Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Early edition today as I will be traveling to New Life CC in Wildwood for a concert by the JUFL Choir and Choral Society.
• We worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Jim preached the message "Engaged" dealing with what happens after the resurrection of Jesus.
• We are all responsible for engaging our culture through evangelism once we have been raised to a new life following our baptism.
• Dinner with some good friends yesterday. I always feel blessed when I am with them!
• This week I discovered 7 students from JUFL have received the Kathy Tison Music scholarship over the last 6 1/2 years.
• Her scholarship has made a difference in our student's education.
• I am so thankful to be able to witness people's generosity.
• Our Life Group shared favorite verses from the Bible last week. It was great to hear the various verses and what made them special to our members.
• Summer is just around the corner.
• I just discovered you can purchase a Blizzard at DQ for eighty-five cents if you use the DQ APP.  That changes everything!
• Something to Chew on; Bad leaders care about who is right. Good leaders care about what is right. ~ Simon Sinek

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Great day as we witnessed the baptismal waters stir once again! This never gets old.
• After spending 5 Sundays on the road traveling for JUFL, it was good to be back "home."
• Jim did an excellent job bringing Hebrews 12 alive this morning.
• Key point #1, When you realize a great crowd of witnesses is cheering us on, it makes a difference in how you live.
• Key point #2, All of us need to let go of the stuff/sins that entangle us.
• Key point #3, We have an awesome coach helping us run the race.
• A special treat this weekend, watching Savannah compete in the state science competition, so proud of what she has accomplished. 
• Congratulations to UCONN and their one shining moment! 
• Our condo association just completed refurbishing the community pool, it is going to be a wonderful summer.
• I take great comfort in discovering the word traffic is not found anywhere in scripture when the apostle John describes heaven.
• Something to Chew on; Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here he has risen, Luke 24:5-6 Are there any more powerful, transforming, comforting, celebratory, victorious words in all of scripture?

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We worshiped at Citrus Ridge Church this morning.
• So good to reconnect with good friends. The church family at Citrus Ridge are some of the most genuine people I have met in my many travels around Florida.
• Today's message focused on the trials of our Lord experienced prior to His crucifixion. 
• This morning's key point is that the trials of Jesus remind us evil will do whatever it takes to push its agenda.
• I miss preaching during this time of year.
• After 5 straight Sundays representing JUFL in churches around Florida, I get to worship at Kissimmee next week, I am looking forward to being with my church family on Resurrection Sunday!
• I represented JUFL at a funeral of a former trustee of Florida Christian College Saturday. Aubrey served as a trustee at a critical time in the college's history. So thankful for his wisdom and leadership.
• Saturday night's buzzer-beater was one for the ages!
• Who do you have for the "One Shining Moment"?
• We are less than 5 weeks away from the end of another school year at JUFL. Hey students, remember to finish strong!
• Something to Chew on; Often in life, we forget what we should remember, and remember what we should forget. ~ Anonymous

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• I gave the congregation and Missions Team a University Update at First Christian Church Clearwater this morning.
• Unfortunately, my "Co-Pilot" could not join me this morning.
• Mike preached a great message from Revelation 3 on the importance of being totally committed to Christ and His church.
• Providing resources for scholarships as well as monthly support FCC Clearwater continues to be a great church.
• During the month of March, I visited 8 different churches; That is a lot of "Advancing!" 
• The first quarter of 2023 is almost complete, where does the time go?
• I am not sure, but I know it means we are getting closer to football season!
• Did anyone have the teams that are in the final four in your bracket? Seriously, that is why they call it madness.
• Lori and I celebrate our 1 year anniversary tomorrow, WOW!
• Something to Chew on; Every action you take is a vote for the person you wish to become.  ~ James Clear, Atomic Habits

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day... 

• I preached at the First Christian Church of Frostproof this morning.
• The message focused on the Uncommon Community of JUFL.
• It has been a long time, but I also taught Bible School this morning.
• The FCC Frostproof has a beautiful spirit and the church family was very encouraging.
• This past week, I celebrated my 12-year work anniversary at JUFL.
• Over the 12 years, I have preached or given university updates in 172 churches. Oh, the places I have gone! 
• This past weekend reminded us not to bet against the underdog! #bracketsbustedtoosoon
• We continue our Alumni Roundtable visits this week, so far we have visited Jacksonville and Tampa. Up next, Orlando (Monday) and Palm Bay (Tuesday).
• Book # 3 this year, Necessary Endings by Henry Cloud. 
• The premise of the book is; Too often we hang on to something no longer useful or helpful instead of bringing it to a close or an end.
• I have a friend who received devastating news this weekend, but I believe it will turn out to be a great victory for him.
• Something to Chew on; You cannot go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending. ~ C.S. Lewis

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We worshiped at Christ's Church of Marion County this morning.
• Ray did an excellent job preaching on the subject of "passing the baton" from 1 and 2 Timothy.
• His message should be preached in pulpits throughout Florida. 
• Pointed Question; is your church preparing the pass the baton to the next generation?
• Passing the baton is not an option, it is mandatory if our congregations are to survive.
• We had a great time sharing an update with the congregation. CCMC is a wonderful fellowship.
• Cancer has once again reminded us this is a fallen world filled with pain and suffering, but as Jeremy Camp sings, There will be a day!
• Prayers for Jeff and his family.
• This is my 650th Sunday Night Reflection. To be honest I never thought I would still be "Reflecting" after all this time.
• Just in case you are wondering, 650 posts come out to be 12.5 years.
• Are you looking for a good book to read? I suggest Atomic Habits.
• It is time to fill out the brackets. Who will have the one shining moment?
• I want my hour back!
• Another Florida winter is coming Tuesday and Wednesday, Yikes.
• Something to Chew on; Leadership is developed daily, not in a day. ~ John Maxwell

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We worshiped at Homeport Christian Church in St. Augustine this morning.
• Shared a University Update with the Homport Family. 
• VERY friendly congregation.
• Ben and Jordan are doing an excellent job connecting people to Christ.
• Ben's message on the subject of divorce was very good. He presented truth and showed grace! So good to see our alumni handling such a sensitive topic!
• We had a wonderful lunch with the missions team and some of their other mission partners.
• It is so good to see how different mission organizations are fulfilling the mission of reaching the lost for Christ.
• I am amazed when I visit a church by the number of connections I have with people through my work at JUFL. Today I met people from my home church, as well as met people who were familiar with my first ministry. #smallworldinministry. 
• We are less than 2 months from graduation. This school year is flying by!
• Vacation dates are on the calendar, it looks like we are going to be Michigan bound.
• Thankfully, I have a great tour guide.
• We are now one week away from "Bracket Time" 
• Something to Chew on; Don't buy into the notion that mistakes can somehow be avoided. They can't.  ~ John Maxwell