Edna Elledge

Susie Elledge, 67, entered into eternal rest with her Lord & Savior on June 27, 2012 and joined her parents who preceded her: John Patterson Pickett, Sr. & Edna Bertha Salassi Pickett. She is survived by her loving husband 52 years, Rev. George J. Elledge; children: George M. Elledge, Charlie Elledge & wife Sulema, Michael Elledge & wife Dale Ann, Lisa Scurlock & husband Troy; Kenny Ray Elledge & wife Tracy, daughter-in-law Donna Leath & husband Michael; grandchildren: Charlie Jr., Nick, Shane, Christian, Donovan, Ashlyn & Briana Elledge, Jesse Hill, Hannah Scurlock, Colton, Ashlee, Amanda & Weston Leath, Brittany, Alyssa & Airiel Cole, Sierra Jimenez; sisters: Theresa Watson & husband Richard, Judy Roberson & husband Dennis; brother, John Patterson Pickett, Jr. & wife Janet; numerous nieces & nephews.

Peace in the Storm

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace.

ROMANS 15:13

A wonderful old hymn says, "He gives us peace in the midst of a storm."

In life we face all kinds of storms- financial worries, problems in our marriage or family, illness, the betrayal of a friend, and so forth. And we face other kinds of storms that also threaten to engulf us- storms of materialism, storms of secularism, storms of moral degeneracy, storms of injustice, terrorism, and war. Do you remember the violent storm that came upon Jesus and His disciples one night on the Sea of Galilee? His disciples grew panicky- but Jesus stayed fast asleep. He was at peace because He knew God was in control. He was at peace also because He was sovereign over the storm, and He knew it would vanish at His words: "Peace, be still!" (Mark 4:39).

Jesus' words still calm the turmoil in our lives. Is some storm making you fearful today? Stay close to Jesus, for His Word brings peace.