Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• I preached at First Christian Church of Arcadia this morning, yep the covid bug caught up with their minister. 
• Sermon prep on Saturday evening is not fun.
• The drive to Arcadia was pleasant as I listened to a Rich Mullins CD for most of the trip. Yes, I did say CD.  Don't laugh at me!
• Great to have the kids home this weekend.
• How can this be the last weekend in June? The year is half over.
• Does anyone know how to fold a fitted sheet?
• I miss football so much that I watched the College National Championship rerun last night. Breaking news the Bulldogs won the game again!
• Something to Chew on; don't dwell on what went wrong. Instead, focus on what to do next. Spend your energies forward toward finding the answer. ~ Denis Waitley

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• I worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning. 
• Jim's message on Biblical manhood was spot on.
• I want to encourage you to reread Job 29 and seek to have the kind of influence Job had on his family and his community.
• It is time for men to return to their biblical mandate of leading their families and being men of character in the workplace!
• If we follow the mandate, the world will notice!
• We sang one of my favorite songs today, "The Goodness of God" I now have 25 top 10 worship songs!
• My job allows me to see generosity in action, often in unexpected ways.
• It is not the bank account, it is the faith account that makes the difference.
• There is nothing better than having my children visit, good times!
• When $50 of gas does not register 3/4 of a tank of gas you have to ask yourself, "Is this trip essential?" 
• Represented JUFL to a church in Lakeland Thursday evening. How can it take 2 hours to travel 50 miles? I-4 is becoming a giant parking lot.
• Once again I was energized by practicing the gift of pastoral care this past week.
• Lori will be home in 600 hours!
• Something to Chew on; Focus on doing the right things instead of a bunch of things. ~ Mike Krieger

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Pathways Christian Church this morning in Port Richey.
• The message focused on God's providential plan in our lives
• Key thought #1; Giving our lives to God is the supreme act of faith and trust.
• Key thought #2; It is in surrender we find our joy in being a part of God's unfolding plan. 
• Last week's life group's lesson focused on seeking God and his glory in spite of difficult circumstances. A lesson we could all use.
• Speaking of difficult circumstances, the price of gas is ridiculous.
• The new grandson is here! Time to Celebrate!
• Another Gresham book has grabbed my attention. 
• Phone calls are a poor substitute for face-to-face conversation.
• I begin training on some new software this week, Don't they realize you cannot teach an old dog new tricks! WOOF!
• Only 75 more days until the Collge Football Season.
• Oreo Blizzards make life so good.
• Something to Chew on; Smart people focus on the right things. ~ Jensen Huang

Sunday Night Reflecations

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at River Run Christian Church this morning.
• Arron had a great message from Matthew 16.
• River Run is going through a ministry change as the senior minister Dan is retiring and Arron is taking over the leadership responsibilities. More churches need to plan a ministry transition as their lead ministers face retirement.
• Our Life Group started a new study this week, Red Sea Rules. I am looking forward to seeing what God reveals to us through this study.
• It is good to be home this week. I spent the better part of the month of May traveling. I lived out of a suitcase for twenty of the last twenty-five days!
• Miss Savannah is going to church camp this week, it seemed like yesterday I was holding her in my arms and giving her back to her mother when I smelled a dirty diaper!
• We are still waiting for the Michigan grandbaby to be born!
• There are some movies you have to see in the theater, Maverick is such a movie.
• JUFL is in silent mode this month as so many are on vacation.
• Lily is missing Lori this week and so and I, just in case you are wondering Chihuahuas are NOT very good conversationalists! 
• Something to Chew on; My word of the year has been Focus, to see what focus looks like read the account of the Biblical Hero Caleb today found in Joshua 14. I hope this is said of me when I turn 85!
  
  
  
  

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Alliance Bible Fellowship this morning in Boone NC.
• A wonderful message from the life of the Biblical hero Caleb.
• Question; Are you living a life Fully devoted to Christ or Mostly devoted to Christ. There is a difference.
• I am broken-hearted by the events in Texas this week. The world truly needs Jesus.
• I cannot imagine the pain these parents feel tonight. 
• No child should ever have to climb out of their classroom window to find safety.
• Spending the weekend with my friends Marvin and Debbie in their home in NC. This is a wonderful place to relax, unplug, and be refreshed.
• Looking forward to returning sometime! 
• I am waiting for a special phone call from Lori, hopefully, it will be this week, yes a new baby is on the way!
• Miss Savannah made the all-A honor roll, congratulations young lady, Papa is so proud of you!
• The first week of Senior Saints in the Smokies is over, two more weeks to go!
• We are less than 100 days until the college football season begins!
• Something to Chew on; It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light. ~ Aristotle Onassis 

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Jim did a great job preaching from Proverbs 17:22, tying the message into the importance of mental health.
• I have to agree with him, it is an UNPLEASANT Road!
• I had the opportunity to worship with my daughter this morning. I count that as a blessing as I know some parents do not have that opportunity.
• I love to hear her singing praises to our Heavenly Father.
• A piece of my heart is in Michigan tonight!
• Congratulations Brady and Kayla, it was nice to be a part of your spectacle day.
• Spending the next 10 days in Tennessee at Johnson University with the Senior Saints in the Smokies Event.
• 10 days is a long time to live out of a suitcase.
• I hate going through the scanner at the Airport. Empty your pockets... Take off your shoes... Take off your belt... Take off your watch... Seriously!
• So thankful I have such a good house/dog sitter, Jackie, you are the best!
• $65 to fill up the car - insane!
• News from Michigan, the baby countdown has begun.
• You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. ~ Mark Twain

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• Wrapping up my vacation in Flint Michigan today. Heading back home tomorrow.
• Great visiting Lori's family, so good to spend time with her family.
• Attended my first all men's baby shower last evening. Unlike a ladies' baby shower, ours was held at a sports bar. Good Times!
• Another cold front is headed to Michigan Wednesday, I am getting out of town just in time!
• However, I must say, making s'mores around the campfire on a cool Michigan night is great.
• Here is a Fun Fact we are 192 days away from Thanksgiving, 223 days away from Christmas, and wait for it... 103 days until the college football season kicks off.
• Congratulations to my friend/supervisor/boss Richard, he received his final college Degree this past weekend! That is Dr. Richard from now on!
• Network TV canceled 22 shows this week, thanks to streaming, I did not recognize 80% of the shows canceled.
• I got to hang out with my good friends Bill and Holy for a few hours last week, so good to reconnect!  Luke, it was good to see you as well, Hey Brenna where were you?
• I am scoring a 3 or 4 on wordle each day, I have scored a 2 one time! Who knew there were so many five-letter words?
• Something to Chew on; Over the last few weeks, I have received news regarding several of my friends who are dealing with cancer. Here is a reminder for each of us to focus on as we walk the cancer path; Cancer is so limited, it cannot corrode faith, shatter hope, kill friendships, cripple love, destroy peace, silence courage, or conquer the spirit. Know this, in the end, cancer will be defeated. Revelation 21:3-4