alantisononline: March 2019

Sunday, March 31, 2019

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

Three-peat weekend of worship; worshiped at First Baptist Orlando Saturday evening, Kissimmee Christian Sunday morning and represented the university at Christ's Church of Marion County Sunday evening.
Baptismal waters stirred in two of the services as we watch six people enter the watery grave and come up brand new! This never gets old!
Each baptism was different, but the results were the same; Celebrations in the church and in Heaven!
After coming home tonight on I-75, I wonder if anyone lives up north any longer Traffic, Traffic, Traffic!
No surprise here, I have a broken Bracket!
Like my friend Suzy said, "I have no more ponies in the race!"
JUFL Commencement is just around the corner!
How can a year go by so fast?
Find a cure for migraine headaches and you will be a millionaire!
Something to Chew on; Joy is the serious business of Heaven. ~ C.S. Lewis

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

Worshiped at Canoe Creek Christian Church this morning. Fantastic message on the subject of Unity in Christ.
This message should be preached in the pulpits across America.
Unity is not just a suggestion for the church, it is the prayer of Christ that His church should be united!
There is too much at stake for the church to be divided.
Great hearing about several victories this week, ordinations, baptisms, and anniversaries, it has been a good week!
Tennessee/Iowa, UCF/Duke, there is a reason they call it Madness!
Celebrated my son's birthday tonight, it is ALWAYS good when the family gets together!
Family reunion this past Saturday in Jacksonville. I always love to hear old, old stories of generations past!
Two questions I was asked at my reunion, why is your hair so gray? When are you going to retire? Do I really look that old!
Why do cell phones only last 3 years?
This past week I celebrated 8 years at JUFL, I must admit it has and continues to be an incredible journey. Thankful to Bill, who gave me the opportunity to work at JUFL.
The favorite catchphrase I am hearing lately; "Stay in your lane, bro", spoken by an average tattoo artist.
Something to Chew on; People lose their way when they lose theirs why. ~ Michael Hyatt

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning. Jim continued his series from Ephesians 6.
Key thought from today's message, The world offers "Common Grace", but God offers "Saving Grace"
Why do people settle for common grace when saving grace is available?
Also was able to hear a message from the book of James this morning on the topic of wisdom.
There is a huge difference between knowledge and wisdom; Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens!
Oh to listen more!
Our New Creation tour began tonight at Canoe Creek Christian Church, St. Cloud. So thankful for the students and staff who give up a large portion of their Spring Break to represent JUFL.
They still have stops in Jacksonville, South Daytona, and Melbourne, if you are in one of those cities check 'em out!
Got your bracket filled out? Remember every team in the tournament will end their season with a loss - except the champion
You only have to win 6 games and you are the champs!
Wonder who will hear "One Shining Moment" this year?
Spring Break is here, to all my teacher friends, enjoy the break, you deserve it!
Something to Chew on; On matters of style, swim with the current, on matters of principle, stand like a rock. ~ Thomas Jefferson

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian this morning.
Connected with some good friends from Jacksonville, so good to see Steve and Marlene, God has done some amazing work through this fine couple. I really treasure their friendship.
We need more "turn around" churches.
I was also able to hear this amazing message today. What a powerful message about our identity in Christ!
A minister friend announced his retirement from located ministry today, forty-eight years of faithful service! Thank You, Joe.
Music from the '70s and '80s always puts me in a good mood.
In just one week, it will be time to fill out our brackets!
Something to Chew on; As the knowledge of God becomes more wonderful, greater service to our fellow man becomes for us imperative. ~ A.W. Tozer

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning. So good to be back home after a few weeks of traveling for JUFL.
The message focused on Ephesians 6, putting on the whole armor of God.
Favorite quote from today's message; "Too many churches are hanging out in stained glass foxholes."
Good to check in with a few friends this morning.
Wonderful night at the Beach Boys concert last night, I hope I am able to be as active when I am 77! Fun, Fun, Fun!
While the concert was good, the company was great, and the meal before the concert was wonderful as well.
Oh No, Daylight Savings Time is this weekend. I hate Springing Forward!
However, I do enjoy the longer hours of daylight!
College basketball drives me nuts, the games you are supposed to win, you lay an egg and the games you should lose, you look like national champs. I guess that is why they call it March Madness!
What, another cold blast of winter in Florida this week, where is that groundhog?
Something to Chew on; A word of encouragement from a teacher to a child can change a life. A word of encouragement from a spouse can save a marriage. A word of encouragement from a leader can inspire a person to reach their potential. ~ John Maxwell