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Category Archives: Scout Oath
Duty to God, but Closet Your Faith?
A new push by BSA to increase the visibility and value of “duty to God” (http://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2014/10/03/belief-in-god-scouting/) has inspired a lot of spirited discussion on various internet forums. One such discussion was titled; “Why is Duty to God such a weak program … Continue reading
Belief in God…
Scouting Magazine publishes many interesting articles throughout the year, and the accompanying blog “Bryan on Scouting” is equally interesting. Sometimes they cover issues that arise from controversial decisions or program elements. At the blog site they’ve published an article titled “About … Continue reading
Oath: “Do my best” (even in adversity)
The BSA Scout Oath begins with these words “On my honor, I will do my best”. Our honor is largely based on whether we are consistent in our actions and can be depended upon to keep our commitments. If I break … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Scout Oath, Scouting Ideals
Tagged Association of Baptists for Scouting, Christian Alternative to Scouting, Christian Alternatives to Boy Scouts, Christian Scouts, scout devotional, Scout Law, Scout Oath, Scouting Ideals, scoutmaster minute, Scoutmaster’s Minute
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Are You Ready for Natural Disasters?
The 1911 BSA Handbook states …The motto, “Be Prepared,” means that the scout is always in a state of readiness in mind and body to do his duty. To be prepared in mind, by having disciplined himself to be obedient, … Continue reading
Reaching the Modern-Day Fatherless
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 24 million children in America, one out of three children in America, now live in biological father-absent homes. Boys with missing dads grow up with many obstacles in their way — this isn’t to … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership, Scout Oath, Scouting Ideals
Tagged Alert Cadets, behavioral problems, Christian Service Brigade, family ministry, fatherhood, fatherless, fatherlessness, Fathers, federation of north american explorers, Men's Ministries, National Fatherhood Initiative, royal rangers, scout ideals, Scouting, Youth Group, youth groups, youth ministry, youth pastor, youth pastors
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Acting on our duty to God as Scouters
Ecclesiastes 3:1 “There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven.” Many have argued that at 103 years, Boy Scouts of America has lost its moral compass and has died (or is … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Scout Oath, Scouting Ideals
Tagged Association of Baptists for Scouting, Baptist, Boy Scout, Boy Scouts of America, calvinist cadet, Calvinist Cadet Corp, Christian Service Brigade, Faith Based Boys, GARBC, Home School Legal Defense Association, Homeschooling, royal rangers, Salvation, Scouting Ideals, Trail Life USA, Trailhead USA, Youth program
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Helping Other People at All Times, Even If…
…you don’t necessarily like them very much. As scouts and scouters, we recite a pledge of honor each time we repeat our Scout Oath or Scout Promise. Part of that promise is to help other people at all times. Sometimes … Continue reading
(Re)Discovering Your Duty to God
At scout meetings across the USA, youth and adults typically recite the Scout Oath (and Law) during the opening ceremony. It’s a reminder of a deeply held belief that, as scouts, we are continually committing ourselves to live out specific … Continue reading
The Bookend Ideals: Duty to God and A Scout is Reverent
When we consider the Ideals of Scouting (i.e,. Oath, Motto, Slogan, Outdoor Code and Scout Law) there are two connected concepts that serve to “hold it all together” — understanding and doing our duty to God and our commitment to … Continue reading
Reverence Requires Relationship
According to the 1911 BSA handbook, the scout law concludes with the following statement; “A scout is reverent. He is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties and respects the convictions of others in matters of custom … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Leadership, Scout Law, Scout Oath, Scouting Ideals
Tagged Boy Scouts of America, Reverence, Reverent, Scout Law, Scout Oath, Scout Promise, Scouting Ideals
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