The pitcher’s mound can be the loneliest place in the world. Especially when you walk the bases loaded or lose the lead by giving up a walk-off home run. You feel as if everyone is looking at you, but you still feel all alone. There’s no one to pass the ball to or no one …
Timothy Keller once said, “All of the world’s power and wealth are like a dream. They can neither enhance nor ruin a Christian’s deepest identity, happiness, and inheritance.” “Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But when we He appears, we shall be …
Many years ago, as a minor league baseball player, an outfielder on our team always seemed to have a smile and the ability to exude “positive vibes” no matter the circumstances. He could go 3-4 or 0-4, and he seemed to be at peace and made all those around him feel better about themselves. He …
Mickey Mantle once said, “You don’t know how easy this game is until you get up in that broadcast booth.” Mickey was right. Whether we are broadcasting or coaching, the longer we’re away from the playing the game and the more we talk about the game, the easier it seems to be…from a distance. Whether …
There are times in life when we find ourselves both physically and emotionally drained. It sometimes feels as though we have nothing left to give. During these times, it’s imperative that we find rest for our minds and bodies and refreshment for our souls. When we are dehydrated we need fluids. When we are starving …
God doesn’t want us to be religious, He wants us to be real. “Religion says, ‘I obey, therefore I’m accepted.’ Christianity says, ‘I’m accepted, therefore I obey.’” (Tim Keller) “Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and truth.” (1 John 3:18) Keith Madison SCORE International
Our lives can change in an instant…an accident, an unexpected diagnosis from a doctor, a relationship ending conversation with a spouse or the death of a loved one. God can take traumatic incidents and turn them in to a season of growth, maturity, completeness and even, in time, give us peace. “He restores my soul…” …
Paul instructed the church at Corinth to “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ” (1 Corinthians 11:1). Paul was obviously very confident of his character. Many leaders have the “do as I say, not as I do” mentality. That leadership style is hollow, at best. Speaking of athletes, Rod Olson has said, …
When things don’t go my way, it’s easy for me to turn to self pity instead of turning to God. Elisabeth Elliot wisely said, “The secret is Christ in me, not me in a different set of circumstances.” “I pray that out if His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit …
We are sons and daughters of the God the Father. This is an incredible thought and an overwhelming reality. Let this magnificent truth penetrate your soul today and be thankful. “What is a Christian? The question can be answered in many ways, but the richest answer I know is that a Christian is one who …