“Maranatha” My New Life-Word

A pastor/friend who knows that my new life-word is “Maranatha”, found and sent me another Maranatha song — a foot-stomping version that brings us a to full attention with present and future anticipation... 

https://youtu.be/IyCNv_ALCsU

Maranatha — “Come, Lord Jesus!” Rev. 22:20

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Personal Prayer Altar

My Instagram post today... 

Maranatha — “Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!” Rev. 22:20

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Praying With Eyes Wide Open

“If we pray with our eyes open — physically and figuratively — our time with God is limitless. O that we would learn to pray with greater awareness of God’s presence, power and His work in the world. May our awareness of God’s will and desires open us up to pray with greater passion and clarity.” — Sherry Harney

Lord, make my prayer life richer and more powerful in the coming New Year. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Maranatha — “Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!” Rev. 22:20

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LIVE / EVIL

I have often noticed how live spelled backwards is evil. And this verse — 1 Thessalonians 5:22 — should truly matter to those of us who claim to live in Christ. Don’t ya think so?  

Maranatha — “Come, Lord Jesus!” Rev. 22:20

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Christmas Afterglow — Aunt Dicie

This was my Instagram post today... 

My Great-Aunt Dicie from Ocracoke Island, N.C. 

Maranatha — “Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!” Rev. 22:20

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Lucy’s Christmas Portrait

Lucy’s One-Year Adopted Christmas Portrait... 

Maranatha — “Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!” Rev. 22:20

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CHRISTMAS = “FOR... ...GIVEN!”

Isaiah 9:6 Illustrated... 

Enjoyed our joyride through McAdenville, N.C. with our immediate family of five plus two dogs. Town called “Christmas Town” since 1881. 

Maranatha — “Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!” Rev. 22:20

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Christmastime

Christmastime is a season when Hope is huge. I will preach twice today, the messages will be shorter than usual but sometimes dynamite comes in small packages. The message of Christmas is short but O my, it’s powerful. Here it is in a few verses: 

Maranatha — “Come, Lord Jesus!” Rev. 22:20

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Christmas Town

For the first time I got to personally experience Williamsburg, Virginia’s Christmas Town this year. I think the pictures will say more than my words ever could. It was so inspiring. 

Marnatha — “Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!” Rev. 22:20

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The Sand Hole — Maritime Forest

Yesterday I sent this Instagram post with island roots images from the maritime forest I knew as an island boy...

Maranatha — “Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!” Rev. 22:20

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The Little Drummer Boy — Powerful 🥁🎶

My brother, BJ, knowing how I love playing drums, told me about this powerful Christmas performance by King and Country — five drummers playing simultaneously “The Little Drummer Boy” Classic Holy Day Song... 

https://youtu.be/5l1CS0Jhk90

Maranatha — “Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!” Rev. 22:20

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A Savior Baby Born to Die for Us

I love this verse of prophecy that declares... A Savior Baby is Born to Die for Us...

And the prophecy fulfilled...

Maranatha — “Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!” Rev. 22:20

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Peace Message

Saw this Peace Message on a church sign recently. It moved my heart...

And this verse compliments the Peace Message...

Maranatha  — “Amen! Come Lord Jesus!” Rev. 22:20

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Family Gathering Christmas Season 2017

Our family gets together at Christmastime and this year was no different. Here are a few photos of our gathering...

Willis brothers 3

Holiday cupcakes 

Mom — Lady Melba 

Willis selfie 

Jingle 

Shine, it’s Christmastime.

My brothers’ Family Nativity — old school 

Maranatha — “Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!”’Rev. 22:20

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“O Holy Night” Illustrated Presently

Awesome song and inspirational... 

https://youtu.be/g4fvMgNfN0I

Maranatha — “Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!” Rev. 22:20

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Home for Christmas

My high school friend, Catherine, plays piano for Reba. Here’s a link of a Christmas song with the two of them.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=RUxRuQP0JQQ

Maranatha — “Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!” Rev. 22:20

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Let God Be God...

My dear brother in the Lord, Earl Clark, taught me a simple, yet profound and powerful prayer a few years ago and in the Christmas card he and his dear wife, Agnes, sent us this year, he included his prayer — in his own handwriting — as a reminder to me. Priceless!!!

Maranatha — “Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!” Rev. 22:20

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Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus

Last evening at our Celebrate Recovery worship service, this song was sung by the congregation. It touched me deeply. A Charles Wesley classic:

https://youtu.be/0dmO8UPlWoo

Maranatha — “Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!” Rev. 22:20

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Maranatha / Advent

Sunday was a great day for my own soul at the local church as Maranatha (Lord Jesus, Come!) emerged as the Advent theme. 

https://youtu.be/87bx0j8EoYQ

Maranatha — “Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!” Rev. 22:20

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