Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped with the First Christian Church of Kissimmee family today - so good to be home!
• Great worship and sound preaching. 
• I really wonder how people live without a church family.
• Great thought from today, it is time to have a paradigm shift, quit focusing on how much we can get and start thinking about how much we can give. 
• Finished a book titled; "Why we eat our own" really is a sad commentary on what happens when forgiveness is not extended.
• The news is not what we wanted to hear, but because of faith, it is news we can handle.
• Question; what really matters?
• Well the Gators made it a little nerve racking, but they earned their number 1 seed.
• Let the Madness begin.
• This week I celebrate 3 years working at Johnson University Florida, So many changes in 1095 days. 
• Question what changes have happened in your life the past 1095 days.
• Hey, did you answer that question about what really matters yet?
• Something to Chew on; Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved. ~ Helen Keller

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped with the church family at Crossroads CC in Largo today.
• Daylight savings time made the drive over a little rough.
• Great time of worship and fellowship.
• Key thought this morning - the Greater the Grace the Smaller the Thorn.
• If you are considering building a Family Life Center you really need to check out their facilities.
• Over the last 4 Sundays have driven 564 miles to worship.
• We are humbled by all of the people praying for us this week.
• March Madness is upon us. Selection Sunday is next week!
• Great trip to California last week, it was a quick trip (3 days) but I learned a lot.
• While in California, Kathy said to take some pictures, funny thing California looks a lot like Florida.
• I am sure there are more crowded airports in America, but this week I discovered the airport at Phoenix is really crowded. 
• Does anyone check luggage today?
• Sadden to hear about my friend Gary's next big adventure, however I am sure he is excited about his new opportunities.
• Saturday is my 3 year anniversary working at Johnson University Florida. Trust me, there have been a lot of changes in the last 3 years.
• Something To Chew on; Your priorities will determine legacy, chose your priorities well.

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped with the church family at Fort Caroline Christian Church, Jacksonville today for their annual Faith Promise.
• This church really has a heart for missions.
• Guest speaker asked a disturbing question of the audience this morning. 
• When you can answer the question you are ready to take the call of missions seriously.
• I get excited when I hear what other missions are doing today, God is moving in a mighty way.
• Why is it so many people settle for mediocrity in our world today?
• Can Johnson University Florida's commencement really only be 60 days away?
• This year is zooming by. 
• Headed to California tomorrow, not sure what to expect.
• A dear preacher received his reward this weekend, I a sure he is hearing Well Done Good and Faithful Servant!  What an an amazing life! I a better preacher for knowing Glen W.
• Last Thursday reminded me life is not always a bed of roses.
• March Madness is just around the corner.
• Something to Chew on;  Do all the good you can, in all the ways you can, to all the souls you can, in every place you can, at all the times you can, with all the zeal you can, as long as ever you can ~ John Wesley

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts From an Amazing Day...

• Wonderful Day of Worship with the Capri Christian Church in Naples.
• Great message on servant-hood this morning. 
• Quote from the message; after spending three years with Jesus, how could the disciples not be servants? If someone spent 3 years with you, what traits would they pick up from your life?
• The church in Naples is stepping out in faith through missions giving and campus expansion. Excited to be with them today.
• Traveled home via the "Back roads"of Florida - great landscape and loved the scenic drive. It is amazing how much we miss driving on the intestate.
• Could there be a new #1 this week in College Hoops? Wonder who it could be?
• Attended a conference this week where the speaker posed the following questions; do we love our traditions more than our kids?
• I also learned another interesting fact In America, we now have more smart phones in than toilets. The implications to that fact are disturbing to me.
• The power of prayer is so evident in the situations I have experienced over the past few weeks.
• Something to Chew on; Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. ~ T. S. Eliot

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped with the church family at Vero Christian Church this morning.
• Great expository message from Acts 9 by their minster.
• Loved the idea of being a second banana. Wonder how the kingdom has been impacted by men and women who chose to be second?
• Vero Christian is one of those churches that embraced CFBC in the early years and it has served them well.
• Looks like the Gators are giving us something to cheer about in college hoops!
• Why are gas prices going up again!
• How can the weekend be over so quickly?
• Really appreciated the opportunity to lead the Giving Church seminar last week. Blessed by the "Kingdom Mentality" of the presenters.
• One of my favorite worship leaders is moving to Iowa this week, Josh I want to thank you for ministering to my family.
• So proud of my children. They are growing up to be fine adults. 
• It looks like winter may be over in Florida, Hallelujah!
• Listening to " Principles that Guide my Life" by John Maxwell again, some leadership principles are TIMELESS!
• Something to Chew on; No enterprise can exist for itself alone. It ministers to some great need, it performs some great service, not for itself, but for others; or failing therein it ceases to be profitable and ceases to exists. ~ Calvin Coolidge 

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