Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at FCC Leesburg this morning representing JUFL. 
• Wonderful message by their youth minister from James 1 on the danger of being a double-minded man.
• We sang my favorite hymn today; Holy, Holy, Holy - I could sing that hymn every week!
• I am always amazed when I run into alumni at churches that I did not expect to see. Great to see you, Steve!
• Turnpike Tales #1, as I was driving on the turnpike I saw a car seat on the side of the road, makes you want to know who left it on the roadside & where is the baby?
• Turnpike Tales #2, why do people think you can make a U-Turn on the turnpike? My life flashed before my eyes not once, but twice.
• It is Finals week - how can the school year be over?
• One of the great pleasures of working at JUFL is attending the Senior Recitals at the end of the year, Thank you, Kayla, Karissa and Taylor, your talents and love for the Lord are so evident. 
• Commencement Friday; Whoop, Whoop!
• This is my 350th Sunday Night Reflection all I can say is wow! 
• Just in case you are curious, here is the link to my first SNR, a lot has changed in my life since February 7, 2010. 
• My family would really appreciate your prayers this week, it will be 1 year Thursday since the unthinkable happened in our lives.
• Something to Chew on; Jesus never taught his disciples how to preach, only how to pray. ~ Andrew Murray.

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at First Christian Church of Orange Park this morning.
• Great time of worship Chris, and the team did a wonderful job.
• To my preacher friends, you know that time "when you feel like you hit it out of the park" That was not the case this morning. More like a sacrifice bunt, however, the people were gracious.
• Attended a funeral of dear man this past week, Jim was certainly a Gem! So glad I was able to call him a friend.
• Seeing a few old friends at the funeral reminded me how precious friendships are in the household of faith. 
• Bacculuarte is Tuesday, this graduation stuff is getting real.
• I lived through Kathy's cancer and now I am watching my dad battle dementia, and I must honestly say, I am looking forward to the Day. 
• Rule of the road, when the speed limit is 70 and the state trooper is going 65, it is ok to pass him.
• When you go to the store to pick up frozen yogurt but accidently pick up real ice cream, what are you to do? You let your diet take a Sabbath!
• I do not understand road construction. What I do know is everywhere I travel for JUFL there seems to be road construction, maybe I should invest in an asphalt company.
• Something to Chew on; We are not a product of our circumstances we are a product of our decisions ~ Stephen Covey

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at Fort Caroline Christian Church this morning. 
• This morning's topic, the HOPE of the Resurrection. 
• When life seems hopeless, remember the resurrection; for the resurrection gives everyone hope. 
• Yeah, we did this song this morning. Worship team did a wonderful job!
• This was only the second time in 6 years I was able to preach on Resurrection Sunday, I really miss preaching on this day!
• Honestly, I think we should celebrate Christ's resurrection every Sunday.
• Such a good spirit in worship today.
• Received word this week a dear saint is in his last days, praying for the family.
• Watching my dad struggle with his health is really difficult.
• I wish Kathy was here! She always knew what to say when I was troubled or anxious.
• We are less than 21 days from graduation. Hey seniors, "Stay Calm"
• Last week, I was reading the instructions for paying taxes and discovered the IRS cannot accept a single payment of $1,000,000. If paying the IRS $1,000,000 one must pay with two checks! Is this really a problem?
• So good to see so many good things happening in our churches today.
• Entertaining a group of alumni at my house tonight; looks like a pizza run is in my future!
• Something to Chew on; If I am to inherit Eternal Life, I must cultivate a correspondence with the Eternal. ~ Henry Drummond 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at Fort Caroline Christian Church today on the subject of the power of the Cross. 
• We looked at the cross from the viewpoint of the soldiers at the crucifixion, and like many people, they were close to the cross but far from the Christ.
• Preaching during the passion week is always challenging, many people have read the gospel accounts so often they can fall into the danger of no longer being moved by the message of the cross.
• Some worship leaders can really fill a room with their voice; Damon is one of those worship leaders!
• Very emotional weekend for our family, dad is in the hospital, his dementia is getting worse. Dementia is such a dreaded disease. Looking forward to the day when all suffering is removed!
• If you know a nurse make sure they know how much they are appreciated!
• Once again we realized the brevity of life as a friend died in a tragic accident Thursday evening. Praying for the Attkisson family.
• I have said it before but it is worth repeating; Does anyone live up north anymore? The traffic around here is CRAZY!
• I think preaching in a small church may be one of the most challenging roles for a minister today. 
• Cap and Gowns arrived at JUFL last week; Graduation is less than 28 days away Whoop, Whoop!
• Something to Chew on; Love always involves responsibility, and love always involves sacrifice. And we do not really love Christ unless we are prepared to face His task and take up His cross ~ William Barclay

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Union Park Christian Church in Orlando today.
• Great message on the trials of Jesus. When one realizes all Jesus went through on the night before His death, all one can say is "Hallelujah What a Savior!"
• Over 1/4 of the gospels deal with the passion week of Christ, why do we only talk about it for 3 to 4 weeks at Easter.
• Very meaningful communion meditation on the subject of the most powerful 10 seconds each Sunday.
• Hopefully, we will all think of our Lord more than 10 seconds each Sunday.
• How can it possibly be April?
• Tomorrow night there will be "One Shining Moment, wonder who will wear the title; national champs.
• I wonder how different this world would be if we followed Solomon's proverbs?
• I cannot get this lyric out of my head, "Earth has no sorrow, that heaven can't heal" 
• 11 months
• For the next two weeks, I will be preaching about the power of the cross. I'm pumped!
• Something to Chew on; Outside of the cross of Jesus Christ, there is no hope in this world. The cross and the resurrection at the core of the Gospel is the only hope for humanity. ~ Ravi Zacharias