Moments with Pastor Jerry

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PREPARING FOR BATTLE

Morning my lovely family!!! I am preparing for battle as the fight against this brain cancer starts this week. As I head into this battle there are some strong emotions…

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FIRST CUP!

Battle day! Holy Spirit awakens me early this morning! In the Air Force on battle day, as a chaplain, I often got up early. I knew the pilot and maintainers…

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COOL RUSH MIGHTY WIND!

Have you wondered recently IF God still speaks with His children? To speak I mean, actually share words with His children? Well, HE DOES!! I can share that right now,…

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ARE YOU PREPARED?

My journey with brain cancer has blessed me with constant reflection and a closeness with our Savior that fills me with love and peace. My life has been a…

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THANK YOU JESUS, GOD IS SO GOOD

For me one effect of Chemo is to wake before dawn with a horrible acidic burn and sour taste. This time, it also tastes of ash. A taste reminiscent of…

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WHEN STORM HITS WHAT IS MOST HELPFUL?

Storms are part of life we all know that, we just hope down inside the storm will lass us! But what happens when huge storm does hit us, how are…

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TRUCK WINDOW SMASHED!

Darkness enters our life at unexpected times, but God shows up to save the day!!! Got your attention? Let me share the story. The day started with an awesome morning…

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IN THE PRESENCE OF AN ANGEL!

Have you ever been in the presence of an angel? Angels are real servants of God, who in their faithful service to God often show up in the lives…

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ANOTHER CURVE BALL!

You know about those frustrating curve balls, don’t you? Yep, just when things seem to be ok, something happens, it’s like a dark cloud has descended upon you! Friday had…

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AMBASSADOR FOR JESUS!

SORRY you will need bigger cup of coffee for this reflection! As Debby and I struggle in our battle with this large, brain tumor, actually four of them, we are…

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COFFEE TIME!

Its early Thursday morning, 3 Oct, 4:22am and I am enjoying my 1st cup of coffee with Jesus right now. How blessed I am! Debby blessed me yesterday as we…

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LOOKING THROUGH CRACKED MIRROR!

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 Long suffering Work in suffering……

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GOD-INCIDENT!

Waves cascade upon my soul bringing wisdom of God-incidents which refresh my soul! Important element of Pastor Jerry’s life: I have learned to work hard on the use of words…

SPIRITUAL TSUNAMI! PART 1 OF 2

As a coastal boy I am a little slow to hear and learn some things! Now with this brain cancer, things are even slower to understand at times, but then…

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SPIRITUAL TSUNAMI! PART 2 OF 2

I have a full, large cup of coffee, it’s really hot and I am ready to allow Holy Spirit to move within me to you! It’s probably 4:12am as I…

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CLOSURE!

Heading Home again to a different looking driveway! It’s Friday! Yahoo! I’m excited to head home again to Onslow County! Maybe I’ll have some oysters this weekend, provided it’s been…

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GROUND WAR COMPLETE: RING THE BELL!!!

This morning my 1st cup of hot coffee with Jesus is filled with strong feelings of powerful emotions of joy, peace, excitement, and THANKS!!! As I sit in my office,…

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SPIRITUAL TSUNAMI FLOWING! Part I

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters, are you ready with your 1st cup of coffee to hear how the Holy Spirit has been at work with others lives through…

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SPIRITUAL TSUNAMI FLOWING! Part II

With our first cup of coffee this morning I am thrilled to share with you the most recent radical, dramatically transformational spiritual experience of my oldest friend on this side…

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SPIRITUAL TSUNAMI FLOWING! Part III

Do you have your first cup of coffee ready? Is your heart and mind excited to receive another spiritual tsunami testimony…I sure hope so! This morning reflection comes back to…

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SACRED GROUND

Brothers and sisters, you are receiving a very special reflection during your first cup of coffee this morning! This reflection comes from beloved bride and best friend in the world,…

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BACKYARD BBQ—NO, SOMETHING MUCH GREATER!!!

It’s that wonderful time of the year! The cooler temperatures have arrived, PTL!!! So many of us are excited for many different reasons! There are those already decorating their yards…

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CAST YOUR CARES!

Good morning! Our coffee time today begins this morning by reflecting on a devotional which spoke to me mightily. The key biblical person of the reflection is King David. However,…

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ARE WE SEEING CORRECTLY?

This morning, with our first cup of coffee, pause with me, close your eyes to envision sitting on a large, sloped, grass hill, that slowly moves up from the sea. You…

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FAITH WALKING: ABRAHAM AND JOSHUA!

Good morning! Today, we have something from the Holy Spirit, inspired by a devotional from the Bible App I use daily. I am so EXCITED to share with you this…

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VALUE OF RELATIONSHIPS!

As we happily sip on our first cup of coffee today, the Holy Spirit has moved me to ponder the mystery of the Heavenly details which HE connected us in…

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POWER OF GRATITUDE

This morning we gather to cherish and share our first cup of coffee with hearts full of praise for ALL God is and for all He has done in our…

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MAY WE MAKE IT SO!

Good Morning! I have a very special treat to share with you today! Today’s reflection comes from one of my dearest AF Chaplains, whom I call, “G-Man” or “Dr. Professor.”Scott…

HOW IMPORTANT ARE SIGNS?

This morning I am raising a rather interesting topic that can be a challenge for us, and one where we may not realize the importance! QUESTION: Is it possible for…

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HE MUST INCREASE… I MUST DECREASE!

Good morning! Today’s first cup of coffee discussion involves an age old problem that we sometimes have in our life, even as a believer, sometimes even as a pastor. And…

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CONSUMING FIRE!

I wonder how hot your coffee is this morning as you’re about to drink it? If you are like me, sometimes I’m so excited to get my 1st cup, that…

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TURN ON THE FAUCET! 1

Good morning! It’s a Friday, as I write this reflection, and there is something joyful about Fridays! The weekend, with all our plans, is ahead of us and we are…

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TURN ON THE FAUCET! 2

Good morning and welcome back to our discussion about the power of the Holy Spirit at work within us as we each learn how to turn the faucet on! As…

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TURN ON THE FAUCET! 3

Good morning, my brothers and sisters! As we gather together with a cup of coffee this morning, I pray we gather with hearts and minds upon and seeking the anointing…

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TURN ON THE FAUCET 4

Sisters and brothers, it is a JOY to share the following with you from our dear friend, Angie Selman. We give thanks for her willingness to share how she heard…

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TURN ON FAUCET 5

ESPECIALLY TO OUR LOVED ONES! This morning, as we drink our hot cup of coffee, I am asking for the warmth of the Holy Spirit to consume you! Today, this…

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AFTERNOON OF HOPE!

A good morning to you! My cup of coffee this morning is beaming over with JOY! I have so much to share! I have so much to give THANKS for;…

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“OH MY, LET ME SHARE!”

GOOD MORING! OK, YOU WILL NEED A BIG CUP OF COFFEE TODAY! YOU WILL NEED A FEW MORE MINUTES TODAY WITH JESUS! YOU WILL NEED A HEART THAT IS OPEN…

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WHAT IS PROPER WORSHIP?

So, how is your cup of coffee today? I still find it so precious to take that first sip and just savor it for a few seconds. How about you?…

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I CHOOSE TO PIVOT!

My cup of coffee this morning is a little warm, instead of being hot. The reason is, after pouring it, I just went into prayer. I needed to pray this…

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JUST LIKE AN OLD RADIO

Praise Jesus, as I drink my first cup of coffee, that Christmas is around the corner and with it, the New Year. It is especially a gift for me to…

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WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST BLESSING

It is finally getting chilly and cold in eastern North Carolina, PTL! It makes for a better, hot cup of coffee for sure! QUESTION FOR TODAYS REFLECTION: As we begin…

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A CHOSEN LIFESTYLE!

Thank you Jesus for this HOT cup of coffee! It so helps to start my day! Like so many, we get up and head to the kitchen and our coffee…

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CHALLENGE – FAITH AND SUCCESS

This morning, I feel led to discuss a rather unique spiritual challenge, that may or may not currently impact you, but could, sometime during your life. This spiritual challenge is…

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WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM MALLARD DUCKS?

As I sip on my coffee and watch the sun come up, I am EXCITED! As the sun is about to come up soon I witness one of wonderful experiences…

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REMEMBER SNAIL MAIL?

I hope your coffee this morning is full and hot because we are going back to a time that may bring some discomfort as I discuss “snail mail”! Yep, we…

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WHAT IS HOME?

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Jerry passed away the evening of November 26th – He wrote this in advance, to be specifically sent out the morning of November 27th —— As I sip my cup…

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GRATITUDE OF THANKSGIVING!

Thanksgiving is a national holiday, celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada, centered around giving thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year. In the United States,…

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MAKING A BIRTHDAY SPECIAL!

Written by Jerry Lewis, November 20, 2024 From Patrick .. I wanted to share this today, Debby’s birthday, so she could have a gift from Jerry!!! Love you big sister!…

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I HAVE A GIFT FOR YOU!

Written by Jerry Lewis, November 22, 2024 As you sip on your coffee this morning, let me ask if you remember a time when your parents or grandparents shared the…

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