Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at Vero Christian Church this morning. 
• The message focused on how to live when someone you know has passed away.
• One of the most timely topics I have preached on in a long time.
• According to scripture, there are three items the believer experiences at death; a release, a reward, and a reunion.
• Writing a new sermon always energizes me.
• I heard one of the most powerful communion mediations today I have heard in a long time. 
• I have a new appreciation for public school teachers, they do so much more than teach readin' written and arithmetic!
• We have gone from winter to summer, I need some beach therapy!
• What do I like about my job? Every week there is something different, no 2 weeks are the same. This past week I was able to rejoice with a church that has hired a new minister, have lunch with a longtime friend (Thank you, Tim), teach a couple of Bible Studies and drive some heavy equipment at the construction site at JUFL. Well, I was able to do 3 out of the 4, it is your guess as to which one I was not able to do!
• What do you mean next Thursday is the month of March! 
• I think it would be interesting if ice fishing was a Winter Olympic Sport.
• Something to Chew on; The greatest legacy one can pass on to one's children and grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in one's life, but rather a legacy of character and faith ~ Billy Graham 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at First Christian Church of Cocoa Beach this morning.
• The message focused on people of the Second Chance, from Luke 15:20-24.
• If you had the opportunity, what area in your life do you need a second chance?
• There is something comforting about singing old hymns, takes me back to my childhood.
• I also gave an update on JUFL during the Bible School hour, I am still amazed how God took a $3,000 gift and created a college that continues to shape the lives of men and women for Christ!
• There is something very peaceful about preaching at a church on the coast, the people seem so laid back.
• This past week we were reminded once again, the world really needs Jesus!
• Some of the "back stories" in the Olympics remind you the dedication one needs to be the best of the best.
• I will never understand curling!
• New favorite restaurant; Bonefish Grille, or maybe it was just the good company I was with that evening!
• Almost time to break out the NCAA Brackets.
• Something to Chew on; If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other. ~ Mother Teresa

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning. 
• Wonderful message on the need for world evangelism.
• Do we have a sense of awareness about the lost world around us?
• Great illustration regarding Jim's aunt and her sense of awareness in India. I pray I will be aware of the lost people around me!
• Two funerals in two weeks have emotionally stretched our family. So glad my kids are resilient, so proud of them.
• Watching the construction on the new buildings at JUFL is pretty exciting. I can't wait to see the completion this summer.
• Hearing of the faith of many of Philadelphia Eagles last week was heartwarming.
• March Madness is just around the corner, I love watching the "One Shing Moment" at the end of the tournament.
• When a girl scout asks me to buy her cookies and she says please, I just melt. Yes, she sold me another two boxes!
• Looks like winter is over! YES! 
• I watched a man make kettle popcorn today, the sample was so addictive! 
• Something to Chew on; Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. ~ Winston S. Church.   

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Englewood Christian Church, Jacksonville this morning.
• Great day as the congregation made their annual commitments to world missions.
• Thrilled to watch God's people express themselves through unselfish generosity.
• Dementia no longer has its hold on my dad, he received his reward in Heaven early Friday morning.
• I will miss him, but thankful his suffering is over!
• Here is another worship song that has special meaning this week.
• Favorite Memories of my dad; Cub Scouts, Hunting, Smokie Mountains, Camping Out, Camp Fires, My First Gun, His shining example of loving my mom and his many sacrifices for our family! BLESSED!
• Humbled by my friend's texts, messages and Facebook comments expressing sorrow at my dad's passing. I am so thankful for each and every one of you.
• Have spent the last few days reliving memories, I am so blessed to have my dad in my life.
• Started my 3rd book of 2018 this week; When God Answers Prayer by Bob Russell, good stuff!
• Another colleague is unemployed, praying for his family as they make this transition and face new challenges. 
• Who do you pull for tonight, the evil empire or the rudest fans?
• Fun Fact about super bowl food; 1.33 billion buffalo wings were consumed during last year's big game and Dominos sold 11 million slices of pizza. What no celery??? 
• Something to Chew on; "And when my days run out, I will have lived just a blink of time and the rest will be eternal joy" ~ Abby Danielle Burlbaugh

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at the Christian Church of DeLeon Springs this morning. 
• Spent my time giving a JUFL Update during the Bible School hour.
• When you are given 40 minutes to give an update on JUFL and you go 55 minutes, you know some good things are happening at the University. 
• When you look back of the history of JUFL, it is obvious God's hand was in the works as they launched the college back in 1975.
• Attended the memorial service of a special lady this week, I truly will miss Irma's infectious smile!
• Received word a minister in the state of Florida passed away this week. Praying for his family and the church he led.
• Seeing my dad in the hospice center is heartbreaking, Dementia is such a ravaging disease.
• Another friend of mine is in hospice as well.  
• Once again I am reminded earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal!
• Come quickly, Lord Jesus!
• The funeral of a believer is a reminder no man is an island, we all have influence.
• Do you want a to read a good book about the most important part of your existence? Check out this book. 
• Will the construction in Central Florida ever come to an end?
• Thin Mints are addictive!
• Something to Chew on; A teardrop on earth summons the King of Heaven. ~ Charles Swindoll

Sunday Night Reflections

Sunday Night Reflections (Monday's Edition)

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at First Christian Church of Babson Park yesterday.
• Message's focus was on the need for missions from Acts 1:6-10
• You shall be my witness in Jerusalem, Judea...
• Question; Where is your Jerusalem?
• JUFL hosted a Leadership Conference on Saturday, Church Leadership is serious business, if you think you can lead a church by attending weekly worship and attending one elder's meeting a month you are sadly mistaken. 
• My little girl turned 25 this past weekend, where does the time go?
• Kathy's mom passed away last week, she was such a gracious woman, her reward will be great!
• Once again I am reminded this world is not our home.
• Patriots vs Eagles
• Can anyone stop Mr. Brady?
• I hope winter is over in Florida.
• I need to escape to the Beach for a day! Anyone Interested in joining me?
• Something to Chew on; Five percent of the people think; ten percent, think they think; and eighty-five percent would rather die than think." ~ Thomas Edison

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at Union Park Christian Church in Orlando this morning on the subject of the Authority of God's Word.
• Our culture needs to understand there is no such thing as YOUR truth or MY truth, only THE truth!
• It does make a difference what you believe. 
• I think preaching should have two main purposes; to comfort the afflicted, and afflict the comfortable!
• Looking forward to teaching at Kissimmee Christian Church and Fairway Christian Church this week, both opportunities energize me.
• Finished up the book, A Life Beyond Amazing by David Jeremiah this weekend. Great and practical illustrations for my preacher friends. You should pick up a copy.
• Next book on my 2018 Reading List; Soul Keeping, Caring for the most important part of you by John Ortberg.
• Cold again - YIKES! I thought this was Florida.
• Jaguars? Jaguars!! 
• White Chocolate Oreos are gone from the grocery store shelves! Wait, I see it is girl scout cookie season again - happiness returns!
• Two words; Thin Mints
• Easter falls on April 1st this year, just wondering if it is appropriate to have April Fool's pranks on Resurrection Sunday. What kind of pranks would you pull on that day?
• On a cold day like today, Panera Soup rocks!
• Something to Chew on; Prayer can be compassionate, but compassion requires more than prayer ~ David Jeremiah