Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Chrisitan Church this morning.
• The message focused on the authority of God's word.
• It is comforting to know we have a book that is not defined by human reasoning, but by the power of the Holy Spirit.
• Tony was right, we do not get what we deserve, Thank you, Jesus!
• I am thankful for the App "YouVersion", this is a great tool for study and devotional reading.
• I spent part of the week at the Spire Conference in Orlando. 
• Inspiring, challenging and encouraging, all three words described last week's conference.
• Connected with several alumni who are involved in a variety of church planting ventures. It was so good to hear their stories!
• I do not say this enough, but the student workers who work in my department at JUFL are top-notch. Thank you, Kiara and Kayla. I so appreciate both of you!
• Speaking of appreciation, this month is clergy appreciation month, I hope you will have the opportunity to show some appreciation to your minister.
• When my kids visit, I am reminded of the blessing of family! I am blessed because all my children live less than 2 hours away from me.
• What did we do before Crock Pots? 
• Tonight is the 475th Sunday Night Reflection.  
• Something to Chew on; If you want to change the world, go home and love your family. ~ Mother Teresa

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Jim preached one of the finest messages on Christian Apologetics I have heard in a long time.
• There is a reason for our faith!
• Faith or Chance, there really is not a choice! One gives you endless hope, while the other leads to a hopeless end. 
• I enjoy our small group, a great fellowship, a caring community, and the desserts are not bad either!
• This week we discussed snakes, loincloths and other items that cause us to fear in this life.
• One item we discussed Friday was how a healthy fear of the Lord will give us the courage to overcome the world’s fears and help us to do all that God calls us to do.
• A faithful servant is retiring from his ministry this week. Lee, you have done a wonderful job leading God's people in Sarasota. Looking forward to hearing about the next chapter in your life. Thank you for your faithfulness.
• Today I was reminded once again how much I hate cancer. Looking forward to "The Day" when cancer and all other diseases will be banished forever!
• Watching the fireworks at Disney never gets old.
• There are only 86 days left in 2019, are you making every day count?
• Good News, the Dolphins did not lose today! They had a bye, but they did not lose! 
• Something to Chew on;  True prayer is neither a mere mental exercise nor a vocal performance. It is far deeper than that - it is a spiritual transaction with the Creator of Heaven and Earth. ~ Charles Spurgeon

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• The message focused on stewardship, looking at the idea of giving creatively.
• So good to see the student ministry taking the lead in serving today. 
• Key thought from the message; Giving is not based on one's resources but on the willing heart.
• Said goodbye to our young alumni coordinator this week, Amber is going to work at Stadia. I am so appreciative of all Amber has done to support the Advancement department of JUFL - She will be missed. 
• I am really enjoying teaching on Wednesday evenings. I must confess, I miss preaching and teaching in the local church. There is no greater joy than studying God's word and then passing along to others!
• We are less than 90 days from being able to buy White Chocolate Oreos.
• What happened to September?
• Something to Chew on; You cannot always wait for the perfect time. Sometimes you must dare to jump. ~ Unknown

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• A wonderful time of worship and teaching.
• What are you investing in today?
• Will it have eternal significance?
• We sang my favorite hymn this morning, Holy, Holy, Holy
• I hope that is one of the first songs we sing our first day in Heaven.
• I really enjoy teaching on Wednesday evenings, I have preached serval messages from the life of Abraham, this set of in-depth lessons have given me a better appreciation of this friend of God.
• I am not sure if I can handle many more Saturday nights like last night. 
• If at all possible, I would like to relax in the fourth quarter! Please!
• Is there any more dangerous position in college football than quarterback?
• Just read this week's college rankings, when will UCF receive some love?
• Bought my first Christmas gift this week for someone. I am such an overachiever!
• Something to Chew on; God cannot give us happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there. There is no such thing. ~ C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity 

 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at First Christian Church of Cocoa Beach this morning.
• The message focused on developing a real faith 
• Key thought; Faith is more than believing in God, Faith always moves one to act on that belief. 
• Even though the church at Cocoa Beach is small, their fellowship was so genuine.
• Seeing the many of the businesses and homes that remained "boarded up" in Cocoa Beach reminded me how fortunate we were to dodge a massive storm.
• I was also reminded of how catastrophic was the storm to the Bahamian people.
• If you are looking for an inspiring, family-friendly movie to see, you should go see "Overcomer", you will be moved.
• You know you are seeing a good movie when you hear audience participation in the theater. 
• Pro football kicked off this weekend. My apologies to Simon and Garfunkle, but where have you gone Mr.  Shula, Mr. Marino, and Mr. Csonka.
• When the TV announcer says the Fins are the worst team in football, you know it is going to be a long season. 
• This weekend would have been my mom and dad's 62nd wedding anniversary, really wish my dad was alive to celebrate with my mom. They had a WONDERFUL marriage!
• Attended the MercyMe concert at Epcot last week, to hear the SRO crowd sing Amazing Grace at the end of the concert was very moving.
• How can I have a favorite worship song when new music is written every week, "Grace like a Wave" is another good worship song, you can listen to it here.
• Something to Chew on; I have put before you an open door which no one can shut. ~ Jesus, Revelation 3:8

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning. 
• Message from Luke 12 regarding the importance of stewardship.
• Key thought from the message, money is not evil, nor good, but how it is used determines it's value.
• I want to be a faithful steward of what God has given me.
• I am enjoying teaching on Wednesday nights at Kissimmee C.C.
• We have spent three weeks studying Genesis 12 and 13. So much material to cover.
• Looks like the Hurricane will remind us once again we really do not have control much in this life.
• Prayer request; please pray for the students of JUFL. They have had only 1 week of classes under their belt and now the Hurricane has canceled classes this week. Pray for the freshmen that they will not lose heart and they will return after the storm is over.
• Second prayer request, pray the campus will have minimal damage from the storm.
• As the hurricane slows down, we must be careful not to let complacency set in.
• Oreos are the perfect snack cookie, but when it comes to Hurricane snacks, Oreos must be "Double Suff"
• A couple of football games have surprised me this past weekend. I guess that is why you have to PLAY the game! You simply cannot "mail it in."
• Today is Sept. 1, in four months it will be 2020. Hard to image Y2K was 20 years ago!
• Something to Chew on; You answer us with awesome and righteous deeds, God and Savior, the hope of all the ends of the earth. You stiled the roaring seas and the roaring of the waves. ~ David, The Shepherd King from Psalm 65 

Sunday Nnight Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at First Christian Church of Arcadia this morning. 
• The message focused on my favorite topic; Grace.
• Key thought #1 today, we live in a world that no longer desires truth, but so desperately needs grace!
• Key thought #2, because of God's grace, we are compelled to live faithfully in an unfaithful world.
• I had lunch with some very good friends today, loved spending time with them.
• I loved the gifts they brought me, cookies, bread and a special gift, a drinking cup shaped like a football. Too Funny!
• The students are back! Let the teaching begin.
• Why does the freshmen class look so young this year?
• Has it really been 42 years since I was a freshman?
• Over the next couple of months, a couple of ministers in Florida are retiring from fruitful ministries. Well done men!
• College football is back, hey gators, how about closing down your opponent early in the 4th quarter, last night was too close for comfort.  
• To all my teacher friends, you really are making a difference!
• Churches that lift teachers up in prayer understand the influence a teacher has on our culture.
• Something to Chew on; My Grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. ~ God 2 Corinthians 12:9