On Mon,8 Feb 1999 15:23:21 -0800(PST) Duane wrote:
>*Yes he does what we tell him...*are we telling him enough?
May I put on some skates?
I encuorage my boys to earn the GMA. I support them 100% and I hope they all earn it.
Something that I did not do as a young Ranger. I believe in giving honor where honor
is due, but too many times these young men are put on a Pedistal.
I hear many Commanders say to Rangers "The GMA is the ultimate award you can get in
Rangers." Hmmm, I thought the ultimate award in Rangers was a deep, personal
relationship with Christ.
These young men work hard to earn this award and deserve recogniton but I would hope
there is more meaning than just getting a shiny medal on their uniform. Is there any
new understanding of Life and Christ that can be applied? What about any insight or
guidance of God's calling on their life? What about humility?
Sadly,I have seen many of GMA'ers lifted so high that they fell very hard away from
Christ. Yes, I have seen many GMA'ers become oustanding Commanders and Christian men
and Praise the Lord for that, but I have also seen many nonGMA'ers do the same
including my best friend and my cousin, both Commanders in my outpost.
Don't get me wrong, I am not against the GMA. Like I said, I encourage each of my
boys to strive for the GMA and I have had a few earn it, but it is not the main focus.
I will never push any of them if it will comprimise their relationship with Christ.
Again, this is only my opinion and observations in my small chunk of earth on this
Planet, so season with a grain of salt if you like. Well, its getting pretty cold on
this ICE and I don't skate well...besides this CaliBoy would rather be in the warm
Sun! God Bless.
Geno Plares
O.P.#178 NCal/Nev.
San Jose, CA.
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