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!
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!
Happy Lord’s Day! I hope you experience God's presence in a special way today.
I read today's sanity as a thought of the day a while back on another blog. I do not know the original author of this quote. I thought it was a good nugget for today.
“The difference between try and triumph is just a little umph.”
-Author Unknown
We must keep trying every day. We survived yesterday, and I have faith we will see tomorrow. We have God on our side!
Welcome to BoggsBlogs. We are thankful for our faithful readers and love picking up new readers along the way! Thank you for the sweet comments and messages about yesterday’s post.
If you missed it, click HERE. I paid tribute to my little sister, Ali. Yesterday was her 38th birthday in Heaven.
God only allowed us to have her for a handful of hours physically. In the early morning hours of May 24th, 1987, He took her home. 😪 Ali’s earthly life did not even last a full 24 hours but spanned parts of two days. She left a giant imprint on our hearts.
Dad had an extraordinary moment last summer. He did not know how to describe it fully. I think it was a vision of my sister and a gift from God!
He never wrote about that I can find. I think he only mentioned it a couple of times in his preaching last fall. I do not know if I can explain it accurately, but I will try my best! This moment took place on a Sunday afternoon. He said it was not a dream because he was awake.
Suddenly, He saw my sister, Ali. He was so happy to see her. She was beautiful and grown up. If I remember correctly, she came to him and introduced herself.
He said you could tell we were sisters. Our hair color and skin tone were much the same. Ali favored the Boggs side of the family more than I do. Her facial features and bone structure were like some of our cousins.
In the vision, there were many people around him. He knew I was close by, so he told Ali, "Let me get Odie and introduce you to your sister."
That never happened. Ali hugged him and said, "I love you, Daddy!" Then she was gone, and the brief moment ended.
He was awe struck to see her. He had never experienced that in the 37 years since she had been gone! Just a few months later, Dad saw her in Heaven!
I am so glad he shared that moment with us! Now it is an even more special memory for us! Mom and I did not experience it with him, but we cherish it! I have replayed it countless times in my mind's eye!
I have said it before, but knowing they are together comforts me. We will see them again!
Thanks for letting me write my feelings this week. I guess I have needed to proccess things a little more. The blog is one of my outlets.
Thanks for joining me today. This is a special date on the Boggs family calendar.
On May 23 1987, Ali Elizabeth Boggs joined our family. Her extremely early arrival was not a surprise. It was something my parents and doctors tried to avoid for several weeks.
That day, Ali said, "Ready or not, here I come." Her little body was not ready to survive the big world. She weighed just over 1lb.
God allowed her to stay with us for a few hours. Then He called her home, on May 24th.
Her swift arrival and departure changed our lives forever! She left her mark and will never be forgotten. I became a big sister 38 years ago.
I was 18 months old back then, but I love Ali! I wish we could have shared life and memories together. Honestly, I was so young that I do not remember all of it happening. I still feel a deep bond with my sister.
We have never understood God's plan, but we have trusted Him. God sees the bigger picture! I must always remember that His ways are higher than ours!
Birthdays do not matter in Heaven, most likely. However, I can not help but think about this being Ali's first birthday to spend with Dad!
I am thinking of them both together in Heaven. I look forward to our reunion day!
I sure hope that Dad was able to give her a hug for me and remembered to tell her that I love her!
Today, I miss my little sister! I know I would call her Ali Beth. It just rolls off my tongue. It is only right to say Happy Birthday, Ali Beth!
Thanks for joining me again today. I did some reflecting here in yesterday's post. I appreciate the kind comments and response.
Now, I am going to share something I have been pondering recently. Dad is never far from my mind, so he is the subject of my ponderings most of the time.
Our long time family friend, Danny Jansen from Tennessee, text to check on us. He also said he was wondering what Dad was doing in Heaven?
We love Danny and Kathy Jansen! They are special to us! Mom and I really appreciated him taking time to check on us!
His text sparked a conversation between Mom and me. What was going on in Heaven? I have ideas of what may be happening, but I cannot say for certain. Dad is worshipping Jesus! I think He has reunited with family and friends and meeting heroes of the faith!
There are several things I thought of that he is NOT doing right now. There is no more struggle with diets, blood sugar, breathing, swallowing, numbness, crippling fatigue, pain worry, fear, and so much more!
Where do I stop? Here are a few more things that come to mind. No more schedules to worry about. No more grief. He is free of bus induced psychosis!
Oh, hallelujah, my heart rejoices for Dad. He fought his earthly fight and finished his race! He is free! As Christians we have something to look forward to!
Thanks for reading my ponderings for today! See y'all tomorrow.
I hope you have a wonderful Lord’s day! Mom and I are deeply saddened by the storm damage from Friday night. Many places were hit, and it is terrible!
The reports coming from the London, Kentucky, area are horrific! We have so many family members and friends in this area, and it is heartbreakingly scary!
Please pray for everyone who has suffered injury and or loss! Countless people are left trying to figure out what to do now. I know they need prayer and strength to survive.
Here is some sanity for you: I'm including this little nugget from a message by Bro. Roger Luke, a few months ago.
He was preaching on “I am still here.” We can survive the attack of the enemy!
“Pain is a testimony that Hell failed what it was trying to do to you.”
Thank you for reading today. I am here to praise God!
Yesterday afternoon, my Mamaw Martha was released from the hospital! She is home, resting and regaining her strength.
Our family collectively is so thankful for God’s help! His goodness is still amazing! We are grateful that Mamaw is doing much better!
I have had a great week physically. Monday, I wrote about the extra special touch the Lord blessed me with on Sunday evening!
I have felt God's sweet presence near me all week. I have basked in His help. My strength has been better than it has been in a while!
I thank God for every ounce of extra strength! I praise God for each little victory. I am closer to my miracle than I was yesterday!
Last week, I told you about Voices From the Valley on YouTube. Several, let me know that they enjoyed last week's episode. I just wanted to remind you one more time about this great devotional each week.
BHC released Pastor Brent Gabbard’s second episode yesterday. Check it out here. I know you will be blessed! Mom and I enjoyed it immensely.
He is in the book of Philippians right now. Its a powerful book! Bro. Brent is bringing us the word so eloquently!
Thank you for praying for my sweet Mamaw, and thank the Lord for helping her! We went to see her yesterday afternoon. At that point, she was still in Afib. Mamaw did not want to have her heart shocked this morning.
Not long after we left the hospital, we received an update. Then her heart rate was back to normal and staying there!
Praise the Lord! I am so thankful for some good news! We are continuing to pray for a complete recovery.
I want God to give her supernatural strength, which only comes from Him! Just being 80 years old does not disqualify her from a miracle! Nothing is impossible with God!
Monday Meditation
Our pastor, Bro. Bennie Sutherland preached a masterpiece last night. It was on faith and believing in miracles. I wish all of you had been there to hear it in person! There is no way that I can describe the wonderful message to you here today.
I will tell you this: The Lord met me powerfully last night! My heart is overflowing! I may not be walking yet, but I expect it to happen anytime!
I am beyond grateful that the Lord blessed me so mightily. The visitation of His spirit is a precious thing. He renewed my faith and encouraged my soul!
I have one little nugget to leave you with. I will be meditating on this for days! This was too good to wait for Sunday Sanity!
“If I believe Him, I have NOTHING to lose! But if I don't believe Him, I have EVERYTHING to lose!”
Pastor Bennie D. Sutherland
5/11/25 DRPC Moraine, Ohio
Today I choose anew to believe! Here my heart’s cry! “Lord I believe, help thou my unbelief!” Let today be the day! I am praising you God in advance! You deserve ALL the glory and the honor!
Thank you, friends, for reading! I will see you all tomorrow.
Thank you for stopping by to visit with us today. I hope you are having a wonderful Wednesday!
We know that many of you miss the weekly Word For Wednesday devotions Dad published for a few years. Mom and I miss them too! Thankfully, they are all archived on our YouTube channel!
Several people have told me they have gone back to watch past episodes of Dad's devotions. If you are new here, I encourage you to check them out. Click here to visit our YouTube channel.
I want to share a very special devotional series with you by our friend, Pastor Brent Gabbard! Voices From The Valley is now available on YouTube!
Pastor Brent Gabbard of Bible Holiness Church in Elkton, Virginia, has shared a Tuesday devotional with the BHC church family for many years. Along the way, he started sharing it with close friends as well.
Our family has loved his weekly devotionals! Dad stronly encouraged Bro Brent to let the BHC digital media team post the devotions on their YouTube channel. Dad wanted others to hear the encouraging and challenging devotional series from our dear friend!
A few days ago Bro. Brent let us know he had made the decision to make the devotions public on YouTube. His decision came from the suggestion of the great BHC digital media team, and also to honor our Dad’s wishes!
Mom and I were thrilled! We were so happy, and we knew Dad would have been ecstatic!
Bro. Brent thank you most of all for being an exceptional friend of my Daddy! Also, thank you for honoring him!
Two new videos were released yesterday on the BHC YouTube channel here. Episode zero is , here. It is an introduction to Voices From The Valley. There Bro. Bent tells about the history and vision of the weekly series.
He gave Dad a wonderful shout out! When Mom and I watched the introduction, we were crying tears of happiness!
Episode one was also released yesterday. That is this week's devotion. You can find it by clicking here.
I am only posting links to the episodes and BHC’s channel, because I want you to go directly there. A new episode will be posted every Tuesday. don't forget to subscribe to their channel.
I highly recommend Voices From The Valley! I believe it will bless and help you, as it does me! Please let them know that you came from Boggs Family Ministries!
I will close with this little reminder, Mom and I posted a new song to our YouTube channel this week. Thank you for the great feedback!
Thanks again for reading! I will see you tomorrow.
Happy Sunday! I hope you have a wonderful Lord's Day! We are anticipating excellent services at our home church. I love being in service with our pastor and church family!
I try to catch a few other services online throughout the week. My YouTube is Bible Holiness in Elkton, Virginia. Bro. Brent Gabbard is my YouTube Pastor.
Here is a powerful nugget of Sanity. I pulled this from the Easter Sunday morning service from BHC. Bro. Brent said it at the beginning of the service, and it went straight to my soul. I had to rewind it many times to let it soak in!
“There's power in the blood of Jesus today
There’s power to break every chain
There’s power to heal pain
There’s power cleanse every stain
There's power in the blood of Jesus”
Pastor Brent Gabbard
- BHC Elkton, Virginia
I am so thankful for the power in the blood of Jesus! I would not be here today without its wonder working power!
Let us rejoice and praise God today for the power that comes from the blood of Jesus!
Happy Sunday! Thank you for spending a moment of your weekend with us.
I am thankful we have a Christ that has been here and will be right here! Christ is forever!
Today’s nugget of truth is from a dear friend, Bro. Andrew Blevins. This hit home with me during his preaching this week. I had to share it in today's Sunday Sanity.
“He was before Bethlehem, and He is beyond Calvary.”
Thank you for checking in with me. I appreciate your prayers and concern for my sweet baby cousin, Carson Shoemaker! Click here if you missed the prayer request, yesterday.
They are trying to get fluids in him. Carson is still very sick! He is in the hospital in Mobile, Alabama. It breaks my heart to see him suffer! I miss my happy buddy!
We are still praying and believing that God will help him recover quickly. We are also praying for his Mom and Dad to feel extra strength from God today!
God Won’t
Autumn Nelon Streetman and The Isaacs
I first shared this song in December herein this post. God Won’t was released last year on the Nelons’ final project. I love this song and find the message encouraging.
Now, Autumn Nelon Streetman has re-released the song. She was joined by extremely special guests, The Isaacs. Now, I love the song even more! I had to share the updated version with my friends.
Here is the new version of God Won’t. This song was written by two incredible writers, Jimmy Yeary and Sue C. Smith. I hope you enjoy this song.
Autumn, if you ever see this post, you are still in my prayers! Girl, you are a trooper and I admire you! I pray God gives you daily strength!
Thank you for joining me. I hope you are having a great day. I am feeling extra thankful today. I will share more on it later on in the post.
Mom and I visited the revival last night at West Harrison Pentecostal Tabernacle. Pastor Wade Hicks had invited us to revival. Seeing our dear friends again in West Harrison, Indiana, was wonderful! They are special friends to us!
Bro. John Cordle is preaching the spring revival at West Harrison Wednesday through Sunday. It was good to be in service, Bro. and Sis. Cordle! I pray they have a fabulous revival this week. Wednesday was the only night that we could attend.
Last night God used Bro. Cordle to remind us of an incredible truth. He preached a sermon titled God Knows Right Where You Are At.
Here is a nugget that encourages us from the message Bro. Cordle reminded us, God knows where you are in your sin, struggles, sickness, sorrows and storms. Today I am extra thankful for the reminder that God knows where we are always!
Mom and I have made this far in this our journey, because He does know where right where we are! This is a fact that daily brings us comfort! God walks with us on the rough days and the easier one.
Friend, the same message is true for you. God knows precisely where you are. He does not need a specific app to find out locations. There is no lag time with Him. He is always with us!
Smile and remember God is with you! See you tomorrow.
Happy Resurrection Sunday! He has Risen! Friends, our Savior arose from the grave on the third day!
Hallelujah, satan and the tomb could not hold Him! Because He is alive, we have hope forever more!
My Dad posted this poem every Easter. He Wouldn't Stay Dead was his favorite poem! Mom and I were talking last night. It would not be Easter if we didn't share this poem today.
Please take a moment and watch the video below. He first posted this video in 2022. It sure did do my heart good to see him quoting his favorite poem again.
I hope you have a wonderful Easter holiday!
Odie
He Wouldn’t Stay Dead
by: Willard G. Thomas
This video was from 2022.
He Wouldn’t Stay Dead
by: Willard G. Thomas
They laid His body in Joseph’s new tomb
And filled His disciples with sorrow and gloom
They did not remember what He had said
That He would die, but He wouldn’t stay dead
Mary came at the break of day
And found the stone was rolled away
She saw an angel and in terror fled
And told His disciples that He didn’t stay dead
In that cold dark tomb, He would not stay
He conquered death and walked away
And now that old grave has lost its fear and dread
He lives again! He wouldn’t stay dead
Full atonement and pardon were made
And forever the sin debt was marked fully paid
The price was His blood as it flowed crimson red
And I’m thankful today that He didn’t stay dead!
Let’s go to our churches and cry aloud
Let’s go to the marketplace and talk to the crowd
Let’s go to the mission fields that lie up ahead
And tell the whole world that He didn’t stay dead!
Because if Jesus Christ had only died
Then the gulf between us and God would still be wide
But thank God He did what He said
He got up out of the ground, He couldn’t stay dead!
Today, we reflect on the day Jesus willingly laid down His life for the world and became our Savior on Calvary.
We commonly call this day “Good Friday.” Was it really a good Friday? It was a day, though, that forever changed our lives! For Jesus, it was not a good day. He was nailed to a rugged cross. He was betrayed, beaten, scorned, denied, humiliated and crucified.
Yet He did it all in love. Jesus showed mercy, even while hanging on the cross. He loved you and me, even on that day. Oh, what amazing love! We love Him because He first loved us! I never want to take His love for granted!
On that horrific day in History, His love turned our world into terrific. Now, Good Friday is a Holy holiday that we look back on and celebrate with reverence.
This is just a pondering that was on my mind last night. I hope it makes sense to you! As my Dad often said, “it made sense when I said it to myself.”
I will leave you with a quote from my Dad. He posted this on the blog in April 2020. This is something else to think about today. Thank you for including me in your day. I will see you right back here tomorrow.
Odie
“Have you ever considered the historical fact that Jesus Christ, the son of God, rose from the dead three days after He was crucified? It is a fact that changed the world and still changes lives today. Praise God that He conquered death, hell and the grave!”
