Hangin with the 'Hen' Crowd

As each day brings us closer to Spring, the chances increase of seeing a gobbler putting on a show for the ladies during the early morning hours. Have you been seeing any strutting toms around yet this year? I have seen a few, and there is one that I got a glimpse of Friday morning that I cannot help but write about. So here goes - there is one residence that I pass by each morning on the way to work where a flock of chickens are usually moving about in front of the house. On this particular morning, a quick glance in that direction signaled to me that something seemed out of place. I looked again and noticed that there was a lone tom turkey beginning to strut in the yard right up in the middle of the chickens. I have heard the expression "It's hard to soar like an eagle when you are surrounded by turkeys", but this scenario brought those expectations down to an even lower level! At any rate, he certainly looked out of place, as well as a bit confused by the reactions of the chickens to his presence amongst them.

1 Corinthians 15:33 (NASB)
"Do not be deceived: Bad company corrupts good morals."

Colossians 3:22-23 (NASB)
"Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve."