Happy Wednesday. Let’s see how many ways we can thank God for giving us this day. How will you show your appreciation to Him?
Scripture Passage for Today
Prayer Focus
Rev. Franklin Graham as called us to pray for our country at noon today. Let’s be sure to do just that.
Obituary
Clinton Arnold Passman
January 6, 1963 – January 8, 2026
Clinton Arnold Passman, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, died peacefully on January 8,2026, at The Guest House in Baton Rouge, La. after a lenghy illness. He was bom January 6,1963 in Amite, LA. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hezzie Donice Passman, Jr. and Olga Lee Spring Bahm, two brothers Hezzie Donice (Pete) Passman, III and Thomas Patrick Passman, and a sister, Sharon (Sissy) Passman Dunaway, and a brother-in-law, John Martin. He is survived by his sister and caretaker, Felicitie Davis and husband Brad, stepmother, Artrie Passman, sisters Tracie Pierce and husband Ronnie, Jackie Morgan and husband Joseph, Pam Martin, Connie Albrado and husband Tommy, Julie Gibson, Missie Pierce and husband Larry, and a brother, Scott Passman and wife Deana, numerous nieces and nephews, and a daughter Katie who he loved with all of his heart. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Friendship Baptist Church, 62508 Friendship Church Road, Amite, La. from 10:00 AM until funeral services at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in the Friendship Cemetery. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Brandon Phillips. Pallbearers will be: Jonathan Pierce, Bradley Davis, Zachary Davis, Russell Pierce, Clint Sands, Andre Chaney and Arthur (Slim) Holden. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
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Wednesday Night
Many local churches have prayer meeting and other scheduled events tonight.
Read the Bible Today
- January 14
- Mark 1-3
A Special Thought from Rev. Waylon Bailey
The First Words of the Day
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.
Waylon Bailey
The First Words of the Day
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.”
Stories Worth Telling
Rev. Waylon Bailey
April 30, 2020
Additional Scripture for Today
‘God Protects Those Who Seek Him For Safety’
1 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
Ps. 91:1-2 NIV
Don’t forget to pray for our country at noon today.
Anna Lee
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