Sweeny Texas March 2026 Visit

 Hey Friends,

Mom and I are visiting the great state of Texas. I wanted to give you a peek at our weekend. 

We are getting to visit friends on this trip. It had been wonderful to see everyone again! 

Sweeny, Texas, was a regular stop on our travel route for many years. We love Pastor Larry Lamb and the fine folks at Full Gospel Lighthouse Church. They have been so good to us. 

I am glad we were able to be in a service with them, and thank them for their friendship to BFM. 

I will close with pics from our Sweeny visit this time around. Thank you for joining me today. 

Odie

In My Lowest Time Lyrics

Hey Friends,

If you have missed some days. I am posting the lyrics and a little bio of each song. I am doing a song a day. We often get requests for lyrics. It helps when I can send a blog link. 

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.

Today, we are halfway through our Next Step project. I had this song in my record folder in my brain for over 2 decades.

In My Lowest Time was recorded in the early 2000’s our dear friends The Eason Trio. Jason Eason is a co-writer on the song. 

This song grabbed my heart from the first listen. It was MY song that carried me through many tough spots. 

I had asked permission to record it a long time ago. Jason said yes, and I knew one day it would be the right fit for a project. 

As soon as we began compiling our album song list, I knew now was the time. Jason, again, gave me permission to use his song. 

I was thrilled to record, In My Lowest Time. Below are the lyrics.

In My Lowest Time

IN MY LOWEST TIME WRITERS: JASON THOMAS EASON AND DAVID COLONE/

ANGIE EASON PUBLISHING/BMI

Verse1

Lord, can hear me

Are you there

Or have I disturbed you

With my constant prayer

All of these demons 

Have me lost in the dark 

Can you shine your light 

That leads back to your arms

Verse 2

Lord has been searching

For a new start

And I wrote your words 

On the walls of my heart

You always remind me 

Your promises are true

You never let me down 

No matter what I go through

Chorus 

In my lowest time

You were there

It was your loving hand

That wiped away my tears

You held me tightly 

Close to your side

You saw me through 

My lowest time 

You saw me through 

My lowest time

Bridge

When I thought you were 

To far away to see

I turn around

And see you standing 

Right next to me

Chorus

In my lowest time

You were there

It was your loving hands

That wiped away my tears

You held me tightly 

So close to your side

You saw me through 

My lowest time 

You saw me through 

My lowest time

Mighty Big God Lyrics

 Hey Friends,

We have reached track 4 on our new project. The song is Mighty Big God. It was written by Jimmy Yeary and Sonya Isaacs Yeary, but recorded by Karen Peck and New River. 

This song has been a regular in our song lineup for many years. We have sung this song in services from coast to coast. It is a great faith-building song. 

Our dear friends Bro. Bruce and Sis. Priscilla Mayhan has reminded us a lot that God is still big, even in our uncertainty about life. They have encouraged us to keep singing this song. So when we were compiling songs for The Next Step, we knew this would be included. 

Below are the lyrics to the song. I hope and pray this message continues to encourage many people to believe God is big. I know He can do anything!

Mighty Big God

MIGHTY BIG GOD WRITERS: JIMMY YEARY AND SONYA ISAACS NASHVISTAVILLE SONGS BMI/SONYA ISAACS MUSIC BMI/EMI BLACK WOOD MUSIC INC BMI/SONY/ATV

TREE PUBLISHING BMI/BEATTYVILLE MUSIC BMI

Verse 1

He brought down a giant

With a boy, a stone and a sling

He swallowed up an army

When He parted the Red Sea

He shut the lion's mouth

When they threw Daniel in the den

He hasn't changed

He's still the same

Today as He was then

Chorus 

Cause He's a big God

There's never been nothing 

That He can't do

He’s a big God

And He knows just what 

You’re going through

No matter how big the 

Hopeless helpless 

Problem is you've got

Don't worry He's a mighty big God

Verse 2

You might be facin'

Some steep mountain 

You can't climb

You might be drowning

In a sea of tears you've cried

You may be praying

For a miracle right now

Well, go ahead and claim it

He's already worked it out

Chorus 

Cause He's a big God

There's never been nothing 

That He can't do

He’s a big God

And He knows just what 

You’re going through

No matter how big the 

Hopeless helpless 

Problem is you've got

Don't worry He's a mighty big God

Tag

Don't worry He's a mighty big God

Don't worry He's a mighty big God

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.

Foodie Friday 2/20/26

 Hey Friends,

We have been eating some great food. Today, I decided to do a Foodie Friday post of lots of food. You may want to eat before looking at these pics. 😀 Sorry to make you hungry. 😀

Sis. Kim Morris makes incredible Gumbo. I had been craving it for a long time. She promised to make it for us this trip, and I have been so excited.  This batch may have been the best I ever eaten!

I love food. Dad taught me that eating is an event. He sure showed me how to enjoy my food. I always think about him when I eat something delicious. 

Now, I am starving. We plan to eat some of our favorited today and tomorrow. I will have to tell you about it later. 

Odie

Sunday Recap 2/16/26

 Hey Friends,

This is Odie reporting in from Mississippi. I am here to recap our Sunday. 

The day was full of church food and fellowship. That is the perfect combination for a terrific Sunday. 

In the morning, we attended Richton First Assembly. Bro. Kevin Courtney taught the adult Sunday school class. 

During the morning worship service, we had a great time. Pastor Scott Morris gave us the word of God that we needed to hear. 

Sunday afternoon, we enjoyed dinner with the Morris clan. They just make us feel at home. We dearly love our family. 

Sunday night, we attended Ellisville First Assembly. We always look forward to being in service with Pastor Kenny Morris and our Ellisville family. 

Pastor Andy Stringfellow preached a wonderful message. It was great to hear our friend preach in person. I normally listen to their YouTube channel. 

They celebrated Bro. Joey McCree’s birthday last night. It was nice to be able to honor our precious friend. 

My little friends enjoyed their ice cream 😀.

That is a glimpse of our Sunday. It was a joy to be in the Lord’s house. We did minister in song during both services. It was a greater blessing to be in services with special Friends that we love dearly. 

See you tomorrow. 

Odie

Sunday Sanity 2/15/26

Hey Friends,

Happy Sunday! May God bless you and keep you today. We will be in church in Mississippi today. 

Last Sunday, we were in Evansville, Indiana. Pastor John Eaton taught us that grace and thankfulness go hand in hand. Both characteristics are extremely important. They affect all aspects of life. It was a heart-challenging lesson. 

Here is a quote that I thought was a good nugget for today. I hope this speaks to your heart as it did mine. 

 “Salt brings out the flavors in your food. Grace does the same practice in your speech”

Pastor John Eaton 

Full Gospel Mission 

Evansville, Indiana 

Thank you for reading. 

Odie

Friday Singing At Sea 2026 In Pics

 Hey Friends,

Thank you for stopping by! Today, we are wrapping up my 2026 Singing At Sea. I enjoy sailing this cruise!  Below are links to my other posts about this year’s Singing At Sea.

Monday

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday was the final day of this 5-night cruise. We were sailing back to Port Canaveral all day. I love sea days!

The last day is jammed packed with excitement. I am always trying to savor every moment that I can. 

The 2026 Singing At Sea was the 50th anniversary cruise. It was great to be part of this monumental sailing. 

Every group sang their hearts out. I love being surrounded by the music I love. It's fun connecting with fellow passengers. I have made great friends over the years on Singing at Sea. 

Templeton Tours provides a top-notch vacation for a southern gospel fan! I highly recommend this cruise! Thank you to Jeff and the team at TTI! Y'all are incredible. May God bless you is my prayer!

Singing At Sea 2027 is now booking. My deposit is already placed for next year. I am excited. 11th Hour will be my tour host again.

We will once again be sailing from Port Canaveral, but this time on the Carnival Glory. They are offering a couple of different options for next year. I encourage you to check it out HERE. This vacation sells out quickly. Reserve your spot soon! It will not help you, but tell them Odie sent you. 😀

I hope you enjoyed Friday's pictures. For some reason, they decided to post from end to beginning. It was a great day to wrap up the cruise. 

I would like to close by publicly saying thank you once again to my dear friend Michelle Bostwick!

She was a terrific travel companion. We had a wonderful time together, and I appreciate her spending her vacation with me this year!

See you later!

Odie