Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at the Christian Church of Moore Haven this morning.
• Focus of today's message "Why Strong in the Scriptures is more than a motto"
• Key text; Jeremiah 6:16, This is what the Lord says:
  “Stop at the crossroads and look around.
   Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it.
  Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls.
• I truly believe we are at the crossroads as a nation and as a culture.
• By the way, Houston we have a problem
• Loved sharing stories of what the alumni of JUFL are doing today.  
• God truly has done more than we could ever ask or imagine through the lives of the alumni of JUFL. May the Zeal never cease!
• Watch college football this weekend was heart wrenching - looks like the gators are out of postseason play again.
• Well basketball is just around the corner!
• If you are ever in Winter Park, Check out The Coop - Good Food!
• Dolphins on TV Today - it is an October Miracle!
• Something to Chew on; He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God? ~ Micah 6:8

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at FCC Kissimmee today.
• Great message on the subject of a reasonable faith.
• Tony C. has to be one of the best worship leaders around.
• Great day at Roundup this past weekend. It is always good to hear the stories from the past as we look to the future, Ross and Jim did a wonderful job bringing two fine messages.
• I so appreciate the servant's heart many of the students of JUFL presented this weekend.
• Favorite part of Roundup for me was the PPT of the various alumni serving around the world. I am amazed how God has directed so many of our alums into a place of kingdom growth.
• The Gators and the Dolphins gave us two heartbreaking losses!
• Experienced some surprising customer service today, unexpected but welcomed. 
• Two great quotes from John Ortberg's book, The Me I Want to Be! 1)There is no way for a human being to come to God that does not involve surrender. 2) Jesus does not come to rearrange the outside of our life the way we want. He comes to rearrange the inside of our life the way God wants.
• Just in case you are curious, there are 73 days 'til Christmas! I guess that is why we went Christmas tree shopping this afternoon!
• Something to Chew on; Life is not about any particular achievement or experience. The most important task of your life is not what you do, but who you become. ~ John Ortberg

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at Englewood Christian Church today for their homecoming. What a GREAT day!
• I am so impressed with what is happening at ECC, Ken and his team are doing a wonderful job.
• Today's message focused on the difference people make in the lives of others. I used several illustrations from Englewood's past to drive the point home.
• Four traits or making a difference in people's lives from Philippians 2 - Love People, Take Risk, Be a Tireless Worker, Become a Servant Leader.
• ECC is a special place, since 1964 they have given $5 million to missions, helped plant 13 churches, were heavily involved in starting a church camp and a bible college - They have made a difference in the Kingdom.
• ECC has also sent many young men and women to Bible college, and they in turn are an extension of Englewood's ministry. 
• The weather change this morning was a welcomed relief.
• Watch the Gators play is becoming excruciating! 
• It is October 5th and I have already seen a Christmas commercial of TV - REALLY!
• Goodwill is a great place to pick up books!
• There are times I crave a good hotdog - and tonight is one of those times!
• I love being a part of a small group.
• Something to Chew on; We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit ~ Aristotle

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Great day of worship at Whitfield Christian Church today. 
• They have a new worship team and they do a great job leading the congregation in worship.
• Church is looking into a possible merger, praying they make the right decision. 
• I think Sarasota is one of the most picturesque spots in Florida, Especially when you get around the waterways!
• Met a possible student for JUFL today. I hope he decides to come to school in January.
• Today I preached on the life of Jonah. 
• We often hear about Jonah in children's worship or in Sunday school we forget this small book is loaded with practical lessons on accepting a call from God.
• Two important lessons from today's message, first one cannot run from God and second, God's purposes must take a priority in our life.
• Next Sunday I am preaching at Englewood Christian Church in Jacksonville for their Homecoming. Really looking forward to being with the church family at Englewood
• My niece is getting baptized tonight - Oh Happy Day!
• Came home Friday evening to 6 alumni sitting around my dining room table playing games. One of the joys of working for a university!
• I am often surprised by what the TV critics call good entertainment. 
• One more thought from this morning's message, Jonah was a prophet for the king of Israel; in other words he had the king's ear, but God did not have Jonah's heart and that is why he was willing to flee from God's call!
• Something to Chew on; “It’s important to understand that at every point of opposition to who we are or to what God has called us to do, we are presented with the options of either conforming and giving in, or standing our ground and becoming stronger in who God has made us to be” ~ Gabriel Wilson

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Avon Park Christian Church this morning. Wonderful time gathering with the church family. I was struck by the number of people who came up and introduced themselves to me.
• Special thanks to Tammy, the church's administrative assistant, I sent the wrong PPT earlier in the week and she whipped out a new one in 15 minutes - graphics included. 
• The hymn "Turn your eyes upon Jesus" is one of the most comforting hymns I know. 
• How does one know they are growing spiritually? John Ortberg's book, The Me I want to Be, can help answer the question.
• I am ready for Fall. 
• So appreciative for the people at JUFL who keep our physical plant in shape.
• I would love to put a blood pressure cuff on Muschamp on Game Day.  His stress level must be off the charts. 
• Something to Chew on; “In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on.” ~ Robert Frost

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day....

• Worshiped at  a Small church in Orange City this morning; Heart of Christ Christian Church.  A group of believers trying to do life together. 

• Nice to only have to travel about an hour from home. 

• I am always amazed how a message on the validity of scripture can have such an impact on people. 

• I fear we have forgotten we were once known as "People of the Book" 

• Was that a long game last night or what? Gators need to be aware no one is a pushover any more!

• Kathy is on the mend - thank you for all the prayers.

• I am really impressed with the quality of students on campus this year at JUFL.

• Hey Summer ends Tuesday - wish I could see the leaves change - for us Floridians, Fall mans it goes from highs in the 90's to highs in the upper 80's - Wow. 

• Something to Chew on; "Our calling is not to impose our faith on others, but to expose our faith to the world."  General John Ashcroft, former Attorney General of the United States 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at FCC Clearwater today. Wonderful time sharing in their "Missions and Me" Missions weekend.
• Great message on the importance of boldness in the life of a believer. 
• What bold thing have you done lately?
• The greatest sign of boldness is surrendering one's life to Christ.
• Good friends are precious to me. We never have enough time to share! 
• Interesting piece of trivia, it took the Florida Gators  3 weeks to score 65 points in 2013. This year they accomplished the 65 in one game. Hopefully this is a sign of good things to come!
• Getting a text from my granddaughter wishing me a Happy Grandparents Day makes me smile!
• Today my parents celebrate 56 years of marriage - what a great example of love and commitment!
• Dolphins win - did not see that happening today.
• With 46 views tonight I will have 21,000 page views on my blog.
• Mrs. Eubanks' Baked Alaska pie is great!
• Does anyone remember when it was a big deal to see DC Talk at Night of Joy?
• Something to Chew on: 2 Timothy 1:7