Bible Study Verse
I Corinthians 6:18
Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a man commits are outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body. (NIV)

Thoughts
Flee, get out of there! Run! My wife hollered at me as the hornets swarmed up out of the ground. We were out on a ride, enjoying the beautiful fall colors on a back country trail when her horse stepped too close to a nest of hornets. I was behind and even though I saw them beginning to swarm I was unable to get Tuni to move as fast as I would like. We had a rodeo for a few moments but I managed to hang on for the 8 seconds and finally got away, unscathed, and neither of us stung. (Byron FS)

Action Point
Sin, like hornets can swarm up suddenly and overwhelm us. It is surprising how quickly desire can turn to sin. Jesus knows that and tells us “Flee,” “Run,” “Don’t Tarry,” but get away from there as quickly as you can. When the desire strikes, stop, voice a short quick prayer, and ask Him to intervene. “Dear Lord, I need help right now, I am too weak to stand up to the Devil. I ask you to stand between me and him and drive these thoughts from my mind.” It is amazing how this will help you flee the situation and move on to something more productive.

Sportsmen’s Tip of the Day
We love to ride in the fall, but have to stay on guard in our country for ground hornets, also called meat bees. They have a nasty temperament this time of year. Carry a small bottle of ammonia in your first aid kit. This works very well on stings to relieve the pain. If you are allergic to bee stings, be sure you have your sting kit along and be sure it’s not outdated

Bible Study Verse
Nehemiah 4:20
Wherever you hear the sound of the trumpet, join us there. Our God will fight for us! (NIV)

Thoughts
This verse reminds me: I don’t have to fight my spiritual battles alone; I am to listen for the battle call; join my fellow soldiers for Christ; and that God, Himself, will fight for me!

As I think about what Veterans Day means to all of us, I recognize that I have not had to fight for the freedoms that I enjoy in this country. Each of us has had a family member or friend who has fought or died, or is fighting for our freedoms. Wherever the trumpet calls, the fighting men and women of this country will gather to fight freedom’s battles for us–to protect us from those who would take away our freedom. While listening to the radio today, I heard a song by a group named Avalon, entitled, “For Freedom.” One of the verses tells of thunder in the valley, artillery, and a soldier being wounded. As he dies, he reminds us that, if it is for freedom that he has fought, it is for freedom that he has said, “Goodbye.” As I type this, just as my eyes filled with tears while listening to the song, they are filled with tears now as I think of what these brave warriors have done for us, what they have done for me. All I can say is,
“THANK YOU, AMERICAN SOLDIERS! I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE LOVED AND APPRECIATED!” (CS)

Action Point
When you see someone in the uniform of this country, stop and thank him or her for what they are doing for us. This would also include police and fire fighters. Tell them that they are important, and that you pray for them daily. Then, pray.

Bible Study Verse
Ezekiel 3:17
Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from Me.” (NIV)

Thoughts
While I was sitting at a watering hole a while back, I heard rustling in the bushes on the other side of the water. Moments later, a very nice buck poked his head out from the trees and looked around. Slowly, he emerged from the trees, extremely cautious about every move. Eventually, he came down to the water to drink and ended up a mere fifteen yards from me. (Of course I was hunting elk). The entire time I watched him from my blind, he appeared very alert and on edge. After several minutes, a much older buck stepped out from the same area in the trees and came down to water. The first buck then seemed somewhat more relaxed, but very submissive to the older buck and still keeping watch while they drank. (BM)

Action Point
A watchman in Ezekiel’s time would stand guard on the wall of the city and warn of impending danger. God called Ezekiel to be a watchman for God’s people and to warn them of God’s coming judgment. As Ezekiel was a watchman for the Jews and this younger buck was a watchman for the older buck, so should we be watchmen for God’s children. Sometimes I find myself witnessing to others, spreading the great news about God’s salvation, but omitting the ugly side of sin and death. This verse helps to serve as a reminder that, in addition to sharing the greatness of God’s salvation, we may also need to warn others of the consequences of denying what He offers to us.

Bible Study Verse
John 10:27
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: . . . . (KJV)

Thoughts
We live and we learn.
I know much more now about training dogs than I did twenty-five years ago when I first began. Then, I had just bought two grown English setters from a gentleman battling cancer. The best information that I could find out from his wife was that the dogs were trained. I was about to learn the hard way that the word trained has many different meanings. The day after buying the dogs, I took them to the field and released them. The brown ticked setter dove straight under the truck, while the solid white setter took off like his tail was on fire. I blew the whistle and neither dog came, from under the truck nor from the end of the field. I called them by name and then added a few names of my own choosing! I was able to drag the brown ticked setter out from under the truck fairly easily; but it took two hours plus to catch the white setter. I should have worked them with my check cord to get them used to me and my voice. I meet people everyday who don’t recognize the voice of the Lord. (JoeyH)

Action Point
How do we hear the voice of God? I believe that we hear the Lord through the study of His word, through prayer, the counsel of Godly people and teaching of the word at church. A cool morning in the woods, a beautiful sunset, or the crashing of waves on the sea shore certainly prepares our hearts and minds to hear from God. We must be both intentional and unintentional hearers. Sometimes, we just need to be still and listen for His voice. The Lord is ready to speak to you today. Are you ready to listen?

Sportsmen’s Tip of the Day
Naming the family dog can be fun with the kids, but naming your hunting pup is important. Use a short name that is distinct. In the field while hunting with other dogs, your pup’s name should be easy to shout and distinguish. Most dog trainers use a short name like Buck, Pete or Jack. Use his name often as you pet him and train him. Make hearing his name a good time in his life, not just a “here-comes-the-judge” moment. This tip will make your day in the field much more enjoyable and productive.

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