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Seeking God’s Perspective on Life’s Journey
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May 30, 2023 – Do Not Be Deceived
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,...
May 23, 2023 – Out of Control
“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...
May 16, 2023 – The Lord is Our Security
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...
May 9, 2023 – Asking God for a Fish
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...
May 2, 2023 – Hiking Through Life
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...
April 25, 2023 – War Footing
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...
April 18, 2023 – Light Attracts
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...
April 11, 2023 – How Tests Help Us Grow
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...
April 4, 2023 – Marital Faithfulness
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...
March 28, 2023 – Tips for Parenting
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...
March 21, 2023 – The Iditarod
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...
March 14, 2023 – The Great Hunt
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...
March 7, 2023 – God Will Supply All Your Needs
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...
February 28, 2023 – True Confession
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...
February 28, 2023 – Fishing the Depths of God’s Word
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...