So, how many parents do you teach bowlines, etc. to? Bob Simons For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jer. 29:11 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Edward Christiansen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, March 04, 2002 8:42 PM Subject: Re: [RR] What would you do?
> Strange, it wasn't hypothetical to me :-( One can only be held > accountable for one's own actions. As the TB commander it is your > duty to make sure the boy passes his requirements in trailblazers > honestly. If we are not honest in our own dealings, we cease to > be effective Christians. do not let fear of anyone dissuade you > from standing by your decisions. The boy passes when you say he > has. do not let this become a grudge, but simply be firm in your > assertion that the requirements be met. Make sure everyone knows > that if he can't demonstrate it at rangers, it isn't done. Don't > be afraid to ask the parents to show their knowledge if they sign > off. You can imagine what happened when I asked a parent to show > me a bowline when he signed that his kid had done it. The Muslims > don't know jihad until they see a parent like that. Through it all > be honest, kind, caring, true, and firm. When it came to a head for > me I was very forthcoming about all the dishonesty around me and > stated that if dishonesty was the order of the day, I would be > finding another church and outpost, and the pastor would know > precisely why. After some "words" the darkness was dispelled by > a light that would not cower before it and the entire outpost > was strengthened. > > Be true, honest, and courageous. Jesus was. > > Ed Christiansen > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > > The Pioneer is moving up to Trailblazers soon. He is wearing 15 merits on > > his chest, including Bible, Physical Fitness, Citizenship, etc. His Pioneer > > Commander Daddy says "He's just a couple of months from earning his GMA". > > But... > > > > You _know_ the requirements for many merits have been superficially adhered > > to at best. > > > > You _know_ that Mama and Daddy have been lenient in signing things off. > > > > You are _not_ the Senior Commander. > > > > You _are_ the Trailblazer commander. > > > > What do you do, if anything? > > > > Of course, this is PURELY a hypothetical situation! <G> > > _______ > > Let the Golden Rule be your daily rule. > > > > Please pray for your list sponsor: http://eBible.org/mpj/ > > > > To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe rangernet" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > or visit http://rangernet.org/subscribe.htm > > http://rangernet.org > _______ > Let the Golden Rule be your daily rule. > > Please pray for your list sponsor: http://eBible.org/mpj/ > > To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe rangernet" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > or visit http://rangernet.org/subscribe.htm > http://rangernet.org > _______ Let the Golden Rule be your daily rule. Please pray for your list sponsor: http://eBible.org/mpj/ To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe rangernet" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://rangernet.org/subscribe.htm http://rangernet.org
