I sat listening to a group of men talking this past evening about how to reach men in our city. One of the key issues discussed was the desperate need for mentors. This is such a passionate area of my life for many reasons, one of which has been the amount of rejection I have … Continue reading Missing the Mark?
Being an Encouragement
Here is an absolute statement of truth One of the greatest acts that you can do for another person is to be an encouragement! People do not seem to realize that other people are just like them. We forget that the start of each day, each year, or whatever new beginning is about to take … Continue reading Being an Encouragement
Making the Most of It All
Making the Most of It All Isaiah 41 Know the Starting Point “I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.”Revelation 1:8 “Who hath wrought and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I the LORD, the first, … Continue reading Making the Most of It All
Do We Really Know?
I had several things that caused me to wake up last night. One of the biggest issues was being made aware of a spiritual battle that I was in and losing. In my dreams (and yes I am a big believer that God speaks through dreams) I became aware of how I was allowing spiritual … Continue reading Do We Really Know?
Enjoying God Encounters
This morning I got woke up by that "still small voice". God whispered in my ear a bit of vision and large portion of conviction. I thought it interesting that He revealed a vision to me and then the vision brought conviction to my soul. During this encounter I did not feel guilt but rather … Continue reading Enjoying God Encounters
When IT Happens I Want To Be There
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
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!
Pastor Jason Lane 