Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at Salt Springs Christian Church this morning. The message focused on how to Biblically handle problems.
• When faced with a problem, scripture reminds us we have a Heavenly Father who cares for us and a church family to come along aside us.
• Galatians 6:2 calls for us to Carry one another's burdens and thus we fulfill the law of Christ. This is not a suggestion, but a command for people of Faith!
• This weekend has been a reminder Jesus is the hope of the world!
• I read a probing question this week; Are you satisfied with merely knowing the acts of God or do you want to know the ways of God? There is a difference.
• I have to admit this is a question I have pondered several times this past week!
• I believe people's driving skills have devolved since COVID 19. 
• I miss going to movie theaters. There is just something special about eating overpriced movie theater popcorn!
• What did we do before next day delivery when shopping online? 
• Something to Chew on; We must remember the service to God is the greatest privilege we can receive in life. ~ Henry Blackaby 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at Salt Springs Christian Church this morning.
• The message focused on the parable of the Good Samaritan   
• The message asked a probing question; Who is your neighbor?
• Your neighbor is anyone God brings into your circle of influence. How are you influencing your neighbors?
• It has been 7 weeks since I preached a message in church, Today I realized how much I miss preaching!
• Life Group Zoom meetings help our group stay together during these extraordinary times.
• We are no longer Baby Boomers, we are Baby Zoomers!
• Faculty and Staff delivered diplomas to the class of 2020 this past weekend, there are a lot of good stories to share about this experience.
• I know it is Memorial Day weekend, but when did the Florida Turnpike turn into the Indy 500. #driveitlikeyoustoleit!
• I had a great visit with my son Jonathan and his wife Megan this weekend, Good Times!
• In memory of my dad, I watched a couple of John Wayne movies this weekend, he loved the Duke!
• Something to Chew on; To be loved by God is the highest relationship, the highest achievement, and the highest position in life. ~ Henry Blackaby 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• I had the opportunity to hear two messages this morning. Different styles, but both presented sound Biblical truth.
• Lessons from today's messages; Pain is inevitable, but misery is an option.
• The question this morning; why would you choose misery?
•  Lesson from message #2, we once were rejected, but now we have been accepted!
• There is great comfort in knowing I belong to God!
• There are not many positives about sheltering in place, but I have found more time to read and study the Bible. It is almost like being in college again!
• Speaking of study, I found this gem in this week's devotional; One should strive to find godly friends who will challenge you to become the person God desires.
• Who thought it would be permissible to wear a mask into the bank.
• I have discovered the secret to cooking is just to experiment with things.
• Life was never meant to be lived through Zoom.
• One of the simple pleasures in life; a good haircut!
• For the last 8 weeks, my daily commute to work is about 16 steps!
• Something to Chew on; Remember the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more. ~ H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Spent the day with my mom and my two brothers celebrating Mother's Day.
• Great time sharing memories and celebrating family.
• Next time we get together we need to inform one other who is bringing the dessert, we had 5 different desserts today! You have to sample them all - Right?
• As much as I enjoyed Mother's Day I am very much aware there are some children who were not able to celebrate today because their mothers are in heaven.
• May we be aware holidays can be tough on others! For some, they are not always happy occasions.
• Our small group had our first Zoom meeting, I was impressed we are all 50+ and we were able to log on without a teenager showing us how to make Zoom work.
• The NFL posted the 2020 schedule this week - Yes there is a light at the end of the table. 
• Now if college football will follow their example!
• Speaking of football, we lost a great coach and leader this past week, and yes his '72 Dolphins are still the standard; 17 - 0.
• My chihuahua wonders why I never go to work anymore, maybe she thinks I have retired or worse, I have lost my job. 
• Something to Chew on; I do not know of any other way to lead but by example ~ Don Shula

Sunday Hight Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Once again I had the opportunity to hear two messages this morning. One message focused on prayer, the other on unity. 
• Both topics are vital for believers today.
• Speaking of unity, I watched one of the most powerful ways to close out worship as 85 churches shared a prayer for unity. You can see the video here
• Key thought from the message on prayer, are you praying with a sense of expectancy? 
• Praying for my kids this week.
• It is true, it is not good for man to be alone!
• I am afraid my barber is going to need some lawn clippers when I get my next haircut!
• It is one thing to have tan lines on your arms, but thanks to COVID 19 many of us are going to have tan lines just over our noses.
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, right now they all look the same to me!
• Facetime with Savannah is a special treat. 
• I am glad Dairy Queen is considered an essential business.
• Something to Chew on; To get the full value of joy you must have someone to divide it with. ~ Mark Twain

 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• I was able to have a variety of worship experiences today. I heard two good messages regarding the mission of the church. 
• Key thought from message #1, "When we are living the mission of the Lord, we have no time for worry."
• Key thought from message #2, When we are not having the results we had hoped we need to listen to the savior, he always knows the better way. 
• I have had two opportunities to preach during the COVID Crisis and I know it is difficult to preach to an "Empty Room". 
• What I have noticed over the last 4 weeks is how many of my preaching friends are becoming more comfortable with the technology each week. 
• I wonder how many churches will continue streaming their services after the crisis is over?
• Life was never meant to be lived looking at a computer screen for hours every day!
• The weekly coffee break with my Tennessee partners is a highlight of my work week.
• The NFL draft is over, could there possibly be a new winning era coming to Miami #Tuaforthewin!
• Does every day seem like Saturday to you?
• Something to Chew on; Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting. ~ Anonymous

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped online today. The message focused on the "Essentials" 
• When everything is stripped away, what are the essential items one must have to be a person of faith?
• Today's message focused on our identity in Christ
• The question is not who we are, but to whom do we belong! 
• The song "No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus" is moving, you can hear the song by following this link Simply skip the ads and go straight to the song, The song has a simple but powerful message!
• Remember, our religious activity will never replace having a relationship with Jesus.
• 5 things I am missing because of the Shelter in Place; Spending Time with a significant friend, Seeing my kids (thank you, Mr. Jobs, for Facetime), Chinese Food, Haircuts, and Connecting with friends in person! 
• I have spent the last 3 weeks connecting with friends of the university, so good to hear why or how they are connected to JUFL.  
• When you find a Snickers Bar in the back of the refrigerator, you know it is going to be a good day! 
• A Sewing Angel visited the campus of JUFL last week and brought 20 masks for the staff. Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Clara. Your masks are appreciated!
• One thing Shelter in Place has taught me; we are relational people and it is not good for us to be isolated.
• Something to Chew on; Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself. ~ Leo Tolstoy