Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Shawn began a new series on generosity today.
• There is a battle between satisfaction and I just need one more...
• Generous people are joyful people. 
• To be a  generous person one must keep their eyes pure.
• I have preached on Matthew 6:24 many times, but Shawn brought a new spin on serving God and Mammon. Thank you Shawn.
• In the words of Rich Mullins, Everybody I know says they need one thing. And what they really mean is they need just one thing more.
• Question, what is your one thing? 
• I am fortunate to serve as the missions chair at KCC, our team is committed to global outreach.
• We made a quick trip to Atlanta last week for Lori's brother's funeral. So good to have all of her family together, even though it was a difficult time.
• Week 2 without football. However, March Madness is just around the corner.
• Something to Chew on; No one has ever become poor by Giving. ~ Ann Frank

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We worshipped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Shawn wrapped up his series on everyday discipleship.
• The challenge for all of us is to eat like Jesus. 
• To eat like Jesus one must be compassionate and intentional.  
• A few of our elders and some of the church staff are spending a couple of days in Savannah GA at the Next Level conference.
• I am looking forward to spending some time with these fine people as we continue to seek learn new strategies for KCC. 
• We are seeing 2 Timothy 3:1-5 right before our eyes.
• New Sound System at the church, What a difference!
• How can it be this cold in Florida?
• I think snowball tossing should a an olympic sport.
• Now that I am retired, I want to make it my goal to grow old gracefully.
• Something to Chew on; You can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old. ~ George Burns

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Shawn continued his messages on Everyday Discipleship. 
• The focus of the message was on growing in community.
• Are you living in community with others?
• His illustration on running the Marathon was great, yes we do better together!
• I spent the weekend learning how to be a better elder and how to move the church toward God honoring growth.
• A good friend of mine joined the retirement team today. Thank you Steve for being an example of faithfulness to the Call! Well Done!
• Wow, Indiana is for real.
• How can January be almost over?
• Hey Northern Friends, Stay Warm, Spring is only 54 days away.
• Something to Chew on; Speaking of Community, Remember, even the Lone Ranger had Tonto.

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day... 

• We worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Shawn continued his series on everyday discipleship.
• Shawn preached a great message on a topic we seldom hear in today's pulpits - SIN!
• The impact of our sin is devastating to all of us.
• Because of Sin, we are powerless.
• He is correct we cannot fix our sin problem, we need outside help, and that help is Jesus.
• Our life group kicked or a new study Friday evening. Focusing on what it means to honor the Sabbath.
• God designed us to have a rhythm in this life and part of that rhythm is rest.
• Why is it when we set about time to rest we sometimes feel guilty?
• NFL playoff games played up north are brutal.
• With the college football season coming to a close tomorrow evening there is one question; Indiana or Miami?
• My first major project in retirement, organizing the garage, Fun Times - NOT!
• Something to Chew on; No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn't trying. ~ Anonymous 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Shawn focused on what it means to be a disciple.
• Loving God and Loving Others is the foundation of being a disciple.
• We attended the funeral of a Proverbs 31 lady Saturday. She was the ideal minister's wife and a wonderful adopted grandmother to my oldest son, David.
• Today she is resting in the arms of Jesus.
• Once again I discovered this is truly a small world as I reconnected with people from my first youth ministry over 40 years ago.
• So many good memories to share.
• Football wrap up #1, Indiana is for real.
• Football wrap up #2, passes intercepted after the ball is deflected should not be charged to the quarterback. Sorry Trevor.
• Something to Chew on; As we begin a new year listen to the words of Isaiah - Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing. ~ Isaiah 43:18-19 (ESV)

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Shawn had a wonderful message based on the two lost sons of Luke 15. 
• Thank you Shawn for the different perspective on what we call the parable of the Prodigal Son.
• Shawn's application of the message was and will be transformative if you keep the resolution all year.
• It was great to witness a congregation practice generosity on Christmas Eve.
• Great things are happening at KCC.
• My first week as a retiree from full time work went well.  
• Curious, when should one take down their outdoor Christmas decorations?
• Dinner with Good Friends is always a treat!  
• Peanut Butter Fudge gone,  Chocolate Santa gone, Chex Party Mix gone, so glad I hide the White Chocolate Oreos!
• Something to Chew on; One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple. Psalm 27:4 (ESV)

Sinday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day.

• I finished my time preaching at Citrus Ridge Church this morning.
• I will miss worshipping with the group of believers 
• Today's message focused on the Compassion of Christ.
• While it is good to show compassion physically, the most compassionate thing you can do is introduce someone to Jesus.
• We made it back to Kissimmee Christian Church where Heath brought a message from the book of Colossians and the supremacy of Christ.
• We witnessed the baptismal waters stir once again.
• Celebrated Christmas with the kids today. 
• The house always seems really quiet once they leave.
• Best Christmas gift this year? Having all my kids at home today!
• Something to Chew on; Joy to the world, the Lord has come!