Knowing You, Jesus

This song defines the stance of my soul these days:

https://youtu.be/pTTlSx6zXio

“Worship Only God!” Rev. 22:9 NLT

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Coastal Colors / “Do You Know Jesus?”

Today, I was blessed to ride around my native Harkers Island, with my Mom, Lady Melba. Our time together is always sacred. Today was no different. 

The thought on our minds was concerning a statement I made in my revival preaching on Sunday night. “Knowing about Jesus is not one-in-the-same with knowing Jesus.” To only know about Jesus would be like living day-by-day in only black and white. To know Jesus is to live today and forever in vibrant color.

This comparison of two photos I took today of the marshland — one in basic black and white and one in beautiful color — is a good illustration of what I am saying:

“Worship Only God!” Rev. 22:7 NLT

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Sunday Thoughts — Souls...

Souls are forever. It’s why I am a preacher of the Good News of Jesus. Yes, Jesus came to seek and to save what was lost — souls! I am humbled to be entrusted in my lifetime (in some small way) to continue the vocation of Jesus — seeking lost souls before it’s too late.

Today is Sunday, November 5, 2017. I preached this morning in revival at Bridgeway Church of the Nazarene in Beaufort, N. C. Three souls came to the altar to know Jesus. How wonderful. 

However, in rural Texas today, a shooter entered a church around 11:20 AM and killed people rangers Nc from ages 5-72 and also injured another 20. What a sad set of circumstances. I pray for those broken-hearted families. 

I preached again tonight in revival. The church was packed. It was a heavy night to have to stand and to share The Good News of Jesus, nevertheless, it was needed. Five more souls were saved. 

While it’s difficult to reconcile my Sunday experience with those devastated in Texas, I know God is always so very good, even when life is so often hard. 

Do I have questions? Indeed, I do. But I am thinking of a message I have in my office mounted to a rock foundation: “Jesus is the Answer! Now, what was the question?” 

Still praying. Jesus alone has the words of Life. (John 6:66-67) In fact, JESUS IS LIFE! 

I photographed this rose today in the cemetery near my Daddy’s grave. 

“Worship Only God!” Rev. 22:9 NLT

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Project Galilee Year #5 2017

We just concluded our 5th year Project Galilee Gathering for Pastors and Church Leaders and anyone-who-just-passionately-loves-Jesus and wants to know Him more. 

As usual we met along the coast of my native North Carolina, in Beaufort. Our theme this year was “The Miracles of Jesus Over Nature”. It was Awesome — inspiration, restoration and friendship. 

Hope you will join us November 8-10, 2018. Here are some photo memories of our sacred time together in 2017. 

Willis’ Family Tree — Live Oak — Harkers Island 

A stroll on Front Street, Beaufort — Kim and Lucy girl 

Jared speaks about the fruitless fig tree

Carolina in the Pines, Core Banks  

Porter inspires with a miracle message 

The shrimp and crab stuffed potato at Sanitary Restaurant, Morehead City

Front Street Historic Residence at night 

Cape Lookout field trip, 21 of about 50 attendees came along 

With my best friend from my school days, Paul 

Morning Coffee, friendship and caffeine 

Aaron talks about desolation and God’s glory 

Boats at night Beaufort waterfront 

Sunset Taylor’s Creek 

Kim and Jason sing — “Your Heart won’t stop coming after me” 

Journeying Together matters 

“Worship Only God!” Rev. 22:9 NLT

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“Rejoice!” / “Go to Galilee”

“Worship Only God!” Rev. 22:9 NLT

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“...Galilee; There You Will See Jesus!”

My Instagram post for today from the crystal coast waterfront in Beaufort, N.C. where the 5th Year Anniversary of our Project Galilee Gathering begins today, Thursday, at 2:15pm...

Worship Only God!” Rev. 22:9 NLT

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“He Washed My Eyes With Tears”

Was so blessed to share a sacred time of devotions around the Willis’ family table in North Carolina this morning. Holy ground, indeed. Mom, Grayson and I wept holy tears, together. Finally, Mom began to spontaneously sing the lyrics of this old hymn: 

https://youtu.be/Sr8zn3Hk1SE

All the while, drinking coffee from my Dad’s coffee cup. Tender, indeed.

“Worship Only God!” Rev. 22:9 NLT

Grateful