The Old Trail Boss

What's a Longhorn? Do you mean like in a Longhorn Cow?! Yeah! That's good question…What is a Longhorn. Give a listen to the Old Trail Bosses journal and then let's find out together.   "I have no need of a bull from your stall     or of goats from your pens,   for every animal of the forest is mine,     and the cattle on a thousand hills." Psalm 50: 9-10

Boxing. What do you think? Toxic masculinity on display or sport? Give a listen to the Old Trail Bosses story and then let's talk. I will lift my eyes until the hills. Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. PS 23 1 Peter 5:8-10

SHOW NOTES: Which is your favorite season? Most people seem to like spring time the best. But there is something about fall that speaks to the soul.   Listen to the Old Trail Boss' thoughts on the season and let's talk.

Do you like adventure stories? Stories that stir your imagination? Then this week's podcast is for you. In a departure from our usual format, we are proud to preview a new series of podcasts that target youth and the young at heart. The series is entitled "The Adventures of Cowboy Bill and The Triple Cross Cowboys." Cowboy Bill will soon have his own podcast site. For now you can find more informa...

Is there an old song about the Bible you like? How about Sing them over agan to me, wonderful words of life. One my favorite gospel songs is I'm Using My Bible For A Road Map. Let's see what one Cowboy thinks about The Word Listen and we'll talk about it. Listen to this week's Journal entry entitled, "The Queen of Hearts". "The Lords' a good Trail Boss. He meets all my needs." Psalm 23:1

Have you heard the term, "Don't get above your raisin'"? How about. "A wise man knows his limitations"? Do you suppose Windy Bill in our story today every did. Give a listen and then let's talk.

Have you heard the one about..? Stop me if you've heard this one before. Well, even if we have we all enjoy a good shaggy dog story. Listen to   the story the old Old Trail Boss has to share and get ready to smile. "He will yet fill your mouth with laughter, and your lips with shouting." Job 8:21

What translation of the Bible do you use or prefer? The Kings James? The New King James? The NIV? The Living Bible? So many excellent options are out there. Which one do Cowboys prefer. Listen and we'll talk about it. Listen to this week's Journal entry entitled, "A Cowboy's 23 rd Psalm. "The Lords' a good Trail Boss. He meets all my needs." Psalm 23:1

What brand of coffee or soda do you drink? What brand of jeans do you wear? Whose brand do you wear? Did I get you with that last one? Listen to this week's Journal entry entitled, "The Tally book and we'll talk. "From now on, let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the brand marks of the Lord." Galatians 6:17   In the bible, being branded by God ix often used to describe a spiritual or...

Have you ever been on a blind date? All you knew was that he or she was the sister or brother of a friend of your friend. And they were lot's of fun and had a great personality. Well listen to todays story The Three Sister and let's talk about anticipation.    Hebrews 13:2  Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing...

What's your favorite sound? Have you ever thought about it? Is there a sound that particularly gets your attention or maybe brings back a fond memory? Listen to what the Old Trail Boss has to share and let's talk about it. "He who has ears to hear, let him hear!" Matthew 11:15

Heard any good stories lately? Here's one about story telling you might like And one to share. Give a listen to Mr. Sam and we'll talk about it.   The disciples came up and asked, "Why do you tell stories?"   He replied, "You've been given insight into God's kingdom. You know how it works. Not everybody has this gift, this insight; it hasn't been given to them. Whenever someone has a ready heart f...

Small is beautiful. Don't you agree? No? Well give a listen to this week's story, "Mighty Mike" And give a "little" (LOL) listen to some thoughts on the subject. "Four things on earth are small, yet they are extremely wise: Ants are creatures of little strength, yet they store up their food in the summer; hyraxes are creatures of little power, yet they make their home in the crags; locusts have no...

I wonder what kind of coffee Jesus and the apostles drank in the evening an they listened to Jesus teach and tell stories. Let's go ahead and grab our Bibles and see what the Bible has to say about that. After you listen to the story, of course. "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change." Ja...

  Have you ever known a windy old character? That was the name given to a tall tale in cowboy vernacular, a Windy.   Many times those tall tales are what we would call today little white lies.   Are they OK? Let's talk about that.  

Have you ever heard the old saying "Age is just a number, And mine is unlisted. Think that's true? Listen to today's story and some thoughts on "maturing" and we'll talk. Enjoy and be blessed.

"Have you ever heard a "Shaggy Dog" story? Don't know what that is. Well give a listen to this week's episode and you'll have an idea. And remember God has a sense of humor. We'll talk about that after the story.   Proverbs 17:22   A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Psalm 126:2   Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then...

"Gosh, I wish I hadn't said that." "I wish I could take that back." How many times have you said that after you spoke in haste, or in anger? Words can have such an impact depending on how we use them and what we say. Think about the words you speak and why you use them as you listen to today's story and reflect on the words of scripture shared.   Ephesians 4:29 "Do not let any unwholesome talk com...

"Have you ever wanted something so bad, that when you got it all you could do was stand there and smile?... or maybe ask, what was I thinking? Think about it as you listen to today's story and thoughts for the day. Scripture Reference: Matthew 7: 7-12   "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.    For everyone who asks receives; the one who...

"The land of the free, because of the brave." What a great and accurate saying. Are you free? Do you live in peace? Our story today ends with the way for you to get there. Give a listen. Scripture Reference: Psalm 33:12  Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD,     the people he chose for his inheritance. John 8:36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. Philippians 3:20 But our...

Did you ever have one of those kind of days? No not that kind. One like the day in our story today entitled, "Nothing Happened," Give a listen. Scripture Reference: Psalm 23 Philippians 4:11-13   I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.    I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret...

There is a Cowboy saying that tells us to Cowboy Up! I wonder when "Man up" disappeared. Or Has it? Give a listen to today's story and let's rethink that. Scripture Reference: Genesis 1:26-27

Hey! Have you got a minute? Are you sure? It may be later than you think. Give a listen to today's story and think again. Scripture Reference: Luke 12:19-21 19  And I will say to  [a] myself, "You have many goods stored up for many years to come; relax, eat, drink, and enjoy yourself!"'  20  But God said to him, 'You fool! This very night  [b] your soul is demanded of you; and as for all that you...

There is an old Cowboy saying that says, "Only a fool argues with a skunk, a mule, or a campy cook." Really? Give a listen to today's story and you decide. Scripture Reference: Galatians 5:9 "Alas, it takes only a little leaven to affect the whole lump!"

Do you regularly thank a soldier for their service? When you see one, remember the fact you have the freedoms you do because of their service and the sacrifice of so many. Today's story gives us something to think about in that regard. Give a listen. Scripture Reference: John 15:13 "There is no greater love than this, that a man would lay down his life for his friends."