I saw this quote by Andy Stanley on twitter yesterday. I never want to feel convicted alone (LOL) so I want you all to be convicted along with me! “The more conscious I am of what God has yet to do in me, the less critical I am of what He has yet to do […]
There were times as a coach that I returned home after practice, a game, recruiting or a road trip exhausted. It wasn’t until mid-way through my career that I realized I was cheating my wife and sons. We should never give our family “leftovers!” We should save the best portion of our energy, attitude and […]
Genesis 1:27 tells us that “In the beginning God made man in His image…” “Man has been making God in his image ever since.” (Batterson) “Then Jesus cried out, ‘When s man believes in me, he does not believe in me only, but in the One who sent me. When he looks at me, he […]
Don’t allow the “routine” to rule your life today. Instead, be thankful for the the things you seldom notice: 1. Clean water 2. Food 3. The clothes you are wearing 4. Your job (remember how excited you were the day you were offered your position?) 5. Your health 6. Freedom (to worship, to speak without […]
There is a stark difference between being confident and being boastful. Confidence is admired by most people, while boasting is detested by almost everyone. The book of Proverbs has much to say about boasting: “Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth.” (Proverbs 27:1) “Pride goes before […]
“If God forgives us we must forgive ourselves. Otherwise, it is almost like setting up ourselves as a higher tribunal than Him.” (C.S. Lewis) “…Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians […]
Responsibilities, time demands and even our personal lives become almost overwhelming at times… “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 1. […]
It’s always more fun and more meaningful to watch a team compete who gets along well, and seem to truly respect and care for one another. We recognize that it’s a true team when players enjoy seeing their teammates have success. This translates to our faith, as well. James McDonald once said, “The most powerful […]
Ten years in to my coaching career at the University of Kentucky and while our sons were in elementary school, my wife,Sharon, was diagnosed with breast cancer. A few weeks after surgery, while she was receiving chemo-therapy, she shared this verse with me: “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members […]
People who pursue a career in baseball understand failure, perhaps, more than almost anyone else. It has often been said, “To hit the magical .300, you must fail 7 out of 10 times.” Successful baseball players learn that they can’t let their failures define them. Instead, they let their failures teach them. As followers of […]