Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at Okeechobee Christian Church today, This mornings topic; What is the condition of your heart?
• Your heart can be unresponsive, impulsive, destructive or productive. The woman at the well in John 4 is a great example of a person whose heart can change the more they spend time with Jesus.
• Listened to the choral society tonight at FCC Kissimmee, we have a talented group of musicians and vocalist at Florida Christian College. 
• Spent Saturday evening with some really good friends last night it has been TOO long since we were together. 
• Wrapping up the school year this week, where did the time go?
• FCC says good bye to Bill and Cheryl Behrman this week, I will miss his positive attitude and spirit at FCC. 
• As I blog tonight my future daughter in law and wife Kathy are discussing wedding plans. DON'T Blink!
• Just sayin' Happy, Happy, Happy - some of you understand!
• CBS Sports gave the Miami Dolphins a "B" for this year's draft let's hope that spells a better season than the ones we have experienced lately. 
• Something to Chew on; God's power within you is only potential until you convert it into strength - by faith and action. ~ Steven Furtick 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped with the church family at First Christian Church of Frostproof this morning.
• Some of the most gracious people I have met in the last few years of visiting churches.
• Today's topic; Sowing Seeds in Unexpected Places.
• We never know where the seed may land so we must sow seed Plentifully,  Patiently and Passionately, trusting God for the increase. 
• Favorite illustration this morning was about the seeds found in King Tut's tomb, they were planted and produced fruit. Here were seeds surrounded by death and decay for over 3,000 years, yet when planted they brought forth life!
• Imagine Banquet was a huge success. Arron Chambers shared a powerful message about FCC's rich heritage. He reminded everyone why we love FCC.
• Thank you Arron for reminding us the Zeal of FCC, may it never cease.
• FCC's commencement is in 2 weeks - we are ready to unleash a committed group of men and women into the world!
• Watching "Pride of the Yankees" tonight - They simply do no make movies like that today. The movies does have some corny moments, but the hero (Lou Gehrig) is not flawed or compromised and I always get a lump in my throat when Lou Gehrig played by Gary Cooper announces; "Today I am the luckiest man alive."
• Something to Chew on; The opposite of love is not hate, it is indifference. The opposite of art is not ugliness, it is indifference. The opposite of faith is not heresy, it is indifference. And the opposite of life is not death, it is indifference. ~ Elie Wiesel    

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Tonight is my 150th Sunday Night Reflection. Including my Facebook Wall (where it all started) I have been "reflecting" for over three years! To all my faithful readers thank you for joining me each Sunday evening. Looking forward to another 150+

• Worshiped at Sebring Christian Church this morning, good mix of worship and fellowship.
• Today's Topic, "Sowing Seeds in People's Lives."
• The Message answered the question why people do not respond to the gospel message.
• The answer; it is a matter of the heart.
• BTW if your heart is not right, it is impossible for you to sow seeds into the lives of others.
• I had lunch with Sebring's new youth minister, Josh and his wife, they asked me for youth ministry advice, I have never felt so old or so encouraged! I think he is going to do a great job at the church! 
• Spent a week in Charleston SC learning new software - looking at a computer screen for 7 1/2 hours each day is tough.
• However, I did visit some FINE restaurants each evening. Good Times!
• There are only 3  weeks of school left. How can a year go by so fast?
• Signed up for minute with John Maxwell a few weeks back, I get a minute of training sent to my inbox every day - good stuff, I highly recommend it!
• Maxwell is right; It is not only important what you learn, but who learn it from.
• Saturday, I spent the day at my family reunion, wow I have a great heritage, thanks to my family.
• I have preaching the 12 out of the past 15 Sundays this year, I really miss my home church.
• There are a lot of changes on the horizon, really excited!
• I have never looked forward to a Monday, like I am looking forward to tomorrow. 
• OK, now that March Madness is over let's get through the lull of Spring; College football will be here soon.
• Something to Chew On... The love of family and the admiration of friends is much more important than wealth and privilege. ~ Charles Kuralt
  

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...
- Worshiped with the MI Church in Merritt Island this morning, Mark and the team are very serious about discipleship.
- Great to see how this church incorporates their youth ministry in worship.
- You could really sense the excitement in the church.
- But I have to admit it was kind of nerve racking to look out and see my former preaching professor in the audience, he was very gracious and kind, even though I probably violated most of the rules regarding sermon structure.
- Arrived in South Carolina tonight for 5 days of software training. This should be interesting!
- Trying out a wireless keyboard tonight, please excuse any abnormalities to the blog.
- Road Trips with adults are much like road trips with teens, the only difference, adults stop at better restaurants.
- Something to Chew on; Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart, wisdom is not found among fools. Proverbs 14:33