Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• I gave the congregation and Missions Team a University Update at First Christian Church Clearwater this morning.
• Unfortunately, my "Co-Pilot" could not join me this morning.
• Mike preached a great message from Revelation 3 on the importance of being totally committed to Christ and His church.
• Providing resources for scholarships as well as monthly support FCC Clearwater continues to be a great church.
• During the month of March, I visited 8 different churches; That is a lot of "Advancing!" 
• The first quarter of 2023 is almost complete, where does the time go?
• I am not sure, but I know it means we are getting closer to football season!
• Did anyone have the teams that are in the final four in your bracket? Seriously, that is why they call it madness.
• Lori and I celebrate our 1 year anniversary tomorrow, WOW!
• Something to Chew on; Every action you take is a vote for the person you wish to become.  ~ James Clear, Atomic Habits

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day... 

• I preached at the First Christian Church of Frostproof this morning.
• The message focused on the Uncommon Community of JUFL.
• It has been a long time, but I also taught Bible School this morning.
• The FCC Frostproof has a beautiful spirit and the church family was very encouraging.
• This past week, I celebrated my 12-year work anniversary at JUFL.
• Over the 12 years, I have preached or given university updates in 172 churches. Oh, the places I have gone! 
• This past weekend reminded us not to bet against the underdog! #bracketsbustedtoosoon
• We continue our Alumni Roundtable visits this week, so far we have visited Jacksonville and Tampa. Up next, Orlando (Monday) and Palm Bay (Tuesday).
• Book # 3 this year, Necessary Endings by Henry Cloud. 
• The premise of the book is; Too often we hang on to something no longer useful or helpful instead of bringing it to a close or an end.
• I have a friend who received devastating news this weekend, but I believe it will turn out to be a great victory for him.
• Something to Chew on; You cannot go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending. ~ C.S. Lewis

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We worshiped at Christ's Church of Marion County this morning.
• Ray did an excellent job preaching on the subject of "passing the baton" from 1 and 2 Timothy.
• His message should be preached in pulpits throughout Florida. 
• Pointed Question; is your church preparing the pass the baton to the next generation?
• Passing the baton is not an option, it is mandatory if our congregations are to survive.
• We had a great time sharing an update with the congregation. CCMC is a wonderful fellowship.
• Cancer has once again reminded us this is a fallen world filled with pain and suffering, but as Jeremy Camp sings, There will be a day!
• Prayers for Jeff and his family.
• This is my 650th Sunday Night Reflection. To be honest I never thought I would still be "Reflecting" after all this time.
• Just in case you are wondering, 650 posts come out to be 12.5 years.
• Are you looking for a good book to read? I suggest Atomic Habits.
• It is time to fill out the brackets. Who will have the one shining moment?
• I want my hour back!
• Another Florida winter is coming Tuesday and Wednesday, Yikes.
• Something to Chew on; Leadership is developed daily, not in a day. ~ John Maxwell

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We worshiped at Homeport Christian Church in St. Augustine this morning.
• Shared a University Update with the Homport Family. 
• VERY friendly congregation.
• Ben and Jordan are doing an excellent job connecting people to Christ.
• Ben's message on the subject of divorce was very good. He presented truth and showed grace! So good to see our alumni handling such a sensitive topic!
• We had a wonderful lunch with the missions team and some of their other mission partners.
• It is so good to see how different mission organizations are fulfilling the mission of reaching the lost for Christ.
• I am amazed when I visit a church by the number of connections I have with people through my work at JUFL. Today I met people from my home church, as well as met people who were familiar with my first ministry. #smallworldinministry. 
• We are less than 2 months from graduation. This school year is flying by!
• Vacation dates are on the calendar, it looks like we are going to be Michigan bound.
• Thankfully, I have a great tour guide.
• We are now one week away from "Bracket Time" 
• Something to Chew on; Don't buy into the notion that mistakes can somehow be avoided. They can't.  ~ John Maxwell

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning. 
• Jim finished the first chapter of Philippians this morning.
• Key Point #1, We are created for eternity
• Key Point #2, Eternity is a primary motivation in our lives and must become our ultimate point of reference.
• Returned to the Church tonight for a gospel concert, music truly is the language of the heart.
• It was a perfect day.
• The traffic in Kissimmee is strangling this town! BTW, it takes more than honking your horn to make the traffic move faster.
• Extreme Ownership completed, now on to the next book, Atomic Habits!
• Something to Chew On; Not everyone will become a great leader, but everyone can become a better leader, ~ John Maxwell

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Jim continued his series from Philippians.
• Jim's personalizing of 1 Corinthians 13, is an excellent guide for self-reflection.
• First Sunday without NFL football, UGH
• BTW, I cannot believe people paid seven million dollars for a 30-second super bowl commercial this year. Creativty has left the building!
• We are in the process of making vacation plans, time to get away.
• Our life group is currently studying the life of Joshua.  
• Joshua is a great example of faithfulness in spite of difficult circumstances.
• If you are going to choose between faithfulness or success, trust me on this, always choose faithfulness.
• I should finish "Extreme Ownership"  this week,  So thankful for the recommendation from friends in Jacksonville.
• This book takes a different approach to leadership, well worth reading.
• Something to Chew on; Failure is a detour, not a dead-end street. ~ Zig Ziglar

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day... 

• We worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Jim began a new message in the book of Philippians. Great message on finding joy in this life
• Key Point from the message, God is transforming us daily, We are not perfect but we are better than we were yesterday!
• I attended the state minister's meeting this past Thursday, so good to see and hear what God is doing through the many ministries around the state. 
• Bob Russell's message Thursday morning was a reminder of how difficult it can be to lead a local congregation today.
• Pray for your minister.
• I would like to be back on our cruise ship today!
• The book"Extreme Ownership" is rocking my world when it comes to leadership. One of the best books on leadership I have read in a long time.
• Tonight is the end of this year's football season, I hope it is a good game.
• Will we ever see the Fins back in the big game?
• Speaking of football, the NIL is changing College Football forever.
• Did you walk to and from school as a child? This generation of students will never be able to tell their kids, "They walked 5 miles, in the snow, uphill both ways!" Oh, what they are missing!
• Something to Chew on; Being a leader is like being a lady, if you have to tell someone you are, you are probably not! ~ John Maxwell