Shane-I think this is what I was trying to say in my reply to you but Duane said it
better! Thanks, Duane. I agree totally. Their is nothing that is mine, it is all
His.
And if I am serving Him, then it is ours.
Forever In His Service,
Mike Rogers
Duane Wheeler wrote:
> RR_Cmdr Illinois_OP#90 wrote:
>
> > Gentlemen, (and Ladies)
> >
> > I've been hanging around RangerNet for several months now, but I never took
> > the time to introduce myself. And given the nature of recent posts, I'm not
> > quite sure if now is a good time. But something inside me said to go ahead
> > and break some ice.
>
> *Thanks.. Welcome!
>
> I used to be 19... it was 1971 and my year to war.
>
> Judge the words of a "graybeard"..
>
> *Behind all technical methods of leadership there is always one
> implicit purpose, that of developing Morale. *more-al
>
> For High "morale"... is the index of effective leadership.
>
> No success is possible without it.
> No failure is final unless it destroys morale, since "Morale"
> is the emotional force that gives "drive" to group action.
>
> "Morale" is based on the belief of the leader- in the follower...
> in the follower- of the leader... of each in themselves, that with God's help..
> we will do our best for the common cause.
>
> Don't be confused with the "word" perfect outpost...
>
> *If the goal in a war is Victory... let it be "perfect victory"
> *If the goal is brotherly love-..... let it be "perfect love"
>
> *Vision in a leader... cut's through what is- to see what "could be"...
>
> So... what do you want for your boys?
>
> It's not important for me to know "what is" or what defilement we must
> triumph... My God is "more than enough.. and we are more than Conquers
> through Christ" *The blood of Christ covers it and was spilled for your boys
> and mine..
>
> Sin is a blindness that keeps us in the dark... Jesus came to bring light and
> liberate the captive caught in the bondage of sin.. and through him we are
> "perfected"
>
> *If I claim my noisey-wild-bunch of knotheads..with all the bumps and bondage
> they
> bring... sloppy uniforms, bad attitudes... and call them "Perfect"
>
> How far off the mark am I?
>
> Further... We have ONE Outpost!<G>
>
> My Outpost is YOUR outpost!
> One program..
> One Ministry...
> One Master Ranger..
> One brotherhood...
>
> *Your boys are MY concern..
>
> -=A=-
>
> >
> >
> > Now about our Outpost...
> > We are a small outpost (only 7 regulars) that is very unique. You see, the
> > area we operate in covers one of the most poverty stricken, drug saturated
> > areas of Southern Illinois. Most of our boys are ADD/ADHD and come from
> > broken, alcohol filled homes. In fact, the mother of my one trailblazer was
> > arrested about a month ago for manufacturing Methanphetamenes. Others among
> > the parents of our boys include repeat DUI(DWI) offenders, Sexual Offenders,
> > burglars, and junkies on every drug you can think of (and some you can't).
> > It paints quite a picture doesn't it? Since my Dad is the Lieutenant with
> > the Sheriffs Department here I sometimes get questions and requests for help
> > from our boys who have lost a parent due to arrest.
> >
> > I've been looking for one of those so-called "Perfect Outposts" for 14
> > years. If any of you know where I can find one please let me know. I'd like
> > to see what it is like in an outpost where all the boys are well-behaved,
> > earning advancements, and working in patrols. As for me, I praise the Lord
> > just because everyone is quiet during prayer and listening to my Bible Study
> > lesson. To those among you who do serve in the perfect outpost, I ask for
> > your prayers for those of us who do not.
> >
> > Sorry guys, I just realized that I'm on my soapbox again.
> >
> > I work with only two other commanders. But they are the greatest thing since
> > printed money. Those of you from Illinois may know Harley Lemmon and Jim
> > Dunnivan, two of the finest men I have every served with. Praise God for
> > them!
> > Well, I think I've said enough for now.
> >
> > In Christ Alone <><
> >
> > Shane
> >
> > Shane A. Reidelberger
> > Lieutenant Commander
> > Home Ph.# 618-336-5555
> > Illinois District
> > Outpost # 90
> > Percy Assembly of God
> > Stephen Duncan, Pastor
> > 103 N. 4th Street
> > Percy, IL 62272
> > Church Ph.# 618-497-8169
> >
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