Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Generations Christian Church in Trinity this past weekend. 
• GCC has an amazing outreach ministry in the community and around the world.
• Greg's message from Acts 23 reminded the congregation we can not be passive as we enter 2016. Great message for all churches to hear. 
• Saturday evening the elders and missions team hosted their mission partners for dinner. I am amazed to hear what is happening through GCC's global ministry.
• Interesting item I learned this weekend; In Orlando 122 languages are spoken in the city, the world is coming to us!
• Two phrases that spoke to me this weekend, Found People, Find People! and Saved People, Serve People!
• Can't prove it, but I believe a noisy church is a growing church!
• Met several alumni from JUFL this weekend - Good Times
• So thankful for Kathy's physical therapy nurse, she is doing amazing work for Kathy.
• 3 young ladies from JUFL came over this weekend and did some house cleaning - we are blessed!
• Five years ago I left the located ministry, what an adventure the last five years have been for me both personally and professionally. 
• Based on the last five years I really appreciate this verse.
• I would hate to be a PACKER fan today. Joy and agony in a mere 60 seconds!
• Looks like winter has arrived in Florida, I hope we can make it though the WEEK!
• Something to Chew on; Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world. ~ Joel Barker 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at First Christian Church Kissimmee today, Great message from Romans 12:3-8.
• Jim is right, we should not apologize for asking people to serve, we need to be challenged to serve!
• From today's message, Only in serving does one find significance!
• Too many people are looking for success, rather than significance, maybe it is time to reread the book of Ecclesiastes. 
• After being out of church for 2 months, Kathy was able to go to worship this morning! What a thrill!
• Love being a part of a caring church family.
• Students are back, second semester starts tomorrow!
• Hey Cincinnati, you gotta play all 4 quarters!
• Dolphins have a new coach, have they really had 10 different head coaches since Don Shula retired?  
• Last college football game tomorrow night - I think we should have a moment of silence as we say good bye to another college season!
• Don't look now, March Madness will be here before you know it!
• Staggering thought, as of Saturday, if you won  the power-ball lottery, you still could not afford an NFL Franchise!
• Back on the road next week, and so it begins, "Oh the place I will go in 2016"
• There is something about eating pancakes at night that is so comforting!
• I have a good friend in St. Louis who checks up on me each week, so appreciate his concern.
• Something to Chew On; Excellence is the result of caring more than others think wise, risking more than others think is practical and expecting more than others think is possible. ~ Ronnie Oldham 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at FCC Kissimmee today, good to be back home with my church family.
• Excellent message on the importance of becoming a living sacrifice in 2016.
• Here is a great verse from today's message. 
• Witnessed the baptismal waters stir once again, believe this never gets old!
• Holidays are over, I am ready to get back into a routine, did not realize how much I am a creature of habit.
• Well the football season did not end as I had hoped, but I cling to the age old dream, "Wait til next year!"
• Walks with the granddaughter make me happy.
• #1 sign you are getting old, you do not recognize the bands playing at the New Year's Eve Rockin' event on TV
• #2 sign, staying up til midnight is overrated!
• We are just 13 days away from "National Break your New Year's Resolutions" day. According to one study 75% of Americans break a majority of their resolutions by January 16.
• Christian friends are precious to us! 
• Cancer tried to steal Christmas, but it failed!
• A new semester begins in 8 days; hey seniors this is it, only 18 weeks til graduation!
• I just noticed I will begin my 7th year of blogging soon, my first post was in February 2010, My life has seen a lot of changes since that first post.
• Something to Chew on; Change is the law of life. And those who only look to the past or the present are certain to miss the future. ~ John F. Kennedy

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Journey Christian Church, Apopka this morning.
• Great message on the importance of priorities for a new year, from Joshua 24. 
• What are your priorities for the New Year?
• Harvey's inventory questions were spot on.
• If you know someone who is a nurse, make sure you appreciate their sacrifice and service. They are truly heroes!
• Wonderful Christmas time with the family; Having the kids home and having Kathy on the road to recovery - Blessed!
• When I think of my kids this verse comes to mind.
• Driving on I-4 should come with warning labels much like that of cigarettes - "Driving on this road may be hazardous to your health!"
• Don't look now, but 2016 is here, what ever happen to that Y2K thing?
• I continue to be humbled by all the people praying for Kathy.
• Well at least this year we don't have to worry  about the dolphins collapsing at the end of the season to miss the playoffs - they were done around week 8. Thank you fins for not giving us false hope in December. 
• Something to Chew on; Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors and let every new year find you a better man ~ Benjamin Franklin

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Wonderful time worshiping at FCC Kissimmee this morning.
• Great message on the Anticipation of Christmas
• The first gift given to the Christ Child was the gift of worship. 
• One of the great strengths of the Christian faith is the foundation rooted in history.
• When someone is going through the cancer battle, it is amazing how many commercials are on TV talking about cancer.
• Our little taste of cool weather this weekend reminded me I truly am a Florida boy!
• Why do Oreos dipped in white chocolate only come out at Christmas time?
• Good, no, great friends are a gift from God.
• My top 3 Christmas Snacks; Chex Mix, White Chocolate covered Oreos and Homemade Chocolate Cookies.
• Something to Chew On: The reason people miss the gift of Christmas – they are looking for the wrong item. They are looking for security rather than a savior, looking for a keepsake rather than a king and looking for the things of this world rather than one to be worshiped. ~ From a message I preached in 2007

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Did not make it to worship this morning, caring for Kathy and fighting this awful disease known as CANCER.
• Cancer is a terrible disease, I wonder if there ever be a cure!
• So thankful life is not just the 70+ years on this earth!
• Night of Noel was absolutely fabulous Friday evening at JUFL. What a wonderful evening of music and worship.
• OK there was the Army/Navy Game, but all that is left are the bowl games. 
• I continue to be overwhelmed by the number of people praying for Kathy.
• Big movie weekend coming, it is funny how many different products/businesses are having some type of promotion for S.W.
• My top three Christmas Songs; Joy to the World (Unspeakable Joy), O Holy Night, Mary Did you Know?
• Honorable Mention; Silent Night, Breath of Heaven, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.
• I am really looking forward to this day.
• Looking over some of my past Christmas messages reminds me how much I miss preaching this time of the year. 
• Saturday morning + Doughnuts + Granddaughter = Pure Happiness!
• Something to Chew on; For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of government and peace there will be no end. ~ Isaiah 9:6-7

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Great to be back at FCC Kissimmee today, wonderful message on the "Anticipation of Christmas."
• Blessed to a part of such a dynamic church.
• Worship was inspiring today, truly appreciated Jeanette's solo this morning.
• Cancer is trying to turn it up a notch, not going to happen!
• So thankful for the many prayers.
• My wife is one tough lady!
• It is over, how could a college football season go by so fast?
• Tough loss to Bama, but the Gators will be back.
• Orlando traffic is ridiculous!
• After spending four days traveling to the hospital, let me just say Valet parking is overrated - poor service and not very convenient.
• I want a simple Christmas.
• When will we see some cool weather?
• Top 3 Christmas Movies on my list; It is a wonderful life, elf, Home alone.
• Why can't we play reindeer games?
• 2 weeks of school left another semester is soon to be over.
• My friend Glenn is moving to Tennessee, happy for him, but really bummed about his move.
• I will be home for the next 4 weeks, but I already have 5 speaking dates on my 2016 calendar.
• Something to Chew on; The tough challenges we encounter make us stronger and wiser. With each victory we gain something of value; our character is strengthened. ~ Ellen J. Barrier