Sunday Sanity 4/27/25

 Hey Friends,

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.”

Bro. Andrew Blevins- Waynesville, Ohio

See you tomorrow. 

Odie

God Won’t Autumn Nelon and The Isaacs

 Hey Friends,

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 here in 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 reading! I will see you tomorrow. 

Odie

God Knows Where You Are

 Hey Friends,

 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. 

Odie

Sunday Sanity Easter 2025

Hey Friends,

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!

Last Stanza by Davy Boggs

A Good Friday

 Hey Friends,

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!”

Davy Boggs

Jesus Paid It All

 Hey Friends,

Thank you for stopping by to visit! Here are some thoughts I can't get out of my mind. I hope they make sense when I type them out! I am extra grateful today!

God sent His only son, Jesus, to die on the cross. Jesus shed His blood to pay the sin debt of the whole world! Yet, He loves us individually. We are special!

All of us are sinners, and the only way that we could have paid our sin debt is by death. The Bible says the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God allows us to have eternal life. Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior! Jesus died in our stead! His selfless sacrifice allowed us to live a debt-free life!

The chorus of this old hymn has been running through my mind today. It is a great reminder: I was one stained with sin, but Jesus would wash me whiter than snow! I am no longer marked by!

Jesus paid it all

All to Him I owe

Sin had left a crimson stain

He washed it white as snow

Friend, if you do not know my Jesus like I do, please get to know Him today! He paid your sin debt, too! You can know what it is like to have your debt free and clear! Do not wait another moment! It is life-changing!

I can not end this post without saying thank you, Jesus, for paying my debt! I am eternally thankful! Words can never truly express my deepest gratitude. I want to take another moment to thank you for loving me!

I will see you all tomorrow!

Odie

Sunday Sanity 4/12/25

Hey Friends,

Happy Palm Sunday. This is always a special week for me. I like to take time to reflect on the events leading up to Resurrection Sunday!

As Christians, we have a huge reason to celebrate. Our Savior is risen! We should remember and celebrate that every day! This is just a special season that we set aside to focus on His love and sacrifice for us. 

Today’s Sunday Sanity comes from our Pastor at DRPC. Last Sunday night, he preached from Psalms 85:6. This was a great message on revival and our need for personal revival now. 

“Wilt thou not revive us again: That thy people may rejoice in thee?” 

Psalm 85:6 KJV

Here is something Bro. Bennie said during his message. This statement stood out to me. I thought I would share it with you today.

“God is not a God of used to be! He don't mind you remembering, but He don't want you to live there.”

Pastor Bennie D. Sutherland-

Dryden Road Pentecostal Church, Moraine, Ohio 

Thanks for spending a moment of your Sunday with me. I hope you have a great day! Please join me here again tomorrow.

Odie

PFYC 2025 Notes

Hey Friends,

Thank you for stopping by today for a visit. It is great to have you in our little world for a moment.

The Pentecostal Fire Youth Conference 2025 took place on Thursday and Friday in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Please visit my post from both Friday and Saturday to see my PFYC 2025 pictures. My seat was not the best for great church service pictures. I did capture a few and lots of people pictures.

Mom did a fantastic job playing the piano for each service! I was proud of her! She was honored to be part of the house band this year, And some amazing musicians surrounded her!

Thousands of people from across the nation gathered at the Leconte Center. It is so encouraging to spend two days immersed in biblical teaching and surrounded by the power of God! PFYC is always a life-changing weekend for many people!

The PFYC board does a marvelous job of putting on a top-notch event! I cannot say thank you enough to the board and their team! They work hard to make sure everything runs without a hitch while allowing the spirit of God to move freely! 

This year, the Lord came down and visited me so sweetly! I am rejoicing that my spiritual batteries are recharged! I truly needed a visitation of His spirit in my life! I cannot put into words how special it is to fill the power of God so sweetly and near to me! I am left in awe of the power of a mighty God!

Landmarks was the theme for this year. I believe thousands of spiritual landmarks were erected across The Leconte Center! Below are my sermon notes from the 2025 PFYC. 

Visit the PFYC website here. Soon, you will be able to find the audio from this year and 2025 photos from the official photographer. There, you can also make plans to attend PFYC 2026. 

See you tomorrow!

Odie

PFYC 2025

March 27-28 2025

Leconte Center 

Pigeon Forge, TN 

Thursday March 27TH 2025

11AM|

Rev. Dwain Galiher

 "Landmark of Salvation"

Titus 3:3-7

Rev. Ryan Ralston

"Landmarks of Christian Living"

Col 3:1-8

7PM|

Vesper

Rev. Casey West

Hebrews 12:24
"The Blood Still Speaks”

Main Service

Rev. Enoch Snow

Acts 2:12-13
"A Passion For The Old Fashion"

Friday March 28TH 2025

11AM |

Rev. Andrew Blevins

"Landmarks of Walking In The Spirit" 

Galatians 5:16-25

Rev. Kevin Lloyd 

"Landmarks of Being Filled With The Holy Ghost"

Act 19
Acts 8:14

7PM |

Vesper

Rev. Joe Loza

Proverbs 18:10
"A Hokey Pokey Christian"

 Main Service

Rev. Ben Morris

Luke 10:19
"All Purpose Power"

Sunday Sanity 3/30/25

Hey Friends,

Here is today’s Sunday Sanity. I gleaned this word of encouragment last Sunday Morning. Bro. J.R. Alexander was preaching at DRPC. I thought it was a good sanity to share with you today.

“It’s gonna be alright, I'm not minimizing your situation I'm magnifying our God!”

Pastor J.R. Alexander

Moss Point, Mississippi

Thank you for reading. I will see you tomorrow.
Odie

God Is Still A Healer

 Hey Friends,

I have something burning on my heart that I must shout from the rooftop! Today, this is my rooftop.

GOD IS STILL A HEALER! I believe it with all my heart and every fiber of my being. For the last few days, I have felt like giving the devil a black eye! My faith has not wavered in our great, big God!

He is still awesome! God answers prayer! He never has and never will change! What He did for our heroes in the Bible, what He has done for my great grandparents, my grandparents, my parents, and more, He can do all of it and more today!

This week alone, I have heard testimonies of God performing a bonafide miracle for two people that I personally know! I know and love both of these people, and I have been joining their families in prayer. 

God heard and answered the hundreds of prayers that were prayed! I am not shocked by God's healing power, but I am left in awe!

I may not be healed yet, and things are not easy for me. God chose to give my Dad the ultimate healing in Heaven last year. I just wanted to declare it one more time: God is a healer. Despite my circumstances, God is still good! In 2025, I believe he is my healer! 

Every day is a gift from God. Today, I am thankful for the miracle of life. I am also grateful for the miracle of salvation! That is the greatest of all miracles!

Thank you, God, for being a healer! I glorify and honor you, for you deserve all the honor! Every miracle comes straight from you!

Please join me today, and thank God for being a healer. We can continue to pray and believe in Him to do miracles for all of us!

God is so good, and I feel so blessed. If it had not been for the Lord, where would I be? Thank you for joining us. Please make plans to visit us again tomorrow!

Odie

Sunday Sanity

Hey Friends,

Today's sanity I found on our table last week in Alabama. I thought I would share this thought with you. 

"Christ with me, 

Christ before me, 

Christ behind me,
Christ in me."

St. Patrick

I am so thankful to have Christ with me always!

God Bless! See you Tomorrow!

Odie

No Isolation Allowed

Hey Friends,

Happy Saturday! I hope you survived the storms that have hounded a massive portion of our country! Today, we are forecasted to have lots of wind. 

Did you catch the video posted on our YouTube channel yesterday? We appreciate the great feedback!

No Isolation Allowed 

Here is something to think about today. 

  1 Peter 5:8 (KJV):

"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour." 

Isolation is a tactic used of the devil just like the lion to get you separated from help so you can be taken down. 

it is important to keep yourself connected with other believers of like faith.  Having the support of others is very beneficial in living a victorious Christian life. 

This is really true not only for the Christian but for everyone.  When you have your team cheering you on you can certainly find courage to fight on!

So…..last night I met with some of my team. God has blessed me a fantastic group of friends that pray for me and cheer me on! Some of us gathered for a girls night out. 

We had fun painting pottery at a local mall.  We were busy painting, but here is a few picturs of our fun.

Then we went to eat Mexican. We had a great night of fellowship!

The lighting is so bad on this shot. One of the restaurant employees took it. This is the best I could do even with editing.🥲

It was very refreshing to be with these lovely ladies for the evening! Hopefully we can do it again soon! 

Thank you for reading. 

Odie

Sunday Sanity 3/9/25

 Hey Friends,

Welcome to Sunday Sanity! Thanks for stopping by to visit. 

Here is a nugget I heard from Bro. Roger Luke this week. I thought it was something good to feast on today. 

“One thing about life as a child of God, you are never alone!”

Bro. Roger Luke

I am glad God is the one who will never leave or forsake us! He will be with until the end! Go on with God today! We can make it!

Odie

Sunday Sanity 3/2/25

Hey Friends,

Hello from Mississippi! Can you believe it is March 2025? We are having a great trip! The warm weather is gorgeous!

Here is a nugget for your Sunday. This stuck out to me last week while Bro. Trey Brock was preaching at Crosslight Chapel. His title for the message was “The Gospel That Got Personal.”

“The gospel is for the whole world. Don't get wrapped up in the splendor, and lose sight that the gospel is for you!”

-Reverend Trey Brock

See you tomorrow!

Odie

My Brother By Theresa Boggs Osborn

Hey Friends,

Thanks for stopping by to visit. Today, we have a special guest appearance. Aunt Theresa recently shared a tribute to Dad with us. 

We loved it! I was moved to tears by her sweet words! Now I get to share her beautiful tribute to her brother, my Dad, with you! 

Theresa, thank you for granting us permission to post your tribute. We love you! Dad loved his “Seester” too! You were his favorite sister!

That is all for me today. I will let Theresa finish out this post. See you all tomorrow!

Odie

"I am NOT a writer, but I wanted to put a few of my thoughts down of Davy. Thinking a lot about him today.

My Brother

I remember thinking during his funeral, that there was so much  that I didn’t know about Davy. I knew he always gave 110% to his ministry and was always thinking what should be his next steps. The stories of others and the wonderful memories they shared and what Davy had done for them personally in their lives was truly touching! 

There is just a small glimpse of time that I can remember when Davy was not serving the Lord. There was 5 years difference between Davy and me. In my early teenage years, I can remember the two of us walking  down the road to Corwin to attend church. I honestly don’t remember why Davy just didn’t drive us there, but I’m sure there was a funny story to tell of why! 

I remember the early days of Davy and Kelly dating  They took me along to visit other churches with them. 

Serving God was his main purpose from early on.  When many were planning what to attend college, he was eager to get his ministry started. I was very proud of him, I wonder if I ever told him that? 

When Jay and I started planning our wedding, there was no doubt who would marry us. We still hear today that “Jay and I are the most married couple they know.” 

You see, Davy didn’t just have us do our vows and say I do. He preached a mini sermon just to us that day. He let us know the importance of marriage, and how truly sacred marriage was.

 

I often think of one of the quotes that he gave us that day. “The closest thing to Heaven is a God centered home. ”I have found this to be so true!

We got married, the Army took us to Germany.  Then later we moved to Oklahoma. I remember my first thought when Jay told me we were moving to Oklahoma , “what in the world is in Oklahoma!!”

We both found God in Oklahoma!!! Davy found out we were going to Oklahoma, and he started reaching out to all the dear people and the wonderful churches there. He found out that that some folks were getting ready to pioneer a church in Lawton, Oklahoma. 

Just because Davy had reached out to these people and told them we were coming, they instantly treated us just like family.  

Jay and I were saved in Oklahoma! I truly believe that it all started with the ministry of Davy, Kelly an Odie.  Because of the love and dedication they had shown to those churches was the reason they opened their arms to us like they did. I have never forgotten it!! 

We witnessed the true love of God! I hope Davy knew how much that meant to me and how much I appreciated his teaching, and for his encouraging words that he had given Jay and me over the years.  

The one memory that is etched in my mind, is me watching Davy worship the Lord during a song. His eyes are shut and you can see that he is taking in every word of the song and then he would reach out and grasp a hold of it. 

Our family is broken and we miss him so very much! I am so thankful he is not in pain and his body his whole. Davy will be one of the very first people  I look for in Heaven! I can just see him now….❤️"

 

Theresa