Entries in Training (6)
What's In A Name?
Hey! I changed the look and name on this site? What gives? Like most significant, spiritual breakthroughs in my life, I got a thought while getting out of the shower. It boils down to this: I don't want to put an obstacle in the way of someone who might be touched or blessed by what we (I say "we" because your comments truly shape this site) write on this site. Anyone who spends any time here realizes that there is no, "We need to shoot missles at the devil!" nonsense, but why even give off the stink of it?
I've long since quit the notion that everything I write must draw upon some military parallel, so the name at the top of the page no longer matched the full content. Of course, this message is still in my heart and I'll still be advancing the military special operations parable whenever I sense the inspiration.
As far as the organization, The Special Forces Group, is concerned - we're still alive and well. If this is the first you're reading about it, click this link to check it out. You can still get here using, www.thespecialforcesgroup.com for the next 90 days or so, but as of now the official site URL is www.scottbane.com.
I'm blessed by the connection we share through this site. Peace.
Scott Bane
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SERE Part 2: Evasion
The SERE course includes a section on Evading the enemy. Students are taught how to leverage even limited strength in hand-to-hand combat, and students learn how to be extracted from rough terrain by helicopter. Did you realize that the New Testament contains specific orders about evading our spiritual enemy? “Fleeing” is among our spiritual responsibilities but just like “survival training,” we go almost totally unequipped. When was the last time you heard a message that taught you how to run for your life?
SERE Part 1: Survival Training
I’ve recently been reading about the experiences of POWs. One helicopter pilot, a member of the Army’s Special Operations Air Regiment, gave his SERE training the credit for his survival as a POW, in the early ‘90s. All the stories are so gut wrenching and intense that people like me with “ordinary” problems can’t even truly relate. For that reason, I’ve been very hesitant to write anything that draws parallels between what they went through and what I go through. The plain truth is, we are worlds and worlds a part. As I’ve read, however, verses continue to spring to mind, and I’m developing a perspective that I do believe can be fruitful for our spiritual lives...
Surf Torture
Have you ever felt like you’ve been put through some sort of “torture?” Something that, on the surface, had no relevance to your future and your direction? Have you found yourself asking, “What is going on?” or “Why is this happening?” We cannot forget that it is the Lord who tests and refines our faith, not our enemy. We’ve all faced a measure of “torture,” I’m sure. I’m also sure that much of it may have been intended for your destruction and may have its source with your enemy – but where is God? Why does He allow it? If He has plans to bless you and benefit you, why is He allowing you to suffer so deeply? I think the testing of our faith depends heavily upon God the Redeemer. He can take the things that were meant for our destruction and use them to turn us into such a capable and durable servant of His purpose.
Behind Enemy Lines (Part 2)
We can’t figure God out, friends. We’ve got to desperately reject living as though we do have Him figured out. Sure, we know that His plans are for good and not evil. We know that He loves us and that His desire is that none should perish – but we don’t have God figured out. I know you must have comments on this subject. This is the mystery that He’s intentionally made a part of all human existence. Ecclesiastes 3:11 says that God has placed, “eternity” in our hearts. I’d like to hear your take on all this… don’t worry about trying to sound deep or “spiritual.” Just open up the “eternity” in your heart and let’s see what pours out.