Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Sebastian Christian Church this morning. 
• Todd did a wonderful job speaking on the subject of Baptism.
• Great illustration of wiping the slate clean!
• The message was followed by 2 baptisms - watching the baptismal waters stir NEVER gets old!
• Spent the weekend with some good friends in Sebastian, The town of Sebastian has some of the best produce markets in all the land!
• Ministry friendships are precious.
• I am trying to rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep. There is a lot of "Stuff" happening in people's lives.
• Once again I was reminded this weekend how much pets play such a key role in our life. 
• I must be getting old - not too many good movies playing this summer in the theater!
• Celebrated 35 years of marriage with my lovely bride today - been through a lot, but we are still going strong. BTW she is more wonderful today  than she was 35 years ago, and I thought she was awesome then!
• Love him or Loathe him; Steve Spurrier is a gift to College football!
• Remember the Polar Vortex? We could really use a cold blast this week - it is H-O-T!
• There are only 164 days until 2015.
• Something to Chew On; "A man must be big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them." ~ John C. Maxwell. (one of my favorite Maxwell Quotes)

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• What an amazing week; spent the week in Indianapolis at the NACC and then traveled to St. Augustine to worship with the church family at Homeport Christian Church today.
• Lessons from the NACC - We are a diverse group of believers; there is no one way of reaching the the world for Christ. 
• Today's message focused on the church, not the building, not the organization but the church - the people!
• Thought from today's message; Only the church gives one an eternal perspective.
• Said farewell to a wonderful ministry family tonight - Gary and Tammy you will be missed; so thankful our paths have crossed these past 3 years.
• Final Game in the world cup 1 - 0, still do not understand all of the hype. 
• Another point from today's message - the church gives us a common commitment!
• Great reception Wednesday evening at the NACC - saw a few friends, amazed how we have traveled so far from the little place on Kaley Ave.
• Question asked at the senior's banquet at the NACC, do want an adolescent faith or an adult faith?
• Ben Merold is a gift to the Kingdom!
• Southwest Airlines have the best snacks - just saying!
• Something to Chew on; Do we love our traditions more than we love our children? question asked at  the NACC main session Tuesday evening.

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Returned to Whitfield CC in Sarasota today. Received a great reception from the people in Sarasota.
• 2 hours to get to the church, 3 1/2 hours to get home - Long Day!
• Preached on Luke 10:38-42, The story of Mary and Martha. 
• Faithfulness is not seen in big, large or grandiose acts, but in the little things such as waiting, listening and watching! 
• Martha was distracted by "stuff", however Mary was discerning about the Master.  Which sister describes your life; distracted or discerning?
• While it is really trite, let's remember to keep the main thing the main thing!
• Renovations at the campus are really taking shape, so thankful for our plant team, the volunteers and our student workers. 
• Said good bye to one of our employees this week - We will miss you Jim, your new company is really getting a gentleman in you!
• Heading to the NACC in Indy this week, I really wish Kathy was well enough to go with me. Cancer stinks!
• I am really excited about this year's roundup at Johnson University Florida, Doc Smith is bring the message in the morning session. 
• Can you believe we are 8, yes 8 weeks from the beginning of College Football.
• Something to Chew on; It is not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are ~ Roy Disney

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at FCC Kissimmee today, so good to have a "home" church. 

• Great message on the topic of worry.

• A great perspective is the key to handling the "SIN" of worry - yes, worry is a sin.

• Truly reflected this week - it was 25 years ago this week I closed out a ministry in Indiana, I still think about those kids! However they are not kids any longer, so proud of what so many are doing today!

• Friday night's thunderstorm in Kissimmee was a reminder real power is not in Washington, but in heaven!

• People think it is strange that you can lose a game of soccer and still move forward, but that is not unusual, Jesus said it you lose your life for His sake - you will win!

• After 203,000 miles and 12 years as the family car our golden chariot finally gave up the ghost. Goodbye old friend, you were a faithful companion!

• Looking forward to seeing some really good friends next week. 

• Lots of cosmetic changes happening at Johnson University Florida this summer - I think the students will be impressed.

• Who knew "Slurpees" was the cure for nausea cased by Chemo?

• Summer is here - Hot, Hot. Hot!

• 6 Months down 6 months to go until it is 2015 - was Y2K really that important?

• Hey Keith and Libby - I hope you a wonderful ministry experience in Georgia.

• Something to Chew on; “Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength.” ~ Corrie ten Boom

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Whitfield Christian Church this morning, great group of people. I really enjoy their fellowship!
• Spoke on the topic of "Guarding One's Heart", the idea of keeping yourself spiritually healthy.
• Solomon said it well ABOVE ALL ELSE (in other words make it your first priority) guard your heart for it is the wellspring of life.
• Step one of keeping yourself spiritually healthy, forget your past mistakes and move forward in faith.
• This week was a chemo week, I think Kathy is one of the strongest women I know! It pains me to watch her go through this JUNK!
• Yesterday was the longest day, based on the amount of sunlight - now we are beginning to move toward the shorter days - this year is going by so fast.
• Step two of keeping yourself spiritually healthy click here!
• Stopped at a rest area only way back from Sarasota and saw a sign warning people venomous snakes were in the area - Only in Florida!
• The soccer craze is truly amazing, however I must admit I do miss football.
• Speaking of sports, San Antonio's winning of the NBA finals reminded us why teamwork  is so important.
• Something to chew on; “Sometimes there's not a better way. Sometimes there's only the hard way.”  ~ Mary E. Pearson

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at FCC Clearwater this morning.
• Excellent message on Spiritual Heart Attacks
• Mike's testimony about his father's heart attack was truly moving.
• Today's message focused on the spiritual heart attack of guilt.
• Shared with the church how their missions giving has impacted JUFL, amazing what happens when you give consistently to a cause.
• Played golf on Saturday - may sell the clubs - absolutely awful, I do so much better hitting the ball through the clown's mouth.
• Summer storms have started, wow!
• Watching the D-Day remembrances on the History Channel this weekend - it is amazing what the men and women of the greatest generation did to save the world. This video clip gives us a glimpse of the courage of that day.
• Please start college football!
• The triple crown is a tough gig!
• Let's have a moratorium; no 2016 presidential politics until mid 2015  - so over it already.
• Cancer is not going down without a fight - we still have a ways to go.
• Something to Chew on; “Somehow I can't believe that there are any heights that can't be scaled by a man who knows the secrets of making dreams come true. This special secret, it seems to me, can be summarized in four Cs. They are curiosity, confidence, courage, and constancy, and the greatest of all is confidence. When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and unquestionable.” 
  ~ Walt Disney 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at FCC Kissimmee today. Great message from the sermon on the mount.
• Hey Jim, you experienced my worst nightmare as a preacher today - missing page 1 can be frightening.
• Imagine the possibilities of a world living out the sermon on the mount. 
• Imagine the possibilities if the church lived out the sermon on the mount.
• Wonderful time of worship. Great I am was truly moving!
• Can we really appreciate all that goes into planning a worship service?
• Johnson University Florida has a new website check it out here.
• Johnson University Florida's travel teams are out for the summer, please pray for their safety and their efforts!
• 3 Chemo treatments down; 3 to go!'
• We are overwhelmed by the number of people praying for Kathy.
• The NBA Finals are Finally here!
• Small group taking a six week break - can't wait to start back in July.
• May is over - love-bugs gone, up next hurricane season, just part of living in Florida. So glad we did not experience the polar vortex.
• Something to Chew on; If you feel the world owes you something, brace yourself for a life of sour hours, You will never be reimbursed ~ Max Lucado, You'll get through this.