Hi all
I agree with Geno 100%. You should put serving Jesus and award them on serving Jesus
more then earning the GMA. That should be our main focus for Boys.
God Bless
Josh
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TinPan
Frontiersmen
Abe Lincoln Chapter
Opost 7
On Tue, 9 Feb 1999 00:35:10 Eugene Plares wrote:
> 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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