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Sunday, October 25, 2026

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

I began a new sermon series this morning from the book of Philippians titled, The Joy Stealers. Today's message focused on when circumstances confuse us.
At times in our life, circumstances can be confusing.
The apostle Paul shared practical advice on how to find hope when things happen we do not understand.
One of my favorite verses comes from Philippians 1, For me to live is Christ, to die is gain.
Our snowbirds are retuning to the Forest. Now I have new names to learn as many of these folks when back north as we were moving to Salt Springs.
Only 8 more days until all the political ads disappear. If all the attack ads are true you have to wonder why all the politicians are not in jail.
I wonder if men like Washington, Jefferson and Adams had attack ads.
Time change Sunday morning. Love the extra hour of sleep Saturday evening, not liking the darkness at 6:00 pm.
Something to Chew on; If there is no struggle, there is no progress. ~ Fredrick Douglass

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

We wrapped up our series from the book of James today.
The focus of today's message was prayer in all seasons of life.
If you are Suffering, Praising, Sick or with a fellow believer, remember to PRAY.
So thankful how are congregation is open to new growth opportunities.
Both our Ladies group and our men's group are doing well.
Lori is doing a wonderful job leading the women's group.
Music is the language of the heart. Thank you Wanda for speaking to our hearts this morning.
Yes, Life is worth the living, just because He lives!
We are beginning to experience Fall in the Forest and it is wonderful.
I received word this week from a friend whose daughter is now cancer free! Wonderful News.
Yesterday was one of those days that remind us "You Gotta Play the Games"
If you want stability, College Football os not for you. #upsetsallaround.
Something to Chew on; Prayer changes the petitioner, rather than God. ~ C.S. Lewis

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

We continued our series from the book of James this morning.
Today's topic, "How to Suffer Well.
I must admit, this was probably the most difficult message from James I have delivered.
Talking about suffering can bring up many emotions.
Key Point #1, Our character is revealed in how we handle suffering.
Key Point #2, Regardless of how long one suffers, it is only a temporary event!
Revelation 21:4 reminds us suffering will come to an end.
Through our "Project Love" ministry, our church has distributed 855 bags of food and supplies to the needy in our community this year.
I am thankful I serve a generous church.
How can this weekend be the 6th week of the college football season.
It looks like we are going to have a taste of Fall next week!
Maybe the bears will start hibernating.
Something to chew on; Suffering may be a part of your story, but thanks be to God it is not the end of your story. ~ From today's message.

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

Continued with our series from the book of James today.
This morning we looked at how to resolve conflict from James 4.
Key Point; #1 Conflict can not be avoided, but once there is conflict we should try to resolve it in a way that honors God.
Key Point #2: Humility enables us to resolve conflict.
People are responding to our two weekly Bible studies.
We had to make a quick trip to St. Cloud this afternoon. I had forgotten how bad the traffic is on the east side of Orlando. It took 50 minutes to go 7 miles.
Traffic in the Forest is nonexistent!
There are beatdowns and there are BEATDOWNS, yesterday was a BEATDOWN! IYKYK!
This week we entered the last quarter of 2026. Where did the year go?
Something to Chew on; Sometimes, God does not send you into battle to win it, he sends you into the battle to end it. ~ Shannon Aider

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

We continued our series from the Book of James this morning. Today's message focused on Taming the Tongue.
Key thought #1, The tongue cannot be controlled until the heart is completely surrendered to God.
Key Point #2, A transformed heart produces a transformed tongue.
Here is a sobering verse, from Matthew's gospel I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give an account for every careless word they speak. Matthew 12:26.
So thankful for God's Amazing Grace!
A dear friend passed away last month and his Celebration of Life was held Saturday. I am still in shock!
The weather is finally changing! Fall in the Forest is wonderful!
After watching today's games I wonder who will win first, Bucs or Fins. #topainfultowatch.
I still smile when I see the road sign in Salt Springs that reads, Caution, Congested Area Ahead!
Something to Chew on; Proverbs 18:21, Death and life are in the power of the tongue. This week, Speak Life into some one!

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

We continued our series from the Book of James this morning.
Today's topic asked the question, Is your faith genuine?
Key Point #1, Does your faith meet needs?
Key Point #2, is your faith equipped for action?
Key Point #3, Is your faith authentic?
Key Point # 4, Will your faith last?
As I shared this morning, we may be a small church, however through our outreach ministries we are making a difference in our community and beyond.
Our mid-week Bible Study got off to a great start Wednesday morning.
It is official, we now have 4 bear cubs roaming around the woods behind our house.
There are less than a 100 days until Christmas.
Yesterday was a college football bonanza, there were some really GOOD GAMES.
There were some good outcomes as well! IYKYK
Something to Chew on; Only the guy who is not rowing has time to rock the boat, ~ Jean-Paul Sarte

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

We continued our series from teh book of James this morning
The topic of the message, Avoiding Favoritism!
The unofficial title, Seeing People as God sees people.
Key Thought, What would it look like if we all lived be the Royal Rule found in Scripture?
Key Thought #2, God does not measure people by what they bring to the table, He measures us by how we treat people around His table.
We had our first men's breakfast Saturday, a wonderful time for the men of our church to get together.
Received word a good friend passed away this week. While we have not been together for a number of years, my heart aches for his family.
Phil Wickham's song "Homesick for Heaven" is a great reminder this world is not our home, there is something so much better waiting for us.
I blame the Buckeyes and the Longhorns for my lack of sleep last night!
Once again we learned, College Football is a 4 quarter game!
Something to Chew on; From today's message; Favoritism is inconsistent with God's ways.