Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at Fort Caroline Christian Church in Jacksonville this morning from Jonah 2. Focusing on the prayer of Jonah.
• One major truth from Jonah's prayer, Regardless of where you are in your spiritual walk, if you call upon God He will answer you!
• I have a new word to describe their worship; "traditional funk" believe me it is good!
• Today their missions' emphasis was on Haiti, it amazes me how difficult life is for so many people in that country.
• I read about a man who completed 62 years of ministry today, what a shining example of faithfulness! Thank you, Mr. Anderson.
• Really would like to see who wins tonight for best pic, but I don't want to hear all the protest rhetoric.
• Sometimes when I eat alone at a non-fast food restaurant I feel like people are looking at me and feeling sorry for me.
• There are times a busy schedule can really drain you.
• Some songs just connect, this is one of them. 
• March madness is getting close, get your brackets ready.
• This weekend I was watching a lot of youth ministers post their student ministries at the CIY BELIEVE conference on FACEBOOK and I came to one conclusion, I am too old for student ministry! Did I ever have that much energy?
• Something to Chew on; Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. ~ Hebrews 10:23

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• It was a Two-Fer day, worshiped at Fairway Christian Church last evening and this morning as part of their mission's fair, followed by preaching at Kissimmee Christian Church this evening.
• Mark had a great message at Fairway on James 3, on the power of the tongue.
• Loved the worship at Fairway, they have such joy in their worship.
• One amazing fact about Fairway, the church gives over $250,000 annually to missions. God is truly blessing their efforts.
• Connecting with other mission partners is always inspiring!
• God is doing some wonderful things around the world. So glad to be a part of His work!
• A mission-minded church is a healthy church. In fact, show me a church that does not have a missions program and I will show you a church in decline.
• Tonight's message at Kissimmee Christian came from the book of Jonah; God's passionate pursuit of a reluctant prophet be a part of His divine plan.
• KCC is another church that has a healthy perspective on missions. 
• Driving on the Florida Turnpike at 6:30 in the morning is so peaceful. I wished it was that way all the time.
• How can there be only 8 days left in February?
• I am so thankful for the grief counseling provided by Hospice. 
• I fear we have too many managers in our churches and too few leaders, We desperately need godly leaders. 
• Here is a great resource for reversing the trend I mentioned above.
• Something to Chew on; “There is a club in this world that you do not join knowingly. One day you are just a member. It is “The life changing events club.” The fee to join the club is hurt beyond belief, payable in full, up front for a lifetime membership.The benefit of the club is a new found perspective on life, and a deep understanding that you may not be happy about your current situation, but you can be happy in your current situation. ~ John Passaro, "6 Minutes Wrestling with Life"

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at Fort Caroline Christian Church this morning from the book of Jonah.
• There really is a little bit of Jonah in all of us!
• Have you ever wondered why God pursued Jonah after Jonah refused to go to Ninevah?
• God's pursuit of Jonah is a wonderful picture of GRACE!
• I love it when the worship prior to the message prepares the hearts of the listeners to hear from God's word.
• Great mission testimony from a couple of folks who spent some time in South Africa. 
• We have officially survived the first week of no football. 
• One thing that amuses me as  I travel to churches in Florida are the driving habits of Florida drivers - today I saw someone pass another car in the merge lane getting on I-95, someone had a guardian angel.
• Watching my granddaughter and son go to a Valentine's dance warms my heart.
• Somedays I am just exhausted; today is one of those days!
• Walking through our family cemetery reminds me life is extremely short! PLEASE take advantage of every day!
• Something to Chew on; Being a leader is like being a lady; if you have to remind people you are, you aren't! ~ Margaret Thatcher (This is probably one of my top 5 favorite quotes on leadership)

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at First Christian Church of Clearwater this morning.
• Great message from the 3rd chapter of Jonah; What do to with Second Chances?
• Key thought; Delayed Obedience is Disobedience. 
• Second Key thought; The graciousness of God is unfathomable. Just ask Jonah and the citizens of Ninevah.
• Worship this morning was great; a good mix of ancient and modern. Why can't more churches get this right?
• Interesting fact this morning, I met a man who attended the first Super Bowl back in 1967 - what a thrill!
• Driving through Tampa and I did not see a single traffic barricade, I wonder if I will ever be able to say that when I am driving through Orlando?
• 5 million for a 30-second commercial - Really!
• No one does American Pageantry like the Super Bowl, the pregame show can really put a lump in your throat!
• Please, Please, Please no political statements tonight!
• I am discovering the "4th" of each month is always difficult.
• With all the Leadership Resources available, why is there such a leadership vacuum in our in our culture today?
• Something to Chew on; Leadership is not about a title or a designation. It is about impact, influence, and inspiration. Impact involves getting results, influence is about spreading the passion you have for your work and you have to inspire teammates and customers.~ Robin Sharma  

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• One of the most confusing days of travel I have ever experienced while representing JUFL.
• Visited the Christian Church at DeLeon Springs this morning as well as Plymouth Ave. Christian Church in Deland. 
• Adam did a wonderful job speaking on the subject of keeping the Rules.
• Key thought; Relationships always become before rules.
• Spent some time this week with a group of ministers at the Florida Bible Conference, oh the stories we shared! You really have to have a sense of humor if you are called to ministry!
• It is amazing there are not more accidents on the highway; sometimes I feel like I am on the Daytona Speedway, BTW I only have a 4 cylinder! Just keep peddling!
• Who saw this weather when they thought about moving the Pro Bowl from Hawaii to Orlando?
• I miss College Football.
• Saw a great movie this weekend, Hidden Figures, great film and I got the senior citizen's discount! Although I needed a loan to buy a popcorn and a drink!
• Connected with some good friends this past Saturday, amazed how much we have in common, and it was great to reconnect in person after 6+ years.
• Sometimes I feel a sense of loneliness that is almost overwhelming.
• The words of this song are extremely powerful.
• Something to Chew on; If there is a single lesson that life teaches us, it's that wishing doesn't it make it so. ~ Lev Grossman

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Today had to be one of the most difficult days for a minister to give a sermon, Jim I know God was working through you today.
• Thank you for your transparency, Tony, I know it had to be difficult to lead us in worship today.
• So thankful we do not grieve as people who have no hope.
• I long for heaven more and more every day.
• Celebrated my daughter's birthday this weekend, so proud of the young lady she has become.
• Always good to have the family visit for the weekend.  
• Quote from my group counseling session this week; "We are members of a club no one wants to be a part of"
• Something to Chew on; If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world. ~ C.S. Lewis

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at First Christian Church, Babson Park this morning. 
• Today's message; "There is a little bit of Jonah in all of us."
• Like Jonah, most of us are reluctant to follow God's call completely, especially when we do not fully understand His plan.
• FCC Babson Park has done some good stuff under Darin's leadership. Small churches CAN have an impact in a community.
• Today was a short travel day, only 104 miles!
• I heard of another church in Florida closed her doors today, so sad to hear of their demise.
• Six years ago today I walked away from the located preaching ministry.
• Six years ago, I could have never imagined what my life would be like today. 
• Attended a wedding of two JUFL students this weekend, they were meant for each other.
• The Wedding was beautiful, but I had a little difficulty at the reception. Many of the songs and activities reminded me of my two boys' weddings and how much Kathy enjoyed their wedding days! Bittersweet!
• Oh, to dance with her at a wedding one more time!
• Bob's post this evening was spot on for anyone dealing with a health issue, you can read it here.
• Monday night was a reminder of why you have to play the game! On paper, it did not look like Clemson had a chance.
• Something to Chew on; Once you learn to quit, it becomes a habit. ~ Vince Lombardi