Sunday, February 22, 2015

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

  • Preached at First Christian Church of Sun City Center today for the start of their revival.
  • Great spirit in the church. 
  • Traditional worship done extremely well. 
  • Today's message came from the book of Haggai. It is time to "Consider our Ways!"
  • We have but one job - Trying to make Heaven a little more fuller!
  • Although few churches hold revivals today, the people of the church were very receptive. 
  • Looking forward to hearing some great things in the coming weeks as a result of their revival. 
  • Over the course of the last 5 weeks I have preached at 2 Faith Promises, Attended 1 Global Mission Weekend and Preached at a revival. Lots of travel but it has been rewarding.
  • Well it looks like we have survived the "Florida Winter".
  • I do feel sorry for my friends up north, this year has been extremely brutal. 
  • No one is talking about global warming lately.
  • Spent three days last week at a conference in Orlando, learning more information then my brain can handle. 
  • How can February almost be over? 
  • Looks like the Gators will not be going to the big dance this year.
  • Daylight savings time is just around the corner, This is the time we Spring forward, losing an hour - UGH!
  • Hearing about all of the wedding engagements at JUFL makes me wonder - Who is next?
  • College students and marriage - is a great example of Living on Love!
  • Am I the only one who has never heard of some of the movies at the Oscars?
  • Something to Chew on; Times and conditions change so rapidly we must keep our aim constantly focused on the future. ~ Walt Disney 


Sunday, February 15, 2015

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

  • Worshiped at Generations Christian Church this weekend. great church doing some amazing things reaching their community for Christ.
  • Loved meeting with other mission organizations, God is moving in a variety of ways - really exciting to hear what is happening through missions.
  • Great thought today, Jesus has not asked us to stop going, his great commission is still our great mission!
  • I am becoming convinced the key to a growing church is how involved the church is involved in missions. No missions, no passion for ministry, it is that simple! 
  • Got a "Buy One Get One" movie ticket for seniors tonight, that means we picked up two tickets for $9.50, I am embracing the age of maturity!
  • Watching SNL celebrate 40 years reminds me the show was funny once.
  • I am loving these winter days in Florida, to all my friends up north come on down!
  • Looking forward to a great conference this week, hoping to reconnect with some VERY good friends as well. 
  • Dropbox is an amazing tool, thank you Lauren! 
  • Mrs. Hannah, makes wonderful cupcakes! 
  • Something to Chew on; The spirit of Christ is the spirit of missions, the nearer we get to Him, the more intensely missionary we become. ~ Henry Martyn 


Sunday, February 8, 2015

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

  • Preached at the Christian Church of Deleon Springs today for their annual Faith Promise today. Great time with some very gracious people.
  • Having people pray over you before you preach is both humbling as well as empowering. 
  • Met a missionary from Thailand today who began her work in 1970 - Amazing lady of faith and perseverance!
  • When we give to missions, we have the opportunity make Heaven a little fuller and Hell more empty.  
  • Key thought from the message - Counting the Cost, what is the true cost of not giving to missions?
  • Every week we have an opportunity to not just talk about missions but to invest in missions.
  • I am curious, what are you investing in today?
  • Monday and Tuesday were incredible days as JUFL hosted the Next Gen Preacher Search - hearing the 19 young preachers proclaiming the message was absolutely thrilling. 
  • For people who wonder if preaching is going away the answer is NO! I truly  believe we are seeing a resurgence in preaching!
  • So thankful for several folks at JUFL who made next gen happen - servants through and through!
  • So glad JUFL celebrates preaching. 
  • Jeff Walling hit it out of the park in chapel Tuesday, here is the link  
  • Spent 2 days in Savannah Georgia this week as well, here how church leaders can take their church to the next level. Very inspiring!
  • Do you have a vision for the church you serve?
  • Attended a funeral of a dear preacher Saturday, it was truly humbling to hear about the impact of his ministry through the years. The amazing part of the funeral was his wife gave the eulogy.
  • I can honestly say the last seven days have been the most exhilarating week I have experienced in a very long time. 
  • Over 700 teens visited JUFL this weekend  for impact. I am sure there were some future SUNS in the crowd!
  • Something to Chew on; No preacher, regardless where he serves is free to reinvent preaching. ~ Steven J. Lawson, The Kind of Preaching God Blesses 

Sunday, February 1, 2015

Sunday Night Relections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

  • Wonderful day of worship at FCC Kissimmee.
  • The church is getting ready to do some amazing things through the 20/20 Vision campaign.
  • February is Missions Month at FCCK, I love the theme verse for the month, Isaiah 45:22 
  • Jim Tune from Canada had a great message today. It is staggering to think how much mission work is needed in Canada. 
  • Fact from this morning's message, you can literally touch the world through the mission work of Canada.
  • Fun Day at the Mouse House yesterday with our granddaughter - she can wear you out!
  • Big Week at JUFL, Next Gen Preacher Search taking place on our campus.Looking forward to hearing these young preachers bring the word.
  • Looking forward to the Super Bowl commercials tonight, after all at 4.5 million dollars for a 30 second spot they should be great!
  • Just in case you are wondering that is 150,000 a second!
  • Fearless pick for tonight's game, Pats by 3 deflated footballs! Sorry, I could not resist!
  • When will the Dolphins return to the Super Bowl?
  • After tonight - football takes a hiatus, September is a long way away.
  • Something to Chew on; People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude. ~ John Maxwell.