Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at FCC Kissimmee today, wonderful message on HOPE from our minister of Intercultural ministries.
• Hope is the message we all need when faced with troubles of this life.
• Hope transforms!
• Watching the teens serve in worship today reminded me of my youth ministry days; future church leaders!
• Taught at Lake Aurora Christian Camp on Saturday at the annual men's retreat, the camp has come along way - so thankful for the leaders who had and continue to have a vision for the camp.
• Mid terms are taking place at Johnson University Florida, how can a semester be half over, cap and gowns will be showing up soon.
• Busy week ahead, Senior Saints headed to our campus.
• Presenting a workshop on legacy; how do you want to be remembered?
• If you have not visited our campus lately I think you will be surprised by our foyer!
• Why can't we get the traffic lights synced on 192?
• Peyton going out on top - knowing when to quit is just as important as knowing when to keep going. 
• Something to Chew on; (Praise to the Lord) Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago. ~ Isaiah 25:1

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at FCC Kissimmee today. So glad to a part of a church that is taking risks and stepping out in faith!
• Jim's messages from Jeremiah have been excellent, I would have never thought about preaching through Jeremiah during missions emphasis month! Well Done Jim!
• BTW, the baptismal waters stirred again! Yes!
• We visited Moffitt in Tampa this past week, so thankful for their advice.
• Teaching at Lake Aurora Camp this coming weekend at the men's retreat. 
• Political commercials scare me.
• Why do my favorite movies never win an Oscar?
• March Madness is almost here - who will have the "One Shining Moment"?
• I received an e-newsletter this week with tips on how to make Easter a great evangelistic event. I really miss preaching during the Easter season. 
• This week a friend had an automobile accident, another made a major career decision, another two friends became grandparents and cancer continues to raise it's ugly head, just an average week - I do not think so. So glad our heavenly father gave us the gift of prayer. 
• Really looking forward to this day
• Nothing like doing your taxes to see where your money went in a year. Can we really have 47 pharmacy receipts in one year? 
• Favorite IRS slogan; the IRS we have what it takes to take what you got!
• Sometimes you just have to have some good comfort food! Thank you Cracker Barrel.
• Something to Chew on; It is not enough that we do our best; sometimes we must do what is required. ~  Winston Churchill

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at FCC Kissimmee today. 
• Powerful message from the book of Jeremiah.
• It is exciting to see how this church is trying to reach the city.
• What are you doing to reach your city?
• We are headed to Moffitt this week, for a second opinion, I hope we can get some answers.
• Sitting in the chemo ward at the doctor's office is a striking reminder of how devastating cancer can be on the human body.
• I find it interesting how we have had only 3 states hold caucuses or primaries and we are already declaring the presidential race.  
• On the flip side, I wonder what the young children of presidential candidates think when they attend their parent's debate.
• Remember disappointments never define us!
• Watching the eagles tribute on the GRAMMYS last week reminded us music was good a long time ago!
• 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 Maxwell       

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at First Christian Church of Frostproof this morning.
• Today's message focused on the power of God's word to change lives.
• Key thought; believing there are many ways to God is both confusing and leads to apathy. 
• There is but one path!
• FCC Frostproof is a church that enjoys worship through song.
• You know you are in a country church when the soloist is accompanied by a harmonica! 
• During the Bible School hour I was able to give an update on JUFL as well as share some of the victories of our alumni! May the Zeal never cease!
• Side effects of the Cancer treatments are awful!
• Once again we learned last week one can spend a lot of money on a Superbowl ad, and still not have a winning commercial.
• So proud of my daughter, as she is serving in an internship at a church in Central Florida!
• Don't know if I am getting old, but older TV shows make me smile. 
• The power of Prayer truly makes a difference.
• Something to Chew on; Endurance is not just the ability to bear a hard thing, but to turn it into glory ~ William Barclay

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at FCC Kissimmee today, great message on the need for disciples.
• Penetrating question; Are you a member or a follower? There is a difference.
• Here is a powerful verse from this morning's message
• A different way to sing "Just as I am" this morning, the new lyrics are very powerful.
• So thankful for the work of our Admissions team this weekend, they really went the extra mile, in spite of some lousy weather.  
• Tony's offering thought was spot on!
• Why can't we discover a cure for cancer? What a heinous disease! 
• Last football game tonight, I hope it is a good one.
• We get to see some good friends this week, really looking forward to seeing them!
• You know what would be a great Super Bowl halftime show - Eagles and Fleetwood Mac! Let's go old school!
• How can it be February already?
• Family visits always make me smile.
• The book Extreme Prayer will really make you evaluate your prayer life. I highly recommend it.
• Something to Chew on; Keep your head up, God gives His hardest battles to his strongest soldiers. 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at Salt Springs Christian Church this morning. 
• Wonderful group of people, such an encouragement. 
• Special treat this morning, I was able to take three JUFL students with me to lead worship and share why JUFL is making a difference in their lives. Thank you Greg, Chandler & Michael!
• This week's message focused on this one fact; only transformed people can transform our culture. If there is not a change in us, we will never change the culture.
• It is so exciting to see so many JUFL students involved in ministry this semester.
• Kathy's cancer battle begins year 3 this week, She is the toughest woman I know.
• Question to Kathy; What do you want for Valentine's Day? Her answer, I want to be well! AMEN,
• Reading a great book this week, Extreme Prayer by Greg Pruett. Subtitle; The impossible prayers God promises to answer. 
• Why is prayer our last resort?
• This weekend some 700+ teens will invade the JUFL campus for our IMPACT  football tournament, it is going to be a great weekend.
• Speaking of football, there is only one more football game is left!
• I read this week the candidates running for president have spent 40 million dollars on TV ads in Iowa prior to their big day Monday, that seems like a lot of money for a job that only pays $400,000 a year! 
• Something to Chew on; Praying in Jesus name means presenting requests that resonate with Jesus' character and advance his plans for the earth ~ Greg Pruett, Extreme Prayer, Page 20

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at FCC Kissimmee today.
• Great message on what it means to live out one's faith in the world from Romans 12.
• Great illustration and application regarding the Clemson Tigers' football team. Jim is right, if that attitude permeated college football we would see a major difference in sports! 
• This song may be one of my favorite worship songs.
• Having the family home for the weekend is a real treat. 
• Revelation 21:1-5 means so much to me today.
• One thing I have learned about dealing with cancer, While there are a lot of things that cry out to be urgent, but there are really very few things that are important - I choose the important!
• I wonder if young couples really comprehend the vows of for better or worse, in sickness and health.
• Some phone calls really make your load lighter, Thank you Mrs. Eubanks!
• Hey, I think we have survived the Florida winter!
• Images of the soldiers guarding the tomb of the unknowns in the snow storm are powerful.
• There is something comforting about a large WAWA hot chocolate!
• My daughter turned 23 last week, say it ain't so!
• Something to Chew on; Remember George; no man is a failure who has friends ~ Clarence from "It's a wonderful life."