Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at River Run Christian Church in Melbourne this morning.
• It was good to worship with so many good friends this morning.
• Arron did a wonderful job with a message regarding personal holiness. A topic we do not hear too much about these days.
• The holiness of God is a reminder of why Jesus was the ONLY one who can take away our sins - He is the perfect sacrifice.
• The song "Come to the Table" by Sidewalk Prophets was a very moving song for us to sing this morning. You can hear the song here. 
• Joey's retelling of the story of David and Mephibosheth from 2 Samuel 9 reminds us of how God has granted us a seat at the table.
• Following worship, I had lunch with some very, very good friends! It is always good to reconnect with Dave and Linda.
• How can this be the last weekend in April?
• I am spending time with the Advancement Staff from the Tennessee campus this week. Looking forward to collaborating with the team. The reason I am posting SNR in the afternoon today is so I can join our team for dinner this evening, Good Times!
• Only 131 days until the 2021 college football season. 
• Something to Chew on; Freedom lies in being bold. ~ Robert Frost

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• It was a two-fer worship this morning. First I attended  Kissimmee Christian Church and then I attended Encounter Christian Church, the new church plant in Kissimmee.
• Jim had a very practical message on the reason and the power of the atonement of Jesus Christ. One of the highlights of the message was when Jim shared the Haitian Church at Kissimmee has 12 baptisms yesterday! 
• Always good news when we hear about the waters stirring via baptism!
• Pastor G, challenge the church at Encounter to seize the vision God gives you.
• Both messages were very practical and applicable for today.
• I read a great book this week, "Start with Why" by Simon Sinek. I read the book in two days. The book is very challenging and a must-read if you are going to lead yourself and others!
• I was interviewed for a podcast last week, a first for me!
• Watching old Disney movies is very comforting and reminds me of a time when life seemed so simple, but did they have to shoot Ol' Yeller? 
• Something to Chew on; Some men think because they are afraid to do. ~ George Martin

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Encounter Christian Church this morning. ECC is a new church plant meeting at Johnson University Florida.
• The goal of ECC is to be a multicultural and multigeneration church in the greater Kissimmee area.
• It exciting to be at the inaugural worship service this morning.  
• Pastor G and his team are very serious about reaching greater Kissimmee for Christ!
• Our Life Group is studying the life of the Old Testament man Joseph on Friday nights. His life is very familiar to all in attendance. I hope we are learning something new about this man of God. as the group leader, I know I am learning new things in his life as we study.
• I spent yesterday at Epcot seeing the attractions my kids think are boring. Good Times. BTW, a Mikey Ice Cream sandwich tastes so good!
• It was 80 degrees yesterday at the park, listening to people from "up north" complaining about the heat was comical - they should be here in August.
• I wish our movie theater would reopen, our local theater closed back in April 2020, I have wisely put back enough money over the past year I can afford to purchase a large popcorn!
• I read an article this week 950 people are moving to Florida every day. Judging by the increased traffic, I think 800 of the 950 are moving to Kissimmee every day!
• Something to Chew on; "Whatever course you decide upon there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to the end requires courage." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning. Jim's message focused on Jesus as the Chief Cornerstone! Great message.
• While we see it every day, we have to ask ourselves, "Why would people reject the One who offers forgiveness of our sins and provides us the destiny of hope?"
• Our somber Good Friday service was a reminder of the great love God has for us and the steps He was willing to take to reconcile us to Him.
• Watched the baptismal waters stir once again, believe me, this never gets old!
• I really miss preaching on Ressurection Sunday. Not because of the crowd, but because of the message - HE IS ALIVE!
• Attended my third wedding in 7 weeks Saturday. A fun time was had by all.
• I was able to reconnect with a longtime friend Wednesday, so thankful for the memories we share from our college days.
• My brother has surgery tomorrow, prayers appreciated!
• Wow, we are 5 weeks away from graduation at JUFL How can a year go by so fast.
• I think chocolate bunnies should be part of a food group.
• Something to Chew on; You cannot swim for new horizons until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore. ~ William Faulkner