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Weekly Devotion November 18 2024

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This Devotion was written by Sportsmen Devotional and posted with permission Bible Study Verse: Psalm 16:11 You make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever. (NASB)  Thoughts: When I was about 13, I witnessed one of the most amazing sights a duck hunter can see. It was preseason and I was scouting public land when I walked up on a small pond isolated by acres of wooded and rugged terrain. I was within 20 yards from a small pond when I stepped on a branch that crunched. I looked toward the direction of the pond to see hundreds of mallards collectively flying off. My plan was to hunt this small pond the during the upcoming season. When duck season opened, I was disappointed to learn that because of pressure from other duck hunters in the area, this was no longer a place where the mallards would call home. In fact, it was desolate every time I hunted it.  Action Point: In life, we face many disappointments. I hav
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Men of the Outdoors Breakfast Chat

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Men of the Outdoors will host a Breakfast Chat on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 8:30 AM at Marly’s restaurant. Various hunting seasons are open and the whitetail season is just around the corner, both would be good topics for discussion. You are welcome to share any outdoor story you have and are encouraged to bring pictures to share. Plan to eat breakfast at Marly’s.  
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Weekly Devotion November 11 2024

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This Devotion was written by Sportsmen Devotional and posted with permission Bible Study Verse : Proverbs 12:27 The lazy man does not roast his game, but the diligent man prizes his possessions. (NIV)  Thoughts: The big ten-point stepped quietly out of the woods and began to walk slowly down the field-line. With great caution, he tested the wind and kept his head moving as he watched the open field carefully. Finally, he was broadside, a muzzleloader sounded off, and my brother had his biggest buck to date.  Action Point: That big buck encounter didn't just happen. You see, I've left out some details in that story. I left out the hours we spent scouting and glassing that field. I didn't tell you about the time spent setting up a stand, clearing shooting lanes, trimming limbs, and figuring out prevailing wind directions. I didn't mention that we worked to figure out how to walk in to that stand so that we would remain undetected. The moral of this story is that it took
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Weekly Devotion November 4 2024

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  This Devotion was written by Sportsmen Devotional and posted with permission Bible Study Verse : Luke 22:31-32 "Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers." NIV. Psalms 51:9-10 Hide your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquity. Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. NIV.  Thoughts: More often than not, I learn the hard way. I have made many mistakes when it comes to hunting, especially whitetails. There are certain enclosed blinds on food plots that I love to sit for evening hunts. I used not to study the wind direction or weather forecasts for the timeframe of planned hunts. I can’t tell you how often my scent has meandered in the wrong direction. When my scent enters a bedding area, I will not see a deer, and deer will spook when it drifts across feeding areas. Even when the wind was right for th
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Weekly Devotion October 28 2024

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This Devotion was written by Sportsmen Devotional and posted with permission Bible Study Verse: Psalms 145:1-3 A psalm of praise. Of David. 1 I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. 2 Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. 3 Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. NIV  Thoughts: I love late afternoon whitetail hunts. I like to sit in a specific stunning hardwood area. Even if I do not get a deer, I am happy with everything that usually takes place. I watch the squirrels scurry about collecting acorns and prepping for approaching cold weather. I occasionally see hawks gliding high overhead and hear owls beckoning for nightfall. At dusk, there are always dozens of wood ducks darting in the timber to roost. As darkness falls when it’s clear and crisp, the Milky Way decorates the sparkly night sky, and if the moon is near full—wow, how awesome it is. I am genuinely thankful to the Crea
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Biblical Manhood Bible Study - Fall 2024 | Week Four: Peter

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Click Here for the Biblical Manhood Bible Study, Fall 2024—Week 4 Study Guide
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Weekly Devotion October 21 2024

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This Devotion was written by Sportsmen Devotional and posted with permission Bible Study Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:33 NIV “Do not be misled; Bad company corrupts good character.”  Thoughts: In my many decades of outdoor experiences, I have met numerous people who were just not enjoyable to be around. They had a way of making the whole experience anything but fun. When it’s your job though, to guide people like that, you don’t have any other options. You suck it up, do your job, be of good cheer, and try to make a positive impression on them.  Action Point: Now that I’m no longer guiding people, I get to choose who I go with, and when, and where. The above verse is so true. “Bad company corrupts good character.” We need to be very careful about who we go on outdoor experiences with. Make sure you know you can trust them in a dangerous situation, like in a blizzard, a severe rain storm, or if someone is critically injured, etc. The same goes for our every-day life. Be careful who you cho
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