As a coach for 28 years and as a player from youth to MiLB for over 16 years, I have learned is this: the “heart” of an athlete is the most neglected and under-trained aspect of a player’s development. I’ve seen athletes with below average athletic skills and a great heart achieve phenomenal things, while …
Good morning! We should all strive to develop strong character and follow the example of Christ to the best of our ability. Having said that, I have good news and bad news for you today. The bad news is that we will never be good enough to enter heaven. Billy Graham wasn’t. Mother Teresa wasn’t. …
When I have trouble in my life or if there is trouble in the lives of those I love, my first instinct is to work as hard as I can to fix it. In reality, as followers of Christ, we should trust Him and bring our troubles to Him first. That doesn’t mean we should …
Many reading these words this morning are facing trials, preparing for a challenging work-day or perhaps making difficult decisions. You are not alone. Ask God for strength. He has it and He wants to help you. As a matter of fact, God has already given you all that you need, just ask Him to help …
Yesterday, I talked to an outstanding young professional “baseball guy” who has been frustrated and ready to give up on his career. He said, “I finally prayed confessing to God that my career and my life is in His hands and to do with them as He chooses. Within the week I had an offer …
Many times as a coach, I would watch certain players make the same mistakes over and over during practice. It’s hard for a coach to have confidence in players who have a hard time making the necessary adjustments. Consequently, those types of players don’t see a lot of action during the game. God must grow …
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Winston Churchill I once read that the greatest exercise for the heart is lifting another person who has a need. Last night at our dinner/auction benefitting SCORE International, many people were giving their hearts a good workout and …
Some say baseball never changes…they are wrong. Consider this; in 1916 Babe Ruth pitched a 14 inning complete game in the World Series. That will not happen again. Everything changes… except God, His promises, His love for us, His character and the gifts He gives to us…especially the free gift of salvation through Christ-Jesus. “Every …
I celebrated a birthday earlier this week. My good friend, Dale Ditto, sent a card with news items from the year I was born: World Series Champions, New York Yankees U.S. Open Golf Winner, Ben Hogan Pro Football Champion, Los Angeles Rams Stanley Cup Winner, Toronto Maple Leafs NCAA Basketball Champions, KENTUCKY College Football Champions, …
I’ve noticed that when I hide a mistake that I’ve made I lose a little respect for myself. I also feel unworthy of love. Then, it’s hard to love others. Sin makes everyone feel out of sync with God, ourselves and with those we love. At that point, you are not who God created you …