Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at First Christian Church of Seminole today.
• Celebrating the church's Faith Promise weekend. Global Missions is a priority at FCC. 
• When global missions is the priority in a church you can sense it in the congregation's actions and spirit. 
• Show me a church committed to missions and I will show you a faithful church interested in extending God's kingdom.
• Reconnected with a man from my first ministry today. While traveling to represent the University, I never know who I may see. 
• I also connected with an alumna from the first graduating class of CFBC,  Good to see you, Lisa!
• Super Bowl Sunday is the last football game until August.
• Question; Do you remember when marching bands performed at the halftime of the Superbowl? 
• There was a time when I knew the words to the songs performed at halftime.
• Last week was an enjoyable time cruising with our Senior Saints. 
• Shopping in the markets in Mexico is an experience. 
• A shout out to Suzy for being my dog sitter this past week, you are the best!
• My dad passed away two years ago today. He loved my mom, his boys, and John Wayne! I am so thankful for his work ethic and wisdom. I know he is enjoying heaven today!
• Something to Chew on; Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you. ~ Shannon Adler

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped on the Brilliance of the Seas cruise ship this morning.
• Wonderful message by Dr. David Eubanks from the life of Joseph. 
• The message was inspiring and so timely! 
• Watching members of the cruise ship share communion with us this morning was special. I wonder how many times a year they have the opportunity to partake in communion. I am so thankful we were able to provide this service to them!
• I am thankful for the staff, faculty, and students of JUFl who served our senior saints early Saturday morning as we left for the cruise. You guys are the BEST!
• Observation #1, about our cruise, some people have tattoos in some unusual places and in the words of Forrest Gump, "That is all I going to say about that!"
• Observations #2, There is fierce competition in the Belly Flop contest!
• Something to Chew on; Christianity is not a set of teachings to learn, it is a person to follow. ~ H. and R. Blackaby Experiencing God Day by Day
• One last thought; Karaoke at 10:00 tonight, this could be fun!

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at First Christian Church of Babson Park this morning.
• Kicked off their Faith Promise Emphasis with a message from Ephesians 3:20.
• Key thoughts, There is a need for missions and a prerequisite for missions.
• Questions asked; The world cries for you, do you cry for the world? 
• If the heart is right, missions will become your passion.
• Remember, missions is not only across the ocean; sometimes it is across the street or in the office or at school and in the breakroom at work.
• With this week's message, I complete a 10 week stretch of preaching. While preaching has been both challenging and invigorating, I am looking forward to being back at my home church!
• From this week's devotional; We are not saved from our sins so we will simply qualify for heaven, God delivered us so we may have a relationship with Him. 
• Next week SNR may be a little late as I will be on the high seas with 149 senior citizens - I love my job.
• The number 1 activity I am looking forward to on our cruise - READING! I already have my book in the suitcase!
• Papa (me) and Savannah have a new adventure coming up in 2 weeks - I can't wait!
• How can January be half over?
• Sock rings are a lifesaver! If you are not aware of sock rings you can check out Amazon.
• I know I am late to the party, but I am enjoying my firestick.
• Hey Florida friends, Winter is coming this week, hang in there we will get through this together! 
• For my northern friends, the struggle is real.
• Something to Chew on; Big Assignments requires big character, God will give you a responsibility in proportion to the size of your character.  ~ Henry and Richard Blackaby  

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at Port St. Lucie Christian Church today on the topic of grace!
• Key thought #1, If we are are going to make a difference in this world today, we must dispense grace to a hurting world.
• Key thought #2, You cannot fake grace for when grace is absent from the body of Christ, the world will notice something is not right.
• Yesterday's Mosaic Roundtable was inspiring. 
• The worship and the teaching reminded us of the variety of gifts God has for his church. 
• Yes we did see a preview of heaven; every tribe, tongue, and nation. 
• The song "Goodness of God" runs through my mind a lot! You can hear it here.
• From this week's devotional; If the Son of God required a night of prayer in order to determine the Father's mind, how long might it take us in prayer to clearly determine God's will?
• Great visit with my boys today, great lunch and a great time playing trivia games.
• Google maps amaze me!
• White Chocolate Oreos found White Chocolate Oreos gone!
• My daughter turns 27 next Monday, where did the time go?
• Tomorrow evening I predict the Tigers will win the College Football National Championship, which Tigers, I am not sure!
• Something to Chew on; When we follow God's direction we will witness things happening in our lives that can only be explained by his powerful presence. ~ Experiencing God, Day by Day.

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at First Christian Church of Cocoa Beach this morning. 
• The message focused on walking a different way in 2020, from Ephesians 4:1-3
• Our walk is defined by our choices. 
• Because we wear the name Christian, our walk should be different from the way the world walks. 
• Do we CHOOSE to walk differently than the way the world walks?
• Today I took part in a prayer time for a man who has been blind since he was a year old, he has served a public school in Cocoa Beach for 25 years, what a wonderful example of serving in spite of one's limitations. I am humbled by his service.
• Unfortunately, I had to officiate a funeral this weekend, while I was honored to be asked I was reminded once again the devastation cancer brings to our lives.
• Tina fought a valiant fight with her battle with cancer, today she is victorious! 
• Cancer can take away a lot of things, but it can NEVER take away our standing with the Lord! 
• From this week's devotional; Jesus does not ask for our commitments, He asks for our love.
• I continue to be thankful for the people God brings into my life! 
• Is it my imagination, but did the Christian season go by so quickly this year?
• Found some white chocolate Oreos - all is right in the world once again!
• Only one college football game left. But it is going to be a good one!
• Teacher friends, rest tonight school starts back up this week. But hey, Spring Break will be here soon!
• Something to Chew on; Resolution number one; I will live for God. Resolution number 2, If no one else does, I still will. ~ Johnathan Edwards

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at Murdock Christian Church in Port Charlotte this morning.
• The topic for this morning's message was "An Uncommon Place"
• Key thought #1, Small items, when given to God have a big impact.
• Key thought #2, God transforms the common to make it uncommon.
• With my visit to MCC, I have now visited 168 different churches as Director of Advancement for JUFL.
• Oh, the things I have seen! Maybe one day I will write a book about my experiences!
• MCC is a small church, under 100, but I had connections with 5 different families today from three of the churches I have served in the past. It really is a small world! 
• Extra special treat today; I was able to visit with my daughter on my way back home - Good Times!
• 2019 is almost over, a new year is upon us, new opportunities and new challenges, but through it all, God has everything under HIS control.
• I love Candlelight Christmas Eve worship services!
• There is something special about seeing an auditorium illuminated by candlelight as a reminder Jesus is the light of the world!
• College football season is over, now we can cut the cable cord!
• Speaking of College Football, it looks like it is going to be an all Tiger affair for the National Championship.
• My 2020 reading list contains 2 devotionals, two books of fiction and two books for personal growth.  I will be adding more soon, but this is a good start.
• Something to Chew on; When your dream is bigger than you are, you only have two choices: give up or get help. ~ John Maxwell 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing day...

• I finished up a series of messages at First Christian Church Cocoa Beach this morning.
• If one is going to have a RIGHT Christmas they must have the right response to Christmas.
• How do we respond to the knowledge that God is with us?
• The shepherds in Bethlehem had the right response; once they saw the Christ Child, they worshiped!
• I am looking forward to Christmas Eve worship! It is a wonderful way to respond to the news a savior is born!
• Reading Luke 22 today is a stark reminder the babe in Bethlehem was born to save us from our sins.
• Great time with my small group Friday evening, great dinner and great friends! 
• I read this interesting stat this week, 1 billion dollars in Christmas gift cards go unspent every year.
• What does it profit a man if he finds a perfect parking spot at the Mall yet loses his soul?
• Celebrated my 61st birthday this past week, at one time I thought 60 was old, now it is just a number!
• Saturdays are not the same without College Game Day!
• Ok teacher friends, the school year is half over, I hope you enjoy your break!
• The fins season is almost over, thankfully! I guess there is always next year!
• Something to Chew on; “Each day we are becoming a creature of splendid glory or one of unthinkable horror.” C.S. Lewis
• I have to be honest this quote pierced my heart!