Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Returned to Vero Christian today to finish up the stewardship series.
• I really appreciate the associate minister at VCC, Scott went out of way to help me this past 2 weeks, truly has a servant's heart.
• Today's message, The Blessings of Faithfully Giving to the Lord.
• Question; if Jesus was with you when you spend your money would it make a difference?
• God is both predictable and unpredictable when it comes to stewardship.
• PREDICTABLE, He will provide.
• UNPREDICTABLE, In how He will provide, that is why it is called FAITH!
• Sunrises are my reward for traveling so early to churches in Florida.
• Once again we were reminded why college football is so exciting. Go Gators.
• On the other hand, I really do miss Shula & Marino.
• International Food Sampling was great Thursday evening, so glad I am a part of the JUFL community. 
• Don't look now, but Thursday is October 1st. 
• One week of TV premieres have passed, looks like we will be watching a lot of the History Channel this year. Golden Age of TV is long gone!
• Something to Chew on; Do all the good you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. To all the people you can. As long as you can. ~ John Wesley

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at Vero Christian Church this morning on the topic of stewardship.
• It has been a long time since I have preached a sermon on giving of your time, talent and resources.
• From today's message, Stewardship is not about cold numbers but a warm heart. 
• Key idea from today's message; Stewardship begins with the attitude of the heart, not the size of the wallet.
• I really enjoyed my time at VCC, this church really has a love for JUFL and Ministry!
• Enjoyed a great lunch on the oceanfront, thank you Scott and Peggy, gotta love the Florida lifestyle!
• Driving across Florida in the early morning is so peaceful. 
• You never know who is going to be in your audience when you preach, this morning good friends Roger and Linda from Ocala surprised me.
• Attended a funeral of beloved minister on Saturday, his funeral was a testimony of faithfulness. I am sure he has heard the words, "Well Done Good and FAITHFUL servant!"
• Cancer treat number 5 is tomorrow This makes 11 of the 12 treatments - hopefully the end is near.
• Dinner with our small group is always enjoyable, you really learn a lot about people when you share a meal. Oh BTW, we all love dessert!
• Something to Chew on; Stewardship is utilizing God given abilities to manage God given resources to accomplish God given results. ~ From today's message 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at First Christian Church of Kissimmee this morning, so glad we decided to make FCCK our home church when we moved to Kissimmee!
• Guest speaker today, Les Hardin. Great message on the parable of the two builders found in Matthew 7.
• Key thought; the gospel is not good advice, the gospel is good news!
• Watched the baptismal waters stir again - it never gets old!
• A dear preacher went to heaven on Friday, he had such an impact on the members of his congregation in Tampa and beyond, thank you for your service John!
• Football is back, but it does not look like much has changed - same woes, same results!
• Hey, Kellie, we appreciated all of your hard work, I hope you enjoy your time off!
• Previews of the Fall TV season looking kind of boring "Same thing, but different" not really, missing the "The Golden Age."
• After 2 weeks off, back on the road again next Sunday - Vero Bound!
• Great weekend celebrating Grandparents's day, but Savannah has endless energy!
• Something to Chew on; Talent is an gift, but character is a choice. ~ John Maxwell

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at First Christian Church Kissimmee today.
• Powerful message from Jim today.
• Hey church it is time to break the huddle!
• So glad to a part of a church with a bias for action.
• Jim is correct, too many churches are hearing the sound of the death rattle.
• What a frighting quote from this morning's message; A warring world is the price we pay for a divided church. 
• Two weeks of class are in the books at JUFL. Still amazed at how young the the class of 2019 looks today.
• Leading Timothy Club for a third straight year, I really enjoy leading this group of young men in the art of preaching. 
• Oh Yeah, football is back!
• I thought August was the hot month - September has been brutal!
• Had a good friend celebrate his 70th birthday this week, I not sure what puzzled me the most, I have friend celebrating his 70th birthday or my friend is 70, time is flying by! 
• Something to Chew On; “Let every man abide in the calling wherein he is called and his work will be as sacred as the work of the ministry. It is not what a man does that determines whether his work is sacred or secular, it is why he does it.” ~ A.W. Tozer, The Pursuit of God

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Extremely busy day; Preached at First Christian Church of Seminole in the morning and attended JOY Night in Ocala tonight!
• Needless to say I put some miles on this old body today!
• One thought from this morning's message - Grace has the ability to not only transform us individually, Grace can transform a community as well!
• Experienced 3 different styles of worship today - so blessed!
• Just  in case you are wondering, no one is going to sneak into heaven, grace allows us full access into heaven. 
• New students seem so much younger this year.
• I had an opportunity to teach last week at JUFL - it was great, thank you Prof. Harvey. 
• Oh yeah - football is getting close!
• Something to Chew on; Without a heart transformed by the grace of Christ, we just continue to manage external and internal darkness. ~ Matt Chandler

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Wonderful day preaching at Safeharbor Christian Church in Sanford today.
• SCC is very intentional in teaching their people how and why to worship!
• Dan and Mark are doing a wonderful job connecting the people with God.
• When you have not sung the Doxology in a long time it really is powerful to sing it again!
• Great Communion thought this morning on giving Jesus back what he has taken for us. A different slant, but a powerful illustration.
• Key thought from this morning's message, we live in a world that does not want truth, but so desperately needs grace!
• Great visit with Jonathan and Megan this weekend celebrating a couple of birthdays!
• Driving on I-4 today was really eye-opening, really can't wait to see the completed project, however it is gonna take a long time for the road to be completed.
• The students are back - let the mentoring begin!
• We are empty-nesters again, Bethany is back at school, our dog misses her!
• I read that "Batgirl" died this week at 78, how could she be 78?
• Went to a store this weekend and saw Christmas decorations up - REALLY!
• I think brownies should be its own food group!
• I have had my progressive lens (AKA Tri-focal) now for three weeks, what a difference!
• Seeing some of the shopping lists for kids school supplies are amazing, What a boom for office supply stores!
• Something to Chew on; "Isn't it nice to think tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?" ~ L.M. Montgomery 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Wonderful day of worship at FCC Kissimmee today.
• There are times when one attends a worship service you sense God is doing amazing things through the life of a church - that is happening at FCC Kissimmee. 
• Ribbon Cutting, New Worship service, additional staff, so glad I was in the worship service today!
• Churches that step out on faith understand eternity is in the balance!
• Adding Roland to the staff gives the church one more opportunity to reach a culture for Christ.
• BTW, Jim's message on the authority of scripture should give every believer hope!
• While today was a wonderful day of worship at FCC Kissimmee, I am reminded, there are other churches struggling with their identity, mission and purpose. For that reason I ask, "Are you praying for your minister?"
• Vacation plans for 2016 are coming into focus. Gonna be a great week!
• So good to hear my nephew and his band sing the National Anthem last night at the Orlando Predators football game - believe me they were one of the bright spots of the evening. 
• Real football starts soon!
• Writing several new sermons over the next couple of weeks - I thoroughly enjoy sermon writing.
• Spent the afternoon watching Disney's Davy Crockett movie, life sure was innocent a generation ago. 
• Something to Chew on; The Bible will keep you from sin, or sin will keep you from the Bible. ~ Dwight L. Moody