Sunday Night Reflections

A Few thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Attended Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Jim's message focused on understanding the Will of God. 
• Knowing God's will for our life is key to understanding His mission for each one of us.
• We had a great time at our alumni gathering this past weekend at JUFL Ben did a wonderful job bringing the messages and Rory and his team led us in worship, Thanks guys you did a great job!
• It was good to connect with Jake as well. Thank you Jake for coming back to JUFL and reconnecting with fellow alumni.
• This is an early edition for SNR, I am going to Disney World today!
• Yep, it is time to pick up a Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Sandwich!
• November is here and that means some vacation time is right around the corner.
• Good News, we gain an hour this Saturday night. Bad News, it will be dark at 6:00 in the evening.
• As for College Football, I guess it is time to say, "There is always next year."
• Something to Chew on; Without fear, there can be no courage. ~ Christopher Paolini

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at New Beginnings Christian Church in Tampa this morning as I was representing JUFL at their annual Faith Promise weekend. 
• Challenging message from their senior minister from 1 Peter 4. 
• The church's commitment to reach the lost is very evident as they are reaching out to people with special needs as well as people far from God.
• Key thought, Heaven is a prepared place for a prepared people, Hell is a prepared place for unprepared people.
• Met several Johnson University alumni today, so good to reconnect with our alums.
• I celebrated mom's birthday yesterday in Orange Park, it is always a good time when my brothers and I get together.
• Reading through the book of Isaiah this week I came across this scriptural truth. 
• Big game this weekend ahead, let's just hope the Gators do not embarrass themselves.
• Seriously, Who knew we would experience a shaving cream shortage. 
• All I can say is if there is a shortage of White Chocolate Oreos this Christmas someone is going to be in trouble!
• October is almost over, Did we not just celebrate Groundhog day last month?
• Something to Chew on; Don't live the same year 75 times and call it a life. ~ Robin Sharma

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day... 

• Preached at Ocala Christian Church this morning.
• This morning's message was titled; What Jesus would NOT do. Jesus would not avoid a dirty job.
• Key points for the message, there are two ways one can show the full extent of love to someone, Stoop down to serve and lift them up to introduce them to Jesus.
• I have visited Ocala Christian Church three times this year and each time I am impressed with their love for Jesus and their heart for worship.
• Today was a day of mixed emotions, first I heard of a friend who rejoiced with 3 baptisms at the church he serves this morning, yep the baptismal waters stirred once again, but I was also reminded COVID is still with us as I received news a dear family has lost a son and mother in the past 3 weeks. 
• Longing for Heaven today!
• I spent the week with several people from the Tennessee campus this week. Informative, inspiring, and at times tiring! But it was all good!
• Observation from a weekend of football; Watching the Gators and Dolphins was painful this weekend.
• We get a chance to experience Florida Fall this week, say it with me AHHHHHHHHH!
• I am looking forward to November when every day is Florida Fall!
• Senior discounts are great! 
• I wish google translate could translate Chihuahua! 
• Something to Chew on; Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. ~ Winston Churchill

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Jim preached a message focusing on the cure from fractured race relations in America.
• A very powerful message using the book of Acts as the example of how God desires us to have Racial harmony.
• Key Scriptures from today's message; Acts 6, Acts 8, Acts 10, and my personal favorite; Revelation 7.
• Oh for the day when Revelation 7:9-12 becomes a reality!
• We are studying the book "Twelve Ordinary Men" in our life group. It is amazing to see how the 12 disciples were able to step out in faith and change the world through the preaching of the gospel. 
• Speaking of Life Group, we were introduced to Extreme Ironing last Friday evening. You really need to google Extreme Ironing, it is amazing what people will do to entertain themselves!
• While I enjoy the modern worship songs, I have to admit the theology in many of our hymns is truly inspiring. Today we sang "The Church is One Foundation" an old hymn packed with Biblical truth.
• These late-night college football games are really disrupting my sleep patterns. 
• One of the casualties of a selfish society is bad driving habits. It is amazing how many people think they are the only ones on the road and they can do what they want when it comes to driving.
• I thought about dressing up like a politician for Halloween, but that would be TOO scary!
• Something to Chew on; Unless a man undertakes more than he can possibly do, he will never do all that he can. ~ Henry Drummond 

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Lance preached a message from Acts 1 on the topic of the Ascension of Christ. I do not recall ever hearing a message of Christ's Ascension. Lance did a wonderful job handling a topic we seldom hear from our pulpits! 
• I know it is only October 3rd, but I am already in a Christmas frame of mind!
• Saturday started out so well, then the Gators attempted to play a game. Ouch!
• Talking with my kids tonight, we are already discussing Thanksgiving plans, this year is passing by quickly. 
• If you have a close family, you are truly blessed!
• Many of the Johnson University Tennessee Advancement team will be vising the next few weeks, time to show them some Florida hospitality and our wonderful Fall weather!
• I used to be a "Night Owl" now I am lucky to make it to 10:30! The times, they are a-changin'. 
• Tonight's football game should be a good one as we watch the GOAT's old team play his new team - Something has to give!
• If you are not reading anything by Michael Hyatt, you are missing out on a great resource for living with a focused purpose.
• Something to Chew on; He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life. ~ Muhammed Ali