Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Another two-fer weekend, worshiped at Real Life Christian Church, Clermont, Saturday night and then worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church today.
• Two different churches impacting their communities for Christ in two different ways and Christ was lifted up in both faith communities.
• The message at Real Life; We cannot coast through our Christian life, God wants us to engage our culture!
• The message at Kissimmee Christian, our faith in Christ cannot be what others say about Jesus, it is about what we believe about Jesus. 
• Good worship always stirs the soul, my soul was stirred at both places this weekend.
• So good to be ministered to this week rather than ministering to others, I really needed the break!
• I wonder how many ministers need a break? 
• I wonder how many ministers are running on empty?
• I have never met a church that does not want to grow, but I know many churches that do not want to change. 
• Traveling to the North American Christian Convention this week, hoping to connect with many friends from past ministries. 
• Got a message from a former youth group member today about Kathy's influence in their life. Good Stuff! I was so blessed!
• Every week that passes, gets us closer to the beginning of the college football season.
• Did you see the Florida Gators are in the college world series?
• We have 120+ teens visiting JUFL this week, I am praying for a great week and for our admissions team as they tell the students why JUFL is a great place to continue one's education.
• I miss Oreos dipped in white chocolate, they are only available at Christmas. Life is so unfair!
• Something to Chew on; Thou has made us for thyself, O Lord and our heart is restless until it finds rest in thee. ~ Augustine 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at Southside Christian Church, Fort Pierce this morning. 
• Today's message focused on the uniqueness of God's word in shaping lives, churches and culture.
• The transforming power of the word of God is amazing when the Word is read and APPLIED to one's life or situation.
• The church had a wonderful Father's day breakfast - great time of fellowship!
• Connected with an alumnus from 1982 - now that is a long walk down memory lane!
• I hate driving in the rain - today was a real "white knuckle" experience.
• My dad is having a good day today, so good to talk to him on the phone. With his dementia advancing, I am realizing how special are conversations are on a daily basis! 
• I continued to be blessed by so many dear friendships.
• Just when you least expect it, grief has a way of sneaking up on you! 
• Next Sunday I get to return to Kissimmee Christian Church, it will be good to be home!
• I am so proud of my kids!
• Something to Chew on; My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me. ~ Jim Valvano

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at Christian Church of Deleon Springs (Deland) this morning on the topic of the Authority of God's Word.
• The uniqueness of Scripture is seen in the source, purpose, and message of the Bible.
• In a world that questions all authority, it is comforting to know we can stand on the living word of God.
• We sang the old hymn, "The Blood will never lose its Power" this morning, this song was sung at my ordination 36 years ago. Whenever I hear that song, I go back to that special day!
• Who knew Deland has a great Chinese restaurant? 
• This past week my daily Bible reading has taken me through the book of I Kings; it is truly amazing to see the detail by which Solomon put into building the temple. 
• When Savannah visits, all is right in the world!
• Hearing the news that many of my college classmates are becoming grandparents reminds me time is flying by!
• BTW is there any greater joy than being a grandparent?
• Driving through Deland on a Sunday morning is so peaceful.
• To my many friends, I really appreciate all of you - So Blessed!
• Why is movie popcorn so expensive?
• Something to Chew on; I would rather walk in the dark with a friend, than alone in the light. ~ Helen Keller

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church today.
• So good to be at my "home" church this morning.
• Today the Church celebrates Pentecost, the birth of the church, can you imagine what the world would be like without the local church?
• Great message on the role of the good shepherd.
• Shepherd's #1 responsiblity - Feed the Sheep!
• So thankful for my friend Mark filling in for me this week - I appreciated his service!
• Our summer travel teams are on the road, please pray for them!
• Performing a wedding tomorrow, young love, so refreshing!
• Rain, Rain, Rain - Wow, everything is turning green!
• I am learning everyone knows someone who has been impacted by cancer - what a terrible disease.
• I love this song. Looking so forward to that day!
• Something to Chew on; Everyone who lives long enough to love deeply will experience great losses. Do not let fear of loss or the losses themselves, take away your ability to enjoy the wonderful life that is yours.~ Barbara Cooper, Fall in Love with life; inspiration from a 73-year marriage.