Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning. Jim preached a message from the Book of Acts on leaving the huddle.
• Too many churches are satisfied with staying in the huddle and never playing the game.
• Why do we remain in the huddle, God has called us to so much more.
• I know the songs we sing in worship are not for me, but this week we were able to sing some of my favorite worship songs. 
• It was great to see friends from the Tennessee campus today.
• We spent Saturday at Disney's Animal Kingdom. When you see the number of different animals at the park, you know God loves creativity.
• Ride the River Rapid Ride she said it will be fun, Well it was al least is was wet! Very wet! Good Times!
• Only two more weeks until Fall, but that means nothing to us Floridians.  #thankfulforAC
• We are two weeks into the College Football season and we are already seeing some upsets!
• Fans and fanatics need to remember, most of the boys on the fields are only 18 to 23 years old. 
• Speaking of Football, Fins Win! Is this the year?
• It is September, time to open another box of White Chocolate Oreos, Life is Good.
• Something to Chew on; The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. ~ Walt Disney

 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning. 
• Jim's message focused on the importance of work and rest. 
• The key to work and rest is to have balance.
• Why is it in our early years we spend our health to gather wealth and in our later years we spend our wealth trying to keep our health?
• We Lack Balance!
• Spent time tonight with our elder team praying for our congregation. Prayer is our strategy! 
• our Life Group is learning how to "Travel Light" by looking at an in depth study of Psalm 23. Last week we looked at why we need a shepherd. Without a shepherd we would be lost.
• So thankful the Lord is our Shepherd.
• I waited all year for College Football to start and what do we ft? Same old Stuff! It is is going to be a Looooong season.
• Can't we wait 25 more days until we are assaulted by Pumpkin Spice?
• Something to Chew on; Life is a journey, not a destination. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• I preached at Union Park Christian Church this morning.
• The message focused on prayer.
• Key Point #1, Often time prayer does not change God, prayer changes us.
• Key Point #2, Prayer is maying space for God in our spiritual walk.
• Union Park Christian Church has some very gracious people.
• When you look out in the audience and see your former Old Testament professor you hope he is not grading you!
• College Football is back!
• Once again we discovered why they play the games.  
•  Remember Upsets are part of the game.
•  I have to admit it was a little disheartening not to participate in a College Move In Day last week. 
• I am waiting for a report from the parents of our JUFL students who are now attending Johnson Univ. 
• Pumpkin Spice is already available! It is still summer folks! 
• Something to Chew on; We have to pray with our eyes on God, not on the difficulties. ~ Oswald Chambers

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We had a great day at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning, Jim continued his series on Momentum; the Church unstoppable.
• Jim's message was a great reminder why evangelism is so important, we are part of the church, because Peter was faithful to follow God's commands regarding reaching out to Cornelius in Acts 10.
• We witnessed a young man accept the call of salvation and witnessed his baptism.  
• We said goodbye to the students headed to Johnson University this week to begin their classes.
• Excited for the this group of young people.
• However it was bittersweet, for it was a reminder JUFL is closed.
• I will miss the excitement of upperclassman returning and freshman discovering their new normal.
•  Bacon is an essential oil? You had to be at worship this morning to find our!
• Our Life group started back up Friday evening, we introduced a new study, Traveling Light, the Promise of Psalm 23.
• A dear friend of mine has received a serious health diagnosis in recent weeks.
• While sadden by hearing the news, I know there will be a day when there will be no more sickness, no more pain, and no more fear, only rest in our Father's arms! 
• Something to Chew on; The best adventures often begin with a single step outside the comfort zone. ~ Anonymous 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Jim continued his series "Momentum", today's message focused on the centurion Cornelius and his role in bringing his family to Saving grace.
• Key Point, Men, you play a vital role in your family's faith.
• Our men's ministry hostd our monthly prayer breakfast Saturday, wonderful time of fellowship and a great challenge for our new men's study.
• Our worship team shook things up this morning, we are blessed with a wonderful worship team. they truly prepare our hearts to receive God's word.
• How can tomorrow be the first day of school?
• Praying over our teachers this morning reminds us of the important part teachers play in a student's life.
•  Speaking of teachers, Johnson University's Chris Templar received her heavenly reward this week. Many words can be used to describe her work at Johnson University, but the word that describes her best - TEACHER!
• The wait is almost over, "Are you ready for some football?
• Is this the year?
• I am down to 3 boxes of White Chocolate Oreos! 
• Something to Chew on; Teachers can make such a profound impact on our lives and should be honored as heroes. ~ Rainn Wilson

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Jim began a new series on Momentum, today's topic focused on the reason to believe the scriptures based on Acts 17.
• We were able to see the baptismal water stir this morning. This never gets old.
• I attended our elder's monthly prayer meeting tonight, no business allowed, only prayers for the congregations!
• More of our churches need to have regular elder's prayer meeting. It will make a difference.
• Watching the Olympics reveals how important time is to a person.  To lose by .005 of a second! Wow!
• Thankful it was just rain and wind!
• Hey teacher friends, I am praying for you as you return to the mission field.
• College Football begins this month.
• Something to Chew on; Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other. ~ John F. Kennedy

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day... 

• We worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Jim concluded his series on Glory Days from the book of Joshua.
• When a preacher shares the Word that is expected, when the preacher shares his heart you see his love for people. Thank you Jim for being transparent this morning.
• Watching the Olympics  is a reminder of how 1 second makes all the difference in the competition. 
• Speaking of the Olympics, why do we expect unbelievers to act differently.
• I was hoping all I would bring back from Alaska were memories, souvenirs and pictures. However by Tuesday I discovered I brought back a serious cold!  Yeck! 
• Working remotely is getting  more comfortable, however I miss the companionship of an office environment.  
• 34 Days, are you ready.
• We still have White Chocolate Oreos in the freezer from last year. We have limited ourselves to one box a month. #worththewait
• Something to Chew on; No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. ~ Aesop