Sunday Night Refections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Doubly blessed today, attended worship at FCC Kissimmee this morning then spoke at Winter Haven CC for their Faith Promise tonight. 
• Today's message was spot on regarding how to handle conflict in the local church, every church leader should get a copy of Jim's message this morning.So much pain and frustration could be avoided if they would simply follow God's principles from Acts 15.
• Jim's illustration regarding Titus as a new convert was a powerful illustration of the importance of handling conflict correctly.
• Tonight's message focused on missions; the need and the alternative to missions. What a unique perspective taken from the prophet Jonah.
• Healthy churches are mission minded churches.
• Missions does not always mean you are taking the gospel overseas, but missions is taking the gospel to someone!
• I was able to travel with some of the students from JUFL today - great bunch of students, our future is bright.
• A new office allows for a fresh start, spent the weekend going through some old files - why do we hold on to so much meaningless stuff?
• Well the Gators did not lose this weekend!
• I will be so glad to see the election process come to an end next week - according to all of the negative commercials if either party gets in we will either have a zombie apocalypse or life as we know it it will be over - We desperately need leaders!
• Speaking of Leaders; JUFL is hosting the Healthy Elder conference on the campus this Saturday, November 1 - remember EVERYTHING rises and falls on leadership.
• Panara Bread makes one good cinnamon roll.
• Something to Chew on; We must arrange life so sin no longer looks good to us. ~ John Ortberg, The Life You Always Wanted. 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at the Christian Church of Moore Haven this morning.
• Focus of today's message "Why Strong in the Scriptures is more than a motto"
• Key text; Jeremiah 6:16, This is what the Lord says:
  “Stop at the crossroads and look around.
   Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it.
  Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls.
• I truly believe we are at the crossroads as a nation and as a culture.
• By the way, Houston we have a problem
• Loved sharing stories of what the alumni of JUFL are doing today.  
• God truly has done more than we could ever ask or imagine through the lives of the alumni of JUFL. May the Zeal never cease!
• Watch college football this weekend was heart wrenching - looks like the gators are out of postseason play again.
• Well basketball is just around the corner!
• If you are ever in Winter Park, Check out The Coop - Good Food!
• Dolphins on TV Today - it is an October Miracle!
• Something to Chew on; He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God? ~ Micah 6:8

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at FCC Kissimmee today.
• Great message on the subject of a reasonable faith.
• Tony C. has to be one of the best worship leaders around.
• Great day at Roundup this past weekend. It is always good to hear the stories from the past as we look to the future, Ross and Jim did a wonderful job bringing two fine messages.
• I so appreciate the servant's heart many of the students of JUFL presented this weekend.
• Favorite part of Roundup for me was the PPT of the various alumni serving around the world. I am amazed how God has directed so many of our alums into a place of kingdom growth.
• The Gators and the Dolphins gave us two heartbreaking losses!
• Experienced some surprising customer service today, unexpected but welcomed. 
• Two great quotes from John Ortberg's book, The Me I Want to Be! 1)There is no way for a human being to come to God that does not involve surrender. 2) Jesus does not come to rearrange the outside of our life the way we want. He comes to rearrange the inside of our life the way God wants.
• Just in case you are curious, there are 73 days 'til Christmas! I guess that is why we went Christmas tree shopping this afternoon!
• Something to Chew on; Life is not about any particular achievement or experience. The most important task of your life is not what you do, but who you become. ~ John Ortberg

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at Englewood Christian Church today for their homecoming. What a GREAT day!
• I am so impressed with what is happening at ECC, Ken and his team are doing a wonderful job.
• Today's message focused on the difference people make in the lives of others. I used several illustrations from Englewood's past to drive the point home.
• Four traits or making a difference in people's lives from Philippians 2 - Love People, Take Risk, Be a Tireless Worker, Become a Servant Leader.
• ECC is a special place, since 1964 they have given $5 million to missions, helped plant 13 churches, were heavily involved in starting a church camp and a bible college - They have made a difference in the Kingdom.
• ECC has also sent many young men and women to Bible college, and they in turn are an extension of Englewood's ministry. 
• The weather change this morning was a welcomed relief.
• Watch the Gators play is becoming excruciating! 
• It is October 5th and I have already seen a Christmas commercial of TV - REALLY!
• Goodwill is a great place to pick up books!
• There are times I crave a good hotdog - and tonight is one of those times!
• I love being a part of a small group.
• Something to Chew on; We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit ~ Aristotle