Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Great message at FCC Kissimmee this morning on the subject of Hope for the Hopeless.
• Jim compared the attitudes of the two thieves at the Crucifixion. 
• How true it is, as long as someone has breath they have hope.
• From today's message; the one who deserved Hell, received Heaven.
• I love watching families lead worship together, thank you Michael and Julia!
• What makes Jesus smile? Check out these verses.
• By the way, I miss preaching on Resurrection Sunday!
• Cancer makes me angry.
• Spring Break is over; Commencement is just around the corner.
• Watching the political races makes me glad my hope is not found in this world's system.
• Facebook messages are always a great encouragement.
• I asked God for patience and He placed me in a traffic jam.
• Something to Chew on; If you want to do the work of God, pay attention to people. Especially the people nobody notices. ~ John Ortberg, Love beyond Reason

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Englewood Christian Church tonight in Jacksonville as JUFL's New Creation gave a concert.
• JUFL has a wonderful music/worship program.
• Good to see a few alumni at the concert tonight.
• Great message and great reception from the folks at Englewood.
• ECC is an amazing church; they truly are known for their sending capacity. 
• The motto of is ECC, where the word changes lives; and that is very evident in all they do.
• Great day yesterday officiating the wedding on Dalton and Allison, good times!
• My middle child turns 28 today, so proud of him. 
• This week is Spring Break at JUFL, could be a good week to catch up on some projects.
• Why did IU and UK play so early in the tournament?
• In 5 weeks another academic year comes to a close. 
• My kids are too old for an Easter basket, but I am craving a chocolate bunny!
• BTW I celebrated 5 years at JUFL this past week. 
• Next Sunday is the preacher's SUPER BOWL - Preach it boys!
• Something to Chew on; God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us. ~ St. Augustine (Quoted in Jim's message today)

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at FCC Kissimmee today as we celebrated the first anniversary of the TRANSFORMED campaign. 
• Listening to Jim, I wondered why churches struggle with growth and church health.
• Yes there is a God factor, but there is also a leadership factor. 
• I would rather have 5 spiritual men leading a church than have 15 smart men lead a church.
• Kid Choirs make me smile.
• Wonderful weekend at JUFL, spent 3 days at our annual Senior Saints event. So proud of the students - they really have a servant's heart.
• My middle child turns 28 this week, wow, time has flown by.
• I know I have said this before but I believe everyone is visiting Florida this winter - traffic is terrible around here. 
• Gators miss the NACC Tournament, not sure who to cheer for now.
• For a pure entertaining sporting event, it is hard to beat March Madness; wondering who will be Cinderella, and who will be upset?
• Speaking of time - I hate this Spring Forward idea!
• I miss home made ice cream.
• Something to Chew on; Outside of the cross of Jesus Christ, there is no hope in this world. The cross and resurrection are at the core of the gospel and is the only hope for humanity. ~ Ravi Zacharias 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at FCC Kissimmee today, wonderful message on HOPE from our minister of Intercultural ministries.
• Hope is the message we all need when faced with troubles of this life.
• Hope transforms!
• Watching the teens serve in worship today reminded me of my youth ministry days; future church leaders!
• Taught at Lake Aurora Christian Camp on Saturday at the annual men's retreat, the camp has come along way - so thankful for the leaders who had and continue to have a vision for the camp.
• Mid terms are taking place at Johnson University Florida, how can a semester be half over, cap and gowns will be showing up soon.
• Busy week ahead, Senior Saints headed to our campus.
• Presenting a workshop on legacy; how do you want to be remembered?
• If you have not visited our campus lately I think you will be surprised by our foyer!
• Why can't we get the traffic lights synced on 192?
• Peyton going out on top - knowing when to quit is just as important as knowing when to keep going. 
• Something to Chew on; (Praise to the Lord) Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago. ~ Isaiah 25:1