Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• I preached at Southside Christian Church in Fort Pierce this morning.
• The message focused on the fact God knows all, from Psalm 139. 
• Key thoughts, God knows Our Secrets, Our Scars, and Our Efforts.
• Wonderful time meeting several parents of JUFL alumni. Great connections!
• A side benefit of preaching this morning is my son Johnathan and his wife Megan worshiped with us today.
• I spent the week in Tennessee at our annual Advancement retreat.
• Great time focusing on plans for the upcoming school year.
• I also spent a little time in a walk-in clinic last week and I was introduced to a new friend; Mr. Artie Riteus! This new friend is making my life painful. #growingoldnotforsissies 
• Yesterday we were able to see Savannah perform Finding Nemo Jr in Melbourne. And the Oscar goes to... 
• She did a wonderful job, of course, Papa is biased!
• One more week to go and half the year is over, how are you doing with those New Year resolutions?
• Something to Chew on; Failure isn't fatal, but failure to change might be. ~ John Wooden

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Jim did an excellent job speaking on a very current subject in today's culture.
• Key Thought # 1 from the message; God does not desire to condemn anyone, ck. John 3:17.
• Key Thought #2, The scriptures are the ONLY guide to truth.
• Over the last few weeks, I have heard some excellent messages on some very difficult and challenging passages of scripture. 
• Biblical preaching makes strong Christians.
• We took a spontaneous trip to EPCOT today,  we saw the Commodores in concert. 
• A description of tonight's concert; 4 Songs and a Party atmosphere.
• BTW, summer has arrived in Central Florida. 
• Something to Chew on; Instead of letting the situation dictate our decisions, we must dictate the situation. ~ Jocko Willnik, Extreme Ownership 

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Jim concluded his series of messages titled "What is Right with the Church?"
• Our culture tries to deny the power and the work of the church, yet the church is God's tool for bringing people to the Lord.
• After spending a few weeks away from KCC it was good to worship with the church family today.
• We spent the last two weeks on the Knoxville campus helping our colleagues celebrate "Renew in the Smokies." 
• We had a wonderful time, but it is good to be back home.
• Welcome back Humidity! UGH! 
• Two of my good friends are dealing with health issues. So thankful they are getting the help they need to overcome their issues.
• My office is getting an Extreme Makeover, I can't wait to see the unveiling later this week.
• June! Is it just me or is 2023 flying by?
• Hey teachers, enjoy your summer, you deserve it!
• So thankful for Lily's dog sitter for the past two weeks, we (Lori, I, and LILY) are going to miss her. 
• Something to Chew on; The key is not to prioritize your schedule, but to schedule your priorities. ~ Stephen Covey

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day... 

• We worshiped at Alliance Bible Fellowship in Boone NC this morning. 
• Pastor Scott preached one of the most difficult passages in all of scripture, focusing on the upcoming judgment from Revelation 20:11-15.
• Key Point #1, There is coming a day of accountability.
• Key Point #2, It is time for the church to get serious about evangelism.
• We are spending two weeks in Knoxville for Johnson's annual senior event. 
• This weekend we are taking a much-needed rest as we traveled to Boone NC with Marvin and Debbie and are enjoying their hospitality.
• It is so cool to see deer walk across their front lawn!
• Unfortunately, We did not see any bears. 
• We drove past several Christmas tree farms this weekend. Just a reminder, Christmas is 210 days away.
• By the way, traffic is nonexistent!
• Something to Chew on; We live in a changing world, but we need to remember, the important things have not changed, and the important things will not change if we keep our priorities in proper order. ~ Truett Cathy

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Today is a travel day for us as we are headed to Knoxville for two weeks as we serve at Senior Saints/ReNew in the Smokies.
• Sitting at the airport playing the game; "Guess who visited Disney this week", Hint; the little girls wearing their "Minnie" dresses and carrying their Disney stuffed animals are sure winners!
• We flew to Knoxville on a low-cost airline, it was so low cost, we were required to distribute peanuts to our flight attendants.
• I continue to marvel at the generosity of individuals who catch a vision for ministry.
• My office is getting a facelift this week while I am away, I can't wait to see the new look!
• It has been 2 weeks since graduation at JUFL and the campus is a lonely place. Hey students, we miss you!
• I have read many of John Maxwell's books on leadership, however, Leadershift, Eleven Essential Changes Every Leader Must Embrace is one of his best. 
• For months I have harped about the traffic in my community, I have now decided to embrace the traffic and use the time to listen to audiobooks. Last week I was able to listen to Tolstoy's War and Peace in 3 days. 😂😡😏  
• Sometimes, you just have to go to Dairy Queen!
• Something to Chew on; Change or Die. ~ Thomas Edgley, quoted from Maxwell's book "Eleven Essential Changes" 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• A quick trip to Jacksonville to see my mom as she was admitted to the hospital. Prayers Please
• I believe nurses are God's secret agents. If you know a nurse NEVER take them for granted.
• I enjoyed a STAYCATION this past week. It was a very busy week; the garage is cleaned out, the gutters are cleared (in time for hurricane season), and a trip to Disney!
• I am so tired I need to go back to work to get some rest.
• My dog sitter is moving, we AND Lily are going to miss her in a big way!
• Once again I was reminded how much dogs mean to a family they are not just pets, they become a part of our families. 
• Thank you Gary for turning me on to Spring football. Now I have something that will get me through the doldrums of summer!
• Traffic is bad on the roadways, but now we are having traffic jams in parking lots. #toomanycars. 
• Is there ever a Hallmark Movie where the couple does NOT get back together?
• There is nothing better than to have a hotdog cooked on a grill.
• Something to Chew on; Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power. ~ Abraham Lincon. Please note, I have used this quote before, but it is so true!

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning. Student Minister, Lance brought the morning message focusing on John 15 and our connection to Christ.
• Lance started his message with a Lectio Divina, What an interesting way to start a message. 
• The key point of the message focused on the need to be connected to Christ in order to do the works of Christ.
• Attended JUFL's commencement Friday afternoon, so excited to see another class of world changers for Christ move on. 
• Oh, the places they will go.
• I still remember my graduation 42 years ago. May the Zeal Never Cease!  
• We attended the Herman's Hermits concert Saturday evening, Great fun and a reminder there was a time when music was good!
• I am not sure if it is necessary but 7 hours of coverage for a 2-minute horse race seems a little extreme.
• 7 years.
• So proud of my kids!
• Something to Chew on; In honor of the class of 2023, Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world. ~ Nelson Mandela