Old Dryden Grocery

06/24/2026

Special Menu Item - Wednesday: Premium Breaded Tenderloin With Savory Gravy, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Accompanied by Roll and Dessert, Priced at $11.99

06/22/2026

Monday's Special: Salisbury Steak, Green Beans, Creamed Potatoes, with Roll or Cornbread and Dessert, $11.99

06/21/2026

There are seasons in life when the burdens feel too heavy, the pain too deep, and the road ahead too difficult to walk alone. In those moments, it may seem as though God is distant, but this reminds us of a powerful truth: Jesus never abandons His children.

When your strength is gone, His strength becomes enough. When you cannot take another step, He carries you through the storm, the heartbreak, the uncertainty, and the waiting. Looking back, you may realize that the reason you made it through your darkest days was not because you were strong, but because Jesus was holding you all along.

Whatever challenge you are facing today, trust that you do not carry it alone. The Savior who loves you walks beside you—and when necessary, He carries you.

06/21/2026

Indulge in Our Sunday Special: Hamburger Steak Dinner with Green Peppers, Onions, Buttered Cubed Potatoes, Baked Beans, Texas Toast and Dessert, Available for $12.99

06/20/2026

Saturday’s Special
Crispy Or Grilled Chicken Sandwich With Swiss Cheese, Bacon, Potato Wedges And
Dessert $11.99

06/20/2026

Romans 8:35 —

“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?” — Romans 8:35

The Apostle Paul wrote his letter to believers in Rome during a period when following Jesus often came with real risks. Christians faced rejection, hardship, poverty, persecution, and uncertainty. Against that backdrop, Paul asks a powerful question:

“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?”

He then lists some of the very things that cause people to doubt God’s presence—trouble, hardship, persecution, famine, danger, and even the threat of death.

The Lesson

Paul’s point is not that believers will avoid suffering. In fact, he acknowledges that suffering is part of life. The lesson is that difficult circumstances are not evidence that God has abandoned us.

When hardship arrives, people often ask:

* Has God forgotten me?
* Does God still care?
* Am I being punished?

Romans 8:35 answers these fears with a resounding assurance: nothing we face can sever the bond between Christ and His people.

God’s love is not based on our circumstances. It remains steady when life is calm and when storms arise.

A Reflection

The butterfly resting on the white rose is a fitting reminder of this truth. Flowers fade, seasons change, and circumstances shift. Yet the love of Christ remains constant.

There may be seasons when prayers seem unanswered, when burdens feel heavy, or when the future appears uncertain. Romans 8 reminds us that God’s love is not measured by what we see around us but by what Christ has already done for us.

The question is not whether trials will come.

The question is whether those trials can separate us from Christ.

Paul’s answer is clear:

No hardship is stronger than His love.

A Prayer

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for loving us with a love that does not change. When troubles come and our faith is tested, remind us that Your presence remains near. Help us trust You in every season, whether in joy or sorrow. Strengthen our hearts with the assurance that nothing can separate us from the love of Christ.

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

06/19/2026

Our Phone Lines are Out But we are open and cooking

06/19/2026

Friday's Special Promotion: Enjoy 2pc Catfish or 2pc Flounder Dinner with Fries, Slaw, Roll, and Dessert, available for $12.99

06/19/2026