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Stuck in the Round Pen
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tag:iccanlink.ning.com,2011-07-08:6284697:Comment:55014
2011-07-08T17:00:20.823Z
Jeff Hildebrandt
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<p><b><u>Stuck in the Round Pen</u></b></p>
<p> </p>
<p>For those who’ve never trained a horse, there’s something you should know.</p>
<p>It’s about what’s called the Round Pen. It’s where most horses go</p>
<p>to learn to follow signals thru a tender teaching touch.</p>
<p>But, horses in the round pen can only learn so much.</p>
<p>Pretty soon, a cowboy needs to let the pony out</p>
<p>so it can use what it’s been taught. Cause training’s all about</p>
<p>just getting ready for the ride and…</p>
<p><b><u>Stuck in the Round Pen</u></b></p>
<p> </p>
<p>For those who’ve never trained a horse, there’s something you should know.</p>
<p>It’s about what’s called the Round Pen. It’s where most horses go</p>
<p>to learn to follow signals thru a tender teaching touch.</p>
<p>But, horses in the round pen can only learn so much.</p>
<p>Pretty soon, a cowboy needs to let the pony out</p>
<p>so it can use what it’s been taught. Cause training’s all about</p>
<p>just getting ready for the ride and knowing what to do</p>
<p>when challenges and obstacles pop up in front of you.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Like ponies, we can study until the cows come home</p>
<p>in the safety of our round pen. But really, we should roam</p>
<p>outside our Bible study group, outside our churches walls</p>
<p>and use our training where it counts, in grocery stores or malls</p>
<p>or at the doctor’s office, or any other place</p>
<p>where we can show God’s saving love and talk about His Grace.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>But, I’m just like a fresh-broke colt that shivers at the thought</p>
<p>of leaving comfort zones behind. I’d really rather not</p>
<p>put my faith out on display where others criticize</p>
<p>so I seek incognito ways I can evangelize.</p>
<p>I can talk about the weather, TV shows and foreign aid.</p>
<p>I can argue over politics or the latest sports team trade.</p>
<p>But when it comes to life and death, I seek my comfort zone</p>
<p>cause there’s no confrontation in my round pen all alone.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>But God’s Word says to go and do. So, I must get a grip.</p>
<p>Security’s not the round pen, it’s in relationship.</p>
<p>The closer that I get to God, the more my faith increases</p>
<p>and when I leave my round pen, I won’t go to pieces.</p>
<p>I’ll walk and talk with confidence about my transformation</p>
<p>since I accepted Jesus Christ, the gateway to salvation.</p>
<p>I know that God is faithful and with him I’ll succeed</p>
<p>so let’s all leave the round pen with Jesus in the lead.</p>
<p> jeff hildebrandt© July 7, 2011</p>
<p> </p>
Enjoyed very much Jeff!!! God…
tag:iccanlink.ning.com,2011-02-04:6284697:Comment:2714
2011-02-04T04:28:01.000Z
Rocky Morris, Founding Director
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Enjoyed very much Jeff!!! God bless you brother!
Enjoyed very much Jeff!!! God bless you brother!
Thanks Jan. The poems come f…
tag:iccanlink.ning.com,2011-01-30:6284697:Comment:2014
2011-01-30T14:41:39.000Z
Jeff Hildebrandt
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<p>Thanks Jan. The poems come from God, I just write them down. I hope you'll remember to visit AllAboutGOD.com from time to time and let them know what you think about their website.</p>
<p>God Bless You.</p>
<p>JEff</p>
<p>Thanks Jan. The poems come from God, I just write them down. I hope you'll remember to visit AllAboutGOD.com from time to time and let them know what you think about their website.</p>
<p>God Bless You.</p>
<p>JEff</p>
Your poems really blessed me!…
tag:iccanlink.ning.com,2011-01-30:6284697:Comment:1999
2011-01-30T05:09:00.000Z
Jan Harbuck, Network Manager
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<p>Your poems really blessed me! So honored to have you on ICCAN!!!</p>
<p>Your poems really blessed me! So honored to have you on ICCAN!!!</p>
Have you heard about the webs…
tag:iccanlink.ning.com,2011-01-27:6284697:Comment:1670
2011-01-27T23:15:47.000Z
Jeff Hildebrandt
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<p>Have you heard about the website, AllAboutGOD? Check this out:</p>
<p><b>From:</b> MeLissa Houdmann <a href="mailto:[mailto:MeLissa@allaboutGOD.com]">[mailto:MeLissa@allaboutGOD.com]</a> <br></br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, January 27, 2011 1:31 PM<br></br><b>To:</b> Jeff Hildebrandt</p>
<p>Hi Jeff, I published two of your poems today. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.allaboutreflections.org/truth-poem.htm">http://www.allaboutreflections.org/truth-poem.htm…</a></p>
<p></p>
<p>Have you heard about the website, AllAboutGOD? Check this out:</p>
<p><b>From:</b> MeLissa Houdmann <a href="mailto:[mailto:MeLissa@allaboutGOD.com]">[mailto:MeLissa@allaboutGOD.com]</a> <br/><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, January 27, 2011 1:31 PM<br/><b>To:</b> Jeff Hildebrandt</p>
<p>Hi Jeff, I published two of your poems today. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.allaboutreflections.org/truth-poem.htm">http://www.allaboutreflections.org/truth-poem.htm</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.allaboutreflections.org/salvation-poem.htm">http://www.allaboutreflections.org/salvation-poem.htm</a></p>
<p>Thanks and great writing!</p>
<p>In Christ, <i>MeLissa</i></p>
<p><a href="http://www.allaboutgod.com/">www.AllAboutGOD.com</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.allaboutgod.net/">www.AllAboutGOD.net</a></p>
I need to tell you that "Ridi…
tag:iccanlink.ning.com,2011-01-21:6284697:Comment:793
2011-01-21T16:08:34.000Z
Jeff Hildebrandt
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I need to tell you that "Ridin' for the Boss and the Brand" is more than just another book of Christian poetry and it's not a just book of Cowboy poetry. (I have one of those if you're interested) I thought I'd give you a taste of what the book is about by printing excerpts on this blog.<br></br><br></br><br></br>"My purpose is not to relate life in the saddle, but use life in the saddle as a way to relate what I consider eternal truths. I hope that explains why I wrote this book.<br></br><br></br>For the…
I need to tell you that "Ridin' for the Boss and the Brand" is more than just another book of Christian poetry and it's not a just book of Cowboy poetry. (I have one of those if you're interested) I thought I'd give you a taste of what the book is about by printing excerpts on this blog.<br/><br/><br/>"My purpose is not to relate life in the saddle, but use life in the saddle as a way to relate what I consider eternal truths. I hope that explains why I wrote this book.<br/><br/>For the record:<br/><br/>Like most folks who enjoy cowboy poetry, I don’t make my living in the saddle. But I can dream of cool nights under a big sky, campfires and camaraderie. I feel “cowboy.”<br/><br/>I am a Cowboy Poet<br/><br/>I am a cowboy poet. <br/>Well, not the “cowboy” part.<br/>I don’t spend days on horseback<br/>but there’s cowboy in my heart.<br/>I am a cowboy poet. <br/>I wear a wide brim hat<br/>just like those for-real cowboys do. <br/>I make dern sure of that.<br/>I am a cowboy poet. <br/>I use phrases like “Dern sure,”<br/>“All-you-all” and “Adios” <br/>to give my rhymes allure.<br/>I am a cowboy poet <br/>and I love the out of doors;<br/>The glistening mountain glaciers <br/>and verdant valley floors.<br/>I love the smell of fresh cut pine,<br/>the chill of mountain streams<br/>and the sound of saddle leather. <br/>I’m bustin’ at the seams<br/>with joy for all things cowboy <br/>except the cowboy way<br/>of walking round in high heeled boots <br/>for all the live long day.<br/>But, as a cowboy poet <br/>I have to play the part<br/>cause folks expect the image <br/>when there’s cowboy in your heart.<br/><br/>That’s sort of like a Christian; <br/>There is joy, but also pain<br/>when standing on God’s principles <br/>while those around complain<br/>that you’re just a soggy blanket; <br/>A fool and not real smart.<br/>But God applauds the sacrifice <br/>when there’s Jesus in your heart.<br/><br/>God has truly blessed me when it comes to Cowboy Poetry. In 2006, I did something that had never been done before; perform in mainland China. I was part of the Great American Cowboy Concert Tour that played on The Great Wall, in Beijing and in Shanghai.<br/><br/>Two years before that God opened the doors to New York’s Carnegie Hall. Only one other cowboy poet had ever performed there. What an honor!"<br/><br/><br/>Just so you know, I was asked to record an abridged version of the book and it is now available on CD. I'm keeping the cost low so you can order some for all your friends.
RIDIN FOR THE BRAND
When th…
tag:iccanlink.ning.com,2011-01-20:6284697:Comment:701
2011-01-20T19:10:53.000Z
Jeff Hildebrandt
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<p><b><u>RIDIN FOR THE BRAND</u></b></p>
<p> </p>
<p>When the boss says,</p>
<p>“There’s some fence to mend</p>
<p>and you all lend a hand”.</p>
<p>There’s never hesitation</p>
<p>cause you’re ridin’ for the brand. </p>
<p>If you have to move a herd of beef</p>
<p>much sooner than you’d planned</p>
<p>you saddle up and head out</p>
<p>cause you’re ridin’ for the brand.</p>
<p>There are certain obligations.</p>
<p>There is pride and loyalty</p>
<p>and you’ll always…</p>
<p><b><u>RIDIN FOR THE BRAND</u></b></p>
<p> </p>
<p>When the boss says,</p>
<p>“There’s some fence to mend</p>
<p>and you all lend a hand”.</p>
<p>There’s never hesitation</p>
<p>cause you’re ridin’ for the brand. </p>
<p>If you have to move a herd of beef</p>
<p>much sooner than you’d planned</p>
<p>you saddle up and head out</p>
<p>cause you’re ridin’ for the brand.</p>
<p>There are certain obligations.</p>
<p>There is pride and loyalty</p>
<p>and you’ll always lend a hand</p>
<p>because you’re in the family.</p>
<p>I think that it’s the same for those</p>
<p>who heed the Master’s call</p>
<p>and witness to the love God showed</p>
<p>through Jesus Christ for all.</p>
<p>The Lord said there is right and wrong</p>
<p>and you must take a stand.</p>
<p>He won’t accept the middle ground</p>
<p>when you’re ridin for His brand.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The branding iron that sears your heart</p>
<p>was fired by sacrifice.</p>
<p>God sent His Son to die for you</p>
<p>so take some good advice.</p>
<p>Count yourself as lucky</p>
<p>if you’re cut out from the herd</p>
<p>by the wrangler that is wisdom</p>
<p>on a horse that is the Word.</p>
<p>And know that what awaits you</p>
<p>is the glory that God planned</p>
<p>when he sends His Son to round up those</p>
<p>who’ve been riding for the brand.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Jeff Hildebrandt, copyright 2000</p>
I am a Christian Cowboy Poet.…
tag:iccanlink.ning.com,2011-01-20:6284697:Comment:700
2011-01-20T19:08:05.000Z
Jeff Hildebrandt
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I am a Christian Cowboy Poet. Ridin for the Boss and the Brand is my latest book of what I call, Poetry-with-a-Purpose. It's a message using my original poetry for emphasis. I also have produced an abridged version of this book on CD. It runs a lilttle more than an hour and is broken into 8 chapters. It is meant to encourage believers to do something with their faith. I have been blessed to speak at "Cowboy Church" services around the country as well as speak to groups in more traditional…
I am a Christian Cowboy Poet. Ridin for the Boss and the Brand is my latest book of what I call, Poetry-with-a-Purpose. It's a message using my original poetry for emphasis. I also have produced an abridged version of this book on CD. It runs a lilttle more than an hour and is broken into 8 chapters. It is meant to encourage believers to do something with their faith. I have been blessed to speak at "Cowboy Church" services around the country as well as speak to groups in more traditional churches. If you know of an opportunity where I can share my gift, please contact me.
tag:iccanlink.ning.com,2011-01-20:6284697:Comment:698
2011-01-20T19:04:07.000Z
Jeff Hildebrandt
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