Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Returned to Whitfield CC in Sarasota this morning. This morning's topic; The Older Brother in the Parable of the Prodigal Son.
• One commentator said the story of the prodigal son is a story of a son who lost his way, But the question of the hous is which boy lost his way, one left his father's land, the other left his father's heart!
• Did you know God takes grumbling just as serious as sexual immorality, check it out! 
• In the the Parable of the Prodigal Son, one discovers 3 sons; the prodigal, the older son and the Son of God. 
• I am still thinking about the NACC - it has been a  week and the messages are still coming to mind! Great preaching leaves a lasting impression.
• My brother in law's passing reminded me life is brief.
• If you have any unfinished business take care of it NOW!
• The first wave of students arrive in less than 2 weeks!
• So thankful for the new office at the college.
• Rain; Again!
• Training camp opened up for the NFL today, it will not be long now!
• Something to Chew on; No one can make you feel inferior without your consent ~ Eleanor Roosevelt  

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped with the church family at Whitfield Christian Church, Sarasota this morning. This church has a wonderful spirit. 
• They have a mix of traditional and contemporary styles of worship, good mix!
• Spent the week at the NACC in Louisville - incredible preaching and Bible Studies from the book of Revelation. Challenging, Inspiring and Informative. 
• When you walk through the exhibits at the NACC you realize we are part of something big ~ God is working in so many different ways!
• Beneath the Waters, (I Will Rise) is a great worship song!
• I also reconnected with several friends - all in all it was a great week.
• It is July, preseason football is just around the corner.
• I am moving to a new office this week - Yippee! 
• This verse keeps coming to mind this week.
• The world really does need Jesus.
• Something to Chew On; I believe the first test of a truly great man is in his humility ~ John Ruskin 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped with Horizon Christian Church in Valrico this morning, great worship, and the preaching was not too bad either!
• Scott and his team are doing a wonderful job in this community outside of Tampa.
• Also preached at FCC Kissimmee tonight. I love attending this church when I am in town!
• Well it is official, Florida Christian College is now Johnson University Florida, excited about the possibilities.
• Looking forward to spending the week in Louisville Kentucky, attending the NACC. I am sure I will be busy answering a lot of questions for our alumni.
• Connecting with a former youth minister this week, funny we only see one another once a year, yet our bond of friendship is very strong.
• Just curious, how do you define love? Answer; T-I-M-E!
• Humbled by the outpouring of sympathy for Kathy's brother Tom, he lost his fight with cancer this weekend.
• Dinner with some long time friends tonight was great, relived old memories and made some new ones!
• Something to Chew on; What makes the good old days the good old days is a bad memory ~ Mark Twain

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts From an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at FCC Kissimmee today, so good to be home!
• So good to leave the house at 9:10 for worship this morning!
• Jim's message was right on, speaking on the importance of Guarding One's Heart
• When dealing with the heart, our prayer should be that of King David - Create in me a NEW Heart!
• Tomorrow is going to be an extremely busy day on the campus of FCC.
• Tuesday will be a very exciting day at FCC.
• I continued to be humbled by the generosity of Johnson University.
• In light of our depraved culture, these verses should give us all comfort. 
• Today is the half way point of the year, 2014 is less than 200 days away!
• Something to Chew on; Courage is continuing in spite of the pain ~ Rick Warren on Twitter.

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Southside Christian Church, Sarasota today.
• This congregation has a real love for one another and FCC.
• They also have a great appreciation for the word of God - Thanks to the teaching ministry of their minister Curt! 
• Special Thank you goes to the NEW LIFE team for leading worship. You guys did a great job.
• Met a woman today who will celebrate her 105th birthday this week. She has such a great attitude.
• Have you every considered that what you are doing right now is preparing you for something later?
• Next weekend I am not traveling!
• Things are getting REAL busy at FCC right now.
• Received a few late Father's day gifts today - They made me smile.  

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• I had the unique privilege of preaching at 2 different churches this morning. The first one at 8:45., the second one at 10:45. Now I know how a circuit rider feels. 
• While it was two different churches, both share the common bond of the Holy Spirit. This is what makes the local church so unique, different styles, different people, but the common bond of Christ - Good stuff.
• Today's message - People of the second chance! Focused on the father in the parable of the prodigal son.
• 3 points; the Father who waits, the Father who restores and the Father who rejoices.
• Want to know why the message of the prodigal son resonates with so many people? Here is the truth, we are all prodigals at one time. 
• Is there someone you need to restore today? I would suggest you look to the Father in the parable of the prodigal son and emulate his actions!
• Special treat today for the first time in 30+ years of ministry I got to share lunch with my father on Father's Day - Priceless. 
• If you have not tried BONEFISH GRILLE - you need to try it out - BTW get the salmon with the mango salsa - so good!
• This is one of the  most important weeks in the history of FCC, if you are reading this blog tonight would you take a few minutes to pray for the future of FCC this week!
• Something to Chew on; Being a role model is the most powerful form of educating...too often fathers neglect it because they get so caught up in making a living they forget to make a life.” ~ John Wooden

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at FCC of Arcadia today, their minister is an alumnus of Florida Christian College and they support an alumnus who is a missionary in Africa. Here is a small church having a huge impact on the Kingdom of God.
• Today's message; Why Strong in the Scripture is not just a motto for a Bible College. 
• Do you remember when the the Christian church was known as "People of the Book"?
• Sometimes the "Google Map" is wrong, trust me I am speaking from experience.
• Did a little "Channel Surfing" this afternoon - football season cannot get here soon enough!
• After traveling the last 21 weekends to churches in Florida, I am really looking forward to worshiping at FCC Kissimmee this week. 
• It is official, I have a new title at Florida Christian College, lots of changes going in at FCC!
• Said goodbye to one of our team members this past week; Crystal I am looking forward to hearing what God does through you in your next adventure.
• Even though they are repeats, the Duck Dynasty gang still makes me smile.
• Here is some wise advice for every leader.
• Next time you are feeling invincible, remember the families who faced the tornadoes the past couple of weeks in Oklahoma.
• Something to Chew on; Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader success is all about growing others ~ Jack Welch