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	WRITE 2 THE HEART Stories that are aimed "Write 2 the Heart" August 16, 2005 Cheryl Speir, Editor, moderator @ write2theheart.com ----------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to your latest issue of "Write 2 the Heart." You are receiving this newsletter because you requested a subscription or a friend generously forwarded their copy to you. ------------------------------------------------------------ A large Doberman is a far cry from a docile sheep; yet it was the relationship between Ron’s father and a Doberman that taught Ron all about what Jesus meant when He said, “My sheep hear my voice.” ------------------------------------------------------------ All new subscribers receive a free downloadable copy of the e-cookbook, “Write 2 the Heart of the Chocolate Lover.” To subscribe send a blank e-mail to: subscribe-me @ write2theheart.com ------------------------------------------------------------- Jeep, the War Dog By Ron Killen ------------------------------------------------------------ My Dad returned from WWII with a 110-pound Doberman that he had trained as a scout dog in the Marines. He and this dog were part of several invasion scouting parties in the Pacific. They were inseparable. They both had Purple Hearts and they both had been trained to fight the enemy and to survive. They were at war. The Marines allowed Dad to bring Jeep home (I love that name) because he had been detrained, taught not to do things that might endanger civilians. Nonetheless, Jeep still responded to many, many commands. Dad could tell him to grin and he would curl back his lips in a toothy imitation of a grin. Somehow, all those teeth never convinced me that grin was friendly. I once asked Dad how he was able to train (and subsequently un-train) his dog. His response was surprising. He said that when a trainer first got a new dog, they immediately became inseparable. They ate together, slept together, and worked together. However, they didn't work very closely with other trainers and other dogs. The idea was to let the dog become familiar with the trainer's voice; learn to recognize his voice and only his voice. I recall years later trying to get Jeep to do simple things like stay or sit; it was useless. However, my Dad could whisper a command from across the room and Jeep would immediately respond. It was as if he couldn't hear any commands unless they came from his master. Dad told me that if a Marine was injured and unable to restrain his dog, the medics would have to kill the dog before they could treat the wounded soldier. The commitment and dedication of the dogs was so strong that they would lay down their lives for their masters. Have you ever heard that before? It seems the Marines had read the tenth chapter of John. I know my sheep and my sheep know me - just as the Father knows me and I know the Father - and I lay down my life for the sheep. My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. Jeep and my Dad knew that their survival depended on following the right commands and staying close to each other. 3400 years ago God said through Moses, Oh, that their hearts would be inclined to fear me and keep all my commands always, so that it might go well with them and their children forever! (Deuteronomy 5:29) Jesus said, Listen to Me, all of you, and understand [what I say] (Mark 7:14 AMP). The Comforter (the Holy Ghost) will teach us all things, and bring all things the Master said to our remembrance. (John 14:26) However, we can't be taught unless, like Jeep, we listen to the Master. Be still, and know that He is God. Be still and listen to His voice. We are at war against an enemy just like Dad and Jeep. Jesus knew this and that's why He gives us peace: not the world's peace, but His peace. So, let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Be good ground and bring forth fruit. Listen only to our Master. He who hath ears to hear, let him hear! Ron Killen ron @ gospelines.com You are encouraged to write to the authors to let them know what you think of their story. Have a comment on today's story? Send it to: moderator@write2theheart.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- I’m a graduate of The Master's Call; a ministerial training program through Oakland Christian Church of Oakland Township, Michigan and I'm a Bishop in the United Christian Faith Ministries (Region 3). I teach and facilitate in two divorce recovery programs; and, last year, became a Chaplin through Healthcare Christian Fellowship International. I'm also a DaimlerChrysler retiree whose hobbies are computers, apologetics, and Star Trek (Yes, I'm a Trekkie). 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