“The Last Mile of the Way”

This morning one of my Granny Margery’s favorite hymns came so clearly into my mind…

https://youtu.be/ELA_pkY1IfA

With anticipation… 

Pastor Kerry Willis

“An Open Door Podcast”— Episode 8 — “Prayers of Hope & A Thanksgiving Story”

Please find the latest link to “An Open Door Podcast”, yes, Episode 8 — “Prayers of Hope for Times of Calamity” and “A Tender Thanksgiving Story.” 

https://anchor.fm/anopendoorpodcast/episodes/An-Open-Door-Episode-8--Pastor-Kerry-Willis--Prayers-of-Hope-and-a-Thanksgiving-story-e1ptbcd

With gladness.

Pastor Kerry Willis 

Let’s Expect

Sent these words to my staff, today. Wanted to share it with others, too, including you:

These words i send to encourage your souls: 

"I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you." - A Promise from Jesus, John 14:18 [KJV] 

LET'S EXPECT THE COMFORT OF HIS COMPANY!

With gladness and anticipation. 

Pastor Kerry Willis 

A Blessing of Rescue

Please receive this blessing of rescue 🛟 from God’s Word, as it has been blessing me now for days: 

“May grace and peace be yours from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. He died for our sins, just as God the Father planned, in order to rescue 🛟 us from this evil world in which we live. That is why all glory belongs to God through all the ages of eternity. Amen.” Galatians 1:3-5 [NLT, 1996 edition] 

With gladness. 

Pastor Kerry Willis 

Let Us Draw Near to God

Let us beware lest society’s secular influence causes us to get Holy God all wrong. It has sadly happened for people of every generation. So, let us be sure to draw near to God, so that He will truly draw near to us. [James 4:8] -kww  

https://youtu.be/7d_oYr-P16M

With gladness. 

Pastor Kerry Willis 

A Prayer of Blessing for My Staff and Others…

i prayed this prayer over my staff today and sensed others may want in on the blessing…

District Staff, just want to say today that each one of you are so individually precious to our Father God and to me. My prayers for you are unending. May you know that you are held in His holiness, you are positioned in His presence, you are surrounded in His splendor, and you are lavished in His Love. O how He loves you. Amen.

With gladness. 

Pastor Kerry Willis 

My Prayers This Lord’s Day and Everyday

My Lord… as i live

…and as i preach…

Be my adoration. 

Be my saturation.

Be my strength.

Be my speech.

Be my confidence.

Be my countenance.

Get glory from my story.

Amen. -kww

Lord Jesus, keep my heart, mind, and soul ever tender, that i might continue to spiritually learn, unlearn, and relearn all that You are leading me in. Amen. -kww

Deo Volente…

Pastor Kerry Willis 

Beware Taking Relationships for Granted

Beware taking relationships with those you love and those who love you for granted…

https://youtu.be/YtKdzdlZ-rk

Tenderly.

Pastor Kerry Willis 

“Thy Savior is Near Thee”

“Thy Savior is near thee, suffering, lonely, tempted friend! Thou art not the plaything of wild chance. 

There is a purpose in thy life which Jesus is working out. Let thy spirit flee for rest to Christ and to His pierced hand which opens the book of thy life! 

Rest thee there! Be patient and trustful! All will work out right. Someday thou wilt understand. 

In the meantime, trust Him "though sun and moon fail, and the stars drop into the dark."

-Mrs. Cowman

With gladness. 

Pastor Kerry Willis 

Godly Wisdom

i awoke at 3 a.m. with this thought so strong on my mind that i had to write it down immediately:

“Not all godly wisdom is about how to live our lives, some is about how to give our lives.” -kww

With gladness.

Pastor Kerry Willis 

When Christ’s Face, Our Eyes Embrace?

"When for the first time, Christ’s face our eyes embrace, will we wish we had surrendered less of ourselves, our time, and our resources to Him and His Kingdom? Not!" -kww

i surrender all again!

Pastor Kerry Willis 

Exalted

“God has exalted Jesus. How could He be exalted if He is God? There is no higher position. He is not exalted as God but is exalted as man. He is one of us and on His way up He grabs us in order to take us with Him. We are seated with Him in His exalted place.” Text message from Dr. Stephen Manley

With gladness and humility. 

Pastor Kerry Willis 

"Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus"

i awoke Saturday morning with this old hymn of the church on my mind and in my heart and it gave my soul strength to rise for another day. Lord, i don’t want to ever drift away from these lyrics i have learned to be true. Find me — for forever and today — trusting You sweetly, yes, let me remain always anchored ⚓️ in Your assurance. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.  

https://youtu.be/Xv-CTnfQT2k

Deo Volente… i trust in what you desire, Lord.

Pastor Kerry Willis 

Do Not Despise the Gardener

“Do not despise the Gardener, but take delight in Him. While spiritual pruning often seems unpleasant in the present it leads to eternal enrichment, yes, fruit that will last.” -kww

With gladness. 

Pastor Kerry Willis 

Make Room

My brother, Bj, shared this lovely song with me… 

https://youtu.be/hk-ReRHb_2s

With gladness. 

Pastor Kerry Willis 

Celebrate What’s Right

Wouldn’t it be inspiring if one media outlet took on the old National Geographic Magazine purpose to actually CELEBRATE WHAT’S RIGHT WITH THE WORLD? -kww #LetTheLightOfJesusShineFromWithin

https://youtu.be/wMXRJ1_oI9M

With gladness. 

Pastor Kerry Willis 

Hearts Aflame Autumn Awakening, October 8, 2022, Saturday Night with Lady Melba

This YouTube video includes my interview with my Mom, Lady Melba, at the 2nd Annual Hearts Aflame Autumn Awakening in Cape May, New Jersey. i humbly believe the testimony and the prayer lab hosted by my brothers, Pastors Bill and Stephen Willis and yours truly, will prove to be a blessing for your soul.

https://youtu.be/uaTRue9l0cY

With gladness.

Pastor Kerry Willis 

An Undeniable and Unending Encounter

Lord, we seek not form or performance in our spirituality, but the realness of Your Presence alone and the eternal embrace of Your grace. Yes, we want to know You in an undeniable and unending encounter. Amen. -kww

Deo Volente. 

Pastor Kerry Willis 

“Weary Traveler”

“Weary Traveler” this song speaks deep to my soul, today. 

https://youtu.be/io8GX4zMemg

With gladness.

Pastor Kerry Willis 

God Will Make a Way

This song is a deep prayer that i pray over you, today…

https://youtu.be/Tn17wDaHXTU

With gladness.

Pastor Kerry Willis 

Suffering? Redemption.

Why does God allow His people to suffer? It’s hard to answer, nevertheless, these words come to my mind strongly even in this moment: 

“Sometimes God allows what He hates to accomplish what He loves. Calvary is proof of that. When He does not choose to physically heal us, God can, for example, redeem the immediate physical suffering to allow spiritually eternal things to happen. In other words, when we watch God's people suffer and they just continue to love Jesus passionately even in the midst of their suffering, that becomes one great testimony of faith that is hard to deny.” -kww 

Deo Volente.

Pastor Kerry Willis 

Remember the Cross

Let us remember the Cross, moment by-moment. It is proof forever that from God’s perspective we are highly valued.

With gratitude and gladness.

Pastor Kerry Willis