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Sunday, May 31, 2020

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

Preached at Salt Springs Christian Church this morning. The message focused on how to Biblically handle problems.
When faced with a problem, scripture reminds us we have a Heavenly Father who cares for us and a church family to come along aside us.
Galatians 6:2 calls for us to Carry one another's burdens and thus we fulfill the law of Christ. This is not a suggestion, but a command for people of Faith!
This weekend has been a reminder Jesus is the hope of the world!
I read a probing question this week; Are you satisfied with merely knowing the acts of God or do you want to know the ways of God? There is a difference.
I have to admit this is a question I have pondered several times this past week!
I believe people's driving skills have devolved since COVID 19.
I miss going to movie theaters. There is just something special about eating overpriced movie theater popcorn!
What did we do before next day delivery when shopping online?
Something to Chew on; We must remember the service to God is the greatest privilege we can receive in life. ~ Henry Blackaby

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

Preached at Salt Springs Christian Church this morning.
The message focused on the parable of the Good Samaritan
The message asked a probing question; Who is your neighbor?
Your neighbor is anyone God brings into your circle of influence. How are you influencing your neighbors?
It has been 7 weeks since I preached a message in church, Today I realized how much I miss preaching!
Life Group Zoom meetings help our group stay together during these extraordinary times.
We are no longer Baby Boomers, we are Baby Zoomers!
Faculty and Staff delivered diplomas to the class of 2020 this past weekend, there are a lot of good stories to share about this experience.
I know it is Memorial Day weekend, but when did the Florida Turnpike turn into the Indy 500. #driveitlikeyoustoleit!
I had a great visit with my son Jonathan and his wife Megan this weekend, Good Times!
In memory of my dad, I watched a couple of John Wayne movies this weekend, he loved the Duke!
Something to Chew on; To be loved by God is the highest relationship, the highest achievement, and the highest position in life. ~ Henry Blackaby

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

I had the opportunity to hear two messages this morning. Different styles, but both presented sound Biblical truth.
Lessons from today's messages; Pain is inevitable, but misery is an option.
The question this morning; why would you choose misery?
Lesson from message #2, we once were rejected, but now we have been accepted!
There is great comfort in knowing I belong to God!
There are not many positives about sheltering in place, but I have found more time to read and study the Bible. It is almost like being in college again!
Speaking of study, I found this gem in this week's devotional; One should strive to find godly friends who will challenge you to become the person God desires.
Who thought it would be permissible to wear a mask into the bank.
I have discovered the secret to cooking is just to experiment with things.
Life was never meant to be lived through Zoom.
One of the simple pleasures in life; a good haircut!
For the last 8 weeks, my daily commute to work is about 16 steps!
Something to Chew on; Remember the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more. ~ H. Jackson Brown Jr.

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

Spent the day with my mom and my two brothers celebrating Mother's Day.
Great time sharing memories and celebrating family.
Next time we get together we need to inform one other who is bringing the dessert, we had 5 different desserts today! You have to sample them all - Right?
As much as I enjoyed Mother's Day I am very much aware there are some children who were not able to celebrate today because their mothers are in heaven.
May we be aware holidays can be tough on others! For some, they are not always happy occasions.
Our small group had our first Zoom meeting, I was impressed we are all 50+ and we were able to log on without a teenager showing us how to make Zoom work.
The NFL posted the 2020 schedule this week - Yes there is a light at the end of the table.
Now if college football will follow their example!
Speaking of football, we lost a great coach and leader this past week, and yes his '72 Dolphins are still the standard; 17 - 0.
My chihuahua wonders why I never go to work anymore, maybe she thinks I have retired or worse, I have lost my job.
Something to Chew on; I do not know of any other way to lead but by example ~ Don Shula

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

Once again I had the opportunity to hear two messages this morning. One message focused on prayer, the other on unity.
Both topics are vital for believers today.
Speaking of unity, I watched one of the most powerful ways to close out worship as 85 churches shared a prayer for unity. You can see the video here
Key thought from the message on prayer, are you praying with a sense of expectancy?
Praying for my kids this week.
It is true, it is not good for man to be alone!
I am afraid my barber is going to need some lawn clippers when I get my next haircut!
It is one thing to have tan lines on your arms, but thanks to COVID 19 many of us are going to have tan lines just over our noses.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, right now they all look the same to me!
Facetime with Savannah is a special treat.
I am glad Dairy Queen is considered an essential business.
Something to Chew on; To get the full value of joy you must have someone to divide it with. ~ Mark Twain