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This winter has lingered longer than I wanted. I’m glad March is just around the corner. While that month is unpredictable, most likely there will be more warmer days than miserable ones. And I’m here for it. What is also just around the corner is turkey season. No matter what the weather brings, that first week of April will get me back in the woods. This year, it seems I’ve been more excited about chasing those toms than I have been in the past. I’m actually excited to test my wits against theirs. I’ve hunted these birds for a few decades now and have gotten my fair share of gobblers. I’ve also missed too many to count. This is really what keeps all turkey hunters going back. It’s the competition.
If we always got our game, boredom would keep us home. But it’s the uncertainty of the outcome that keeps us going back. And I love that.
Over those years I have had to learn the art of talking turkey. I have tried to call these birds using just about every type of call. And while I prefer the diaphragm (mouth) call, it is probably the one I’m most insecure with. I really don’t think I’m very good at using it, but I do have success. I’m one of those guys who knows just enough to call in a few gobblers, but not enough to know every sound that I’m making. And I’m definitely not the person who would ever enter some calling competition. My fairly successful experiences are all I have to offer. But don’t expect me to be able to explain the intricacies of successful calling. You’ll not be convinced.
I think these same truths mark many Christians. It’s the truth about what we feel about our ability to describe God or explain the intricacies of Christianity. We live in a world that is not only full of skeptics but is also full of easily attained information. This means that anytime we talk about our faith, there will likely be someone who brings up something like the possibilities of the existence of the prehistoric, prior to the antediluvian period. Or describe the Trinity. Yeah, me too. What I am saying is this. Many times we remain quiet about our faith because we are afraid that questions will be asked for which we have no answers. The good news is this. While we may not be skilled theologians, we do have our own successful and wonderful experiences with God. And no one can debate them. Remember this. Experience always trumps information. While your friend may argue your views, they can only admire your experiences. So, don’t be afraid to share your faith. Just tell them what God has done for you. Your success will be more effective than your ability to call.
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Gary Miller
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Gary Miller has written Outdoor Truths articles for 21 years. He has also written five books which include compilations of his articles and a father/son devotional. He also speaks at wild-game dinners and men’s events for churches and associations. Stay updated on Outdoor Truths each week by subscribing at Outdoortruths.org
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