Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• I preached at Southside Christian Church in Fort Pierce this morning.
• The message focused on the fact God knows all, from Psalm 139. 
• Key thoughts, God knows Our Secrets, Our Scars, and Our Efforts.
• Wonderful time meeting several parents of JUFL alumni. Great connections!
• A side benefit of preaching this morning is my son Johnathan and his wife Megan worshiped with us today.
• I spent the week in Tennessee at our annual Advancement retreat.
• Great time focusing on plans for the upcoming school year.
• I also spent a little time in a walk-in clinic last week and I was introduced to a new friend; Mr. Artie Riteus! This new friend is making my life painful. #growingoldnotforsissies 
• Yesterday we were able to see Savannah perform Finding Nemo Jr in Melbourne. And the Oscar goes to... 
• She did a wonderful job, of course, Papa is biased!
• One more week to go and half the year is over, how are you doing with those New Year resolutions?
• Something to Chew on; Failure isn't fatal, but failure to change might be. ~ John Wooden

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Jim did an excellent job speaking on a very current subject in today's culture.
• Key Thought # 1 from the message; God does not desire to condemn anyone, ck. John 3:17.
• Key Thought #2, The scriptures are the ONLY guide to truth.
• Over the last few weeks, I have heard some excellent messages on some very difficult and challenging passages of scripture. 
• Biblical preaching makes strong Christians.
• We took a spontaneous trip to EPCOT today,  we saw the Commodores in concert. 
• A description of tonight's concert; 4 Songs and a Party atmosphere.
• BTW, summer has arrived in Central Florida. 
• Something to Chew on; Instead of letting the situation dictate our decisions, we must dictate the situation. ~ Jocko Willnik, Extreme Ownership 

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Jim concluded his series of messages titled "What is Right with the Church?"
• Our culture tries to deny the power and the work of the church, yet the church is God's tool for bringing people to the Lord.
• After spending a few weeks away from KCC it was good to worship with the church family today.
• We spent the last two weeks on the Knoxville campus helping our colleagues celebrate "Renew in the Smokies." 
• We had a wonderful time, but it is good to be back home.
• Welcome back Humidity! UGH! 
• Two of my good friends are dealing with health issues. So thankful they are getting the help they need to overcome their issues.
• My office is getting an Extreme Makeover, I can't wait to see the unveiling later this week.
• June! Is it just me or is 2023 flying by?
• Hey teachers, enjoy your summer, you deserve it!
• So thankful for Lily's dog sitter for the past two weeks, we (Lori, I, and LILY) are going to miss her. 
• Something to Chew on; The key is not to prioritize your schedule, but to schedule your priorities. ~ Stephen Covey