Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts From an Amazing Day...

• Two-fer day! Worshiped at Christian Church at Deleon Springs this morning and then attended the dedication of a new building at Northside Christian Church Lakeland in the afternoon.
• Two different churches, two different ministry approaches, yet God is working in both places. 
• Andy's message was great this morning at CCDS, really inspiring!
• Staggering Stat from this morning's message; in America today there are 42 million children and teens, 62% have never been to church! Youth Ministers, Please don't give up, your job is too great! 
• Did I mentioned I traveled with several JUFL students this morning as well? They did a great job leading worship at the second service.
• Here is a comment I heard in worship this morning, "We are going to sing an old song, I think this one goes back to 2009." I guess an old song is based on your perspective!
• As I spoke this morning, I began to think about the start of CFBC - The men and women who laid the foundation and the first students were real pioneers. So glad to be a part of a PIONEERING SPIRIT!
• Yesterday I witnessed the power of mentoring kids as four former students ministered to my son and daughter in law - You guys ROCKED!
• How can the weekend be over so quickly?
• One week without football, UGH!!
• The last two weeks we have received XM Radio for free - There is a lot of great music on the MESSAGE!
• Congratulations to my friends Scott and Lori celebrating 20 years of ministry in South Florida this week.
• Something to Chew on; The art of leadership is saying no, not saying yes. It is very easy to say yes. ~ Tony Blair

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at Impact this morning at JUFL. No Whoopee Cushion needed!
• Admissions team did a wonderful job in spite of circumstances beyond their control.
• Football is over now comes the long wait until preseason - wait a minute, March Madness is just around the corner!
• Jonathan and Megan moved this weekend - going to miss them being so close!
• I am so thankful for signs of progress, congratulations Brianne on your 15 foot journey - We are praying for you!
• When the Star Spangled Banner is done right it is very moving; Thank You NFL you got it right this year! 
• I really wanted a better game tonight.
• Hard to believe Advertisers paid $4,000,000 for a 30 second commercial this year. BTW I thought most of the commercials were duds.
• Something to Chew on; "Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out." ~ John Wooden

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Great message this morning at FCC Kissimmee - We all need to CRAVE!
• Brotherly Love is a must for the people who belong in a community of faith.
• Here is a powerful article from Leadership Journal - on the power of repentance and forgiveness. What would happen if this movement took place all over America?
• Big announcement at JUFL tomorrow, generous people are such a blessing to the college.
• Speaking at Impact this weekend, I have been out of youth ministry for almost 16 years, now where is that whoopee cushion! 
• So amazed by the power of prayer, to all of our prayer warriors - THANK YOU!
• Thinking about how much my life has changed since I blogged this post three years ago.
• Our middle child is moving out of town - leaving the nest is difficult for parents.
• Looking forward to the Florida Bible Conference this week. 
• Broncos or Seahawks?
• Was the Pro Bowl today?
• Did you see where the Gators have moved up to #6 in men's hoops?
• Something to Chew on; “Don’t be distracted by criticism. Remember the only taste of success some people have is when they take a bite out of you.” ~ Zig Ziglar

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Generations Christian Church this weekend. A very good message from Luke 18 on the Goodness of God.
• Generations CC was a very gracious host to all of the mission partners this weekend - Thank you for your hospitality.
• Saturday night was just one of those God things that you cannot explain, but it was a great opportunity for me and JUFL.
• Here is a question to ponder, what if the American church began thinking about reaching people today like the missionary who goes to the "foreign field"? In the foreign field the missionary studies the language, the culture and the people and then plans how to reach the people group. Just wonder what would happen if our churches did the same thing in America today. Would this change how we do church?
• Really looking forward to the Super Bowl.
• A few more changes at JUFL this week, new software is coming on line Tuesday, I hope the training pays off!
• I have to admit I was skeptical about football in Gainesville for the 2014 season, but it looks like some major recruiting is going on behind the scenes.
• Nothing makes me smile like hearing Savannah call me Pa Pa.
• Just saying 57 degrees is to cold to play a round of golf - I know!
• Something to Chew on; “You get to decide where your time goes. You can either spend it moving forward, or you can spend it putting out fires. You decide. And if you don't decide, others will decide for you.” ~ Tony Morgan

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at 2 places today, Pathway Christian Church in Port Richey and FCC Kissimmee. Two churches two messages, both were great opportunities.
• Really appreciated the worship leader at PCC, her theme was perfect for what the church had faced this week.
• Question, who comforts the minister when he is is hurting?
• Spoke on the topic of convictions tonight, what will you you stand for in this world today?
• Hey the GPS is not always right!
• I think Tony C. does some of the best offering meditations period! Week in and week out they are always thought provoking.
• Busy week at JUFL, looks like it will be an "all hands on deck!" kinda week!
• I love our small group!
• I have been thinking a lot lately on "How independent should the church be today?" Just curious.
• "FACETIME" is one of the great gifts of technology!
• In one week my youngest child turns 21 - I think I blinked!
• Am I the only person creeped out by the new Old Spice commercials? 
• Well it looks like the next few weeks we are going to see some pretty good football.
• Something to Chew on: I'm not going to church today because I like Jesus. I'm going because it helps me be more like Jesus. ~ Rick Atchley on Twitter

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Last Sunday at FCC Kissimmee for a while, back on the road starting next week, however Jim's message was spot on today. We all need to CRAVE God's word.
• Watching the baptismal waters stir is always a good thing.
• Remember we can never take for granted the blessings God gives to us as an individual or as a church as a whole.
• Reconnected with a former secretary today, it has been 25 years since we were together, so good to connect once again.
• Second semester starts tomorrow at JUFL, hard to believe in 17 weeks another group of world changers will be leave the campus and begin to make their mark on the Kingdom.
• Besides the Bible; What book(s) are you reading in January?
• One of my favorite quotes from graduate school, "You can tell when a brain dies, by looking at one's library." Thank you E. Ray "Cotton" Jones.
• Dropped my daughter off at school tonight - where does the time go? So proud of her! 
• I know it is winter and it is supposed to be cold, but my friends up north have got to be miserable.
• Saturdays are not the same without college football.
• Oh, how I wish Charlie Strong was coming to Florida!
• FSU or Auburn, we will know for sure tomorrow evening.
• Do you have prefect attendance in church for 2014, let's go for 2 weeks in a row next week!
• Something to Chew on; “Fear will do one thing and one thing only: hold you back” ~ Kya Aliana

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped with the church family of FCC Orange Park this morning. Great message from John 21 regarding loving God and loving others. 
• I wonder how we would answer if Jesus asked us the question he asked Peter from John 21; Do you love me more than THESE?
• What are the "These" in your life?
• Christmas break is almost over, students return next weekend.
• 2 Games + 7 points = No playoffs for the Dolphins! The wait until next year mantra is getting old.
• The Osborne Lights at Disney Hollywood Studios is pretty impressive!
• Does your home look empty with all of the Christmas decorations taken down?
• After a 5 weeks of being off the road on Sundays, the road trips begin again. Looking forward to seeing what God is doing around the state in our churches.
• I wonder how the "Great Movie Ride" at Disney translates to people from other countries?
• Have you heard about the "Empty Shelf Challenge" for 2014?
• Something to Chew on; “The object of a new year is not that we should have a new year, but rather that we should have a new soul.”  ~ G.K. Chesterton