Category: Devotional

Tuesday

So, my dear brothers and sisters,

be strong and immovable.

Always work enthusiastically for the Lord,

for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.

~1 Corinthians 15:58, NLT~

If you are on Facebook, you may want to check out the new page “Rachel 2 Rwanda” set up by Rev. Keith Rhodes.

Mrs. Helen Robertson continues to have a slow pace recovering from her broken hip.  Say a special prayer for the long-time owner of Helen’s Flower Shop on Camille St. in Amite.

Thankfulness: Day 27

Today, I’m thankful for rainy days when I can work inside and accomplish things I have on my “To Do” list.  They often become cooking days.  My family never complains about that!  I’m also thankful for the sunny days God sends our way.  He is God and knows what we need.

Baptist Press: Don’t miss reading the Hurricane Sandy recovery.

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Accomplish something special on this rainy day!

Anna Lee

Monday

“Put on the new self,

created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.”

~Ephesians 4:24 NIV~

Conner Corkern on Caring Bridge

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/connorcorkern

 Please continue to pray for Charles Houeye of Roseland.  He has been in North Oaks for some time now.

Thankfulness: Day 26

Today, I’m thankful for music.  I don’t have as wide a range of music appreciation as some people, but I do really enjoy a variety of music.  I like music that conveys a story.  Hymns and gospel music are my favorites.  I’m not the best musician, but my fingers and toes can’t help but tap out the beat.   I appreciate music that sets the mood for a sermon.  Thank musicians for their time and dedication to a talent God blessed them with.

Randy Carl Cutrer
(August 11, 1964 – November 24, 2012)

A resident of Kentwood, he died at 1:25 p.m. on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Ochsner Medical Center in Jefferson. He was born August 11, 1964 in Kentwood and was 48 years of age. He was a hard working boilermaker after being a dairy farmer most of his life. He served his community as a volunteer firefighter for 24 years. He loved fishing and hunting. He loved spending time with the grandchildren and they loved their Grampy Randy. Visitation at Spring Creek Baptist Church from 10 a.m. until memorial services at 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 29, 2012. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. He is survived by his wife, Allyce Bridges Cutrer, brother, David Cutrer and wife, Nola, sister, Pamela Smith and husband, Rusty, many loved nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, close friends, and Randy and Allyce’s adopted family, Michelle Forrest and her children, Brock Forrest and wife, Heather and Brianne Forrest, The lights of his life, his adopted grandchildren, Brianne’s daughter, Abigayle Forrest and Brock’s sons, Jaxon and Madox Forrest. Preceded in death by his parents, Vernon Cutrer and Mae Kliesch Cutrer, brother, Michael Cutrer, and close friend, Keith Forrest. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

The missions time at church last night was a continuation of our Sunday School lesson.  Only God could make things like that happen.  Spend some time today praying for those who are sharing God’s word and for those who are still seeking to know Him.

Anna Lee

Thanksgiving

I’d like to share something I found on my computer this morning.

Thanksgiving Day Prayer

“Lord, so often times, as any other day
When we sit down to our meal and pray
We hurry along and make fast the blessing

Thanks, amen. Now please pass the dressing
We’re slaves to the olfactory overload
We must rush our prayer before the food gets cold
But Lord, I’d like to take a few minute more
To really give thanks to what I’m thankful for
For my family, my health, a nice soft bed
My friends, my freedom, a roof over my head
I’m thankful right now to be surrounded by those
Whose lives touch me more than they’ll ever possibly know
Thankful Lord, that You’ve blessed me beyond measure
Thankful that in my heart lives life’s greatest treasure
That You, dear Jesus, reside in that place
And I’m ever so grateful for Your unending grace
So please, heavenly Father, bless this food You’ve provided
And bless each and every person invited
Amen!” -Scott Wesemann
I’m headed to the kitchen.  I’ll try to get back to the computer after the company thins out some.
Blessed!
Anna Lee

Friday

“When people sin, you should forgive and comfort them,

so they won’t give up in despair.”

~2 Corinthians 2:7 CEV~

Mr. Bobby Lawson is back at home.  Pray for him and pray for his family.

Callie Jenkins Austin got a fantastic report yesterday – No more cancer!  Join Callie, her family, and her friends in thanking God.

Pray for the situation Israel is facing today.

The AWANA children at FBC, Kentwood collected 60 shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child.

The Third Thursday meeting at the cabin didn’t go as expected, but it was wonderful!  We are so thankful for many blessings!

Thankfulness: Day 16

I’m so thankful to be a part of the Third Thursday/Share Group meetings at the cabin.  What a blessing the meeting have been to David and me.  I’m so thankful to the many people who have been a part of this group.  We had three people for the first time last night, two who are relatively new, and others who have been a part for years.

Devotional: Our Daily Bread: Each Day

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Baptist Press News

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Count your blessings today.  I’m sure you’ll find you have been richly blessed.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

 “As for God, His way is perfect;

The word of the LORD is proven;

He is a shield to all who trust in Him.”

~Psalm 18:30, NKJV~

Robert Callihan

I am having a heart catherization in the morning at 7:30am in BR. I would appreciate everyone’s prayers Thanks

Operation Christmas Child

Shoeboxes are due at the church today.  Please leave them in the front stairwell.

Revival

Tonight is the last night of revival at FBC, Kentwood.  The service begins at 7:00.  Wendy Fowler will lead some children in singing for us tonight.  (The Singing Deacons for FBC, McComb were very good!)

Third Thursday

We will meet at the cabin tomorrow night at 6:30 for food, fellowship, a devotional, and music.  You are invited to join us.

Baptist Press always has some very good articles.

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Devotional by Holley Gerth: You Don’t Have to Do More

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Thankfulness: Day 14

I thank God for a husband and friends who love to garden.  We have eaten more fresh vegetables this year than ever before.  Of course, God is the real gardener.  He provides the soil, the sunshine, the rain, the seeds, and the right temperatures the vegetables need.  We have to be careful not to take too much credit.  I know it takes human work too, but it would all be useless without God doing His part.  Thank you, God for the wonderful crops you provided.  (I also like flowers.  God really has a “green thumb”!)

Do something special for others today.  

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Therefore, take up the full armor of God,

so that you will be able to resist in the evil day,

and having done everything, to stand firm.”

~Ephesians 6:13, NASB~

Please keep Betty Simpson in your prayers as she undergoes some medical tests.

Thankfulness: Day 13

I’m thankful I have a home to live in on a cool November morning.  I also have running water, electricity, a washer, a dryer, a water heater, a stove, a refrigerator, a freezer. a dish washer, and an inside bathroom.  When I think of all the people around the world who do not have these things, I am so thankful God blessed me with all of these creature comforts.  I’ve had it easy compared to many people!

Pray for families who are making plans to be together for the holiday next week.  Pray even more for families who cannot be together.  If you know of someone who does not have a family gathering to attend, invite them to join you and your family.  I venture to say to you be more blessed than them.

Devotional by Holley Gerth: Are you in the Guilt Cycle or the Grace Cycle?

Baptist Press

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Pray for someone who has a need today.  Then, do what you can to meet their need or take their mind off their need for a while.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“I sought the Lord,

and He heard me.”

Psalm 34:4a

Renee Deck is in a lot of pain, but still hoping to come home today.

Jones Family – What blessing they have to be thankful for!

http://gavincarrie.blogspot.com/

Baptist Press

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Thankfulness: Day 10

Today, I’m thankful for the education I received.  Most of my elementary years I had older ladies teaching me.  They did not have all the “bells and whistles”, but they knew what we needed to learn and worked every day to teach us.  I do not remember anyone who only taught school “half-heartedly”!  I learned the same from my high school and college teachers.

As a teacher, I tried to be equal to or better than my teachers.  I worked hard and expected my students to do the same.  I was always taught you get out of something what you put into in.  I tried to pass that philosophy on.  Hopefully, it worked!

Meet Holley Gerth, author of Heart to Heart with Holley

http://holleygerth.com/about/#comments

Thanking God for another day, a beautiful one!

Anna Lee 

Friday

“Now I know you are a man of God and the Lord’s word from your mouth is true.”

~1 Kings 17:24b, HCSB~

Thankfulness: Day 9

Today, I’m thankful for friends – childhood friends, co-workers, former teachers, former students, church friends, neighborhood friends, etc.  Each of you have a special place in my heart.  You help to make me who I am and are there for me when I “need a friend”.  I hope I have been as good of a friend to you as you have been to me.

 

Baptist Press News

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Ivy Ellis Day Jr.”Doodlebug”
(August 21, 1927 – November 8, 2012)

Ivy Ellis Day “Doodlebug”, Jr. 85, a resident of Zachary, LA and a native of Kentwood, LA, died at his home on Thursday, November 8, 2012. He was a retired employee of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, where he worked for over 25 years. Visitation will be at Charlet Funeral Home, Inc. on Friday, November 9, 2012 from 5pm until 8pm and then on Saturday, November 10, 2012 from 11am until funeral services at 12noon, conducted by Rev. Joe Day. Burial will be in the Azalea Rest Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mavis Allen Day; two sons: Dennis Wayne Day and Keith Howard Day Sr.; one sister, Lauree Phillips and her husband Adrian of Kentwood, LA; four brothers, Elvis Day of Kentwood; Carl Day and his wife Sybil of Wilson; Lynn Day and his wife Betty of Kentwood; and Grant Day of Kentwood; four grandchildren: Christi Comeaux, Dennis “Wayne” Day Jr. , Keith Day Jr., and Mandy Bourgeois; five great grandchildren: Collin Comeaux, Preston Comeaux, Matthew Day, Nathan Day, and Morgan Day. He is also survived by former daughters-in-law Linda Miller Day, Bobbie Day, and Patricia Battle. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maggie Cutrer Day and his father, Ivy Ellis Day Sr. Pallbearers will be Alvin Comeaux, Keith Day Jr. Dennis Wayne Day Jr., Lynn Day, Huey “Mann” Patin, Archie “Scooter” Day. Honorary pallbearers will be Archie T. Day, Dr. Foster Sanders, Maria Zepeda, Juana Zepeda, and Herman McKey. He was a veteran of the US Navy, where he served in World War II. He loved hunting, fishing, and especially farming. He was renowned for growing the best tomatoes in Zachary for over 50 years.

 Heart to Heart with Holley: A Letter to My Teenage Self

 

Revival at FBC, Kentwood

  •  Special seminar on Saturday at 9 A.M.
  • Sunday School – Adults taught by Rev. and Mrs. Wade Adkins
  • Sunday Services @ 10:30 and 7 P.M.
    • Covered Dish Lunch after morning service
  • Monday – Wednesday
    • Special Bible Study @ 6 P.M.
    • Revival Service @ 7 P.M.

Have a great fall day!

Anna Lee 

 

Thursday

“Whatever you do,

work at it with all your heart,

as though you were working for the Lord and not for people.”

~Colossians 3:23 TEV~

Pray for Cali Austin as she has surgery tomorrow.  Pray her chemo worked to make this surgery more effective.

Update on Jadon

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/2012/11/a-few-new-things.html?spref=fb

Pray for Renee Deck as she has another surgery this morning.  Also, pray for a quick and complete healing.

Mrs. Barbara Bauch had surgery Monday, but is now home and progressing well.

Mrs. Mary Womack is in North Oaks.  Please pray for her.

Mr. Bobby Lawson is in the VA hospital in Jackson.  Add him to your prayer list.

Pray for those from our area who are helping with Disaster Relief in the northeast.  Pray they will let God “glow” through them.

Thanksgiving: Day 8

Today, I am thankful God allowed me to be born into my family where I was loved, guided, and cared for each and every day.  I’m thankful for the role the extended family played in my life.  During the past year, I have enjoyed helping to care of my daddy (who is still very independent) and learning more about his life.  I appreciated his simple ways of saying he appreciates what I do for him.  We have been close for many years, but we are closer now.  I think of this relationship as a great blessing!

Baptist Press

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Heart to Heart with Holley – You’re more than your bad days!

           http://holleygerth.com/youre-more-than-your-hard-days/#comments

Enjoy this beautiful day from God.

Anna Lee