Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Union Park Christian Church today. Great message on restoration from the book of Ezra.
• I have known the preacher at UPCC since 1978, he always does a great job, teaching the scriptures.
• Tonight I also experienced the Count Your Blessings service at FCC Kissimmee. We are truly blessed. 
• To everyone who gave a video testimony tonight, thank you for sharing. 
• I know my wife gets nervous when she plays her flute in worship, but she does such a great job.
• Connected with some old friends tonight as well. Friendships is the Lord are a double blessing.
• I said it last week and I will say it again, it is going to be a loooooong off season in Gainesville; can you say pressure!
• How can the college football season be almost over?
• 4 day weekend coming soon!
• We are 3 days from Thanksgiving Day!
• Savannah is coming for Thanksgiving! So are my kids, but I will say it again, Savannah is coming for Thanksgiving!
• Are you troubled by the number of stores open on Thanksgiving? Seriously, can we have 1 day where everything stops!
• I really don't like to get political, but how did some of the people in Washington get elected?
• Something to Chew on; God cannot give us a happiness apart from Himself because there is no such thing! ~ C.S. Lewis

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts From an Amazing Day...

• The last 10 days have been a whirlwind of activity, A Leadership Retreat, A Missions Event in Vero Beach, a trip to Johnson University for 3 days if training and a Faith Promise Weekend - I am beat!
• Takeaway from the leadership retreat; Leaders must constantly be in a "Change Mode" as their leadership grows. This is probably the most difficult part of leadership.
• Thrilled to see what Vero Christian and First Christian of Pompano Beach are doing to impact the world through their missions.
• I am in awe of what I am doing now, there have been so many changes in last 3 years, God is good!
• Looks like it is going to be a long off season in Gainesville this year.
• My granddaughter turned 1 yesterday. She truly is the joy of my life. 
• My fantasy football team has become a lot like the Jacksonville Jaguars - we are just bad!
• Thanksgiving is just around the corner!
• Today was the last road trip for the calendar year, I have traveled 41 of the 52 weeks this year. I am the ROAD WARRIOR! 
• Something to Chew on; When we support missions we are ensuring heaven will be little more full and hell will be less crowded.    

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped with the family at First Christian Church Kissimmee this morning.
• Great message on conflict resolution this morning. 
• Jim is right, what would happen if our churches, families and homes practiced this verse when there is conflict? 
• Really appreciated the update from Haiti this morning, amazing what can happen when a youth ministry really gets hold of having the mind of Christ - Thank you Chris!
• November!
• As a Gator fan I was really disappointed in how the ended the game last week. Remember it is a game and one must be gracious in a loss as well as a win. Come on Coach, we need to focus on character as well as skills!
• Teaching on Leadership Friday evening - Looking forward to teaching on the subject of Unity in a time of transition.
• Installed flooring tile this weekend and I was reminded, I am not as young as I used to be - silly me!
• BTW, pass the Advil! 
• Heard about a couple of minister friends who are really discouraged tonight - I hope you are praying for your minister everyday!
• Love reading the "31 days" on FACEBOOK - a great reminder to focus on a grateful heart!
• Something to Chew on; It takes no courage to criticize. But it takes great courage to do what God tells you to do while loud voices attack you. ~ Rick Warren

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped with the church family at Southwest Christian Church in Ocala today.
• There is something about hymns accompanied with an organ that is stirring. 
• Message focused on Mission Awareness this morning with the text coming from the book of Jonah.
• The book of Jonah teaches us there is a need for missions and an alternative to missions. The need for missions is great, the alternative to missions is discouraging.
• One of the great misconceptions regarding missions - "Missions begins at home!" No, missions is about taking the gospel to someone, either overseas or across the street it is not about focusing on one's self. 
• Two key ideas from my message this morning; A healthy church is a mission minded church and a great church is not known by it's seating capacity but by it's sending capacity!
• Found out today one of "my kids" from my youth ministry years helped lead worship this morning at his church. We never know how far our influence extends!
• After watching last night's game between Missouri and South Carolina we should be reminded we should never throw in the towel! 
• This past week I have watched the outpouring of love toward an alumnus' family at his passing. Years have passed, but the alumni of CFBC/FCC and now JUFL are a unique family. The memories I have from those 4 years are invaluable! 
• If you have not visited a Goodwill store, you do not know what you are missing. 
• Did you know there are only 5 weeks left in the college football regular season!
• Something to Chew on; Who we love is always more important than what we love ~ John Weece, Twitter  

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at New Hope CC in Nokomis this morning. 
• Great worship and very receptive audience.
• This mornings message dealt with the subject of the authority of God's word. 
• Funny how we have come to believe many of today's issues are up for a vote, Why, because we fail to recognize Biblical Authority. 
• Biblical authority is not intolerant it is a lifeline in a world questioning all other authority. 
• After spending 2 1/2 years traveling around the state, I think I might be ready to write a book.
• Titles I am considering; "My View; Looking at ministry though a windshield!" (this would be a salute to all my traveling.  or "I really wished I would have paid more attention in Bible College, things I did not know I would need to know" (Short title, I thought I had seen everything!)
• College football is really getting interesting.
• Watched the beginning of the Colts/Broncos Game  tonight - Colts fans really have class! 
• Is cooler weather on the way.
• For some reason I was thinking about eternity a lot today. 
• Something to Chew on; The Bible Teaches us what is right what is not right, how to get right and how to stay right! Warren Weirsbee    

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts From an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at FCC Kissimmee today, great message on the power of Intercessory Prayer. 
• While the message of Intercessory Prayer was good, Jim's example with Congressman Grayson was a perfect example. Thanks Jim for your witness.
• One of those "God things" happened this morning, I arrived at FCCK with no responsibilities, however I left being the point man for a baptism at the college, what a great blessing - The best piece of advice I can give anyone based on today's events; always look for moments to be used by God.
• Really appreciated the testimonies at ROUNDUP this year. 
• The Alumni Band did a wonderful job!
• Hey David Wheeler, your "pilgrim" illustration was great! So True!
• I am really enjoying the AMAZING RACE this season
• I am speaking to a group of men this week about the future of the church, I hope they are ready!
• With all the leadership resources available today, there really is no reason for a leadership vacuum in our culture.
• I really love this verse
• I do not understand the top 25 in college football. Some of the teams need to play someone of substance to get a ranking.
• Something to Chew On; The greatest day in your life and mine is when we take total responsibility for our attitudes. That's the day we truly grow up. ~ John Maxwell   

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped in Nokomis today at the New Hope Christian Church.
• Today's message focused on becoming a people who offer grace in a grace-less society.
• The story of the Prodigal Son is really a story of 3 sons; one who left his father's home, one who left his father's heart and one who left Heaven to rescue the first two sons.
• Have you ever noticed the story of the Prodigal son has no ending? 
• Once again I realized we live in a very small world. Met a family we worshiped with in Orlando almost 30 years ago.
• Attended a funeral this week of a young girl who literally changed everyone she touched! I marveled at the faith of her parents!
• This month is clergy appreciation month, remember to thank the ones who have provided you with spiritual leadership. They truly practice second mile living everyday!
• There is an outpouring of prayer going toward an alumnus of CFBC the past few weeks, so good to be connected in this "FACEBOOK" age.
• Connecting with a long time friend in youth ministry this week, can't wait to hear what is happening in his life. 
• How can 6 weeks of college football go by so fast?
• Something to Chew on; “What is applauded as exceptional at first will then be expected because applause is addictive. But a person can only receive what is given to them by heaven.”  ~ Andy Stanley at this year's Catalyst Conference