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

Power to Restore By Kelly Jo and Odie

Hey Friends,

Mom has had one of our old songs on her mind this week. We pulled it out of the memory vault. We enjoyed reworking Power To Restore for a video. 

This song was written by Rick Combs and Davy, Kelly and Odie Boggs. 

Dad sang this one originally. We recorded it in 2003. I have always loved the true message in these lyrics. 

Below is the description Mom posted with this video. Also here is an amazing scripture. This verse can give us all hope today. 

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

‭‭1 John‬ ‭1‬:‭9‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“To the fallen and the broken... the message is....THERE IS POWER TO RESTORE your broken life!

To every addict who has tried and failed, try again with God!

The moment you decide not to try again you are resigned to failure.

The moment you choose to try you are aligned for success! So try again!! Don't quit!

To those who are blinded by sin, there is a healing stream of blood that flows from Calvary. It has Power to heal and restore you!”

Kelly Jo and Odie

Pause and Praise 1/28/26

 Hey Friends,

Thanks for stopping by to visit. I saw a sign the other day that made me pause and praise. 

Dad always said, “A worshipper is a thinker!” This sign caused me to think and worship. I am beyond grateful! Thank you, God, for answered prayers!

Yes, I remember the days, weeks, months and years that I prayed for what I have today! God answered those prayers in the manner they needed to be answered. 

He has not changed in 2026! I am going to keep praying for the things that I am praying for now. I believe they will one day be answered prayers!

When I think about what I have been through. I have overcome by the grace of our Almighty God. I have been blessed abundantly! 

I know you could say the same in your life as well. Friend, let me encourage you today: keep praying! God is not a respector of persons. He will answer your prayers too!

Thank you for reading!

Odie

Word For The Weary 1/6/26

 Hey Friends, 

When I checked the verse of the day for yesterday, something jumped out at me. Romans 12:2 is a familiar verse, and this passage is often quoted. 

I often focus on the renewing of the mind when I think of this verse. Yes, I want to be transformed and renewed. Last night I thought, yes that is a great reminder for this new year. I also thought that I needed to make that a serious matter of prayer.

Then, as I read the rest of the verse,” perfect will of God” jumped out at me. Oh God, I do not just want to pray; I want to strive to be transformed and renewed daily. It is your perfect will for me to experience those things in my life!

The best place to be in my life is in God’s perfect will! Not just His acceptable will but His perfect will. Here is my prayer for today. 

God, renew and transform my mind, body and soul! Take any desire to conform to the world! I want to walk every day in your perfect will. Today is a new day, and I am starting fresh. God, I pray for strength, guidance and wisdom. Help me I pray! Lord I thank you in advance for hearing my hearts cry!

Amen

God, please bless my friends!

Odie

Word For The Weary 9/29/25

 Hey Friends,

Here is a Word For The Weary  on this beautiful fall Monday. Our Pastor preached from this text, Isaiah 43:1, yesterday morning. 

I have read this scripture many times, but it resonated with me yesterday. This is a personal verse for everyone of us reading. There are not any exclusions that apply. Remember you are valuable!

The Lord formed and created me and you. He tells us to not fear. He is our Savior, Redemer and friend. God also knows all of us by our names.

Life is heavy for so many right now.  My heart hurts for my friends. It seams like I hear several more urgent requests everyday. They are dear people truly needing help from God. He is the only one that can move in most of these needs! 

But on the flip side He is able to work in every situation! We do not understand God’s purpose, plan or timing. He is God of the universe and we are just humans. Yet He is still concerned about our lives! 

What a awesome God we serve. He is always with us! I thought of this old song yesterday. I am so glad that we do not have to bear the burdens of life alone!

Before I go today, don't forget you can listen to our new project, digitally. Here is more information. 

The CD's and USB drives are in the duplication phase. They will soon be available for order. 

Thanks for stopping by to visit. We love our precious readers. You are in our prayers. Please join us in praying for the family of God!

Odie

Word For The Weary 8/28/25

 Hey Friends, 

Thank you for joining me today. Yesterday I was having a rough day. I have been dealing with an ongoing health issue.

We have been working with my doctor to get it resolved. We have changed medications multiple times. Every time I feel hopeful and seem to be making progress. Then the same issue comes back! I have been dealing with it again lately. 

Yesterday, I had a pre-scheduled check-in phone call with the doctor. She wanted me to change up the way I take the medicine, but keep trying the current medication for a couple more months. Hopefully, that will resolve my issue.

Please pray with me! This is a small thing compared to so many other pressing needs of our family and friends. This is my need, and nothing is to hard for God!

I want to avoid another surgery, but that may be our next step if this current plan does not work. I am exhausted! This week, I have been physically and emotionally drained! My close circle of family and friends has been helping me shoulder this load. I am so thankful for them!

When I opened my Bible app yesterday, the verse of the day was just for me! Often, the verse of the day is right on target for my current life. 

I thought this verse might be a Word For The Weary today. I found comfort in the reminder of this message. 

Yes, I know this truth, and believe it with all my heart! But I needed to read it again! I am glad God’s word is still alive and real for today. 

Thank you for reading. See you tomorrow!

Odie