Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We continued the message series "This is us" looking at the mission statement of SSCC.
• Today's message focused on Making Disciples.
• Key Point #1, Disciple making comes through building a deep relationship with others.
• Key Point #2,  We must understand, Making Disciples is not a suggestion, it is a command. 
• The illustration regarding the Dust of the Rabbi was very powerful this morning.
• The illustration about the Creamed Spinach was not powerful, but will be remembered for a long time. Note to Self; Next time vent the package.
• I attended the funeral of a wonderful lady yesterday. She was a Proverbs 31 lady.
• Why are funerals like reunions?
• I am not sure, but I think I got a glimpse of a Florida panther last night.
• I enjoyed watching the NFL draft this week. It want be long before NFL and College ball starts back up.
• My granddaughter received her report card this week, she received all A's. It looks like she got her smarts from her Nana not her Papa, 
• Something to Chew on; Only a Disciple can make a Disciple ~ A.W. Tozer

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day... 

• I continued the series; This is us, looking at the mission and priorities of SSCC.
• Today's message; "The Most Difficult Priority, Loving like Jesus Loves"
• This is the kind of love that transforms our homes, our community and most of all ourselves.
• We are blessed to call SSCC our home.
• It is amazing what animals one sees on our RING doorbell each morning, the forest comes alive at night!
• Lori and I celebrate the birth of our 5th grandchild this week. GOOD TIMES!
• I will be attending the funeral of a wonderful lady Saturday, Oh how my heart aches!
• Something to Chew on; Let those who consider the brevity of life remember the length of eternity. ~ Thomas Ken

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• I kicked off a new series this morning titled, "This is Us", looking at our mission and purpose as we minister in theForest.
• Key point this morning; To fulfill our mission we are to Love God completely.
• The illustration regarding the Sadducees and the Pharisees reminds us we will never measure up without God's grace.
• I enjoy writing sermons again.
• There is something about digging into God's word and bringing the text to life!
• Two dear friends have received their heavenly reward the past couple months.
• While saddened by their passing I know there will be a day when everything will be made new!
• It is always good to talk to people who value generosity.
• Something to Chew on;  In light of my friends who passed away recently; Starting Strong is Good, Finishing String is Epic ~ Robin Sharma (and they did, Well done good and faithful friends, well done!)

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• I concluded the series the Power of the Cross with a sermon titled ALIVE! The message focused on the first visitors to visit the tomb on Resurrection Sunday.
• Key Point, The stone was rolled away not to let Jesus out but to let the witnesses in.
• Can you imagine how the angel must have felt when he was tasked with announcing Jesus had risen from the grave!
• There is something comforting about a choir singing on Easter Morning.
• It is inspiring seeing all the posts on social media regarding the victories on Resurrection Sunday.
• Cancer, Memory Illnesses, tragic accidents; I am so glad there is more to life than life on this earth!
• Yes there will be a day when every tear will be wiped away.
• This week's wildlife report; I saw 1 bear, 1 deer, 1 fox and 3 very big squirrels. I love living in the forest. 
• Wow, 1/4 of the year is over! 
• I got Michigan as my national champ tomorrow evening. i believe they will experience the one shining moment!
• Something to Chew on; The very first Easter taught us LIFE never ENDS and LOVE never DIES ~ Kate McGahan