Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at FCC Orange Park today. I had a two fer! Bible School and Morning Worship.
• Great challenge from the senior minister today following my message regarding their open youth ministry position - more preachers need to challenge their congregation in the same manner.
• Today's message "Becoming People of the Second Chance" Easy to to preach, difficult to practice!
• Question, are today's worship songs becoming tomorrows treasured hymns?
• All week I looked for ward to some Florida football and then the game is called because of severe weather - patience Alan!
• Step 1 chemo complete, Step 2, surgery on Wednesday - prayers appreciated.
• Cancer has changed a lot of things in our family's life, yet if has not weakened our faith. God is with us in the storm!
• Tomorrow is September 1, hold on, the holidays are a comin'
• I am sure every generation thought the end was close, but it sure seems like we living out this passage of scripture today.
• Oh how I wish the Miami Dolphins were relevant again!
• First week of college is in the books, I have really joyed hearing what our continuing students accomplished over the summer.
• I believe rest is one of God's great gifts to his children.
• Watched the emmy's last week, the TV landscape is changing.
• Something to Chew on; People who use time wisely spend it on activities that advance their overall purpose in life. ~ John C. Maxwell

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped with the church family at North Citrus Christian Church today.
• Today's topic the purpose of Scripture.
• It is not enough just to know facts about the Bible, one must understand the message of the Bible. 
• I fear today we have become more focused on facts and figures of scripture rather than discovering the faith that comes from seeking out the message of the Bible.
• I know we say this every year, but this has to be the hottest summer ever!
• Next week kicks off the college football season - now everyone sing with me "It's the most wonderful time of the year" 
• Classes start tomorrow at JUFL, Yes the students are back - farewell summer!
• Watching parents say good bye to their students on move in day is tough.
• We are 122 days away from Christmas!
• Today is my 400th Blog post!
• I am reading John Ortberg's book "The Me I want to Be" great book on personal discipleship. Does not focus on making other disciples, rather focuses on you becoming a disciple - remember you can't teach what you do not know!
• Ortberg's 5 counterfeit "me's" are a great way to check out how one is measuring their person growth in Christ. 
• When you are tired or frustrated or not feeling like doing what is right, please remember this section of scripture
• One of the great lessons to learn from Cancer, is your timetable is not necessarily the timetable of your cancer. Flexibility is the key! 
• Something to Chew on; one is not saved by knowing the Bible, one is saved by knowing the the One revealed in the Bible ~ from today's message.  

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped with the church family at Round Lake Christian this morning. 
• Great time of worship and I loved taking communion as a church family, creative and meaningful.
• The Round Lake Church truly understands what is happening in our culture as it relates to ministry and they are taking steps to avoid the crisis of the coming preacher shortage - empowering members for ministry. 
• Every week I stand in a pulpit and preach I am reminded there are broken people who need to be made whole. 
• I do not remember where I heard it but someone said, God is in the habit of fixing broken people as long as he has all the pieces. Let's give it all to God, no holding back!
• Key thought from today's message - Jesus was full of Grace and Truth, we live in a culture that does not want truth, but desperately needs grace.
• Yes it is only preseason, but at least it is FOOTBALL!
• If you go see  "The 100 foot Journey" make sure you have lots of popcorn - you will be hungry watching this film.
• Happy Birthday to my daughter in law, so glad you are a part of our family.
• Students return Friday, the campus is beginning to see a lot more activity.
• Who knew there were so many "Shark Shows" during Shark Week on the Discovery Channel. I am thinking some of the sharks are starring in more than 1 episode!
• Something to Chew on; Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself ~ Leo Tolstoy 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Youth Sunday at FCCK this morning. :Loved their passion in leading worship.
• Chris did a wonderful job bringing the Message "Be the Church"
• The church celebrated Chris' 5th anniversary as their student minister. Churches that celebrate ministry milestones understand the value of their staff. 
• Spending time with the family this past weekend reminds me of the blessings we have in our life.
• What is great about good friends is the fact that even though you have not been with them for several months you can pick up where you left off. Thank You Dave and Linda we value your friendship, more than you will ever know!
• Savannah always makes me smile!
• The year is half over, look out the holidays are just around the corner.
• Small groups are essential to an individuals spiritual health.
• I am getting new glasses this week - goodbye squinting!
• Understanding one's call gives one a sense of peace when the storms come.
• Back in the pulpit next week!
• Something to Chew On;  “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than the things you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover” ~ Mark Twain

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Another good day at FCCK this morning. Inspiring worship and message.

• I wonder what keeps you from a "Whatever it takes" attitude?

• To be a good leaders means at times you have to be a better follower. This can be difficult if you are always leading.

• Believe me, 6 hours of landscaping at JUFL leads to one tired person!

• First wave of students have arrived on campus - lots of excitement around campus.

• Football is back! Finally

• Chemo is Over!

• One lesson I have learned from Cancer is to walk slowly through the crowd for hurting people are all around.

• Though it tries, darkness will never overcome the light.

• Rereading the Psalms gives one a fresh perspective on the relationship David had with God. 

• Something to Chew On; Sometimes it is only when everything you hold dear is put at risk that you discover the faithfulness of God ~ Doug Resler, Leadership Journal (Spring 2014)