Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day... 

• Preached at Ocala Christian Church this morning.
• This morning's message was titled; What Jesus would NOT do. Jesus would not avoid a dirty job.
• Key points for the message, there are two ways one can show the full extent of love to someone, Stoop down to serve and lift them up to introduce them to Jesus.
• I have visited Ocala Christian Church three times this year and each time I am impressed with their love for Jesus and their heart for worship.
• Today was a day of mixed emotions, first I heard of a friend who rejoiced with 3 baptisms at the church he serves this morning, yep the baptismal waters stirred once again, but I was also reminded COVID is still with us as I received news a dear family has lost a son and mother in the past 3 weeks. 
• Longing for Heaven today!
• I spent the week with several people from the Tennessee campus this week. Informative, inspiring, and at times tiring! But it was all good!
• Observation from a weekend of football; Watching the Gators and Dolphins was painful this weekend.
• We get a chance to experience Florida Fall this week, say it with me AHHHHHHHHH!
• I am looking forward to November when every day is Florida Fall!
• Senior discounts are great! 
• I wish google translate could translate Chihuahua! 
• Something to Chew on; Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. ~ Winston Churchill

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Jim preached a message focusing on the cure from fractured race relations in America.
• A very powerful message using the book of Acts as the example of how God desires us to have Racial harmony.
• Key Scriptures from today's message; Acts 6, Acts 8, Acts 10, and my personal favorite; Revelation 7.
• Oh for the day when Revelation 7:9-12 becomes a reality!
• We are studying the book "Twelve Ordinary Men" in our life group. It is amazing to see how the 12 disciples were able to step out in faith and change the world through the preaching of the gospel. 
• Speaking of Life Group, we were introduced to Extreme Ironing last Friday evening. You really need to google Extreme Ironing, it is amazing what people will do to entertain themselves!
• While I enjoy the modern worship songs, I have to admit the theology in many of our hymns is truly inspiring. Today we sang "The Church is One Foundation" an old hymn packed with Biblical truth.
• These late-night college football games are really disrupting my sleep patterns. 
• One of the casualties of a selfish society is bad driving habits. It is amazing how many people think they are the only ones on the road and they can do what they want when it comes to driving.
• I thought about dressing up like a politician for Halloween, but that would be TOO scary!
• Something to Chew on; Unless a man undertakes more than he can possibly do, he will never do all that he can. ~ Henry Drummond 

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Lance preached a message from Acts 1 on the topic of the Ascension of Christ. I do not recall ever hearing a message of Christ's Ascension. Lance did a wonderful job handling a topic we seldom hear from our pulpits! 
• I know it is only October 3rd, but I am already in a Christmas frame of mind!
• Saturday started out so well, then the Gators attempted to play a game. Ouch!
• Talking with my kids tonight, we are already discussing Thanksgiving plans, this year is passing by quickly. 
• If you have a close family, you are truly blessed!
• Many of the Johnson University Tennessee Advancement team will be vising the next few weeks, time to show them some Florida hospitality and our wonderful Fall weather!
• I used to be a "Night Owl" now I am lucky to make it to 10:30! The times, they are a-changin'. 
• Tonight's football game should be a good one as we watch the GOAT's old team play his new team - Something has to give!
• If you are not reading anything by Michael Hyatt, you are missing out on a great resource for living with a focused purpose.
• Something to Chew on; He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life. ~ Muhammed Ali 

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at First Christian Church of Frostproof this morning.
• The message focused on fulfilling the mission of Christ by Seeking and Saving the lost.
• The key point from the morning's message is fulfilling the mission of Christ does not take special talent, resources, or a special skill. It simply takes time to stop and care for people who have a need.
• Arrived early for my visit, when you are the first person to arrive at church it makes you wonder if you got the times right, fear not, everyone showed up about 15 minutes after I arrived.
• Today I had an eighty-year-old man ask me if it was too late to go to JUFL, I think he was pulling my leg, but I told him it is never too later. Can you imagine an eighty-year-old man living in the apartments with 19-year-old students at JUFL!
• I only have 3 more church visits on my calendar for 2021. I am looking forward to taking a break from the road.
• Speaking of travel, don't look now, September is in the rearview mirror and October is the next exit!
• in my opinion, Saturdays are better with College Football!
• We are 89 days away from Christmas which means we are 69 days away from White Chocolate Oreos, O' Happy Day!
• Something to Chew on; Fear is a reaction, Courage is a decision. ~ Anonymous 

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at Vero Christian Church this morning.
• Vero Christian Church is a wonderful friend to JUFL, there are many people who attend VCC who I count as friends as well! 
• I always enjoy my time with these fine people.
• Vero has 3 services, there is good and bad about preaching three times on Sunday; Good, you pretty much have your sermon down by the third hour, bad, your voice is shot by the third hour. My hat is off to guys who preaching multiple times every Sunday.
• Visited my mom's old house for the last time Saturday, Mom and Dad lived there for over 30 years, there are a lot of memories in that house. Mom is transitioning to a new place, a home for new memories!
• I took part in a funeral Friday and again I am so thankful for heaven. Yes, there will be a day!
• I was able to see many of the students who were part of my children's ministry when I served FCC Orlando at the funeral. Wow, they have all grown up!
• A Funeral on Friday, A Move on Saturday, and Preaching 3 times on Sunday. I am going to need some downtime this week.
• 35-0, might want to put a hold on those playoff tickets!
• The last 40 seconds of the UCF/Louisville game were amazing, and that is why you watch the game all the way to THE END!
• Something to Chew on; Don't be afraid of your fears. They are there to let you know that something is worth it. ~ C. JoyBell C.

Sunday Night Feflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• I preached at Ocala Christian Church this morning. The message was from Luke 19:1-10
• Key point #1 from the message, Jesus is aware of our name and our need.
• Key point #2 from the message, Zacchaeus' generosity was not a condition of his salvation, but the proof of a transformed life.
• The young man giving the communion mediation this morning truly pointed us to Jesus and His sacrifice.
• Ocala Christian Church has moved into their new building last week, so I was privileged to preach on their second Sunday in their new place. They have a great location and God has blessed them with a great facility to reach Marion County for Christ.
• I attended a great minister's meeting this past Thursday, so good to connect with so many long-time friends. 
• I am attending a funeral and assisting in another funeral this week. So thankful for Heaven.  
• The 9/11 remembrance this weekend has been very moving. 
• My daughter Bethany was home for the weekend - Good Times! 
• Disney's new ride at Epcot is pretty cool! Ratatouille Lives!
• It is getting dark before 8:00 again,  It will not be long before we will see 6:00 pm sunsets.
• This just in, the Miami Dolphins are in first place this evening. Buy your playoff tickets now!
• I am so happy there are people reminding me my car warranty is expiring! They must really care for me!
• Something to Chew on: The unique challenge of leadership is making today work for tomorrow, especially when today seems to threaten that there will not be a tomorrow. But the only way there will not be a tomorrow is if we give in to the fear today. ~ John Maxwell

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning. 
• Jim preached on the importance of the Lord's Supper
• Great message on why the Lord's Supper is so pivotal to our faith.
• The key thought to the message, the Lord Supper looks back as well as forward as a proclamation of our Lord's return.
• Our life group started a new study this week - "12 Ordinary Men", a study of the 12 disciples. I am looking forward to this new study.
• Congratulations to Ocala Christian Church as they moved into their new location today! God has honored their faithfulness.
• Here are some comforting words for today; Do not be anxious for anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. Philippians 4:6
• Jeremy's song "There will be a day" Has been very encouraging this week, you can hear the song here. 
• I know I am late to the show, but I have been connecting to some podcasts this last month that have been both entertaining and informative.
• Last Saturday's to-do list, Watch College Game Day (Check), Watch Football Games (Check) Sounds like a perfect Saturday to me!
• Something to Chew on; We are what we believe we are. ~ C.S. Lewis