July 4, 2023–Battle-Ready

July 4, 2023–Battle-Ready

Lately, it has become more and more apparent to me that we are in a spiritual battle, and I was reminded of God’s faithfulness to His people almost 3,500 years ago. Under the leadership of Moses, God had enabled the Israelites to endure many hardships during their 40...
June 27, 2023 – A Renewed Mind

June 27, 2023 – A Renewed Mind

Life has a way of throwing curve balls at us. What I have found is that our response to what happens to us is as important, if not more so, than the actual trials we face. Because we know that God’s presence and power are with us, it makes total sense that we can...
June 6, 2023 – Be Ready

June 6, 2023 – Be Ready

We talked last time about deception, especially in the context of Jesus’ return. Jesus also urges us to “be ready” and to “keep watch” for His return. The concept of being ready also has ties to outdoor sports as well as team sports. The player on the field of a...
May 30, 2023 – Do Not Be Deceived

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

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...
April 25, 2023 – War Footing

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...
September 13, 2022 – Skunked!

September 13, 2022 – Skunked!

Russell Thornberry, the Executive Editor of Buckmaster Magazine, has many years’ experience as a professional guide and outfitter. One of his favorite fishing memories was about a time when he got skunked… literally.  One summer Russell was guiding two fly fishermen...