Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at First Christian Church of Frostproof this morning.
• The message focused on fulfilling the mission of Christ by Seeking and Saving the lost.
• The key point from the morning's message is fulfilling the mission of Christ does not take special talent, resources, or a special skill. It simply takes time to stop and care for people who have a need.
• Arrived early for my visit, when you are the first person to arrive at church it makes you wonder if you got the times right, fear not, everyone showed up about 15 minutes after I arrived.
• Today I had an eighty-year-old man ask me if it was too late to go to JUFL, I think he was pulling my leg, but I told him it is never too later. Can you imagine an eighty-year-old man living in the apartments with 19-year-old students at JUFL!
• I only have 3 more church visits on my calendar for 2021. I am looking forward to taking a break from the road.
• Speaking of travel, don't look now, September is in the rearview mirror and October is the next exit!
• in my opinion, Saturdays are better with College Football!
• We are 89 days away from Christmas which means we are 69 days away from White Chocolate Oreos, O' Happy Day!
• Something to Chew on; Fear is a reaction, Courage is a decision. ~ Anonymous 

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at Vero Christian Church this morning.
• Vero Christian Church is a wonderful friend to JUFL, there are many people who attend VCC who I count as friends as well! 
• I always enjoy my time with these fine people.
• Vero has 3 services, there is good and bad about preaching three times on Sunday; Good, you pretty much have your sermon down by the third hour, bad, your voice is shot by the third hour. My hat is off to guys who preaching multiple times every Sunday.
• Visited my mom's old house for the last time Saturday, Mom and Dad lived there for over 30 years, there are a lot of memories in that house. Mom is transitioning to a new place, a home for new memories!
• I took part in a funeral Friday and again I am so thankful for heaven. Yes, there will be a day!
• I was able to see many of the students who were part of my children's ministry when I served FCC Orlando at the funeral. Wow, they have all grown up!
• A Funeral on Friday, A Move on Saturday, and Preaching 3 times on Sunday. I am going to need some downtime this week.
• 35-0, might want to put a hold on those playoff tickets!
• The last 40 seconds of the UCF/Louisville game were amazing, and that is why you watch the game all the way to THE END!
• Something to Chew on; Don't be afraid of your fears. They are there to let you know that something is worth it. ~ C. JoyBell C.

Sunday Night Feflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• I preached at Ocala Christian Church this morning. The message was from Luke 19:1-10
• Key point #1 from the message, Jesus is aware of our name and our need.
• Key point #2 from the message, Zacchaeus' generosity was not a condition of his salvation, but the proof of a transformed life.
• The young man giving the communion mediation this morning truly pointed us to Jesus and His sacrifice.
• Ocala Christian Church has moved into their new building last week, so I was privileged to preach on their second Sunday in their new place. They have a great location and God has blessed them with a great facility to reach Marion County for Christ.
• I attended a great minister's meeting this past Thursday, so good to connect with so many long-time friends. 
• I am attending a funeral and assisting in another funeral this week. So thankful for Heaven.  
• The 9/11 remembrance this weekend has been very moving. 
• My daughter Bethany was home for the weekend - Good Times! 
• Disney's new ride at Epcot is pretty cool! Ratatouille Lives!
• It is getting dark before 8:00 again,  It will not be long before we will see 6:00 pm sunsets.
• This just in, the Miami Dolphins are in first place this evening. Buy your playoff tickets now!
• I am so happy there are people reminding me my car warranty is expiring! They must really care for me!
• Something to Chew on: The unique challenge of leadership is making today work for tomorrow, especially when today seems to threaten that there will not be a tomorrow. But the only way there will not be a tomorrow is if we give in to the fear today. ~ John Maxwell

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning. 
• Jim preached on the importance of the Lord's Supper
• Great message on why the Lord's Supper is so pivotal to our faith.
• The key thought to the message, the Lord Supper looks back as well as forward as a proclamation of our Lord's return.
• Our life group started a new study this week - "12 Ordinary Men", a study of the 12 disciples. I am looking forward to this new study.
• Congratulations to Ocala Christian Church as they moved into their new location today! God has honored their faithfulness.
• Here are some comforting words for today; Do not be anxious for anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. Philippians 4:6
• Jeremy's song "There will be a day" Has been very encouraging this week, you can hear the song here. 
• I know I am late to the show, but I have been connecting to some podcasts this last month that have been both entertaining and informative.
• Last Saturday's to-do list, Watch College Game Day (Check), Watch Football Games (Check) Sounds like a perfect Saturday to me!
• Something to Chew on; We are what we believe we are. ~ C.S. Lewis