Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at First Christian Church of Sun City Center today for the start of their revival.
• Great spirit in the church. 
• Traditional worship done extremely well. 
• Today's message came from the book of Haggai. It is time to "Consider our Ways!"
• We have but one job - Trying to make Heaven a little more fuller!
• Although few churches hold revivals today, the people of the church were very receptive. 
• Looking forward to hearing some great things in the coming weeks as a result of their revival. 
• Over the course of the last 5 weeks I have preached at 2 Faith Promises, Attended 1 Global Mission Weekend and Preached at a revival. Lots of travel but it has been rewarding.
• Well it looks like we have survived the "Florida Winter".
• I do feel sorry for my friends up north, this year has been extremely brutal. 
• No one is talking about global warming lately.
• Spent three days last week at a conference in Orlando, learning more information then my brain can handle. 
• How can February almost be over? 
• Looks like the Gators will not be going to the big dance this year.
• Daylight savings time is just around the corner, This is the time we Spring forward, losing an hour - UGH!
• Hearing about all of the wedding engagements at JUFL makes me wonder - Who is next?
• College students and marriage - is a great example of Living on Love!
• Am I the only one who has never heard of some of the movies at the Oscars?
• Something to Chew on; Times and conditions change so rapidly we must keep our aim constantly focused on the future. ~ Walt Disney 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Generations Christian Church this weekend. great church doing some amazing things reaching their community for Christ.
• Loved meeting with other mission organizations, God is moving in a variety of ways - really exciting to hear what is happening through missions.
• Great thought today, Jesus has not asked us to stop going, his great commission is still our great mission!
• I am becoming convinced the key to a growing church is how involved the church is involved in missions. No missions, no passion for ministry, it is that simple! 
• Got a "Buy One Get One" movie ticket for seniors tonight, that means we picked up two tickets for $9.50, I am embracing the age of maturity!
• Watching SNL celebrate 40 years reminds me the show was funny once.
• I am loving these winter days in Florida, to all my friends up north come on down!
• Looking forward to a great conference this week, hoping to reconnect with some VERY good friends as well. 
• Dropbox is an amazing tool, thank you Lauren! 
• Mrs. Hannah, makes wonderful cupcakes! 
• Something to Chew on; The spirit of Christ is the spirit of missions, the nearer we get to Him, the more intensely missionary we become. ~ Henry Martyn 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at the Christian Church of Deleon Springs today for their annual Faith Promise today. Great time with some very gracious people.
• Having people pray over you before you preach is both humbling as well as empowering. 
• Met a missionary from Thailand today who began her work in 1970 - Amazing lady of faith and perseverance!
• When we give to missions, we have the opportunity make Heaven a little fuller and Hell more empty.  
• Key thought from the message - Counting the Cost, what is the true cost of not giving to missions?
• Every week we have an opportunity to not just talk about missions but to invest in missions.
• I am curious, what are you investing in today?
• Monday and Tuesday were incredible days as JUFL hosted the Next Gen Preacher Search - hearing the 19 young preachers proclaiming the message was absolutely thrilling. 
• For people who wonder if preaching is going away the answer is NO! I truly  believe we are seeing a resurgence in preaching!
• So thankful for several folks at JUFL who made next gen happen - servants through and through!
• So glad JUFL celebrates preaching. 
• Jeff Walling hit it out of the park in chapel Tuesday, here is the link  
• Spent 2 days in Savannah Georgia this week as well, here how church leaders can take their church to the next level. Very inspiring!
• Do you have a vision for the church you serve?
• Attended a funeral of a dear preacher Saturday, it was truly humbling to hear about the impact of his ministry through the years. The amazing part of the funeral was his wife gave the eulogy.
• I can honestly say the last seven days have been the most exhilarating week I have experienced in a very long time. 
• Over 700 teens visited JUFL this weekend  for impact. I am sure there were some future SUNS in the crowd!
• Something to Chew on; No preacher, regardless where he serves is free to reinvent preaching. ~ Steven J. Lawson, The Kind of Preaching God Blesses 

Sunday Night Relections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Wonderful day of worship at FCC Kissimmee.
• The church is getting ready to do some amazing things through the 20/20 Vision campaign.
• February is Missions Month at FCCK, I love the theme verse for the month, Isaiah 45:22 
• Jim Tune from Canada had a great message today. It is staggering to think how much mission work is needed in Canada. 
• Fact from this morning's message, you can literally touch the world through the mission work of Canada.
• Fun Day at the Mouse House yesterday with our granddaughter - she can wear you out!
• Big Week at JUFL, Next Gen Preacher Search taking place on our campus.Looking forward to hearing these young preachers bring the word.
• Looking forward to the Super Bowl commercials tonight, after all at 4.5 million dollars for a 30 second spot they should be great!
• Just in case you are wondering that is 150,000 a second!
• Fearless pick for tonight's game, Pats by 3 deflated footballs! Sorry, I could not resist!
• When will the Dolphins return to the Super Bowl?
• After tonight - football takes a hiatus, September is a long way away.
• Something to Chew on; People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude. ~ John Maxwell. 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at First Christian Church of Babson Park this morning. 
• I had the privilege to speak for their Faith Promise Rally.
• This small church has surpassed their mission goal every year for the past 6 years!
• So thankful for their commitment to missions!
• Today's message focused on the NEED and the ALTERNATIVE to missions. Believe me there is much at stake if we do not feel compelled to give to missions.
• Remember missions is not always taking the gospel overseas, but it always involves taking the gospel to someone!
• The world tries to offer hope (a false hope), but the church provides faith!
• I am curious how low gas prices can go? I am also a cynic and believe we will see them rise again, and there will be more pain at the pump.
• When I got home from my travels today I realized it is a long time 'til September - #missinthepifskin!
• Speaking of pigskin - do you believe New England's explanations?
• I am torn this year; what will be better - the game or the commercials?
• I admire our men's basketball team at JUFL, Thursday evening they were outnumbered yet they played with class! Character matters! Thank you Shane!
• Why are we already talking about the 2016 elections? 
• OK, I have to share one election thought tonight; I recently read one political candidate may spend up to 1.6 billion dollars on their presidential campaign. For a job that pays $400,000 - there does not seem to be a lot of Return on Investment! 
• Something to Chew on; The only thing to be rescued from this earth will be people ~ John Maxwell. Question, are you spending time with people or are you gathering things? Just a thought.

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at Radius Church in Port Orange today. 
• Great time of worship led by alums of Johnson University Florida. 
• Morning message; How to be people of the second chance.
• When was the last time you received a second chance?
• Once again experienced unexpected generosity from some long time friends. Thank you Bobby and Patsy!
• Good news from the Oncologist this past week,., we may be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel!
• Celebrated my daughter's birthday tonight, All the kids were home, I love it when we have to put the leaf in the table.
• Four ministers are beginning new ministries this month in Florida churches; praying the new ministries will be long and fruitful!
• I told you not to underestimate Urban Meyer. 
• Did you notice there were several similarities to Florida's victory over Ohio State in 2006 as Monday Night's Ohio State's victory over Oregon?
• 100 high school students visited JUFL this past weekend, I hope many of them will choose to make JUFL their college.
• 2 weeks down commencement will be here before you know it!
• Once again, we learned a lesson from sports - you gotta finish well!
• Something to Chew on; Worry does not empty tomorrow of it's sorrow, it empties today of it 's strength. ~ Corrie ten Boom

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at FCC Kissimmee today, wonderful message from the first marriage in Genesis 2. 
• Key takeaway - Biblical marriage cannot be accomplished without the power of the Holy Spirit in one's life. 
• Never know who you will meet in church connected with Kathy's cousin this morning in worship.
• Here is a verse regarding our lifestyle when it comes to marriage - 1 Peter 2:12
• The football season is quickly fading away only a couple of games left, but they are BIG games!
• Spoke with some friends this week in Ohio where it was 5 degrees on Wednesday - wow, I do not miss those days!
• Staff changes coming at FCCK, so happy for Patti P. and Jennifer M. both of these ladies are doing a wonderful job with the children of the church.
• I would no bet against Urban Meyer tomorrow evening, just saying!
• From this week's reading - Genesis 19:29, But God listened to Abraham - what a great passage of scripture, Think about it for a moment "God listens to his people."
• Once again our family is blessed by the friendships we made in ministry 25 years ago. I truly marvel at the fact we intersect with people for a short time, yet we make a difference in their lives even when we do not think we are having an impact. 
• Something to Chew on; People may hear your words, but they will fear your attitude. ~ John Maxwell