Prayer Focus

This morning I thank God for safety for many people at Smitty’s, in the community, and on the highways as an explosion occurred and nobody was injured! I also thank God for those who went there after the explosion to keep the situation from getting any worse and to protect many lives. God’s protection was clearly present. There are now and will be many needs of people who work and live in the area. Thank God for His protection for everyone! Ask God to continue to watch over the all those involved.

Today’s Scripture

This verse was the focus fifteen years ago today. It seems very fitting today for many people.

Read the Bible Today

• August 23
• Nehemiah 1-3

Obituary

Laney Ray Varden, Jr.

January 26, 1942 – August 21, 2025

A resident of Plaquemine, LA, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at his home. He was born January 26, 1942 in Pine Grove, LA and was 83 years of age. Laney was the only child of Mr. Laney Ray Varden, Sr. and Mrs. Westa Duplechin. He graduated from Baker High School and continued his education by graduating from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana. While in college he resided with his loving aunt Lorena Yarborough in Greensburg, Louisiana. It was at this time that he met his wife, Connie Annettte Bridges. He is survived by wife of 58 years, Connie Annette Varden; sons, Steve DeLaune Varden and Ron Louis Varden; grandchildren, Brady Varden, Addie Varden, and Olivia Varden. Preceded in death by his father, Laney Ray Varden, Sr.; mother, Westa D. Varden; and son, Michael Ray Varden. A special Thank you to Comfort Care Hospice.  Visitation at Tangipahoa Baptist Church from 10:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Monday, August 25, 2025. Interment Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Thank-you for believing in prayer and for putting it into practice regularly.

Anna Lee