Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning. Jim preached a message on Overcoming Overwhelming Worry.
• A very practical message in light of all that is happening in our culture. 
• Key point #1, to today's message, we can take comfort knowing God is in control.
• Key point #2, the sin of worry can be overcome if we focus on seeking God's Kingdom!
• I know the worship songs are not for my benefit, but today's set was very inspiring. Thank you, Tony and Team!
• Our Life Group is getting together this Friday evening for the first time in ages. I am looking forward to being together again.
• Saturday was our family Christmas party in Jacksonville. It is always a wonderful time when our family gets together.
• Christmas Party Facts #1 Attendance included Mom, Bothers, Aunts and Uncles, Cousins, Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews, and a possible future Neice. 
• Christmas Party Facts #2 Food, Food, and more Food including Brisket and Chicken!
• I am blessed to be a part of a large family! I guess you could say we followed the command God gave to Noah, to go forth and multiply.
• I received an early birthday present this week, 4 boxes of White Fudge Oreos! What a Pleasant Surprise! 
• Even though I know what is going to happen in the movie "It is a Wonderful Life" I always smile at the end.
• Everyone needs a Clarence and a George Bailey in their life!
• And just like that, the College Football season is over! All we have left are the bowl games. 
• Now it is time to turn our attention to College Hoops and March Madness which is  3 1/2  months away. 
• Something to Chew on; When they say the courage of Peter and John and realized they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men has been with Jesus. ~ Acts 4:13

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at River Run Christian Church in Melbourne this morning.
• The message focused on the opportunities we have to share the life-changing message of Salvation through Jesus Christ.
• Key point #1, we must see people as Jesus saw people.
• Key point #2, When it came to relationships, Jesus never saw obstacles, only opportunities.
• It was great to see so many good friends at church today.
• Several of my friends have had serious medical procedures this past week, I am so thankful God created us with the skills and abilities to restore our bodies back to health. 
• There were multiple road trips this Thanksgiving Weekend a total of 727 miles in 4 days. Thankfully I am used to being a Road Warrior!
• It has been a very difficult College Football season for this fan, but Saturday could not have ended any better. Wins, Overtimes, and Upsets, what a great day of college football.
• There are only 2 weeks of instruction left in this semester at JUFL. I am assuming the library will be crowded and the cafe will be empty this week. Good Luck Students! Finals are just around the corner!
• A friend sent me a picture of the snow in Michigan this weekend - Winter in Florida is so delightful!
• My oldest son and his wife moved into their new home this week, so proud of their accomplishment. Helping them move reminded me, moving is a young man's game. 
• I am no longer a young man!
• The radio station I listen to the most began twenty-four hours, 7 days a week of Christmas music through December 25th on Friday. I wonder if we will hear the dogs singing Jingle Bells this year?
• My daughter brought me a big pot of chili this weekend! Thank you, Bethany, you are a wonderful cook. BTW, the chocolate fudge pie was great as well.
• Great visit with my middle child and his wife on Saturday. Their house is ready for Christmas!
• You have got to visit Buc-ee's.
• Something to Chew on; If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try. ~ Seth Godin

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• I attended worship at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning. Jim's message focused on the subject of Unity.
• Great message focusing on the importance of unity as it relates to a healthy church.
• His explanation on the Spiritual Gifts was spot on! Thank you Jim for preaching the whole counsel of God.
• I know worship is not about me, but today's worship set was very moving; Thank you, Tony!
• This morning I had the opportunity to teach an Adult Bible School Class. It has been a while since I taught a class. The lesson focused on Revelation 19 and the Marriage Feast of the Lamb. 
• One of the key points of the text, In Genesis 2, God ordained the first marriage and in Revelation, God orchestrated the last marriage.
• As a discussion starter, I asked the class to tell about memorable wedding ceremonies they had attended. Time does not allow me to share, but we heard about a bride with a black eye,  an Elvis impersonator singing, and ministers knocking over candelabras. Needless to say, weddings can be memorable. 
• Well, if you told me my team would be coach-less by Thanksgiving, I would have never believed it. Looks like we are looking for a fresh start.
• When your adult children buy your lunch when they visit, you realize they are not kids any longer!
• Twenty-three students returned from ICOM today, looking forward to hearing their stories. Praying some of the students are called to mission work.
• I am at the age where Black Friday is no longer appealing! Contentment is a blessing!
• Something to Chew; Whatever course you decide upon there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to the end requires... COURAGE. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning. 
• Jim preached a message on God's gift to us - GRACE!
• Jim did a great job explaining the concepts of Grace and Works from the epistles of Ephesians and James. Well Done!
• Our Life Group is studying the life of the 12 disciples. It is fascinating to learn how this group of ordinary men turned the world upside down.
• While we are very familiar with the big 3 (Peter, James, and John) it is interesting to learn how the rest of the 12 took the gospel to the ends of the earth.
• Celebrated Savannah's birthday Saturday. I cannot believe she is 9 years old. Time is flying by!
• Attended a church picnic this weekend, it was so good to connect with so many good friends. I am truly blessed by the many people I call friends!
• Friends in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana shared pics with me today of the snow falling. And so it begins! Stay warm my friends.
• Speaking of cold tonight's low is 51, this is getting very close to my threshold of buying hot chocolate in the morning. 
• We have two van loads of college students attending the International Conference on Mission this week. Please pray for their safety as they travel to and from Richmond VA, and pray many of them will answer the call to consider mission work as a calling and a vocation. 
• In the small world department; I discovered a recent graduate from JUFL is serving with people I served in youth ministry with 37 years ago. 
• Sundown at 6:00 pm is not working for me!
• Thanksgiving break is almost here. Hey, teacher friends stay strong! 
• I am still puzzled by the ending of the latest Bond film.
• Something to Chew on; Courage is knowing what not to fear. ~ Plato

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Vero Christian Church this morning. Steve kicked off a new series from the book of Jonah. Great message as Steve gave us something to think about regarding Jonah's stay in the belly of the fish.
• I always appreciate a good scriptural based message. Steve always delivers!
• Following my trip to Vero, I met my kids for lunch at Texas Roadhouse as we celebrated my oldest son's birthday. Another casualty of COVID - No peanuts prior to lunch!
• I took a quick trip to Orange Park Friday to visit my mom. It seems like every visit to Jax/Orange Park takes longer than the trip before. Traffic seems to grow worse EVERY trip!
• Last week I said it was time to wait until next year for the College Football season, however, yesterday was embarrassing. You are a 20 point favorite and you lose by 30! Ouch!
• However, here is a bright spot in College Football, this young man has character and understands the value and meaning of tradition.
• Only one more road trip for 2021 representing JUFL. I am ready to take a break from looking through a windshield on Sundays!
• Disney's new fireworks display at the Magic Kingdom is pretty amazing.
• White Fudge Oreos have been located, purchased, and placed in the freezer! Good Times.
• Something to Chew on; The only man who never makes a mistake is the man who never does anything. ~ Theodore Roosevelt. 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Attended Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Jim's message focused on understanding the Will of God. 
• Knowing God's will for our life is key to understanding His mission for each one of us.
• We had a great time at our alumni gathering this past weekend at JUFL Ben did a wonderful job bringing the messages and Rory and his team led us in worship, Thanks guys you did a great job!
• It was good to connect with Jake as well. Thank you Jake for coming back to JUFL and reconnecting with fellow alumni.
• This is an early edition for SNR, I am going to Disney World today!
• Yep, it is time to pick up a Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Sandwich!
• November is here and that means some vacation time is right around the corner.
• Good News, we gain an hour this Saturday night. Bad News, it will be dark at 6:00 in the evening.
• As for College Football, I guess it is time to say, "There is always next year."
• Something to Chew on; Without fear, there can be no courage. ~ Christopher Paolini

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at New Beginnings Christian Church in Tampa this morning as I was representing JUFL at their annual Faith Promise weekend. 
• Challenging message from their senior minister from 1 Peter 4. 
• The church's commitment to reach the lost is very evident as they are reaching out to people with special needs as well as people far from God.
• Key thought, Heaven is a prepared place for a prepared people, Hell is a prepared place for unprepared people.
• Met several Johnson University alumni today, so good to reconnect with our alums.
• I celebrated mom's birthday yesterday in Orange Park, it is always a good time when my brothers and I get together.
• Reading through the book of Isaiah this week I came across this scriptural truth. 
• Big game this weekend ahead, let's just hope the Gators do not embarrass themselves.
• Seriously, Who knew we would experience a shaving cream shortage. 
• All I can say is if there is a shortage of White Chocolate Oreos this Christmas someone is going to be in trouble!
• October is almost over, Did we not just celebrate Groundhog day last month?
• Something to Chew on; Don't live the same year 75 times and call it a life. ~ Robin Sharma