Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped with the Ocala Christian Church family today.
• Focus of the message was from "The Story, Paul's last days" 
• How do you want people to remember you? Check out this section of scripture for a clue from Paul's life.
• Connected with several alumni at the church as well!
• I really enjoy worshiping with this group of believers, they are so genuine and honest with their faith.
• I also was able to witness a commissioning service service today for a young couple headed to the mission field - what a blessing!
• Their commissioning service reminded me of my ordination 33 years ago - what memories!
• One of my favorite memories of Memorial Day will take place tomorrow in Ironton Ohio. What a parade! 
• Over the last few days, the words from the Florida Christian College school song  have a deeper meaning to me -  "Where-so-ever we may scatter, Through-out all the world."
• Something to Chew on; If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. ~ John Quincy Adams 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at FCC Inverness today.
• The church is on the right track as it continues to reach out into the community of Inverness.
• Great mix of worship music today. Both modern and traditional.
• I don't think I will ever get over the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15.
• The topic today's message becoming people of the "Second Chance"
• If you could have a second chance today what would you do differently?
• We received a good report this week from the oncologist, but we still have a long way to go! Thank you prayer warriors!
• One thing I have noticed since Kathy was diagnosed with cancer, I hear more stories every day of cancer survivors and people who are fighting cancer. Key lesson - everyone has a story.
• Attending a commissioning service next week, so glad to be a part of what God is doing in this young lady's life! 
• I could never participate in the Amazing Race, just saying!
• 4 Teams left in the NBA Playoffs - I can't believe they are still playing.
• Something to Chew on; "Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen." ~ Winston Churchill

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached twice at FCC Seminole this morning. Great time of worship. Two completely different worship styles, but both services really moved the worshipers.
• Headed out this morning at 6 am, but driving across Tampa Bay was worth it!
• Focus of the message this morning - What else - Mother's day! 
• If you have a chance to view the video "Mom Goggles" from sermonspice.com do it, great video on seeing life from a mom's perspective.
• Amazing fact I learned in prepping for this message, 1.7 billion dollars is spent on flowers for mother's day. I wonder what was the percentage of flowers purchased this morning, just curious.
• Message focused on the OT heroine Hannah. Main points, Hannah prayed for her child, Hannah promised her child and Hannah provided for her child.
• NFL draft was this weekend - it is getting closer!
• Chemo side effects not as serious this go around, thank you for the prayers on Kathy's behalf.
• Students have been gone for a week, eerie silence on campus.
• Can you believe the NBA playoffs are still going on?
• Something to Chew on, No man is poor who has a godly mother ~ Abraham Lincoln 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Great worship at FCC Kissimmee today, powerful message on the suffering and problems we face.
• Here is a great verse from today's message.
• Wonderful graduation Friday night at Johnson University Florida.
• So proud of my son Jonathan graduating with his associate's degree.
• As exciting as it was to watch our graduates walk across the stage Friday evening was bitter sweet - I will miss these guys!
• Sitting in the audience at graduation brought back memories of my graduation from CFBC, in some ways 1981 seems like a long time ago and in other ways it feels like yesterday.
• All of our family was at our our house this weekend - good times! 
• Bracing for another round of chemo this week - please pray for Kathy!
• I am looking forward to this day more and more, oh that it could be tomorrow.
• I find it interesting a network can spend almost 3 hours talking about a race lasting less than 2 minutes.
• 1/3 of the year is in the books - how are you doing on the New Year's resolutions?
• Something to Chew on, As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the work of God,  the Maker of all things. Ecclesiastes 11:5    

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped with the church family of Crossroads Christian Church in New Smyrna Beach today, great day in the life of the church as they were able to officially worship in their new building today!
• I loved the excitement they shared as they shifted their focus from getting into the new build to now leaving the building and serving the community.
• Crossroads CC worshiped in a tent for 3+ years waiting to move into their new facility - what a commitment by their minister, leaders and congregation.
• Tonight I attended a concert by the Johnson University Florida Choir and Christian Choral Society - very moving!
• "Taps" is one of the most haunting tunes one can hear.
• Graduation is Friday and JT is one of the graduates - so excited!
• As excited as I am for the seniors graduating Friday, I admit I am going to really miss this group of students. 
• My wife is AMAZINGLY strong.
• Met with another cancer doc this week - looks like our journey is long; but God is good!
• Something to chew on; Behind every success is endeavor... behind every endeavor, ability... behind ability, knowledge... behind knowledge, a seeker.

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing...

• Great day of worship at FCC Kissimmee today, probably one of the most powerful messages on the Resurrection I have ever heard.
• Choir did a wonderful job as well, lots of energy in today's worship.
• Here is a song that really impacted me this morning.
• I am amused by the the people who talk about Good Friday, yet really have no idea why it was so good.
• If you do not believe we are living in a secular society, just listen to some of the comments about Easter from the media.
• The good news about living in a secular society is that is exactly what the first century was like and look at how the church transformed that culture - IT CAN HAPPEN AGAIN!
• I hate cancer!
• It is difficult watching someone you love go through Chemo!
• Our oncologist is a jewel!
• I am so thankful for Kathy's army of prayer warriors.
• I think the worse fate on THIS earth would be facing cancer alone, so blessed by our many friends.
• This is the last full week for the Seniors at JUFL - wow, I am really going to miss this group of students. 
• Something to Chew on; “If you say you can or you can't you are right either way” ~ Henry Ford  

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at FCC Kissimmee today, great message on Simon the Cyrene regarding taking up one's cross.
• Really appreciated the worship this morning.
• I think the gift of encouragement is one the most fundamental gifts Christians can share with one another.
• What really matters? You had best figure it out and then forget about everything else.
• I am amazed at how many lives intersect though the fellowship of the church.
• I find it funny to watch how politicians posture for position - compare their antics with the actions of Jesus in John 13. 
• I know I say it every year, but I really miss preaching this time of the year.
• Did you notice many college football teams hosted their annual Spring game this past weekend - Almost time!
• Graduation is only a few weeks away, really gonna miss this group of seniors.
• Kathy faces her first round of chemo this week, please pray for her.
• Something to Chew on; You can be a victim of cancer or you can be a survivor of cancer - it's a mindset! ~ David Pelzer