Read the Bible in 2026
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A Scripture for Today
Obituary
Joseph E. Frickey, Jr.
July 23, 1936 – January 7, 2026
Mr. Joseph Edward Frickey, Jr., age 89 of Des Allemands, LA, passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2026.
Relatives and friends are invited to a celebration of his life on Tuesday, January 13th, at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite, LA, with visitation from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Independence, LA. Interment will follow at Amite Cemetery.
Joe was born in Bessemer, AL, to Joseph and Theresa Frickey. He attended Hahnville High School and Southeastern Louisiana University. He married Dell Dees on November 19, 1955, and they made a home in Des Allemands in St. Charles Parish. He worked as a masonry contractor for close to 50 years, where he skillfully built houses for countless families in St. Charles, Lafourche, and Terrebonne Parishes.
Joe is preceded in death by his mother and father, his beloved wife of 65 years, Dell Dees Frickey, and his sister, Dolores Frickey Zaccaria. He is survived by his children, Douglas Frickey (Mary), Lynn F. Becnel (Stewart), Laurie F. Hendrickson, and Leia Frickey, a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and his sister, Patricia Roger (Marvin). Joe loved visiting with family and the wonderful friends who blessed his life, including his Hahnville High School classmates and friends at Mater Dolorosa Church and the Skeet Club. As his senior class president, he hosted many reunions throughout the past 71 years, committed to maintaining lifelong friendships. He is fondly remembered for his sense of humor and ever-ready smile and helping hand. He modeled the importance of hard work, prayer, and faith in Jesus Christ. He loved gathering people together to laugh, play Pedro, and listen to music. He was often blaring Sinatra as he fried catfish to generously provide a wonderful meal for loved ones.
He meant the world to so many, and he will be dearly missed.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that any memorials be given to Mater Dolorosa Catholic School in Independence, LA.
McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
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The First Words of the Day
by Waylon Bailey
How did your day start?
I’ve long encouraged people to rise a little earlier than they really have to in order to start the day with God. That practice may be the most meaningful part of my day.
Starting the day with God can take several forms. You can pray, read Scripture, meditate and memorize Scripture, or simply sit quietly acknowledging God and His goodness. All of these are helpful. I recommend them all.
Today my day began with a wonderful surprise. On my phone screen from the YouVersion Bible App were these words:
“Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10, NASB).
Those words were given by the prophet to the people of Israel in exile. God had big things for them to do. They were to leave the only land most of the people had ever known to return to Jerusalem and the land of Israel to rebuild and to follow God.
They had plenty to fear and be anxious about, but they also had the promises of our Righteous God. God was encouraging them to be righteous and obedient.
You have plenty to make you anxious and obedient.
What would God say to you today? The Word of God speaks loudly to me today: “Do not be fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God.”
When I begin my day in this way, I always have a good day. I pray the same for you.
Additional Scripture Reading
‘Mission’
7 Jesus replied, ‘My Father decides when things will happen in the world. You do not need to know the day or the time when this will happen.
8 But the Holy Spirit will come to you, and he will give you power. The Holy Spirit will make your spirit strong. Then you will tell other people everywhere in the world about me. You will do that in Jerusalem, in Judea, in Samaria and in places far away.’
9 When Jesus had finished speaking to his apostles, God took him up to heaven. The apostles watched Jesus while he went up. Then a cloud hid him and they could not see him any more.
10 The apostles were still looking carefully up into the sky when suddenly two men appeared. They were wearing white clothes and they stood near the apostles.
11 The men said to the apostles, ‘You men from Galilee, you should not still be standing here and looking up into the sky. God has taken Jesus into heaven. You saw the way that Jesus went up to heaven. One day, he himself will return in the same way.’
Commentary – Easy English Bible
Acts 1:7-11 is about Jesus telling his disciples it’s not their job to know when God’s kingdom fully returns, but to wait in Jerusalem for the Holy Spirit to get power to be his witnesses everywhere (Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, world). As they watch him ascend, angels appear, telling them to stop staring at the sky because Jesus will physically return the same way. It’s a message to focus on God’s work now, not future timing.
Sunday School Lesson for Tomorrow
“Authority Acknowledged”
Matthew 7: 15-29
SS at FBC, Kentwood begins at 9:15. There is a class for everyone.
Prayer Focus
Today, let’s pray for all the Sunday School classes in all the area churches.
Have a wonderful Saturday!
Anna Lee
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