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Sunday, May 11, 2014

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

Preached twice at FCC Seminole this morning. Great time of worship. Two completely different worship styles, but both services really moved the worshipers.
Headed out this morning at 6 am, but driving across Tampa Bay was worth it!
Focus of the message this morning - What else - Mother's day!
If you have a chance to view the video "Mom Goggles" from sermonspice.com do it, great video on seeing life from a mom's perspective.
Amazing fact I learned in prepping for this message, 1.7 billion dollars is spent on flowers for mother's day. I wonder what was the percentage of flowers purchased this morning, just curious.
Message focused on the OT heroine Hannah. Main points, Hannah prayed for her child, Hannah promised her child and Hannah provided for her child.
NFL draft was this weekend - it is getting closer!
Chemo side effects not as serious this go around, thank you for the prayers on Kathy's behalf.
Students have been gone for a week, eerie silence on campus.
Can you believe the NBA playoffs are still going on?
Something to Chew on, No man is poor who has a godly mother ~ Abraham Lincoln

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

Great worship at FCC Kissimmee today, powerful message on the suffering and problems we face.
Here is a great verse from today's message.
Wonderful graduation Friday night at Johnson University Florida.
So proud of my son Jonathan graduating with his associate's degree.
As exciting as it was to watch our graduates walk across the stage Friday evening was bitter sweet - I will miss these guys!
Sitting in the audience at graduation brought back memories of my graduation from CFBC, in some ways 1981 seems like a long time ago and in other ways it feels like yesterday.
All of our family was at our our house this weekend - good times!
Bracing for another round of chemo this week - please pray for Kathy!
I am looking forward to this day more and more, oh that it could be tomorrow.
I find it interesting a network can spend almost 3 hours talking about a race lasting less than 2 minutes.
1/3 of the year is in the books - how are you doing on the New Year's resolutions?
Something to Chew on, As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things. Ecclesiastes 11:5

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

Worshiped with the church family of Crossroads Christian Church in New Smyrna Beach today, great day in the life of the church as they were able to officially worship in their new building today!
I loved the excitement they shared as they shifted their focus from getting into the new build to now leaving the building and serving the community.
Crossroads CC worshiped in a tent for 3+ years waiting to move into their new facility - what a commitment by their minister, leaders and congregation.
Tonight I attended a concert by the Johnson University Florida Choir and Christian Choral Society - very moving!
"Taps" is one of the most haunting tunes one can hear.
Graduation is Friday and JT is one of the graduates - so excited!
As excited as I am for the seniors graduating Friday, I admit I am going to really miss this group of students.
My wife is AMAZINGLY strong.
Met with another cancer doc this week - looks like our journey is long; but God is good!
Something to chew on; Behind every success is endeavor... behind every endeavor, ability... behind ability, knowledge... behind knowledge, a seeker.

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

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

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.

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