Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Chrisitan Church today.
• Jim wrapped up his series titled Unveiled focusing on 2 Corinthians 3. A good series of messages for the world we live in today.
• Love watching our college students lead worship.
• Three weeks worth of assignments completed in my online course and I am learning so much, I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks.
• Once again I witnessed incredible generosity this week.
• Eight years ago this month, I walked away from the located ministry, there have been a lot of changes in my life these last 8 years. Some changes have been good, others have been painful, but through it all, God has walked beside me!
• I had an opportunity to see Hamilton last night, the play was the most unique play I have ever seen!
• I am watching the Super Bowl on a cruise ship next Sunday!
• So thankful I have someone in my life who challenges me, encourages me, listens to me and reminds me what is really important in this life. Thank you Suzy, you are the best!
• I wish I had a good Chili recipe, tonight is the night for some good chili. 
• Something to Chew on; Serving is not a strategy. It is not another church program. It is our identity as followers of Jesus. ~ David Uth

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Great message on characteristics of a Spirit-Filled Life. Jim, you were spot on today.
• There really is a difference between being spirited and being Spirit Filled! 
•  Do you know the difference?
• The longer I live, the more thankful I am God is in control.
• When a person stops wrestling with God and allows Him to be in control of one's life there is both joy and peace.  
• Today my daughter turns 26, how can my youngest child be 26? Listen, DON'T BLINK!
• Looking forward to tonight's celebration, All the kids will be here!
• Who knew there were so many senior citizen discounts!
• Wind Chills tomorrow expected between 31 and 34, I thought we were going to escape Winter!
• Playoffs, Who you got? I leaning toward the Chiefs and the Saints.
• I miss college game day!
• Experienced a new type of dining for me last night, different but fun! Good food and really good company.  
• I am on the hunt for some girl scout cookies, looking for thin mints! 
• Something to Chew on; You need God's guidance in everything you do. One of the hardest things in life is knowing which bridge to cross and which bridge to burn. ~ Anonymous 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at First Christian Church Arcadia this morning on the subject of the Authority of God's Word.
• Ignoring Scriptures is much like ignoring one's GPS, Ignoring your GPS will get you physically lost, ignore scripture and you will find yourself spiritually lost.
• I do not know who said it but I believe it is true - The Bible will keep you away from sin, however, sin will keep you away from your Bible.
• Dave and Amy are doing a wonderful job in this small community.
• Honestly, I tried to make the last box of White Chocolate Oreos last until February. It is going to be a long time until next December!
• Finished up my first book of 2019, "Not Your Parents Offering Plate, a New Vision for Financial Stewardship" Every church leader should read this book if they want to understand people's attitudes, motives, and priorities toward giving today.  
• An afternoon at Disney is always made better when you spend it with special people. That is what made Saturday a great day!
• Something to Chew on; The Holy Scriptures are our letters from home. ~ St. Augustine

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Real Life SODO today.
• Had an opportunity to see my nephew lead worship, Great job Kyle!
• So good to see some old friends at the church today, really enjoyed our brief visit.
• Every church visit I make reminds me of the diversity of our worship and our churches methods of reaching people for Christ. 
• Healthy churches understand each week eternity is in the balance.
• Now that the holidays are over, here comes the local traffic once again!
• Here is the # 1 item that will ensure one keeps their New Year's resolutions/goal - Choices 
• Who you got tomorrow night? Tide or Tigers?
• Students return to classes tomorrow at JUFL - Seniors this is it!
• Loving senior citizen discounts.
• Something to Chew on; In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning, Adam Parks brought a fantastic message on the "Great Crowd of Witnesses" from Hebrews 11 & 12
• Thank you, Mackenzie, for sharing your song this morning, possibly one of the most moving times of worship I have experienced in a long time. 
• Wonderful time spending Christmas with my 3 kids, mom and Suzy. More memories to treasure.
• Candlelight Christmas Eve worship is the highlight of the Christmas season.
• What did we do at Christmas time before Amazon Prime shipping?
• Does anyone remember the Sears Christmas Wishbook?
• Red Velvet Cake has to be my favorite Christmas dessert. 
• Well just like the college football season, White Chocolate Oreos are gone!
• I have one box of White Chocolate Oreos left, I am going to try to make them last until February!
• Speaking of College Football, I must admit yesterday was very satisfying. Can't wait until next year.
• During my two week hiatus from SNR, I had a birthday, please remind me 60 is the new 40! 
• Bring on Senior Citizen's Discounts!
• This time of the year really calls for us to be more reflective.
• The second semester begins in a week, how can we be 19 weeks away from graduation? 
• 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...

• Worshiped at First Baptist Church of Orlando this morning. 
• Great Christmas message from Genesis 2. 
• One thought from today's message; in all of creation, God spoke items into existence, but when it came to man, He formed him, breathed life into him and placed him in a Garden. We are created to have a unique relationship with our creator.
• So appreciated the worship this morning.
• 41's funeral reminded me there was a time when manners and decorum mattered in public debate.
• JUFL presented Night of Noel this weekend, wonderful way to kick off the Christmas Season.
• Always humbled by people's generosity.
• Dinner with wonderful friends Friday, always good to reconnect!
• This week is Finals week; where did the Fall semester go?
• Watching my northern friends dig out of the weekend snow reminds me how fortunate we are that Florida Winters are so pleasant.
• Only 15 shopping days left.
• Only 21 days until White Chocolate Oreos disappear for another year. 
• Something to Chew on; Christmas is the time when the Son of God became a man, so that men may become sons of God. ~ C.S. Lewis

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• The message came for the small Old Testament book of Haggai. 
• Key thought from the message; The true measure of a gift is what you had to give up in order to give it ~ Mark Batterson
• Watched a church do something pretty incredible this week. When I say it was incredible, it caused me to wonder why is it not normal for the church today? After all, we are commanded by God's word to do what He asks!   
• When we take God at His word we begin to see our lives transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit.
• Saturday was our annual family Christmas party in Jacksonville, there were 44 of us in attendance. So blessed to be a part of a large family.
• And just like that, the college football season is over. Well, at least there are a few bowl games to feast on!
• It will not be long, we will be filling out our brackets for March Madness!
• All I want for Christmas is a good parking space at the mall.
• It is hard to get in the Christmas spirit when the temps are in the 80's in December. 
• Something to Chew on; Those who are the happiest are those who do the most for others. ~ Booker T. Washington