by Jim Grassi | May 30, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
Have you ever noticed how often we use deception in various sports? Whether we’re talking about hunting, fishing, football, or some other competitive sport, there’s always some degree of deception involved in playing that sport. With hunting, it’s camouflage, a blind,...
by Jim Grassi | May 23, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
“A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.” – Proverbs 29:11 Outdoorsmen are known to be passionate about their sport. Some individuals will spend more time, effort and resources trying to perfect the ballistics of their...
by Jim Grassi | May 16, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
Security is a big deal and a huge money maker in today’s economy. But home security systems, vehicle air bags, passwords, birth control pills, yearly physicals, savings accounts, and pension plans provide only temporary peace of mind. As Americans, we spend billions...
by Jim Grassi | May 9, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
As a young man Adrian Rodgers felt called to the ministry. From the onset he was a very dedicated and hardworking man of God. After a year and half of ministry in his first church, one of his men insisted that he take a break and go fishing with him. They packed up...
by Jim Grassi | May 2, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
Most people I know enjoy a nice hike in the woods or mountains. There’s something about trekking—getting away from all the noise, concrete, and things that distract us—that breathes life back into a man’s spirit. Hiking also provides some great applications for our...
by Jim Grassi | Apr 25, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
Veteran Barney Barnes, Promise Keepers National Ambassador for the Military and Prisons was a fine pilot and officer during the Vietnam War. He is an inspiration to me and many others. I love his stories from his prestigious military background including his comments...
by Jim Grassi | Apr 18, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
During daylight hours most fish will try to avoid light as they hide in shadows or dive to deeper depths. But in the evening many species find that light is a friendly invitation to finding an easy meal. The baitfish, insects and algae will concentrate around a...
by Jim Grassi | Apr 11, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
I have never liked tests. Whether in an academic setting, a medical evaluation, or a test of one’s courage while being stranded on a remote mountain lake, testing is rarely pleasant. But I must admit that testing is often necessary for building character. My hunting...
by Jim Grassi | Apr 4, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
Malachi was the last prophet in Old Testament times. Despite all that God had done for Israel and even after their return to their homeland after 70 years of exile, they had become indifferent toward God. Like Israel in Malachi’s day, we too can become indifferent...
by Jim Grassi | Mar 28, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
No one is ever going to be a “Perfect Parent.” However, there are some ways to be a successful parent—a parent whose child can make it in this world. Several years ago, Dr. Grassi received the following from a dear friend and national Christian counselor, Dr. Karen...
by Jim Grassi | Mar 21, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
Each year in Alaska, Iditarod, the annual long-distance sled dog race takes place in early March. The grueling course spans 938 miles from Anchorage to Nome. Mushers endure horrific arctic conditions of gale-force winds, white-out conditions, and subzero temperatures...
by Jim Grassi | Mar 14, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
Over the years, I have tried to bridge the gap between hunters and non-hunters. I appreciate that some regard hunting as barbaric and that it has no relevance in modern civilization. But the fact remains that over 20 million Americans still consider hunting a...
by Jim Grassi | Mar 7, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
Throughout our four decades of ministry, God has abundantly supplied the resources for our needs. Many faith-partners have been encouraged by the Holy Spirit to support the vision and goals God has put before us of reaching men for Christ. We marvel at the...
by Jim Grassi | Feb 28, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
Anyone who is even casually acquainted with professional football has no doubt witnessed all the ways teams celebrate a touchdown. Sometimes the entire offensive line performs a carefully choreographed routine around the player scoring the touchdown. The more...
by Jim Grassi | Feb 28, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
I don’t know that you could find anyone in the fishing industry more loved and appreciated than the late Uncle Homer Circle. Long before “professional sports fishermen” came to be, and at a time when this country needed uplifting, along came Florida’s Homer Circle. As...
by Jim Grassi | Feb 21, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
I try to stay away from large charter boat operations because of the crowded conditions. But occasionally, I will help guide a men’s group on one of these excursions. It never ceases to amaze me how one side of the boat will do better than the other. There can be...
by Jim Grassi | Feb 14, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
New Zealand is in the South Pacific about 1500 miles from Australia and is without a doubt the most beautiful and friendly country I have ever experienced. On my second excursion to New Zealand, I had the opportunity to hunt three beautiful trophies including the...
by Jim Grassi | Feb 7, 2023 | Weekly Devotional |
Many go through life without any consciousness of God’s presence and purposes in their life. But God wants to be totally involved in our lives and we won’t begin to experience the fulness of our relationship with Him until we acknowledge His presence and live...