Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at Burnham Christian Church today.
• Preached on my favorite Biblical topic; Grace.
• While we all believe and need grace; I wonder if we really understand the full implications of this special gift from God. This song may help.
• BCC is a very friendly congregation. One sign of a friendly congregation? How long the people stick around after church service is over! The BCC members stick around!
• The worship was very traditional, however, the people really sang out! They truly were glad to be in the house of the Lord.
• How can the month of May be over? Seriously, it is almost June!
• So excited to watch the graduating class of 2017, take their place in ministries around the country. We have students leaving for Indiana, Arizona, and North Carolina as well as several serving in Florida.
• We are less than 100 days from the 2017 College Football Season.
• Here is my blog post from 6 years ago that reminds all of why Memorial Day is more than a day for picnics and Beaches.
• Something to Chew on; Our prayers can go where we cannot... There are no borders, no prison walls, no doors that are closed to us when we pray. ~ Brother Andrew

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• It was a two-fer day as I preached at two churches this morning. First I traveled to Lake City and preached at First Christian Church of L.C. and then I traveled to Macclenny and preached at First Christian Church of Macclenny.
• Thankfully I was able to use the same message; The Problem with Problems, James 1:2-6
• Key thought this morning, God gives us two solutions to handling problems is this life. A God who Loves us and a Church family that cares for us. 
• Key thought #2, no matter the problem, you are always a different person after you have tackled the problem. You either become better or bitter!
• I applaud Doug for filling two pulpits each week! So thankful for leaders who see the value in pulpit sharing.
• This weekend's travel 454 miles - yep, one tired puppy!
• Are there any sweeter words than; I AM ON VACATION THIS WEEK!
• I see a lot of bumper stickers on cars as I travel around the state; strangest ones this week? "I Love Tarantulas" and "Argue Naked" - Seriously, you cannot make this stuff up!
• I was reading through the book of 1 Kings this week and came upon the incident in chapter 17 where Elijah declares a drought for 3 years, we have gone almost 3 months around here without rain and it is pretty bad, can you imagine 3 years?
• Does anyone else miss college football?
• Something to Chew on; I cannot imagine where I would be today were it not for that handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy. Let's face it, friends make life a lot more fun. ~ Charles Swindoll

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning, a wonderful message regarding the ultimate Mother's Day gift. from Luke 7:11-17
• Think about verse 13, for just a minute; "His heart went out to her." Jesus was (and is) always about caring for people.
• Powerful song at the end of the days worship, you can hear it here
• The Commons on the Florida campus is moving forward. It is going to be an exciting summer.
• Why is it the TV shows I watch always get canceled? 
• They better not touch college football!
• Went to see a movie this weekend, it is just wrong that the snacks cost more than the movie ticket. All I got was a coke and some popcorn; when the lady quoted me the price I did a double take.
• Will it ever rain again?
• Made a really tough decision this past week, I am at peace with the decision, but it was a tough decision.
• Once again, I am blessed by having very good friends in my life.
• Something to Chew on; Think only of the past as its remembrance gives you pleasure. ~ Jane Austen

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Great message from John 6, on the feeding of the 5,000.
• One takeaway from this morning; what kind of church are we to be; A Risk Taker, Care Taker, or Undertaker? 
• Here is a sobering thought what kind of Christian should I be? A Risk Taker, Care Taker, or Undertaker?
• Jim's illustration about the basket was very timely.
• My daughter graduated!
• Two thoughts I have about her graduation; Thrilled for her and no more FASFA! 
• So thankful for the many colleagues at JUFL Thursday, they made sure I was not alone all day, did not get a lot of work done, but I was not alone - THANK YOU!
• Watching the 40 grads go across the stage Friday evening was bittersweet; they have completed their studies, now they have to go into the world. Goodbye class of 2017,  Now go extend the Kingdom of God among the nations!
• We had a full house this weekend as all the kids were home for Bethany's graduation, tomorrow is national clean up day, it may take a couple of days to get the house back to normal.
• Normal; what is normal?
• I enjoy and need the wisdom of good friends, so glad I have so many to lean on!
• Something to Chew on; "Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition." ~ Steve Jobs