Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at Salt Springs Christian Church this morning.
• The message focused on the visit of the Magi from Matthew 2.
• Key Point this morning anytime you worship God you will go home a different way.
• I enjoy my time at SSCC, the people are so gracious!
• I met a lady today who made 46  fruitcakes this Christmas season and lived to tell about it!
• Driving through the Ocala National Forest is so relaxing.
• Our church's Christmas Eve service was very moving this year. It was just what I needed! Thank you, Jim and Tony!
• Christmas is over, White Chocolate Oreos are now gone, but I have an ample supply! #Hoardthecookies!
• I was able to spend Christmas with my kids and my mom, Good Times!
• 2021 is almost over, all year long I have focused on one word, Courage. Each week I have posted a "Courage" quote as a reminder of how important courage is in our daily lives. 52 posts, 52 quotes.
• Next week I will be looking for another word for the year!
• Something to Chew on; The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. ~ Martin Luther King Jr.  

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning. Jim's message focused on the authority of God's word.  
• It was good to be reminded of the unique structure and message of the Word of God. 
• The Bible truly is the Road Map for life!
• It has been great being able to attend KCC for the last few weeks. 
• All Christmas Gifts bought, now to relax the week before Christmas Day!
• I am looking forward to our family tradition on Christmas day - fresh-baked Cinnamon Rolls. Good Times.
• Thank you, Amazon, no searching for a parking spot at the Mall, no long lines at the cash register, and no crowded stores!
• The fall semester is in the books at JUFL, hard to believe the school year is half over. 
• After 14 years on the radio in Jacksonville, my uncle signed off for the last time Saturday morning, congratulations Captain Vic!
• I discover our local Publix had 12 boxes of White Chocolate Oreos. Let's just say they had 12 boxes! 
• The Miami Dolphins have won 6 games in a row. Wow!
• Great dinner with some really good friends Friday evening, the meal was good but the conversation was the best! Thank you, Dave and Linda.
• Here are a few of my favorite Christmas Things; Favorite Song, Joy to the World (Unspeakable Joy version), Favorite snack/treat homemade Party Crunch (Chex mix), Favorite Movie, It is a Wonderful Life. Favorite TV special, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Favorite Christmas activity, Candlelight Processional at Epcot. Favorite cookie, well, I think you know!
• Something to Chew on; The account of Christmas is a story of incredible courage - both Christ's courage and also that of ordinary men and women who took part in His story. ~ The Blog BRAVE, ordinary people, extraordinary stories.

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Jim preached from my favorite section of scripture regarding Christmas, Isaiah 9:6. 
• Great message on the mentoring relationship Christ has in our lives.
• I have heard and preached many Christmas messages, but I must say I have never heard a Christmas message with an illustration that included Scooby-Doo and the Justice League.
• I do miss preaching during the Christmas season.
• Christmas is a constant reminder God's timing is always perfect!
• I returned to Kissimmee Christian Church tonight to hear an outstanding concert, thank you Dirk, and your team for setting the stage for Christmas.
• JUFL hosted our annual Night of Noel program yesterday, it was so good to see so many good friends of the University.
• This is probably going to be a tough week for school teachers this week, hard for kids to focus with one week before Christmas break.
• Speaking of Christmas Break, this is finals week at JUFL. Hey students, now you are going to find out "will this information be on the test?" Probably!
• Early Birthday surprise today as my kids came over and surprised me with a visit. Good Times.
• Something to Chew on; Courage grows in consistent obedience, courage grows in Godly hope. ~ Christmas Courage, Matthew 2:13-23

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning. Jim preached a message on Overcoming Overwhelming Worry.
• A very practical message in light of all that is happening in our culture. 
• Key point #1, to today's message, we can take comfort knowing God is in control.
• Key point #2, the sin of worry can be overcome if we focus on seeking God's Kingdom!
• I know the worship songs are not for my benefit, but today's set was very inspiring. Thank you, Tony and Team!
• Our Life Group is getting together this Friday evening for the first time in ages. I am looking forward to being together again.
• Saturday was our family Christmas party in Jacksonville. It is always a wonderful time when our family gets together.
• Christmas Party Facts #1 Attendance included Mom, Bothers, Aunts and Uncles, Cousins, Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews, and a possible future Neice. 
• Christmas Party Facts #2 Food, Food, and more Food including Brisket and Chicken!
• I am blessed to be a part of a large family! I guess you could say we followed the command God gave to Noah, to go forth and multiply.
• I received an early birthday present this week, 4 boxes of White Fudge Oreos! What a Pleasant Surprise! 
• Even though I know what is going to happen in the movie "It is a Wonderful Life" I always smile at the end.
• Everyone needs a Clarence and a George Bailey in their life!
• And just like that, the College Football season is over! All we have left are the bowl games. 
• Now it is time to turn our attention to College Hoops and March Madness which is  3 1/2  months away. 
• Something to Chew on; When they say the courage of Peter and John and realized they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men has been with Jesus. ~ Acts 4:13

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Preached at River Run Christian Church in Melbourne this morning.
• The message focused on the opportunities we have to share the life-changing message of Salvation through Jesus Christ.
• Key point #1, we must see people as Jesus saw people.
• Key point #2, When it came to relationships, Jesus never saw obstacles, only opportunities.
• It was great to see so many good friends at church today.
• Several of my friends have had serious medical procedures this past week, I am so thankful God created us with the skills and abilities to restore our bodies back to health. 
• There were multiple road trips this Thanksgiving Weekend a total of 727 miles in 4 days. Thankfully I am used to being a Road Warrior!
• It has been a very difficult College Football season for this fan, but Saturday could not have ended any better. Wins, Overtimes, and Upsets, what a great day of college football.
• There are only 2 weeks of instruction left in this semester at JUFL. I am assuming the library will be crowded and the cafe will be empty this week. Good Luck Students! Finals are just around the corner!
• A friend sent me a picture of the snow in Michigan this weekend - Winter in Florida is so delightful!
• My oldest son and his wife moved into their new home this week, so proud of their accomplishment. Helping them move reminded me, moving is a young man's game. 
• I am no longer a young man!
• The radio station I listen to the most began twenty-four hours, 7 days a week of Christmas music through December 25th on Friday. I wonder if we will hear the dogs singing Jingle Bells this year?
• My daughter brought me a big pot of chili this weekend! Thank you, Bethany, you are a wonderful cook. BTW, the chocolate fudge pie was great as well.
• Great visit with my middle child and his wife on Saturday. Their house is ready for Christmas!
• You have got to visit Buc-ee's.
• Something to Chew on; If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try. ~ Seth Godin

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• I attended worship at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning. Jim's message focused on the subject of Unity.
• Great message focusing on the importance of unity as it relates to a healthy church.
• His explanation on the Spiritual Gifts was spot on! Thank you Jim for preaching the whole counsel of God.
• I know worship is not about me, but today's worship set was very moving; Thank you, Tony!
• This morning I had the opportunity to teach an Adult Bible School Class. It has been a while since I taught a class. The lesson focused on Revelation 19 and the Marriage Feast of the Lamb. 
• One of the key points of the text, In Genesis 2, God ordained the first marriage and in Revelation, God orchestrated the last marriage.
• As a discussion starter, I asked the class to tell about memorable wedding ceremonies they had attended. Time does not allow me to share, but we heard about a bride with a black eye,  an Elvis impersonator singing, and ministers knocking over candelabras. Needless to say, weddings can be memorable. 
• Well, if you told me my team would be coach-less by Thanksgiving, I would have never believed it. Looks like we are looking for a fresh start.
• When your adult children buy your lunch when they visit, you realize they are not kids any longer!
• Twenty-three students returned from ICOM today, looking forward to hearing their stories. Praying some of the students are called to mission work.
• I am at the age where Black Friday is no longer appealing! Contentment is a blessing!
• Something to Chew; Whatever course you decide upon there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to the end requires... COURAGE. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning. 
• Jim preached a message on God's gift to us - GRACE!
• Jim did a great job explaining the concepts of Grace and Works from the epistles of Ephesians and James. Well Done!
• Our Life Group is studying the life of the 12 disciples. It is fascinating to learn how this group of ordinary men turned the world upside down.
• While we are very familiar with the big 3 (Peter, James, and John) it is interesting to learn how the rest of the 12 took the gospel to the ends of the earth.
• Celebrated Savannah's birthday Saturday. I cannot believe she is 9 years old. Time is flying by!
• Attended a church picnic this weekend, it was so good to connect with so many good friends. I am truly blessed by the many people I call friends!
• Friends in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana shared pics with me today of the snow falling. And so it begins! Stay warm my friends.
• Speaking of cold tonight's low is 51, this is getting very close to my threshold of buying hot chocolate in the morning. 
• We have two van loads of college students attending the International Conference on Mission this week. Please pray for their safety as they travel to and from Richmond VA, and pray many of them will answer the call to consider mission work as a calling and a vocation. 
• In the small world department; I discovered a recent graduate from JUFL is serving with people I served in youth ministry with 37 years ago. 
• Sundown at 6:00 pm is not working for me!
• Thanksgiving break is almost here. Hey, teacher friends stay strong! 
• I am still puzzled by the ending of the latest Bond film.
• Something to Chew on; Courage is knowing what not to fear. ~ Plato