Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at South Daytona Christian Church this morning.
• This morning's topic; Answering the Call!
• In Luke 19, Zacchaeus was willing to climb a tree to see Jesus, what are you willing to do to see Jesus today?
• I loved the idea SDCC is using to connect with guests and members via text, this is something we should all be doing!
• Some good friends of mine told me their son in law was baptized this weekend - love it when the baptismal waters stir!
• Question is the 70 mph simply a suggestion on I-4? Crazy drivers - Yikes!
• 26 weekends down, 26 weekends to go, yes the year is half over, how are we doing on the New Year's Resolutions.
• Tomorrow a third group of people will visit the campus of JUFL for the Event, this has been a busy summer on our campus.
• I miss little things that I have taken for granted such as the sound of Kathy's hair dryer in the morning.
• After a week of 90+ temperatures, I have decided we need a lazy river on our campus!
• Something to Chew on; Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you look back and realize they were the big things.

Sunday Night Reflections

Monday Morning Edition

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at FCC Kissimmee today. Challenge message about living in the spiritual world. It does make a difference how we live.
• We cannot live just in the physical dimension, for it has pain, heartache and frustration, there is something more to this life. 
• Jim's message regarding the two options when we die was very sobering. What will you hear; well done or depart from me?
• Yes we can land a man on the moon, but we cannot keep our internet up and going through a thunderstorm.
• Attended a funeral of a dear saint this past Saturday, faithfulness is a wonderful virtue.
• Cleveland? Did not see that happening.
• I am a better man because of my father.
• Randy Alcorn's book on Heaven is very challenging.
• My kids did a wonderful job celebrating Father's days.
• I did miss not opening a card from Kathy, she always wrote wonderful messages in the card. 
• One day at a time.
• My Savannah is always up to something. I see the signs that say "If I knew Grandchildren were so much fun, I would have had them first" is not true, Savanna wears me out! Fun Times! 
• Why is it in a disposable society I having such a difficult time getting rid of an old sofa?
• In my opinion, Klondike ice cream bars are the best.
• Something to Chew on; You already have heaven's attention, but the question is does heaven have yours? ~ Steven Furtick

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing day.

• Two opportunities to worship this weekend; first attended worship at Journey Christian is Apopka. Great message on  a very difficult topic; the Wrath of God. Second opportunity was at Union Park Christian Church, Orlando, another great message on the the need to develop godly men. 
• Two churches, two worship styles, two types of buildings, one God glorified!
• Saw the baptismal waters stir once again,
• This was a very emotional week for me. Kathy's birthday was Thursday, oh how I miss her.
• Said good bye to an aging minister this week, he donated his library to the university and to young preachers, he and his wife will be missed in Florida.
• Ministry transitions can be tough, several friends are closing out or beginning new ministries this week, praying for their transitions!
• Attended the funeral of veteran today, there is no more haunting tune than TAPS!
• When the America flag was presented to the family the former solder said this flag is given from a grateful nation, I hope we are all grateful for the sacrifices of our military.
• Today's events once again is a reminder how fragile is life on earth.
• These verses comforts me more and more.
• Are the basketball playoff still going on?
• #1 lesson one learns from attending a men's prayer breakfast; men love bacon, I think they believe bacon is a food group all by itself.
• We are only 18 days until July, that means 2016 is almost half over BTW what happen to Y2K.
• It is that time of the year again, high humidity + cold A/C in the car leads to foggy eyeglasses when get out of your car.
• Something to Chew on; He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress; My God in Him I will trust. ~ Psalm 91:1-2

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at the Christian Church of Moore Haven today.
• Small crowd but what a great spirit in the church. 
• All Hymns all the time, no screen, no mics, no bulletin, just old time religion!
• Preached on the authority of God's word, the message really "hits home" with people as they see all other "authority"  crumbling all around them. 
• Found out some good friends are moving to Florida - this is great.
• Another friend of mine is leaving the sunshine state and headed to the "Show Me" state. It is amazing to me how God has taken his brokenness and given him a new song. Keep preaching Mike!
• My friend Dave always gives good advice! 
• On the way to Moore Haven I heard the song "I can only imagine" by Mercy Me. Made me wonder what was the first thing Kathy did in heaven - yeah you guessed it I got a little misty eyed.
• It has been 31 days and it still hurts!
• First real storm of the season is coming this week, get your umbrella ready it is going to get wet!
• Spent the day at Disney yesterday, I am amazed at how this corporation continues to give people more than they expected. - Really, Snow in the Frozen Theater, Unbelievable!
• I find this book very interesting at this season of my life.
• Here is a verse that will get you excited our future.
• I have saved every sympathy card our family has received - they are such a comfort!
• Did anyone see any LOVE BUGS last month - BTW only Floridians will know about Love bugs! Maybe we have finally eradicated the pesky insects.
• Something to Chew on; We do not remember our days, we remember moments ~ Cesare Pavese 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at FCC Kissimmee again today, challenging message from James, the  student minister. 
• He reminded me why I stayed in youth ministry for 17 years!
• We must raise up a new generation of men and women for Christ - Eternity is in the balance!
• Watching teens serve in worship makes me smile.
• Kind words are a refreshment to my soul.
• Sometimes I just tear up!
• Yes, you can be in a room full of people and still feel all alone.
• Attended a funeral of a dear preacher Saturday. Faithful to the end - well done!
• Connected with several alums while at the funeral, so good to see so many using their talents for the Lord, may the zeal never cease!
• Another church in Florida closed this week, the harvest is plentiful, we need more harvesters!
• I think about Heaven a lot lately.
• Klondike Bars are the ultimate comfort food.
• I read this week that Cato from the old Pink Panther movies passed away - I always laughed when Cato and Inspector Clouseau would "train" in martial arts. Kathy did not understand the humor, but I thought it was funny.
• Here is a great Psalm of David 
• Something to Chew on; All such institutions have one thing in common; the need for bold, visionary leaders at all levels who can discern a different and better future for the organization, no matter its size, and can map a realistic path to attaining that future. ~ Robert Gates, A Passion for Leadership

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at FCC Kissimmee today, one of the most inspiring worship services I have attended in a long time.
• Jim continued his series from the 23rd Psalm, so glad the Lord is my shepherd.
• Some worship songs leave me speechless. 
• A very moving time during the invitation this morning.
• As busy as I try to make myself, it really is difficult to get back into the swing of things.
• So thankful for the many calls, texts and msgs.
• Oh for one more day!
• Trying to live out this verse  this week.
• I am still reading the sympathy cards - friends are such an encouragement.
• Question of the day; Why does a 2 minute horse race need over 2 hours of pre-race coverage?
• Don't look now the month of May is almost over!
• JUFL campus is extremely quiet - missing our students.
• Only 103 days til the first weekend of college football.
• Something to Chew on; My favorite things in life do not cost any money. It is clear that the most precious resource we all have is time. ~ Steve Jobs

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Week...
Let me just say, while it was a difficult week there were some things that happened which reminded me God is a compassionate father to the brokenhearted.

• Worshiped today at Fist Christian Church of Kissimmee, today's message focused on the 23rd Psalm - "He restores my soul"
• True restoration can only happen when one has a relationship with Christ.
• Watched the baptismal waters stir once again - I tell you that never gets old!
• Also had an opportunity to visit Journey Christian in Apopka today as well, So good to see what God is doing through their children's ministry of JCC. Oh, BTW baptismal waters stirred there as well!
• Kathy's Celebration of Life service reminded me once again, the value of being a part of ministry for 30 plus years. 
• So touched by the comments and visits from so many people Tuesday.
• Amazed the distance some people traveled to celebrate Kathy's life. Thank you Bill, Kathy, Phil & Dorothy, Ministers from around the state, and so many more, I appreciate all of you!
• I miss her dearly.
• I do not like the new normal.
• God has opened a new opportunity for a friend of mine, God has brought beauty out of the ashes for him and his family.
• Commencement was a week ago; oh the places these new alums will go, may the zeal never cease!
• This is my 300th Sunday Night Reflection, it looks like I have been reflecting for a while. My first SNR was Feb. 7, 2010
• So glad Kathy does not have to deal with the upcoming presidential election; have we gone nuts????? In the words of Mr. Gump, "That is all I have to say about that!"
• This song has a special meaning to me now.
• Good Friends - you can't have enough of them.
• Something to Chew on; Take advantage of every moment, life is short ~ Alan