Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing...

• Great day of worship at FCC Kissimmee today, probably one of the most powerful messages on the Resurrection I have ever heard.
• Choir did a wonderful job as well, lots of energy in today's worship.
• Here is a song that really impacted me this morning.
• I am amused by the the people who talk about Good Friday, yet really have no idea why it was so good.
• If you do not believe we are living in a secular society, just listen to some of the comments about Easter from the media.
• The good news about living in a secular society is that is exactly what the first century was like and look at how the church transformed that culture - IT CAN HAPPEN AGAIN!
• I hate cancer!
• It is difficult watching someone you love go through Chemo!
• Our oncologist is a jewel!
• I am so thankful for Kathy's army of prayer warriors.
• I think the worse fate on THIS earth would be facing cancer alone, so blessed by our many friends.
• This is the last full week for the Seniors at JUFL - wow, I am really going to miss this group of students. 
• Something to Chew on; “If you say you can or you can't you are right either way” ~ Henry Ford  

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at FCC Kissimmee today, great message on Simon the Cyrene regarding taking up one's cross.
• Really appreciated the worship this morning.
• I think the gift of encouragement is one the most fundamental gifts Christians can share with one another.
• What really matters? You had best figure it out and then forget about everything else.
• I am amazed at how many lives intersect though the fellowship of the church.
• I find it funny to watch how politicians posture for position - compare their antics with the actions of Jesus in John 13. 
• I know I say it every year, but I really miss preaching this time of the year.
• Did you notice many college football teams hosted their annual Spring game this past weekend - Almost time!
• Graduation is only a few weeks away, really gonna miss this group of seniors.
• Kathy faces her first round of chemo this week, please pray for her.
• Something to Chew on; You can be a victim of cancer or you can be a survivor of cancer - it's a mindset! ~ David Pelzer

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Great message today from Jim B. at FCC Kissimmee. I have really enjoyed this series on the Tabernacle. Great information as well as great application
• Had a great time with part of my family visiting this weekend - Savannah is very active.
• Well the Final Four is set - only 3 games left!
• Finished the book - "Why we eat our own", this week; why is it people have such a difficult time handling forgiveness?
• Maybe we have forgotten this passage of scripture.
• I am beginning to understand why the doctors office calls it a WAITING ROOM.
• My two favorite prayers from the Bible... Matthew 14:30 and Revelation 22:20 
• So thankful for health insurance!
• Spring time in Florida is wonderful.
• More tests this week - Yuck!
• Sunday afternoon naps are one of the great pleasures of life!
• Only 4 weeks until a new crop of world changers leave Johnson University Florida. 
• Something to Chew on; Cancer is so limited,  it cannot corrode faith…shatter hope…kill friendships…cripple love … destroy peace…silence courage…suppress memories…conquer the spirit.

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at FCC Kissimmee this morning, Special Guest, Dr. Gary Weedman had a great message regarding the Church. Should be required listening for every church leader.
• Tonight we had an opportunity to hear New Creation at Canoe Creek Christian Church - they did an excellent job. 
• Saturday's Imagine banquet felt a lot like the early years of CFBC, lots of exciting things on the horizon for Johnson University Florida.
• More test this week for Kathy - please keep praying.
• March Madness is really crazy this year.
• T-5 weeks til commencement!
• I always feel better after a visit from Dave and Linda.
• Humbled by the many prayer partners we have in our life at this time.
• Something to Chew on; The world doesn’t need perfect leaders. It needs genuine leaders. Even though you will be tempted to project a persona or wear masks, you will be the best leader when you are being you. Not somebody else. ~ Dave Kraft, Leadership from the Heart

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