Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped with the church family at Southwest Christian Church in Ocala today.
• There is something about hymns accompanied with an organ that is stirring. 
• Message focused on Mission Awareness this morning with the text coming from the book of Jonah.
• The book of Jonah teaches us there is a need for missions and an alternative to missions. The need for missions is great, the alternative to missions is discouraging.
• One of the great misconceptions regarding missions - "Missions begins at home!" No, missions is about taking the gospel to someone, either overseas or across the street it is not about focusing on one's self. 
• Two key ideas from my message this morning; A healthy church is a mission minded church and a great church is not known by it's seating capacity but by it's sending capacity!
• Found out today one of "my kids" from my youth ministry years helped lead worship this morning at his church. We never know how far our influence extends!
• After watching last night's game between Missouri and South Carolina we should be reminded we should never throw in the towel! 
• This past week I have watched the outpouring of love toward an alumnus' family at his passing. Years have passed, but the alumni of CFBC/FCC and now JUFL are a unique family. The memories I have from those 4 years are invaluable! 
• If you have not visited a Goodwill store, you do not know what you are missing. 
• Did you know there are only 5 weeks left in the college football regular season!
• Something to Chew on; Who we love is always more important than what we love ~ John Weece, Twitter  

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at New Hope CC in Nokomis this morning. 
• Great worship and very receptive audience.
• This mornings message dealt with the subject of the authority of God's word. 
• Funny how we have come to believe many of today's issues are up for a vote, Why, because we fail to recognize Biblical Authority. 
• Biblical authority is not intolerant it is a lifeline in a world questioning all other authority. 
• After spending 2 1/2 years traveling around the state, I think I might be ready to write a book.
• Titles I am considering; "My View; Looking at ministry though a windshield!" (this would be a salute to all my traveling.  or "I really wished I would have paid more attention in Bible College, things I did not know I would need to know" (Short title, I thought I had seen everything!)
• College football is really getting interesting.
• Watched the beginning of the Colts/Broncos Game  tonight - Colts fans really have class! 
• Is cooler weather on the way.
• For some reason I was thinking about eternity a lot today. 
• Something to Chew on; The Bible Teaches us what is right what is not right, how to get right and how to stay right! Warren Weirsbee    

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts From an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at FCC Kissimmee today, great message on the power of Intercessory Prayer. 
• While the message of Intercessory Prayer was good, Jim's example with Congressman Grayson was a perfect example. Thanks Jim for your witness.
• One of those "God things" happened this morning, I arrived at FCCK with no responsibilities, however I left being the point man for a baptism at the college, what a great blessing - The best piece of advice I can give anyone based on today's events; always look for moments to be used by God.
• Really appreciated the testimonies at ROUNDUP this year. 
• The Alumni Band did a wonderful job!
• Hey David Wheeler, your "pilgrim" illustration was great! So True!
• I am really enjoying the AMAZING RACE this season
• I am speaking to a group of men this week about the future of the church, I hope they are ready!
• With all the leadership resources available today, there really is no reason for a leadership vacuum in our culture.
• I really love this verse
• I do not understand the top 25 in college football. Some of the teams need to play someone of substance to get a ranking.
• Something to Chew On; The greatest day in your life and mine is when we take total responsibility for our attitudes. That's the day we truly grow up. ~ John Maxwell   

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped in Nokomis today at the New Hope Christian Church.
• Today's message focused on becoming a people who offer grace in a grace-less society.
• The story of the Prodigal Son is really a story of 3 sons; one who left his father's home, one who left his father's heart and one who left Heaven to rescue the first two sons.
• Have you ever noticed the story of the Prodigal son has no ending? 
• Once again I realized we live in a very small world. Met a family we worshiped with in Orlando almost 30 years ago.
• Attended a funeral this week of a young girl who literally changed everyone she touched! I marveled at the faith of her parents!
• This month is clergy appreciation month, remember to thank the ones who have provided you with spiritual leadership. They truly practice second mile living everyday!
• There is an outpouring of prayer going toward an alumnus of CFBC the past few weeks, so good to be connected in this "FACEBOOK" age.
• Connecting with a long time friend in youth ministry this week, can't wait to hear what is happening in his life. 
• How can 6 weeks of college football go by so fast?
• Something to Chew on; “What is applauded as exceptional at first will then be expected because applause is addictive. But a person can only receive what is given to them by heaven.”  ~ Andy Stanley at this year's Catalyst Conference