Throwback Thursday 3/19/26

 Hey Friends,

Thank you for checking in today. I hope I can get this post to load for you. My phone signal is weak. 

Let's throw it back 8 years today. Bro. Eddie Deane recently sent me this memory. I am thankful for my family, friends, and wonderful memories. 

8 years ago this month, Bro. Phillip, Bro. Eddie and Bro. Jordan Deane came to visit us in Ohio. They laid the LVP flooring in my house. 

It was a cold, snowy March week in 2018. We laughed until we cried. I am thankful for the memories collected that week. I am also grateful for their hard work getting the floor prepped and flooring laid!

This photo was taken in my living room. Pictured below are the following people. Front row: Jordan Deane, Odie, Eddie Deane and Phillip Deane. 

Back row: Lisa Isaacs, Davy, Kelly, Eugene Boggs, Martha Boggs, Theresa Osborn, Karen Boggs and Steve Boggs.  

See you tomorrow. 

Odie

I'm Just A Man Lyrics

Hey Friends,

Thanks for coming to visit us today! 

We are at the end of our series featuring the songs from our latest music release. The Next Step was recorded and released last year. Click the links below to see the 9 other songs. 

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The first and last songs are originals to us. This final song is my favorite one that my parents ever wrote together. 

Daddy could sing this song from his heart. I loved sitting near him as he sang it under the anointing of God! It was a Heavenly experience!

We never made it back to the studio to record the song before his passing. Thankfully, we had a YouTube video. 

I’m Just A Man / You Are God

DAVY BOGGS AND KELLY JO

BOGGS/JUSTOKMUSIC/BMI

1st Verse

Broken pieces

That once formed my heart

I need healing

Where do I start

Lord, help me surrender

Place it all in your hands.

For you are God

And I'm just a man

Chorus

You are God

I'm just a man 

How could I ever understand

I have dreams

But you have the plan 

Cause you are God 

And I'm just a man

You are God 

And I'm just a man

2nd Verse

I can not find your purpose

But I’m still love you

I can not comprehend

But I'm gonna follow through

I don't know where we're going

But I know I can trust your hand

For You are my God

And I want to be your man

Chorus

You are God

I'm just a man 

How could I ever understand

I have dreams

But you have the plan 

You are God 

And I'm just a man

You are God 

And I'm just a man

Tag

You are God 

And I'm just a lowly man

You are God 

And I'm just a man

Mom and I wanted to include this song on the album. Thankfully we were able to sing it with Dad one more time! There was lots of tears shed in the process. It was difficult but amazing! Now the song comforts me. 

You can find our new album, The Next Step, by Kelly Jo and Odie today. It is available for download on all streaming platforms. You can contact us to order physical copies of the project. We have CDs and USB drives available for a donation to Boggs Family Ministries.

See you next time.

Odie

There Was Jesus Lyrics

Hey Friends, 

Thanks for visiting! We have just two more songs in this song lyrics series. It has taken me a few weeks to cover all ten songs. 

Today we are visiting track number 9. The last two songs might be the best two songs on the whole album. 

There was Jesus is a special song to us. It is a song that we have loved for a while. The words have taken on a whole new meaning to us since Dad's passing. 

No matter what situation in life we are experiencing. Jesus is always right there! Oh, what a comfort to cling to!

Ben Isaacs made this project possible. He encouraged us to keep singing and recording. He offered his production expertise and amazing equipment to us. 

He also provided amazing background vocals on 9 of the songs. We cannot adequately thank him for giving of his time and talent. We are honored that he loves us and believes in us!

On There Was Jesus, Ben made it incredible!  This song is all my Mom and a choir of Ben! We both love the way this song turned out. I tease Mom all the time. Her favorite song on the album... is the one that I do not sing on. 🤣

Below are this song's lyrics. You can find our new album, The Next Step, by Kelly Jo and Odie today. It is available for download on all streaming platforms. You can contact us to order physical copies of the project. We have CDs and USB drives available for a donation to Boggs Family Ministries.

There was Jesus

JONATHAN SMITH / CASEY BEATHARD / ZACHARY WILLIAMS
\ANTHEM OF HOPE EMI/BE ESSENTIAL SONGS EMI/ WISTERIA DRIVE EMI/CASHAGAMBLE JET MUSIC EMI

Verse 1

Every time I try to 

Make it on my own

Every time I try to stand

I start to fall

And all those lonely roads 

That I have travelled on

There was Jesus

Verse 2

When the life I built 

Came crashing to the ground 

When the friends I had 

Were nowhere to be found

I couldn't see it then

But I can see it now

There was Jesus there was Jesus 

Chorus 

In the waiting in the searching 

In the healing and the hurting

Like a blessing buried 

In my broken pieces

Every minute every moment

Where I've been 

And where I'm going

Even when I didn't know 

Or couldn't see it

There was Jesus

Verse 3

For this man who needs 

Amazing kind of grace

For forgiveness at a price 

I couldn't pay 

I'm not perfect 

So I thank God every day

There was Jesus there was Jesus 

Chorus 

In the waiting in the searching 

In the healing and the hurting

Like a blessing buried 

In my broken pieces

Every minute, every moment

Where I've been 

And where I'm going

Even when I didn't know 

Or couldn't see it

There was Jesus

Bridge

In the mountains in the Valleys 

(there was Jesus)

In the shadows of the alleys 

(there was Jesus)

In the fire, in the flood

(there was Jesus)

Always is and always was

No, I never walk alone 

Chorus

In the waiting in the searching 

In the healing and the hurting

Like a blessing buried 

In my broken pieces

Every minute every moment

Where I've been 

And where I'm going

Even when I didn't know 

Or couldn't see it

There was Jesus

There was Jesus

We Are Safe

 Hey Friends,

Wow, the spring storm has been crazy this week. My heart hurts for all those who suffered loss because of these storms! A lot of people are hurting and need our prayers!

Mom and I have been doing our online storm- chasing this week. The storms did not get close to us until last night. We were up late tracking the storms. 

I had to laugh, Dad would have been in bed. He always said, "Wake me if I need to take cover." He knew he did not need to stay awake worrying about the weather. Mom and I had that job covered. 

At our current location in Mississippi, we just had rain, wind and thunder. All around us, there were tornadoes. Thankfully, we were safe! But we were prepared to take cover if need be. 

I am grateful to the professionals who keep us informed. If by chance Ryan Hall ever reads my post, we thank you! Ryan Hall Y'all is our go to source for weather information. He was live on YouTube for over 11 hours yesterday, covering the weather across the country. 

Now, I am clocking out and heading to bed early on Thursday morning. It is still raining, but we are clear. That makes for prime sleeping conditions. See you tomorrow.

Odie

Good News From GoodNews Christian School

Hey Friends,

Thanks for joining me today. I have an update on the school in Nigeria. They are working hard to complete the latest building phase. 

We are excited for their progress. Our plan is to help them with the money needed to complete the building. Also, we would love to help them with funds to furnish it!

BFM has recently received some donations for the school. We sincerely appreciate every generous gift. The funds will go to help our friends in Nigeria!

 

I will let an update from Bro. Shobanke’s email close out this post.

Odie

“Please find below a brief update on the progress of the work so far:

Ground Floor: Fully completed—plastered, with doors and windows installed.

First Floor: Plastering completed; doors and windows installed; railings fixed.

Second Floor: Roofing completed; doors and windows installed; railings fixed; ceiling fully completed. 

The major remaining aspects of the project are the exterior plastering and plumbing fixtures, which the cost is around $4,000 dollars. 

Heaven Is Sweet

 Hey Friends,

We often say Heaven grows sweeter each day. That thought is so true in my life. 

Lately, it seems we have had several friends, family and acquaintances complete their life journeys. Our hearts ache for the loved ones left here to face life. We are praying for God to comfort and strengthen them. 

Here are just some of the wonderful highlights of Heaven that I am thinking about today. We long for the Promised Land, where we can be with our Savior! 

I am anxious for a forever home where sin, sorrow and strife will be no more. There will be no pain, sickness, or goodbyes. I am looking forward to a grand reunion day with my loved ones.  

Oh, hallelujah, Heaven will be glorious!! I am so grateful for the blessed hope that we have. This life is not the end, but there is a better place. 

The half has not yet been told. We can only dream and imagine what Heaven will be like. I made my plans years ago to be there, and I can not wait. 

Below is a picture of my Dad with

precious Sis. Faye Riddell. They were reunited this week in Heaven. 

Thank you for reading, as I dream of Heaven. See you later. 

Odie

Higher Ground Lyrics

Hey Friends,

Thank you for coming by to see what we are up to today. We are still in Texas, and having a great time. I will tell you more about it later. 

For today, we are continuing our Next Step lyrics series. This is track number 8 on the project. 

Higher Ground is an old hymn. Again, this has been a family favorite for many years. 

We have sung this in countless services through the years. It felt right for our dong line-up this time around. 

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. 

I will close with the song lyrics. 

 Higher Ground

 WRITER: JOHNSON OATMAN, JR. 1856-1922

 MUSIC: CHARLES H. GABRIEL 

1856-1932

Verse 1

I'm pressing on

The upward way 

New heights I’m gaining every day

Still praying as I onward bound

Lord plant my feet on higher ground

Chorus 

Lord lift me up

And let me stand

By faith on Heavens table land

A higher plain that I have found 

Lord plant my feet on higher ground

Verse 2

My heart has no desire to stay

Where doubts arise 

And fears dismay

Though some dwell

Where these abound

My prayer my aim is higher ground

Chorus 

Lord lift me up

And let me stand

By faith on Heavens table land

A higher plain that I have found 

Lord plant my feet on higher ground

Verse 3

 I want to live above this world

Though Satan’s darts at me hurled

For faith has caught a joyful sound

The song of saints on higher ground

Verse 4

I want to scale the utmost high

And catch a gleam of glory bright

But still I’ll pray

‘til  Heaven I found 

Lord lead me on to higher ground

Chorus 

Lord lift me up

And let me stand

By faith on Heavens table land

A higher plain that I have found 

Lord plant my feet on higher ground

Tag

A higher plain that I have found 

Oh Lord plant my feet on higher ground

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