Thoughts from October 7

Hi gang,
We got some good information for our quest to better our physical fitness this week. We've all got goals to shoot for now and practical ways to get there...if we act. Remember, there's some prizes out there for showing you are working your plan. You know, having a plan is important for many areas of our lives. I talked some this week about our being more diligent about regular devotions whether that occurs using our Adventure Trails books or by some others means. The key again is to have a plan. Plan your work then work your plan. Do you have a time each week you can devote specifically to your relationship with the Lord? I like to read the paper while I eat my Frosted Mini-wheats each morning. But, you know, the news ain't that great these days and I'm convinced I'll find better news in the pages of my Bible. That's a time I could make a change. Which brings me to the story Lt. Lutz told us this week. Shadrach, Mishshach, and Abednego had a very telling moment in their lives, a moment to stand in faith or to crumble. If you read the beginning of the book of Daniel, you find that these young men were faithful to God from the beginning and he in turn gave them knowledge and understanding. They were young men of action and planning and because of that, they were prepared when a test of faith came. It was neat to learn that Lt. Lutz actually came to know Jesus as his savour as Stockader some years ago and he shared that CSB Ministries’ mission is to win and develop children and youth to be leaders for Christ. That mission hasn't changed. I think you are in the right place. Did you know Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego weren't their original names? Tell me their original names and I'll have something for you at the next meeting.

Blessings,
Capt. Hayden