Sunday Bight Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped with the Church family of River Run Brevard this morning. Great time of worship and a great message on THANKSLIVING.

• Dan and his team have made great strides in a church that was on the ropes just a few years ago. 

• If you want a testimony about how to revitalize a church contact River Run Brevard. They honored God through their actions and it is apparent God is pleased with their progress. 

• One of the most powerful videos on gratitude was palyed this morning - it is true, images often move us better than words. 

• Savannah celebrated her 2nd Birthday today. Great Fun!

• I melt when she calls me Papa!

• Changes coming to Gainesville. If I were a Seminole, I would be leery about the upcoming game with the Gators - Sometime Emotion can overcome skill.

• Radiation is a pain - it is taking it's toll on Kathy, Oh how I hate Cancer!

• Missed vision night at church tonight, but from all I hear we are moving forward with some amazing things!

• There are only 3 weeks left in the college football regular season - season moved by way too fast.

• Why do stores need to be open on Thanksgiving Day?

• Did you know in 45 days it will be 2015? Whatever happened to Y2K?

• My heart breaks for a couple of preachers who are currently in a storm. 

• Seeing the generosity of people always warms my soul.  

• Everyday I want to pray as John; Come quickly Lord Jesus! 

• Did I tell you how much I hate Cancer? Come quickly Lord Jesus!

• Something to Chew on; Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. ~ Jesus, John 16:33

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped with Vero Christian Church this morning. 
• The Vero Church is filled with friends of JUFL and many alumni have come out of the church, because of their generosity they are truly changing the world for Christ. 
• I had planned to be there as a missions representative but was pressed into service to preach. Preaching minister was hit with a case of Laryngitis. Hope you are feeling better, Steve!
• Today's message focused on the power of the word of God. 
• Call it a "God Moment" but It was pretty amazing the worship set fit my message perfectly. Thank you Scott for a wonderful worship set!
• In a world that questions all authority, one must remember there is one true source of authority and He has given us  a guide to live by.
• Our oldest son  turned 34 this weekend - As Kenny Chesney sings; Don't Blink!"
• My traveling days are over, for 2014, this year I visited a church running 3,200 in attendance and a church running 19. Traveled as far south as Naples and as far north as Jacksonville. It will be good to worship with the FCC Kissimmee family for a few weeks.
• Here is a telling stat in May of 2013 JUFL gave me a car to use for school travel, the odometer read 37,555, today (18 months later) the car has 72,200 miles. Call me the Road Warrior. 
• Babysitting the granddaughter is such a joy.
• When I see all Kathy goes through with this cancer I get angry at this fallen creation!
• I would like to celebrate Thanksgiving before  before jumping into the Christmas Hype!
• You have to admit it is nice not receiving all those political ads in the mail!
• Doubly nice not being flooded with political TV ads. 
• Are the Gators finally getting it together?
• Something to Chew On; “Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.” ~ Epicurus 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Spoke at Dade City Christian Church on Saturday evening at their night of worship.
• Great group of folks trying to reach a new generation for Christ. 
• Message for the evening focused on our Amazing Race. In this life we have to keep running!
• Also enjoyed great worship with some 'up and coming' worship bands in the area!
• Saturday JUFL hosted the Healthy Elder conference on the campus, great to see such a large number of men interested in becoming better leaders in the local church.
• Staggering Stat from the conference; 4,000 churches will close in America this year simply because they have forgotten their mission. 
• What is the mission, here is a clue.
• I wish I would have attended a Healthy Elder conference when I first started out in ministry.
• Dolphins and Gators win on the same weekend - did not see that happening.
• Extra hour of sleep was nice last night, but I will be hating it come Spring!
• November, already!
• Something to Chew on; No Mission, No Cause, No Leadership, No Opportunity for significance or success ~ Anonymous