Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• I preached at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning on the subject of Prayer.
• Key topic #1, A Prayer Life is defined as making space for God.
• Key topic #2, When you set aside a time for prayer and a place to pray, your space becomes a holy place.
• When you preach two services nothing is more rewarding than an afternoon nap.
• This is the last week of JUFL; the last commencement is Friday. 
• CFBC/FCC/JUFL has been a special place for many students.
• I wish I could put my thoughts in writing regarding our closure, but my words would not do it justice. IYKYK
• Like most things in this life; we do not know what we will miss until it is gone.
• I do know I will miss watching new students arrive at the beginning of the Fall semester, so much optimism, and so many dreams!
• I will also miss our annual commencement programs as well, seeing all the proud parents reminds me of the thrill my parents had back in 1981
• We saw a wonderful movie this weekend, Unsung Hero is a great family movie. Don't miss it.
• The NFL draft was this weekend, it will not be long now!
• Something to Chew on; Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations ~ Anonymous 

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• I preached at Fort Caroline Christian Church in Jacksonville this morning.
• The message focused on the Mission of Jesus, seeking the lost. 
• Seeking the lost is our purpose as well.
• It was good to reconnect with so many friends at the church.
• When did 70 mph become a suggestion and not the law?
• This is the last week of instruction at JUFL, up next are finals and then Commencement!
• After commencement, there will be 44 graduating classes from CFBC/FCC/JUFL, as you can see the impact of our college will continue for a long time.
• Speaking of Impact, the Alexander Christian Foundation gave away over $19,000 in scholarships yesterday. I am so glad to be a part of this organization helping to make Christian Higher Education affordable. 
• We discovered this week that if you release 31 new songs the world will go crazy!
• Something to Chew on; The secret of your success is determined by your daily agenda. ~ John Maxwell.

 

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning. 
• Great time of worship and a powerful message from 1 Peter.
• I am thankful for the KCC staff.
• We said goodbye to Josiah this morning. In 2 short years, this young man has made a powerful impact on our young adult ministry.
• Our loss is northern Kentucky's gain!
• One of the unique things about worshipping at KCC is you never know who will visit, it was so good to see some friends from Palm Day today.
• The spring game is in the books, before you know it we will be watching games that count!
• April 15th, Taxes are due, I may have to break into my White Chocolate Oreo stash for comfort food.
• There are 19 days until commencement, and I will miss this time of the year at JUFL. It is always inspiring to see how proud families are of their graduates!
• Something to Chew on; All adventures, especially into new territory, are scary. ~ Sally Ride

Sanday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning. Jim preached a sermon titled, "It is not about you,"
• Great message reminding us where our focus should be today.
• Key thought from the message God gives us great freedom, but with that freedom comes responsibility.
• Yesterday was our Impact Banquet at Johnson University Florida. The overall message of the day, CFBC/FCC/JUFL is a special place!
• It was great to see several alumni participate in the program. 
• BTW, New Creation, thank you for doing your part in leading us in worship.
• Dirk and the College Choir and Choral Society did an excellent job with tunes from Broadway.
• The Impact Banquet was the next to last event at 1011 Bill Beck Blvd. All that is left is commencement.
• The NCAA Women's tournament is over, Sometimes your dreams do not come true. Remember every team in the tournament ended their season with a loss except one. 
• Something to Chew on; "May the Zeal Never Cease"

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day... 

• I preached at First Christian Church of Sun City Center this morning. It has been a long time since I had the privilege of preaching on Resurrection Sunday.
• The message focused on Mark 16:1-8.
• Verses 6 and 7 are the most powerful verses in the text! 
• He (Jesus) is not here! followed by the instructions given by the angel, "Go tell his disciples AND Peter!"
• Resurrection Sunday reminds us we all have a second chance!
• we closed out the service with a wonderful time of prayer by the elders of the church. 
• FCC is a good church and if you know anyone looking to serve in Florida, I highly recommend you give them a call. If you need more information regarding the church message me on FB.
• Normally church members treat me to lunch at a restaurant after I preach, but today we had a massive home-cooked meal. Delicious
• It was good to sit around the table with perfect strangers and discover we have so much in common. Good Times!
• Kissimmee Christian Church had a wonderful Good Friday worship Friday Evening thank you Tony, and the worship ministry. 
• No traffic on I-4 today, an Easter Miracle!
• Who had NC State in their bracket?
• 3 months down, time is zipping by this year.
• Something to Chew on; Life is divided into three terms: that which was, Which is, and which will be. Let us learn from the past to profit from the past, and from the present, to live better in the future. ~ William Wordsworth

Sunday Night Reflections

 A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning.
• Mike brought an excellent message on the importance of the Triumphant Entry.
• Listening to Mike reminded me how grateful I am to have had him as a professor at CFBC.
• As always, I learn something new when Mike preaches or teaches.
• This time he shared the importance of children in God's kingdom, Good Stuff.
• Great to see the baptismal waters stir once again.
• I have been invited to preach next Sunday at FCC Sun City Center, I always enjoy preaching, and being able to preach on Resurrection Sunday is a bonus.
• Question regarding March Madness, would you rather lose by 20 or lose in a last-second shot? 
• To me, the last-second shot is a killer! There is no way to respond, you just walk off the court and think what might have been!
• We are celebrating 2 years of marriage this week. Wow, time has gone by quickly.
• Something to Chew on;  There is no real ending. It is the place where you stop the story.  ~ Frank Herbert.
• I am so thankful the story of CFBC/FCC/JUFL is not stopping, it will continue as long as we continue to tell the Old, Old Story! May the Zeal never cease!

Sunday Night Reflections

A Few Thoughts from an Amazing Day...

• We worshiped at Kissimmee Christian Church this morning, Student Minister, Lance brought the message today.
• Lance did a wonderful job presenting the truth this morning. 
• We were able to see four baptisms today!
• Watching people come up from the baptistry never gets old! 
• Spring Break is over, it is time for the home stretch at JUFL. it will not be long now.
• This week I celebrated my 13th year at JUFL as Director of Advancement. Oh, the places I have been and the things I have seen in churches across Florida. 
• Here are some interesting stats regarding my life at JUFL; 4 years as a student, 7 years as an adjunct instructor, 3 years as a trustee, and 13 years as an employee.
• The Gators played valiantly today, but Auburn was just too much.
• Something to Chew on; Don't be sad because it is over, smile because it happened. ~ Dr. Suess