A Scripture for Today

“But you, O Lord, are a God of compassion and mercy, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.” Psalm 86:15

Prayer Focus

Pray for safety and comfort as we begin another day of extremely hot weather.

Read the Bible in 2026

• August 18
• II Chronicles 25-27

Obituary

Jennifer Marie Kaltenbaugh

Jan 5, 1989 — Aug 15, 2026

Holden, LA

A resident of Holden, LA, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at The Butterfly Wing of Baton Rouge Hospice. She was born January 5, 1989 in New Orleans, LA and was 37 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Savanna Kaltenbaugh; mother, Lori Newman; sister, Theresa Landrum and husband, William; brother, Robert Kaltenbaugh and wife, Alayna; grandmothers, Louise Kaltenbaugh and Betty Durr; nieces and nephews, Tyler Landrum, Lauren Landrum, Kelsey Kaltenbaugh, and Aiden Kaltenbaugh; and numerous aunts and uncles. Preceded in death by her father, Robert Kaltenbaugh; step-father, Donnie Newman; and grandfathers, Glenn Kaltenbaugh and Melvin Durr. A memorial service will be held at Theresa Landrum’s Home, 3258 Hwy 1045, Amite, LA at 1:00PM on Saturday, September 5, 2026. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Baptist Press

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Baptist Disaster Relief teams to the rescue.

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Devotional Thought

Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. Romans 12:6-8 ESV

Use your time and talents as God guides you.

Anna Lee