Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Jim's challenge from the book of Colossians was spot on! 
• I wonder why people settle for a church with no vision and no growth. That is not the case at Kissimmee Christian Church.
• We witnessed two baptisms this morning, when you understand what is happening in the act of Baptism, you realize seeing a baptism never gets old.
• Tomorrow I get the honor of leading 186 friends of Johnson University on a 5-day cruise. Good Times. 
• Three words; Unlimited Ice Cream!
• I am looking forward to being away for a few days and yes, I am taking a John Grisham book!
• There are only a few more weeks of football left in the season, best enjoy it while we can.
• Something to Chew on; Learn to say "NO" to the good you can say "YES" to the best. ~ John Maxwell

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Jim's message focused on decision making in light of the Will of God.
• One must pass three tests to make a decision in light of God's will. Does it pass the Spiritual Test, the Stumbling Test, and the Supreme Test? 
• The baptismal waters were stirred once again, this never gets old!
• A dear friend passed away this week, So thankful for the gift of heaven.
• The students are back at JUFL and all is well. 
• I enjoy our Friday Night Life Group.
• The Fins did better than everyone expected, looking forward to next year.
• The Jags reminded us to never go to bed early, great win.
• However, you can go to bed early if you are watching Georgia and they are up by 58! 
• Something to Chew on; If you allow the status quo to persist, you can't expect to improve performance, and you can't expect to win. ~ Jocko Willink, Extreme Ownership

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Jim's message focused on reflection and recharging.
• It is evident to everyone listening that God has done some amazing things through Kissimmee Christian Church this past year.
• Jim's final illustration was compelling, we do not know when our life will end on this earth, so we must be ready.
• You can hear that illustration along with the entire message by following this link. 
• After what we witnessed on MNF last week, there are times all we can do is pray!
• I am picking UGA to win tomorrow evening.
• Our life group resumed last week. We are in a 4-week study titled, Jesus Lord of my Personality.
• Students return to JUFL tomorrow. Hey Seniors, you are almost done!
• Christmas decorations are all packed up, and the house feels a little empty tonight.
• And just like that White Chocolate Oreos are gone. WHY?
• The dolphins are in the playoffs, Finally!
• My first book to read in 2023, Extreme Ownership, I started reading yesterday!
• Something to Chew on; In order to convince and inspire others to follow and accomplish the mission, a leader must be a true believer in the mission. ~ Extreme Leadership page 76

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Jim's message focused on Luke 14 and the importance of priorities.
• Our priorities have eternal significance, so choose wisely.
• The illustration of last week's baptisms reminds us why it is important to set priorities. Very Powerful!
• Today begins my 14th year of blogging, that is a lot of reflecting!
• I can't believe I thought it was fun to have all-night lock-ins on New Year's Eve when I was a youth minister. Crazy Times!
• I did not stay up to welcome in the New Year, but I did stay up to watch the College Football Playoff.
• What a great game!  
• SEC, SEC, SEC
• The FINS are breaking our hearts, AGAIN!
• One more week, and then the students return to JUFL.
• I remember being a "Toys R Us Kid"
• Something to Chew on; Doing the right thing daily, compounds over time. ~ John Maxwell

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• After a six-week absence, it was great to worship with the Kissimmee family.
• I wrapped up my interim preaching at Citrus Ridge Church last night as I finished the series, "I am dreaming of a Right Christmas."
• Last night's message, "A Right Response."
• The key point, the right response to the birth of Christ is worship!
• Social media is a terrible place for theological debates.
• Remember, only a unified church can reach a broken world.
• I am afraid the Fins are headed for another December Swoon.
• The weather outside is truly FRIGHTFUL!
• Something to Chew on; The leader's focus it to encourage the many; mentor the few. ~ John Maxwell

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• I preached at Citrus Ridge Church this morning. I continued in my series, I'm Dreaming of a RIGHT Christmas.
• This week's message; "A Right Pace"
• The key point of today's message is; We are often too busy doing Christmas that we forget to celebrate Christmas.
• Remember the angel's message, They shall call Him Immanuel, God with us, and that my friend is worth celebrating.
• Preaching the message of Christmas is second only to preaching about the Ressurection of Jesus.
• I close out my preaching at Citrus Ridge next Saturday evening with a message titled; "A Right Response"
• Our first semester is in the books at JUFL. How can 17 weeks go by so fast?
• If there was ever a year I wanted the College Football season to be over, Last night's bowl game was proof enough that it was not a good season.
• So thankful for all the well wishes regarding my illness last week.
• You know you are a loyal Amazon customer when they send you a get-well card! 
• Something to Chew On; Galatians 4:4-5 in the words of the famous theologian, Linus, "That is what Christmas is all about Charlie Brown"

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• No preaching or church visit today, I have been sidelined by an Upper Respiratory Infection.
• I feel miserable.
• On top of the Upper Respiratory Junk, I have lost my voice. 
• As a result of the virus, I have lost my voice, and I can barely whisper, others may say that I a blessing, but it is limiting me from talking to Lori today. Not Good!
• I can text, but it is not the same.
• The only good thing about this junk is I can watch football today.
• Last night was our annual Night of Noel at JUFL. A Wonderful program and so good to reconnect with our friends. 
• So thankful for the many volunteers who helped pull off the event.
• This is finals week at JUFL, should be an exciting week. Said no student ever!
• I had forgotten how good Campbells' chicken noodle soup tastes.
• Here is an idea, put cold medicine in Oreos.
• Something to Chew on; Stay focused instead of getting offended or off track by others. ~ John Maxwell