Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning. 
• Jim's message focused on Moses and his crisis of belief.
• Key thought today, you cannot experiences the Promise Land unless you are willing to leave Egypt.
• Something to ponder from today's message; What are you doing that is "God Sized."
• Great worship set this morning, thank you, Tony and Team.
• Gas has dropped to $4.25 in Central Florida and we are HAPPY. Listen it is still $4.25, Yikes!
• Lori made it back home, but it was an adventure.
• Lily believes Lori is simply a houseguest who will leave shortly. I hate to break it to her, but Lori is here to stay.
• We traveled to Jacksonville this weekend. I believe people think the highway sign labeled I-95 is the Speed Limit sign.  #driveitlikeyoustoleit
• We are 18 days away from the first NFL preseason game. Are you ready for some football?
• Something to Chew on; Instead of focusing on circumstances you cannot change, focus strongly and powerfully on the circumstances that you can change. ~ Joy Page

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• I worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• The message text was Jeremiah 32:38 - 40 and focused on having a heart of Christ. 
• Jim asked us a penetrating question; What would happen if you were Jesus for a day! How would it impact your relationships, your work, your attitude, and how you deal with traffic!
• I am participating in a funeral of a good friend tomorrow. It is an honor to share in this man's memorial.
• I was reading a blog post this week, and the writer asked us to name two ministers who made a difference in our life. Can you name two ministers who made a difference in your life? I can; Fred and Wayne!
• I have a wonderful Life Group; we have shared some losses and some victories over the years and I am glad I am on the journey of faith with this group of believers. 
• To all my teacher friends; August 3rd is WAY too early for you to start another school year. Try to enjoy your last few days of summer.
• Lori returns on Thursday. I am hoping for no airplane delays!
• I look at my weekly calendar and see new software training for four of the next five days. Yikes
• Speaking of calendars; Wednesday has been designated as "Clean the house before the wife returns" day.
• I found out tonight I am going to be an uncle again! Good Stuff.
• Something to Chew on; When you view your world with an attitude of gratitude, you are training yourself to focus on the good in life. ~ Paul Meyer

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Jim did a great job focusing on the importance of interpreting scripture correctly as it relates to patriotism.
• It was inspiring to see a number of youth who returned home from a mission trip in the Dominican Republic. 
• Thank you Lance for your leadership in the vital work of student ministry.
• Once again I was humbled by the generosity of others as I met with a couple today who are establishing a scholarship for JUFL students.
• As of Friday, I have had six airline flights in less than sixty days. 
• I will be honest, I am ready to stay home for a while.
• I have one more trip to the airport this month... to pick up Lori from her trip to Michigan, O Happy Day!
• I spent last week in Tennessee at our Advancement Retreat, laying out the plans for the next 12 months.  New Challenges, New Opportunities. 
• It is July, which means only 5 more months until the White Chocolate Oreos return.
• Something to Chew on; If you focus your thoughts on what you do have and not what you don't have you will always be grateful. ~ Ernie Johnson Jr.

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• I preached at First Christian Church of Arcadia this morning, yep the covid bug caught up with their minister. 
• Sermon prep on Saturday evening is not fun.
• The drive to Arcadia was pleasant as I listened to a Rich Mullins CD for most of the trip. Yes, I did say CD.  Don't laugh at me!
• Great to have the kids home this weekend.
• How can this be the last weekend in June? The year is half over.
• Does anyone know how to fold a fitted sheet?
• I miss football so much that I watched the College National Championship rerun last night. Breaking news the Bulldogs won the game again!
• Something to Chew on; don't dwell on what went wrong. Instead, focus on what to do next. Spend your energies forward toward finding the answer. ~ Denis Waitley

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• I worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning. 
• Jim's message on Biblical manhood was spot on.
• I want to encourage you to reread Job 29 and seek to have the kind of influence Job had on his family and his community.
• It is time for men to return to their biblical mandate of leading their families and being men of character in the workplace!
• If we follow the mandate, the world will notice!
• We sang one of my favorite songs today, "The Goodness of God" I now have 25 top 10 worship songs!
• My job allows me to see generosity in action, often in unexpected ways.
• It is not the bank account, it is the faith account that makes the difference.
• There is nothing better than having my children visit, good times!
• When $50 of gas does not register 3/4 of a tank of gas you have to ask yourself, "Is this trip essential?" 
• Represented JUFL to a church in Lakeland Thursday evening. How can it take 2 hours to travel 50 miles? I-4 is becoming a giant parking lot.
• Once again I was energized by practicing the gift of pastoral care this past week.
• Lori will be home in 600 hours!
• Something to Chew on; Focus on doing the right things instead of a bunch of things. ~ Mike Krieger

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Pathways Christian Church this morning in Port Richey.
• The message focused on God's providential plan in our lives
• Key thought #1; Giving our lives to God is the supreme act of faith and trust.
• Key thought #2; It is in surrender we find our joy in being a part of God's unfolding plan. 
• Last week's life group's lesson focused on seeking God and his glory in spite of difficult circumstances. A lesson we could all use.
• Speaking of difficult circumstances, the price of gas is ridiculous.
• The new grandson is here! Time to Celebrate!
• Another Gresham book has grabbed my attention. 
• Phone calls are a poor substitute for face-to-face conversation.
• I begin training on some new software this week, Don't they realize you cannot teach an old dog new tricks! WOOF!
• Only 75 more days until the Collge Football Season.
• Oreo Blizzards make life so good.
• Something to Chew on; Smart people focus on the right things. ~ Jensen Huang

Sunday Night Reflecations

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at River Run Christian Church this morning.
• Arron had a great message from Matthew 16.
• River Run is going through a ministry change as the senior minister Dan is retiring and Arron is taking over the leadership responsibilities. More churches need to plan a ministry transition as their lead ministers face retirement.
• Our Life Group started a new study this week, Red Sea Rules. I am looking forward to seeing what God reveals to us through this study.
• It is good to be home this week. I spent the better part of the month of May traveling. I lived out of a suitcase for twenty of the last twenty-five days!
• Miss Savannah is going to church camp this week, it seemed like yesterday I was holding her in my arms and giving her back to her mother when I smelled a dirty diaper!
• We are still waiting for the Michigan grandbaby to be born!
• There are some movies you have to see in the theater, Maverick is such a movie.
• JUFL is in silent mode this month as so many are on vacation.
• Lily is missing Lori this week and so and I, just in case you are wondering Chihuahuas are NOT very good conversationalists! 
• Something to Chew on; My word of the year has been Focus, to see what focus looks like read the account of the Biblical Hero Caleb today found in Joshua 14. I hope this is said of me when I turn 85!