Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church today. Their youth minister, Lance brought the message today.
• The message focused on our role as Ambassadors for Christ. 
• When we realize we speak for Christ, there should be a change in our attitude, our words, and our deeds.
• Another Christmas is in the books, and my house is quiet tonight.
• How long should your Christmas tree stay up after Christmas?
• A Sad State of Affairs; A Saturday without College Football, well at least we will get a few bowl games this week.
• I am trying to remember "Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal"
• A WAWA hot chocolate really hits the spot on a cold night.
• I have a stock of White Chocolate Oreos in the freezer. 
• 2021 is just around the corner, were we not just talking about Y2K a couple of years ago?
• My new planner begins tomorrow and I already have 3 weddings on my calendar for 2021.
• Unfortunately, I have to return to work tomorrow. Remind me again, when is that retirement date? 
• Something to Chew on; As we look toward 2021, Let's consider Joshua 1:9, Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.

 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• I was able to hear two good messages this morning. I miss preaching during the Christmas season.
• Key thought from the first message; Joy is not found in what is around you, Joy is found in what happens inside of you.  
• Key thought from message number 2, God's new thing is found in the new covenant he is establishing with us.
• Wrapping up Through the Bible in a Year reading plan; this week I was in the book of Habakkuk. I do not think I have ever preached a message from his minor prophet. 
• The Christmas tree is up and all the lights work! It is a Christmas Miracle!
• The new USPS Christmas commercial is another misty-eyed moment.
• I made my annual trek to the DMV this past week. I love purchasing a new car registration at Christmas time - NOT!
• My favorite Christmas tradition; Freshly baked cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning! So Good!  
• What did we do before Amazon?
• All that is left in the College Football season are the bowl games. How did 12 weeks go by so quickly?
• BTW, if you gave up at halftime, you missed a very exciting second half Saturday evening.
• Something to Chew on; Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection. ~ Winston Churchill

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• A wonderful morning of worship today at First Orlando, Chris did a great job with a very familiar passage from Luke 2:8-20.
• I always find it interesting how preachers can find new ways to tell the Christmas narrative from Luke's gospel.
• A penetrating question this morning; What do you do when you hear Good News? Answer; Go, Tell, and Worship.
• A key thought from the message this morning; It does not matter how far you go just that you go wherever you are.
• Friday evening, JUFL presented our virtual Christmas program Simply Christmas; If you missed Friday night's performance you can access it here. BTW it will only be available until Christmas Eve. Trust me you will enjoy the presentation.
• So thankful for the generosity of the musicians and singers who donated their talents to make Simply Christmas happen.
• Last Christmas my dear friend gave me a copy of Experiencing God Devotional I am almost ready to complete the devotional and I will be honest, the devotional has been challenging. Thank you, Suzy.
• OKAY, who is hoarding the White Chocolate Oreos again?
• I know I talk about Oreos a lot, but my favorite holiday snack is Chex Mix Party Mix, it is so addictive.
• Hey, teacher friends, only one week left in the semester - you've got this!
• Florida Weather, mid 40's last week, 79 today. 
• Hey Gators, just to make sure you understand; the offense throws the ball, the defense DOES NOT throw a shoe!
• An Undisciplined Play cost you dearly; in national rankings and in respect from others.
• Something to Chew on; Remember, George, no man is a failure who has friends. ~ Clarence the Angel in "It is a Wonderful Life"

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshipped at First Baptist Church of Clermont and Eastside Christian Church of Orlando this morning. Yep, it was a two-fer Sunday!
• Both ministers began their Christmas messages today, two different messages regarding the Christmas season.
• I have to admit, I miss preaching during the Christmas season. 
• Quotes from today's messages; When we replace the eternal with the temporal we no longer have a Merry Christmas, we have a Messy Christmas. 
• The right relationship gives us the right standing God. Jesus is the payment that satisfies our sin problem. 
• To have a Merry Christmas one must stop focusing on "getting" and begin focusing on "giving".
• The Christmas season reminds us God is bringing His people back to Him, God is making us righteous and God has provided for us a new shepherd.
• The college football season is drawing to a close way too quickly. 
• Does anyone remember receiving the Christmas Wishbook from Sears each year? 
• I am really missing Disney's Candlelight Processional at Epcot this year.
• This Friday evening Johnson University is presenting Simply Christmas. You can check it out by visiting the Johnson University website. Trust me, it is a wonderful presentation.
• I have seen the movie many times, yet every time the people of Bedford Falls respond to George Bailey's need in It Is A Wonderful Life, I still get misty-eyed.
• Something to Chew on; Strange isn't it, Each man's life touches so many other lives. When he is not around he leaves an awful hole, doesn't he? ~ Clarence, It is a wonderful life.