At the Cross

 

IMG_5138

While visiting Charlotte,  North Carolina we were so inspired as we visited  the Billy Graham Library where we toured his “Journey of Faith”.

IMG_5141

Visitors are continually reminded of the cornerstone of our faith by the many displays of the Cross from the moment you enter until you leave with an even greater appreciation of the cost of our salvation. The entrance is through the door placed in a huge glass Cross. Throughout the tour you are reminded of the unchanging message of Billy Graham’s life and sermons based on the Cross. As you exit you walk through and under an avenue of the Cross to face a large mural of the Cross painted by Thomas Kinkade.

IMG_5144

You will leave this library with the following scripture reverberating in your heart.

Galatians 6:14 But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.

Priceless!

The simple pleasure of a family get together under sunny blue skies over a nice wee cup of tea, chatting, reminiscing, laughing, and catching up on each others’ lives. Something money cannot buy!

John and I had driven 10 hours from Mount Bethel Pennsylvania and Patsy had driven 6 hours from Nashville Tennessee to spend the Easter weekend with Angela and Jeff in Charlotte North Carolina. Worth the travel? Absolutely!

IMG_5117

Greetings to All My Friends And Followers Throughout The World!

As millions across the world gather to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord in every language to declare HE IS RISEN! we had the joy to celebrate Resurrection Sunday at Grace Covenant Church in Cornelius North Carolina with our daughter Angela, son-in-law Jeff and daughter Patsy who drove up from Nashville to be with us.

IMG_5120

Screen Shot 2015-04-05 at 7.25.49 PM

Revelation 5:8 Thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation

Alleluia !!!

Alleluia !!!

images-3

Up from the grave he arose

With a mighty triumph o’er his foes.

He arose a victor from the dark domain,

And he lives for ever with his saints to reign.

He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose!

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

When I survey the wondrous cross

On which the Prince of glory died,

My richest gain I count but loss,

And pour contempt on all my pride.

Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,

Save in the death of Christ my God!

All the vain things that charm me most,

I sacrifice them to His blood.

Screen Shot 2015-04-03 at 6.11.07 PM

See from His head, His hands, His feet,

Sorrow and love flow mingled down!

Did e’er such love and sorrow meet

          Or thorns compose so rich a crown?

Were the whole realm of nature mine,

That were a present far too small;

Love so amazing, so divine,

Demands my soul, my life, my all.