Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from a Difficult Day...

• I normally post reflections about the kind of day an or week I have been experiencing and most of the time it is a GOOD week. However, this week my reflection takes on a different theme. Yesterday, my daughter Bethany was involved in an auto accident. She is ok and the accident was not her fault. However, the devastating consequences of the accident reminded me of how fragile is this life.  
• The impatience of the one at fault has been devastating. Families have been impacted, a church family is grieving and lives will be forever altered.
• One of the consequences of living in a fallen world is the fact people are often guided by selfish motives, and they forget their actions can and do make a difference in other people's lives.
• I am also reminded there is nothing greater than the relationships we have with one another, so tonight, why not limit your "screen time" and spend some time nurturing a relationship with someone. 
• The only item God is rescuing from this planet is people, therefore we should value relationships with others more than our "stuff". 
• I am curious, what do people do in a time of crisis when they do not have the blessing of a Christian community, there is nothing like a body of believers to care for one another when crisis invades one's life!
• In times like today, this continues to be one of my favorite songs.   
• Something to Chew on; Look God's dwelling place is now among people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. ~ John the Apostle, from Revelation 21

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Jim preached on a topic I have not heard in a long time - Purity
• What a great reminder, we are called to be holy because He is holy. 
• I wonder if we have forgotten one of the consequences of sin is its ability to enslave us. Thankfully we have the Holy Spirit in our lives. 
• Wrapped up the Book; "When God Answers Prayer" this week. Now on to book 4
• Two favorite quotes from WGAP - Every great movement of God can be traced to a kneeling figure, Dwight L. Moody and Prayer does not fit us for greater works, Prayer is the greater work, Oswald Chambers
• Bracket Busted!
• Spring football practice began in Gainesville last Friday, YES!
• 3 day weekends are very enjoyable! I need more of them!
• My middle child turns 30 this week, so proud of the man he has become. How can he be 30? Happy Birthday Jonathan!
• Celebrated my 7th year at JUFL this week and the journey continues!
• I know parts of the country is still experiencing Winter, but I have to admit the weather here is wonderful! Living and Loving the Florida Life!
• Just realized most of my college classmates are turning 60 this year. WOW!
• Something to Chew on; One does not surrender a life in an instant, that which is lifelong can only be surrendered in a lifetime ~ Elisabeth Elliot 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Unfortunately, I did not make it to church today; Water Heater leak was the culprit.
• So thankful for 24-hour plumbers, they are the unsung heroes of the trades.  
• Spent the weekend with our Senior Saints retreat, Good to see so many old friends.
• Unveiled our new campaign for the Florida Commons, really exciting.
• Looking forward to the Commons grand opening in August!
• Tonight is the night we fill out our brackets - who ya' got?
• Who will wear Cinderella's glass slipper this year?
• Daylight Savings Time, love the Fall Back, not a fan of the Spring Forward. 
• The deeper the prayer life, the stronger the leader.
• Wrapping up my study on the life of Moses this week for Kissimmee Christian Church. I have enjoyed the teaching opportunity.
• Favorite Easter Candy; Gotta be the Chocolate Bunny, but it has to be the solid chocolate.
• Something to Chew on; Treasure your relationships, not your possessions. ~ Anthony J. D'Angelo 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at Okeechobee Christian Church today.
• Preached on the topic of Biblical Leadership and participated in the ordination of one of their leaders as a minister of the gospel. 
• In my opinion, the number one issue facing the church today is the need for the local church to practice sound Biblical Leadership.
• Biblical Leadership is not management, dictatorial or democratic in practice.
• Biblical Leadership is defined as Servant Leadership.
• We launched a new campaign last Friday at JUFL, truly exciting to watch what God is going to do over the course of the next few years through Johnson University Florida.  
• Every time I go see a play at Dr. Philipps I am amazed at all the work that goes into the production of the play. Last night was no different, the Lion King was VERY impressive!
• Question; when did 80's music become "Oldies". Sorry, but if it is not from the 60's and 70's it is not Oldies!
• You would think with the price of an iPhone, the charging cord would last more than a year.
• Dad passed away a month ago, I sure wish I could talk to him! I Miss Him!
• My Girl Scout cookies are gone, I should have hidden my stash!
• Something to Chew on; There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up. ~ John Holmes