Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at Salt Springs Christian Church this morning.
• The message focused on the visit of the Magi from Matthew 2.
• Key Point this morning anytime you worship God you will go home a different way.
• I enjoy my time at SSCC, the people are so gracious!
• I met a lady today who made 46  fruitcakes this Christmas season and lived to tell about it!
• Driving through the Ocala National Forest is so relaxing.
• Our church's Christmas Eve service was very moving this year. It was just what I needed! Thank you, Jim and Tony!
• Christmas is over, White Chocolate Oreos are now gone, but I have an ample supply! #Hoardthecookies!
• I was able to spend Christmas with my kids and my mom, Good Times!
• 2021 is almost over, all year long I have focused on one word, Courage. Each week I have posted a "Courage" quote as a reminder of how important courage is in our daily lives. 52 posts, 52 quotes.
• Next week I will be looking for another word for the year!
• Something to Chew on; The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. ~ Martin Luther King Jr.  

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning. Jim's message focused on the authority of God's word.  
• It was good to be reminded of the unique structure and message of the Word of God. 
• The Bible truly is the Road Map for life!
• It has been great being able to attend KCC for the last few weeks. 
• All Christmas Gifts bought, now to relax the week before Christmas Day!
• I am looking forward to our family tradition on Christmas day - fresh-baked Cinnamon Rolls. Good Times.
• Thank you, Amazon, no searching for a parking spot at the Mall, no long lines at the cash register, and no crowded stores!
• The fall semester is in the books at JUFL, hard to believe the school year is half over. 
• After 14 years on the radio in Jacksonville, my uncle signed off for the last time Saturday morning, congratulations Captain Vic!
• I discover our local Publix had 12 boxes of White Chocolate Oreos. Let's just say they had 12 boxes! 
• The Miami Dolphins have won 6 games in a row. Wow!
• Great dinner with some really good friends Friday evening, the meal was good but the conversation was the best! Thank you, Dave and Linda.
• Here are a few of my favorite Christmas Things; Favorite Song, Joy to the World (Unspeakable Joy version), Favorite snack/treat homemade Party Crunch (Chex mix), Favorite Movie, It is a Wonderful Life. Favorite TV special, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Favorite Christmas activity, Candlelight Processional at Epcot. Favorite cookie, well, I think you know!
• Something to Chew on; The account of Christmas is a story of incredible courage - both Christ's courage and also that of ordinary men and women who took part in His story. ~ The Blog BRAVE, ordinary people, extraordinary stories.

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Jim preached from my favorite section of scripture regarding Christmas, Isaiah 9:6. 
• Great message on the mentoring relationship Christ has in our lives.
• I have heard and preached many Christmas messages, but I must say I have never heard a Christmas message with an illustration that included Scooby-Doo and the Justice League.
• I do miss preaching during the Christmas season.
• Christmas is a constant reminder God's timing is always perfect!
• I returned to Kissimmee Christian Church tonight to hear an outstanding concert, thank you Dirk, and your team for setting the stage for Christmas.
• JUFL hosted our annual Night of Noel program yesterday, it was so good to see so many good friends of the University.
• This is probably going to be a tough week for school teachers this week, hard for kids to focus with one week before Christmas break.
• Speaking of Christmas Break, this is finals week at JUFL. Hey students, now you are going to find out "will this information be on the test?" Probably!
• Early Birthday surprise today as my kids came over and surprised me with a visit. Good Times.
• Something to Chew on; Courage grows in consistent obedience, courage grows in Godly hope. ~ Christmas Courage, Matthew 2:13-23

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning. Jim preached a message on Overcoming Overwhelming Worry.
• A very practical message in light of all that is happening in our culture. 
• Key point #1, to today's message, we can take comfort knowing God is in control.
• Key point #2, the sin of worry can be overcome if we focus on seeking God's Kingdom!
• I know the worship songs are not for my benefit, but today's set was very inspiring. Thank you, Tony and Team!
• Our Life Group is getting together this Friday evening for the first time in ages. I am looking forward to being together again.
• Saturday was our family Christmas party in Jacksonville. It is always a wonderful time when our family gets together.
• Christmas Party Facts #1 Attendance included Mom, Bothers, Aunts and Uncles, Cousins, Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews, and a possible future Neice. 
• Christmas Party Facts #2 Food, Food, and more Food including Brisket and Chicken!
• I am blessed to be a part of a large family! I guess you could say we followed the command God gave to Noah, to go forth and multiply.
• I received an early birthday present this week, 4 boxes of White Fudge Oreos! What a Pleasant Surprise! 
• Even though I know what is going to happen in the movie "It is a Wonderful Life" I always smile at the end.
• Everyone needs a Clarence and a George Bailey in their life!
• And just like that, the College Football season is over! All we have left are the bowl games. 
• Now it is time to turn our attention to College Hoops and March Madness which is  3 1/2  months away. 
• Something to Chew on; When they say the courage of Peter and John and realized they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men has been with Jesus. ~ Acts 4:13