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Sunday, November 24, 2024

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

I preached at Citrus Ridge Church this morning.
The people at CRC are so gracious!
The message wast titled, "The Empty Chair at Thanksgiving." The message focused on the attitudes of the older brother in Luke 15.
There are three reasons why the older brother could not express gratitude; The older brother was performance driven, blinded by possessions, and relationaly distant.
The Common Grace of God reminds us, we are blessed beyond belief.
The baptismal waters stirred once again at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning. Good Stuff.
I am praying for the ministry transition at KCC. I know God has the right man to lead His church.
Thank you Jim and Jeanette! You both have made a difference in the lives of so many people.
Winter came early for Florida this week!
I was pleasantly surprised on Saturday. The Orange and Blue came through!
This is the last week of November. Time is moving way too FAST.
Looking forward Thursday; Family, Food, and Football! Yes, It is the most wonderful time of the year.
Something to Chew on; therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire. ~ Hebrews 12:28-29

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

I preached at Citrus Ridge Church this morning
Message titled, "What Jesus would NOT do! Jesus would not avoid a dirty job." from John 13.
Key Point #1, Jesus washed his disciples' feet even though he knew his disciples would abandon him hours later.
Key Point #2, Are you willing to do thedirty jobs in your home, church, and community?
Key Point #3, Until we get a handle on serving others we will never understand what it means to be a disciple of Christ.
We also attended Kissimmee Christian Church today. Jim preached on the Church Unstoppable from 1 Peter 4.
Only 2 more messages left for Jim, He will be missed!
November is Birthday Month in the Tison house. Happy Birthday to David, Savannah, Lori, and Jimmy . So glad each of you are in my life ~ Blessed!
How can Thanksgiving be a week from Thursday?
Only a couple of weeks remain in the college football season. Yes, I have been surprised and I have been disappointed, but as the slogan goes, Wait 'til next year!
Something to Chew on, the more you practice the art of thankfulness, the more you have to be thankful for. ~ Norman Vincent Peale

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

I preached at Citrus Ridge Church in Davenport this morning.
The message titled "Home" and focused on our future home in Heaven.
Key Point #1, Heaven is our prepared home.
Key Point #2, Heaven will be our eternal home where all will be revealed.
I had the opportunity to speak at River Christian Church in Fleming Island on Thursday morning. Such an encouraging group of believers.
I am often amazed at the generosity of others.
We had a farewell party for the Book family tonight, lots of laughs, lots of tears and a wonderful time of saying farewell to our minister.
My oldest son turned 44 this past week, where did the time go?
So proud of the man he has become.
Remember to Thank a veteran for their service, tomorrow AND every day!
Dark at six, ready for bed at seven!
Why can't we have Fall in Florida?
Rough Day on the gridiron for Florida teams yesterday.
Something to Chew on: You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you. ~ John Bunyan

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

We worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
Jim preached a message titled, Timeless Truths in Ever-Changing times.
A great message for Christians to remember, We have a savior who never changes and we have God's word that never changes as well. This should be a great comfort for us.
Only two more days until the political ads are off the air!
So much is at stake Tuesday, and yet regardless of the outcome, Jesus is still Lord.
I attended the funeral of one of my uncles Monday. He will be missed.
Following the funeral, 43 members of our family met at Cracker Barrel for dinner. Good Times!
I am blessed to have a large family.
Tuesday evening we attended a dinner for Carenet Pregnancy Center. They are doing a wonderful work in Indian River County.
Why are the Dolphins not on TV today?
I am not ready for it to be dark at 6:00 pm.
Something to Chew on; Be faithful in small things because it is in them your strength lies. ~ Mother Teresa

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

We worshiped at Homeport Christian Church in St. Augustine this morning.
Jordan did a wonderful job preaching from the book of Hebrews.
For the first time in 13 years I was late for a presentation. Reason? An accident in I -95 made us 30 minutes late!
We had a wonderful lunch with the missions team, they are committed to mission work around the world.
They not only support missions, they visit the places where they send their mission dollars.
We spent last week in Michigan with 3 of the grandchildren. Fun but exhausting!
When we left Michigan Saturday morning the temp was 32, when we arrived home it was 79!
I must say, Saturday evening was surprising!
Something to Chew on; Grandparents are, without a doubt, some of the world's best educators. ~ Charles Shedd

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

We are in Michigan this week, so we worshiped online this morning.
Jim's message reminded all of us the importance of being a part of the discussion in the public arena.
The culture will not change unless Christians begin to be salt and light in the world.
Like I said, we are in Michigan watching 3 of the grandkids while their parents are away.
This is day one, how can 3 children ages 2, 6, and 7 wear us out so quickly!
I am so thankful their bedtime in 7:00 pm
Trying to convince Lori, I am not skilled in changing diapers - she is not buying it!
BTW the high today was 59. Yes, I am freezing!
The last couple of weeks have been rough for the citizens of Florida. Yet in spite of all the hardship, God and His people are leading the way in carrying one another's burdens!
The best linemen in America do not wear shoulder pads.
Watching a football game on your iphone is not nearly enjoyable as watching the game at home.
But then again, this season has not been very enjoyable.
Something to Chew on; Change your thoughts and will change your world. ~ Norman Vincent Peale

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

We attended worship at Fisr Christian Church of Clearwater this morning.
Mike wrapped up his series from 2 Timothy titled "Courage in Troubling Times."
We witnessed the baptismal water stirred once again, this never gets old!
We shared lunch with the missions team following worship. The team was very interested in the next steps following the closure of JUFL.
It is heartbreaking to see the damage from Hurricane Helene.
Don't look now, but another hurricane is on its way.
On the way home from Clearwater I stopped for gas for the car, that was a mistake, here is a clue people, Patience!
Saturday night was enjoyable, FINALLY!
In light of the devastation of this last week and in the days to come here is something to chew on... Psalm 46:1-7