Good Morning. Let’s make today a great day/week for others. That means we might have to be purposeful to plan to do just that and not just expect it to happen.
Read the Bible Every Day
November 25
Ezekiel 28:1-30:8
Psalm 131:1-132:5
Proverbs 28:15-18
I Peter 1:22-2:17
OCC – Last Day for Drop-Off Locations
This morning, all drop off locations will be available for the final time in 2024. We will be available from 8:00-10:00 at FBC, Kentwood. Then, our last donations will be taken to Hammond, our collection center. When all of today’s boxes are taken to the collection centers, they are loaded on 18-wheelers for a ride to Dallas to one of eight processing centers. There, the boxes will have liquids and other non-shippables removed and boxes taped closed. The next step is to travel by boats, airplanes, trucks, cars, carts, hoseback, camelback, and or human backs, etc, to the next destination which has already been determined.
Each site knows when their boxes are to arrive and how many they will receive. A party has been planned and specific children have been invited. That determines which boxes go to which locations.
The children sing, listen to Bible stories, have light refreshments, etc. THEN, THEY ARE ALL GIVEN A BOX TO HOLD UNTIL EVERYONE GETS A BOX.
All the boxes are opened at the same time. Bibles and booklets in the local language are also distributed. The older children are invited to return for a series of Bible stories/lessons similar to Sunday School or VBS. That’s where a trained worker shares lessons about Jesus!
Each shoebox will impact an average of eight people! That means if you ship 100 shoeboxes, eight hundred people will hear about Jesus, have an opportunity to be saved, and then learn about having Jesus live in their hearts on a daily basis, just like in our lives.
That last paragraph is why shoeboxes are so important to me! The items we put in the shoeboxes are good, but having Jesus in their hearts is the greatest!
Prayer Focus
Let’s pray for the shoeboxes as they leave our area and make the journey to the children.
Announcement
FBC, Kentwood will not have church Wednesday night so families can be together. I do not know of scheduling plans for other churches. Be sure to check with your church about mid-week services.
OBITUARY
Willis Wendell Cox
September 16, 1940 – November 24, 2024
Willis Wendall Cox, 84, of Amite, passed from this life peacefully surrounded by his family, at St. Tammany Parish Hospital on November 24, 2024. Known as “Billy” to many. He was a man who believed in having a hard work ethic, integrity. He had a profound love and devotion to his family and faith. His loyalty to the LSU Tigers was unmatched. As such, he spent his final hours listening to his beloved Tigers claim a final victory for him. He was born September 16, 1940. Mr. Cox worked his entire life driving barges down the mighty Mississippi serving as deckhand, pilot, and ultimately captain before his retirement in 2001. Following his retirement, he traveled across the country in his motorcoach alongside his loving wife, Nelda. He visited many beautiful places but none so cherished as his lifelong residence. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Nelda Faye Grace Cox; two sisters, Joann Cox and Mary Joyce McAdams; daughter, Tonya Ainsworth Currier; Son and daughter-in-law, Edward Dwayne Ainsworth and Darlene; Son and daughter-in-law James Scott Ainsworth, and Peggy. Known as Pappy and Paw Paw, he is also survived by his 6 grandchildren Melissa Brooke Simon (Jeremiah), James “Scoot” Scott Ainsworth, Jr., Willis Edward Ainsworth (Tricia), Jessica Ainsworth Bennett (David), Charley Katherine Currier DeBlanc (Chris), and Samuel Trey Currier; 12 great grandchildren, Hunter and Beaux Simon; Camden and Sawyer Ainsworth; Jordan, Jaclyn, and Jarrod Ainsworth; Savannah, Mackenzie, and David Bennett; Judah and Gianna DeBlanc. He was preceded in death by his father, Willis Louis Cox; mother, Ozzie Walker Cox; and one brother, Truett Paul Cox; and brother-in-law, Ernest L. McAdams, Jr.; 2 great grandchildren Joliet and Kade Ainsworth. Friends will be received at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Interment will follow at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery, Amite, Louisiana. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the dedicated staff at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and St. Tammany Parish Hospital Hospice Team of Covington for their professionalism, support, and compassionate care provided to Willis and extended to his family during his final days.
At this time, there is no obituary for Brandon Hammons.
Good morning to all of you. I hope you are having a great beginning to this Lord’s Day and are planning to attend church so you can study and worship Him.
Thankfulness-Day 24
I am thankful for each person of all ages who attends church with me, with you, and in all the other churches.
Prayer Focus
Today, let’s pray for those who lead us as we study God’s Word and for all those who study and worship with us.
Read the Bible Every Day
November 24
Ezzekiel 26:7-27:36
Psalm 130:1-8
Proverbs 28:12-14
I Peter 1:1-21
Operation Christmas Child
We only have two more days to collect shoeboxes from other churches.
Sunday -4:00-6:00
Monday – 8:00-10:00
From the drop-off churches, the shoeboxes will travel to their next location (Hammond for us) where they will be unloaded and then loaded into an 18-wheeler that will leave today to transport them to Dallas. There, they will be unloaded and prepared for shipping. Boxes will be counted and grouped before being sent on to their final destination where adults are trained and prepared to teach lessons about Jesus.
Isn’t it amazing? Those small boxes carry lots of love from us and also the love of God for them to experience. I am so blessed to have a part in this process.
The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Psalm 23:1-3 NIV
Prayer Focus
If you are a person who completed your work week yesterday, be thankful. You probably have Saturday and Sunday off. If you must still work today, be thankful that you have a job. Work well today. Work and earn your pay. Serve the Lord on His day!
Thankfulness
Today, I am thankful to do many things. I had a dear friend, Mrs. Anniebel Harrell, who told me that even though she could not do so many of the things she had gladly done for many years as she took care of her family, her yard, and her house, she could and did do something that was of great importance. She could PRAY! If I ever get limited like that and forget to be thankful, please, remind me! I hope I can still pray for my family, my church, my friends, etc.
Today is Day 23. What are you thankful for?
Operation Christmas Child
We only had one church to deliver shoeboxes yesterday, but we are thankful for them. Their boxes are in cartons and ready to place in the trailer Monday. That’s when we turn in the remailing shoeboxes for 2024.
Schedule for last days:
Saturday 10:00-Noon
Sunday 4:00-6:00
Monday. 8:00-10:00
(We have already sent a trailer load of cartons of boxes to Hammond. We always make two trips, with the second one being Monday Hopefully, it you are bringing items Monday, you will come early because we will be working to fill the trailer and complete all the paperwork before taking everything to Hammond.)
I’m thankful for the extra items that were turned in as FILLER and have already included that filler with filler from our church. (No church names are written on the boxes.) If you haven’t brought your boxes yet, pack up your excess items in plastic bags for us to send in as FILLER. I have purple “FILLER” labels ready for your items. We will accept your FILLER as long as we are working.
The FILLER will be used by the processing center in Dallas to add to boxes they needed to remove something from, such as toothpaste, that is not allowed or if the box was too full. Sometimes we purchase items that are too big, like a doll. If the processing center cannot use your filler, they will pass it on to another location, such as a hospital playroom for children who are patients. They will gladly put it to use.
Read the Bible Today
November 23
Ezekiel 24:6-26:6
Psalm 129:1-8
Proverbs 28:9-11
James 5:1-20
Obituary
Ouida Parker Dykes
March 23, 1936 – November 21, 2024
Ouida’s Obituary
Ouida Fay Parker Dykes, age 88, of Kentwood went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 21, 2024. She was born on March 23, 1936 to Rev. H.C. and Eunice Parker in Crosby, Mississippi.
Ouida moved to the East Fork community as a teenager when her father was called to pastor East Fork Baptist Church. She often shared her memory of sitting on the porch of the parsonage and telling her sister, “yall can stay here if you want to, but I’m not!” Turns out, she never left. She graduated from Spring Creek High School. Ouida met Charles N. Dykes Sr. when he returned from his military service in Germany, and (by his recollection) promptly declared “I am going to marry him”. They were married and built a little yellow brick house in East Fork – just next to the church that she had planned to leave as soon as she was able. Together, they had three children, eight grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.
Ouida was the school secretary (also, nurse, teacher’s therapist, sippy stand money counter, substitute teacher scheduler, and many other roles) at Spring Creek Elementary for 30 years. She was known for her kind and caring spirit – she took care of people. She took care of her family as well. She cooked countless meals in the kitchen of the little yellow brick house – with only a couple of minor fires. She fed Charles, her children, her siblings, lots of pastors and their families, and the grandchildren. Mawmaw Ouida was known for “rolling out” a pan of biscuits, spooning the bacon grease on top of the fried eggs, chicken fried steak, chicken and dumplings, roast with rice and gravy, crawfish etouffee, and ALL the cakes and pies. She loved the Lord, and it was evident by the way she loved people – a life well lived.
The visitation will be 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Sunday, November 24, 2024 at East Fork Baptist Church, Kentwood. Visitation will continue at the church on Monday, November 25, 2024, 9:00 a.m. until funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Jay Avance officiating. The burial will be at East Fork Cemetery.
She is proceeded in death by her husband of 57 years, Charles N. Dykes Sr.; parents Rev. H.C. and Eunice Knight Parker, and stepmother Ruby Parker; sisters, Doris Cabler, Eloise Lambert, Betty Bankston; brothers, H.C. Parker Jr., Harold Parker, and Charles Parker.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her children Charlotte Alford (Tim), Mindy Klinger (Michael), Charles N. Dykes Jr. (Rachel); grandchildren Jesse Alford (Molly), Jeremy Alford (Whitney), Carrie Dunn (Joe), Kyle King (Nikki), Kady King, Caleb Dykes (Jordan), Nicholas Dykes (Kristie), Ethan Dykes; 14 great grandchildren; sister, Patricia Rushing; and loving caregivers, Carolyn Romero, and Barbara Brown.
Pallbearers will be Jesse Alford, Jeremy Alford, Kyle King, Caleb Dykes, Nicholas Dykes, Ethan Dykes, and Eli Alford.
Don’t forget your Sunday School Lesson.
We are finishing up our study of Acts today. You will also need to pick up new literature for next Sunday.
Let’s pray for shoeboxes as they are collected across the country today. Pray for the packer, all those whose hands the shoeboxes go through, and for the recipient. We had a good day at the drop-off location at Kentwood yesterday. Pray for more shoeboxes to be delivered to us today and to many other locations. Thank God for the volunteers who have served in our drop-off center each.
Schedule for Drop-Off at FBC Kentwood
Today – 2-4 P.M.
Saturday – 10-12 Noon
Sunday 4-6 P.M.
Monday- 8-10 A.M.
Read the Bible Every Day
November 22
Ezekiel 23:1-24:5
Psalm 128:1-6
Proverbs 28:6-8
James 3:13-4:17
THANKFULNESS – Day 22
Today, I am thankful for pastors and volunteers from each church who deliver boxes to drop-off locations. Help me pray for those who serve in this important role for churches.
Scripture for Sunday’s Lesson
Acts 27:31-44
As you study, pray for your teacher and all the other teachers.
The blind and the lame came to him in the Temple, and he healed them. The leading priests and the teachers of religious law saw these wonderful miracles and heard even the children in the Temple shouting, “Praise God for the Son of David.”
Today, I am thankful for those who purchase items for the schoboxes. They vary from individuals to families to classes. I am thnkful to each one.
OCC
We are thankful for those who come to help us move shoeboxes from cars to the building, pack them into the cartons, number them, and organize them for storage until they are moved into a trailer. Yesterday afternoon, we added a new thankfulness. Our men worked on a new church van and a new and larger church trailer to get a hitch installed so they can be used today. Then, they placed 57 large carton into the trailer and placing them “just right” for their next move to a conveyor belt in Hammond today. Thank you, men!
Today we will be collecting in the church fellowship hall from 10-12. All shoebox packers are invited to come during that time.
Prayer Focus for Today
Pray for cartons of shoeboxes as they make the journey to the collection site from various drop-off sites. May God watch over the drivers, vehicles, trailers, cartons, and individual boxes that have been filled.
Thank God for the churches, contributors, shoppers, packers, and delivers. Many people are involved in the wonderful and organized process. Thank God for each one.
As we get some cooler days, let’s pray for people whose homes are not warm in the winter. Pray they will find a way to improve their conditions. Pray we will be fast to help anyone who needs some help.
Be sure to scroll down into the black section and read some of those recent articles too.
OCC Collection Week
We had two OCC area leaders visit yesterday. No area churches came to drop-off their boxes. Today, Wednesday, we will be waiting from 4-6 P.M. for churches to bring shoeboxes.
I am thankful for the dedicated volunteers who gave of their time to wait for more boxes. I think they fit the description of someone who is “is available”.
CORRECTION
The papes hanging on doors at the church has the wrong time for Monday. We will follow our usual schedule and work from 8-10. The Samaritan’s Purse website is correct. If you are waiting until Monday to turn in your boxes, please bring them to us from 8-10 A.M. Our boxes will join with thousands of other boxes for the ride to Dallas for the processing center.
Death
With sadness, I report that Brandon Hammons passed away yesterday. Pray for Brandon’s parents, wife, and three daughters, as well as his brother. An obituary is not available yet.
The rain is almost over for the night and the temperatures will drop for the next few nights. I’m thankful the weather changes all during the year and that God uses the weather as one way to show us His faithfulness. Thank Him for that today.
Obituaries
Donald “Buck” Addison
June 3, 1934 – November 16, 2024
Donald “Buck” Addison, 90, of Sweetwater, gained his heavenly wings on Saturday, November 16, 2024, peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
Buck was born on June 3, 1934 to Floyd and Gladys Chambers Addison. A graduate of Independence High School, where he excelled as both a baseball and football, demonstrating the determination and spirit that defined his life.
He served his country with honor in the U.S. Army, where he was stationed overseas in Stuttgart, Germany. After his active duty, Buck continued to protect and serve through the Army Reserves.
Following his military career, Buck spent majority of his career being a long distance truck driver, spending countless hours on the road to provide for his family. At home, his time was dedicated to his true passions—teaching his children and grandchildren how to work on tractors, play baseball, and embrace life’s lessons with humor and resilience. Whether hunting, fishing, or sharing playful banter with Betty, Buck cherished the simple joys of life surrounded by the people he loved most.
Buck is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Gladys Chambers Addison; his brothers, Lloyd Addison, PI Addison, Tom Addison, and Darryl Addison.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Betty Wood Addison; his children, Moody Addison (Ann), Wanda Miley (Wendell), and Byron Addison (Shanda); his grandchildren, Aaron Miley (Jennifer), Russ Addison (Suzzette), Wade Miley (Katy), Chas Addison, Cody Addison (Jacey), and Daniel Addison; and his greatest pride and joy, his great-grandchildren, Jeb Miley, Emma Addison, Ellie K Addison, Adley Miley, Trace “Gibby” Miley, and the soon-to-be-born Gracie Addison.
To know Buck was to love Buck. A man with a heart as big as his smile, Buck was truly one of a kind. His quick wit, sense of humor, and unwavering integrity left an unforgettable impression on all who met him. Whether it was his extraordinary athleticism, his knack for farming and fixing anything, or his boundless love for his family, Buck lived life with a greatness that inspired everyone around him.
To his grandsons, he was a superhero, teaching them how to work the land, throw a perfect curveball, and live with purpose and pride. He wore many titles throughout his life—son, husband, uncle, and dad—but none as dear to him as “Pawpaw.”
Buck had a unique gift for bringing joy to every room and leaving every person better for knowing him. His legacy of love, strength, and laughter will continue to live on through his family, who honor his memory by carrying forward his values and sharing his stories.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the caregivers and hospice nurses who brought comfort to Buck in his final days, as well as the friends and family who supported him with love and care. Above all, we thank our mighty God for blessing him with 90 incredible years of his presence in our lives.
Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:00PM until 8:00PM on Friday and at Oak Grove Church of Christ, Independence, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Services conducted by Bro. Dale Ziebarth. Interment Loranger Cemetery, Loranger, LA.
He was a man we’ll never forget and a Pawpaw we’ll always treasure. His legacy will not be measured by years but by the love and laughter he brought to all who knew him. Thank you, Buck, for showing us what it truly means to live and love.
“Well done, good and faithful servant… Enter into the joy of your Lord.” – Matthew 25:23 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” -2 Timothy 4:7
Horace Lysander Ensign, Sr.
July 6, 1932 – November 15, 2024
Horace L. Ensign, Sr. , a longtime resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA.
Born on July 6, 1932 in Roseland, LA. He was 92 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Dorchelle Ensign; sons, Greg Ensign, Kevin Ensign, and Tim Ensign and wife, Teresa; Numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Theresa Myrl Ensign; parents, Edwin and Mae Ensign; son, Horace L. Ensign, Jr.; brothers, J.D. Ensign and Edwin Ensign, Jr.; sisters, Claribel Strode and Ruby Sands.
Horace proudly served his country as a 20-year Air Force Veteran. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, always willing to lend a helping hand when he could.
He was a kind and caring man who accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Services conducted by Bro. Mike Starkey. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Patricia Daigle “Patsy” Terrell
June 30, 1941 – November 16, 2024
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at The Lodge at Tangi Pines in Amite, LA. She was born June 30, 1941 in Breaux Bridge, LA and was 83 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Paul W. Terrell; 3 children, Lori Stillwell (Adam), John Terrell (Keenan), and Madeline Ricks (Bennie); 6 grandchildren, Mallori Stillwell, Carrie Ricks, Joshua Ricks, Walter Forsythe, Marian Forsythe, and Kolbe Forsythe; sister-in-law, Pam Daigle. Preceded in death by her father, Paul Daigle; mother, Edith Daigle; brother, Alfred Daigle; and family friend, Rickey Lapine, Sr. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 8:30AM until 10:30AM with Funeral Mass at St. Helena Catholic Church at 11:00AM on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Services conducted by Fr. Reuben Dykes. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Pearline Tarver Smith
January 20, 1928 – November 17, 2024
“Forever and evermore”, surrounded by her only granddaughter, Rachel, and oldest great-grandson, Owen, Pearline Smith peacefully went into the arms of Jesus on Sunday morning, November 17, 2024. Pearline grew up in the town of Kentwood and spent most of her 96 years there. She spent her youth being a wife and a mother and later decided after her kids were grown to become a nurse. She completed the program and began working at Hood’s Hospital at the age of 49. Her favorite shift was 2-10pm so that she would have time to help her daughter with her small children and house chores during the day. She retired at the age of 69. She was a hard worker by nature, always giving her all in whatever it would be. She always put others first. Her smile was contagious and could light up a room. She loved to laugh. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her world. She is survived by her granddaughter, Rachel Fedele Spitale and husband, Matt Spitale; 8 great-grandchildren, Owen, Isabella, Noah, Alyssa, Lyla, Joni Claire, Bear, and Gatlin Spitale. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvie Smith; son, George Bryant; James Tarver whom she raised as a son; daughter, Bernice Fedele and husband, Dominick; grandson, Don Fedele; parents, Marcus Zeno and Minerva Cummins Tarver; 9 siblings, Louella Morgan, Christine Brooks, Ida Mae Rhodus, Glady Simmons, Leon “TJ” Tarver, Percy Tarver, Curtis Tarver, Clarence Tarver and George Tarver. The family would like to thank Ponchatoula Community Care and Passages Hospice for all of their care and love shown to their “Pearl” in her elder years. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 10:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Services conducted by Rev. David Cutrer. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Prayer Focus for Today
Today, let’s pray for all the drop-off locations and all the churches involved in the collection of shoeboxes that will be delivered in the coming year. FBC, Kentwood collected 906 shoeboxes yesterday. That was our big day for the week! We will collect seven more days and make two deliveries to the next site where the boxes will be packed in big trailers for the next leg of their journey. Today, our collection time is 2-4 P.M. Our time varies to make it easy for all the area churches to drop-off their boxes.
Special thanks to the churches and individuals who helped in any way to get the boxes packed and delivered to us. We had some new churches to make their delivery to us yesterday. In talking to them, I learned how interested the people are in the shoeboxes and expect them to continue next year with even more shoeboxes. Some churches faithfully come the first Monday to leave their boxes. They increase their number a little each year. May God richly bless the churches and the individual members who pack the boxes.
Read the Bible Today
November 19
Ezekiel 18:1-19:14
Psalm 125:1-5
Proverbs 47:25-27
James 1:1-21
Thankfulness – Day 19
Yesterday, I met another reader of TPL who recognized my name when I introduced myself to her. There are still many I do not know, but I appreciate each one of you and hope to meet you one day. Thanks each one of you who reads TPL. I hope it is beneficial to you and helps you with your prayer journey.
I am thankful for Kentwood, my home town for the last 45 years, It has grown on me since the first night I spent here and wondered if I had made the right decision. Kentwood allowed my family to make new friends, worship in a different church, and other things. What a blesssing to me and my family.
Read the Bible Every Day
November 18
Ezekiel 16:35-17:24
Psalm 124:1-8
Proverbs 27:23-24
Hebrews 13:1-25
Women and Girls on Missions had good meetings last night.
I am thankful we have this opportunity to learn and serve at church.
Operation Christmas Child
Today we begin out Dropoff Week, really eight days. We will be at the church to receive shoeboxes from others and to pack them in boxes to ship to a processing center. From there, the “Shoeboxes” will be send all around the world to boys and girls.
Be sure to check here, online at Samaritan’s purse, or with the church office to know when we will be working each day.I am so thankful for the spiritual impact of this ministry!
Today we will receive boxes from 10 A.M. to Noon in the fellowship hall.
Today, I am thankful for children. David and I both love children, so many of our friends are children. I hope you also love and appreciate the children in your life.
Prayer Focus
Let’s pray for each other as we worship in various churches.
Read the Bible Every Day
November 17
Ezekiel 14:12-16:34
Psalm 122:1-123:4
Proverbs 27:21-22
Hebrews 12:12-29
Sunday School Lesson – Acts 26
Shoeboxes
Complete packing, if not already done.
Drop-Off Week: Begins Monday
FBC, Kentwood will again serve as a drop-off location.
Each location has their own schedule, but all will be open two hours a day for the next eight days
Monday’s hours at FBC are 10:00-12 Noon.
The schedule for various locations is listed online on the Samaritan’s Purse site. I’ll try to remember to post our schedule daily.
When we have company, if we know in advance, we tend to work hard to make sure everything is as perfect as possible. As we think of our heavenly home, think of God preparing heaven for us. I know there is an old song about “Company’s Coming”. Thinking of preparations in heaven for me, I hope they are happy and sing this, or a similar song, as they work.
Cooler Temperatures
It’s below fifth again today. I think most of us will be smiling about that!
Read the Bible Every Day
November 16
Ezekiel 12:8-14:11
Psalm 121:1-8
Proverbs 27:19-20
Hebrews 11:32-12:11
Scripture for Tomorrow’s Lesson
Acts 26:19-29
Even if you don’t have a Sunday School book, you can read the Scripture and meditate on it.
Thankfulness – Day 16 – Company
I have always loved to have company. At my house it always meant pies in the oven. Usually it meant other children to take into the yard and to play with. Now, it might mean coffee and a treat of some kind. It means sitting down, inside or outside, and “Visiting”. “Heart to heart talking” is the best! I am always thankful for company. Thursday, we had two people stop by, one right after the other. How great it is to sit and “visit” with long-time friends. One was strictly a visit to talk a while. The second one was someone bringing fish he had caught and cleaned for us. We always enjoy these sweet breaks in our routine and special treats like the fish. We are very thankful for the friends and the visits.
Your Prayer List
I have lots of little composition books that have been my daily prayer lists. I hope I have encouraged you to start your personal list. We all know different people with different prayer needs. We all have our own family prayer needs. Your list is personal to you! It fits you just like your shoes fit you and probably not me. It’s personal! It’s fitting for you prayer time.
Only One Day Until Sunday
Use this day to prepare for the Lord’s Day if you need to do a couple more things to be ready. I can still see all the family’s Sunday shoes spread out where Daddy had polished them all for Sunday. We don’t have to polish shoes like that every week, but there is always something we need to do to look or be our best for the Lord’s Day. I was taught to give Him the best in all we do. I know I have failed too often, but “my best” is always the goal.
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