New series of messages entitled "TEMPTATION ISLAND"

When I think about temptation and all it means these other words come to my mind: LURE, PROVOKE, ENTICE. In this new series of messages I want to share with you how to overcome temptation in our lives. Did you notice that I said, "OUR LIVES?" We all face temptation more than we want to admit.

We will look at the four facts about temptation, when we are tempted, and of course how we escape from temptation. You do not want to miss this opportunity to help yourself and help others by inviting them to come to Generations Church with you. (check out the website, it is updated www.generationslubbock.com)

The "I MUST" series is available on CD this weekend.

He loves you and believes in you and so do I!!
Pastor Ed

Fun at the park with my friends and church family

Last night was awesome. I got a chance to see people of different races, cultures, backgrounds, socio-economic strata, and lifestyles just hanging out and getting to know one another. Some were just talking. Some were throwing a football around. Some were playing washers. Some were playing volleyball. Some were playing with their dogs and others dogs. We live in world where it is so easy to become isolated and indifferent to those around us. Then when we are hurting and lonely we find it difficult to make connections.

Most of our so called "friends" that we put so much stock in their thoughts and opinions of us back when we were in High School and College are not even involved in our lives any more. Yet they influenced life changing decisions that we made at the time. It is my sincere hope that we can invest in "ONE ANOTHER."

If I may at this point just issue a challenge to all who would drop by and check out this blog. CHECK OUT THE 31 OCCURENCES OF THE PHRASE "one another" as found in the N. T.

As a very dear friend of mine told me recently food is for fuel and fellowship is for fun. At our all church fun in the park I hope you had some fun and got fueled up. If not there will be other opportunities.

Believing in YOU!

Ed

My first but definitely not the last . . .

Here I go into the world of blogging. I definitely want to be a voice and not an echo. I want to be encouraging but not watered down. I want to be truthful but not hurtful. I want to write with conviction but not with rejection in mind.

I just finished a series of messages at Generations Church (the wonderful church that I have the privilege of being the Lead Pastor) called "DISCOVERING YOUR GOD GIVEN I MUST." These thoughts were based on the seven words of Jesus, " I MUST BE ABOUT MY FATHER'S BUSINESS." Jesus had His "I MUST" at 12 (Luke 2:41-52) and He still had it at 30 (Luke 4:18). Notice the word I used was discovering and not here it is do this.

Not that I had a question about it but I know without a doubt my "I MUST" is what I am doing. Leading a great church that will become a force in the earth and influencing a generation to live lives of purity and purpose.

My sense of destiny and purpose on a personal level and on a corporate level are at new heights. I know this because of the anointing on my life as I proceed and lead. (just a thought here) That is where the anointing is at . . . where we proceed step by step and lead. It is not pie in the sky I will wait until it just falls out of heaven on me. Recently I have sensed the Lord using me at home and abroad in a powerful way.

Lets get in the flow and see the Lord use us as we function in our "I MUST." Don't forget the "I MUST" challenge.

LETS QUIT GOING TO CHURCH (being religious) AND LETS START BEING THE CHURCH.

I MUST,

Ed