Sunday Sanity 1/25/26

 Hey Friends,

May this nugget of truth warm your soul today. Thank you for checking in on this true winter Sunday!

This is an excerpt of a testimony from our youth leader at DRPC. I thought it was a good reminder to all of us. 

“If you could see the black hole I was in….

I don't give glory to the hole. I give glory to the One who brought me out of the hole. He placed me on the Rock.”

Bro. Brandon James

DRPC

New Lebanon, OH

We can all look back to where we were before,  and we can see where we are now. Jesus is the reasonwe are here today. 

We must not glory in the dark times. Satan absolutely does not deserve any glory! We must rejoice in the life-changing power of Jesus Christ!

Thank you for reading!

Odie

Odie’s Six Week Surgery Update

 Hey Friends,

Earlier this week, we were still recovering from colds, but I had a post-op appointment. I called the office the day before to let them know I was sick. 

They had no other appointment openings for several weeks. I was starting to be on the mend. So the secretary advised me to wear a mask and come on in. 

Tuesday was cold but sunny. We bundled up and left the house. The beautiful sunshine was a great addition to my day. It felt good to be out and about for a little while. 

My actual doctor's appointment did not take long at all! Tuesday, I saw the other doctor who worked on my surgery. I had heard nothing but great reports about this doctor, but I had never met her. 

Dr Sharma was very kind and attentive. I was pleased, and I am glad she will be my doctor now. 

She checked my Incision, and it is healed nicely. I am not having any complications. All reports from the surgery came back great. I only have to be on one medication post-surgery.

Dr. Sharma released me from any restrictions. I am so thankful to have the surgery and problems behind me!! 

We prayed for a smooth surgery and a speedy recovery! The Lord heard our prayers and answered them! Thank you for your prayers!

Last summer, it was evident to me that I would probably be facing his surgery in the fall. I prayed, asking God to heal me, as I had been praying for a while. I also told him that if it was the right thing for me to have surgery, I would do it. If he did not want me to have the surgery to block it. If surgery was the path that I needed to pursue, I prayed that it would go well. I also prayed a lot about the recovery. I am thrilled to have it all behind me!

I am excited to enjoy 2026 to the fullest! Thank you once again for your prayers and your friendship! You all helped me through a hard time in my life!

I want to say a huge thank you to my Mom. She was my nurse support team through the whole ordeal!

See you next time. 

Odie

Testimony Time 8/18/25

 Hey Friends,

Thank you for choosing to spend a moment of your day with us! As I write this post, it is late Sunday night. My heart is bubbling with praise, joy, and appreciation for our mighty God!

He blessed us with wonderful services this weekend at DRPC. The services were an excellent way to kick off. Campmeeting week.

The presence of God was so rich in the place last night! I was humbled to feel God so near to me!  Our pastor preached a masterpiece last night. 

It built my faith! I did not walk away from the altar last night, but I sure tried! I am one giant step closer to my miracle!

As my Daddy taught me, I am going to believe that I will walk today! If this is not the day that God chooses to heal me, I will praise Him anyway!

Campmeeting at DRPC starts Tuesday night at 7. I am believing for a week full of miracles! I know I will not be the only one attending who needs God to move in their life! I hope and pray it is a life-changing week for many, many people!

Today, I thank God in advance for the things we will see done this week! I cannot wait to tell you more about them as they happen! 

God is amazing and we are blessed to be able to come before Him. The Lord told us to ask for the things that we need! I have asked a lot of God! I asked him to do impossible things with men. My Daddy always loved to quote Bro. Bill Houston by saying, “No thing is impossible with God!”

I praise Him with all of my heart! I can say, without a shadow of doubt, I believe that He shall do miracles! Amen!!

Odie

A Week Seeing Friends At DRPC

 Hey Friends,

Thanks for stopping by! I hope your weekend is off to a great start! Tonight, we are off to Hillsboro for a birthday party. The rest of the weekend is shaping up to be full of activities.

I am here today to tell you a little bit about our week. It has been busy but great!

On Tuesday night at church, it was wonderful to see Bro. Levi and Sis. Taylor Webb Hackworth are a wonderful young couple! It was so good to see them!

Thursday night we were excited to be in service with Bro. David and Sis. Karen Noe! They have been dear friends to our family for most of my life! 

They have honestly been more family to us than friends over the years! We have laughed together, we have cried together, we have worship together and more of the same! The Noe family have always been in our corner! we love them so much!

Bro. David was one of Dad's personal encouragers!  Bro. David has had his own health struggles and recent years! We all prayed for our dear friend! I can say Dad honestly prayed earnestly that our friend would get a kidney. He rejoiced so much when that prayer was answered! Bro. David got a good report on his new kidney this week!

Watching Bro. David Noe preach last night, I could not help but think of my Daddy! He would have been thrilled to see a miracle in action! Bro. David was preaching under the one of God! It was incredible to see!

We had one more big surprise last night! We had Oklahoma visitors at DRPC. Bro. Denny and Sis. Nancy Haddox stopped by. It was great to have our Claremore friends and church with us!

There you have just a peek into our week at our church. 

Wednesday night we visited at church here locally. I will tell you more about that tomorrow!

Odie

My Heavenly Father Knows The Answer

 Hey Friends,

Thanks for joining me today! I have a thought swirling in my head, and I thought I would share it with you. I feel like this is a reminder that we all need sometimes!

As a girl, I often said my Daddy could do everything! He knew all the right answers, could fix everything, and most of all, could heal my broken heart! At some point, I realized Daddy really couldn't do everything! He was my superhero, but he was human.

Then I switched over to the theory that if Daddy couldn't do it, then my grandfathers could! I have two of the very best grandfathers; they are so resourceful! They really can do just about anything they put their minds to! I say if my Papaws people can not fix something, it’s officially broken!

I have said it for years: When Dad, Papaw Eugene or Papaw Danny could not fix my problems or offer me a solution, they would point me to my Heavenly Father! He is truly the one who can do anything, and He knows all things!

Here is a brief story that made me remember all of this! Yesterday, my Papaw Danny was working on a project for a friend. He was struggling to find the correct drill bit to help him complete the job. My Gran and I did not know the answer he was looking for. We went to trusty Google but did not find the solution immediately!

I told Gran that I wished I could call my Dad, and he would know the solution! When Dad was not available, I went to the next best contact on my phone—my Papaw Eugene. He would know!  

He could not think of the answer right off. His mind was working overtime!  Within a few minutes, he called me to answer our question.

In the meantime, Papaw Danny had found a way around needing the proper tool. He completed his project! He was able to help out his dear friend in a time of need. 

Once again, I was reminded that my Papaws are incredible. They can do almost anything they put their minds to!

Today, I am thankful again that my Heavenly Father is concerned about my life! I can breathe easy, because He knows what my future holds! He will be with me every day and every step of the way!

See you all tomorrow!

Odie

Testimony And A Reminder

 Hey Friends,

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!

I will close for now.

Odie