Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at FCC Orange Park this morning.
• Experienced one of the most powerful invitations times I have seen in years.
• It is true, every Sunday there is a hurting person in every church, are we willing to lift them up at their time of need?
• I am humbled by the generosity of others.
• After reading posts on FACEBOOK this week, I am amazed at what people fight about in matters of faith.
• Preached on the topic of Paul's thorn this morning from 2 Corinthians 12, and verse 10 really jumped out at me; I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. How many of us really delight in suffering for the sake of Christ?
• First group of students return to Johnson University Florida this week, summer is just about over.
• I bet we will want all this rain during our "dry season" in the coming months.
• I have a new responsibility at JUFL this Fall, I am the staff representative of the Timothy Club (The university's discipleship group focusing on preaching). 
• How can Thursday be August 1???
• Something to Chew on; Unless commitment is made, there are only hopes and promises... but no plans ~ Peter Drucker. 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Returned to Whitfield CC in Sarasota this morning. This morning's topic; The Older Brother in the Parable of the Prodigal Son.
• One commentator said the story of the prodigal son is a story of a son who lost his way, But the question of the hous is which boy lost his way, one left his father's land, the other left his father's heart!
• Did you know God takes grumbling just as serious as sexual immorality, check it out! 
• In the the Parable of the Prodigal Son, one discovers 3 sons; the prodigal, the older son and the Son of God. 
• I am still thinking about the NACC - it has been a  week and the messages are still coming to mind! Great preaching leaves a lasting impression.
• My brother in law's passing reminded me life is brief.
• If you have any unfinished business take care of it NOW!
• The first wave of students arrive in less than 2 weeks!
• So thankful for the new office at the college.
• Rain; Again!
• Training camp opened up for the NFL today, it will not be long now!
• Something to Chew on; No one can make you feel inferior without your consent ~ Eleanor Roosevelt  

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped with the church family at Whitfield Christian Church, Sarasota this morning. This church has a wonderful spirit. 
• They have a mix of traditional and contemporary styles of worship, good mix!
• Spent the week at the NACC in Louisville - incredible preaching and Bible Studies from the book of Revelation. Challenging, Inspiring and Informative. 
• When you walk through the exhibits at the NACC you realize we are part of something big ~ God is working in so many different ways!
• Beneath the Waters, (I Will Rise) is a great worship song!
• I also reconnected with several friends - all in all it was a great week.
• It is July, preseason football is just around the corner.
• I am moving to a new office this week - Yippee! 
• This verse keeps coming to mind this week.
• The world really does need Jesus.
• Something to Chew On; I believe the first test of a truly great man is in his humility ~ John Ruskin 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped with Horizon Christian Church in Valrico this morning, great worship, and the preaching was not too bad either!
• Scott and his team are doing a wonderful job in this community outside of Tampa.
• Also preached at FCC Kissimmee tonight. I love attending this church when I am in town!
• Well it is official, Florida Christian College is now Johnson University Florida, excited about the possibilities.
• Looking forward to spending the week in Louisville Kentucky, attending the NACC. I am sure I will be busy answering a lot of questions for our alumni.
• Connecting with a former youth minister this week, funny we only see one another once a year, yet our bond of friendship is very strong.
• Just curious, how do you define love? Answer; T-I-M-E!
• Humbled by the outpouring of sympathy for Kathy's brother Tom, he lost his fight with cancer this weekend.
• Dinner with some long time friends tonight was great, relived old memories and made some new ones!
• Something to Chew on; What makes the good old days the good old days is a bad memory ~ Mark Twain