Thinking Out Loud

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Perpetuum Jazzile - Africa

This is an awesome music video by Perpetuum Jazzile!

Perpetuum Jazzile - Africa (live, HQ) from rokelvisar on Vimeo.

Toto's Africa by Perpetuum Jazzile, performed live at Vokal Xtravaganzza 2008 (October 2008).

!!! PERPETUUM JAZZILE + THE REAL GROUP @ Vokal Xtravaganzza 2009 (Ljubljana, Slovenia, November 2009) !!! Don't miss it!

For more information check out www.perpetuumjazzile.si/en

Thunderstorm simulation effects inspired by Kearsney choir (South Africa). THANK YOU!!!

The Mayor and the Contractor

The mayor of a village decided to create an additional room in their home.

His wife spoke to the general contractor for some time. They laughed and enjoyed what seemed like a long conversation. Her husband asked what they were talking about. The woman introduced the two men and the general contractor returned to his work.

The husband asked, "Did you know each other?"

The wife replied, "Yes, actually. We were engaged to be married when I was very young."

Her husband smiled and said. "Wow, I guess you should be happy you married me. I'm the mayor. If you had married him, you would have been married to a general contractor."

"No" she replied. "He would have been the mayor."

The Making Of The Evian Roller Babies Commercial

A video about the making of the Evian Roller Babies commercial.

Shiloh Baptist Sunday

I will be preaching in supply for Pastor Earl Tuten at Shiloh Baptist Church this Sunday, August 2, 2009. The services will begin at 11am and 6pm. The church is located at 173 Shiloh Way in Fort White, Florida. For more information call the church at (386) 454-4978.

Evian Roller Babies Interview

An interview with the Evian Roller Babies.

Baby MoonWalk

Moth And Rust

Sampson City Revival Begins Tomorrow

I will be preaching revival services Sunday and Monday, July 26-27, 2009 at Sampson City Baptist Church. The Sunday services will begin at 10:30am and 6pm, and Monday at 7pm. Services will continue on Tuesday and Wednesday at 7pm with Rev. Rodney Baker preaching. Brother Rodney is the pastor of Hopeful Baptist Church in Lake City, Florida.

Sampson City Baptist Church is located at 13797 SW County Road 227 in Starke, Florida. For more information call Pastor Mark Driskell at (904) 964-6808.

Baby Break Dance

One Funny Commercial

This is a commercial for Evian Water featuring the Evian Babies. I hope you enjoy it as much as I.

The Senility Prayer

God, grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway, the good fortune to run into the ones that I do like, and the eyesight to tell the difference.

FBC Olustee Tonight

I will be preaching in supply for Pastor Mike Williams at First Baptist Church of Olustee, Florida tonight, Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 6:30pm. First Baptist Church is located at 23311 Lakeside Lane in Olustee, Florida. Please be in prayer for these services.

Speeding Pastor

Sampson City Revival Begins Sunday

I will be preaching revival services Sunday and Monday, July 26-27, 2009 at Sampson City Baptist Church. The Sunday services will begin at 10:30am and 6pm, and Monday at 7pm. Services will continue on Tuesday and Wednesday at 7pm with Rev. Rodney Baker preaching. Brother Rodney is the pastor of Hopeful Baptist Church in Lake City, Florida.

Sampson City Baptist Church is located at 13797 SW County Road 227 in Starke, Florida. For more information call Pastor Mark Driskell at (904) 964-6808.

More Apollo 11 Video

I found a 10 part video series on YouTube about Apollo 11 landing and man first walking on the moon.

This first video follows the actual moon landing.



This video is part 3 and features Neil Armstrong's first steps on the surface of the moon.



NASA has an awesome interactive site to celebrate Apollo 11's 40th anniversary.

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Three of America's many heroes.

The Apollo 11 crew consisted of (from left to right) the mission commander (and first man on the Moon) Neil Armstrong, command module pilot Michael Collins, and lunar module pilot, Edwin (Buzz) Aldrin Jr.

Flashback To 1969

The 40th anniversary of man walking on the moon was yesterday, July 20th. Here are a couple of items about the Apollo 11 trip.



This was posted on this blog on July 20, 2007 and I thought you might enjoy reading it again or for the first time.

Communion On The Moon

Suped-up Sermons

Drawing God

A kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they drew. She would occasionally walk around to see each child's artwork. As she got to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was.

The girl replied, "I'm drawing God." The teacher paused and said, "But no one knows what God looks like."

Without missing a beat, or looking up from her drawing the girl replied, "They will in a minute."

Olustee Services on Sunday

I will be preaching in supply for Pastor Mike Williams at First Baptist Church of Olustee, Florida tomorrow, Sunday, July 19, 2009 at 11am and 6pm. I will also preach the following Wednesday night (July 22nd) at 6:30pm. First Baptist Church is located at 23311 Lakeside Lane in Olustee, Florida. Please be in prayer for these services.

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Balaam's Answering Machine

Two Influences

Supply Preaching At FBC Olustee

I will be preaching in supply for Pastor Mike Williams at First Baptist Church of Olustee, Florida on Sunday, July 19, 2009 at 11am and 6pm. I will also preach the following Wednesday night (July 22nd) at 6:30pm. First Baptist Church is located at 23311 Lakeside Lane in Olustee, Florida. Please be in prayer for these services.

Brave Dental Patient

A man and his wife walked into a dentist's office.

The man said to the dentist, 'Doc, I'm in one heck of a hurry. I have two buddies sitting out in my car waiting for us to go play golf, so forget about the anesthetic, just pull the tooth, and be done with it. We have a 10:00 AM tee time at the best golf course in town and it's 9:30 already. I don't have time to wait for the anesthetic to work!'

The dentist thought to himself, 'My goodness, this is surely a very brave man asking to have his tooth pulled without using anything to kill the pain.'

So the dentist asks him, 'which tooth is it sir?

The man turned to his wife and said, 'Open your mouth Honey and show him...'

New Look For YouTube Channel

Video sharing site, YouTube, has unveiled a new look for users' channels. Take a look at the new layout for our video ministry channel and let us know what you think.

Jonah's Fear

Fireworks At My Home

The 4th of July fireworks got underway before dark at my home in Olustee, Florida. If you missed the action (and most people did miss it), never fear, it was captured on video just for you. I hope you enjoy the show.

Blessed Is The Nation

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First Baptist Lake Butler Tomorrow Morning

I will be preaching in supply for my Pastor Jason Johns tomorrow morning, July 5th, at First Baptist Church of Lake Butler. The services will begin at 9:30am and 11am. The church is located at 195 East Main Street in Lake Butler, Florida.

Let The Fireworks Begin

GIANT Web Plans

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Please visit Giant Web Plans if you're considering a presence on the World Wide Web or just looking to enhance the one you have. If you're not in need of these services at this time, but know of someone that is, I would appreciate you passing this information along.

FBC Lake Butler Sunday Morning

I will be preaching in supply for my Pastor Jason Johns this Sunday morning, July 5th, at First Baptist Church of Lake Butler. The services will begin at 9:30am and 11am. The church is located at 195 East Main Street in Lake Butler, Florida. For more information or directions call the church at (386) 496-3704.

Rushing Wind Celebrates Anniversary

Rushing Wind, a Southern Gospel group, based in Macclenny, Florida celebrated 25 years in music ministry on Saturday night. The celebration gospel sing featured music by the group and from special guests Pure Heart of Jacksonville, Florida and His Four of Port Charlotte, Florida. I had the pleasure of serving as master of ceremonies for the evening. The event was hosted by Grace and Praise Ministries Church south of Lake City, Florida.

I remember when the group's leader Jimmy Hartley was with another Macclenny based group called The Kingdom Heirs. After they disbanded he formed Rushing Wind. I've had the pleasure of working with both of these groups dating way back before God called me to the evangelistic ministry. We've also been able to minister together since my ministry began in 1994. I remember traveling to Tallahassee, Florida on an October Sunday morning to preach a homecoming service at New Life Baptist Church. It was to be my first time preaching in that church and I didn't think I would know anyone. One of the first people to greet me was someone I had known for years, Jimmy Hartley. Rushing Wind was providing the special music for the service. Jimmy said, "if we had known you were coming you could have rode the bus over with us this morning." We both had a good laugh when I responded it would have been cheaper for me to ride their bus and saved my gas. Yes, my use of the word "pleasure" is certainly the appropriate description for our times ministering together.

Many singers have traveled with Rushing Wind over the years, many of these went on to sing with other groups, or in some cases to form a new group. One of the musicians lovingly described Rushing Wind as a "spin-off band" referencing how many of it's past members now lead other singing groups. The one constant in Rushing Wind has been Jimmy Hartley; although, I'm sure he would tell you that the Lord has been the "constant" and he has only been along for the ride.

In fact, Hartley stressed in a pre-sing prayer session and then again on stage that the night was all about glorifying God and the hope that a lost soul would be saved. This should be the purpose for every ministry undertaken by musicians, preachers and anyone else called by God to service. To be honest, I think that purpose is sometimes lost in a cloud of "busy" in ministry. I guess what I'm saying is, we can become so busy doing the Lord's work that we forget it is the LORD's work and not our own. We need to always be seeking God's "perfect will" for our ministry and life. If we are in His will, then our ministry focus will be too.

The celebration went well and who knows, we may do it again in 25 years. In the meantime, if you would like more information about Rushing Wind, call Jimmy Hartley at (904) 259-2344.

NOTE: Additional photos from the celebration may be viewed in this Rushing Wind photo gallery.

Giving For The 'Right' Reason

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John The Baptist With His Dad

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Adam's Excuse

Q: What excuse did Adam give to his children as to why he no longer lived in Eden?

A: “Your mother ate us out of house and home.”

How Cool Is That?

New Oak Grove Baptist Sunday Night

I will be preaching at New Oak Grove Baptist Church this Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 6pm. This will be a special service following the Camp Sunrise Children's Camp. New Oak Grove Baptist Church is located at 18100 NW 262nd Ave. near Alachua, Florida.

Rushing Wind 25th Anniversary

The Southern Gospel singing group Rushing Wind from Macclenny, Florida will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of sharing Jesus in song on Saturday, June 27th. The celebration will be an open-air gospel sing at Grace and Praise Ministries Church near Lake City, Florida. I will be serving as the master of ceremonies for the free event that begins at 6pm. Two other groups will be joining Rushing Wind, Pure Heart and His 4. Food will be available for a donation to the church's youth group. The church is located on Highway 441 south of Lake City and north of High Springs near Ellisville. For more information call Jimmy Hartley at (904) 259-2344.

Camp Sonrise Underway

We had the first worship rally at Camp Sonrise last night and I know of at least one camper that was saved. Boy, is that exciting! I met with the campers this morning for a brief devotion. I will be speaking each day during the morning devotion and each night at the worship rally. This an annual children's camp sponsored by several churches in North and Central Florida. "Camp Sunrise" is being held at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Campground near Madison, Florida. We have approximately 120 2nd-6th graders and over 100 adults and youth also assisting with various camp activities..

The churches that participate in this camp are: New Oak Grove Baptist from Alachua, Antioch Baptist from Live Oak, Corinth Baptist from Madison, Sardis Baptist from Worthington Springs, Shady Grove Baptist from Live Oak, First Baptist of Orange City, and First Baptist of Dowling Park.

Please be in prayer for this week's activities and services.

Our Judeo-Christian Nation

Congressman Randy Forbes asks the questions "Did America ever consider itself a Judeo-Christian nation?" and "If America was once a Judeo-Christian nation, when did it cease to be?" on the floor of the US House.



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Sardis Baptist Service Canceled Tonight

Sardis Baptist Church in Worthington Springs, Florida has been struck by lightning. Minister of Youth Tim Rose told me there is no electricity in the entire building, so they will only hold a Bible study this evening and have postponed my preaching engagement. Please be in prayer as they begin the repair process.

Raise Your Hand

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Camp Sonrise Begins Monday

I will be speaking each day during an annual children's camp sponsored by several churches in North and Central Florida June 15-18, 2009. "Camp Sunrise" will be held at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Campground near Madison, Florida. I will be leading devotions in the morning and preaching each night for over 120 2nd-6th graders. There will be over 100 adults and youth also assisting with various camp activities, so 222 total participants.

The churches that participate in this camp are: New Oak Grove Baptist from Alachua, Antioch Baptist from Live Oak, Corinth Baptist from Madison, Sardis Baptist from Worthington Springs, Shady Grove Baptist from Live Oak, First Baptist of Orange City, and First Baptist of Dowling Park.

Please be in prayer for this opportunity.

Sardis Baptist Sunday Night

I will be preaching at Sardis Baptist Church on Sunday,June 14, 2009 at 6pm. The service will serve as a "kick-off" for Camp Sonrise Children's Camp beginning the next day. Sardis Baptist Church is located on State Road 121 in Worthington Springs, Florida. For more information call Pastor Paul O'Steen or Minister of Youth Tim Rose at (386) 496-3685.

Bedtime Prayer

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FBC Lake Butler Tomorrow Night

I will be preaching in supply for my Pastor Jason Johns on tomorrow, June 10th, at First Baptist Church of Lake Butler. The service will begin at 6:30pm. The church is located at 195 East Main Street in Lake Butler, Florida. For more information or directions call the church at (386) 496-3704.

The Offering Diet

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Boomerang Express Day 5, Tallahassee, FL

We had had a great week of Vacation Bible School this week at Meggs Farm in Tallahassee, Florida. The most important news of the week is that 3 boys and one girl were saved during the week. One of the boys, a 16 year old, was saved on the last day. We had a total of 25 children, 2 years to 6th grade, enrolled for the week. The Boomerang Express Vacation Bible School was a ministry of Chapel Hill Baptist Church. The church had a greaat number of adult and youth workers on hand each day and everything went smoothly, even when we had rain on Thursday. I really had a great time and am greatful to share in this ministry as the Bible study leader, excuse me, I mean as "Boomerang Express Engineer".

You can view photos from this week by clicking the Boomerang Express Photo Gallery image below. The church also has videos from each day online at Vimeo.com. The latest video, from Friday, is embedded below.

If you don't have a church home or will be visiting the Tallahassee area, I encourage you to visit Chapel Hill Baptist Church. The church is located at 224 Chapel Drive in Tallahassee, Florida. For more information or directions call the church at (850) 222-6900.

Chapel Hill Boomerang Express

VBS - Day 5 Recap from Chapel Hill Baptist Church on Vimeo.
VBS - June 5, 2009 at Meggs Farm - sponsored by Chapel Hill Baptist. www.chapelhillbaptist.org

Boomerang Express Day 4, Tallahassee, FL

We had one 7th grade boy to be saved this morning during the Boomerang Express Vacation Bible School at Megg's Farm. I've added more photos to the Boomerang Express photo gallery. You can view these and previous day's photos by clicking the image below. The church also has videos from each day online at Vimeo.com. The latest video is embedded below. The VBS will continue through tomorrow 10am-12pm. For more information or directions call Chapel Hill Baptist Church at (850) 222-6900.

Chapel Hill Boomerang Express

VBS - Day Four Recap from Chapel Hill Baptist Church on Vimeo.

Boomerang Express Day 3, Tallahassee, FL

We had an exciting day at the Boomerang Express Vacation Bible School at Megg's Farm today. Two of the children, a boy and girl, accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. I've added more photos to the Boomerang Express photo gallery. You can view these and previous day's photos by clicking the image below. The church also has videos from each day online at Vimeo.com. I've embedded the first three videos below. The VBS will continue through Friday 10am-12pm. For more information or directions call Chapel Hill Baptist Church at (850) 222-6900.

Chapel Hill Boomerang Express

VBS - Day 1 Recap from Chapel Hill Baptist Church on Vimeo.

VBS - Day 2 Recap from Chapel Hill Baptist Church on Vimeo.

VBS: Day 3 Recap from Chapel Hill Baptist Church on Vimeo.

Boomerang Express Day 2, Tallahassee, FL

This was the second day of Boomerang Express Vacation Bible School at Megg's Farm in Tallahassee, Florida. A total of 23 students got on board today, that's 2 more than yesterday! I've added more photos to the Boomerang Express photo gallery. You can view these and yesterday's photos by clicking the image below. The VBS will continue through Friday 10am-12pm. For more information or directions call Chapel Hill Baptist Church at (850) 222-6900.

Chapel Hill Boomerang Express

Chapel Hill Boomerang Express Underway

The Boomerang Express pulled into Megg's Barn today in Tallahassee, Florida. This was the first day of Vacation Bible School for Chapel Hill Baptist Church. Twenty-one children got on aboard for music, crafts, recreation, snacks and Bible study. I'm serving as the "engineer" for the week leading the Bible study. You can check back here each day for new photos from the event. The VBS will continue through Friday 10am-12pm. For more information or directions call the church at (850) 222-6900.

Click the image below to visit the Boomerang Express photo gallery.

Chapel Hill Boomerang Express

Home Church June 10th

I will be preaching in supply for my Pastor Jason Johns on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at First Baptist Church of Lake Butler. The service will begin at 6:30pm. The church is located at 195 East Main Street in Lake Butler, Florida. For more information or directions call the church at (386) 496-3704.

American Idle

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First Meeting Scheduled For 2010

I have just scheduled my first revival meeting for 2010. I will be preaching at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in January. The services will be held on Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 11am and 6pm; and Monday-Wednesday, January 11-13, 2010 at 7pm nightly. Pleasant Hill Baptist Church is located at 5635 County Road 316-A in Bushnell, Florida. For more information call Pastor Phillip Howe at (352) 424-0723.

Starke Revival Services Scheduled

I will be preaching revival services Sunday and Monday, July 26-27, 2009 at Sampson City Baptist Church. The Sunday services will begin at 11am and 6pm, and Monday at 7pm. The church is located at 13797 SW County Road 227 in Starke, Florida. For more information call Pastor Mark Driskell at (904) 964-6808.

On The Boomerang Express In June

Next month I will be teaching during a Vacation Bible School sponsored by Chapel Hill Baptist Church. The event will be held Monday-Friday, June 1-5, 2009 from 10am to 12pm at Meggs Farm in Tallahassee, Florida. The VBS will feature lessons and activities included in the Boomerang Express Vacation Bible School. For more information call (850) 222-6900.

Offering Etiquette

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Monavie Independent Distributor

On a personal note, I have recently signed-on as an Independent Distributor for Monavie. I began drinking this juice, which contains açai berry and 18 other body-beneficial fruits, including cupuaçu, camu camu, aronia, acerola, blueberry, bilberry, and pomegranate, several weeks ago. I have found that I have more energy. I'm not saying it will have the same result for you, but I know it does contain vitamins and antioxidants that our body needs. I figure I need all of the help I can get with my erratic eating schdule, especially when I'm on the road.

If you would like more information on the Monavie products, nutritional information, or the Monavie bussiness opportunity visit my Monavie site. You can also purchase products and enroll as a distributor on the same site.

NOTE: Click image to enlarge for better viewing.

Bluegrass At Nahunta Revival

The Wilson Family Band provided special music during the Monday night revival service at Riverside Chapel Baptist Church in Nahunta, Georgia. The video below features a medley of a few songs from the service.

It's always a pleasure for me to minister with this fine family. Robert, his wife Melissa and I go back many years to when I was actively involved in the Bluegrass Music industry. A previous post on this site provides more info about our bluegrass days.

Pictured in the photo are (left to right in back) Pastor Randy Wainright of Riverside Chapel Baptist Church, Robert Wilson, Clint Wilson, Melissa Wilson, (front) me and Katie Wilson. Additional photos from the services are viewable in this photo album.

I posted another medley of songs by The Wilson Family Band in 2007 and it is currently the most viewed video on my YouTube Channel having been played over 20,000 times. I've included this video below for your convenience.

All of the music for the services has been really good. Different musicians are featured each night.

By the way, the services at Riverside Chapel Baptist Church will continue at 7pm tonight and Friday. The church is located at 1998 Riverside Road near Nahunta, Georgia. For more information or directions call Pastor Randy Wainright at (912) 462-5067.

Jump Clarence, Jump!

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Nahunta, Georgia Tonight

Revival services begin tonight at Riverside Chapel Baptist Church in Nahunta, Georgia. I will be preaching Monday-Friday, May 11-15, 2009 at 7pm nightly. Riverside Chapel Baptist Church is located at 1998 Riverside Road near Nahunta, Georgia. For more information or directions call Pastor Randy Wainright at (912) 462-5067.

The Children of Israel

"There's something I can't figure out," Little Joey said to his Sunday School teacher.

"What's that, Joey?" asked the teacher.

"Well, according to the Bible, the Children of Israel crossed the Red Sea, right?"

"Right."

"And the Children of Israel beat up the Phillistines, right?"

"Er, right."

"And the Children of Israel built the Temple, right?"

"Again you're right."

"And the Children of Israel fought the Egyptians, and the Children of Israel fought the Romans, and the Children of Israel were always doing something important, right?"

"All that is right, too," agreed the teacher. "So what's your question?"

"What were all the grown-ups doing?"

Mother's Day Offering

Riverside Chapel Baptist Revival Begins Monday

Revival services begin Monday night at Riverside Chapel Baptist Church in Nahunta, Georgia. I will be preaching Monday-Friday, May 11-15, 2009 at 7pm nightly. Riverside Chapel Baptist Church is located at 1998 Riverside Road near Nahunta, Georgia. For more information call Pastor Randy Wainright at (912) 462-5067.

National Day Of Prayer 2009

National Day of Prayer 2009

Who's The Potter?

NOTE: If you have a good digital photo of a great church sign, send it to me and I may post it on this site.

Here Comes That Insurance Man...

Lake Butler First On Wednesday

I will be preaching in supply for Pastor Jason Johns on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at First Baptist Church of Lake Butler. The service will begin at 6:30pm. The church is located at 195 East Main Street in Lake Butler, Florida. For more information or directions call the church at (386) 496-3704.

Life's Too Short?

"Life isn't too short. It's the longest thing anyone will ever do." - Unknown

The Swine "Flew" Pandemic

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Nahunta, GA Meeting Begins May 11th

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Men's Breakfast Monday

Evangelist James Croft will be the guest speaker for the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Men's Ministry breakfast meeting on Monday, May 4, 2009. The event is held at Shoney's Restaurant located at 3739 West US-90 in Lake City.

High Springs Herald Article About Evangelist

NOTE: The April 30, 2009 edition of the High Springs Herald (Florida) has a front-page article titled "A Giant Nonetheless" about my preaching at Hague Baptist Church this week. The article is written by Tara Massagee and includes four photos by Sarah Hsu. The newspaper's online version only shows three of the photos, but allows you to make comments about the article on their website.

Croft uses his height to make big points at church
By Tara Massagee, Photos by Sarah Hsu For The Herald

ALACHUA – Those sitting in the rear pews of the church could barely see evangelist James Croft at the altar above the heads of other church members.

Croft is only 3 feet 10 inches tall, but that does not bother him.

“I would not know how to live as a taller person, he said. “This is all I know. This is how I am. This is how God made me.”

Monday night was the first of a 5-part series of lessons that Croft will be preaching at Hague Baptist Church. There will be a lesson today, Thursday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. and the last lesson will be Friday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m.

“He’s a little man, but when he preaches, he sounds like a giant,” Church Pastor Sam Brown said. “Brother James is going to revive us some more.”

Croft insists on spreading his message of the Word of the Lord.

Standing at his custom-made pulpit that was half the size of Brown’s, Croft began the revival by telling the congregation to hold their Bibles up in the air.

“Shake them at the devil, because he can’t stand the Word of God,” Croft said.

Read this story, view photos and make comments on The High Springs Herald.