alantisononline: July 2018

Sunday, July 29, 2018

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
Wonderful message from the student minister from 1 Peter 2 regarding our identity in Christ.
Watching students lead worship was a plus this morning.
Thought from Saturday morning's devotion... God's purpose is that I depend on Him and His power NOW!
How often do we truly, completely and absolutely depend on Him in our life?
Spending the early part of this week at a retreat with my Tennessee co-workers. Looking forward to sharing with the team.
Only 4 more weeks until the kickoff to the College Football season.
Watching a commercial from a televangelist hawking "miracle water". How can people be so naive?
Some movies are exhausting to watch, the new Mission Impossible is one such movie.
Something to Chew on; For I know the thoughts I have for you, says the Lord. thoughts of peace not evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

Preached at Kissimmee Christian Church today.
Message from James 1, how to profit from problems.
The best way to handle problems is to have an eternal perspective on problems.
When it comes to a problem, ask yourself will the problem make a difference 100 years from now!
God's solution for handling problems; trust in Him and be a part of a caring community of believers.
Too many people have a temporary perspective on problems, however, God has an eternal perspective regarding problems.
I am trying to have an eternal perspective!
Is the fellowship you belong to a caring community? If not why not, we are commanded to carry one another's burdens.
Signs that summer is coming to a close; school supplies in the stores and football news is being covered on ESPN.
However, it is still HOT in Florida! Fall will have to wait.
Is it me or do all iPhones start having glitches just when you pay off the phone!
A friend of mine is dealing with major customer service issues this week, why is customer service so rare today?
Retraining a dog takes patience.
Teachers are getting ready to return to school, where did their summer go?
I am so thankful for longtime friends.
Something to Chew on; Without a sense of caring there can be no sense of community. ~ Anthony J. D'Angelo

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
Powerful message on accountability and responsibility to fellow Christians.
What would happen in our churches if we genuinely practiced "Brother's Keeper" principles?
Far too often we forget our responsibility to help those weaker in the faith.
Kids here for the weekend, so thankful for their help in my recent move.
At times it was difficult for them, but we are family and we are in this thing together.
I want my first course of action in my life to be prayer, unfortunately, I sometimes neglect this powerful gift from God.
Making prayer a focus this week.
There is nothing like a dip in the pool after a day of moving and cleaning!
I cannot get this chorus out of my head; Jesus paid it all, All to him I owe. Sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow. Let those words sink in today.
Where can you get a snow-cone today? This is the perfect weather for one!
I read this week, there is only one Blockbuster Video store left in America. I guess I can get rid of my membership card!
Students move back on campus in just 5 weeks.
We are only a year and a half from the year 2020, Y2K is but a distant memory!
Something to Chew on; Never forget the three powerful resources you always have available to you; love, prayer, and forgiveness. ~ H. Jackson Brown

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

Preached at First Christian Church Cocoa Beach this morning.
Message from Luke 19, the story of Zaccheus and how one man can impact an entire community.
An encounter with Christ always involves transformation.
One of the privileges of preaching in different churches is the connections I make with different people.
Today I met a retired missionary, she was so gracious with her comments.
Met a wonderful prayer warrior today! His prayer life is contagious.
I am not traveling for the next few weeks, can I get a hallelujah!
Received word yesterday a childhood friend passed away. Looking forward to the day death is no more!
Buying a new home can be enjoyable, packing for a move, not so much.
It is not until you pack for a move that you realize you have too much stuff!
So thankful for the decorating advice I have received, left up to me it would be pictures of a velvet Elvis and dogs playing poker.
The new buildings at JUFL are almost complete, the Commons is going to really enhance our college experience.
Here are the ingredients for my Fourth of July celebration; Taco Salad, Killer Ice Cream Dessert, and 3 firework shows. What a wonderful evening.
I believe the ultimate comfort food has to be biscuits and sausage gravy, it just hits the spot.
Something to Chew on; Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me. ~ Carol Burnett

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

Preached at First Christian Church Orange Park this weekend.
A message from the life of Zacchaeus.
The account of Zacchaeus is more than a children's story, his story defines the purpose of Jesus to Seek and Save the Lost!
Attended the North American Chrisitan Convention in Indianapolis this past week, so good to catch up with several older alumni.
How can some of my former classmates talk about retirement?
Once again I am a homeowner!
Time to start watching HGTV!
One thing I have learned about grief - regardless how much time has passed since you lost a loved one, grief always has a way of sneaking up on you.
Favorite grief quote; Grief is the price we pay for loving other people.
Best Buy is stopping the sale of CD's, I guess my 8-tracks are obsolete as well!
So sorry to hear the band third day will no longer perform after their last tour. You can read the announcement here.
Happy B-Day America, we may have our faults, but I would not want to live anywhere else.
Oh BTW, only one more month until football season is upon us!
Something to Chew on; May we think of freedom, not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right. ~ Peter Marshall