The Old Trail Boss

What kind of country will this be one hundred...maybe one hundred and fifty years from now?" Will people know where real freedom comes from? Good questions. Give a listen and let's see if any answers come out of our story and talk with Pastor Jack. Scripture Reference: Psalm 33:12 "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.

What is "Good enough?" And is anything "good enough" that you don't give it all your effort to? That's what a young Cowboy is about to find out in today's Trail Boss' Journal story. Listen while you consider that question, and then let's talk about it. Just among us friends. Scripture Reference: Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since...

"Live the dash, yes sir, absolutley." RW Hampton Do you remember the song that began "I grew up adreamin' of being a Cowboy"? Did ya'? Lot's of us did. Today's journal entry is of just such a man and how he lived that dream. And then an interview with a man who still lives that dream through his music and film work.  Scripture Reference: "Teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wis...

"Reading your bible without obeying it, is like studying a trail map and never saddling your horse." Have you ever had something that need to be done? Was the right thing to do. And you just didn't do it? Our story today is about hearing God's Word and word and puttingt our faith into action. Give a listen and let's answer the question together Are we merely hearing God's Word... or are we saddlin...

"The Sheriff Who Wouldn't Quit" Wind hums across the prairie. Saddle leather creaks. A coffee pot rattles on the grate. "This week on the Trail Boss Journal … I'm tellin' the tale of a man the years couldn't tame. Sheriff Gabe Whitacre — seventy years old, slowin' down but still meaner than trouble. When a bigtalkin' rancher lost six prize horses to a pack of outlaws, folks said Gabe was too old t...

You gotta walk that lonesome valley, you gotta walk it by yourself... Did ever have to walk a long lonely trail by yourself? We all have to sometime. Give a listen to todays story and then let's talk about those trails. Scripture Reference: Psalm 23:4

Trials aren't there to stop a man; just maybe, just possibly they're there to strengthen him...   Why do bad things happen to good people? Why would God allow this to happen?   Why are these kind of things always happening to me? Good questions that deserve and answer. Listen to today's journal entry and then let's consider one old Cowboy's response.   Scripture Reference: James 1:2-4; Romans 5: 3...

Have you ever been tempted? I mean really tempted. What did you do about it? Liten to todays   Journal entry about a Cowboy facing temptation that could… we   listen and let's talk. Scripture Reference: James 1: 12-15

I did learn this from this episode. The best thing a man can learn is: We weren't made to lead ourselves. We were made to follow the Shepherd. And life goes a whole lot smoother when we do.

Have you ever had so much dust in your eyes that you couldn't hardly see? Have tried drivin through a dust storm and you couldn't make out objects clearly. Well, shake the dust off your ears and give a listen to this week's journal entry and then let's talk. Scripture Reference:   John 10: 27-29

Have you ever been called "Prideful"? Has Pride ever gotten in the way of what could been a successful opportunity or relationships? Pride sometimes gets in our way. Where faith opens the way. Listen to today's entry in the Trail Bosses Journal and talk a spell. Scripture Reference: Psalm 46:1 "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."

Do you have the heart of a champion? Can you see yourself wearing a championship buckle? Well, hold on a minute. Let's listen to today's entry in the Trail Bosses Journal and talk a spell. Scripture Reference: Zachariah, 4:10. "Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin."

Have you ever experienced "Whispering Hope"? Would you know if you had? Good questions to talk about after you listen to this weeks Journal entry, "Easter In A Different Suit." Scripture Reference: 1 st Peter 1:3

What's the biggest parade you ever attended? Did you get caught up in the excitement of the crowd? Give a listen to the Trail Bosses' account of a different kind of parade. Wish we could have been there. Scripture Reference: Luke 19:28-40

"I reckon, you don't measure a man's heart by what he's got, You measure it by what he's willin' to turn loose of." The Old Trail Boss "And my God will meet your needs according to is riches in glory." Do you trust that he can and will? Give a listen to this week's journal entry and then let's ponder that together. Scripture Reference  Mark 12:43–44 (Trail Boss paraphrase): "She gave more than all...

Have you heard the saying, "All That Glitters is not gold?" Or are you familiar with the term fool's gold?" Let's explore those ideas after we listen to today's episode entitled, "Somewhere at the end of the Rainbow." Scripture reference Matthew 6:21

  Can a Cowboy be best friends with his horse? Well, who is your best friend? That's a good question that bears talking about. Listen to this week's episode, "A Gentle Hoss" and then let's talk. Scripture reference Proverbs 18:24  

What does a hero look like? What does love look like? There's of different opinions on that.   Bur listen to our story about 179 men who define hero and love in the way Jesus described in the Gospel of John. Scripture reference John 15:13   As you saddle up today ask, who needs my help?

Is there a lost calf, or sheep in your life? Maybe, just maybe you're the lost sheep. Well, hold on. Someone cares. Someone is looking for you to take you home safely. Listen to todays Jounal Entry, "Daisy", and let's share together. Scripture Reference: Luke 15: 3-7

What is your favorite story? Do you remember? Who is your favorite story teller. Let's listen to the story about a story teller and then we'll share. Scripture Reference; Matthew 16:34-35. All Jesus did that day was tell stories. A long story telling afternoon. His story telling fulfilled the prophecy: I will open my mouth and tell stories; I will bring out into the open tings hidden since the wor...

"Courage isn't the absence of fear, it's trusting God more than your fear." The Old Trail Boss So who is your giant? Or what is your giant? And what are you going to day about it? Good question. Let's listen to todays entry in the journal and then consider some options. Scripture Reference: 1 st Samuel 16

"The trail is long and every man has to choose his own sign-posts" - The Old Trail Boss "Religion is the biggest farce ever played on mankind." Do you think so?. My advice…think again. Or at least listen to today's   entry in the Trail Bosses Journal and let's reason together. Scripture: Thy word is a lamp unto my feet. Psalm 119:105

Hey! Did you hear the one about?.. Let me tell you about… Those are great opening lines for a joke or story that can make you laugh or put a smile on your face. I hope today's Journal entry does that for you. Give a listen and then let's share some thoughts. Scripture Reference: "A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones." Proverbs 17:22

"I've learned something on this trail:   God may start the fire, but a man's got to tend it. Faith don't stay bright on yesterday's fuel." The Old Trail Boss Have you ever felt your heart "warmed?" No? Do you know what that means? Hmmmm.! Well give to this week's Trail Boss Journal entry and then let's sit my the fire and talk about it.  

"I've come to understand what makes a good person isn't the trail, it's the way that he rides it." The Old Trail Boss   Why do bad things happen to "good" people? Good question. What do "good" people do when bad things happen? Listen to today's episode of the Trail Bosses Journal and we'll look together.   Scripture Reference: John 16:33 In this world you will have trouble. But take heart: I have...