SuSunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• I preached at Citrus Ridge Church this morning.
• We wrapped up the series, "The Questions of Christmas"
• Today's question; "Where is the One born King of the Jews?"
• It is amazing to look at the obstacles the wisemen took in order to find Jesus.
• It is true, every time you meet Jesus in worship you will go home a different way (Matthew 2:12)
• Special treat, I was able to hear Shawn preach this morning at KCC. 
• His message focused on the faith of Mary.
• We lost a faithful servant this past week, well not really, we know exactly where he is today! Thank You Professor , your ministry will live on in the lives of those you taught!.
• Reading all the tributes from his former students reminds me once again, The Zeal of CFBC/FCC will never cease!
• Thinking about favorite Christmas snack, Did someone say Chex Mix?
• Maybe I have ordered too many items from Amazon lately, I know my delivery driver by his first name and he has invited me to his family's Christmas dinner.
• Hey College Football, please fix NIL, it is ruining the game!
• Something to Chew on; That is what Christmas is all about Charlie Brown. ~ Linus, Quoting Luke 2 in a Charlie Brown Christmas

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• I preached at Citrus Ridge Church this morning. Continuing the questions of Christmas.
• Today's message focused on a Question of Faith as told through the eyes of Mary.
• Her question, How can this be? 
• Key Point today; What is your impossible this Christmas?
• Mary's willingness to be God's servant allowed her to experience God's greatest blessing.
•  CRC is a wonderful church family.
• Made it to KCC this morning to catch Shawn's take on Christmas, Thank you for the wonderful message today! 
• Spent tonight at KCC listening to the Christmas message through teh church's 5 language groups.
• This is what Heaven is like.
• We attended the annual Tison Christmas Party Saturday with 45 Tisons attending the party.
• So blessed to have a large family.
• It is always better to get together for a party than a funeral!
• Saturday evening's conference championship games did not disappoint. 
• Something to Chew on; At Christmas, all roads lead to home! ~ Marjorie Holmes

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• I preached at Citrus Ridge Church this morning.
• I began a new series focusing on the Christmas season titled "The Questions of Christmas" looking at the questions people asked at the first Christmas.
• Today's question, How can I be sure? We looked at the birth of John the Baptist  and his father, Zechariah's question to the angel Gabriel. 
• Key Point #1, The people had a hope, but God had a plan.
• Key Point #2, God's plans always come about on His timetable.
• We also made it to the second service at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning for Jim's farewell message.
• So thankful I was able to serve along side of Jim for numerous projects at Florida Christian College and Kissimmee Christian Church. 
• Serving beside him was great, but the night he and Jeanette ministered to my family will never be forgotten. God Bless you Jim and Jeanette.
• Only 24 shopping days left! Choose Wisely!
• College Football Season is almost over, what will I do with my Saturdays? Oops, I spoke to soon, Lori has a "honey do" list waiting for me!
• Something to Chew on; Whether it be in the form of teaching, encouragement, rebuke, correction, the work of the preacher is to help the congregation accurately apply God's word to every situation in their lives. Jim you did that for the congregation of KCC. Thank You!

Sunday Night Reflections

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

 

Sunday Night Reflections

 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

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Sunday Night Reflections

 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

Sunday Night Reflections

 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