We are incredibly grateful for God's faithfulness. 

We are so thankful for every ministry opportunity that we had in 2025. Thank you to every Pastor and congregation that invited us to minister in your services. Your confidence in us and your friendship to our family encouraged us immensely!

This year also had many high points. We sold the BoggsMobile. We traveled a lot by air and land. We were blessed to see many new and longtime friends this year. 

In June, we recorded a new music project. In September, The Next Step was released. It is available for download on all digital platforms, and you can purchase it from our online music store HERE

2025 turned out to be a great year Kelly Jo and Odie and Boggs Family Ministries. Thank you for your friendship and support! We love you all!

Please keep us in your prayers as we embark on 2026. 

Odie

A Blog Blunder And Big News

 Hey Friends,

Blog Blunder

Yesterday’s post went up late. I accidentally scheduled Wednesday’s post for today. I apologize if you missed it. HERE is the link to that post. 

Thank you for your prayers and concern. My surgery is scheduled for November 18. I do not like the fact that I need surgery, but I am ready to feel better. This week has been rough, and it reminds me of why I am ready to have surgery!

Big News

Our new online store is now open for business. The CDs and the USB drives are now available for order! 

Mom worked for hours yesterday and I am so proud of her! We had to work together to understand things, and some things we are still not sure about! It is something that we have needed for a long time.

We are thrilled to now have an online store. This store is solely for the use of selling our music. The other donation buttons that you will find on the website are for Boggs Family Ministries, or to help us support Missions in Nigeria.

You can find our music store by clicking on the tabs above, if you're using the desktop version. On the mobile version of the website, click on the little arrow in the top right hand corner. That should bring down all the tabs of different pages available on the website. Music Store is at the top.

I will close this post with some of the information from our Music Store tab.

Odie

 

YOU CAN NOW SHOP OUR ONLINE MUSIC STORE

HERE

By clicking the link you will be redirected to our online Shopify store called

Kelly Jo and Odie Music

 USB-A drives are also now available for "The Next Step".

Click HERE to read more about the CD hardcopies. 

We know some of you do not order products online. You are still welcome to contact us to place your order.

The CDs and USB drives are both $18 each. 

Add $4.90 for shipping per order. 

Please reach out to us if you would like to place a bigger order for your church or family/friends.

CHECKS or MONEY ORDERS can be sent to our mailing address. Make checks and money orders payable to 

Kelly Boggs.

Mailing Address:

Kelly Jo and Odie Boggs

PO Box 28

Waynesville, OH 45068

Contact Information:

(316) 992-4658

Email: kellyjoandodie@gmail.com

Next Step Physical Product Orders

 Hey Friends,

The Next Step is our new music project by Kelly Jo and Odie. This project was recorded and produced by award-winning producer Ben Isaacs. 

The Next Step has been available on digital platforms since mid-September.

Click HERE to read more about the digital project.

Thank you to everyone who has listened to the project. We especially appreciate your downloads! The feedback to the new music has been great. Mom and I are thrilled that God is using our new music to bless others!

I recently wrote that we had the hard copies of the CDs.

 

Click HERE to see that post. 

Now, the USB drives are also available for the Next Step. 

We were waiting to have the physical product in our hands before taking orders.  The Blog is not equipped to take orders yet. Mom and I decided to enjoy our week away, and not focus on work. The rest was much needed and enjoyed!

If you would like to order your own copy of the new project please get in touch with us. The easiest way to get in touch with us would probably be by text or email. If you have mine or Mom's personal numbers, you can reach out to us there.

Our ministry phone number is 

(316)992-4658. Email us at this address, davykellyandodie@gmail.com. 

Here is our mailing address.

Kelly Jo and Odie 

PO Box 28

Waynesville, OH 45068

The CDs and USB drives are both $15 a piece. Add $5 for shipping per order. Please reach out to us if you would like to place a bigger order for your church or family/friends.  Contact us for information about paying via PayPal. It's separate from the ministry PayPal.  Checks can be sent to our mailing address. Please make all checks payable for the music orders to Kelly Boggs.

Thanks for reading. Feel free to share this post with anyone that you think might be interested!

Odie

The Next Steps Is Here

 Hey Friends,

Thank you for stopping by to visit. We enjoy having you here. 

Next Step CDs And USB Drives Coming Soon

 

Hey Friends,

Our new project, "The Next Step", by Kelly Jo and Odie, has been available on digital platforms since Friday, September 19. You can access it by clicking here to see a previous blog post. I also included the album artwork here in this post.

Many people have let us know that they are enjoying our new music, which makes us incredibly happy. God is answering our prayers and using the songs to encourage others who are going through difficult times.

This week, Mom received a notification that the CDs and USB drives will soon be delivered to our house. Hopefully, by sometime next week, they will be available for order here on our website. We are still trying to figure out how to get them added to our online store.  

Stay tuned, and I will let you know when they are available for order! We most likely will not be able to start shipping the orders until the end of October.

Thank you for reading. 

Odie

Pray For Pastor Doug Stevens

 Hey Friends,

Thank you so much for stopping by for a visit today! It is always good to have you in my corner.

I just wanted to take a moment and say thank you to everyone who let us know that you are enjoying our new project. Your comments and reviews me so much! Click here for information about our project, The Next Step. 

Pray For Pastor Doug Stevens  

I have a special prayer request for you today. Our dear friend, Pastor Doug Stevens, needs your prayers. Bro. Doug, pastors the High Point Pentecostal Church in West Paducah, Kentucky. 

He is facing open-heart surgery. Last I heard it was scheduled for tomorrow. He also has some other ailments that need correcting. We would love for God to touch our friend!

Bro. Doug and Sis. Vickie have been precious friends to us! We love them so much! Our hearts have been very burdened for them since we received the news of his sickness. 

He is one of my encouragers! I feel so honored that he takes time to send me encouraging text and I know he truly does pray for me and my Mom. 

He text me the other day to encourage me about our music. It was so thoughtful of him! You see, he is in the hospital, facing surgery, and he took time to text me about the music! His message made me tear up. It was so special!

I was humbled and honored! I told Mom, I am supposed to be the one encouraging him right now. Bro. Doug flipped it. 😀

It was just a reminder to me to always try to encourage someone! Even on a terrible day, I can send a text or give a smile.

Please join me and praying for Bro. Doug, that the surgery and recovery would go well! Also, pray for Sis. Vickie and all of their family! I am sure they need peace and strengthduring this difficult time!

I know I mentioned prayer request on here lots. Most of the people you may never meet. God knows who they are and what their needs. 

We serve a prayer answering God! I have been a recipient time after time of the prayers from God's people! Every prayer really does matter! In closing, I wanted to say, thank you Lord in advance for helping our friends!

See you all next time!

Odie

Word For The Weary 9/29/25

 Hey Friends,

Here is a Word For The Weary  on this beautiful fall Monday. Our Pastor preached from this text, Isaiah 43:1, yesterday morning. 

I have read this scripture many times, but it resonated with me yesterday. This is a personal verse for everyone of us reading. There are not any exclusions that apply. Remember you are valuable!

The Lord formed and created me and you. He tells us to not fear. He is our Savior, Redemer and friend. God also knows all of us by our names.

Life is heavy for so many right now.  My heart hurts for my friends. It seams like I hear several more urgent requests everyday. They are dear people truly needing help from God. He is the only one that can move in most of these needs! 

But on the flip side He is able to work in every situation! We do not understand God’s purpose, plan or timing. He is God of the universe and we are just humans. Yet He is still concerned about our lives! 

What a awesome God we serve. He is always with us! I thought of this old song yesterday. I am so glad that we do not have to bear the burdens of life alone!

Before I go today, don't forget you can listen to our new project, digitally. Here is more information. 

The CD's and USB drives are in the duplication phase. They will soon be available for order. 

Thanks for stopping by to visit. We love our precious readers. You are in our prayers. Please join us in praying for the family of God!

Odie

Interesting Animals Came to School

 Hey Friends,

Thanks for stopping by to visit. don't forget our new project, The Next Step, is available for digital download! Click here to find out more information.

This is a fun post. While we were in Richton, Mississippi they had a fun day at the church’s Christian school. 

They had a lady come and bring some interesting animals. The animals were rescued or were former pets that we given to Freedom Ranch Wildlife Center in Purvis, Mississippi. 

Bro. Scott invited us to come to school to see the animals too. Animals fascinate me at a distance!

Last minute Mom had to work on something, but I went to see the animals. My Papaw Danny and Uncle Steve were also there. 

The kids got to see interesting animals and learn fun facts about the animals. It was so fun! 

Here are pictures from the fun day. Thanks to Sis. Wanda for some of the pictures. 

Uncle Steve even held the snake. I passed on touching the snake. I did pet the lion rabbit. He was cool!

Here is some backstory on this pic. Bro. Scott was helping the lady get set up. He came into the building with his hands full, and my Papaw Danny offered to help him. He took this bin, without realizing what was inside! Papaw got a good startle when he looked down and saw a python! 😂

A Talking Crow. 

Thanks for reading! See you all tomorrow.

Odie