Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Great weekend of worship.
• I heard a message on obedience as well as a message on suffering this weekend. 
• The importance of fathers in the spiritual development of the family cannot be denied. Dads, we make a difference.
• It is sad to see how our culture wants to degrade fatherhood.
• Doughnuts for Dads was a fun way to show appreciation for dads today.
• Missing Dad today. If your dad has passed you understand.
• Do dads receive ties for father's day any more?
• Busy time at JUFL this week as we host the National Bible Bowl tournament. 
• There is no quieter place on earth than your home after the children leave.
• People waited 10 hours for a ride in one of our amusement parks in Central Florida this week, really!
• What would you wait in line 10 hours for?
• Father's Day meal; Japanese Steakhouse, good stuff.
• Something to Chew on; Every father should remember one day his child will follow his example, not his advice. ~ Charles Kettering 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• I had a couple of opportunities to worship this weekend. I heard two good messages, from two different ministers, both were applicable and meaningful.
• This weekend we celebrated the birth of the church, almost 2,000 years ago, God established His church and through the church the world has and continues to benefit from His instrument of grace and truth. 
• One of the highlights of my role at the university is to see the variety of methods churches are using today.
• Remember church leaders, Jesus promised HE would build HIS church!
• From this week's small group lesson, If I have surrendered, if I have put God in control of my life, then I can release all outcomes. I do not have to carry the weight of the world any longer. I can be open to face each day with a sense of wonder, gratitude, freedom, relaxation and delight.
• My two-week staycation is over, to be honest, it was nice not setting the alarm clock the past two weeks. Dreading tomorrow morning at 6 a.m.
• The most exciting thing to happen on my staycation; a snake got into my house, yep that was a heart stopper!
• We are now less than 100 days from the "most wonderful time of the year."
• Something to Chew on; The work of the church is not survival, she exists to fulfill the Great Commission. ~ Brother Andrew

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at First Christian Church of Cocoa Beach this morning.
• Message from the life of Jonah. Truth be told, there is a little bit of Jonah in all of us!
• There is something comforting about singing old hymns.
• The drive over the causeway is so peaceful. I think my blood pressure dropped 10 points just being by the beach. 
• I also heard a wonderful message from the first chapter of Revelation today, the message was right in my wheelhouse as the message focused on a favorite topic of mine; history.
• Our small group is going through the book, When the Game is over, it all goes Back in the Box, by John Ortberg. this weeks lesson; "How do you keep score?" This is a very probing question.
• The first week of vacation is in the books, really has been a restful time.  
• Attended the Applause Awards Saturday evening. It is amazing the amount of Theater in the Arts talent in Central Florida.
• When you consider all the performances last night were by high school students it was even more amazing. 
• Did we skip June and July and go straight to August - wow, it is hot!
• A Simple Pleasure - Having access to a Swimming Pool! Yes!  
• Something to Chew On; The account of Jonah is not a story of a man refusing to do God's will, but the account of God who is willing pursue us so we may do His will. ~ From Today's Message

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Great day of worship this morning.
• Memorial Day serves as a reminder of the cost of freedom.
• So thankful for the men and women who chose to serve in the armed forces. 
• Heard a wonderful version of the Star Spangled Banner this morning. This version should be performed at every sporting event.
• While the world manufactures monuments of stone, God has set aside a greater memorial for the Christian; the Lord's Supper. So simple, but so profound.
• From this week's devotion; every man has two tasks when it comes to their heart;1. Guard your heart. 2. Give your heart! Which one is most difficult for you?
• It is official, I am an empty nester, my last child moved to the Florida gulf coast this past week.
• It is just me and the pup now.
• Not sure if you noticed, we are less than 100 days from the start of the college football season. 
• Have you hugged your A/C repairman? It looks like it is going to be a scorcher this Summer! 
• Speaking of Summer, teachers thank you for your work this past year, your job is tougher than most people realize!
• Something to Chew on; When you forgive, you in no way change the past - but you sure do change the future. ~ Bernard Meltzer

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• A wonderful day of worship this morning at Kissimmee Christian Church on the topic of our confidence in Christ Jesus!
• The second message of the morning focused on the power of prayer in the life of believers. So wonderful to see people put a message into practice. More churches need to do the same.
• Why is prayer so important? Because prayer works!
• Read the following on a church banner this week; A disciple knows and follows Jesus. A disciple is becoming more like Jesus. A disciple leads the lost and the saved closer to Jesus. Pretty much sums it up.
• Dance recitals can be so long!
• When does lovebug season end? Not soon enough.
• I have had the opportunity to hear some great success stories over the last few days. Scripture is right, we need to rejoice with those who rejoice! 
• Watching old western movies reminds me of my dad, he loved the old cowboy movies.
• To all my teacher friends; hang in there, the end is near!
• Something to Chew on; Prayer is a natural expression of faith as breathing is to life. ~ Jonathan Edwards  

Sunday Night Refections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at First Christian Church of Orange Park this morning with mom.
• She won a prize for having a child attend with her from the greatest distance away from Orange Park! 
• Yep, I am a good son! LOL
• So good to spend time with my two brothers this weekend as well - there is nothing like family! So blessed we all live in FLA!
• While mother's day is a wonderful day for many, we must remember there are many who face this day having experienced the loss of their mom. There is a missing piece in their life today. Also, there are women who long to be mothers who have not experienced the joy of motherhood. For them, the day was tough as well. 
• Let us celebrate the joy of motherhood and remember to lift up the hurting.  
• Spent the first part of the week in Tennessee at a Retreat for my department at Johnson University. 
• All we have to do now is turn our plans into realities.
• So good to catch up with several friends from Johnson University Tennessee this past week.
• BTW the weather in Tennessee in May is WONDERFUL!
• Just once I would like to drive from Jax to Kissimmee and see no one texting while driving. Why don't people realize it is DANGEROUS!
• Speaking of driving, I think the summer traffic season has begun. 
• Something to Chew on; A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life...her children arise and call her blessed, her husband also and he praises her... Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. ~ A portion of Proverbs 31 (and if you know such a woman, thank God she is in your life.)

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Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Wonderful message about our confidence IN Christ this morning.
• Key thought from the message, our purpose in life is to give God glory.
• The question to keep in from of me; Do my thoughts and actions always glorify God?
• The 40th commencement is now in the books, really going to miss this group of students. 
• I can't believe I graduated from then CFBC 38 years ago, what a journey it has been!
• A box of Thin Mints found their way to my home yesterday, what a wonderful surprise. Thank you, Suzy!
• Attending a planning retreat this week. It is always good to reflect and develop plans for the coming year.
• Something to Chew on; God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied with Him. ~ John Piper