Category: Devotional

Sunday

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel,

for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes,

to the Jew first and also to the Greek.”

~Romans 1:16, NASB~

 

Debi Luce, a former student who is now a teacher in Mississippi, had heart issues and wound up with a stent.  Pray for her as she goes home and returns to her daily routine.

Jerry East is improving and my get to move to step-down today or tomorrow.  Pray for him as he continues to improve following a heart attack.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Always an Upgrade” – http://odb.org/

Have a great Lord’s Day.  “Clothing ourselves with Jesus’ attitudes and actions shows His presence in our lives.”

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Faithful love and truth will join together;

righteousness and peace will embrace.

Truth will spring up from the earth,

and righteousness will look down from heaven.”

~Psalm 85:10-11, HCSB~

Pray that “Connected” at FBC, Kentwood today will be effective in training women to improve missions and missions organizations within their churches.

Anthony “Bud” Taylor Distefano
(May 29, 1932 – August 16, 2013)

A resident of Roseland, he died at 12:15 a.m. on Friday, August 16, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was born May 29, 1932 in Roseland and was 81 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marie Distefano, Roseland; 5 children, Lisa Davis and husband, Lyndon Earl, Amite, James Kelly Distefano, Roseland, Kenneth Wayne Distefano and wife, Angela, Ponchatoula, Linda Baughman and husband, Ricky, Columbia, MS and Jeffery Taylor Distefano, Roseland; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Michael Kelly Distefano, Sr., and Marie Easley Distefano; a brother, Michael Kelly Distefano, Jr. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on Monday and from 8 a.m. until 9:40 a.m. on Tuesday. Religious Services at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2013. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.Devotional – Our Daily Bread –

Baptist Press – Egypt’s Christians suffer amid deadly crackdown on opposition: Baptist church among 14 hit in Minya –http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=40916

Baptist Press – CALL TO PRAYER: For persecuted believers– http://www.bpnews.net/BPFirstPerson.asp?ID=40923

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Slack Tide” – http://odb.org/

Have a wonderful day.  Be sure to spent part of the day in preparing for the Lord’s Day.

Anna Lee

Friday

“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh.

Is there anything too hard for Me?”

~Jeremiah 32:27~

 

Teddi Kay and Tobi Klaire Titus will be born about noon today.  Keep the family in your prayers today and in the coming days.

Wayne McNabb’s foot surgery went well.  Pray he is patient during the healing process.

Please continue to pray for Jerry East.  He had a heart attack while in OK and is hospitalized there.

Please check Prayers for Eli on Facebook.  You’ll know how to pray after reading a few posts.

Pray for Jennifer Pittman, Tyrone Harrell, and Lynn Huff, as well as their families.

Susan Denise Stewart
(December 21, 1965 – August 14, 2013)

A resident of Amite, died at 10:20AM on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born December 21, 1965 in Independence and was 47 years of age. She worked as a floor supervisor at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center. Survived by husband, Timmy Stewart, Sr., Amite; son, T.J. Stewart, Jr. and wife, Krystina, Amite; 3 grandchildren, Jayda Marie Stewart, Gage Allen Stewart and Mya Leigh Stewart; parents, Willie and Margaret Rhodus, Roseland; 2 brothers, Michael Carter and wife, Cheryl, Amite, and Willie Rhodus, Jr. and fiancé, Renee Hutchins, Roseland; 2 sisters, Melinda Stewart and husband, Zack, Roseland and Melissa Granger and husband, Edward, Kentwood; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by grandparents, Kirk and Edith McKee, sister, Shelia Carter; nephew, Wesley Carter and 2 uncles, Marvin and Joe McKee. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., Friday, August 16, 2013, and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 1:00 PM Saturday, August 17, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Mike Foster and Rev. Bob Simpson. Interment Natalbany Cemetery, Independence.

 Last night at the Third Thursday meeting we had people from nine different churches.  It’s a good feeling to see friends, some old and some new, fellowshipping and singing together.  Even though people were from different churches, we all serve the same God!  I’m already looking forward to the next meeting.

 Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Contained, But Not Extinguished” – http://odb.org/ 

Missions – Kids on Mission Pray – http://kidsonmission.org/prayer/

Pray for the final preparations for Connect, the WMU training meeting at Kentwood tomorrow.

Missions – Today would be a good day to bag up some shoes you no longer wear that could be useful to someone else.  If you deliver them to FBC, Kentwood, I will get them to Re-Store in Amite.  Let’s pray this business will meet both physical and spiritual needs.

I feel so blessed today.  I hope you do too!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere,

lifting up holy hands,

without wrath and doubting.”

~1 Timothy 2:8~

 

Pray for Jimmy Schwartz and for Ruby as she is his caregiver.

Betty Taylor’s mom, Ruby Ziggler, is now at Magnolia.  Pray for her and for her family as they help care for her.

Ann and Lynn Huff are back at home.  Pray both of them have improving health conditions.

Continue to pray for Robbie Lynn C.  Kirby as she works to overcome her health issues.

Pray for Tedd and Kayla Titus.  Their families will welcome twin daughters tomorrow.

Pray for the homebound and their caregivers.  You can add specific names today.

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Inspirational – Billy Graham Evangelistic Association – Decision Magazine – “Pitching the Gospel” – http://www.billygraham.org/articlepage.asp?articleid=9556&BA=2938&QR=120&utm_source=DecDevo8.14.13&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=DecisionDevotional

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – The Anchor of our Hope – http://odb.org/

Don’t forget the Third Thursday Meeting at the cabin.  Call me for more information or directions.  David and I are looking forward to another great night featuring James Rimes and Andy Taylor leading our worship.  God has blessed us so much!

Thanking God for the rain we received yesterday,

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday Morning

“It shall come to pass that before they call, I will answer;

And while they are still speaking, I will hear.”

~Isaiah 65:24~

Thank you for participating in the guided prayer I posted yesterday.  Sometimes, you need to add the names and situations I am not aware of or cannot post on The Prayer Link.

Pray for Wayne McNabb as he has foot surgery tomorrow.  Pray his diabetes does not complicate the procedure or lengthen the healing time.

Pray for Kathy Jo Thompson, of Folsom,  who is having problems that seem to indicate a brain tumor.   She will bee going to a hospital for testing.  She asks for prayer as she undergoes test and for her parents.

Rufus Williams will not have his heart procedure tomorrow, on the 28th.  Please pray for him and his family as they wait.

I have a request for school uniforms.  Re-Store, in Amite, has a number of requests for school uniforms.  If you have any, please take them to the store which is next to Cooper’s Bakers in Amite or bring them to me at home or at church.  I will be glad to deliver them for you.  Please note that Re-Store is closed Monday, Thursday, and at lunch.  They are open Tues., Wed., & Fri. from 9::30-11:30 or from 12:30-2:00.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Joy of Disappointment” – http://odb.org/

     I know that has happened to me.  We always need to remember that God is in control and sees the whole picture.  As a matter of fact, He                plans it that way.

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Look as the rain as a positive thing in our lives today.  God sent it to us!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“For we are God’s masterpiece.

He has created us anew in Christ Jesus,

so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”

~Ephesians 2:10NLT~

 

Today, I’m going give you an outline for guided prayer.  I hope this will be meaningful to you.   First, I want you to read this devotional on prayer.  

http://www.fishthe.net/prayer/devotional.htmlPray for someone who is hospitalized.

Now, read a line and pray for the person or persons who come to mind.  Then, move on to the next suggestion for prayer.

  • Thank God for what He has done for you.
  • Thank God for your salvation (if you know Him).
  • Thank God for those in your household who know Him.
  • Thank God for the opportunity to worship without fear of prosecution.
  • Thank God for Christian friends.
  • Thank God for Christian family members.
  • Thank God for Christian neighbors.
  • Thank God for those who represent God’s love in your daily world.
  • Thank God for listening to your prayers.
  • Pray for someone in a nursing home.
  • Pray for someone in rehabilitation.
  • Pray for someone who is hurting emotionally.
  • Pray for someone who has lost a loved on recently.
  • Pray for a member of a church staff.
  • Pray for someone who is homebound
  • Pray for someone who needs to choose a church home.
  • Pray for someone who needs follow God.
  • Pray for a Sunday School teacher.
  • Pray for a school teacher.
  • Pray for an elementary student.
  • Pray for a middle school student.
  • Pray for a high school student.
  • Pray for a college student.
  • Pray for a newly married couple.
  • Pray for a couple with a troubled marriage.
  • Pray for a couple with a long marriage.
  • Pray for a single parent.
  • Pray for a child who has health issues.
  • Pray for a child who is physical disabilities.
  • Pray for parents of a disabled child.
  • Pray for someone who lives far from family.
  • Pray for someone who is moving.
  • Pray for a woman considering abortion.
  • Pray for someone who is lonely.
  • Pray for someone who has no family.
  • Pray for someone who has lost all connections with family.
  • Pray for yourself to pray more often.
  • Ask God to help you be a better messenger of God’s love.
  • Ask God to help you be bold in sharing.
  • Ask God to help you be faithful in church attendance.
  • Ask God to help you see where He wants you to improve,
  • Ask God to help you be more faithful in prayer.
  • Ask God to guide you in each choice you make today.

I hope this prayer exercise helps you.  If you have a category that I should add, please feel free to send it to me as a contact message or a comment.  Thank you for your participation.  If you didn’t do it, go back and reread the devotional I suggested at the top of the page.

Anna Lee

 

 

Thursday

“Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor…

A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart.”

~Ecclesiastes 4:9,12b, NASB~

Sharon Martin asks us to pray for her dad, Earlo LaBauve as he has additional tests tomorrow at North Oaks.

From Bill and Velta Morris

Hi everyone,

Today I had a visit with my oncologist and received the results of the CT scan that I had yesterday.  The report was very good and showed the nodes were smaller and there were no new abnormal ones detected!  I give God all the glory.  I also had the infusion of Rituxin, the maintenance drug that I get each two months for a two-year period.

Thank you so much for your love and prayers.  Please continue them.  I am scheduled for another scan in February 2014!

Bill did really well with his cataract surgery two weeks ago; he will have the other eye done tomorrow.  Please remember him in prayer.

Blessings!

Velta

Rafe and Brandi Cutrer are going to take a break from therapy  after three weeks of daily trips to Covington.  Rafe inproved from his treatment.  Pray his continued therapy will also be effective.

Pray for Tyrone and Glenda Harrell.

Continue to pray for Linda Huckaby who is at home and recovering from a snake bite.

Mrs. Ruby Ziggler had a procedure to install screens to capture future blood clots.  Pray for this to be effective and for her to regain some strength.

Pray for the pastor of Williams’ Blvd. Baptist Church, the Upward director, and seven other members who will be traveling to Prague to help organize Upward for the Gypsy children.  Pray for their travel, their time there, and for all the children who will be positively touched through future Upward activities.

Scott Keith Fairburn
(April 9, 1965 – August 6, 2013)

Scott Keith Fairburn, age 48, a native and resident of Spring Creek Community, he died at 8:40 p.m., Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at his residence. Visitation at Spring Creek Baptist Church from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. until funeral services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 10, 2013 conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Interment in Spring Creek Cemetery. He is survived by his two daughters, Chelsey Brooke Fairburn and Lana Michelle Fairburn of Spring Creek Community; mother, Carol Crawford Fairburn of Spring Creek Community; two brothers, Darren Fairburn and wife, Sharon, of Osyka, MS and Steve Fairburn of Spring Creek Community; nephews, Jake Fairburn and wife, Rebeka of Denham Springs, Darren Blake and Ryan Scott Fairburn of Osyka, MS; nieces, Kari Fairburn Stout and husband, Tyler, of Birmingham, AL and Rachel Booty of Kentwood; great-niece, Piper; and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by his father, Gerald Thomas Fairburn; paternal grandparents, Woodard and Ozell Gill Fairburn; and maternal grandparents, George and Flora McDaniel Crawford. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

David Scott Simpson
(November 25, 1971 – August 7, 2013) 

A resident of Amite, he died on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at his residence. He was born November 25, 1971 in Kentwood and was 41 years of age. He was a die hard Dale Earnhart and Hank Williams, Jr. fan. He is survived by his 3 daughters, Amber Lynn Simpson, Kentwood, Kaitlyn Cheyenne Simpson, Kentwood and Santanna Leigh-Ann Riley, St. Francisville; parents, Gerald “Jerry” Simpson, Summit, MS and Sally “Toye” Simpson, Kentwood; grandfather, C. J. Prine, Central; 2 sisters, Kristie McClendon and husband, Jamie, Bogue Chitto, MS and Brandi Bowen and husband, Cody; nephew, Colton McClendon, Bogue Chitto, MS; 2 nieces, Brooke Bowen, Summit, MS and Danika McClendon, Bogue Chitto, MS; 3 aunts, Charleen Simpson and husband, Buster, Tina Prine, and Debbie Prevost; 7 cousins, Dawn Booty, Chris Prine, Steven Snow, Karyn Prevost, Kevin and Keith Simpson and Kim Roberts; special cousins, C. J. Simpson and Greg Chapman. Preceded in death by grandparents, Thomas Earl and Mary Simpson and Sally Slaven Bates; aunt and uncle, Donnie and Frances Simpson; 3 cousins, Theresa Simpson, Clayton Simpson and Geralynn Prevost. Visitation at Tangipahoa Baptist Church from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday and from 11 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 10, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Greg Stewart. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Daily Devotional – InTouch Ministries – Jesus, the Healer –  http://www.intouch.org/magazine/daily-devotion

Thanks so much for checking in on this site and for PRAYING!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Jesus said to them,

‘I am the bread of life;

he who comes to Me will not hunger,

and he who believes in Me will never thirst.’”

~John 6:35, NASB~

Sylvia Wilson Day

I will be having surgery later today to repair the rotator cuff in my left shoulder. The right side is also torn and I plan to have it fixed at a later date. I would appreciate your prayers!

Rufus Williams will have two more stents in his heart Thursday at the Heart Hospital in Lacombe.  Please pray for him and his family during this time.

Facebook Pages

  • Prayers for Eli
  • The Adventures of Connor Man

Phyllis Barber Parnell
(September 25, 1943 – August 6, 2013)

A resident of Greensburg, she died at 12:35 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at her residence. She was born September 25, 1943 in Richmond, VA and was 69 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Terry Taylor and her husband, James Al Taylor, Greensburg; son, Robert Gayle and his wife, Torri, Villa Rica, GA; 9 grandchildren, Connie O’Hern, James Taylor, Jr., Jessica Rogers, Brittany Gayle, Joshua Gayle, Alexis Gayle, Shana Nelson, Devin Matlock and Joseph Hilton; 3 great-grandchildren, Wyatt Matlock, Ethan Matlock and Salem Nelson. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Eleanor Barber. The family would like to thank Community Care Hospice for their excellent care. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

One Minute Daily Devotional – A Short Sighted View Of Success – http://rightfromtheheart.org/devo/2947

Baptist Press – BPNews.net 

Ladies who wish to help with “Connected”, please meet at the church at 4:00 today.

Be careful in the heat today. 

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

“I am the way and the truth and the life.

No one comes to the Father except through me.”

~John 14:6 NIV~

Betty Taylor’s mom, Mrs. Ruby Ziggler, was stabilized, but weak last night.  Keep praying for her and her family.

Austin Rose will begin a new round of treatment today.  Since this is a new drug, the family asks for special prayers about possible side effects. They also know that with God’s help, anything is possible.

Jadon’s Story

Through my eyes!!!

Through my eyes the world is a happy place. I smile when I hear the birds and laugh when the wind blows through my hair.
Through my eyes I never meet a stranger and I see the best in every person. I see everyone equally no matter what you have or what you don’t have. None of this matters through my eyes.
Through my eyes I see forgiveness. I’ve had nurses stick me one minute and then I play and hug them the next.
Through my eyes I want to be just like my peers. I will follow and try to do everything you do. So just be patient I’m learning more from you than you know.
Through my eyes I have the best brother in the world. I want to be with him and do everything he does. I don’t understand when I can’t do some things he does but mom says I will when I get his age.
Through my eyes I see the importance of smiling and making others smile. I have the best personality and will do anything to get your attention and make you smile. I don’t understand why some people choose to ignore me but just maybe I planted a seed in their heart.
Through my eyes I love Jesus and I love reading and talking about God before I go to bed. My mom tells me all the time that the world would be a better place if everyone could just see a piece of the world through my eyes. So that is my goal.
I hope that everyone can see a piece of this world through my eyes.
Mark 10:15- I tell you truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.
Michell Sellers lost her step-dad, Newman Bond, to cancer.  Please pray for the family.
Daily Devotional – The Upper Room – “Attitide” – http://devotional.upperroom.org/devotionals/2013-08-06
Keep praying.  You prayers are so helpful to others.
Anna Lee

Monday

“Rejoice always,

pray without ceasing,

in everything give thanks;

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

~1Thessalonians 5:16-18~

Linda Huckaby is improving and was moved to a regular room at the hospital in McComb.  Keep praying for her as she recovers from a bite on the foot by a copperhead snake.

Continue to pray for Mrs. Ruby Ziggler, Betty Taylor’s mother, who is dealing with blood clots.  She is also hospitalized in McComb.

 

“Going Home” and “Amazing Grace” from Daddy’s graveside service, 8/3/13.

 

Joe J. Schillage, Sr.
(March 28, 1922 – August 3, 2013)

A resident of Amite, he died at 10:18 p.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was born March 28, 1922 in Amite and was 91 years of age. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Anne Catalanotto Schillage, Amite; daughter, Kathy Faison, Amite; son, Joseph J. Schillage, Jr., Marrero; 3 grandchildren, Chris Faison, Cristie Kent and Julie Schillage; 2 great-grandchildren, Cole and C. J. Faison; 3 sisters, Mary, Metairie, Theresa, Independence and Rose, Hammond. Preceded in death by parents, Angelo and Catherine Schillage; brother, Frank Schillage. Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2013. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment Colonial Mausoleum, Independence. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Daily Devotional – The Upper Room – “Hope’s Reward” – http://devotional.upperroom.org/devotionals/2013-08-05

 

Thanks so much for praying.  I know your prayers helped me through Daddy’s death.  You do the same for many others.

Anna Lee