It is not the Indianapolis Colts winning another Super Bowl, nor is the discovery of something the world has never known that I want to experience first hand. I want to experience first hand the mighty hand of God moving and working in the lives of His people. I have been there and I want … Continue reading When IT Happens I Want To Be There
Author: revjblane
Dealing with Distractions
We all set goals and have to-do lists. Some of the times we achieve our goals and accomplish our to-do list but many times those things go unfinished. Why? Distractions. I will be honest I am the worst at being distracted and no I do not have A.D.D. Distractions are things that we allow to … Continue reading Dealing with Distractions
Do Not Lose Sight of the Best thing for Good Things
In my years of being a pastor I have seen many different types of people. It seems for every person I have met there is a different view on life. One of the things that interest me most is the view people hold on what matters most in life. I am interested in this because … Continue reading Do Not Lose Sight of the Best thing for Good Things
What I thought was my best attribute has become my weakest?
When I was in school one of my greatest abilities was being able to get good grades without much effort put into it. I made sure I was paying attention in class but I never really studied much. All throughout school I pretty much made all A's there were the occasional B's but overall I … Continue reading What I thought was my best attribute has become my weakest?
Offended? Yes, but still motivated!
I love the statement people make when they know they are about to say something offensive and want to excuse their soon to be made statement. I am sure you know, it goes like this, "No offense intended but..." Yesterday I had one of those moments when a misguided man uttered that dreaded phrase to … Continue reading Offended? Yes, but still motivated!
I Saw a Miracle–Iron can swim!
Let me just say that this past few days have been incredible. Sunday was incredibly wonderful as I was able to serve and worship my Savior, but the few days leading up to then was incredibly tough. Earlier that week I had promised to call a new visitor to my church so I could answer … Continue reading I Saw a Miracle–Iron can swim!
Different From
I can remember my English teacher in high school attempting to teach us proper grammar. He was particularly attentive to the proper use of prepositions. He would always want us to ask him for candy and such but you had to ask properly just exactly where the candy could be found. I would ask, "Mr. … Continue reading Different From
Whose Success is Important?
I have always wanted to be successful! In other words I like to win. I am constantly thinking how can I be a success, after all who likes to fail. The answer to that is a resounding, "no one". What I have discovered is that most people, and by most I mean just about everybody, … Continue reading Whose Success is Important?
A better way to say “NO”– a thought for parents
"Let's See If We Can Say Yes!" Raising children is not easy! I praise God for my parents. One of the hardest things about raising (I know grammatically it should be rearing but that sounds weird so I am going use raising.) children is the choice of what we allow them to do. Every … Continue reading A better way to say “NO”– a thought for parents
Doomed to Repeat or Blessed to Experience
Doomed to Repeat or Blessed to Experience.