Beyond Ourselves — Men’s Retreat 2018

Last evening the Lord helped me to speak on the subject of Holiness in a message and testimony presentation that I titled “Beyond Ourselves.” 

A statement by Oswald Chambers set the course for my sharing: “In our lives either God must die or sin must die.” The practical idea is this: “We either surrender our lives and go God’s way, or we go on our own way, leaving God behind.” 

So, I pray: “Lord, Lead us. Be our Lord. Yes, take us Beyond Ourselves!” 

Images from Ocracoke Island where our retreat happens. 

Ocracoke Lighthouse and Light Keepers Home

Flying goose on decoy carving shed 

Grayson and Greg, baseball buddies 

Island roots and buoys

Window in decoy carving shed

“Uncle”’Walt, Lantern Waver of the Year

Methodist Chapel built in part by shipwreck beams and washed up wood.

Inside the church — The Amen Corner

Wake of the ferry leaving Ocracoke 

Water shining and bright 

Azaelaea bushes and live oaks backlit by sunset 

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

Grateful